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September - 1 
A delegation comprising Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party leader Shabir Shah, Kashmir Committee Convenor Ashok Bhan and news paper editors Dileep Padgaonkar and M J Akbar met with Union Defence Minister George Fernandes, in New Delhi, on Sep
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A delegation comprising Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party leader Shabir Shah, Kashmir Committee Convenor Ashok Bhan and news paper editors Dileep Padgaonkar and M J Akbar met with Union Defence Minister George Fernandes, in New Delhi, on September 1. The delegation apprised Fernandes about their stand on the Kashmir issue and the seven demands put forward by Shabir Shah as confidence-building measures. After the meeting, Shah expressed the hope that the dialogue process would continue. Shah, who has been camping in New Delhi since August 28, has been meeting various political leaders to discuss his party’s stand on the Jammu and Kashmir problem, including participation in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections.
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September - 1 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu and Kashmir police was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a television set exploded near the main gate of the Special Operation Group (SOG) Camp, in Shopian area, Pulwama district.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) of the Jammu and Kashmir police was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a television set exploded near the main gate of the Special Operation Group (SOG) Camp, in Shopian area, Pulwama district.
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According to media reports of September 1, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction killed five of their colleagues, including three women, at their Boalcherri training camp in Bangladesh. The terrorists were p
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According to media reports of September 1, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction killed five of their colleagues, including three women, at their Boalcherri training camp in Bangladesh. The terrorists were part of a group of nine that had left the camps on August 13, 2002, in order to get married. They were, however, caught by other terrorists of the group, dragged back to the camps and shot dead, on August 17. The fate of the remaining four remains unknown yet.
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September - 1 
According to media reports of September 1, the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist group, in a statement, said Wangkhem Manisana, who had surrendered to Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on August 24, was not its cadre. The statement furt
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According to media reports of September 1, the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist group, in a statement, said Wangkhem Manisana, who had surrendered to Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on August 24, was not its cadre. The statement further added that Manisana, who belonged to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), was handed over to the KYKL by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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According to media reports of September 1, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) has opposed any solution to the Naga problem within the framework of the Indian constitution and blamed the rival NSCN- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) of
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According to media reports of September 1, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) has opposed any solution to the Naga problem within the framework of the Indian constitution and blamed the rival NSCN- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) of misleading the Naga people. NSCN-K Zeliangrong region vice-chairman M Raguangning, in a statement, compared the present situation with that prior to the signing of the Shillong Accord and the rebellion of ‘patriotic leaders’.
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According to media reports, approximately 2, 000 persons took out a massive rally in Tekumatla village, Jaipur mandal (local unit of governance), West Godavari district, on September 1 against left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence. The participants r
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According to media reports, approximately 2, 000 persons took out a massive rally in Tekumatla village, Jaipur mandal (local unit of governance), West Godavari district, on September 1 against left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence. The participants reportedly asked Naxalites not to enter their village. The rally was organised to protest the killing of former Naxalite cadre Ballam Narayan by Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG).
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According to media reports, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on September 1, arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist, identified as Nongthombam Deepak, from Rengkai Road of Imphal.
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According to media reports, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on September 1, arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist, identified as Nongthombam Deepak, from Rengkai Road of Imphal.
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According to media reports, two Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorists were arrested at Pureilomba Khongnangkhong, in Imphal East district, on September 1. While local residents caught one of the terrorists and handed him over to the police, the other w
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According to media reports, two Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorists were arrested at Pureilomba Khongnangkhong, in Imphal East district, on September 1. While local residents caught one of the terrorists and handed him over to the police, the other was arrested following the interrogation of the first. The terrorists had allegedly come to collect an extortion amount of Rs 2.7 lakh from a local businessman, the demand for which had been served earlier on an unspecified date.
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According to media reports, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati, on September 1, Rajen Gohain, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) representing Assam's Nagaon constituency, said efforts were on to bring the terrorist
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According to media reports, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati, on September 1, Rajen Gohain, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) representing Assam's Nagaon constituency, said efforts were on to bring the terrorist outfits from the Northeast to the 'negotiating table'. He said, "The process of bringing the banned ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom) to sit for talks has gathered momentum".
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September - 1 
Addressing a gathering at Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri district, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said the KLO was part of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored terrorist network active in the region. He held the United Liberation Fron
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Addressing a gathering at Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri district, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said the KLO was part of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored terrorist network active in the region. He held the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Naga insurgent groups and the ISI responsible for the creation of the KLO. He said, "Like in Punjab, Kashmir and the North-east, the ISI wants to destabilise West Bengal." On KLO and ULFA camps in Bhutan, he said he would talk to the Bhutan king on the issue since "this cannot be allowed to continue for long".
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, on September 1, while talking to a local daily from New Delhi over telephone, rejected the demand for a separate Bodoland State. He said formation of the BTC has already been consented to by the State Cabinet and it
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, on September 1, while talking to a local daily from New Delhi over telephone, rejected the demand for a separate Bodoland State. He said formation of the BTC has already been consented to by the State Cabinet and it was for the Union government to make a formal announcement in this regard.
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Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists, on September 1, set ablaze 27 vehicles that had refused to pay them extortion money. According to media reports, a group of four heavily-armed DHD terrorists dressed in Army fatigues entered a stone quarry at Madhu
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Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists, on September 1, set ablaze 27 vehicles that had refused to pay them extortion money. According to media reports, a group of four heavily-armed DHD terrorists dressed in Army fatigues entered a stone quarry at Madhuraghat, Udarbond police station limits, in Assam's Cachar district, and torched the vehicles in the presence of quarry- employees. Reports also said six more terrorists were waiting close to the incident-site as a back-up team. A search operation was subsequently launched to nab the terrorists. Further details are awaited.
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In another incident, two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including a foreign mercenary, were killed in an encounter near Shopian in Pulwama district. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site. Another
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In another incident, two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including a foreign mercenary, were killed in an encounter near Shopian in Pulwama district. Two AK assault rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site. Another JeM terrorist was killed during a separate encounter in Walkul-Lalpora, Kupwara district. A security force (SF) personnel was killed and another injured, too, in the encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident-site.
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September - 1 
In the continuing internecine conflict between the two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions, cadres of the Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction attacked the house of a self-styled major belonging to the Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction in Tizit s
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In the continuing internecine conflict between the two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions, cadres of the Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction attacked the house of a self-styled major belonging to the Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction in Tizit sub-division, Mon district, on September 1. According to reports the attackers had fled to neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh.
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Jammu police, on September 1, meanwhile, destroyed a wide network of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spread over four districts––Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda––by arresting five front-ranking terrorists of the group and recovering a large quantity of arm
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Jammu police, on September 1, meanwhile, destroyed a wide network of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spread over four districts––Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda––by arresting five front-ranking terrorists of the group and recovering a large quantity of arms from their possession. According to a media report, the existence of the Lashkar module came to light during the interrogation of Zulfikar alias Abu Jehad alias Mir Hussain, a Pakistani terrorist of the outfit, who was arrested from the Ustaad Mohalla locality of Jammu, on June 15. Official sources indicated that Zulfikar had reportedly succeeded in setting up the LeT network in Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Doda districts within a very short span of time. He was in the process of establishing LeT units in Kathua and Udhampur districts when he was arrested.
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Media reports of September 1 said Arunachal Pradesh is taking precautionary measures to avoid any spill over effect of the ongoing internecine clashes between the Isak- Muivah and Khaplang factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)
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Media reports of September 1 said Arunachal Pradesh is taking precautionary measures to avoid any spill over effect of the ongoing internecine clashes between the Isak- Muivah and Khaplang factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). State Ministers and Legislators have also been asked to remain alert, particularly while on tours. Both the NSCN factions have been proscribed by the State government as organised crime syndicates under the Arunachal Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act (APCOCA), 2002.
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists kidnapped an eight-year old boy from Satkard village, Dhalai district of Tripura, on September 1. Media reports said the terrorists took away the child even as his parents tried to protect him. T
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists kidnapped an eight-year old boy from Satkard village, Dhalai district of Tripura, on September 1. Media reports said the terrorists took away the child even as his parents tried to protect him. The incident was reported to the police and a search operation was on when reports last came in.
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On September 1, unidentified terrorists, in Gounthal village, Surankote police station jurisdiction, killed the two sons and injured the daughter of a Revenue Department official, who had been posted on election duty in Poonch district. The terrorist
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On September 1, unidentified terrorists, in Gounthal village, Surankote police station jurisdiction, killed the two sons and injured the daughter of a Revenue Department official, who had been posted on election duty in Poonch district. The terrorists escaped from the incident-site.
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Punjab police chief M S Bhullar said two activists of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Sukhwinder Singh and Gurmail Singh, both residents of Kapurthala district, were arrested near Sarhauli on September 1. Police also recovered 14 packets of PE
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Punjab police chief M S Bhullar said two activists of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Sukhwinder Singh and Gurmail Singh, both residents of Kapurthala district, were arrested near Sarhauli on September 1. Police also recovered 14 packets of PETN explosives, four digital detonators, Cordex wire, four mechanical detonators, four electronic timers and some communication set from them. It is believed that they were planning to use the contraband to disrupt the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections. Reportedly, unnamed journalists, public persons and retired police personnel were also among their targets. Reports said the consignment was smuggled through the Ajnala sector of Punjab at the instructions of Pakistan-based BKI chief Wadhwa Singh Babbar, at the behest of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)––Palistan’s external intelligence agency. Wadhwa Singh Babbar’s name figures on the list of 20 wanted terrorists India wants Pakistan to extradite.
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September - 1 
Security forces arrested five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Bhekulajan village, Duliajan police station limits, in Assam's Dibrugarh district, on September 1. Further details are awaited.
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Security forces arrested five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Bhekulajan village, Duliajan police station limits, in Assam's Dibrugarh district, on September 1. Further details are awaited.
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September - 1 
SFs arrested a terrorist each at Kareqa and Tral in the Pulwama district and recovered an AK rifle, eight magazines, 44 rounds of ammunition and a grenade from them.
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SFs arrested a terrorist each at Kareqa and Tral in the Pulwama district and recovered an AK rifle, eight magazines, 44 rounds of ammunition and a grenade from them.
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September - 1 
Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, on September 1, the district police chief said Naxalites of the PWG did not kill ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) mandal unit president B Raja Rao. Rao was killed at Anantgiri on August 31. Media reports have al
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Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, on September 1, the district police chief said Naxalites of the PWG did not kill ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) mandal unit president B Raja Rao. Rao was killed at Anantgiri on August 31. Media reports have already suggested that political rivalry was the reason behind the murder of Rao.
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September - 1 
The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People’s Action Committee (BPAC), on September 1, at a joint session of their leaders chalked out an action plan following failure by authorities to announce the formation of the Bodoland Territorial C
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The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People’s Action Committee (BPAC), on September 1, at a joint session of their leaders chalked out an action plan following failure by authorities to announce the formation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) by August 31, the deadline they had set. The plan includes seeking intervention by the Union Home Ministry and convening of a joint session of all concerned organizations, Members of State's Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament (MPs) from the State and intellectuals, on September 26, at Kokrajhar. The session also decided to hold an all-party meeting at Guwahati in the second half of September. At the session, followed by a press briefing at Kokrajhar, U G Brahma, Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India’s Parliament) and ABSU president Rabi Ram Narzary, among others, were present.
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September - 1 
Two persons were killed and two more were injured when a bomb exploded in a house in Durgesh Nagar, approximately 150km from Kanpur, on September 1. Police sources said they suspect that a hand grenade had been set-off. Some more explosive materials
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Two persons were killed and two more were injured when a bomb exploded in a house in Durgesh Nagar, approximately 150km from Kanpur, on September 1. Police sources said they suspect that a hand grenade had been set-off. Some more explosive materials were also seized from the house and an investigation is on into the matter.
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September - 1 
While talking to the press persons in Silchar, Cachar district's head quarters, on September 1, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India T K Haider assured that the terrorist outfits from Northeast India will not be allowed to carry on their activities
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While talking to the press persons in Silchar, Cachar district's head quarters, on September 1, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India T K Haider assured that the terrorist outfits from Northeast India will not be allowed to carry on their activities from his country. He said "The extremists will not be allowed even an inch of land in Bangladesh from where they can function against the interests of India."
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September - 1 
33 insurgents surrendered in Sindhupalchowk, on September 1. Also, the Army claimed it had recovered the dead body of a suspected Maoist insurgent in Bhaktapur, on September 1, who was allegedly murdered by three of his associates.
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33 insurgents surrendered in Sindhupalchowk, on September 1. Also, the Army claimed it had recovered the dead body of a suspected Maoist insurgent in Bhaktapur, on September 1, who was allegedly murdered by three of his associates.
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September - 1 
Another report said two more blasts were set-off in Tripureshwore and Kalimati in Kathmandu, early on September 1 morning. Reports said one of the explosions occurred while a bomb disposal squad was defusing the bomb.
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Another report said two more blasts were set-off in Tripureshwore and Kalimati in Kathmandu, early on September 1 morning. Reports said one of the explosions occurred while a bomb disposal squad was defusing the bomb.
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September - 1 
In Tripureshwore, the blast occurred at Tej and Karan Enterprises, a car showroom owned by an Indian citizen. 22 cars were damaged in the blast while a civilian was injured. In Kalimati, the blast occurred at the Salt Trading Corporation premises. An
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In Tripureshwore, the blast occurred at Tej and Karan Enterprises, a car showroom owned by an Indian citizen. 22 cars were damaged in the blast while a civilian was injured. In Kalimati, the blast occurred at the Salt Trading Corporation premises. An ambulance parked in the vicinity was damaged in the blast, reports said.
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In violence committed by the insurgents, five activists of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) were killed in two villages in Ramechap district, on September 1. Also, on September 2, the
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In violence committed by the insurgents, five activists of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) were killed in two villages in Ramechap district, on September 1. Also, on September 2, the insurgents murdered another NC activist at a village in Sankhuwasabha.
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September - 1 
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, four Maoist cadres shot at and injured Nepali Congress Bhaktapur district Committee president Radhyeshyam Joncche, at his residence in Chundevi, on September 1. He is recuperating at a hospital. Reportedly,
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, four Maoist cadres shot at and injured Nepali Congress Bhaktapur district Committee president Radhyeshyam Joncche, at his residence in Chundevi, on September 1. He is recuperating at a hospital. Reportedly, an insurgent, too, was inured in the incident, Radio Nepal said, but did not give details.
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September - 1 
The Defence Ministry said troops of Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations in Dandeldhura, Dang and Kailali, on September 1. While two insurgents were shot dead in Dandeldhura, the remaining three were killed in operations in
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The Defence Ministry said troops of Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations in Dandeldhura, Dang and Kailali, on September 1. While two insurgents were shot dead in Dandeldhura, the remaining three were killed in operations in Dang and Kailali. The Defence Ministry did not provide any further details on the deaths. Besides, troops recovered arms, explosives socket bombs and food grain in Parsa, on the same day, reports said.
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September - 1 
The Defence Ministry said, on September 2, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead a Maoist insurgent in Sindhupalchowk, in clashes on September 1. Besides, the Army recovered a pistol, bombs, calculator and a diary from the clash-site.
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The Defence Ministry said, on September 2, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead a Maoist insurgent in Sindhupalchowk, in clashes on September 1. Besides, the Army recovered a pistol, bombs, calculator and a diary from the clash-site.
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September - 1 
According to media reports of September 1, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction killed five of their colleagues, including three women, at their Boalcherri training camp in Bangladesh. The terrorists were p
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According to media reports of September 1, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction killed five of their colleagues, including three women, at their Boalcherri training camp in Bangladesh. The terrorists were part of a group of nine that had left the camps on August 13, 2002, in order to get married. They were, however, caught by other terrorists of the group, dragged back to the camps and shot dead, on August 17. The fate of the remaining four remains unknown yet.
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September - 1 
Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia accused the Opposition Awami League of stage-managing the attack on Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Shaikh Hasina, at Kolaroa, in Satkhira, for political gains. She also said the attack and the
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia accused the Opposition Awami League of stage-managing the attack on Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Shaikh Hasina, at Kolaroa, in Satkhira, for political gains. She also said the attack and the subsequent violence were engineered to sully the image of her coalition government. She alleged it was a conspiracy to destabilize Bangladesh and her government. She accused the Opposition of patronizing criminals and distributing arms to its cadres. The Prime Minister was speaking on September 1, at a rally in Paltan Maidan, on the occasion of the 24th founding anniversary of her ruling Bangladesh National Party (BNP)
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September - 1 
Presidential Secretariat media unit chief Janadasa Peiris said in a statement, on September 1, President Chandrika Kumaratunge told a group of Budhdhist monks that she was opposed to de-proscribing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ahead of
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Presidential Secretariat media unit chief Janadasa Peiris said in a statement, on September 1, President Chandrika Kumaratunge told a group of Budhdhist monks that she was opposed to de-proscribing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ahead of the commencement of the peace talks. Besides, she was of the opinion that the life of the proposed interim administration should be co-terminus with the time taken to implement decisions on which there is a consensus. She reportedly said, "I will oppose de-proscribing the LTTE before the commencement of direct peace talks. I will also oppose the setting up of interim administration in the northeast before reaching an agreement with the LTTE by the government on the core issues related to the conflict."
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September - 1 
Prime Minister's Secretary Bradman Weerakoon met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S Tamilchelvam, on September 1. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader and Cabinet Minister Rauff Hakeem flew to London to meet wit
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Prime Minister's Secretary Bradman Weerakoon met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S Tamilchelvam, on September 1. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader and Cabinet Minister Rauff Hakeem flew to London to meet with LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham. Weerakoon and Tamilchelvam discussed the development of the North-East and immediate reconstruction and resettlement there, as well as certain issues relating to the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE, in February 2002, LTTE media secretary Daya Master told the state-run Daily News. Reports said, Minister Hakeem, in London, would essentially discuss participation of Muslims in the proposed North- East Interim Administration, Daily News said, on September 2. Unconfirmed reports said Hakeem will also seek to know the LTTE-stand on the demand by a section of the Muslim community for a separate interim administration in Muslim majority areas in the East.
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September - 1 
Reports from Sri Lanka said the Vadamaradchi People's Movement (VPM), on September 1, announced they would hold mass picketing and block three supply routes to the Sri Lanka Army's 524 Brigade Headquarters in Point Pedro town on September 2, today. T
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Reports from Sri Lanka said the Vadamaradchi People's Movement (VPM), on September 1, announced they would hold mass picketing and block three supply routes to the Sri Lanka Army's 524 Brigade Headquarters in Point Pedro town on September 2, today. The protest is being organised to demand withdrawal of security forces from areas encompassing the court house, post office, schools, rest house, places of worship and several civilian homes. Reportedly, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) still occupies churches and Hindu temples in the Point Pedro area, and 30 displaced families were are unable to resettle in their homes as they are under SLA occupation the last several years.
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September - 1 
Reports said, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 1, complained to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) of low flying unmanned aerial vehicles of the Air Force in the areas under its control. Reports further said the Air Forc
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Reports said, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 1, complained to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) of low flying unmanned aerial vehicles of the Air Force in the areas under its control. Reports further said the Air Force contended that the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ permits the security forces to continue to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Quoting SLMM deputy chief Hagrup Haukland, the state-run Daily News said, on September 2, "The LTTE complained that unmanned Air Force aircraft have hovered over Pallai during the weekend." Haukland also said the SLMM was investigating a complaint by the Army that an estimated 60 armed LTTE cadres crossed the Main Supply Route (MSR) in the East, on August 27, in violation of the cease-fire agreement. If there was truth in the complaint, then it is a "serious breach of the cease-fire agreement", he said.
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September - 2 
19 persons, including three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a child, were injured when a terrorist threw a grenade targeting a CRPF patrol party, at Hadyal Chowk in Kishtwar town of Doda district. Earlier, a similar grenade lobbed b
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19 persons, including three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a child, were injured when a terrorist threw a grenade targeting a CRPF patrol party, at Hadyal Chowk in Kishtwar town of Doda district. Earlier, a similar grenade lobbed by a terrorist in Doda town failed to explode and was safely neutralised by police personnel.
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September - 2 
A civilian was killed and a woman injured by a group of seven terrorists in Bankoot village, Ramban. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident-site. Another civilian was killed by a separate group of terrorists outside his house at Mangat vi
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A civilian was killed and a woman injured by a group of seven terrorists in Bankoot village, Ramban. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident-site. Another civilian was killed by a separate group of terrorists outside his house at Mangat village in Banihal.
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September - 2 
A group of terrorists abducted two brothers from their residence in the Mankot area of Poonch district.
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A group of terrorists abducted two brothers from their residence in the Mankot area of Poonch district.
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September - 2 
A patrol party of the Special Operations Group (SOG) cordoned off a police personnel’s house at Dadhani village, Marmat area of Doda district, after receiving information that a group of terrorists had gathered there. In the ensuing encounter, a terr
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A patrol party of the Special Operations Group (SOG) cordoned off a police personnel’s house at Dadhani village, Marmat area of Doda district, after receiving information that a group of terrorists had gathered there. In the ensuing encounter, a terrorist was killed.
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September - 2 
A separate report quoting police sources said the NDFB terrorists have served a demand note of Rs three lakhs on a vernacular weekly Bodosa published from Kokrajhar district. The demand note was sent allegedly by an NDFB 'captain', B Hebrang, to Chin
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A separate report quoting police sources said the NDFB terrorists have served a demand note of Rs three lakhs on a vernacular weekly Bodosa published from Kokrajhar district. The demand note was sent allegedly by an NDFB 'captain', B Hebrang, to Chino Basumatary, chief editor of the weekly.
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September - 2 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a rifle grenade attack by terrorists, followed by firing on a police station in the Zadibal area.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a rifle grenade attack by terrorists, followed by firing on a police station in the Zadibal area.
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September - 2 
An unidentified terrorist injured another NC activist at Badami Bagh, Sopore. In another incident, terrorists in Ayatmulla, Bandipore, abducted a prominent NC activist from his home. Further, in the same locality, terrorists reportedly beheaded a civ
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An unidentified terrorist injured another NC activist at Badami Bagh, Sopore. In another incident, terrorists in Ayatmulla, Bandipore, abducted a prominent NC activist from his home. Further, in the same locality, terrorists reportedly beheaded a civilian.
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September - 2 
Bihar police have registered 23 cases against Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh for allegedly masterminding a series of massacres, which claimed the lives of more than 500 persons in central Bihar. Speaking to the media in Patna, on September 2, A
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Bihar police have registered 23 cases against Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh for allegedly masterminding a series of massacres, which claimed the lives of more than 500 persons in central Bihar. Speaking to the media in Patna, on September 2, Additional Director General of Police (Patna Zone) Ashish Ranjan said, of the 23 cases, seven were lodged with Sahar police station, six with Sandesh police station, and one each with Udwantnagar, Charpokhari, Ara and Sikarhatta police stations in Bhojpur district. Five other cases agaginst Sigh related to major massacres in Laxmanpur Bathe, Shankerbigha, Narayanpur, Khagaribigha in Jehanabad and Mianpur in Aurangabad districts.
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September - 2 
Media reports of September 2 indicated that the continuing internecine clashes between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) may spread to the areas in Charaideo sub-division (administrative
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Media reports of September 2 indicated that the continuing internecine clashes between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) may spread to the areas in Charaideo sub-division (administrative unit) of Assam's Sivasagar district. This may follow, the reports further said, as the cadres of both the factions are suspected to have entered this area that borders Nagaland.
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September - 2 
Media reports quoting official sources said security forces arrested three Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) terrorists at a place under Diphu police station limits, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on September 2. Investigations into the case are on.
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Media reports quoting official sources said security forces arrested three Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) terrorists at a place under Diphu police station limits, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on September 2. Investigations into the case are on.
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September - 2 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, on September 2, allegedly killed the Mainaguri village headman in Assam's Kokrajhar district. He was reportedly asked to come out his home and was shot dead from point blank range. Six terroris
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, on September 2, allegedly killed the Mainaguri village headman in Assam's Kokrajhar district. He was reportedly asked to come out his home and was shot dead from point blank range. Six terrorists are said to be involved in the act. The slain headman was also the chaplain of a Baptist church in the area.
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September - 2 
Recording of evidence by prosecution witnesses in the December 13, 2001- Parliament attack case was completed on September 2. The court rejected a plea by an accused, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Shaukat Hussain Guru, for recalling a witness to c
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Recording of evidence by prosecution witnesses in the December 13, 2001- Parliament attack case was completed on September 2. The court rejected a plea by an accused, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Shaukat Hussain Guru, for recalling a witness to cross-examine him. The court also dismissed the application of the accused to recall a computer expert.
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September - 2 
Reports from south Kashmir indicated that unidentified terrorists in Botengo village, in Anantnag district, killed a ruling National Conference (NC) activist on September 2.
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Reports from south Kashmir indicated that unidentified terrorists in Botengo village, in Anantnag district, killed a ruling National Conference (NC) activist on September 2.
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September - 2 
Security force (SF) personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in Mujkhandi Mirzawala area of Bandipora, Baramulla district, and seized a large cache of arms and explosives. Meanwhile, SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist
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Security force (SF) personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in Mujkhandi Mirzawala area of Bandipora, Baramulla district, and seized a large cache of arms and explosives. Meanwhile, SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout in the Aloosa forests of Bandipore. SFs also arrested a terrorist along with an AK rifle, four magazines, 118 rounds of ammunition and a wireless set from Chota Ziarat, Tral town , Pulwama district.
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September - 2 
Terrorists attacked a Punjab Armed Police (PAP) convoy deployed on election duty, in Dungi Garati, Rajouri district, causing injuries to one PAP personnel. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the incident-site.
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Terrorists attacked a Punjab Armed Police (PAP) convoy deployed on election duty, in Dungi Garati, Rajouri district, causing injuries to one PAP personnel. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the incident-site.
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September - 2 
The economic blockade in Zunheboto district of Nagaland declared by the NSCN-K entered the sixth day on September 2. The district administration said it had ensured a buffer stock of all essentials for the next six months, even as the supply of essen
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The economic blockade in Zunheboto district of Nagaland declared by the NSCN-K entered the sixth day on September 2. The district administration said it had ensured a buffer stock of all essentials for the next six months, even as the supply of essential items continued with police protection.
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September - 2 
Unidentified terrorists opened gunfire on the rally of ruling National Conference (NC) Minister and a candidate in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly elections, Mustafa Kamaal, when it was on way to Sheikhpora from Khoipora
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Unidentified terrorists opened gunfire on the rally of ruling National Conference (NC) Minister and a candidate in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly elections, Mustafa Kamaal, when it was on way to Sheikhpora from Khoipora village in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district, on September 2. An NC activist sustained injuries during this attack. Kamaal is also the brother of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
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September - 2 
While replying a question in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, on September 2, Chief Minister (CM) Manik Sarkar alleged that Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) president Bijoy Kumar Hrankhawl is still associated with terrorist outfits. He
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While replying a question in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, on September 2, Chief Minister (CM) Manik Sarkar alleged that Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) president Bijoy Kumar Hrankhawl is still associated with terrorist outfits. He further alleged that Hrankhawl was supporting the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). Hrankhawl himself is an erstwhile terrorist leader.
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September - 2 
Pakistan has informed the US administration that none of the 56 Pakistanis detained at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba had any links with the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan said during a weekly press
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Pakistan has informed the US administration that none of the 56 Pakistanis detained at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba had any links with the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan said during a weekly press briefing, in Islamabad, a six-member fact-finding mission had recently visited Guantanamo Bay to interview these detainees and after verifying their antecedents it had concluded that a majority of them have no links with the Al Qaeda.
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September - 2 
President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview, on September 2, that deployment of more US troops in Pakistan to hunt for Al Qaeda fugitives would be unwise and was unnecessary. According to him, "US troops? No, I don't think that would be wise at a
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President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview, on September 2, that deployment of more US troops in Pakistan to hunt for Al Qaeda fugitives would be unwise and was unnecessary. According to him, "US troops? No, I don't think that would be wise at all. We are looking after any foreign elements in Pakistan. We have deployed a part of our army and the frontier force for this purpose and the United States knows what we are doing…we are fully involved in this act. We don't need assistance." While pointing out that the Al Qaeda had been significantly weakened, he added that Osama bin Laden might even be dead. On the possibility of a terrorist attack on a Western target on the anniversary of 9/11, he said, "One can't rule out the possibility. But again, one would not like to put the entire onus on the door of Al Qaeda again, because I don't think they are organized… But so much of whatever is happening in the Middle East has its own repercussions and therefore a possibility does exist."
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September - 2 
Another report, meanwhile, said a suspicious looking object was detected in the New Banneshwor area of the capital Kathmandu. A bomb disposal squad was at work to defuse the bomb and the Royal Nepal Army has cordoned-off the area when reports last ca
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Another report, meanwhile, said a suspicious looking object was detected in the New Banneshwor area of the capital Kathmandu. A bomb disposal squad was at work to defuse the bomb and the Royal Nepal Army has cordoned-off the area when reports last came in. Further details are awaited.
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September - 2 
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, for a second time in several months they had torched and stoned five vehicles of the Small Haven Secondary School in Kalayanpur, Chitwan district, on September 2, causing an estimated damage of NR.2 million.
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, for a second time in several months they had torched and stoned five vehicles of the Small Haven Secondary School in Kalayanpur, Chitwan district, on September 2, causing an estimated damage of NR.2 million.
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September - 2 
The insurgents had attacked and damaged the offices of five village development committees in Kathmandu and Lalitpur areas, on September 2, police said.
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The insurgents had attacked and damaged the offices of five village development committees in Kathmandu and Lalitpur areas, on September 2, police said.
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September - 2 
Pro-Tamil sources said over an estimated two thousand students went in a rally and organised a picket to protest denial of access to roads that lead to some of the public places in Point Pedro, on September 2. During the protest, they had stormed Sri
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Pro-Tamil sources said over an estimated two thousand students went in a rally and organised a picket to protest denial of access to roads that lead to some of the public places in Point Pedro, on September 2. During the protest, they had stormed Sri Lankan Army positions there, besides blocking the main entrance to the 52-4 Brigade headquarters. Reportedly, students forced their way through the roads and vehicular traffic immediately commenced on those roads. Reports also said government troops lobbed tear gas shells besides firing in the air to control the angry mob and to prevent the students from advancing towards Army camps and forward defence lines. In the melee, at least eight protestors were injured. Further reports said Illakian and Dennie, both local officials of the political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), some journalists, and teachers tried to bring the situation under control.
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September - 2 
Reports from Sri Lanka said President Chandrika Kumaratunga, at a meeting with representatives of the Island Muslim Moulavis Organization (an association of Muslim clerics), on September 2, assured them of protection to Muslims in the North and East.
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Reports from Sri Lanka said President Chandrika Kumaratunga, at a meeting with representatives of the Island Muslim Moulavis Organization (an association of Muslim clerics), on September 2, assured them of protection to Muslims in the North and East. The clerics reportedly apprised the President of the difficulties that Muslims there were facing due to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activities. They had alleged that the LTTE was indulging in extortion and abductions. The President assured the clerics that, if lapses by security forces in dealing with the complaints recurred, she would notify Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Chiefs of the Armed Forces for immediate action.
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September - 2 
Reports said Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel arrested two Tamil fishermen of Grunagar on August 30 for entering a prohibited zone for fishing. They were later handed over to Jaffna police to be produced before a court today, September 2.
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Reports said Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel arrested two Tamil fishermen of Grunagar on August 30 for entering a prohibited zone for fishing. They were later handed over to Jaffna police to be produced before a court today, September 2.
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September - 2 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament representing Jaffna district M K Sivajilingam met with Brigadier Jayawardene of the 52-4 Brigade, in Point Pedro, to diffuse the tension. The TNA is a four party Tamil-coalition that has the blessing
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament representing Jaffna district M K Sivajilingam met with Brigadier Jayawardene of the 52-4 Brigade, in Point Pedro, to diffuse the tension. The TNA is a four party Tamil-coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE
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September - 2 
Yet another report, meanwhile, said a delegation of the National Bhikku Front (Jathika Maha Sangha Sammelanaya), on September 2, met with President Chandrika Kumaratunga. They had, at the meeting, asked her to use her executive powers to prevent the
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Yet another report, meanwhile, said a delegation of the National Bhikku Front (Jathika Maha Sangha Sammelanaya), on September 2, met with President Chandrika Kumaratunga. They had, at the meeting, asked her to use her executive powers to prevent the de-proscription of the LTTE, besides the setting-up of an interim administration in the Northeast Province. Reportedly, they told her that the peace talks between the government and the LTTE would divide the country and have, therefore, asked her to come forward to save the country.
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September - 3 
A civilian, resident of Mahrot in Surankote, was injured during an encounter between security forces (SFs) and unidentified terrorists in Mahrot, on September 3.
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A civilian, resident of Mahrot in Surankote, was injured during an encounter between security forces (SFs) and unidentified terrorists in Mahrot, on September 3.
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September - 3 
Assam State Health Minister Bhumidhar Barman, while reacting to the warning of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) of a renewed Bodoland 'movement', termed the decision 'unjustified and unfortunate'. He was speaking in Guwahati on September 3. Barman
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Assam State Health Minister Bhumidhar Barman, while reacting to the warning of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) of a renewed Bodoland 'movement', termed the decision 'unjustified and unfortunate'. He was speaking in Guwahati on September 3. Barman is also Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Bodolnd Territorial Council (BTC).
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September - 3 
Eight left-wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to different groups surrendered to Karminagar police, on September 3. Addressing a press conference, district police chief R S Praveen Kumar said, among those who surrendered, four belonged to the Peopl
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Eight left-wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to different groups surrendered to Karminagar police, on September 3. Addressing a press conference, district police chief R S Praveen Kumar said, among those who surrendered, four belonged to the People’s War Group (PWG), two to the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janashakti) and the others to the Praja Pratighatana group. The surrendered Naxalites told the media that the leaders of the Naxalite movement were deeply worried over the positive response to measures like the Parivartana Sadassu (transformation conclave), Swecha Sadassu (freedom conclave) and counseling initiated by the police. One of the surrendered Naxalites said his dalam (squad) had collected Rs 70 lakh per year from his area. Praveen Kumar said, despite extorting such hefty amounts, the Naxalites were doing nothing to ameliorate the lot of the poor. According to him, the Janashakti group alone had collected over Rs 100 crore during the past 30 years. He said the Naxalites were trying to stop development work in the rural areas. He urged the Naxalites to give up violence and become partners in rural development.
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September - 3 
In another incident, police arrested a surrendered Naxalite of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group and a sympathizer involved in several extortion cases, in Hyderabad on September 3. Some arms and ammunition were
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In another incident, police arrested a surrendered Naxalite of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group and a sympathizer involved in several extortion cases, in Hyderabad on September 3. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from his possession.
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September - 3 
Media reports indicated that the Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha is optimistic of a political solution to the problem of terrorism in the State. While talking to a Guwahati-based daily, on September 3, the Governor said, "The fact that we have
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Media reports indicated that the Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha is optimistic of a political solution to the problem of terrorism in the State. While talking to a Guwahati-based daily, on September 3, the Governor said, "The fact that we have been able to mobilise the support of the people against the militants has been a significant achievement and it holds out great promise for the future". Sinha has been re-appointed Governor on September 1.
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September - 3 
Media reports said 17 women, suspected to be assisting terrorists, were arrested, on September 3, by the police from the Sonai-Rupai reserve forest area, Dhekiajuli police station limits in Assam's Sonitpur district. Reports further said they belong
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Media reports said 17 women, suspected to be assisting terrorists, were arrested, on September 3, by the police from the Sonai-Rupai reserve forest area, Dhekiajuli police station limits in Assam's Sonitpur district. Reports further said they belong to a group of settles that has illegally occupied parts of the forest area. The divisional forest office was later even surrounded by other agitating settlers who were dispersed by the security forces. Other details are awaited.
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September - 3 
Sanmilita Janagoshtiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS) deputy chief convenor Brajen Mahanta said the SJSS would launch a counter-agitation to protest the prospective 'Bodoland movement' of the ABSU. He was speaking in Guwahati, on September 3. The SJSS is plat
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Sanmilita Janagoshtiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS) deputy chief convenor Brajen Mahanta said the SJSS would launch a counter-agitation to protest the prospective 'Bodoland movement' of the ABSU. He was speaking in Guwahati, on September 3. The SJSS is platform of 18 various non-Bodo organisations
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September - 3 
SF personnel arrested a terrorist belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Nabana village in Surankote, also on the same day. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested terrorist.
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SF personnel arrested a terrorist belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Nabana village in Surankote, also on the same day. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested terrorist.
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September - 3 
Speaking to the media from the Beur Central Prison in Patna, on September 3, Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar, said he will overcome his incarceration and carry on the armed struggle against left-wing
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Speaking to the media from the Beur Central Prison in Patna, on September 3, Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar, said he will overcome his incarceration and carry on the armed struggle against left-wing extremists, Naxalites. He said, "I may be behind bars but my people will manage without me…. My fight is for self-respect and to counter violence." Singh, who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, was arrested in Patna on August 29.
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September - 3 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly set-off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast under a moving security force (SF)-patrol party-vehicle, on September 3. Media repots said the explosion occurred when the
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly set-off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast under a moving security force (SF)-patrol party-vehicle, on September 3. Media repots said the explosion occurred when the vehicle was crossing the Kharigaon-Balazam river-bridge, Bishmuri police station limits, Kokrajhar district of Assam. Following this, the terrorists also opened indiscriminate gunfire on the vehicle. However, no one was hurt in the attack. But, the attack caused severe damage to the vehicle and the bridge. Even as the terrorists managed to escape, SFs seized two hurricane bombs, 250m of fuse wire and a copy of an Assamese daily, reports said. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 3 
Two Naxalites of the Prajapratighatana group and eight Naxal sympathisers were arrested from different places in Warangal district. In Sangareddy, two persons were arrested for illegal possession of weapons belonging to the PWG Naxalites.
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Two Naxalites of the Prajapratighatana group and eight Naxal sympathisers were arrested from different places in Warangal district. In Sangareddy, two persons were arrested for illegal possession of weapons belonging to the PWG Naxalites.
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September - 3 
According to a media report, the Janikhel tribe in Peshawar has refused to surrender six Al Qaeda suspects to the Federal government. The suspects reportedly took refuge with the clan after its leaders got them released from security force personnel
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According to a media report, the Janikhel tribe in Peshawar has refused to surrender six Al Qaeda suspects to the Federal government. The suspects reportedly took refuge with the clan after its leaders got them released from security force personnel on September 3. Tribal leaders are reported to have indicated that the suspects are ‘innocent students of a local seminary’ with no links to the Al Qaeda. Reports added that the government is negotiating a deal with the tribe and the Jamaat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI - Fazlur Rahman faction) is facilitating a dialogue between the two sides.
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September - 3 
Five insurgents surrendered in Mugu and Rolpa, on September 3. Among those surrendered in Mugu were a commander and a secretary of the Maoists’ parallel village government, while a battalion member surrendered in Rolpa.
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Five insurgents surrendered in Mugu and Rolpa, on September 3. Among those surrendered in Mugu were a commander and a secretary of the Maoists’ parallel village government, while a battalion member surrendered in Rolpa.
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September - 3 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents in operations in Dang, Panchthar and Ilam, on September 3. Reports also held that the casualties in Dang could mount. Two insurgents were shot dead in
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least four Maoist insurgents in operations in Dang, Panchthar and Ilam, on September 3. Reports also held that the casualties in Dang could mount. Two insurgents were shot dead in Dang, according to available reports. "There have been additional causalities on the side of the terrorists at Rajje Maname (Dang), though exact details are not yet available," the Ministry said.
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September - 3 
"Mr. Hakeem and Mr. Balasingham discussed matters related to the upcoming talks in Thailand between the government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE. It was agreed that Mr. Hakeem will take part in the first round of talks as a member of the government deleg
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"Mr. Hakeem and Mr. Balasingham discussed matters related to the upcoming talks in Thailand between the government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE. It was agreed that Mr. Hakeem will take part in the first round of talks as a member of the government delegation, in his capacity as being the leader of the Sri Lankan Muslim Congress. It was further agreed that Mr. Hakeem will participate in future rounds of talks as the leader of the Sri Lankan Muslim Congress as well as the head of a Muslim delegation representing the Muslim community. This is in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the LTTE and the SLMC signed April 13th. "The SLMC leader and the LTTE chief negotiator also touched upon matters related to the present situation in the north and east and to the status of the cease-fire agreement. They agreed that a new broader meeting between the LTTE-leadership and the SLMC will be held in the Vanni after the first round of talks in Thailand. "The meeting was held in a constructive and cordial atmosphere. The session lasted for two hours. "The meeting took place at the Norwegian ambassadorial residence in London. Special Advisor Erik Solheim, one of the Norwegian facilitators, was present as observer."
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September - 3 
An unidentified armed man, on September 3, shot dead a sergeant in the Sri Lankan Army, Ravin de Silva, at Horetuduwa, a delayed report said. The Pandura court has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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An unidentified armed man, on September 3, shot dead a sergeant in the Sri Lankan Army, Ravin de Silva, at Horetuduwa, a delayed report said. The Pandura court has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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September - 3 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and Cabinet Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauf Hakeem met, on September 3, in London. An announcement later by Norway, the facilitator in the ong
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and Cabinet Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauf Hakeem met, on September 3, in London. An announcement later by Norway, the facilitator in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka, said it was agreed at the meeting that Hakeem would join the government delegation at the first round of peace talks due on September 16, in Thailand. It was also agreed that he would participate in the subsequent rounds, too, as a representative of the island’s Muslim community. It is believed that the two had discussed the relations between the Tamils and the Muslims and had agreed to hold further talks on the same after September 16.
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September - 3 
On September 3rd 2002, a meeting was held between the chief negotiator for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham, and leader of Sri Lankan Muslim Congress, Minister Rauf Hakeem. Balasingham was accompanied by his wife Adele.
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On September 3rd 2002, a meeting was held between the chief negotiator for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham, and leader of Sri Lankan Muslim Congress, Minister Rauf Hakeem. Balasingham was accompanied by his wife Adele.
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September - 3 
Reports from Sri Lanka said a general shut down was observed in Point Pedro and Manthikai, on September 3, to protest the assault of two journalists and some students during the picketing campaign held a day earlier. The local journalists association
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Reports from Sri Lanka said a general shut down was observed in Point Pedro and Manthikai, on September 3, to protest the assault of two journalists and some students during the picketing campaign held a day earlier. The local journalists association had given the call for the protest. All business establishments and schools were closed down and black flags hoisted. Reportedly, the Sri Lankan Army ordered indefinite closure of Hartley College and Vadamarachchi Methodist Girls High School, whose students were involved in the picketing, and some of who had been hurt while the security forces chased them away following they turning unruly.
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September - 3 
Reports said several thousands Sinhalas, including many hundred Buddhist monks, participated in a massive rally, on September 3, in protest against the government's decision to lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). They were pr
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Reports said several thousands Sinhalas, including many hundred Buddhist monks, participated in a massive rally, on September 3, in protest against the government's decision to lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). They were prevented from marching towards the Prime Minister's office. Members of Parliament and senior leaders of the Sinhala chauvinist Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led the march, reports said.
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September - 3 
The Opposition People's Alliance (PA), on September 3, reportedly demanded of the government to announce the agenda of the proposed direct peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The demand was made at a pr
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The Opposition People's Alliance (PA), on September 3, reportedly demanded of the government to announce the agenda of the proposed direct peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The demand was made at a press conference and the PA had wanted the agenda to be made public ahead of the talks due in Thailand, on September 16. Besides, the PA has decided to oppose the proposed 19th Constitution amendment that seeks to restrict the powers of the President on dissolving Parliament. "To instill confidence in the masses about the outcome of peace talks the agenda should be made known in advance. Otherwise people will lose confidence," PA general secretary D.M.Jayaratne said.
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September - 4 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed on September 4, following a brief encounter at Lauding Centre in Assam's Sonitpur district. A .32 Japanese revolver, two Chinese grenades and some ammunition were subsequently recove
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed on September 4, following a brief encounter at Lauding Centre in Assam's Sonitpur district. A .32 Japanese revolver, two Chinese grenades and some ammunition were subsequently recovered from the incident-site.
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September - 4 
A separate report of September 4 said, under the "Prime Minister's Agenda for socio-economic development" of Northeastern region, 3,173.06 crore was released till August 2002. The allocation of funds includes disbursement of 273.80 crore to Northeast
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A separate report of September 4 said, under the "Prime Minister's Agenda for socio-economic development" of Northeastern region, 3,173.06 crore was released till August 2002. The allocation of funds includes disbursement of 273.80 crore to Northeastern States as security- related expenditure, Rs 18.09 crore for Indo-Bangladesh border fencing (phase-II) and Rs 118.32 crore for police modernization.
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September - 4 
According to a media report, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, on September 4, directed the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government to lodge detained leader of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, in a jail within
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According to a media report, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, on September 4, directed the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government to lodge detained leader of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, in a jail within the State within a week. "In view of the law, all detainees who are permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir State shall not be lodged in jails outside the State", ordered a single bench comprising Justice Muzaffar Jan. The petition had been filed on behalf of Geelani, currently lodged in Birsa Munda Central Jail, Ranchi in the State of Jharkhand. As reported earlier, Geelani was arrested on June 9, 2002, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from Srinagar and shifted to the Ranchi jail. He was arrested for allegedly receiving money from Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), through hawala (illegal money transfer) channels and later distributing the same to different terrorist groups.
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According to delayed reports, two 'legislative members' (Lacy) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed, on September 4, allegedly by the rival NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres at Cheteba town in Phek district. Media
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According to delayed reports, two 'legislative members' (Lacy) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed, on September 4, allegedly by the rival NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres at Cheteba town in Phek district. Media reports said three members of the NSCN-IM Lacy had been abducted while on their way from Kohima to Zunheboto. The police, on information recovered dead bodies of two of them while searching the area following day, on September 5. Two empty cases of AK-47 were also found lying on the incident site. The third captive reportedly managed to flee from the incident-site. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 4 
According to media reports of September 6, Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir has suggested to terrorist groups in the State to place before the Union government a better proposal than the 16-point agreement that paved the way for the formation of the
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According to media reports of September 6, Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir has suggested to terrorist groups in the State to place before the Union government a better proposal than the 16-point agreement that paved the way for the formation of the State in 1960. Jamir reportedly gave this suggestion while addressing the Nagaland Pradseh Congress Committee (PCC) general body meeting in Kohima, on September 4. He also reiterated that all terrorist organizations involved in the peace process should keep the people informed about the progress of the current peace talks. According to media reports, the Chief Minister said his party’s booklet, 'Bedrock of Naga society', which triggered controversy in the State, has initiated a debate in the media too. Jamir pointed out that nowhere in the booklet was it mentioned that the 16-point agreement was the final solution of the Naga issue. He also reportedly said that terrorist organisations involved in a political dialogue with the Union government should climb down from their Naga sovereignty- demand.
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September - 4 
According to media reports, activists of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in central Bihar, have reportedly circulated pamphlets announcing that those who worked as police informers would be taken to task and, if need be, all the family
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According to media reports, activists of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in central Bihar, have reportedly circulated pamphlets announcing that those who worked as police informers would be taken to task and, if need be, all the family members of "such black sheep" would be killed. Reports said Sena activists believe that some among the cadres were working as police informers. Otherwise, Brahmeshwar Singh, its chief, would not have been arrested in Patna, on August 29, they held.
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September - 4 
According to media reports, addressing the annual senior police officers’ conference in Hyderabad on September 4, State police chief P Ramulu said the activities of the PWG are on the rise, particularly in the coastal Andhra region. He said, "The att
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According to media reports, addressing the annual senior police officers’ conference in Hyderabad on September 4, State police chief P Ramulu said the activities of the PWG are on the rise, particularly in the coastal Andhra region. He said, "The attacks on Anakapalli and Chodavaram police stations, both located in urban areas last month, clearly showed that Naxalism has spread across the State and it is time the Superintendents of Police tone up policing in the so-called peace areas." According to police sources, during the last two years, coastal Andhra witnessed 12 landmine blasts, 27 killings of police personnel and 124 other extremist-related crime, besides snatching of 39 weapons, as against a steep reduction in similar crime in the Telangana region. The statistics were revealing a clear shift in PWG-focus from Telangana to non-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who also participated in the conference, reportedly told the police officers to go on ‘hot-pursuit’ of the extremists, and assured them of all help from the government in that direction.
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September - 4 
Assam Governor and North Eastern Council (NEC) Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) SK Sinha said Rs 3,500 crore has been approved by the Union government for the Council under the 10th five Year Plan. While talking to a Guwahati-based daily, on September 4, he al
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Assam Governor and North Eastern Council (NEC) Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) SK Sinha said Rs 3,500 crore has been approved by the Union government for the Council under the 10th five Year Plan. While talking to a Guwahati-based daily, on September 4, he also informed that this allocation was much higher than the previous Rs 1,980 crore granted during the Ninth Plan period. The fund would be utilised for the development of industry and tourism in India's Northeast, he added. A meeting of Governors and Chief Ministers of Northeastern States is due on September 26 to discuss the matter further.
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September - 4 
At the annual senior police officers conference in Hyderabad on September 4, Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) A Siva Shanker said the Rs 3 crore-ransom paid for the release of Kolkata-based industrialist Partho Roy Burman finally reached on
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At the annual senior police officers conference in Hyderabad on September 4, Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) A Siva Shanker said the Rs 3 crore-ransom paid for the release of Kolkata-based industrialist Partho Roy Burman finally reached one of the perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US. Roy Burman was abducted in Kolkata in June 2001 and the ransom was routed through hawala channels (illegal money transfer) via Hyderabad, Dubai and Pakistan to Mohammed Atta, who planned and piloted one of the aircrafts that rammed into the World Trade Centre in New York. Police investigations into the abduction case found that Abdul Kareem alias ‘Kareem dollar’ was the Hyderabad-conduit for transferring the funds. He allegedly passed on the slush money to one Shafiq in the Middle East, who is a member of the Dawood Ibrahim group involved in the abduction. Shiv Shankar further said, "The ISI (Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence) is indulging in sabotage activities in Hyderabad and encouraging fundamentalists groups. The underworld is also trying to gain [foothold] in Hyderbad and expand its activities of kidnapping for ransom, drug trafficking, extortion, terrorist attacks and other crimes."
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September - 4 
Besides, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade and followed it by firing on a vehicle carrying activists of the ruling National Conference (NC) at Shanoo, Handwara area of Kupwara district. Five NC activists were injured in the incident.
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Besides, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade and followed it by firing on a vehicle carrying activists of the ruling National Conference (NC) at Shanoo, Handwara area of Kupwara district. Five NC activists were injured in the incident.
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September - 4 
Faced with rising Naxal violence in the State, the police department is forming Counter Action Teams (CAT) to take on the Naxalite challenge. Quoting official sources, media reports said district-level police officers have been directed to form CATs
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Faced with rising Naxal violence in the State, the police department is forming Counter Action Teams (CAT) to take on the Naxalite challenge. Quoting official sources, media reports said district-level police officers have been directed to form CATs using locally available forces at the police station-level. CATs will function under the direct supervision of Officers on Special Duty, Indian Policed Service (IPS) officers of the rank of an ASP, in each district.
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September - 4 
In another incident, the body of a surrendered terrorist identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Rather of Larkipora was recovered from Hangipora Dooru.
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In another incident, the body of a surrendered terrorist identified as Mukhtar Ahmad Rather of Larkipora was recovered from Hangipora Dooru.
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September - 4 
Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga reportedly said, on September 4, political-level talks between the Union government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were likely to be held in the coming two months. According to r
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga reportedly said, on September 4, political-level talks between the Union government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were likely to be held in the coming two months. According to reports, Zoramthanga said at a press conference at Aizwal that both the leaders of the NSCN-IM, Th. Muivah and Issac Swu, were coming to India for ''political-level talks'' very soon. He also said the thorny issues of safe passage for the two NSCN-IM leaders and lifting the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) were yet to be sorted out. To recollect, Zoramthanga has been involved in the Naga peace process since 1999.
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September - 4 
Official sources said a civilian, resident of Kremshore in Budgam, was killed during an encounter between terrorists and SF personnel at Wagar village.
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Official sources said a civilian, resident of Kremshore in Budgam, was killed during an encounter between terrorists and SF personnel at Wagar village.
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September - 4 
Police recovered a diary containing telephone numbers of several politicians and police officers from the office of the Akhil Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Kisan Sangh (All India Nationalist Peasants Association), located in the same building where Singh was
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Police recovered a diary containing telephone numbers of several politicians and police officers from the office of the Akhil Bhartiya Rashtrawadi Kisan Sangh (All India Nationalist Peasants Association), located in the same building where Singh was arrested. Police have also, reportedly, recovered a document explaining Sena’s organizational structure and area of operation. The Sena has nine posts in its hierarchy––Sena Pramukh (Chief) being at the top. Its area of operation is divided into several zones and regions. It has its own intelligence wing to gather information about the movement of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the State. The recovered document also contained information about the activities of the People’s War Group (PWG), the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML in different parts of the State.
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September - 4 
Reports from Varmul have indicated that a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and two others injured when terrorists attacked their convoy at Gagal in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. A civilian was also injured in this incident.
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Reports from Varmul have indicated that a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and two others injured when terrorists attacked their convoy at Gagal in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. A civilian was also injured in this incident.
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September - 4 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 4, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief P C Sharma said officers were trying their best to seek extradition of Kim Davy alias Niels Christian Nielsen. The CBI is India’s highest crime investigati
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 4, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief P C Sharma said officers were trying their best to seek extradition of Kim Davy alias Niels Christian Nielsen. The CBI is India’s highest crime investigation agency. Davy is the prime accused in the Purulia Arms drop case. He said, if the CBI failed to secure his extradition, it would convince Danish authorities to try him in that country itself. "Kim Davy is one of the 11 most wanted criminals in the world today and there is a Red Corner warrant pending against him," Sharma said, and added "The CBI team will explain to the Danish authorities about his importance in cracking the entire conspiracy behind the case." He said a two-member team comprising senior officials of the CBI was currently in Denmark to explain to authorities there the ‘grave crime’ committed by the accused.
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September - 4 
The Special Services Bureau (SSB) arrested two Maoist insurgents from Nepal, including an ‘area commander’, at Ladania village, Madhubani district, on September 4. They were arrested while trying to sneak into the State’s territory. Deployed on the
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The Special Services Bureau (SSB) arrested two Maoist insurgents from Nepal, including an ‘area commander’, at Ladania village, Madhubani district, on September 4. They were arrested while trying to sneak into the State’s territory. Deployed on the Indo-Nepal border to put a check on terrorists and agents of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), nearly seven battalions of the SSB have also been keeping an eye on the left-wing extremists. These extremists, after committing crimes in Nepal, turn to the Bihar-Nepal border area for safe haven.
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September - 4 
Two security force (SF) personnel were killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists on their convoy on the Khanabal-Pahalgam road, on September 4. Separately, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Gutroo Satora Tral, in Pulwama district, on
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Two security force (SF) personnel were killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists on their convoy on the Khanabal-Pahalgam road, on September 4. Separately, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Gutroo Satora Tral, in Pulwama district, on the same day.
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September - 4 
Warangal district police, on September 4, arrested six left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), responsible for blasting the Hanamkonda police station on December 24, 2001. Addressing a press conference in Waragal, Additional S
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Warangal district police, on September 4, arrested six left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), responsible for blasting the Hanamkonda police station on December 24, 2001. Addressing a press conference in Waragal, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP)–Operations Nagi Reddy said the attack was carried out under the supervision of PWG District Committee Secretary Ramakrishna with the intention of eliminating circle inspector Gulam Samdani. The arrested Naxalites were also present at the press conference.
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September - 4 
According to media reports, Pakistani security forces (SFs), on September 4, raided Janikhel village in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan where six Al Qaeda suspects were reportedly hiding, but found no one. Official sources were quoted as sayi
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According to media reports, Pakistani security forces (SFs), on September 4, raided Janikhel village in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan where six Al Qaeda suspects were reportedly hiding, but found no one. Official sources were quoted as saying that four persons had been taken into custody in the raid on Janikhel village and five more in the nearby Bannu town. Sources added that all the arrested persons were Pakistani nationals and not Arab suspects that the SFs had been searching for. Among those detained was Maulana Shamsul Haq, who was thought to have given refuge to the Al Qaeda suspects, and his nephew, said official sources.
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September - 4 
According to media reports, the body found in a Karachi graveyard on September 1 was identified on September 4 as that of one of the sons of Maulana Haq Nawaz Jhangvi, one of the founding members of Sunni terrorist group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP)
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According to media reports, the body found in a Karachi graveyard on September 1 was identified on September 4 as that of one of the sons of Maulana Haq Nawaz Jhangvi, one of the founding members of Sunni terrorist group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP). The bullet-riddled body was found in a graveyard in Usman Colony, Karachi. Police sources have indicated that the victim may have been abducted somewhere else and shot dead in the graveyard. To recollect, Haq Nawaz Jhangvi was assassinated on February 23, 1990.
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September - 4 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Peshawar, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and arrested two persons in Nowshera, on September 4. Initial investigations reportedly indicated that the weapons were being smuggled for terrorist activ
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Peshawar, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and arrested two persons in Nowshera, on September 4. Initial investigations reportedly indicated that the weapons were being smuggled for terrorist activities elsewhere in the country.
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September - 4 
Another soldier died while defusing a bomb recovered in Malangwa, on September 4.
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Another soldier died while defusing a bomb recovered in Malangwa, on September 4.
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, four Village Development Committee (VDC) offices were damaged in attacks in Kavre, on the intervening night of September 4 and 5. Also, the insurgents blew up the residence of Intelligence official Deviram S
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, four Village Development Committee (VDC) offices were damaged in attacks in Kavre, on the intervening night of September 4 and 5. Also, the insurgents blew up the residence of Intelligence official Deviram Sharma in Pyuthan. Further, they had set on fore a bus belonging to Adharsha Boarding School in Syangja, on September 4.
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September - 4 
Media reports said police in Nepal, on September 4, arrested a regional leader of the Maoist insurgents, Chhetra Dhoj Lama, and six others, in the Kathmandu Valley in Lagankhel area, while they were traveling on a jeep. The names of the other six ins
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Media reports said police in Nepal, on September 4, arrested a regional leader of the Maoist insurgents, Chhetra Dhoj Lama, and six others, in the Kathmandu Valley in Lagankhel area, while they were traveling on a jeep. The names of the other six insurgents have been withheld from the media.
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September - 4 
One each was killed in Panchthar and Ilam. Also, troops recovered arms, equipment to assemble booby traps, socket bombs, documents and explosives from the sites of clashes.
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One each was killed in Panchthar and Ilam. Also, troops recovered arms, equipment to assemble booby traps, socket bombs, documents and explosives from the sites of clashes.
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September - 4 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on the same day, September 4, reviewed the security situation in the country even as the Maoist insurgents escalated attacks on individuals and infrastructure ahead of a nation-wide strike call later in the month. A
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, on the same day, September 4, reviewed the security situation in the country even as the Maoist insurgents escalated attacks on individuals and infrastructure ahead of a nation-wide strike call later in the month. Acting Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Pyar Jung Thapa and other top-security officials attended the meeting. The Prime Minister just returned from a tour of Europe and Thailand.
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September - 4 
Radio Nepal said, quoting security force sources in Ilam, on September 4, that 15 insurgents are feared dead and 30 more injured in an Army assault in Ilam, Panchthar border, in the last week of August.
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Radio Nepal said, quoting security force sources in Ilam, on September 4, that 15 insurgents are feared dead and 30 more injured in an Army assault in Ilam, Panchthar border, in the last week of August.
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September - 4 
Seven insurgents were killed in retaliatory firing by troops who were attacked while on a search operation in Motipur, Bardia district, on September 4. Among the seven killed were a Village Development Committee Chief Ram Prasad Tharu, a Maoist activ
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Seven insurgents were killed in retaliatory firing by troops who were attacked while on a search operation in Motipur, Bardia district, on September 4. Among the seven killed were a Village Development Committee Chief Ram Prasad Tharu, a Maoist activist, a squad commander, and three members of the armed squad of the insurgents.
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September - 4 
The state of Emergency declared on November 27, 2001 and subsequently extended twice in Nepal has expired on September 4, yesterday.
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The state of Emergency declared on November 27, 2001 and subsequently extended twice in Nepal has expired on September 4, yesterday.
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September - 4 
Bangladesh Police recovered six illegal firearms and 13 rounds of bullets in countrywide search operations, on September 4, and arrested three persons. Police also filed four cases against the arrested persons under the Arms Act. With these arrests,
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Bangladesh Police recovered six illegal firearms and 13 rounds of bullets in countrywide search operations, on September 4, and arrested three persons. Police also filed four cases against the arrested persons under the Arms Act. With these arrests, a total of 1,475 people have been taken into custody in the ongoing countrywide drive against illegal weapons.
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September - 4 
According to another report, Minister for Water Resources Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said a decision whether to extend the Emergency would be taken after receiving the recommendation of the security forces. He, however, Emergency would not be in force du
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According to another report, Minister for Water Resources Bijaya Kumar Gachedhar said a decision whether to extend the Emergency would be taken after receiving the recommendation of the security forces. He, however, Emergency would not be in force during the run-up to the general elections due on November 13.
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September - 4 
Ahead of the government’s announcement, the Presidential Secretariat said, "We want the peace process to move forward...we want the talks to commence as scheduled… We have said all along that the talks should be up and running before the ban is lifte
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Ahead of the government’s announcement, the Presidential Secretariat said, "We want the peace process to move forward...we want the talks to commence as scheduled… We have said all along that the talks should be up and running before the ban is lifted...The LTTE should not be dogmatic and come for the talks."
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September - 4 
During his audience, the Prime Minister assured he would consult the clergy before taking any decision on national issues. He briefed them on the steps his government was taking to protect the territorial integrity of the country. He also apprised th
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During his audience, the Prime Minister assured he would consult the clergy before taking any decision on national issues. He briefed them on the steps his government was taking to protect the territorial integrity of the country. He also apprised them of the ongoing talks between senior Minister Karu Jayasuriya and Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse to avoid confrontational politics.
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September - 4 
Earlier in the night, Defence Minister Tilak Marapana told a weekly Cabinet meeting that the ban was being lifted, the state-run Daily News said, quoting unnamed authoritative sources. President Chnadrika Kumaratunga was not present at the Cabinet me
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Earlier in the night, Defence Minister Tilak Marapana told a weekly Cabinet meeting that the ban was being lifted, the state-run Daily News said, quoting unnamed authoritative sources. President Chnadrika Kumaratunga was not present at the Cabinet meeting. The LTTE was banned on January 26, 1998. The LTTE has made it clear to the government that it would participate in peace talks only if the ban was lifted and thus it being granted the status of a legal entity. The peace talks between the government and the LTTE are set to begin in Thailand.
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September - 4 
Reports from Sri Lanka said the Mahanayake Theras (Budhdhist prelates) of Malwatte and Asgiriya, on September 4, gave their blessings to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe for the success of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation
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Reports from Sri Lanka said the Mahanayake Theras (Budhdhist prelates) of Malwatte and Asgiriya, on September 4, gave their blessings to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe for the success of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The talks are set to begin in Thailand on 16 September. The blessings were given when Wickremasinghe called on the prelates in Kandy.
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September - 4 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been de-proscribed with effect from midnight September 5, 2002.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been de-proscribed with effect from midnight September 5, 2002.
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September - 5 
A supporter of the Congress-I candidate in Pattan, Abdul Ahad Yatoo, sustained injuries in a grenade attack at Nowlari, Pattan.
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A supporter of the Congress-I candidate in Pattan, Abdul Ahad Yatoo, sustained injuries in a grenade attack at Nowlari, Pattan.
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September - 5 
A terrorist belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed during an armed clash between HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres at Mati-Gawran village.
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A terrorist belonging to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed during an armed clash between HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres at Mati-Gawran village.
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September - 5 
According to media reports, during his meeting with the visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said that an end to cross-border terrorism against India is the key for the de-escalation of tension in South
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According to media reports, during his meeting with the visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said that an end to cross-border terrorism against India is the key for the de-escalation of tension in South Asia. Sibal is in Moscow on three-day visit beginning September 5, to hold discussions with Russian Foreign Ministry officials on key global issues including terrorism.
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September - 5 
According to media reports, three civilians who were returning home after visiting the residence of a local NC leader, Talib Hussain, who died on September 5, were killed when SFs mistook them as terrorists and opened fire. Later, locals held a demon
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According to media reports, three civilians who were returning home after visiting the residence of a local NC leader, Talib Hussain, who died on September 5, were killed when SFs mistook them as terrorists and opened fire. Later, locals held a demonstration demanding immediate action against the SF personnel responsible for the killings.
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September - 5 
An SF personnel was injured during another encounter that occurred at Hasblot village, Thanna Mandi area. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter-site.
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An SF personnel was injured during another encounter that occurred at Hasblot village, Thanna Mandi area. The terrorists managed to escape from the encounter-site.
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September - 5 
Besides, funds were also allocated for various development measures like infrastructure development and hydroelectric power generation. Under the agenda, a total of Rs 9,094 crore would be invested in the region. However, the report said nothing on t
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Besides, funds were also allocated for various development measures like infrastructure development and hydroelectric power generation. Under the agenda, a total of Rs 9,094 crore would be invested in the region. However, the report said nothing on the period over which the investment is to be made.
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September - 5 
Congress (I) candidate from Surankote Assembly segment Choudhary Mohammed Aslam had a narrow escape in a terrorist attack on his residence at Lassana in Surankote, Poonch district. Security force (SF) personnel deployed at his residence retaliated to
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Congress (I) candidate from Surankote Assembly segment Choudhary Mohammed Aslam had a narrow escape in a terrorist attack on his residence at Lassana in Surankote, Poonch district. Security force (SF) personnel deployed at his residence retaliated to firing by terrorists. Exchange of fire between the two sides continued for approximately 20 minutes after which the terrorists escaped. Aslam and his family members escaped unhurt in the attack. Official sources said Aslam was present in the house and was campaigning for his candidature for the State Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for September 16. Simultaneously, a separate group of terrorists opened fire on a religious place at Dundak near Lassana. However, no damage was caused to the place.
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September - 5 
In another election-related incident, unidentified terrorists entered the residence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Amirakadal, Najeeb Abbas Khan, at Rawalpora in Srinagar and killed his chief election agent. Media reports indicated
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In another election-related incident, unidentified terrorists entered the residence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Amirakadal, Najeeb Abbas Khan, at Rawalpora in Srinagar and killed his chief election agent. Media reports indicated that terrorists mistook him for the PDP candidate and opened indiscriminate fire on him.
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September - 5 
In another incident, NLFT terrorists abducted five businessmen from Dhumachara village, Manu police station limits, Dhalai district.
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In another incident, NLFT terrorists abducted five businessmen from Dhumachara village, Manu police station limits, Dhalai district.
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September - 5 
Media reports said unidentified Naga terrorists robbed Manipur-bound buses, on September 5, at Piphem near Kohima (Nagaland's capital) on National Highway-39. The terrorists also allegedly criminally assaulted one of the female passengers on board. I
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Media reports said unidentified Naga terrorists robbed Manipur-bound buses, on September 5, at Piphem near Kohima (Nagaland's capital) on National Highway-39. The terrorists also allegedly criminally assaulted one of the female passengers on board. Investigations were on when the reports last came in.
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September - 5 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists and abducted five businessmen in Tripura on September 5, delayed media reports said. Reports said some heavily armed NLFT terrorist
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists and abducted five businessmen in Tripura on September 5, delayed media reports said. Reports said some heavily armed NLFT terrorists attacked Bhandarima village, under Kanchanpur police station limits, North Tripura district, singled out the two victims and shot them dead in full public view. A statement issued by the CPI-M State secretariat reportedly said, with these two killings, 189 CPI-M leaders and workers have been killed by NLFT over the past three years.
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September - 5 
Official sources in north Kashmir, meanwhile, said SF personnel killed two Pakistani terrorists during an encounter at Sarkoli, Kalaroos area, Kupwara district.
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Official sources in north Kashmir, meanwhile, said SF personnel killed two Pakistani terrorists during an encounter at Sarkoli, Kalaroos area, Kupwara district.
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September - 5 
Reports from Tangmarg said terrorists killed an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Darakasi village, Kunzar area. Separately, terrorists also injured two NC activists in an ambush at Darishpora, in Handwara.
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Reports from Tangmarg said terrorists killed an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) in Darakasi village, Kunzar area. Separately, terrorists also injured two NC activists in an ambush at Darishpora, in Handwara.
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September - 5 
SF personnel killed a terrorist and a civilian, who was described as a terrorist-guide, in an encounter at Nadiyal, Dudasan in the Thanna Mandi area, on September 5. Other terrorists of the group escaped, official sources said. While official sources
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SF personnel killed a terrorist and a civilian, who was described as a terrorist-guide, in an encounter at Nadiyal, Dudasan in the Thanna Mandi area, on September 5. Other terrorists of the group escaped, official sources said. While official sources described the slain civilian as a guide of terrorists, some reports indicated that terrorists may have abducted him and forced to carry their weapons.
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September - 5 
The Andhra Pradesh government, on September 5, announced it was prepared to resume the dialogue process with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), if the Naxalites were willing for direct talks. Speaking at the end of th
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The Andhra Pradesh government, on September 5, announced it was prepared to resume the dialogue process with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), if the Naxalites were willing for direct talks. Speaking at the end of the two-day conference of senior police officers in Hyderabad, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said at a media conference, "The State government is committed to finding a permanent solution to the Naxalite problem. The government is prepared for talks with the Naxalites and they are always welcome for a dialogue". He, however, added that the talks should be held in all seriousness. "Talks should not be held for name sake. They should have a logical conclusion," he said adding that the government will talk only to the Naxalite leaders and safe passage would be provided to them.
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September - 5 
The police department has reportedly urged the State government to raise another Grey Hounds-unit, exclusively for carrying out anti-Naxalite operations in coastal Andhra Pradesh. The proposal was discussed at length on the second day of the senior p
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The police department has reportedly urged the State government to raise another Grey Hounds-unit, exclusively for carrying out anti-Naxalite operations in coastal Andhra Pradesh. The proposal was discussed at length on the second day of the senior police officers conference, on September 5.
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September - 5 
The Supreme Court, on September 5, upheld the life imprisonment sentence awarded to six terrorists involved in a bomb explosion at Bow Bazar, Kolkata on March 16, 1993. The explosion resulted in the demolition of buildings, in which 69 persons were k
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The Supreme Court, on September 5, upheld the life imprisonment sentence awarded to six terrorists involved in a bomb explosion at Bow Bazar, Kolkata on March 16, 1993. The explosion resulted in the demolition of buildings, in which 69 persons were killed. Mohammed Khalid and seven other accused were tried under the Terrorism And Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) by the Designated Court, which had originally awarded the sentence. The Supreme Court was disposing off appeals directed against this judgment, while the state also appealed pleading the death penalty.
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September - 5 
The Union government, on September 5, made it clear that lifting of the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) by Sri Lanka did not affect its own existing ban on the group. Speaking to media persons in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministr
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The Union government, on September 5, made it clear that lifting of the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) by Sri Lanka did not affect its own existing ban on the group. Speaking to media persons in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Roa said, "… LTTE continues to be proscribed as a banned organisation" and added that the ban on the outfit in India pre-dated this restriction clamped by Sri Lanka. She also made it clear that India’s request for the extradition of LTTE chief V Prabhakaran stood. Prabhakaran is wanted for his involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.
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September - 5 
According to a media report, the Federal government has directed Provincial administrations to get contesting candidates of the various proscribed groups disqualified, in order to keep them out of the forthcoming electoral contest. Provincial governm
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According to a media report, the Federal government has directed Provincial administrations to get contesting candidates of the various proscribed groups disqualified, in order to keep them out of the forthcoming electoral contest. Provincial governments have reportedly been asked to file appeals in election tribunals against acceptance of nomination papers of candidates belonging to these groups.
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September - 5 
Two unidentified assailants in North Nazimabad, Karachi, killed a prayer leader on September 5. The assailants managed to escape from the incident-site and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, thus far.
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Two unidentified assailants in North Nazimabad, Karachi, killed a prayer leader on September 5. The assailants managed to escape from the incident-site and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, thus far.
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September - 5 
A bomb blast occurred at the Village Development Committee office in Lalitpur, on September 5 night. The building sustained minor damage, but there were no casualties. It is suspected that the Maoist insurgents had planted the bomb.
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A bomb blast occurred at the Village Development Committee office in Lalitpur, on September 5 night. The building sustained minor damage, but there were no casualties. It is suspected that the Maoist insurgents had planted the bomb.
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September - 5 
Also, the Army recovered guns, socket bombs, explosives and equipment to prepare bobby traps from the clash-site. Besides, 16 insurgents surrendered to the authorities in Morang, on September 5.
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Also, the Army recovered guns, socket bombs, explosives and equipment to prepare bobby traps from the clash-site. Besides, 16 insurgents surrendered to the authorities in Morang, on September 5.
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September - 5 
Media reports quoting the Defence Ministry said the Royal Nepal Army, on September 5, deposited with Nepal’s Central Bank, the Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB), NR 2.89 million recovered from the Maoist insurgents during searches conducted recently. Also, 55
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Media reports quoting the Defence Ministry said the Royal Nepal Army, on September 5, deposited with Nepal’s Central Bank, the Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB), NR 2.89 million recovered from the Maoist insurgents during searches conducted recently. Also, 55 tolas (a unit of measure) of gold, 51 pieces of gold jewelry and seven items of silver jewelry were deposited. An unspecified amount of foreign currency, too, was deposited. The Defence Ministry said NR 85,000 recovered from a house, in Sitapaila in September, where two rebels died while making a bomb, was also deposited with the Bank. The remaining money was recovered from relatives of senior Maoist leaders Debendra Paudel and Rabi Karki in Pokhara and Kathmandu. The army previously deposited Rs.6.4 million and 31 kgs of gold with the Bank on two separate occasions.
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September - 5 
Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha said, in Pokhara, on September 5, that an additional 25,000 personnel would be recruited into the APF. The current strength of the APF is 11,000 personnel. He also revealed that
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Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha said, in Pokhara, on September 5, that an additional 25,000 personnel would be recruited into the APF. The current strength of the APF is 11,000 personnel. He also revealed that personnel are being trained at 24 centers and have been deployed at 51 points in the country.
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September - 5 
On September 5 morning, the insurgents ‘crushed to death’ an old man in n Kathjor VDC area, reports said. They had abducted him a day earlier from his residence.
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On September 5 morning, the insurgents ‘crushed to death’ an old man in n Kathjor VDC area, reports said. They had abducted him a day earlier from his residence.
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September - 5 
The Defence Ministry said a soldier of the Royal Nepal was killed and three more injured in an ambush laid by the Maoist insurgents between Birendranagar and Chinchu villages, Surkhet district, on September 5. The troops were escorting a van carrying
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The Defence Ministry said a soldier of the Royal Nepal was killed and three more injured in an ambush laid by the Maoist insurgents between Birendranagar and Chinchu villages, Surkhet district, on September 5. The troops were escorting a van carrying medicines for the Surkhet Zonal Hospital.
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September - 5 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead three Maoist insurgents in operations in Surkhet, Argakachi and Bajura districts, on September 5. The Army also recovered arms, socket bombs and explosives from the sites of the clash
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead three Maoist insurgents in operations in Surkhet, Argakachi and Bajura districts, on September 5. The Army also recovered arms, socket bombs and explosives from the sites of the clashes.
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September - 5 
Democratic Left Front leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara considered the decision as merely the completion of a formality, as the LTTE had already gained legitimacy after the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ was signed between the government and the LTTE in
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Democratic Left Front leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara considered the decision as merely the completion of a formality, as the LTTE had already gained legitimacy after the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ was signed between the government and the LTTE in February 2002. He hoped that the peace talks will now lead to a permanent solution to the protracted ethnic conflict, and requested the government to form a "council of pro-peace activists" to facilitate the peace process.
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September - 5 
Dr. Jehan Perera, Media Director of the National Peace Council, said the de-proscription has given an opportunity to the LTTE to evince political maturity and to convert itself from a large military outfit to a political organisation. He hoped that t
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Dr. Jehan Perera, Media Director of the National Peace Council, said the de-proscription has given an opportunity to the LTTE to evince political maturity and to convert itself from a large military outfit to a political organisation. He hoped that the LTTE would now use political means to resolve the conflict. Separately, Rohan Edrisinha, Centre for Policy Alternatives Legal Unit head, expected the de-proscription to have a vital impact on mutual (government––LTTE) understanding. He advised the LTTE to behave like a political organisation with responsibility.
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September - 5 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said students and faculty of Batticaloa University, on September 5, commemorated the 12th anniversary of Black September and recollected the massacre of 174 refugees who had sought asylum on the University campus during S
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said students and faculty of Batticaloa University, on September 5, commemorated the 12th anniversary of Black September and recollected the massacre of 174 refugees who had sought asylum on the University campus during Sri Lankan Army operations in the area in 1990. Vice Chancellor M. S.Mookaiah and former registrar V. Sivalingam, who were present in the University at the time of the massacre recounted their experiences on that day. Quoting Pro-Tamil sources claim that more than six thousand Tamil civilians were killed in Batticaloa and Amparai districts between July and December 1990, when the Army moved in to the East to recapture the region from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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September - 5 
Media reports, on September 6, said Hartley College and the Vadamarachchi Methodist Girls High School in Point Pedro would be reopened from September 9. The Sri Lankan Army (SLA) has consented to the same. "These schools were shut down to enable the
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Media reports, on September 6, said Hartley College and the Vadamarachchi Methodist Girls High School in Point Pedro would be reopened from September 9. The Sri Lankan Army (SLA) has consented to the same. "These schools were shut down to enable the SLA to rebuild and strengthen the sentry and check points which were damaged by students during the [picketing] agitation" [on September 2]. We have now strengthened our positions around these schools," Jaffna district SLA area commander Major General Sarath Fonseka announced at meeting held at the Girls High School. Fonseka alleged that the agitating students were egged-on by persons who were determined to disrupt the peace process. He also accused the media of playing a negative role during the incident
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September - 5 
Sihala Urumaya Leader Tilak Karunaratne condemned lifting the ban saying it amounts to granting recognition to tyranny. He urged President Chandrika Kumaratungs to take control of the Defence Ministry.
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Sihala Urumaya Leader Tilak Karunaratne condemned lifting the ban saying it amounts to granting recognition to tyranny. He urged President Chandrika Kumaratungs to take control of the Defence Ministry.
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September - 5 
Singhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) condemned the de-proscription, which, it said, would give legitimacy to the tyranny of the LTTE and its struggle for a separate state. The JVP called on the masses to wage a struggle to reverse the
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Singhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) condemned the de-proscription, which, it said, would give legitimacy to the tyranny of the LTTE and its struggle for a separate state. The JVP called on the masses to wage a struggle to reverse the government's "false peace process".
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September - 5 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentary Party leader R. Sampanthan asked President Chandrika Kumaratunga not to get influenced by the Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) while making decisions on the peace process. In a statement issued to welcome the
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentary Party leader R. Sampanthan asked President Chandrika Kumaratunga not to get influenced by the Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) while making decisions on the peace process. In a statement issued to welcome the de-proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 5, he added, "Instead it is essential for her to take decisions in the interests of the country and of finding a permanent and just solution to the ethnic conflict. The TNA is a four-part Tamil coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE.
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September - 5 
The Sri Lankan Cabinet’s decision to lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) evoked mixed reaction. Reportedly, some said it would help the peace process whereas others opined it is a legitimisation of tyranny. Welcoming the lift
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet’s decision to lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) evoked mixed reaction. Reportedly, some said it would help the peace process whereas others opined it is a legitimisation of tyranny. Welcoming the lifting of the ban, Mannar Bishop Rev. Rayappu Joseph said it would help the LTTE to go to the negotiating table as a genuine representative of the Tamil people. He ruled out the possibility of the LTTE re-launching war. He said the controversy on the decision to lift the ban was unnecessary and added that it was a result of the politics of the country.
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September - 5 
The Unite Kingdom (UK) said it would not lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The LTTE has to demonstrate completely and convincingly that it has renounced terrorism, if it were to be de-proscribed in the UK, the High Commissi
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The Unite Kingdom (UK) said it would not lift the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The LTTE has to demonstrate completely and convincingly that it has renounced terrorism, if it were to be de-proscribed in the UK, the High Commission in Colombo said, quoting its Foreign Office. The statement said, "We hope that the LTTE will indeed conclude that violence no longer has a part to play in resolving Sri Lanka's problems and that they will renounce terrorism."
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September - 6 
According to a media report of September 6, the Assam Governor Lt Gen. (retd) S. K. Sinha said that the governments, State and the Union both offered to talk with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) without any preconditions. However, ULFA's ‘
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According to a media report of September 6, the Assam Governor Lt Gen. (retd) S. K. Sinha said that the governments, State and the Union both offered to talk with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) without any preconditions. However, ULFA's ‘preconceived mindset’ has remained has impeded the same, he added.
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September - 6 
According to a media report, the Jammu Police have solved the case pertaining to July 13, 2002, terrorist massacre at Kasim Nagar by arresting all the seven conspirators including a Special Police Officer (SPO). 28 civilians were killed and 30 others
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According to a media report, the Jammu Police have solved the case pertaining to July 13, 2002, terrorist massacre at Kasim Nagar by arresting all the seven conspirators including a Special Police Officer (SPO). 28 civilians were killed and 30 others injured in the massacre at Kasim Nagar on the outskirts of Jammu City. The conspirators, most of whom are reportedly Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were also involved in a number of subversive activities including killings of approximately 20 security force (SF) personnel and seven civilians besides a series of explosions, said official sources on September 6 in Jammu.
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September - 6 
According to media reports, a Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist and two others were on September 6, sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for planning to bomb and kill leaders of the Bhartiya Janata Party (
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According to media reports, a Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist and two others were on September 6, sentenced to seven years rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for planning to bomb and kill leaders of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2001 at the behest of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits and under world operative Chhota Shakeel. The convicts had been arrested while exchanging huge quantities of explosives near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi on May 21, 2001.
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September - 6 
According to media reports, Central intelligence agencies have alerted the State police to the possibility of renewed left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence in Bihar. They have suggested that a huge number of arms and ammunition, which were procured b
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According to media reports, Central intelligence agencies have alerted the State police to the possibility of renewed left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence in Bihar. They have suggested that a huge number of arms and ammunition, which were procured by the People’s War Group (PWG) from Gondia district in Chhattisgarh on August 16, are being sent to Bihar for targeting the villages in which the Ranvir Sena has a strong following. Reports further said that the villages which the PWG has selected for attack are spread out in the rural areas of Patna, Jehanabad, Arwal and Gaya districts.
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September - 6 
According to official sources, an Independent candidate for the forthcoming Legislative assembly elections was killed as terrorists ambushed his vehicle on September 6 near Gorihakhar village in Handwara, Kupwara district. Three other persons were al
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According to official sources, an Independent candidate for the forthcoming Legislative assembly elections was killed as terrorists ambushed his vehicle on September 6 near Gorihakhar village in Handwara, Kupwara district. Three other persons were also killed and two more injured in this ambush. A media report has indicated that, witnessing the terrorist attack, eight armed personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) reportedly dropped their weapons and escaped from the incident site. However, security forces (SFs) later recovered their weapons. It is first time that a contesting candidate has been killed during these elections. The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for this attack.
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September - 6 
According to official sources, unidentified terrorists killed a police personnel at Jungle Naar village, Malangpora area of Awantipora. In another incident, a surrendered terrorist was killed by terrorists in Baba Wayil village, Gutlibagh area of Gan
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According to official sources, unidentified terrorists killed a police personnel at Jungle Naar village, Malangpora area of Awantipora. In another incident, a surrendered terrorist was killed by terrorists in Baba Wayil village, Gutlibagh area of Ganderbal, on September 6 night. The Hizb-ul-Muhahideen (HM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing.
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September - 6 
In another election related violence, at Pattan on the Srinagar Baramulla road, unidentified terrorists fired upon the rally of the Independent candidate Abdul Ahad Yatoo. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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In another election related violence, at Pattan on the Srinagar Baramulla road, unidentified terrorists fired upon the rally of the Independent candidate Abdul Ahad Yatoo. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported in this incident.
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September - 6 
In another incident, two civilians and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed during an encounter at village Seotu in Banjaar Dhar under jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the e
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In another incident, two civilians and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed during an encounter at village Seotu in Banjaar Dhar under jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the encounter site.
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September - 6 
In yet another encounter, SFs killed a terrorist in Upper Deoli, Doda district. However, another terrorist who was injured during the encounter managed to escape. One SF personnel was also injured in the encounter. Some arms and ammunition were recov
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In yet another encounter, SFs killed a terrorist in Upper Deoli, Doda district. However, another terrorist who was injured during the encounter managed to escape. One SF personnel was also injured in the encounter. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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September - 6 
In yet another incident, a ULFA 'lieutenant' identified as Lakhyajit Gogoi alias Bhaimon Gogoi and another ULFA terrorist Arvinda Konwar alias Devanand Chetia were arrested by the Assam Rifles in Nagaland's Mon district on September 6, said a delayed
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In yet another incident, a ULFA 'lieutenant' identified as Lakhyajit Gogoi alias Bhaimon Gogoi and another ULFA terrorist Arvinda Konwar alias Devanand Chetia were arrested by the Assam Rifles in Nagaland's Mon district on September 6, said a delayed report. They had allegedly entered the town from Myanmar to collect medicines and rations for their Myanmar-based camps. An amount of Rs 1.15 lakh, a camera and a transistor were also seized from their possession.
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September - 6 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that terrorists appeared at Mohammadpora, Kulgam, and killed a Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) activist.
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that terrorists appeared at Mohammadpora, Kulgam, and killed a Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) activist.
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September - 6 
Security forces defused a 10-kilogram IED, which had been planted by unidentified terrorists in front of a mosque in Doda town this morning.
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Security forces defused a 10-kilogram IED, which had been planted by unidentified terrorists in front of a mosque in Doda town this morning.
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September - 6 
SF personnel thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Balakote sector in Poonch district by killing three terrorists. Official sources said that SFs noticed a group of seven terrorists attempting to enter the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC)
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SF personnel thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Balakote sector in Poonch district by killing three terrorists. Official sources said that SFs noticed a group of seven terrorists attempting to enter the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC) near the Baryani Panjni post in Balakote sector on September 6 and in the ensuing encounter, three terrorists were killed. Sources added that one more terrorist was still firing at the SF personnel from a forest area while three others appeared to have returned to Pakistan. Thus far, SFs have recovered three AK rifles, nine AK magazines, 850 rounds of ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), seven UBGL grenades, six hand grenades, one identity card and 10 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from the incident site.
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September - 6 
SFs killed one more infiltrator in Balakote sector, Mendhar tehsil, taking the toll of terrorists killed in the same operation, since September 6, to four. An AK-47 rifle and a magazine were recovered from the slain terrorist, whose identity has not
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SFs killed one more infiltrator in Balakote sector, Mendhar tehsil, taking the toll of terrorists killed in the same operation, since September 6, to four. An AK-47 rifle and a magazine were recovered from the slain terrorist, whose identity has not been established yet.
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September - 6 
The Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Liberation) has decided to launch a phase-wise agitation in the State for speedy trial of Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh in a special court. Speaking to the media in Patna, State General Sec
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The Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Liberation) has decided to launch a phase-wise agitation in the State for speedy trial of Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh in a special court. Speaking to the media in Patna, State General Secretary of the CPI-ML, Ram Jatan Sharma, said the party has also demanded completion of the Amir Das Commission, probing the political links of the Ranvir Sena.
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September - 6 
The Special Cell of Delhi police arrested, on September 6, an employee at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi for allegedly supporting Maoist insurgents in Nepal. The accused, Bam Dev Chhetri, who has been working in the JNU library sinc
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The Special Cell of Delhi police arrested, on September 6, an employee at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi for allegedly supporting Maoist insurgents in Nepal. The accused, Bam Dev Chhetri, who has been working in the JNU library since 1975, was reportedly the Secretary of the Akhil Bhartiya Nepali Ekta Samaj (ABNES), which is banned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Police sources said Chhetri was deported to Nepal following his arrest. According to media reports, a reward of Rs 25 lakh Nepalese rupees was announced by the Nepal government for his arrest.
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September - 6 
Two hours before the Handwara attack, terrorists attacked a vehicle carrying activists of the Janata Dal – United (JD-U) at Kandi Bus Stand in Kupwara district. Four activists were injured in this incident.
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Two hours before the Handwara attack, terrorists attacked a vehicle carrying activists of the Janata Dal – United (JD-U) at Kandi Bus Stand in Kupwara district. Four activists were injured in this incident.
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September - 6 
Sargodha Police said on September 6 that two terrorists responsible for the August 9, 2002, Taxila Church blast had been arrested. The accused are reported to have confessed to their crime. Police have also reportedly arrested an unspecified number o
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Sargodha Police said on September 6 that two terrorists responsible for the August 9, 2002, Taxila Church blast had been arrested. The accused are reported to have confessed to their crime. Police have also reportedly arrested an unspecified number of persons from Multan and Layyah based on these confessions.
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September - 6 
A large cache of arms was seized in Chuchhepati, Chabahil area, in the capital Kathmandu, also on September 6. Besides, another seizure was made in Nunthala area Solukhumbu socket bombs
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A large cache of arms was seized in Chuchhepati, Chabahil area, in the capital Kathmandu, also on September 6. Besides, another seizure was made in Nunthala area Solukhumbu socket bombs
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September - 6 
Another report said security forces shot dead insurgents’ platoon commander ‘Bibek’ in an operation in Bhaisanaka area, Dang District, on September 6. Also 400kg of explosives and 490 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident-site.
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Another report said security forces shot dead insurgents’ platoon commander ‘Bibek’ in an operation in Bhaisanaka area, Dang District, on September 6. Also 400kg of explosives and 490 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident-site.
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September - 6 
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, a former RNA soldier was shot dead in Nuwakot, on September 6, a delayed report said.
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, a former RNA soldier was shot dead in Nuwakot, on September 6, a delayed report said.
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September - 6 
Security forces arrested five cadres of an unidentified Indian tribal outfit with two United States made Sub Machine Guns (SMGs) on September 6. While three were arrested from Baughat, Eidgarh, two more were arrested later from Charghat in the same a
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Security forces arrested five cadres of an unidentified Indian tribal outfit with two United States made Sub Machine Guns (SMGs) on September 6. While three were arrested from Baughat, Eidgarh, two more were arrested later from Charghat in the same area. They were in police custody when reports last came in. Further details are awaited.
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September - 6 
Opposition People’s Alliance (PA) spokesperson Sarath Amunugama said, on September 6, his formation is considering approaching the Supreme Court to secure the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The United National Front (UNF
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Opposition People’s Alliance (PA) spokesperson Sarath Amunugama said, on September 6, his formation is considering approaching the Supreme Court to secure the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The United National Front (UNF) government has lifted the ban on the LTTE with effect from midnight September 5. The ban was lifted even as the Opposition PA and the Sinhala chauvinist Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) were planning to apply pressure against the move through mass agitation. The LTTE was banned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in 1998. The Defence Minister is empowered to sign the order on banning an organisation or lifting the same. However, according to the provisions of Sixth Amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution, the Supreme Court can proscribe an organisation espousing separatism. The PA is now consulting legal luminaries on approaching the Supreme Court.
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September - 6 
The proposed 19th Constitutional amendment would be gazetted on September 9, the state-run Daily News said on September 7. The government was waiting till September 6, yesterday––the deadline it had set––for a response from President Chandrika Kimara
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The proposed 19th Constitutional amendment would be gazetted on September 9, the state-run Daily News said on September 7. The government was waiting till September 6, yesterday––the deadline it had set––for a response from President Chandrika Kimaratunga detailing her suggestions on the amendment. However, reports said the President had made verbal suggestions, but did not send a written document. Reportedly, her suggestions were incorporated into the draft amendment. Following the gazette notification, the amendment would be tabled in Parliament. The 19th amendment seeks to curtail the powers of the President to dissolve the House.
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September - 7 
A Pakistani terrorist of the Jamait-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) was, meanwhile, killed in an encounter in Behnipora, Kupwara district. In the same district, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in theMachhil sector, close to the Line of
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A Pakistani terrorist of the Jamait-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) was, meanwhile, killed in an encounter in Behnipora, Kupwara district. In the same district, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in theMachhil sector, close to the Line of Control (LoC).
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September - 7 
A Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) executive committee member Sridam Debbarma was set free in Dhalai district by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on September 7, said media reports. He had been abducted
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A Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) executive committee member Sridam Debbarma was set free in Dhalai district by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on September 7, said media reports. He had been abducted by NLFT terrorists from Gurudhayal Para, West Tripura district, on May 3, 2002.
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September - 7 
According to media reports of September 7, a Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) terrorist has surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) at Kwakta in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The terrorist belongs to Lalhenkha village of Jiribam district. He rep
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According to media reports of September 7, a Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) terrorist has surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) at Kwakta in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The terrorist belongs to Lalhenkha village of Jiribam district. He reportedly handed over a carbine, 145 rounds of ammunition, two magazines and combat fatigues to the BSF while surrendering.
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September - 7 
Andhra Pradesh police recovered three high-intensity landmines on the road connecting Puttaparthi and Kothacheruvu mandals (administrative unit) in Anantpur district, on September 7. Police suspect the landmines were fixed to eliminate senior police
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Andhra Pradesh police recovered three high-intensity landmines on the road connecting Puttaparthi and Kothacheruvu mandals (administrative unit) in Anantpur district, on September 7. Police suspect the landmines were fixed to eliminate senior police officials and political leaders.
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September - 7 
Delhi Police, on September 7, filed a charge-sheet against Iftikhar Geelani, son-in-law of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, accusing him of passing on sensitive documents to Pakistan. The documents related to the deployment details
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Delhi Police, on September 7, filed a charge-sheet against Iftikhar Geelani, son-in-law of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, accusing him of passing on sensitive documents to Pakistan. The documents related to the deployment details of Indian troops and para-military forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The charge-sheet was filed in the court of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, in which Geelani was charged under various sections of the Official Secrets Act and section 120-B (Criminal Conspiracy) and section 292 (pornography) of Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court took cognizance of the charge-sheet and fixed September 16 as the date for hearing Geelani's bail application. Geelani was arrested in Delhi on June 9, 2002.
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September - 7 
Four persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs), were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade at a Security Forces (SFs) patrol party in Kulgam, Anantnag district.
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Four persons, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs), were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade at a Security Forces (SFs) patrol party in Kulgam, Anantnag district.
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September - 7 
In a separate incident, an SF personnel was injured when terrorists, in Shrakwara village, fired several shots towards the residence of National Conference candidate Mohammed Yusuf Bhat, contesting from Sangrama constituency in the forthcoming Jammu
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In a separate incident, an SF personnel was injured when terrorists, in Shrakwara village, fired several shots towards the residence of National Conference candidate Mohammed Yusuf Bhat, contesting from Sangrama constituency in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly polls.
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September - 7 
In another incident, two Pakistan-trained terrorist of the HM, including a self-styled ‘area commander’, surrendered, along with arms and ammunition, to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Border Security Force (BSF), in Jammu, on September 7. Operati
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In another incident, two Pakistan-trained terrorist of the HM, including a self-styled ‘area commander’, surrendered, along with arms and ammunition, to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Border Security Force (BSF), in Jammu, on September 7. Operating in Gool and Mahore areas of Udhampur district, the surrendered terrorists were reportedly responsible for several strikes against SFs during the last four-to-five years. Speaking to the media, the IGP said many terrorists have surrendered to the BSF and some of them have been provided employment in the BSF; they are doing an excellent job in countering terrorism operations, he added. Some more terrorists operating in the area are likely to surrender, he maintained.
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September - 7 
In another reported incident some unidentified gunmen killed a person at Sidon village under Churachandpur police station.
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In another reported incident some unidentified gunmen killed a person at Sidon village under Churachandpur police station.
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September - 7 
Quoting official sources, media reports said security forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives in Assam's Darrang district, on September 7. 2,960 electric detonators kept in a polybag and hidden inside a plastic water tank had been buried by
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Quoting official sources, media reports said security forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives in Assam's Darrang district, on September 7. 2,960 electric detonators kept in a polybag and hidden inside a plastic water tank had been buried by suspected terrorists in the Dakshin Chubri area of the district. Using metal detectors and sniffer dogs, the explosives were recovered by SFs during a search operation. They were subsequently destroyed by the bomb disposal squad of the Army. Reports, however, did not disclose the identity of the group that had buried the explosives.
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September - 7 
Shamsher Bahadur Singh has been appointed new chief of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar. According to a press release issued by an unidentified Sena spokesperson, in Patna, on September 7, Singh was unanimously elected to head t
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Shamsher Bahadur Singh has been appointed new chief of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners in Bihar. According to a press release issued by an unidentified Sena spokesperson, in Patna, on September 7, Singh was unanimously elected to head the Sena at a secret meeting of the organisation in Patna attended by senior members from Bihar and adjoining states of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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September - 7 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on September 7, Chief Election Commissioner J M Lyngdoh said conditions in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) were satisfactory for a "free and fair" conduct of the State Legislative Assembly elections. He said, "The polls an
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on September 7, Chief Election Commissioner J M Lyngdoh said conditions in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) were satisfactory for a "free and fair" conduct of the State Legislative Assembly elections. He said, "The polls and security arrangements are in place... We had to tie a few loose ends. We are much better prepared today than during my earlier visit."
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September - 7 
The Kashmir Committee (KC) and the All Parities Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in a meeting in New Delhi, on September 7, discussed ‘specific proposals’ regarding the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue. The meeting decided that the KC would meet
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The Kashmir Committee (KC) and the All Parities Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in a meeting in New Delhi, on September 7, discussed ‘specific proposals’ regarding the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue. The meeting decided that the KC would meet its Pakistani counterpart. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Kashmir Committee member Dilip Padgaonkar said, "We have decided to meet Kashmir Committee of Pakistan at any time and place of convenience". During the talks in New Delhi, it was also decided that discussions should be held at various levels, and even simultaneously. APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the talks had moved a "great deal forward" as the discussions now were centred on "specific issues" and "steps" to resolve the issue’
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September - 7 
To ensure violence-free elections in 13 Assembly segments of Jammu district, which go to polls in the second phase of elections on September 24, authorities have decided to deploy 105 additional companies of central paramilitary forces. With threats
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To ensure violence-free elections in 13 Assembly segments of Jammu district, which go to polls in the second phase of elections on September 24, authorities have decided to deploy 105 additional companies of central paramilitary forces. With threats of terrorist attacks looming large, the authorities have declared 103 polling stations, out of a total of 1092, as hyper-sensitive. Speaking to the media in Jammu on September 7, a senior Election Department official said, "We are mostly concentrating on the Assembly constituencies falling in the borders areas where besides the threat of terrorist strikes, the firing and shelling from Pakistan side could also create problems during the electioneering".
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September - 7 
Two persons were abducted in separate incidents from Kishtwar and Mendhar by unidentified terrorists. While one had been abducted from the Dhok Jantholi area on September 7 night reports did not mention the date on which the other civilian was abduct
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Two persons were abducted in separate incidents from Kishtwar and Mendhar by unidentified terrorists. While one had been abducted from the Dhok Jantholi area on September 7 night reports did not mention the date on which the other civilian was abducted.
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September - 7 
A bomb blast occurred at the Madhyapur Thimi municipal office early on September 7 morning causing damage worth-NR 250,000, media reports quoting police sources said. There were, however, no casualties reported in the incident. Reportedly, two alleg
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A bomb blast occurred at the Madhyapur Thimi municipal office early on September 7 morning causing damage worth-NR 250,000, media reports quoting police sources said. There were, however, no casualties reported in the incident. Reportedly, two alleged Maoist insurgents left the bomb on the municipal office premises by distracting the watchman on duty there.
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September - 7 
Besides, the insurgents shot dead another solider, on September 7, in Sauraha Chowk, Chitwan district, and a constable in Rupandehi district, reports said.
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Besides, the insurgents shot dead another solider, on September 7, in Sauraha Chowk, Chitwan district, and a constable in Rupandehi district, reports said.
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September - 7 
The insurgents shot at a police constable on guard duty at the Bindhyabasini temple in Pokhara, on September 6. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Reports said, it was, perhaps, for the first time that the insurgents had killed
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The insurgents shot at a police constable on guard duty at the Bindhyabasini temple in Pokhara, on September 6. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Reports said, it was, perhaps, for the first time that the insurgents had killed anyone in Pokhara town, a favourite tourist resort in Nepal.
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September - 7 
A local Awami League (AL) leader was arrested on September 7 from Doulatpur village, in Belkuchi upazila (sub-division), for illegal possession of a locally-made pistol. Police has filed a case against him.
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A local Awami League (AL) leader was arrested on September 7 from Doulatpur village, in Belkuchi upazila (sub-division), for illegal possession of a locally-made pistol. Police has filed a case against him.
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September - 7 
Two extortionists were arrested for attempting to extort money from the acting Registrar of Khulna University (KU). The two were apprehended in his office when they went to collect Taka 5,000, on September 7. The extortionists were first held by the
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Two extortionists were arrested for attempting to extort money from the acting Registrar of Khulna University (KU). The two were apprehended in his office when they went to collect Taka 5,000, on September 7. The extortionists were first held by the University staff and were later handed over to police. The extortionists are allegedly activists of the outlawed Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP). A case has been filed against them with Batiaghata police station under the Speedy Trial Act.
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September - 7 
Defence Secretary Austin Fernando said, on September 7, the roads leading to Hartley College and Methodist Girls High School in Point Pedro, Jaffna district, would remain out of bounds for the public. He said the two institutions fall within the hig
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Defence Secretary Austin Fernando said, on September 7, the roads leading to Hartley College and Methodist Girls High School in Point Pedro, Jaffna district, would remain out of bounds for the public. He said the two institutions fall within the high security zone encompassing the harbour, courthouse, rest house and some other public offices. "As such only principals, students and teachers will be allowed to use the roads that leads to these schools without any checking," he announced at a conference held at the Sri Lankan Army’s 52-4 Brigade headquarters in Point Pedro. "The members of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in Jaffna will be allowed to monitor to ensure the freedom of movement of students through the college road," he added. Pupils of the two institutions clashed with the security forces on September 2 and forced open the roads. The two institutions were shut down, following the incident, and they would re-opened tomorrow, September 9.
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September - 7 
Media reports, on September 8, said veteran Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) commander and a member of the LTTE delegation at earlier rounds of peace talks with the government, Yogaratnam Yogi went to Jaffna from the Wanni on a private visit,
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Media reports, on September 8, said veteran Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) commander and a member of the LTTE delegation at earlier rounds of peace talks with the government, Yogaratnam Yogi went to Jaffna from the Wanni on a private visit, sometime last week. Yogi, a top-ranking commander of the LTTE, does not any longer participate in military operations. But he is reportedly actively involved in the LTTE’s political-wing. He was member of the LTTE team that had held talks with the Indian government ahead of the signing of the 1987-Indian Peace Keeping Force Accord (IPKF Accord) between India and Sri Lanka. Also he was part of the LTTE-Premadasa government negotiations in the 1990s.
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September - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) hailed the government's decision to de-proscribe the organisation. The LTTE, in a statement issued, on September 7, from its headquarters in the Wanni, praised the act of "courage and strength of will demon
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) hailed the government's decision to de-proscribe the organisation. The LTTE, in a statement issued, on September 7, from its headquarters in the Wanni, praised the act of "courage and strength of will demonstrated by the government of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe" towards taking the peace process forward. Stating that the biggest impediment to the forthcoming September 16-peace talks, in Thailand, has been removed, LTTE political-wing chief S. Thamilselvan added that the group was hopeful and positive towards the talks. Thamilselvan also said the LTTE was now witnessing a marked difference in the attitude of the Sri Lankan government towards negotiations.
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September - 7 
The Presidential Secretariat, on September 7, said President Chandrika Kumaratunga has asked the government, on September 5, to provide her with a copy of the agreement signed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the latter’s sea movem
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The Presidential Secretariat, on September 7, said President Chandrika Kumaratunga has asked the government, on September 5, to provide her with a copy of the agreement signed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the latter’s sea movements. She had, earlier, on August 16, requested a copy of the instructions issued to the Sri Lanka Navy Commander on the sea movement of LTTE cadres. In her letter the President drew attention of the government to the reports claiming that the LTTE has been permitted to mount weapons on its seafaring vessels. She wrote, "I now understand that the LTTE has been permitted to have weapons fitted to their vessels during their movements in the sea." Strongly disapproving of the permission, the President further said, "…I consider it highly dangerous considering the track record of the LTTE, which has violated several fundamental conditions of the present MoU [Memorandum of Understanding on Permanent Cessation of Hostilities––signed in February 2002] and other previous cease-fire agreements".
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September - 8 
According to a media report, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists at his residence, in Sonamullah village, Kupwara district, on September 8.
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According to a media report, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists at his residence, in Sonamullah village, Kupwara district, on September 8.
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September - 8 
According to media reports, Nagaland police have arrested Bhulchie Limbu, a former cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in connection with September 5-highway robbery at Piphema, in Nagaland.
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According to media reports, Nagaland police have arrested Bhulchie Limbu, a former cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in connection with September 5-highway robbery at Piphema, in Nagaland.
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September - 8 
According to media reports, on September 8 the railway police seized an AK 47 rifle, 36 rounds of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) bullets and other ammunition hidden in a box inside a coach of the Delhi-bound North East Express, in Guwahati. Police suspect
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According to media reports, on September 8 the railway police seized an AK 47 rifle, 36 rounds of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) bullets and other ammunition hidden in a box inside a coach of the Delhi-bound North East Express, in Guwahati. Police suspect that the arms and ammunition were meant for sabotage. However, investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 8 
According to media sources, Nagaland police recovered a dead body on September 8 from the vicinity of the Administrative Institute Complex in Kohima. The victim was reportedly identified as Ruopfu, who is believed to be the Angami region 'finance sec
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According to media sources, Nagaland police recovered a dead body on September 8 from the vicinity of the Administrative Institute Complex in Kohima. The victim was reportedly identified as Ruopfu, who is believed to be the Angami region 'finance secretary' of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Reports said the deceased was earlier abducted from the area. A massive manhunt is on to nab the culprits, the report added.
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September - 8 
Andhra Pradesh police seized 400 gelatine sticks at the Mahatma Gandhi Bust Station in the State capital Hyderabad, on September 8. Police sources said the gelatine sticks were found in a gunny bag that was abandoned. A case has been registered and f
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Andhra Pradesh police seized 400 gelatine sticks at the Mahatma Gandhi Bust Station in the State capital Hyderabad, on September 8. Police sources said the gelatine sticks were found in a gunny bag that was abandoned. A case has been registered and further investigations are on.
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September - 8 
In another incident, terrorists killed a government employee at Tangpora bypass in the Batmaloo area, also on the same day.
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In another incident, terrorists killed a government employee at Tangpora bypass in the Batmaloo area, also on the same day.
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September - 8 
Media reports of September 8 said Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has appealed to terrorists to give up the path of violence for a 'cause' that has no relevance. He said, "It is quite irrelevent and unjustified that some youths of the State are t
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Media reports of September 8 said Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has appealed to terrorists to give up the path of violence for a 'cause' that has no relevance. He said, "It is quite irrelevent and unjustified that some youths of the State are taking up arms for independent state on the pretext of finding solution to the prolonged deprivation and negligence." He was speaking at a seminar on ‘Militancy and it’s solution’ organised by the College Teachers Association, Agartala.
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September - 8 
Seven civilians were injured when a grenade hurled towards an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) patrol missed the target and exploded near the sub-district hospital in Bijbehara.
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Seven civilians were injured when a grenade hurled towards an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) patrol missed the target and exploded near the sub-district hospital in Bijbehara.
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September - 8 
The Kashmir Committee (KC) and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), on September 8, called for a ‘structured dialogue’ among all parties concerned, including people across the borders, to create conditions conducive for a solution to the Kashm
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The Kashmir Committee (KC) and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), on September 8, called for a ‘structured dialogue’ among all parties concerned, including people across the borders, to create conditions conducive for a solution to the Kashmir issue. After a meeting in Delhi, a joint statement by the KC and the APHC said all parties must rise above their traditional positions, abandon extreme stands and show flexibility and realism to reach an acceptable, honourable and durable solution. APHC leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, while speaking to the media after the meeting, said, "The Hurriyat would continue with its poll boycott call as elections are a closed chapter for us. Elections in the past had failed to resolve the Kashmir issue''. Reacting to the KC’s decision to meet Pakistan's Kashmir Committee, he said, "It is indeed a step forward and the Hurriyat is also of the firm belief that besides government-to-government contact, there should be a people-to-people contact''.
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September - 8 
A media report quoting an Arab journalist indicated that the Al Qaeda has established a strong network in Karachi where top aides of Osama bin Laden have been hiding since the collapse of the Taliban regime in the year 2001. Yosri Fouda, who works
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A media report quoting an Arab journalist indicated that the Al Qaeda has established a strong network in Karachi where top aides of Osama bin Laden have been hiding since the collapse of the Taliban regime in the year 2001. Yosri Fouda, who works in the London bureau of Al Jazeera television network, has reportedly said he had met some front-ranking Al Qaeda operatives in Karachi, in September 2002. He told an American news agency that the Al Qaeda has many hideouts in the city. In an interview to United Press International, in London, he claimed the Al Qaeda had reportedly chosen him to deliver a message to the world on the first anniversary of 9/11 and had taken him to Karachi from London. Fouda is reported to have met the chief of Al Qaeda's ‘military committee’ and the coordinator for the 9/11 hijackings and attacks that followed.
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September - 8 
Four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, were killed in the Kehror Pucca area of Lodhran district during an encounter with police, on September 8. According to a press note, police personnel were headed for Adda Zakir
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Four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, were killed in the Kehror Pucca area of Lodhran district during an encounter with police, on September 8. According to a press note, police personnel were headed for Adda Zakira to make some recoveries based on disclosures made by accompanying LeJ terrorists Muhammad Akram and Muhammad Wasim. The two accused were reportedly arrested in the third week of August 2002 from Vehari district. The press note further claimed that, when the Kehror Pucca police team was near Pul Rinf Jadah, two unidentified assailants attacked them and managed to free the accused. In the ensuing encounter, four persons, including the two accompanying terrorists, were killed. However, a LeJ terrorist managed to escape. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 8 
Also, the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) troops shot a suspected Maoist insurgent dead in Phulchoki, above Godavari, on September 8, the Defence Ministry said.
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Also, the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) troops shot a suspected Maoist insurgent dead in Phulchoki, above Godavari, on September 8, the Defence Ministry said.
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September - 8 
Four more policemen, two in Udayapur and two in Rupandehi, sustained injuries in attacks by the Maoists.
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Four more policemen, two in Udayapur and two in Rupandehi, sustained injuries in attacks by the Maoists.
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September - 8 
Further reports said the insurgents have planted landmines in the area to prevent reinforcements from reaching the spot. In fact, a security force personnel was injured in an ambush laid by the insurgents while trying to reach the clash-site, the Hom
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Further reports said the insurgents have planted landmines in the area to prevent reinforcements from reaching the spot. In fact, a security force personnel was injured in an ambush laid by the insurgents while trying to reach the clash-site, the Home Ministry said.
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September - 8 
Latest reports from Nepal said at least 49 policemen were killed and 21more wounded––five of them grievously, in an attack on a police post in Bhiman, 18km away from Sindhuli district headquarters, on September 8 around midnight. Earlier reports held
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Latest reports from Nepal said at least 49 policemen were killed and 21more wounded––five of them grievously, in an attack on a police post in Bhiman, 18km away from Sindhuli district headquarters, on September 8 around midnight. Earlier reports held that 40 policemen were killed in the attack. An estimated 1,100 insurgents were reportedly involved in the attack that lasted for nearly five hours. It has been conformed that two Maoist insurgents, too, were killed during the attack. However, Minister of State for Home Devendra Raj Kandel, who visited the incident-site, said 70 insurgents are feared dead. Reinforcements have been rushed-in and intensive combing operations are in progress, when reports last came in. The police post, being manned by 74 personnel, has been completely destroyed and an unspecified number of weapons were looted. Giving the break-up of police fatalities, the Home Ministry said Inspector Krishna Bahadur Shrestha, a Sub-Inspector, three Assistant Sub-Inspectors, 13 head constables and 31 constables were killed in the attack.
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September - 8 
Media reports from Nepal, on September 9, said the ‘state of Emergency might be re-promulgated' in the wake of repeated Maoist onslaughts beginning midnight September 8. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, who visited one of the sites of the clashes,
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Media reports from Nepal, on September 9, said the ‘state of Emergency might be re-promulgated' in the wake of repeated Maoist onslaughts beginning midnight September 8. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka, who visited one of the sites of the clashes, Sandikharka, said the Cabinet was being compelled to think of re-imposing the Emergency and has asked the Opposition to give a ‘serious thought’ to the matter.
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September - 8 
Nepalese Minister of State for Home Affairs Devendra Raj Kandel said, on September 8, today, that an estimated 40 police personnel have been killed and 19 more injured in an attack by Maoist insurgents in Sindhuli district, around midnight. The insur
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Nepalese Minister of State for Home Affairs Devendra Raj Kandel said, on September 8, today, that an estimated 40 police personnel have been killed and 19 more injured in an attack by Maoist insurgents in Sindhuli district, around midnight. The insurgents attacked the Bhimad police post in the eastern district. Besides, 11 policemen are missing. Among those killed is police inspector Krishna Prasad Shrestha. Details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 8 
Reports quoting eyewitnesses claimed an estimated 3,000 insurgents were involved in the attack. They had surrounded the area and trapped the SF personnel, reports said. Less than 12 hours before the Sandhikharka-attack, the insurgents attacked the B
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Reports quoting eyewitnesses claimed an estimated 3,000 insurgents were involved in the attack. They had surrounded the area and trapped the SF personnel, reports said. Less than 12 hours before the Sandhikharka-attack, the insurgents attacked the Bhiman Area Police Post in Sindhuli district, around midnight on September 8, killing at least 49 policemen and injuring 21 more. Latest reports held that the dead bodies of at least 50 insurgents were dumped in a nearby river following the midnight attack. Reports even claimed that the insurgents had shot dead policemen from the rear even after they had laid down arms and surrendered. Also, the insurgents fired at two military helicopters carrying SF reinforcements to Sandhikharka and partially damaged two of them, thus forcing them to land elsewhere.
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September - 8 
Royal Nepal Army Chief of Staff Gen. Prajwalla Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana would be superannuating tomorrow, September 9. Preparatory to retirement, General Rana went on leave, reports said. Gen. Pyar Jung Thapa will succeed Gen .Rana as the Chief of
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Royal Nepal Army Chief of Staff Gen. Prajwalla Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana would be superannuating tomorrow, September 9. Preparatory to retirement, General Rana went on leave, reports said. Gen. Pyar Jung Thapa will succeed Gen .Rana as the Chief of Army Staff.
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September - 8 
The Defence Ministry said, in an attack on September 8 night, Maoist insurgents in Sandhikharka, headquarters of Argakhachi district, western Nepal, killed 68 security force (SF) personnel and a civilian. Also, the insurgents have reportedly abducted
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The Defence Ministry said, in an attack on September 8 night, Maoist insurgents in Sandhikharka, headquarters of Argakhachi district, western Nepal, killed 68 security force (SF) personnel and a civilian. Also, the insurgents have reportedly abducted an estimated 100 SF personnel. The Maoist insurgents, too, reportedly faced heavy casualties, but their number is not known, when reports last came in. Counting the Maoist toll has been further rendered difficult as they have reportedly carried away their dead colleagues. Further, they destroyed all government office buildings in Sandhikharka, besides, setting on fire many government vehicles. Unconfirmed reports claimed that 85 SFs were killed in the attack.
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September - 8 
A court in Kushtia has sentenced a man, on September 8, to 14 years in jail for possessing illegal arms. Bangladesh Rifles had arrested three persons on June 11, 2001, from a market in Daulatpur upazila (sub-division). They had recovered a pistol fro
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A court in Kushtia has sentenced a man, on September 8, to 14 years in jail for possessing illegal arms. Bangladesh Rifles had arrested three persons on June 11, 2001, from a market in Daulatpur upazila (sub-division). They had recovered a pistol from one of them. The other two have been acquitted.
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September - 9 
13 civilians were injured as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker at Batmaloo.
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13 civilians were injured as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker at Batmaloo.
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September - 9 
A Mumbai court, on September 9, would frame charges against six alleged members of the Dawood Ibrahim gang in a case of alleged conspiracy to kill politicians, including Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani. They also planned to strike key installations
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A Mumbai court, on September 9, would frame charges against six alleged members of the Dawood Ibrahim gang in a case of alleged conspiracy to kill politicians, including Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani. They also planned to strike key installations in Mumbai and elsewhere. According to police, two of these gangsters were arrested last year in a case of theft. During interrogation, they revealed their plans to kill prominent politicians and trigger explosions at important public places. Their disclosure led to the arrest of four others from Chennai and Bangalore.
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September - 9 
A National Liberation Front of Tripura- Nayanbasi Jamatiya (NLFT-N) 'sergeant', Maya Darlong, surrendered at the Kailashahar police station, in Agartala, on September 9. He had escaped from the Kalangi base camp in Bangladesh. Reports said some arms
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A National Liberation Front of Tripura- Nayanbasi Jamatiya (NLFT-N) 'sergeant', Maya Darlong, surrendered at the Kailashahar police station, in Agartala, on September 9. He had escaped from the Kalangi base camp in Bangladesh. Reports said some arms and ammunition were also seized, subsequently, on the basis of the information provided by him.
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September - 9 
According to a media report, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on September 9, the US administration has warned Pakistan not to interfere in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaki
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According to a media report, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on September 9, the US administration has warned Pakistan not to interfere in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at a banquet hosted for visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha in Washington. "I reaffirmed to the minister that we have spoken to the Pakistanis about not interfering in any way with those elections, which we expect will be free and fair," said Powell. Powell also said the US was still pressing Pakistan to crack down on cross-border infiltration. "I reaffirmed to the minister that we would continue to press the Pakistan government to do everything possible to stop the cross-border infiltration," he said.
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September - 9 
According to media reports of September 9, Nagaland Chief Minister S.C.Jamir demanded the extension of the ban the on National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Jamir sub
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According to media reports of September 9, Nagaland Chief Minister S.C.Jamir demanded the extension of the ban the on National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Jamir submitted a memorandum to Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani requesting extension of the ban, which is due to expire in November 2002. The report added that the Chief Minister fears that withdrawal of the ban might escalate ongoing internecine killings in Nagaland. Cases pending against NSCN-IM leaders had earlier been withdrawn by the Nagaland government. Media reports indicated that Jamir’s demand has created apprehension on the future of the ongoing peace process.
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September - 9 
An alert crew foiled an attempt to hijack an Air Seychelles plane carrying approximately 200 persons from Mumbai to Male, on September 9. Two persons carrying knives tried to enter the cockpit, but were overpowered by the cabin crew. The aircraft la
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An alert crew foiled an attempt to hijack an Air Seychelles plane carrying approximately 200 persons from Mumbai to Male, on September 9. Two persons carrying knives tried to enter the cockpit, but were overpowered by the cabin crew. The aircraft landed safely at the international airport in Male, the capital of Maldives, and the crew handed over the two men, identified as Indians, to Maldives’ National Security Service.
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September - 9 
In another incident, three Army personnel, including a Captain, and a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member, were among six persons killed during an encounter with terrorists at Lower Dubri, Mahore area of Reasi police district, on the same day. Off
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In another incident, three Army personnel, including a Captain, and a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member, were among six persons killed during an encounter with terrorists at Lower Dubri, Mahore area of Reasi police district, on the same day. Official sources said the encounter followed an attack on a joint patrol party of Army and VDC members. In the over-two hour-long encounter a civilian and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, too, were killed; another civilian was injured. Some five to seven terrorists of the group managed to escape.
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September - 9 
Madhya Pradesh police arrested five persons, including two ex-servicemen, an Army personnel and a Bangladeshi national, in Katni, on September 9, for their alleged links with Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (I
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Madhya Pradesh police arrested five persons, including two ex-servicemen, an Army personnel and a Bangladeshi national, in Katni, on September 9, for their alleged links with Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Police have also seized some incriminating documents from their possession.
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September - 9 
Media reports said six terrorists and a surrendered terrorist were killed in separate incidents on September 9 and 10 in Assam. Four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed during an encounter that followed a raid on a hid
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Media reports said six terrorists and a surrendered terrorist were killed in separate incidents on September 9 and 10 in Assam. Four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed during an encounter that followed a raid on a hideout in the Gopaljhoa area of Mahamaya reserve forest in Dhubri district, on September 9. The terrorist hideout was also destroyed during the raid. An AK-56 rifle, a 303 rifle, two Chinese grenades and unspecified quantity of assorted ammunition were seized from the incident site.
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September - 9 
Official sources in south Kashmir indicated, meanwhile, that, on receipt of specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout at Dangarpora, Aeshmuqam, Anantnag district. According to the tip-off, a group of terrorists was present at the
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Official sources in south Kashmir indicated, meanwhile, that, on receipt of specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout at Dangarpora, Aeshmuqam, Anantnag district. According to the tip-off, a group of terrorists was present at the house of a civilian and in the ensuing encounter the target house was destroyed, while two terrorists were killed. One of the slain terrorists was described as a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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September - 9 
Official sources in south Kashmir indicated, meanwhile, that, on receipt of specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout at Dangarpora, Aeshmuqam, Anantnag district. According to the tip-off, a group of terrorists was present at the
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Official sources in south Kashmir indicated, meanwhile, that, on receipt of specific information, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout at Dangarpora, Aeshmuqam, Anantnag district. According to the tip-off, a group of terrorists was present at the house of a civilian and in the ensuing encounter the target house was destroyed, while two terrorists were killed. One of the slain terrorists was reportedly a ‘battalion commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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September - 9 
On September 9, a terrorist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction was reportedly killed in the ongoing internecine clash allegedly by the rival NSCN- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). Media reports quoting police sources said the s
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On September 9, a terrorist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction was reportedly killed in the ongoing internecine clash allegedly by the rival NSCN- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). Media reports quoting police sources said the slain terrorist had been abducted on September 7. Later, his body was found from the woods of Kitsubouzou, Kohima. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 9 
On September 9, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said he would reaffirm India’s determination to counter terrorism across the globe in his talks with US President George Bush and other world leaders on the fringes of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
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On September 9, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said he would reaffirm India’s determination to counter terrorism across the globe in his talks with US President George Bush and other world leaders on the fringes of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting. He was speaking in New Delhi before leaving for the United States (US). Vajpayee will address the UNGA on September 13. He said, "Our basic message is… democracies of the world can play a crucial role in countering terrorism together… In the present world situation, it is inevitable that the global war against terrorism and our own determined efforts against cross-border terrorism would figure in my various bilateral interruptions in New York." The Prime Minister dismissed reports mooting conversion of the Line of control (LoC), with Pakistan, to the International Border to resolve the Jammu and Kashmir issue saying, "I have also heard about it". He also rejected a proposal to allow the Ram Jethmalani-led Kashmir Committee (KC) to visit Pakistan to hold talks with leaders there.
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September - 9 
Police arrested one ‘area commander’ of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and his two associates on the outskirts of Ranchi on September 9. Police sources said the arrested Naxalites confessed during interrogation
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Police arrested one ‘area commander’ of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and his two associates on the outskirts of Ranchi on September 9. Police sources said the arrested Naxalites confessed during interrogation that they were planning to blow up a police picket in the area. The arrested Naxalites were wanted in connection with the killing of police personnel and looting of arms in May 2001.
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September - 9 
Police in Amritsar, on September 9, arrested 15 persons for smuggling narcotics from Pakistan via the Jammu border. Details of seizures made are awaited.
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Police in Amritsar, on September 9, arrested 15 persons for smuggling narcotics from Pakistan via the Jammu border. Details of seizures made are awaited.
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September - 9 
SF personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout at Dada village, under Arnas police station jurisdiction, Reasi area. Recoveries made from the hideout included two pistols, three magazines, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), eight timer pencils, 10
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SF personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout at Dada village, under Arnas police station jurisdiction, Reasi area. Recoveries made from the hideout included two pistols, three magazines, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), eight timer pencils, 10 electronic detonators, two ordinary detonators, a wireless set, a Pika gun, 40 pistol rounds, 50 Pika rounds, 12 AK magazines and three RPG rounds. However, no arrests were made from the hideout, as the terrorists were not present when it was raided.
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September - 9 
Six Meghalaya police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were reportedly killed in an ambush laid by proscribed Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists at Chocpot, in the Garo hills of Meghalaya, on September 9. A
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Six Meghalaya police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were reportedly killed in an ambush laid by proscribed Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists at Chocpot, in the Garo hills of Meghalaya, on September 9. According to media sources, a police team immediately rushed to the site and evacuated a wounded policeman, besides recovering the bodies of his dead colleagues. Quoting official reaction, media reports claimed, besides the ANVC, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), too, could have been involved in the incident. A massive combing operation is on to nab the terrorists.
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September - 9 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on September 9, Kanu Sanyal, one of the prominent leaders of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—movement in the country disapproved the People’s War Group’s (PWG) strategy of forming armed squads and carrying out mil
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on September 9, Kanu Sanyal, one of the prominent leaders of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—movement in the country disapproved the People’s War Group’s (PWG) strategy of forming armed squads and carrying out military attacks in the name of revolutionary warfare. He said, "Without people's support the squads would become alienated and without people's participation no revolution can take place.'' Sanyal, was in Hyderabad to participate in a meeting of the Central Coordination Committee of Communist Organisations of India (Marxist-Leninist) and the Communist Party of India–Marxist-Leninist (Unity Initiative) [CPI-ML-Unity Initiative]. He pointed out that any movement without popular mass base was bound to fail. "We have seen it in West Bengal during 1967, when Charu Mazumdar followed his avowed policy of concentrating more on military actions rather than mobilising and organising people for seizure of lands and properties of landlords.''
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September - 9 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed by SFs at Zalora, Sopore area, Baramulla district.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed by SFs at Zalora, Sopore area, Baramulla district.
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September - 9 
Unidentified terrorists, on September 9, massacred five civilians of the minority community, including two couples and injured another in Dudasan Pain, Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district. Official sources said two terrorists - one of who was weari
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Unidentified terrorists, on September 9, massacred five civilians of the minority community, including two couples and injured another in Dudasan Pain, Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri district. Official sources said two terrorists - one of who was wearing a police uniform - entered the residence of an ex-serviceman in Dudasan Pain and killed him, his son and daughter-in-law. Later, the same terrorists attacked another house, approximately 50m away from the earlier house and killed a couple. The terrorists escaped after the killings, sources added. Security forces (SFs) have, meanwhile, intensified search operations in Dudasan Pain to track down the terrorists involved in the killings. However, no arrests have been made thus far.
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September - 9 
According to a media report, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on September 9, the US administration has warned Pakistan not to interfere in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaki
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According to a media report, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on September 9, the US administration has warned Pakistan not to interfere in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at a banquet hosted for visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha in Washington. "I reaffirmed to the minister that we have spoken to the Pakistanis about not interfering in any way with those elections, which we expect will be free and fair," said Powell. Powell also said the US was still pressing Pakistan to crack down on cross-border infiltration. "I reaffirmed to the minister that we would continue to press the Pakistan government to do everything possible to stop the cross-border infiltration," he said.
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September - 9 
Five persons accused of a second plot to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf in April 2002 have been arrested, official sources said in Karachi on September 9. The suspects belonged to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Aalmi (HuMA), which allegedly plan
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Five persons accused of a second plot to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf in April 2002 have been arrested, official sources said in Karachi on September 9. The suspects belonged to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Aalmi (HuMA), which allegedly planned two assassination attempts in April. Four HuMA terrorists were arrested in July in connection with the first assassination plot. The second plot was reportedly hatched after the failure of the earlier attempt.
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September - 9 
Also, the Army recovered guns, socket bombs, equipment to prepare ambushes, pistols arms spares and explosives from Gorkha, Sindhuli, Bhajang and Jhapa.
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Also, the Army recovered guns, socket bombs, equipment to prepare ambushes, pistols arms spares and explosives from Gorkha, Sindhuli, Bhajang and Jhapa.
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September - 9 
Radio Nepal, was quoted, on September 9, as announcing that 77 security force (SF) personnel abducted by Maoist insurgents have returned safely to their base. Earlier reports said some 100 SFs had been abducted following clashes in Sandhikarkha on Se
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Radio Nepal, was quoted, on September 9, as announcing that 77 security force (SF) personnel abducted by Maoist insurgents have returned safely to their base. Earlier reports said some 100 SFs had been abducted following clashes in Sandhikarkha on September 9.
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September - 9 
Reports said at least 267 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Argakanchi district, on September 9 night. "After a search around Sandhikarkha", (the site of the clashes), 17 bodies that have been buried were recovered and some about 150 more l
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Reports said at least 267 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes in Argakanchi district, on September 9 night. "After a search around Sandhikarkha", (the site of the clashes), 17 bodies that have been buried were recovered and some about 150 more lay buried by a river-bank, the Defence Ministry claimed. However, rest of the dead-bodies were reportedly carried away by the fleeing insurgents.
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September - 9 
Reports said Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba paid a visit to the Arghakanchi district headquarters, on September 9, and inspected the clashes-site in Sandhikarkha. Deuba, who is also the Defence Minister, reviewed the situation in Pokhara after the
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Reports said Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba paid a visit to the Arghakanchi district headquarters, on September 9, and inspected the clashes-site in Sandhikarkha. Deuba, who is also the Defence Minister, reviewed the situation in Pokhara after the visit to Sandhikarkha.
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September - 9 
Reports said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 13 insurgents and injured many more in 'hot pursuit' and blocking operations at Hansapur, north of Sandhikarkha in Argakanchi district, on September 9. A soldier died and two others sustained injurie
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Reports said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 13 insurgents and injured many more in 'hot pursuit' and blocking operations at Hansapur, north of Sandhikarkha in Argakanchi district, on September 9. A soldier died and two others sustained injuries in this operation. Maoists had looted Rs.90 million in cash and jewelry from the Rashtriya Banijya Bank in Sandhikarkha , reports added.
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September - 9 
Separate reports said troops shot dead five insurgents during searches in Gorkha, Bhajang and Sindhuli districts, on September 9. Of them, three were killed at Gumda in Gorkha; one was killed at Shaipu in Sindhuli and the fifth in Bhajang, the Minist
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Separate reports said troops shot dead five insurgents during searches in Gorkha, Bhajang and Sindhuli districts, on September 9. Of them, three were killed at Gumda in Gorkha; one was killed at Shaipu in Sindhuli and the fifth in Bhajang, the Ministry said. Besides, a suspected insurgent, who broke the security cordon at Kamiya in Makwanpur, was shot dead, another report said.
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September - 9 
The Maoists abducted six activists of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist, including student leader Bishal Bhattarai, from Sitapokhari in Khotang, on September 9, a delayed report said.
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The Maoists abducted six activists of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist, including student leader Bishal Bhattarai, from Sitapokhari in Khotang, on September 9, a delayed report said.
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September - 9 
A local-level Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader Haji Mozzammel Haque was killed allegedly by the proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) terrorists, on September 9 in Naogaon. A village watchman also sustained injuries while trying to pr
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A local-level Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader Haji Mozzammel Haque was killed allegedly by the proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) terrorists, on September 9 in Naogaon. A village watchman also sustained injuries while trying to protect him. The terrorists reportedly managed to escape from the incident-site. Further details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 9 
Armed activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) killed an activist of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and injured 10 others on the Madan Mohan College premises in Sylhet, on September 9, media reports said. Two of the injured have been hospital
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Armed activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) killed an activist of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and injured 10 others on the Madan Mohan College premises in Sylhet, on September 9, media reports said. Two of the injured have been hospitalised. The incident led to counter attacks on ICS activists and the ransacking of a Jamaat-e- Islami leader's house. Arson has been reported in other parts of the town, too. Security has been intensified in the town and eight persons have been arrested in this regard. Reportedly, trouble started when ICS activists prevented some JCD cadres from going to a meeting, besides attacking them.
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September - 9 
Speakers at a roundtable in Dhaka, held on September 9, suggested a comprehensive strategy for the global fight against terrorism, which includes democracy, the rule of law, alleviation of poverty, dialogue and understanding. Bangladeshi intellectual
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Speakers at a roundtable in Dhaka, held on September 9, suggested a comprehensive strategy for the global fight against terrorism, which includes democracy, the rule of law, alleviation of poverty, dialogue and understanding. Bangladeshi intellectuals and US Ambassador in Dhaka, Mary Ann Peters, participated in the roundtable sponsored by the Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA). The issue of an internationally accepted definition of terrorism and its links with root causes like poverty and absence of good governance was discussed. Speakers reiterated the commitment of Bangladesh to the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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September - 9 
Facilitator in the peace talks, Norway, made an official announcement, on September 9, that the direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be held at a hotel close to the Sattahip Naval
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Facilitator in the peace talks, Norway, made an official announcement, on September 9, that the direct peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be held at a hotel close to the Sattahip Naval Base, in Thailand. An opening ceremony would be held 10.30 a.m. on September 16. Subsequently, four sessions of talks would be held at the same venue. A new release approved by both the government and the LTTE would be issued on September 18 at 2 p.m., at a news conference to be held at the conclusion of the first round of talks.
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September - 9 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe came down heavily on the opponents to the ongoing peace process and said ‘only some disillusioned and disgruntled politicians who thrive on communal politics have refrained from providing support to the peace proce
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe came down heavily on the opponents to the ongoing peace process and said ‘only some disillusioned and disgruntled politicians who thrive on communal politics have refrained from providing support to the peace process'. He was speaking at a massive pro-government and pro-peace process rally––"People’s Power Rally"––organised by his United National Front coalition in the capital Colombo, on September 9. He further said his involving Norway and suggesting an interim administration in the North and the East were merely a continuation and extension of the steps initiated by President Chandrika Kumaratunga, who has reportedly not lent complete support to the ongoing peace process.
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September - 10 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Bhebladongpar, Patacharkuchi police station limits, Barpeta district, said separate reports of September 10, quoting official sources. Details of the incident are awaite
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Bhebladongpar, Patacharkuchi police station limits, Barpeta district, said separate reports of September 10, quoting official sources. Details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 10 
A woman activist of the NC had also been killed in a terrorist attack at her house in Baramulla town on September 10.
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A woman activist of the NC had also been killed in a terrorist attack at her house in Baramulla town on September 10.
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September - 10 
According to media reports, National Conference (NC) candidate in Sangrama constituency, Mohammad Yusuf Bhat, had a narrow escape when a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed him in the Wagoora locality of Baramulla district on September 10. One
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According to media reports, National Conference (NC) candidate in Sangrama constituency, Mohammad Yusuf Bhat, had a narrow escape when a group of unidentified terrorists ambushed him in the Wagoora locality of Baramulla district on September 10. One of his escort personnel was killed and two others sustained injuries in the incident.
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September - 10 
According to media sources, two Manipur-based People's Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists were charge sheeted under Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) by the Delhi Police on September 10. The reports quoting Delhi police said the outfit had asked these
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According to media sources, two Manipur-based People's Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists were charge sheeted under Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) by the Delhi Police on September 10. The reports quoting Delhi police said the outfit had asked these terrorists to find safe hideouts for its cadres and its proscribed political wing, Revolutionary People's Front (RPF). The accused have also been charge sheeted under Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Passport Act. The police had arrested the terrorists on March 15, 2002 from a South Delhi colony.
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September - 10 
Also, a Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) member was killed when suspected ULFA terrorists opened gunfire at a group that had gathered at local club-cum-library at Balajan in Dhubri district. Another SULFA member and four other persons escaped unhurt from the
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Also, a Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) member was killed when suspected ULFA terrorists opened gunfire at a group that had gathered at local club-cum-library at Balajan in Dhubri district. Another SULFA member and four other persons escaped unhurt from the incident site. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 10 
At Hompora in Handwara, a security force personnel was killed and another injured when terrorists attacked their convoy.
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At Hompora in Handwara, a security force personnel was killed and another injured when terrorists attacked their convoy.
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September - 10 
At Pattan on the Srinagar-Baramulla road, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a security forces vehicle. It missed the intended target and exploded at a crowded spot, killing one civilian and causing injuries to 21 others.
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At Pattan on the Srinagar-Baramulla road, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a security forces vehicle. It missed the intended target and exploded at a crowded spot, killing one civilian and causing injuries to 21 others.
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September - 10 
At Wagat village in Handwara district, terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian and later killed him. Both the PDP and NC have claimed that the slain person belonged to their party. In another incident, a NC-turned-PDP activist was killed by
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At Wagat village in Handwara district, terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian and later killed him. Both the PDP and NC have claimed that the slain person belonged to their party. In another incident, a NC-turned-PDP activist was killed by unidentified terrorists at his home in Puchhal, Pulwama town.
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September - 10 
Giving details of the security arrangements, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) K Rajindra Kumar said, "Adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure that militants do not succeed in disrupting the polls…Anyone who tries to disrupt the p
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Giving details of the security arrangements, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) K Rajindra Kumar said, "Adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure that militants do not succeed in disrupting the polls…Anyone who tries to disrupt the polls will be neutralised for which we are completely geared up".
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September - 10 
In an interview to the Washington Post on September 10, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister, Yashwant Sinha, said the Bush Administration is making a ‘fundamental mistake’ by not fully recognising that Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism. He said,
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In an interview to the Washington Post on September 10, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister, Yashwant Sinha, said the Bush Administration is making a ‘fundamental mistake’ by not fully recognising that Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism. He said, "It cannot be that Pakistan stops bad terrorism and cooperates in stopping bad terrorism in Afghanistan and continues with 'good terrorism' in Kashmir." He said that Islamic terrorists have begun to cross into Jammu and Kashmir across the Line of Control (LoC), reversing the decline soon after Pakistan pledged in June 2002, to put a permanent end to cross-border terrorism.
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September - 10 
In another election related incident, terrorists attacked the motorcade of NC’s Tangmarg candidate and brother of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, Mustafa Kamaal, at Nadirgund, in the Tangmarg area. However, no loss of life or injuries has been report
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In another election related incident, terrorists attacked the motorcade of NC’s Tangmarg candidate and brother of Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, Mustafa Kamaal, at Nadirgund, in the Tangmarg area. However, no loss of life or injuries has been reported in this incident. Separately, terrorists also fired upon the vehicle of People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Bandipore candidate Mohammad Abdullah Wani, at Gund-e-Dachhan in Bandipore. Official sources said that five persons sustained injuries in this incident.
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September - 10 
In another encounter that occurred, on September 10, one more NDFB terrorist was killed at Shimla in Barpeta district. A 9mm revolver, two Chinese grenades and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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In another encounter that occurred, on September 10, one more NDFB terrorist was killed at Shimla in Barpeta district. A 9mm revolver, two Chinese grenades and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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September - 10 
Media reports quoting official sources said two terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in West Tripura district, on September 10. Identified as Sanat Jamatia and Moha
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Media reports quoting official sources said two terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in West Tripura district, on September 10. Identified as Sanat Jamatia and Mohan Jamatia respectively, the terrorists also handed over two country-made guns and six rounds of live cartridges to the security forces at the CRPF’s Gamaibar camp. However, reports did not make it clear whether the terrorists belonged to the Nayanbasi Jamatiya or the Biswamohan faction of the NLFT.
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September - 10 
Media reports said the Union government has assured the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) that various Bodo issues, including its economic aspects would be addressed in near future. A meeting was held in New Delhi, on September 10, where the Deputy Prime
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Media reports said the Union government has assured the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) that various Bodo issues, including its economic aspects would be addressed in near future. A meeting was held in New Delhi, on September 10, where the Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani discussed the same with a BLT delegation that included 'vice chairman' Kamal Mushahary and 'publicity secretary' Mainoo Daimari. The BLT leaders were reportedly told by the Deputy Premier that an inter-ministerial meeting had been scheduled for October 13 and 14 to work out an economic package for the Bodo areas. The government plans to include the Planning Commission, Human Resources Development (HRD) Ministry, Department for Development of the North Eastern Region (DONER), Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Union Finance Ministry in the proposed meeting. Amendment to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, demand of a Central University, and recognition of the Bodo language under Eighth Schedule of the Constitution were also discussed at the meeting.
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September - 10 
Official sources said that two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Lar in Ganderbal. Three more terrorists were killed in another encounter at Sail Kunan in Damhal Hanjipora locality of Anantnag district.
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Official sources said that two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at Lar in Ganderbal. Three more terrorists were killed in another encounter at Sail Kunan in Damhal Hanjipora locality of Anantnag district.
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September - 10 
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee arrived in New York on September 10 for a weeklong visit during which he will impress upon world leaders the need for joint efforts to combat terrorism and to put pressure on Pakistan to end infiltration in Jammu a
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Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee arrived in New York on September 10 for a weeklong visit during which he will impress upon world leaders the need for joint efforts to combat terrorism and to put pressure on Pakistan to end infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources indicated that the need to put pressure on Pakistan to make it keep its promise to end infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir would be high on the agenda when he meets the US President George W Bush on September 12.
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September - 10 
Security agencies across the country have been put on a high alert to thwart any possible attempt by terrorist groups to cause trouble on the eve of the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. According to media
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Security agencies across the country have been put on a high alert to thwart any possible attempt by terrorist groups to cause trouble on the eve of the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. According to media reports, Union Home Ministry has sent a not to all State governments to maintain strict vigil at various important installations and around VIP persons. In Delhi, special security arrangements have been made amidst threats by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to attack some important installations or important political figures. Speaking to the media on September 10, the Delhi police chief, RS Gupta, said special "Quick Reaction Teams" had been formed to thwart any attempt of the terrorists to attack any important installations.
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September - 10 
Skeletons of three victims abducted and subsequently killed allegedly by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists were exhumed by the police from Khirodsardarpara village in West Tripura district, on September 10, delayed reports said.
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Skeletons of three victims abducted and subsequently killed allegedly by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists were exhumed by the police from Khirodsardarpara village in West Tripura district, on September 10, delayed reports said. The recovery was made following the interrogation of an arrested NLFT terrorist. The victims were identified as Rajat Chakrabarty ––abducted on January 10 from Padmanagar village of West Tripura district, and Amal Chakrabarty and Gobinda Deb, both abducted from Karaimura village of the same district, on January 14. Further investigations into the matter are on.
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September - 10 
Speaking in a TV programme in New Delhi on September 10, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, senior leader of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said his group is ready to discuss an alternative to independence, including autonomy, if the Union g
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Speaking in a TV programme in New Delhi on September 10, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, senior leader of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said his group is ready to discuss an alternative to independence, including autonomy, if the Union government to resolve the Kashmir issue initiates a peace process. He said, "In a hypothetical situation, if Government of India tomorrow says independent Jammu and Kashmir is not viable, let them come up with an alternative which fulfils aspirations of the people of Kashmir and helps in establishing permanent peace…If they provide an alternative to independence, we are ready to discuss it." Maintaining that Hurriyat wanted a peaceful and negotiated resolution to the Kashmir problem, he said "we are ready to discuss any option from autonomy to azadi. We have an open mind" on that. He also said if a solution agreeable to India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir was arrived at, "Jehadis will have to fall in line, otherwise we will rise against them".
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September - 10 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 10, Defence Minister George Fernandes accused Pakistan of using its regular forces to disrupt the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pakistani forces were indulging
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 10, Defence Minister George Fernandes accused Pakistan of using its regular forces to disrupt the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pakistani forces were indulging in acts to provoke India especially in the sector between Drass and Kargil on the Line of Control (LoC). Elaborating on moves by Pakistani forces to disrupt the election process, he referred to heavy shelling in Kargil sector and said, "these are signs that even Pakistani forces are getting involved in moves to disrupt the polls".
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September - 10 
The Election Commission of India on September 10 said it was satisfied with the poll and security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir for the four phased elections beginning September 16. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Chief Electoral Officer Pram
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The Election Commission of India on September 10 said it was satisfied with the poll and security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir for the four phased elections beginning September 16. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Chief Electoral Officer Pramod Jain said, "The chief Election Commissioner, the Election Commissioner and several senior election officials visited several parts of the State and they were satisfied with poll arrangements in the State".
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September - 10 
West Bengal police arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) near Binnaguri army cantonment area in Jalpaiguri, on September 10. Some army documents were also recovered from his possession. Police sources said the agent, Satta
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West Bengal police arrested an agent of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) near Binnaguri army cantonment area in Jalpaiguri, on September 10. Some army documents were also recovered from his possession. Police sources said the agent, Sattar Ali, was arrested following interrogation of another ISI module member Nazrul at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on September 8, and a tip off by intelligence agencies. Ali reportedly confessed to his involvement with the ISI, besides some important information and names of some of his associates operating in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan and some other States during interrogation, official sources maintained.
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September - 10 
Another terrorist group Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen (TuM, said it would do whatever it could to disrupt the electoral process, but would not target voters. TuM chief Sheikh Jameelur Rehman, said "We are of the firm opinion that no Kashmiri will take part in
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Another terrorist group Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen (TuM, said it would do whatever it could to disrupt the electoral process, but would not target voters. TuM chief Sheikh Jameelur Rehman, said "We are of the firm opinion that no Kashmiri will take part in the polls willingly. If anyone showed up at the polling stations, he would have been driven there at gunpoint by the task force or the renegades."
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September - 10 
Salim Hashmi, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson, said "The people of Kashmir, who are fighting Indian occupation at different levels, will completely boycott the polls by themselves."
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Salim Hashmi, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson, said "The people of Kashmir, who are fighting Indian occupation at different levels, will completely boycott the polls by themselves."
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September - 10 
The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) in a statement from Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), on September 10 threatened to continue killing supporters of the Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), schedule
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The Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) in a statement from Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), on September 10 threatened to continue killing supporters of the Legislative Assembly elections in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), scheduled to commence on September 16. "We not only stand by our announcement to disrupt the mock polls, but we are vigorously implementing it," said Abdur Rafia, a front ranking JuM leader. Rafia claimed his group had killed and would continue to kill all those taking part in or willingly supporting the "sham exercise". "We have killed around 25 activists, including candidates, of the National Conference in the past three months. All of them were active in electioneering," Rafia added.
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Also they had destroyed the Moti range forest post in Parbat, on September 10. Further, the village development committee office of Changhunarayan in Bhaktapur district was destroyed in an attack, on September 11.
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Also they had destroyed the Moti range forest post in Parbat, on September 10. Further, the village development committee office of Changhunarayan in Bhaktapur district was destroyed in an attack, on September 11.
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September - 10 September - 11
Other reports said the insurgents, on September 10 and 11, attacked village district development committee buildings in Kavre and Sindhupalchowk districts, besides setting-off explosions at the home of former Minister Netra Bikram Thapa.
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Other reports said the insurgents, on September 10 and 11, attacked village district development committee buildings in Kavre and Sindhupalchowk districts, besides setting-off explosions at the home of former Minister Netra Bikram Thapa.
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September - 10 
Separately, reports on September 10 said, minor damage was caused in a bomb blast at the land revenue office in Bhaktapur, even as it was being defused. Also another bomb exploded in Ekantakuna under similar circumstances, also on the same day.
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Separately, reports on September 10 said, minor damage was caused in a bomb blast at the land revenue office in Bhaktapur, even as it was being defused. Also another bomb exploded in Ekantakuna under similar circumstances, also on the same day.
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September - 10 
The Defence Ministry and local authorities said two soldiers of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) and 17 Maoist insurgents, including two women cadres, were killed in operations against the insurgents on September 10 and 11. A soldier died in a grenade ex
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The Defence Ministry and local authorities said two soldiers of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) and 17 Maoist insurgents, including two women cadres, were killed in operations against the insurgents on September 10 and 11. A soldier died in a grenade explosion during hot pursuit of the insurgents in Pyuthan district and another died in Pukuwa in the same district during clashes on September 10. At lease one insurgent was killed in Pyuthan.
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September - 10 
The Defence Ministry said 13 Maoist insurgents were shot dead in operations across five districts, on September 10 and 11. Of these, four were killed at Purano Gaon, Pyuthan district, in clashes reported on September 10, the Ministry said.
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The Defence Ministry said 13 Maoist insurgents were shot dead in operations across five districts, on September 10 and 11. Of these, four were killed at Purano Gaon, Pyuthan district, in clashes reported on September 10, the Ministry said.
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September - 10 September - 11
Troops shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in Dang, on September 10. Four more were killed in Kailali, and one in Gorkha, also on the same day. Another report said three insurgents who attempted to break a security forces (SFs) cordon at Bhadgaon in Sun
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Troops shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in Dang, on September 10. Four more were killed in Kailali, and one in Gorkha, also on the same day. Another report said three insurgents who attempted to break a security forces (SFs) cordon at Bhadgaon in Sunsari, was killed on September 11.
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September - 10 
An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre was arrested on September 10 while on an extortion bid in Bagerhat, and was sent on a ten-day remand. Authorities would also investigate his involvement in three cases of murder in Chittagong. He is a cadre of the
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An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre was arrested on September 10 while on an extortion bid in Bagerhat, and was sent on a ten-day remand. Authorities would also investigate his involvement in three cases of murder in Chittagong. He is a cadre of the Habib Khan group of the IVS, reports claimed.
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September - 10 
Media reports said the Khulna University Acting Registrar was allegedly asked by unidentified terrorists to pay an extortion amount of Taka (Bangladeshi currency) 2,00,000, on September 10. The terrorists have threatened to kill him if he would fail
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Media reports said the Khulna University Acting Registrar was allegedly asked by unidentified terrorists to pay an extortion amount of Taka (Bangladeshi currency) 2,00,000, on September 10. The terrorists have threatened to kill him if he would fail to do so. The incident has been reported to Batiaghata and Sonadanga police personnel.
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September - 10 
Defence Minister Tilak Marapone said, on September 10, Army camps removed from certain locations in the Northeast province had been relocated close to their original places. He denied that troops’ strength in Tamil areas had been reduced. "The number
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Defence Minister Tilak Marapone said, on September 10, Army camps removed from certain locations in the Northeast province had been relocated close to their original places. He denied that troops’ strength in Tamil areas had been reduced. "The number of army camps in the northeast province is at present 486. Of this only 120 camps have been removed", the Defence Minister said. It was agreed by the terms of the February 2002-‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that some of the camps would be removed from their then existing locations. He also said "The army occupies sixty one public buildings in the northeast province. 6197 soldiers are stationed in these camps." The Minister was answering a question raised in Parliament by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian Sunil Handunetti.
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September - 10 
Reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) top commander ‘colonel’ Raju (Kuyilan) passed away on August 25 due to terminal illness. Among the senior-most commanders, he was the special commander of LTTE’s elite Leopard Comman
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Reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) top commander ‘colonel’ Raju (Kuyilan) passed away on August 25 due to terminal illness. Among the senior-most commanders, he was the special commander of LTTE’s elite Leopard Commandos. He had reportedly played a key role in developing the LTTE-artillery division.
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September - 10 
The Sri Lankan Cabinet, on September 10, approved the draft bill of 19th Amendment to the Constitution. A gazette notification would be issued today, September 11, and the bill sent to Parliament for its consideration. President Chandrika Kumaratunga
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet, on September 10, approved the draft bill of 19th Amendment to the Constitution. A gazette notification would be issued today, September 11, and the bill sent to Parliament for its consideration. President Chandrika Kumaratunga reportedly did not attend the Cabinet meeting and has already expressed her opposition to the bill. She held that the bill was not necessary, as she had assured Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe that she would not dissolve Parliament as long as he had a majority in the House. The proposed Amendment seeks to curtail the powers of the President to dissolve the House with its consent.
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September - 11 
A campaign-party led by Indian National Congress (Indira) general secretary Ambika Soni and State Congress Committee president Ghulam Nabi Azad was attacked by a group of four terrorists dressed in Army fatigues in Surankote. 10 SF personnel were kil
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A campaign-party led by Indian National Congress (Indira) general secretary Ambika Soni and State Congress Committee president Ghulam Nabi Azad was attacked by a group of four terrorists dressed in Army fatigues in Surankote. 10 SF personnel were killed when their vehicle was struck by grenades lobbed by terrorist and subsequently fired upon. The Congress leaders had a narrow escape in the attack. Two civilians were also killed, while 22 others sustained injuries. SFs killed two of the attacking-terrorists in retaliatory firing. A search was on for other two terrorists involved in the attack, when reports last came in. The identity of the terrorists could not immediately be established. According to a local police officer, it was for the first time that terrorists struck in the heart of Surankote City.
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September - 11 
A Delhi court, on September 11, began recording statements of the accused in the case relating to the December 13, 2001-attack on Parliament House. During the proceedings, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, while admitting he was in c
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A Delhi court, on September 11, began recording statements of the accused in the case relating to the December 13, 2001-attack on Parliament House. During the proceedings, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, while admitting he was in contact with terrorist Tariq Ahmed––a close associate of the JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar and a proclaimed offender in the case, however denied the prosecution’s allegations that he was prepared by Tariq for jehad. He also denied he had arranged hideouts for the five Pakistani terrorists who stormed the Parliament House. He said Tariq had told him that Mohammed would go to Delhi and stay for a few months, but he had not instructed him to take Mohammed with him.
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September - 11 
A Hizbul-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist identified as Abu Rashid was killed in an encounter that followed a search operation in Banihal, Jammu, on September 11. An AK 56, five AK magazines and 17 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from the slain t
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A Hizbul-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist identified as Abu Rashid was killed in an encounter that followed a search operation in Banihal, Jammu, on September 11. An AK 56, five AK magazines and 17 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist. No other terrorist could be spotted during further search in the area. Also, a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed in a grenade attack near Islamia College in Srinagar.
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September - 11 
According to media reports, a self-styled major and a self-styled corporal of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have been arrested, on September 11, by the personnel of 13th Assam Rifles. The terrorists, Nagnwang and Akhon,
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According to media reports, a self-styled major and a self-styled corporal of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have been arrested, on September 11, by the personnel of 13th Assam Rifles. The terrorists, Nagnwang and Akhon, were arrested from Mon district while trying to extort RS 50, 000 from a local trader. Security force personnel recovered an automatic pistol and a walkie-talkie from the terrorists, reports added.
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September - 11 
According to media reports, the Election Commission (EC), on September 11, announced a list of 21 additional identification pointers, apart from Photo Identity Cards, which the voters could produce to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming State
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According to media reports, the Election Commission (EC), on September 11, announced a list of 21 additional identification pointers, apart from Photo Identity Cards, which the voters could produce to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Quoting EC sources, reports said voters would be allowed to caste their vote on the basis of voters’ slips issued to the households by the Election Registration Officers, passports, driving licenses, income tax identity (PAN) cards, service identity cards issued by State/Union government, public sector undertakings, local bodies or other private industrial houses. Registration certificates issued by the Relief Commissioner or relief agencies working under, or in collaboration with him, bank/post office passbooks, ration cards issued prior to August 1, 2002, SC/ST certificates, student identity cards, property document. Arms licenses, conductor licenses, pension documents such as ex-servicemen's pension book/pension payment order, ex-servicemen's widow/dependent certificates, railway/bus passes, certificate of physical handicap, freedom fighter identity cards and domicile certificates are the other documents that would enable a voter to take part in the elections.
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September - 11 
An unidentified spokesman of the Abu Qasim group of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) also informed the local media that one of its cadres, Abu Veqas, had led the group that carried out the killings. Besides, the Al-Barq, too, claimed responsibility, in a me
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An unidentified spokesman of the Abu Qasim group of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) also informed the local media that one of its cadres, Abu Veqas, had led the group that carried out the killings. Besides, the Al-Barq, too, claimed responsibility, in a message sent to a news agency.
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September - 11 
Andhra Pradesh police arrested two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), involved in the August 23-attack on the Anakapalle and Chodavaram police stations, Visakhapatnam district and the abduction of five police personnel, o
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Andhra Pradesh police arrested two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), involved in the August 23-attack on the Anakapalle and Chodavaram police stations, Visakhapatnam district and the abduction of five police personnel, on the Vaddadi-Madugula ghat road, in the same district, on September 11.
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September - 11 
In yet another incident, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade on Minister of State for Tourism and NC’s Noorabad candidate Ms Sakeena Itoo's house at Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir. Two civilians reportedly sustained injuries in the attack.
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In yet another incident, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade on Minister of State for Tourism and NC’s Noorabad candidate Ms Sakeena Itoo's house at Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir. Two civilians reportedly sustained injuries in the attack.
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September - 11 
Inaugurating a photo exhibition on September 11, in New Delhi, on the 9/1-terrorist attacks in the United States (US), Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said the killing of Law Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was intended at ‘subverting’ democracy in th
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Inaugurating a photo exhibition on September 11, in New Delhi, on the 9/1-terrorist attacks in the United States (US), Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said the killing of Law Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was intended at ‘subverting’ democracy in the country. He said, " These incidents of violence (in J&K) are in the same category as the attack on Indian Parliament on December 13. They are an attack on democracy and are intended to subvert the will of the people who would like to exercise their right to elect an assembly".
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September - 11 
Media reports also said that, in another major attack to disrupt the ongoing election process in the State, terrorists killed 14 persons and injured 22 others, on the same day, in Poonch district.
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Media reports also said that, in another major attack to disrupt the ongoing election process in the State, terrorists killed 14 persons and injured 22 others, on the same day, in Poonch district.
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September - 11 
Media reports indicate terrorists continue to attack public rallies ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. State Law Minister and a candidate of the ruling National Conference from Lolab constituency in Kupwar
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Media reports indicate terrorists continue to attack public rallies ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. State Law Minister and a candidate of the ruling National Conference from Lolab constituency in Kupwara district, Mushtaq Ahmed Lone was killed on September 11 while addressing a public meeting at Government High School, in Tikipora. Three security force (SF) personnel––his body guards––were also killed in the attack. Reports, quoting police sources said an armed terrorist in woman's attire managed to sneak into the election rally along with other women audience and fired gun shots on the Minister and his security guards after he received a signal from his colleagues, who reportedly waited in a nearby field. Two civilians and three other SF personnel were also injured in the attack. The terrorist managed to escape taking advantage of the chaos that followed. SFs did not retaliate with a view to avoiding any civilian casualty. Police were investigating the matter when reports last came in.
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September - 11 
NC’s Baramulla candidate Ghulam Nabi Kachroo's house was also attacked separately by unidentified terrorists at Kanlibagh, Baramulla. His Personal Security Officer (PSO) sustained injuries in the attack.
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NC’s Baramulla candidate Ghulam Nabi Kachroo's house was also attacked separately by unidentified terrorists at Kanlibagh, Baramulla. His Personal Security Officer (PSO) sustained injuries in the attack.
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September - 11 
Police sources said the arrested Naxalites were members of the Korukonda squad of the PWG’s Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee.
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Police sources said the arrested Naxalites were members of the Korukonda squad of the PWG’s Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee.
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September - 11 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee joined world leaders in New York, on September 11, to mourn victims of the 9/11-terrorist attacks in the United States, and to honour those who had laid down their lives in the rescue operation.
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee joined world leaders in New York, on September 11, to mourn victims of the 9/11-terrorist attacks in the United States, and to honour those who had laid down their lives in the rescue operation.
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September - 11 
Reports also said three different outfits owned responsibility for the attack. A terrorist belonging to the little known "Al-Aarifeen" outfit called up the local media to claim responsibility. He also reportedly warned others to refrain from the elec
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Reports also said three different outfits owned responsibility for the attack. A terrorist belonging to the little known "Al-Aarifeen" outfit called up the local media to claim responsibility. He also reportedly warned others to refrain from the election process.
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September - 11 
The same group of terrorists also fired at and injured a civilian while he was trying to run for safety. Subsequently, the terrorists also set-off an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) to prevent any rescue and relief work. An SF personnel who sustain
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The same group of terrorists also fired at and injured a civilian while he was trying to run for safety. Subsequently, the terrorists also set-off an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) to prevent any rescue and relief work. An SF personnel who sustained injuries in the blast died later in the hospital, said unconfirmed reports.
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September - 11 
Two bomb blasts occurred on the rail tracks near Rajla village, Jamui district, shortly after the 2305-up Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express had crossed on September 11 night. Railway sources said no damage was caused to the track or the train, and no pas
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Two bomb blasts occurred on the rail tracks near Rajla village, Jamui district, shortly after the 2305-up Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express had crossed on September 11 night. Railway sources said no damage was caused to the track or the train, and no passenger was injured.
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September - 11 
Two terrorist-hideouts were also unearthed at Kishtwar and Doda during search operations. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition, including a pistol, four AK magazines, 47 rounds of AK ammunition, three Chinese grenades and 10kg RDX were reco
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Two terrorist-hideouts were also unearthed at Kishtwar and Doda during search operations. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition, including a pistol, four AK magazines, 47 rounds of AK ammunition, three Chinese grenades and 10kg RDX were recovered.
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September - 11 
Union Defence Minister George Fernandes visited Srinagar to review the security scenario in the State.
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Union Defence Minister George Fernandes visited Srinagar to review the security scenario in the State.
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September - 11 
According to a media report quoting official sources, security agencies have confiscated five passports allegedly belonging to Osama bin Laden’s children during the arrest of 9/11 suspect Ramzi Binalshibh in Karachi, on September 11.
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According to a media report quoting official sources, security agencies have confiscated five passports allegedly belonging to Osama bin Laden’s children during the arrest of 9/11 suspect Ramzi Binalshibh in Karachi, on September 11.
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September - 11 
Five Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-Al-Almi (HuMA) terrorists arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf were remanded to the custody of the Criminal Investigating Department (CID), till September 14. Justice Shabbier Ahmed of th
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Five Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-Al-Almi (HuMA) terrorists arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf were remanded to the custody of the Criminal Investigating Department (CID), till September 14. Justice Shabbier Ahmed of the Sindh High Court passed the order, on September 11. Police had announced their arrest, on September 9.
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September - 11 
Media reports said, two alleged Al Qaeda terrorists were killed and seven security force personnel injured in an encounter at the Defence Housing Authority in Karachi, on September 11. The encounter followed a raid on an apartment where the terrorist
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Media reports said, two alleged Al Qaeda terrorists were killed and seven security force personnel injured in an encounter at the Defence Housing Authority in Karachi, on September 11. The encounter followed a raid on an apartment where the terrorists had taken shelter. The identity of the slain terrorists could not be established immediately. Five others, suspected to be associated with the Al Qaeda, were also arrested. Details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 11 
‘Comrade’ Prachanda, the chairman of the Maoist insurgents, in a statement signed on September 11, and sent to newspaper offices in Nepal said he was ready to declare cease-fire and participate in negotiations, provided that the government was willin
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‘Comrade’ Prachanda, the chairman of the Maoist insurgents, in a statement signed on September 11, and sent to newspaper offices in Nepal said he was ready to declare cease-fire and participate in negotiations, provided that the government was willing to find a positive and peaceful solution.
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September - 11 
Besides, SFs forces recovered Rs.1,00,000 and documents from the clash-sites. Also, two insurgents and an area commander were arrested, reports said, but made no clear mention of the places of arrest.
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Besides, SFs forces recovered Rs.1,00,000 and documents from the clash-sites. Also, two insurgents and an area commander were arrested, reports said, but made no clear mention of the places of arrest.
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September - 11 
Further reports said troops and local residents, on September 11, exhumed 19 more bodies of insurgents from graves around Sandhikarkha, the Argakanchi district headquarters. With these, 40 dead bodies of the insurgents have been recovered from the ar
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Further reports said troops and local residents, on September 11, exhumed 19 more bodies of insurgents from graves around Sandhikarkha, the Argakanchi district headquarters. With these, 40 dead bodies of the insurgents have been recovered from the area. Reportedly, six bodies were draped in the party flag of the insurgents, indicating they were senior cadres.
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September - 11 
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, guards at the Nepal Bank Ltd., in Bhandara, Chitwan district, were overpowered, on September 11, and Rs.1.2 million in cash and Rs 1.34 lakhs-worth jewelry and two weapons of the guards were looted, local au
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, guards at the Nepal Bank Ltd., in Bhandara, Chitwan district, were overpowered, on September 11, and Rs.1.2 million in cash and Rs 1.34 lakhs-worth jewelry and two weapons of the guards were looted, local authorities said.
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Media reports quoting police sources said at least seven security force (SF) personnel––two policemen and five troops of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA)–– were killed, on September 12, in an ambush laid by Moist insurgents at Hatiya, midway between Phurke
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Media reports quoting police sources said at least seven security force (SF) personnel––two policemen and five troops of the Royal Nepal Army (RNA)–– were killed, on September 12, in an ambush laid by Moist insurgents at Hatiya, midway between Phurkechaur and Damar, 15km east of Heatauda. An SF patrol party of 17 soldiers and four policemen heading towards Hatiya to inspect the forest check post burnt down by the insurgents on September 11 was ambushed resulting in SF casualties, reports added.
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September - 11 
On September 11 during night, Maoist insurgents attacked and damaged the home of former Minister of State Bhakta Bahadur Rokaya at Mahat in Jumla.
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On September 11 during night, Maoist insurgents attacked and damaged the home of former Minister of State Bhakta Bahadur Rokaya at Mahat in Jumla.
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September - 11 
Separately, another insurgent was shot dead in Kalikot, also on the same day. Also, two more insurgents were killed, on September 11, in Banke.
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Separately, another insurgent was shot dead in Kalikot, also on the same day. Also, two more insurgents were killed, on September 11, in Banke.
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September - 11 
The insurgents killed a ruling Nepali Congress activist in Bartaman village, Bardia, on September 11.
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The insurgents killed a ruling Nepali Congress activist in Bartaman village, Bardia, on September 11.
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September - 11 
Three more, including District committee member Om Prakash Dhakal alias Bishal, were killed in Sunsari, while yet three more were shot dead in Kilali, on September 11.
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Three more, including District committee member Om Prakash Dhakal alias Bishal, were killed in Sunsari, while yet three more were shot dead in Kilali, on September 11.
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September - 11 
Pro-Tamil sources, quoting local residents, alleged that personnel of the elite Special Task Force (STF) assaulted six masons working on a World Bank-funded resettlement project in Saakamam, an interior Tamil village on the southeastern coast, on Sep
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Pro-Tamil sources, quoting local residents, alleged that personnel of the elite Special Task Force (STF) assaulted six masons working on a World Bank-funded resettlement project in Saakamam, an interior Tamil village on the southeastern coast, on September 11. The assault reportedly followed refusal by one of the alleged victims to offer a ride to an STF personnel. Local residents also alleged that STF personnel, who are in occupation of the irrigation department office in the area, have not been permitting villagers to cultivate their fields. A complaint on the alleged assault has been lodged with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, and a village representative added, "We will take up the matter with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission".
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September - 11 
Reports from Sri Lanka said the four-party Tamil coalition, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), has, on September 11, urged Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to postpone polls to
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Reports from Sri Lanka said the four-party Tamil coalition, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), has, on September 11, urged Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to postpone polls to the local bodies in the Northeast, due on September 25. The TNA contended, "it is inappropriate to hold local government elections in the northeast province as scheduled at a time when the government and the LTTE are to attend Thailand peace talks", due on September 16. The two sides are also set to meet several times over the next many months. TNA opponents, however, rebutted the purported reason. Instead, they held that the TNA had mismanaged the selection of its candidates, and would be faced with a situation where its rivals would control the local bodies, whereas it has wrested the parliamentary seats. Its rivals in the local bodies’ polls include the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), the Varadaraja Perumal faction of the Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) and the People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE).
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September - 11 
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Cabinet Minister Rauf Hakeem threatened to pull out of the government if the elections were postponed. Reports claimed that the TNA was hopeful that the polls would be postponed.
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Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Cabinet Minister Rauf Hakeem threatened to pull out of the government if the elections were postponed. Reports claimed that the TNA was hopeful that the polls would be postponed.
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September - 11 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) set free 85 child soldiers working its ranks and they have been restored to their families, the state-run Daily News said, on September 12. They have been set free over the past few weeks, the report said,
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) set free 85 child soldiers working its ranks and they have been restored to their families, the state-run Daily News said, on September 12. They have been set free over the past few weeks, the report said, without mentioning the time frame. Reportedly, they were directly sent to their parents/guardians and a list containing their names was given to United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Sri Lanka representative Ted Chaiban, on September 6, by LTTE political-wing chief Tamilchelvan.
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September - 11 
While the UNICEF is preparing a programme of action that would benefit the children, the LTTE and the UNICEF have reportedly agreed to work out ‘procedures for monitoring and preventing’ the recruitment of child soldiers in the future, besides releas
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While the UNICEF is preparing a programme of action that would benefit the children, the LTTE and the UNICEF have reportedly agreed to work out ‘procedures for monitoring and preventing’ the recruitment of child soldiers in the future, besides releasing more children serving in LTTE ranks.
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September - 12 
A delayed report said ULFA 'vice president' Pradip Gogoi has called the proposal to create the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) a 'blunder'. While talking to media persons in the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court premises in Guwa
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A delayed report said ULFA 'vice president' Pradip Gogoi has called the proposal to create the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) a 'blunder'. While talking to media persons in the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court premises in Guwahati, on September 12, he also warned of 'blood shed' if the Council was created. He was arrested under TADA in 1998.
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September - 12 
A high-level team headed by Union Defence Minister George Fernandes reviewed the security arrangements for the State Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at an extraordinary meeting of the Unified Headquarters in Srinagar, on Sep
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A high-level team headed by Union Defence Minister George Fernandes reviewed the security arrangements for the State Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at an extraordinary meeting of the Unified Headquarters in Srinagar, on September 12. J&K Governor G.C. Saxena, State Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and senior police and army officials attended the meeting. Quoting official sources, media reports said a decision was taken to direct the security forces to launch major search and destroy operations of terrorist hideouts, particularly in areas in the vicinity of the Line of Control (LoC). Elsewhere in the State, security forces have been directed to undertake proactive action in order to neutralize Pakistani mercenaries bent on disrupting the election process.
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September - 12 
A media report of September 11 indicated that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is keenly watching the Union government's effort to conclude a successful agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)
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A media report of September 11 indicated that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is keenly watching the Union government's effort to conclude a successful agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). In an interview given to a Guwahati-based daily through electronic mail, NDFB Chairman D R Nabla said this would encourage other terrorist outfits in the Northeast region to come forward for talks. Nabla also reportedly said the Union government's emissaries have been trying to reach out to him with a proposal to come to the negotiating table.
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September - 12 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was nabbed from place under Bilasipara police station limits, Dhubri district, Assam, on September 12, media reports said.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was nabbed from place under Bilasipara police station limits, Dhubri district, Assam, on September 12, media reports said.
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September - 12 
According to a media report, unidentified terrorists, operating from forest area overlooking Sogam village in Kupwara district, targeted Defence Minister George Fernandes and his entourage on September 12. Their helicopter reportedly failed to land f
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According to a media report, unidentified terrorists, operating from forest area overlooking Sogam village in Kupwara district, targeted Defence Minister George Fernandes and his entourage on September 12. Their helicopter reportedly failed to land for about 10 minutes, amid heavy exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces (SFs). The entourage was proceeding to attend the funeral of slain Jammu and Kashmir State Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmed Lone, following his assassination by terrorists a day earlier at an election rally, in Tikkipora village, Lolab. In addition to Fernandes, the entourage consisted of Union Home Ministry (J&K Affairs) Special Secretary Ashok Bhandari, Intelligence Bureau Additional Director K N Singh and 15 Corps Commander Lt Gen V G Patankar. The report added, after Lone’s assassination and the Fernandes’ programme of attending the funeral, terrorists had occupied the Sogam forest, within one kilometer from the funeral venue. Official sources indicated that terrorists engaged the SFs for half-an-hour and three SF personnel sustained injuries in the encounter. The funeral ceremony was disrupted as a number of people had to return home and the guard of honour was later cancelled.
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September - 12 
According to media reports, a civilian and a policeman were killed, on September 12, in a prolonged gun battle between Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists and police at Warimai, near Williamnagar, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya. State D
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According to media reports, a civilian and a policeman were killed, on September 12, in a prolonged gun battle between Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists and police at Warimai, near Williamnagar, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya. State Director-General of Police (DGP) L. Sailo claimed the ANVC terrorists involved in the incident could be the same people who had masterminded an ambush on a police team at Chokpot on September 9, in which six policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were killed. However, the DGP said police have been intensifying operations in South and East Garo Hills following the incident.
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September - 12 
According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)-sponsored economic blockade in Zunheboto district has been lifted even as it entered the 15th day, on September 12. The terrorist outfit took the decision after
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According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)-sponsored economic blockade in Zunheboto district has been lifted even as it entered the 15th day, on September 12. The terrorist outfit took the decision after various organisations, led by Sumi Hoho (tribal council), assured that stern action would be taken against violators of the "peace zone" agreement. Tezmen Longkumer, medical kilonser (minister)-cum-military supervisor of the government of the people's republic of Nagaland (GPRN) said the blockade was withdrawn in view of the assurance that the June 4, 2000-resolution on protection of peace zone would be implemented, and action would be taken against violations.
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September - 12 
According to US official sources, US President George W Bush, would discuss a ‘broad bilateral agenda’ that would include the problem of Jammu and Kashmir when he meets Vajpayee in New York, on September 12. Speaking to the media, a senior White Hous
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According to US official sources, US President George W Bush, would discuss a ‘broad bilateral agenda’ that would include the problem of Jammu and Kashmir when he meets Vajpayee in New York, on September 12. Speaking to the media, a senior White House official said, "We have a number of important issues with India, a number of areas of cooperation. And in that context also about regional security, and, of course, the problem of the Line of Control and Kashmir.''
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September - 12 
An unnamed terrorist spokesperson reportedly told the local media that Fidayeen (suicide terrorists) of the Al-Madeena Regiment, Harkat-ul--Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were planning a suicide attack on the funeral venue. He also c
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An unnamed terrorist spokesperson reportedly told the local media that Fidayeen (suicide terrorists) of the Al-Madeena Regiment, Harkat-ul--Jehad-e-Islami (HuJI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were planning a suicide attack on the funeral venue. He also claimed that six SF personnel were killed and four others injured.
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September - 12 
Andhra Pradesh police arrested 10 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Kulwakurthi, Mahboobnagar district on September 12.
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Andhra Pradesh police arrested 10 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Kulwakurthi, Mahboobnagar district on September 12.
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September - 12 
In Srinagar, SFs killed two civilians, including a surrendered terrorist of the Al Jehad, at Madeena Chowk, Gawkadal, after mistaking them to be terrorists.
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In Srinagar, SFs killed two civilians, including a surrendered terrorist of the Al Jehad, at Madeena Chowk, Gawkadal, after mistaking them to be terrorists.
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September - 12 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the Prajapantha (People’s Path) group killed a Panchayat (local body) ward member near Takkallapalli, Adilabad district, on September 12.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the Prajapantha (People’s Path) group killed a Panchayat (local body) ward member near Takkallapalli, Adilabad district, on September 12.
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September - 12 
On September 12 evening, according to media reports, Kevishe, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist, was killed in the ongoing internecine clashes in Zunheboto district, between the NSCN-K and the NSCN- Isak-Muivah (NSC
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On September 12 evening, according to media reports, Kevishe, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist, was killed in the ongoing internecine clashes in Zunheboto district, between the NSCN-K and the NSCN- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The victim, a self styled captain of the outfit, belonged to Xuivi village of Zunheboto district.
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September - 12 
Police in Sivasagar district of Assam, on September 12, withdrew the two security guards of Jayanta Hazarika, a Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) leader, who is the prime accused in the Moran Polo Club-massacre of June 16, 2001. 13
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Police in Sivasagar district of Assam, on September 12, withdrew the two security guards of Jayanta Hazarika, a Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) leader, who is the prime accused in the Moran Polo Club-massacre of June 16, 2001. 13 SULFA members had been killed in the incident.
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September - 12 
Security forces defused a 30kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Pasnoti area of Doda district. SF personnel also arrested three suspects from Baghwan Mohalla in Kishtwar and recovered as Chinese-made pistol, a magazine, 18 rounds, a web belt
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Security forces defused a 30kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Pasnoti area of Doda district. SF personnel also arrested three suspects from Baghwan Mohalla in Kishtwar and recovered as Chinese-made pistol, a magazine, 18 rounds, a web belt and a khaki berret cap from them.
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September - 12 
SFs killed three terrorists during an encounter at Kikkar Morh, Chondpora, on the Budgam-Beerwah road. Official sources said SFs were enroute to a terrorist hideout for effecting recoveries when they were attacked at Kikkar Morh. In the ensuing encou
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SFs killed three terrorists during an encounter at Kikkar Morh, Chondpora, on the Budgam-Beerwah road. Official sources said SFs were enroute to a terrorist hideout for effecting recoveries when they were attacked at Kikkar Morh. In the ensuing encounter, two Pakistani terrorists and a local terrorist were killed. The slain terrorists had been arrested in August 2002 from Rajbagh and Rawalpora localities. Five AK-56 rifles, a wireless set and 16 grenades were recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 12 
Speaking to the media in Chandigarh, on September 12, British High Commissioner Sir Rob Young termed the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as ‘important’ and said these could pave the way for fulfilling the a
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Speaking to the media in Chandigarh, on September 12, British High Commissioner Sir Rob Young termed the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as ‘important’ and said these could pave the way for fulfilling the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He said, "India has a long honourable tradition of democratic elections. We know that Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is himself committed to and keen to see that polls in Jammu and Kashmir are held in a democratic manner". Condemning the killing of J&K Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmad Lone in Kupwara on September 11, Young said, "This was an attempt to undermine the democratic process in the State", and asked Pakistan to fulfill its commitment to stop cross-border terrorism.
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September - 12 
The Assam Rifles (AR) has reportedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to both the factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to stop the ongoing factional feuds (internecine clashes) and return to their respective barracks. According to media
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The Assam Rifles (AR) has reportedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to both the factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to stop the ongoing factional feuds (internecine clashes) and return to their respective barracks. According to media reports, the deadline has begun from the evening of September 12, and was issued due to the escalating violence between the two factions in the Thonkniyu area of Nagaland. Recently, Thonkniyu witnessed a bomb blast inside the residence of serving Congress-I Legislator Shingnyu, earlier reports said. According to the AR statement issued from its Headquarters at Tuensang on the same evening, the violence and harassment inflicted on villagers by the NSCN outfits is a clear violation of cease-fire norms.
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The commitment was given at a meeting between representatives of the NSCN—Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-K and NGOs led by the Sumi Hoho in Zunheboto, the report added. It may be recollected that the NSCN-K had launched the blockade on August 28 in pr
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The commitment was given at a meeting between representatives of the NSCN—Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-K and NGOs led by the Sumi Hoho in Zunheboto, the report added. It may be recollected that the NSCN-K had launched the blockade on August 28 in protest against the abrogation of the "peace zone" and continued attacks on its camps by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction. According to some media reports, inhabitants of the area have gradually begun to experience scarcity of food and essential commodities. However, as per other sources, the district administration and the State police have been taking steps to ensure regular supply of essential goods to the area.
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September - 12 
The Prime Minister has asserted that the killing of J&K Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmad Lone was aimed at sabotaging the elections in the State. During a bilateral meeting with Danish Prime Minister Andersen Fog Rasmussen in New York, Vajpayee said, "Ever
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The Prime Minister has asserted that the killing of J&K Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmad Lone was aimed at sabotaging the elections in the State. During a bilateral meeting with Danish Prime Minister Andersen Fog Rasmussen in New York, Vajpayee said, "Every effort is being made to intimidate the voters and the candidates in Jammu and Kashmir."
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September - 12 
Two terrorists were reportedly spotted in the Mahamaya forest area after which SFs launched a search operation. However, the terrorists remained untraced when last reports came in.
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Two terrorists were reportedly spotted in the Mahamaya forest area after which SFs launched a search operation. However, the terrorists remained untraced when last reports came in.
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September - 12 
Unidentified terrorists, on September 12, stepped-up attacks on SFs targeting Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) teams at five places in Rajouri town, Fatehpur and Thanna Mandi injuring three SF personnel.
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Unidentified terrorists, on September 12, stepped-up attacks on SFs targeting Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) teams at five places in Rajouri town, Fatehpur and Thanna Mandi injuring three SF personnel.
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September - 12 
United States President George W Bush, on September 12, rejected Pakistan’s description of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as ‘freedom struggle’. He said the US would use its leverage with Pakistan to make it desist from incursions and
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United States President George W Bush, on September 12, rejected Pakistan’s description of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as ‘freedom struggle’. He said the US would use its leverage with Pakistan to make it desist from incursions and cross-border terrorism to ensure peaceful elections to the Legislative Assembly in the State. During his 35-minute meeting with Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in New York, Bush also reportedly condemned the acts of violence in J&K, specifically the killings of candidates contesting the elections there. According to media reports, US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice gave a similar assurance to her Indian counterpart Brajesh Mishra, at a separate luncheon meeting, on the same day.
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September - 12 
According to a media report, Police in Multan have arrested from the cantonment area a suspect having links with the Al Qaeda. Official sources said his accomplice managed to escape from the incident-site.
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According to a media report, Police in Multan have arrested from the cantonment area a suspect having links with the Al Qaeda. Official sources said his accomplice managed to escape from the incident-site.
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September - 12 
Italian police working with US naval intelligence said, on September 12, they had arrested 15 Pakistanis, suspected to be members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. They were reportedly taken into custody in August 2002 after arriv
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Italian police working with US naval intelligence said, on September 12, they had arrested 15 Pakistanis, suspected to be members of the Al Qaeda terrorist network of Osama bin Laden. They were reportedly taken into custody in August 2002 after arriving in the southern Sicilian port town of Gela on a merchant cargo ship from Morocco. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit terrorist acts. "We are certain that these people are part of a terrorist organization, and we are almost certain that that organization is Al Qaeda," said Santi Giuffre, chief of police for the Sicilian province of Caltanissetta. He also said police had seized telephone numbers, including several in Spain and France, which linked these men to the Al Qaeda. Notes and documents referring to the Al Qaeda were reportedly found on-board their Romanian-registered vessel, which set sail from Casablanca in mid-July and was scheduled to visit Tunisia, Malta and the Libyan capital of Tripoli. All men were carrying an open, return air ticket from Karachi to Casablanca, he added. However, Qasim Muttaqi, a Pakistan Embassy official in Rome said there was no evidence that the arrested persons were Pakistanis.
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September - 12 
A delayed report said, the insurgents attacked Motipur in Bardia district, on September 12, causing millions of rupees in damage. They attacked the Navajiban Cooperative Ltd., a police post, Grameen Bikash Bank, the village development committee offi
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A delayed report said, the insurgents attacked Motipur in Bardia district, on September 12, causing millions of rupees in damage. They attacked the Navajiban Cooperative Ltd., a police post, Grameen Bikash Bank, the village development committee office and banking and financial institutions.
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September - 12 
Also, the insurgents, on September 12 night, set-off an explosion and destroyed the private residence of Minister of State for Local Development Duryodhan Singh Chandhary at Padsari, Rupandehi district. Some 25 insurgents stormed the house, forced th
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Also, the insurgents, on September 12 night, set-off an explosion and destroyed the private residence of Minister of State for Local Development Duryodhan Singh Chandhary at Padsari, Rupandehi district. Some 25 insurgents stormed the house, forced the Minister’s kin out and set-off the blast, reports said.
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September - 12 
Another report said SFs recovered the dead bodies of 59 insurgents, besides some headless corpses, in searches following the Argakanchi clashes, the Defence Ministry said.
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Another report said SFs recovered the dead bodies of 59 insurgents, besides some headless corpses, in searches following the Argakanchi clashes, the Defence Ministry said.
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September - 12 
Besides, troops recovered pistols, socket bombs, bullets, equipment to lay ambushes, NRs.111,362, INR 2,220, explosives, arms and cameras from Kailali, Pyuthan, Kalikot and Banke, reports said.
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Besides, troops recovered pistols, socket bombs, bullets, equipment to lay ambushes, NRs.111,362, INR 2,220, explosives, arms and cameras from Kailali, Pyuthan, Kalikot and Banke, reports said.
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Five Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes in three districts on September 12 and 13, according to a Defence Ministry communiqué of September 14. Two Maoists each were killed in Khotang and Ramechap and one in Darchula.
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Five Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes in three districts on September 12 and 13, according to a Defence Ministry communiqué of September 14. Two Maoists each were killed in Khotang and Ramechap and one in Darchula.
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Five Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes in three districts on September 12 and 13, according to a Defence Ministry communiqué of September 14. Two Maoists each were killed in Khotang and Ramechap and one in Darchula. The security f
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Five Maoist insurgents were killed during separate clashes in three districts on September 12 and 13, according to a Defence Ministry communiqué of September 14. Two Maoists each were killed in Khotang and Ramechap and one in Darchula. The security forces (SFs) also seized an unspecified amount of arms and ammunition and incriminating documents from the scenes of the clashes.
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September - 12 
In another incident, the Maoist attacked the Gurkha Brewery in Gaidakot, Nawalparasi district, on September 12, and set-off a blast causing minor damage, reports said. Another bomb failed to explode and was later defused.
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In another incident, the Maoist attacked the Gurkha Brewery in Gaidakot, Nawalparasi district, on September 12, and set-off a blast causing minor damage, reports said. Another bomb failed to explode and was later defused.
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September - 12 
The insurgents killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist at Bhirkate in Myagdhi, on September 12, and a priest in Pokhara, on the same day.
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The insurgents killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist at Bhirkate in Myagdhi, on September 12, and a priest in Pokhara, on the same day.
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September - 12 
According to a media report of September 12, a court in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh is scheduled to deliver its verdict on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia, on September 24. He had been arrested in December 1997
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According to a media report of September 12, a court in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh is scheduled to deliver its verdict on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia, on September 24. He had been arrested in December 1997 on charges of illegal possession of satellite phones, and foreign currency and for illegal entry into Bangladesh.
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September - 12 
An activist of the Biplabi Communist Party’s (BCP) Tipu group was shot dead by the rivals Kader group of the same party in Fulahari village, Sailkupa upazila (sub-division), on September 12, reports said. A case has been registered in this connection
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An activist of the Biplabi Communist Party’s (BCP) Tipu group was shot dead by the rivals Kader group of the same party in Fulahari village, Sailkupa upazila (sub-division), on September 12, reports said. A case has been registered in this connection. Police in Harisankarpur village arrested another BCP activist, also on September 12.
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September - 12 
Two members of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), also known as the Sarbahara Party were arrested from the Padma residential area in Rajshahi district, on September 12. Leaflets, posters and other documents were recovered from their p
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Two members of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), also known as the Sarbahara Party were arrested from the Padma residential area in Rajshahi district, on September 12. Leaflets, posters and other documents were recovered from their possession. The arrests were a result of combing operation launched consequent to the extremists committing several murders in Raninagar, Atrai and Bagmara upazilas (sub-divisions). Reportedly, some vital information on the activities of the PBCP in Rajshahi district has been gathered from the documents that have been seized.
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September - 12 
Reports said Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. Furhovde and his delegation facilitated a meeting between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Northern Front Forces commander Col. Theepan and Sri Lankan Army (SLA) Jaffna command
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Reports said Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. Furhovde and his delegation facilitated a meeting between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Northern Front Forces commander Col. Theepan and Sri Lankan Army (SLA) Jaffna commander Major. Gen. Sarath Fonseka, held in the no man’s land in Muhamalai, on September 12. The meeting discussed opening the Pt. Pedro – Maruthankerni Road on Jaffna’s east-coast and positioning the Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Nagar Kovil sector. The LTTE held that civilians were facing difficulties as the route is being blocked by heavily mined defence positions. The LTTE reportedly told the SLA that it was maintaining bunkers within 100m of the LTTE’s FDL, which it said was a violation of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE, in February 2002. At the meeting, both sides reportedly agreed not to build new defence positions in the Nagar Kovil sector.
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September - 12 
The state-run Daily News said, on September 13, President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on September 12, asked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to make sure truce violations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are raised and discussed at the g
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The state-run Daily News said, on September 13, President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on September 12, asked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to make sure truce violations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are raised and discussed at the government––LTTE direct peace talks commencing on September 16, in Thailand. The President said in a letter to Wickremesinghethat that the government has ignored serious cease-fire violations by the LTTE, and had enclosed with the letter a list of such violations. She said, "I cannot think of any responsible government anywhere in the world that would have acted in this manner in the name of peace, with regard to one of the world's most ruthless terrorist organisations which has not yet even agreed to give up terrorism." "I decided that it was a suitable moment to convey these instructions to you in writing as the first round of talks are scheduled to begin in a few days in Thailand," she wrote. The President said, despite her instructions at a meeting, the Defence Minister and the Defence Secretary had not implemented her instructions on checking cease-fire violations. She expressed displeasure at the LTTE being permitted to ferry weapons with the full knowledge of the security forces. Such violations would "hamper the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, the President’s letter averred".
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September - 13 
Addressing a seminar on criminal justice system in New Delhi, on September 13, Union Law Minister Jana Krishnamurthy said the government is considering amendments to the Police Act for increasing conviction rate in police cases. He said, "We are givi
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Addressing a seminar on criminal justice system in New Delhi, on September 13, Union Law Minister Jana Krishnamurthy said the government is considering amendments to the Police Act for increasing conviction rate in police cases. He said, "We are giving the Police Act a hard look and if necessary proper amendments will be made. We have reports of certain commissions, which studied the concerns of the police. It has to be implemented and States with the Centre will have to update the police system".
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September - 13 
Approximately 10 out of the 46 Naxalites of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group, who surrendered to State Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in April 2002, have gone underground and returned to their group. Reports
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Approximately 10 out of the 46 Naxalites of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi) group, who surrendered to State Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in April 2002, have gone underground and returned to their group. Reports said the number is likely to rise. Media reports said police officials conducting anti-Naxalite operations are blaming the government for the turn of events and said the Chief Minister promised to give financial assistance and rehabilitation doles worth Rs 60 lakh to the surrendered Janashakti Naxalites. However, even after five months lapsed, no money has been released so far.
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September - 13 
Approximately, 20 diplomats from various countries, including the US, the UK, and Germany will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir to witness the State Legislative Assembly elections beginning September 16. According to official sources, envoys from Japan
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Approximately, 20 diplomats from various countries, including the US, the UK, and Germany will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir to witness the State Legislative Assembly elections beginning September 16. According to official sources, envoys from Japan have already reached Srinagar, while consular representatives from the US, Canada and Germany are expected there on September 14.
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September - 13 
Bihar government has reportedly ordered the handing over to Nepalese authorities of two Maoist insurgents currently lodged in the Madhubani jail. Speaking to the media in Patna on September 13, State Home Secretary U N Panjiar said the two Maoists wo
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Bihar government has reportedly ordered the handing over to Nepalese authorities of two Maoist insurgents currently lodged in the Madhubani jail. Speaking to the media in Patna on September 13, State Home Secretary U N Panjiar said the two Maoists would be handed over to the Nepalese authorities under the Foreigners Act as the government felt their presence in the jail might give them the opportunity to interact with left-wing extremists—Naxalites-- trying to expand their base in North Bihar bordering Nepal. The two insurgents were arrested by the Special Services Bureau (SSB) from Ladania village, Madhubani district, on September 4, 2002.
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September - 13 
Commenting on Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism, Vajpayee said, " If Pakistan claims to be a crucial partner in the international coalition against terrorism, how can it continue to use terrorism as an instrument of state policy agains
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Commenting on Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism, Vajpayee said, " If Pakistan claims to be a crucial partner in the international coalition against terrorism, how can it continue to use terrorism as an instrument of state policy against India…those who speak of underlying or root causes of terrorism, offer alibis to the terrorists and absolve them of the responsibility for the heinous actions—such as the September 11 attacks on the US or the December 13 attack on our Parliament ". He said the international community must ensure that the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Committee, under the framework of Resolution 1373, moved beyond "Information compilation and legal assistance to enforcing compliance by States known to be sponsoring, sheltering, funding, arming and training terrorists''.
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September - 13 
Four persons with alleged links to Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) were arrested from the Changrabandha area of Coochbehar district in West Bengal on September 13. Speaking to the media, the district police chief said the four were arres
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Four persons with alleged links to Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) were arrested from the Changrabandha area of Coochbehar district in West Bengal on September 13. Speaking to the media, the district police chief said the four were arrested as a sequel to the ISI agents arrested from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and another agent Sattar Ali from Binnaguri in North Bengal. He said the arrested persons allegedly sheltered ISI agents and ensured their safe passage to and from Bangladesh under the cover of import-export business.
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September - 13 
In Srinagar, unidentified terrorists injured two civilians, including an activist of the ruling National Conference. Separately, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized a 10-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a bus stand at Madeena Chowk,
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In Srinagar, unidentified terrorists injured two civilians, including an activist of the ruling National Conference. Separately, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized a 10-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a bus stand at Madeena Chowk, in Srinagar.
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September - 13 
India has rejected the demand for international observers, but said representatives from the various missions based in the country were free to go and see the whole election process, including the counting process.
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India has rejected the demand for international observers, but said representatives from the various missions based in the country were free to go and see the whole election process, including the counting process.
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September - 13 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, arrested as a key conspirator in the Parliament attack case, denied on September 13, charges that he had a hand in the December 13, 2001-attack. While recording his statement before a special judge in
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, arrested as a key conspirator in the Parliament attack case, denied on September 13, charges that he had a hand in the December 13, 2001-attack. While recording his statement before a special judge in Delhi, Afzal said he has been falsely implicated and that all the witnesses had made false deposition against him.
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September - 13 
Media reports said, the inter-ministerial meeting called by the Union government to work out an economic package for the Bodo areas of Assam has been postponed. The inability of Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi to attend the me
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Media reports said, the inter-ministerial meeting called by the Union government to work out an economic package for the Bodo areas of Assam has been postponed. The inability of Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi to attend the meeting, scheduled for today, September 14, was cited as the reason for the deferment. However, no new dates were announced for the meeting.
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September - 13 
Nathuni Mistry, the detained 'zonal commander' of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), is to be prosecuted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Official sources said the prosecution order was sanctioned on Se
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Nathuni Mistry, the detained 'zonal commander' of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), is to be prosecuted under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Official sources said the prosecution order was sanctioned on September 13 by the State government. Mistry is presently lodged in the Birsa Central Jail in Ranchi.
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September - 13 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists allegedly abducted an assistant teacher of the Kanchancherra senior school in Agartala, West Tripura district, on September 13.
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists allegedly abducted an assistant teacher of the Kanchancherra senior school in Agartala, West Tripura district, on September 13.
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September - 13 
Official sources indicated, on specific information, security force (SF) personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Kremhore forest area of Handwara. In the ensuing encounter, three Pakistan-based terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)
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Official sources indicated, on specific information, security force (SF) personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Kremhore forest area of Handwara. In the ensuing encounter, three Pakistan-based terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed.
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September - 13 
Police arrested five Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), including the principal of a local high school, from the Mandamarri police station area in Adilabad district, on September 13. 20 detonators and 45 gelatine sticks were also recovered fr
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Police arrested five Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), including the principal of a local high school, from the Mandamarri police station area in Adilabad district, on September 13. 20 detonators and 45 gelatine sticks were also recovered from their possession.
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September - 13 
Refuting Musharraf’s claims that Muslims and other minorities in India were targets of ‘Hindu extremists’, the Vajpayee said, "We are proud of the multi-religious character of our society. Equal respect for all faiths, and non-discrimination on the b
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Refuting Musharraf’s claims that Muslims and other minorities in India were targets of ‘Hindu extremists’, the Vajpayee said, "We are proud of the multi-religious character of our society. Equal respect for all faiths, and non-discrimination on the basis of religion, is not just our Constitutional obligation.... it is the signature tune of India's civilisation and culture''.
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September - 13 
Reports added that a self-styled Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) sergeant was killed during an encounter near Maibong in North Cachar Hills on September 13. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 18 cartridges, 12 empty cases, Rs 1,248 in cash and some medicines wer
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Reports added that a self-styled Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) sergeant was killed during an encounter near Maibong in North Cachar Hills on September 13. An AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 18 cartridges, 12 empty cases, Rs 1,248 in cash and some medicines were seized from the incident site. The slain terrorist was reportedly active in the Kalachand area of the same district.
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September - 13 
Speaking at the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on September 13, Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee accused Pakistan of ‘nuclear blackmail’ following India’s efforts to stamp out cross-border terrorism. He said succumbin
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Speaking at the 57th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on September 13, Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee accused Pakistan of ‘nuclear blackmail’ following India’s efforts to stamp out cross-border terrorism. He said succumbing to such ‘blatant nuclear terrorism’ would mean forgetting the bitter lessons of September 11, 2001. Vajpayee devoted a major portion of his speech in rebutting allegations made by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, in his address on September 12. India, he said, had repeatedly clarified that no one in the country wanted a war — conventional or otherwise. "Nor are we seeking any territory,'' he said, adding that India was committed to putting an end to cross-border terrorism with "all the means at our command''.
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September - 13 
Speaking to the media in Durgapur, the district police chief said they struck on August 30 in the Asna forests and abducted a zonal committee leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). He was taken to a secret destination and was
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Speaking to the media in Durgapur, the district police chief said they struck on August 30 in the Asna forests and abducted a zonal committee leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). He was taken to a secret destination and was told of the developmental work that needed to be carried out in the district, and then released. Police have also seized five sets of police uniforms which, the district police chief said, the MCC cadres were wearing during the abduction incident.
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September - 13 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) High Court, on September 13, has stayed the shifting of separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani to a jail in J&K from Ranchi in Jharkhand. The Court had, earlier on September 4, ord
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) High Court, on September 13, has stayed the shifting of separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani to a jail in J&K from Ranchi in Jharkhand. The Court had, earlier on September 4, ordered the shifting of Geelani from Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to a prison in J&K as Geelani’s health was failing. Geelani was arrested on June 9, 2002, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from Srinagar for allegedly receiving money from Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), through hawala (illegal money transfer) channels and later distributing the same to different terrorist groups.
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September - 13 
Three Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to the Guntur district police chief. Police sources said the surrendered Naxalites were members of the Mutalampadu village committee of the PWG and had decided to sever their ties with the group to register thei
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Three Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to the Guntur district police chief. Police sources said the surrendered Naxalites were members of the Mutalampadu village committee of the PWG and had decided to sever their ties with the group to register their protest against the looting of rice intended for the Food-for-Work (FFW) programme, and for kidnapping children to recruit them into Naxalite ranks.
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September - 13 
Two unidentified terrorists killed a National Conference (NC) leader at his residence in Baghote, in the Kasblari area of Mendhar, on September 13. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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Two unidentified terrorists killed a National Conference (NC) leader at his residence in Baghote, in the Kasblari area of Mendhar, on September 13. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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September - 13 
West Bengal police arrested five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Singhahore village in Bankura district, on September 13.
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West Bengal police arrested five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) from Singhahore village in Bankura district, on September 13.
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September - 13 
According to media reports, Ramzi Binalshibh, a prime suspect in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, has been detained in Pakistan and is currently in American custody in Germany. A US official said Binalshibh, who is a Yemeni, was arr
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According to media reports, Ramzi Binalshibh, a prime suspect in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, has been detained in Pakistan and is currently in American custody in Germany. A US official said Binalshibh, who is a Yemeni, was arrested in Karachi around the first anniversary of 9/11 by Pakistani authorities with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Binalshibh, wanted in Germany for his alleged role in planning and carrying out the 9/11 attacks, is one of the front-ranking Al Qaeda terrorists to be taken into custody over the past year. In a recent interview to an Arab satellite television network, he had reportedly claimed he was an active planner in the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington. US officials have indicated that Binalshibh, also known as Ramzi bin al-Shaibah, was refused a visa to enter the US at least four times before 9/11. He reportedly wanted to join the 19 hijackers involved in the multiple terrorist attacks. He was also reportedly one of the roommates of Mohamed Atta––the suspected leader of the 9/11 hijackers––in Hamburg, Germany.
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September - 13 
In Rome, Qasim Muttaqi, Pakistan's Consular Affairs Counsellor said, "I think they have gone completely overboard… I get the impression that the Italian police want to be associated with a big bust against terrorism... but it appears to be more of a
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In Rome, Qasim Muttaqi, Pakistan's Consular Affairs Counsellor said, "I think they have gone completely overboard… I get the impression that the Italian police want to be associated with a big bust against terrorism... but it appears to be more of a publicity stunt."
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September - 13 
The Pakistani Foreign Office, on September 13, dismissed Italian reports that 15 Al Qaeda suspects detained in Sicily on charges of terrorism are Pakistani nationals. "Claims that the detained individuals are Pakistani nationals and are linked with A
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The Pakistani Foreign Office, on September 13, dismissed Italian reports that 15 Al Qaeda suspects detained in Sicily on charges of terrorism are Pakistani nationals. "Claims that the detained individuals are Pakistani nationals and are linked with Al Qaeda are unfortunate and premature," a Foreign Office spokesperson said in Islamabad. He said the Italian Interior Ministry had approached the Pakistan Embassy in Rome, on August 20, to verify travel documents and identity cards of 15 persons. "On September 10, after confirmation from the authorities concerned in Pakistan, the Embassy informed the Italian government that the documents were false and had not been issued by the Pakistan government," he added.
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September - 13 
Besides, in a joint statement, on September 13, five left parties–– the Communist Party of Nepal [CPN]–Marxist, CPN (Marxist, Restructured), CPN (United), CPN (Marxist - Leninist - Maoist) and the Socialist Revolution of Nepal––have urged the Maoist
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Besides, in a joint statement, on September 13, five left parties–– the Communist Party of Nepal [CPN]–Marxist, CPN (Marxist, Restructured), CPN (United), CPN (Marxist - Leninist - Maoist) and the Socialist Revolution of Nepal––have urged the Maoist insurgents to immediately declare cease-fire to create the minimum environment for dialogue. Similarly, the CPN (Unity Centre - Masal) has urged both the government and the Maoists to initiate a dialogue.
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September - 13 
Narahari Acharya, a central member of the Nepali Congress faction led by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said, "… the latest cease-fire (offer) merits serious attention from all sides and it should not be brushed aside." At the same time,
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Narahari Acharya, a central member of the Nepali Congress faction led by former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said, "… the latest cease-fire (offer) merits serious attention from all sides and it should not be brushed aside." At the same time, he agreed that the "Maoists suffer from crisis of credibility’ with their relentless violence, extortion across the country". He further said, "All the political parties should get united to make concrete agenda and urge the Maoists to immediately declare cease-fire…Otherwise, Prachanda’s appeal holds no meaning and it could well be another ploy to betray us".
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September - 13 
Questioning the sincerity of the insurgents, Rashtriya Praja Party vice president Prakash Chandra Lohani said, "(the) Maoists are not true to their words. They talk for peaceful way out of the current crises but at the same time, they continue their
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Questioning the sincerity of the insurgents, Rashtriya Praja Party vice president Prakash Chandra Lohani said, "(the) Maoists are not true to their words. They talk for peaceful way out of the current crises but at the same time, they continue their extortion and killing spree. How can we believe on such frequent proposals for talks?"
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September - 13 
Reports on September 13, however, said the government has turned-down the offer. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said, "The offer does not mention giving up weapons and (giving up) the demand for election of the constituent assembly. There is no po
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Reports on September 13, however, said the government has turned-down the offer. Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said, "The offer does not mention giving up weapons and (giving up) the demand for election of the constituent assembly. There is no possibility of talks in such a condition."
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September - 13 
Reports said nine policemen, travelling in a jeep, were killed, on September 13, in an ambush laid by Maoist insurgents in the Raghopur Village Development Committee area, 18km north of the district headquarters near the Mahendra Highway, Siraha dist
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Reports said nine policemen, travelling in a jeep, were killed, on September 13, in an ambush laid by Maoist insurgents in the Raghopur Village Development Committee area, 18km north of the district headquarters near the Mahendra Highway, Siraha district.
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September - 13 
Separate reports indicated that Maoists killed a schoolteacher in Lamjung and a civilian each at an unnamed village in Dhanusha and at Bishnu Shrestha, Bhirkot in Gorkha district respectively, on September 13 in separate incidents.
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Separate reports indicated that Maoists killed a schoolteacher in Lamjung and a civilian each at an unnamed village in Dhanusha and at Bishnu Shrestha, Bhirkot in Gorkha district respectively, on September 13 in separate incidents.
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September - 13 
Separately, six troops, including a Major, heading to Dang from Nepalgunj in a vehicle, were injured in an ambush laid by the insurgents on September 13, a delayed report said.
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Separately, six troops, including a Major, heading to Dang from Nepalgunj in a vehicle, were injured in an ambush laid by the insurgents on September 13, a delayed report said.
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September - 13 
Spokesperson of the Nepali Congress faction led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadir Deuba, Hom Nath Dahal, said the cease-fire offer is a familiar Maoist tactic. He said, "The government is positive for dialogue, but they (the insurgents) must unilaterall
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Spokesperson of the Nepali Congress faction led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadir Deuba, Hom Nath Dahal, said the cease-fire offer is a familiar Maoist tactic. He said, "The government is positive for dialogue, but they (the insurgents) must unilaterally declare cease-fire to facilitate the prospects of dialogue... This will restore their credibility as well as help create an environment conducive to talks."
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September - 13 
The Defence Ministry said, on September 13, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across five districts. Four insurgents were shot dead at two separate places in Nuwakot, four others on the border between Nuwako
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The Defence Ministry said, on September 13, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across five districts. Four insurgents were shot dead at two separate places in Nuwakot, four others on the border between Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts, three in Kailali, two each in Dhading and Salyan, the Ministry said, but gave no details of the clashes.
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September - 13 
The Defence Ministry said, on September 13, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across five districts. Four insurgents were shot dead at two separate places in Nuwakot, four others on the border between Nuwako
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The Defence Ministry said, on September 13, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead 15 Maoist insurgents in operations across five districts. Four insurgents were shot dead at two separate places in Nuwakot, four others on the border between Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts, three in Kailali, two each in Dhading and Salyan, the Ministry said, but gave no details of the clashes. Also, troops recovered three guns, crude weapons and socket bombs, and a variety of other material from the sites of the clashes.
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September - 13 
The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist spokesperson Ishwor Pokhrel said, "There is contradiction in their words and actions. They have made similar offers in the past only to contradict them by action… They must prove it mor
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The Opposition Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist spokesperson Ishwor Pokhrel said, "There is contradiction in their words and actions. They have made similar offers in the past only to contradict them by action… They must prove it more credible by declaring a unilateral cease-fire and if that happens, the government should give up its rigidly anti-dialogue posture ".
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September - 13 
Cease-fire violations in the country had shown a 28% decrease in the month of August. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Trond Furuhovde said, "This is a clear sign that restoration of normalcy is underway in Sri Lanka. Both parties are showing consi
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Cease-fire violations in the country had shown a 28% decrease in the month of August. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Trond Furuhovde said, "This is a clear sign that restoration of normalcy is underway in Sri Lanka. Both parties are showing considerable restraint and a common responsibility for restoring the peace… (It) is "especially encouraging news now, at the start of the peace talks."
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September - 13 
Opposition Chief Whip and former Minister Mangala Samaraweera, meanwhile reiterated the Opposition’s determination to defeat the bill and said, on September 13, not a single Member of Parliament from his People’s Alliance (PA) would support the bill.
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Opposition Chief Whip and former Minister Mangala Samaraweera, meanwhile reiterated the Opposition’s determination to defeat the bill and said, on September 13, not a single Member of Parliament from his People’s Alliance (PA) would support the bill.
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September - 13 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and other opposition leaders are opposed to the bill, which aims to restrict the powers of the President to dissolve Parliament after one year of its existence, without seeking its consent.
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and other opposition leaders are opposed to the bill, which aims to restrict the powers of the President to dissolve Parliament after one year of its existence, without seeking its consent.
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September - 13 
Reports said the government announced on September 13 that the bill proposing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution would be tabled in Parliament on September 19. "The debate on the bill… will take place ... during the second week of October," Cabin
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Reports said the government announced on September 13 that the bill proposing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution would be tabled in Parliament on September 19. "The debate on the bill… will take place ... during the second week of October," Cabinet spokesperson and Constitutional Affairs Minister Professor G.L.Peiris said, at a press conference in Colombo.
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September - 13 
The government delegation to the direct peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is scheduled to leave for Thailand today, September 14, the state-run Daily News said. The talks are stet to commence on September 16. Cabinet spokes
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The government delegation to the direct peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is scheduled to leave for Thailand today, September 14, the state-run Daily News said. The talks are stet to commence on September 16. Cabinet spokesperson and Minister G L Peiris, also the leader of the delegation, told a routine Cabinet briefing, on September 13, that implementation of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’, economic development, political and legal aspects of devolving powers to the Northeast are among the priority issues for discussion. He, however, said "The main purpose of the discussion is to prepare an agenda for the next few sessions." The two sides are set to meet for several rounds of discussions in the months ahead. The Minister said, "It is our intention to meet regularly - at least once in three weeks." He reportedly said that a range of political and legal matters, including the institutional mechanism for a just, fair political settlement to the ethnic question will be discussed. The Minister further said, "We will assure the country that we will leave no stone unturned to bring peace… peace with honour, peace that respects rights and aspirations of all the people of this country. We must not expect very quick results––a problem that has been with us for two decades cannot be solved overnight. We have laid a solid foundation on the strategy of one step at a time."
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September - 14 
According to media reports, the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) of Manipur will likely award capital punishment to two drug peddlers, who were caught by the outfit's ‘special task force’ with a kilogram of heroin in Churachandpur distri
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According to media reports, the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) of Manipur will likely award capital punishment to two drug peddlers, who were caught by the outfit's ‘special task force’ with a kilogram of heroin in Churachandpur district, on September 14. Speaking to media in Bishnupur, the secretary of the special task force unit of the RPF's division-VI area said the peddlers, Palal Haokip and Bishnulakpam Ebi Sharma, would be executed in the next couple of days. According to the outfit’s spokesperson, the two drug peddlers were nabbed when they were trying to sell a kilogram of contraband for Rs 5 lakh in Churachandpur district. The packet containing the contraband and marked ‘danger’ and ‘pure heroin’ came from the golden triangle, the source added. However, the confiscated heroin packet was destroyed in public. It should be noted that the RPF's armed wing, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), was the first terrorist outfit in the State to launch a campaign against drug trafficking and bootlegging.
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September - 14 
According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists on September 14 killed a National Conference (NC) leader in Shahdara Sharief area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists escaped after the killing. This was the second
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According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists on September 14 killed a National Conference (NC) leader in Shahdara Sharief area under Thanna Mandi police station’s jurisdiction. The terrorists escaped after the killing. This was the second killing of a NC leader in last two days. As reported earlier, two unidentified terrorists had killed a NC leader at his residence in Baghote, in the Kasblari area of Mendhar, on September 13.
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September - 14 
Addressing members of Congress from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, in New York, on September 14, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India will have to find its own way to achieve its objective if the international community fails to pers
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Addressing members of Congress from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, in New York, on September 14, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India will have to find its own way to achieve its objective if the international community fails to persuade Pakistan to stop cross-border terrorism. He said India is as determined as the US has been since 9/11 to secure itself against Pakistan-backed terror in Jammu and Kashmir.
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September - 14 
An exchange of fire was reported between police and left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the forests on the Warangal-Karminagar districts border, on September 14 night. Police sources said a meeting to be attended by to
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An exchange of fire was reported between police and left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the forests on the Warangal-Karminagar districts border, on September 14 night. Police sources said a meeting to be attended by top-leaders of the PWG was thus foiled. The police got the tip-off about the PWG plenary when they arrested Appana Srinivas of Nimmagudem, Karimnagar district, on September 12, while he was transporting essential commodities for the Naxal meeting in a bullock-cart. Subsequently, a special police party of Karimnagar and Warangal districts started combing operations in the forest areas. The police ran into two Naxalites who opened fire on them. While one Naxalite escaped the other was was arrested. Some arms and ammunition, including a tapancha (country-made rifle) and a grenade, were recovered from the arrested Naxalite. However, a major encounter was averted as the Naxalites got wind of police movements in the forests and called-off their conclave.
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September - 14 
Left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has created a website (www.peopleswar.4fra.com) holding out death threats to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu and his West Bengal and Jharkhand counterparts Buddhadeb
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Left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has created a website (www.peopleswar.4fra.com) holding out death threats to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu and his West Bengal and Jharkhand counterparts Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Babulal Marandi, accusing them of taking repressive action against the group. Claiming it has established a considerable presence in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Dandakaranya region, the website said its influence was spread over 3 lakh Sq Kms across the country and added it was ‘only a small beginning’.
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September - 14 
Representatives of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) left Delhi for Male, on September 14, to study the attempted hijack, on September 9, of an Air Seychelles aircraft
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Representatives of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) left Delhi for Male, on September 14, to study the attempted hijack, on September 9, of an Air Seychelles aircraft that had taken off from Mumbai. The team would question Chennai resident Chandra Sasiraj, who whipped out a seven-inch knife and tried to enter the cockpit about 30 minutes before the plane landed at Male. However, he was overpowered by the cabin crew and was handed over to the police in Male. Reports from Male, quoting Maldives Minister of Tourism and Information Hassan Sobir, said Chandra reportedly wanted to hijack the aircraft to a destination in East Europe.
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September - 14 
Speaking at a meeting organized by the Indian-American community in New York, Vajpayee charged Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf with having "crossed all limits" in uttering lies on Kashmir. "General came to the UN General Assembly and spoke all l
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Speaking at a meeting organized by the Indian-American community in New York, Vajpayee charged Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf with having "crossed all limits" in uttering lies on Kashmir. "General came to the UN General Assembly and spoke all lies. There is a limit to lying…he crossed that also". Urging the world not to be misled by Musharraf’s lies, the Prime Minister said world leaders should not forget the death and destruction wrought by terrorists.
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September - 14 
Speaking to the media in Srinagar on September 14, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police chief, A K Suri said terrorists crossing from Pakistan were being paid $2,000 for each candidates in the State Legislative Assembly elections they kill. He said, "The m
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Speaking to the media in Srinagar on September 14, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police chief, A K Suri said terrorists crossing from Pakistan were being paid $2,000 for each candidates in the State Legislative Assembly elections they kill. He said, "The militants who carry out the killing of a candidate are paid Rs 100,000 ($2,000) by their masters." Suri while indicating that security forces were taking all measures to ensure a free and fair election added that terrorists might carry out more attacks in the coming days.
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September - 14 
Three terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in separate incidents in Assam's Nalbari and North Cachar Hills districts, media reports said. Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists and one SF personnel were killed in
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Three terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in separate incidents in Assam's Nalbari and North Cachar Hills districts, media reports said. Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists and one SF personnel were killed in an encounter at Uttarkuchi village in Nalbari on September 14. The encounter occurred following a raid on a terrorists' hide out. Other terrorists of the group reportedly managed to escape.
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September - 14 
Besides, the Army recovered socket bombs, equipment to set up booby traps, pistols, bullets, medicines, NR 2,550 and INR.3,120 from the clash-sites.
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Besides, the Army recovered socket bombs, equipment to set up booby traps, pistols, bullets, medicines, NR 2,550 and INR.3,120 from the clash-sites.
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September - 14 
In a separate attack, one civilian was injured as Maoists opened indiscriminate gunfire at the Bara District Court.
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In a separate attack, one civilian was injured as Maoists opened indiscriminate gunfire at the Bara District Court.
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September - 14 
In another incident, Maoist insurgents attacked the Tulsipur Agriculture Development Bank office in Dang. However, no damage was reported in this incident.
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In another incident, Maoist insurgents attacked the Tulsipur Agriculture Development Bank office in Dang. However, no damage was reported in this incident.
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September - 14 September - 16
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, one person was killed in Yangshila in Morang and another in Kavre, on September 15 night. Yet another civilian, an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML)–– was abducted a
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, one person was killed in Yangshila in Morang and another in Kavre, on September 15 night. Yet another civilian, an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML)–– was abducted and murdered in Palanchowk in Kavre, also on September 15. Also, the insurgents set on fire a cinema in Beni, Myagdhi district, on September 16. In another incident, the insurgents, on September 14, abducted and killed a civilian in Ilam district.
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September - 14 
Maoist insurgents also set off two bomb blasts at the exchange transmission and mobile telephone exchange towers of the Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) in Parwanipur of Bara district on September 14. The extent of damage has not been estima
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Maoist insurgents also set off two bomb blasts at the exchange transmission and mobile telephone exchange towers of the Nepal Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) in Parwanipur of Bara district on September 14. The extent of damage has not been estimated thus far.
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September - 14 
The communiqué further said that SFs have surrounded approximately 1,000 retreating insurgents on the border between Pyuthan and Baglung.
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The communiqué further said that SFs have surrounded approximately 1,000 retreating insurgents on the border between Pyuthan and Baglung.
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September - 14 
The Defence Ministry said in operations in Accham and the border between Jhapa and Ilam, on September 14, Royal Nepal Army troops shot dead three Maoist insurgents and arrested eight more.
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The Defence Ministry said in operations in Accham and the border between Jhapa and Ilam, on September 14, Royal Nepal Army troops shot dead three Maoist insurgents and arrested eight more.
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September - 14 September - 15
The Defence Ministry said, on September 16, in a delayed report, six Maoist insurgents were killed in operations in three districts. One insurgent each were killed in Parbat and Kailali on September 15, and three more in Kanchanpur, a day earlier on
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The Defence Ministry said, on September 16, in a delayed report, six Maoist insurgents were killed in operations in three districts. One insurgent each were killed in Parbat and Kailali on September 15, and three more in Kanchanpur, a day earlier on September 14. Also, the Ministry did not specify the date, but said Sabin Shrestha, who was arrested in the capital Kathmandu on September 6 with explosives and equipment to manufacture bombs, was shot dead by security forces when he attempted to escape from a detention centre
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September - 15 
A day ahead of phase-I of polling in Jammu and Kashmir in the State Legislative Assembly elections, terrorists on September 15, made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Sakeena Itoo, Minister of State for Tourism and National Conference (NC) candi
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A day ahead of phase-I of polling in Jammu and Kashmir in the State Legislative Assembly elections, terrorists on September 15, made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Sakeena Itoo, Minister of State for Tourism and National Conference (NC) candidate from Noorabad constituency of south Kashmir. Even as she was rescued after an hour-long encounter, a security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed. Official sources said terrorists caused an Improvised Explosive device (IED) explosion at Dhanow Kandimarg village, near the Pir Panjal range, south Kashmir. Their target was Sakeena Itoo, who was reportedly in the area on her election campaign. Immediately after the explosion, terrorists resorted to gunfire on the Minister’s motorcade.
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September - 15 
A minor was killed and his brother injured in an IED explosion at village Trehgam in the Mahu Mangat area of Banihal, another report said.
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A minor was killed and his brother injured in an IED explosion at village Trehgam in the Mahu Mangat area of Banihal, another report said.
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September - 15 
According to a media report, a group of Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) members allegedly attacked the Guwahati Municipal Corporation's (GMC's) Khanapara check-gate office, on September 15, in Assam. An employee at the office was
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According to a media report, a group of Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) members allegedly attacked the Guwahati Municipal Corporation's (GMC's) Khanapara check-gate office, on September 15, in Assam. An employee at the office was also reportedly assaulted following which the office itself was set on fire. An unspecified amount of money and a colour television was also looted from the office, reports further said. Other details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 15 
According to a statement released by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), an extortionist identified as L Heirailunghe Mathew, of Bake (Yang Khunou) village, was caught by the terrorist outfit in Senapti district while a
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According to a statement released by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), an extortionist identified as L Heirailunghe Mathew, of Bake (Yang Khunou) village, was caught by the terrorist outfit in Senapti district while attempting to extort money from traders. He was later let-off after being given a warning.
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September - 15 
According to media reports, three terrorists of various outfits were arrested in a planned counter-offensive operation in Manipur on September 15. They were identified as Toijam Bhogendro, Thoudam Ranjita and Heikrujam Inao. Official source claimed t
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According to media reports, three terrorists of various outfits were arrested in a planned counter-offensive operation in Manipur on September 15. They were identified as Toijam Bhogendro, Thoudam Ranjita and Heikrujam Inao. Official source claimed that some incriminating documents and ammunition were recovered from them, although the source could not confirm the outfits they belonged to.
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September - 15 
Approximately nine terrorists were killed during an encounter at Tangdar, close to the Line of Control (LoC), in Karnah sector. The encounter was on when reports last came in and more casualties are expected. Yet another group of infiltrators had bee
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Approximately nine terrorists were killed during an encounter at Tangdar, close to the Line of Control (LoC), in Karnah sector. The encounter was on when reports last came in and more casualties are expected. Yet another group of infiltrators had been intercepted by SFs at Furkian Gali in the Keran sector. The encounter was in progress when reports last came in and casualties of terrorist or SF personnel have not been ascertained thus far.
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September - 15 
Border Security Force (BSF) officials said on September 15 that nine terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested from various parts of Srinagar. Presenting the arrested terrorists before the media, BSF Deputy Inspector General of Police (D
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Border Security Force (BSF) officials said on September 15 that nine terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were arrested from various parts of Srinagar. Presenting the arrested terrorists before the media, BSF Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) R S Bhullar said Abdul Rashid Kar alias Shamsuddin Hyder, ‘publicity chief’ of the JeM and a close associate of Qazi Baba, an accused in the December 13, 2001, Parliament-attack, was, on a tip off, arrested from a hideout in Bota Kadal area. On information provided by Kar, eight more JeM terrorists, including ‘district commander’ Javaid Ahmad Baba alias Abu Hamza, were arrested from various parts of Srinagar. Bhullar said they were reportedly planning to carry out terrorist attacks to disrupt the Assembly elections, which have commenced toady, September 16. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident sites.
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September - 15 
In another election-related incident, terrorists launched grenade attacks on the house of NC’s Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Member Abdur Rasheed Shaheen at Pattan in Sopore and on a polling station in Ashpora, Langet. There were no re
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In another election-related incident, terrorists launched grenade attacks on the house of NC’s Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Member Abdur Rasheed Shaheen at Pattan in Sopore and on a polling station in Ashpora, Langet. There were no reports of casualties in either of these incidents.
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September - 15 
In another encounter, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in the Rajdhani area of Thanna Mandi. In a separate encounter in Banihal, Ramban police district, two terrorists and a civilian were killed. Among the slain terrorists was Abu Maaz, a
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In another encounter, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in the Rajdhani area of Thanna Mandi. In a separate encounter in Banihal, Ramban police district, two terrorists and a civilian were killed. Among the slain terrorists was Abu Maaz, a Pakistani terrorist who was an LeT ‘district commander’. The civilian, who was reportedly trapped in the exchange of firing, was a government employee residing in Banihal. Official sources said eight terrorists were involved in the encounter and six of them managed to escape. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included two AK-56 rifles, six magazines and six grenades.
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September - 15 
In another reported incident, a youth was abducted and later gunned-down in board daylight, and his body was subsequently thrown into the Imphal River, by unidentified armed-men at Lilong Arapti, Imphal. According to police sources, the incident occu
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In another reported incident, a youth was abducted and later gunned-down in board daylight, and his body was subsequently thrown into the Imphal River, by unidentified armed-men at Lilong Arapti, Imphal. According to police sources, the incident occurred in the afternoon of September 15. However, no insurgent outfit has claimed responsibility thus far for the killing.
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September - 15 
Media reports also said Sakeena is the daughter of the late Wali Mohammad Itoo, former Minister and Speaker, who was himself killed by terrorists in March 1994 near Talab Khateekan in Jammu.
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Media reports also said Sakeena is the daughter of the late Wali Mohammad Itoo, former Minister and Speaker, who was himself killed by terrorists in March 1994 near Talab Khateekan in Jammu.
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September - 15 
Media reports said three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter in Nailojailo, in Assam's Sonitpur district, on September 15. Quoting official sources, reports also said
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Media reports said three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter in Nailojailo, in Assam's Sonitpur district, on September 15. Quoting official sources, reports also said an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 62 live rounds of AK-47 ammunition, four Chinese grenades, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with detonator and wire, an NDFB pamphlet and a book containing extortion-details, among others, were recovered from the incident-site. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 15 
Reports from north Kashmir, meanwhile, added that SFs killed a Pakistani terrorist during an encounter at Herpora in Sogam. According to official sources, the slain terrorist was a member of the terrorist group that has assassinated Law Minister Mush
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Reports from north Kashmir, meanwhile, added that SFs killed a Pakistani terrorist during an encounter at Herpora in Sogam. According to official sources, the slain terrorist was a member of the terrorist group that has assassinated Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmed Lone and killed three of his SF security personnel at Tikkipora, on September 11. This encounter occurred even as Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and NC chief Omar Abdullah were attending the 4th-day requiem of the slain Minister at Sogam.
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September - 15 
Reports from Rajouri have indicated that a group of three terrorists entered the house of Abdul Rashid, who was reported missing since the year 2000 and had allegedly crossed over to Pakistan, and forcibly took shelter at Kotli Kalaban village, Manja
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Reports from Rajouri have indicated that a group of three terrorists entered the house of Abdul Rashid, who was reported missing since the year 2000 and had allegedly crossed over to Pakistan, and forcibly took shelter at Kotli Kalaban village, Manjakote area. SFs cordoned-off the house and asked the terrorists to come out. But, according to official sources, the terrorists held all five inmates hostage and also reportedly sought safe passage, a demand that was rejected. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), and three civilians were killed. Two other civilians and three SF personnel were injured and a terrorist managed to escape, sources added.
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September - 15 
Reports from south Kashmir said SFs killed another Pakistani terrorist in an encounter in Batgund village, Dooru locality, Anantnag district.
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Reports from south Kashmir said SFs killed another Pakistani terrorist in an encounter in Batgund village, Dooru locality, Anantnag district.
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September - 15 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts to open a dialogue with the government of Andhra Pradesh. Rao, who was an emissary of the PWG in the preliminary talks with the government, regretted that the government was not at all sincere about ending the politics of encounters and killings, believing largely that the PWG’s decision to commence negotiations was driven out of a weakening of their movement. On the contrary, he said, the movement was fast spreading to almost the entire forest areas of Andhra Pradesh with the exception of perhaps Krishna and East Godavari districts.
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September - 15 
Terrorists resorted to heavy firing on the house of an independent candidate, Mumtaz Khan, at Ari village in Mendhar. A guard of the India Reserve Police (IRP), deployed at the residence, retaliated forcing the terrorists to escape. No casualties hav
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Terrorists resorted to heavy firing on the house of an independent candidate, Mumtaz Khan, at Ari village in Mendhar. A guard of the India Reserve Police (IRP), deployed at the residence, retaliated forcing the terrorists to escape. No casualties have been reported in this incident.
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September - 15 
Unidentified terrorists triggered a powerful explosion inside a polling station (booth No. 36) at a government school in Sanglani village, Poonch district. Official sources said the polling station was being shifted to another place. In another incid
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Unidentified terrorists triggered a powerful explosion inside a polling station (booth No. 36) at a government school in Sanglani village, Poonch district. Official sources said the polling station was being shifted to another place. In another incident in the same village, terrorists injured a village headman.
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September - 15 
According to a media report, the United States wants Pakistan to extradite the suspected planner of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Ramzi Binalshibh, US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice said on September 15. "We will work with the
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According to a media report, the United States wants Pakistan to extradite the suspected planner of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Ramzi Binalshibh, US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice said on September 15. "We will work with the Pakistani officials. We certainly want custody of him and we certainly want to be able to find out what he knows," she said during a television interview. As reported earlier, Binalshibh, a Yemeni, was arrested in Karachi by Pakistani authorities, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), around the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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September - 15 
Commenting on the arrest, Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on the same day, "I think he's a pretty big fish. I mean this is perhaps within the circle of those who were responsible for September 11. And so, I think he is a pretty big catch."
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Commenting on the arrest, Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on the same day, "I think he's a pretty big fish. I mean this is perhaps within the circle of those who were responsible for September 11. And so, I think he is a pretty big catch."
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September - 15 
Interior Ministry sources said an extradition request had already been received from Germany, while FBI interrogators had also indicated that their country would also like him extradited.
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Interior Ministry sources said an extradition request had already been received from Germany, while FBI interrogators had also indicated that their country would also like him extradited.
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September - 15 
One person was killed and five others, including a girl, injured in a bomb explosion in a Karachi-bound bus at Pathan Colony in Hyderabad, Sindh, on September 15. Police sources said preliminary investigations revealed that Al Qaeda operatives could
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One person was killed and five others, including a girl, injured in a bomb explosion in a Karachi-bound bus at Pathan Colony in Hyderabad, Sindh, on September 15. Police sources said preliminary investigations revealed that Al Qaeda operatives could have been be behind this last.
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September - 15 
An all party meeting called by the Koirala faction of the Nepali Congress, on September 15, urged the government and the Maoist insurgents to sit at the negotiating table and commence talks to end the nearly seven year-old insurgency in the country.
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An all party meeting called by the Koirala faction of the Nepali Congress, on September 15, urged the government and the Maoist insurgents to sit at the negotiating table and commence talks to end the nearly seven year-old insurgency in the country. At the same time, speakers at the meeting asked the insurgents to call a cease-fire and come to the negotiating table.
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September - 15 
Another report said the insurgents had set-off blasts at the Dairy Development Corporation Office in Lainchaur causing minor damage. Also, a bomb scare was reported at Gyaneshwor, on September 15 morning.
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Another report said the insurgents had set-off blasts at the Dairy Development Corporation Office in Lainchaur causing minor damage. Also, a bomb scare was reported at Gyaneshwor, on September 15 morning.
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September - 15 
Police in a special drive arrested three regional leaders of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, from Chalanbil area, on September 15. The three Sarbahara leaders were identified as Abu Bakkar, Abu Ta
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Police in a special drive arrested three regional leaders of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, from Chalanbil area, on September 15. The three Sarbahara leaders were identified as Abu Bakkar, Abu Taher and Suresh Chandra Sen.
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September - 15 
Police recovered 20 illegal firearms and 27 rounds of ammunition from 10 districts in the south-western region of the country, reports on September 16 said. Reports also said a total of 1,327 persons have been arrested for possessing illegal weapons.
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Police recovered 20 illegal firearms and 27 rounds of ammunition from 10 districts in the south-western region of the country, reports on September 16 said. Reports also said a total of 1,327 persons have been arrested for possessing illegal weapons. Police had reportedly launched a special illegal-weapons-recovery drive in Khulna Range in Jessore, Jhenidah, Magura, Narail, Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Kushtia, Chuadanga and Meherpur districts.
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September - 16 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed as terrorists attacked a polling station at Gursai village in Mendhar, Poonch district, on September 16, the day of the first phase of elections to the Legislative Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The terroris
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed as terrorists attacked a polling station at Gursai village in Mendhar, Poonch district, on September 16, the day of the first phase of elections to the Legislative Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists escaped from the incident site.
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September - 16 
A youth was killed and his grand parents injured in a terrorist attack on their residence, in Hasote village, Chasana area of Mahore.
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A youth was killed and his grand parents injured in a terrorist attack on their residence, in Hasote village, Chasana area of Mahore.
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September - 16 
According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Home Minister L K Advani said, in New Delhi, on September 16, the government had information that Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin has announced a reward of Rupee
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According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Home Minister L K Advani said, in New Delhi, on September 16, the government had information that Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin has announced a reward of Rupees 40 lakhs for the assassination of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and his son and Union Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the president of the ruling National Conference (NC). The Deputy Premier also said he had information that Salahuddin has announced a reward of Rupees 10 lakhs for the killing of any candidate contesting the J&K Assembly elections.
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September - 16 
According to media reports, the next round of peace talks between Indian government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to be held in a Southeast As
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According to media reports, the next round of peace talks between Indian government interlocutor in the Naga peace talks, K. Padmanabhaiah and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are scheduled to be held in a Southeast Asian country next week. Though the venue of this crucial meeting is not yet confirmed by any official source, it has been speculated that it could in Thailand.
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September - 16 
Also, official sources said unidentified terrorists intruded into the house of a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, Abdul Hameed Para, at Nagbal village in Kreeri, Baramulla district, and killed him. He was reportedly the Chief Election Agent
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Also, official sources said unidentified terrorists intruded into the house of a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist, Abdul Hameed Para, at Nagbal village in Kreeri, Baramulla district, and killed him. He was reportedly the Chief Election Agent of the PDP candidate in Sangrama, which went to polls on September 16.
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September - 16 
Andhra Pradesh police arrested two left-wing extremists—Naxalites––and a Naxal sympathiser from different places in Warangal district, on September 16. While one Naxalite belonged to the Prajapratighatana group, the other is a ‘deputy commander’ of t
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Andhra Pradesh police arrested two left-wing extremists—Naxalites––and a Naxal sympathiser from different places in Warangal district, on September 16. While one Naxalite belonged to the Prajapratighatana group, the other is a ‘deputy commander’ of the Morchana dalam (squad) of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) [CPI-ML] (Janasakthi). Police sources said the Prajapratighatana Naxalite was arrested at Pasra in Mulug mandal (administrative unit), while the Janasakthi Naxalite was arrested from Baswarajupalle in Bhupalpalle mandal. Five detonators and five gelatine sticks were recovered from his possession. Another Naxalite sympathizer was arrested at Jangalapalle.
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September - 16 
Another media report claimed that Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau director K.P. Singh are likely to visit Amsterdam around September 20 to hold talks with NSCN (I-M) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and chairman Isak Chisi Swu.
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Another media report claimed that Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau director K.P. Singh are likely to visit Amsterdam around September 20 to hold talks with NSCN (I-M) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and chairman Isak Chisi Swu.
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September - 16 
Both the leaders are unwilling to come to India for talks mainly because of the Union government’s reported indecision in withdrawing the ban on the NSCN (I-M) under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, which will be reviewed in the second week
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Both the leaders are unwilling to come to India for talks mainly because of the Union government’s reported indecision in withdrawing the ban on the NSCN (I-M) under the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, which will be reviewed in the second week of November 2002. According to media sources, neither Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee nor Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, who is also the Union Home Minister, has taken any decision on lifting the ban on the outfit. However the Deputy Premier said at a meeting of the Parliamentary consultative committee attached to the Union Home ministry that the Union government is currently examining the political demands made by the NSCN (I-M). These include separate currency, separate flag and permission to set up Embassies abroad, the source added.
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September - 16 
Congress leader Priya Ranjan Das Munshi met Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in Kolkata to discuss the North Bengal situation. He claimed he discussed plans with Bhattacharhee to bring the Rajbonshis back to the mainstream. "Those who have turn
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Congress leader Priya Ranjan Das Munshi met Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in Kolkata to discuss the North Bengal situation. He claimed he discussed plans with Bhattacharhee to bring the Rajbonshis back to the mainstream. "Those who have turned into Kamtapuris but have not joined the KLO (Kamtapuri Liberation Organisation) should be brought back to the mainstream", Das Munshi said.
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September - 16 
In a separate incident, terrorists exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the Rashtriya Rifles headquarters in Thanna Mandi. However, no casualty has been reported in this incident. Official sources have indicated that firing by terrorist
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In a separate incident, terrorists exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the Rashtriya Rifles headquarters in Thanna Mandi. However, no casualty has been reported in this incident. Official sources have indicated that firing by terrorists disrupted polling for a short while at the Sakhi Maidan polling station in Poonch district. Terrorists also reportedly resorted to indiscriminate firing at Topa, Darhal, targeting a couple of polling stations. No casualties or damage was reported in the firing. Exchange of firing was also reported from Dudasan Bala in the Thanna Mandi area.
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September - 16 
In another incident, a Naxalite couple surrendered to the Khammam district police chief on September 16. Media reports said the couple––a ‘deputy commander’ of the Bhoopal dalam of the Janasakthi group and a dalam member––surrendered, citing love as
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In another incident, a Naxalite couple surrendered to the Khammam district police chief on September 16. Media reports said the couple––a ‘deputy commander’ of the Bhoopal dalam of the Janasakthi group and a dalam member––surrendered, citing love as a reason for their decision.
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September - 16 
Media reports said National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed a Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre and injured another in an internecine clash, on September 16. The clash occurred following an attack by NDFB terrorists on a four-m
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Media reports said National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed a Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre and injured another in an internecine clash, on September 16. The clash occurred following an attack by NDFB terrorists on a four-member BLT group, in Dopdopi, Rangapara police station limits, Sonitpur district, Assam. Further details are awaited.
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September - 16 
S A R Geelani, a suspended college lecturer and accused in the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack case, on September 16, alleged before a Delhi court that police fabricated the evidence collected through interception of communication to implicate hi
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S A R Geelani, a suspended college lecturer and accused in the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack case, on September 16, alleged before a Delhi court that police fabricated the evidence collected through interception of communication to implicate him. Claiming that the translation of the intercepted conversation was also wrong, Geelani, during the recording of his statements before the court, said the fabricated conversations were used against him. The Prosecution has alleged that Geelani was in contact with the other accused through his mobile phone after the December 13-attack. However, Geelani denied the police version saying he was not in contact with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, a key conspirator in the attack.
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September - 16 
SF personnel defused three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by terrorists at three different places, in the Gulpur area of Poonch district.
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SF personnel defused three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by terrorists at three different places, in the Gulpur area of Poonch district.
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September - 16 
SF personnel killed five foreign mercenaries in the Hill Kaka area of Surankote. The terrorists had taken shelter in a house and were reportedly planning to disrupt the electoral process at some places. A large cache of arms and ammunition was recove
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SF personnel killed five foreign mercenaries in the Hill Kaka area of Surankote. The terrorists had taken shelter in a house and were reportedly planning to disrupt the electoral process at some places. A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the incident site.
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September - 16 
Speaking to the media in Kolkata on September 16, Inspector General (IG) of police, North Bengal, said shoot-at-sight orders had been issued along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan. According to him, the step had been taken to restrict the movement of
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Speaking to the media in Kolkata on September 16, Inspector General (IG) of police, North Bengal, said shoot-at-sight orders had been issued along West Bengal’s border with Bhutan. According to him, the step had been taken to restrict the movement of terrorists.
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September - 16 
Terrorists fired a rocket at Seri Khwaja in Surankote. The rocket, aimed at a polling station, missed the target and exploded in a field killing a youth. Separately, unidentified terrorists blasted a polling station, located in a government school bu
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Terrorists fired a rocket at Seri Khwaja in Surankote. The rocket, aimed at a polling station, missed the target and exploded in a field killing a youth. Separately, unidentified terrorists blasted a polling station, located in a government school building (booth No. 83) at Khanyal Kot in the Thanna Mandi area, under Rajouri Assembly segment, on the same day. While the building suffered extensive damage there were no casualties, official sources said. Terrorists also attacked two polling booths at Mehrote and a polling station (No. 71) at Needian in Surankote. However, SFs in retaliatory firing repulsed the attack and polling was not affected in these three polling stations, official sources said.
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September - 16 
The Election Commission of India, on September 16, said, barring minor incidents, the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir for 23 Assembly constituencies went off peacefully and an approximate 44 per cent of the 14.89 lakh voters exercised the
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The Election Commission of India, on September 16, said, barring minor incidents, the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir for 23 Assembly constituencies went off peacefully and an approximate 44 per cent of the 14.89 lakh voters exercised their franchise. Briefing presspersons, Deputy Election Commissioner Sayan Chatterjee said, "Taking all factors into consideration and the arrangements made for the polls, we are satisfied with the turnout in the first phase". Giving the district-wise figures of polling percentage, he said in Poonch recorded 48 per cent; Rajouri 47 per cent; Kargil 67 per cent; Baramullah 37 per cent and Kupwara 40 per cent. But in Sopore in Baramulla, only three to five per cent of the electorate cast their votes. Asked whether the Kashmiri migrants voted, he said out of the 55 persons registered in Delhi, 14 had voted. In Jammu, out of the 4,189 persons registered, 1,643 had voted and in Udhampur out of the 321 registered, 135 voted through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
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September - 16 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly denied its involvement in the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailment on September 9, in Bihar State, in which approximately 119 persons had been killed. The outfit, through its mouthpiec
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly denied its involvement in the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailment on September 9, in Bihar State, in which approximately 119 persons had been killed. The outfit, through its mouthpiece Freedom, released on September 15, 2002 refuted the charges appearing in a section of the media that the ULFA, along with left-wing extremists of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) was behind the 'sabotage'.
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September - 16 
According to media reports, a toy-bomb killed a woman and injured a child in Miranshah, Peshawar, on September 16.
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According to media reports, a toy-bomb killed a woman and injured a child in Miranshah, Peshawar, on September 16.
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September - 16 
According to media reports, Pakistan, on September 16, handed over 9/11 suspect and key Al Qaeda terrorist Ramzi Binalshibh and four others to US custody and they have been flown out of the country. "Five people have been handed over to US custody, R
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According to media reports, Pakistan, on September 16, handed over 9/11 suspect and key Al Qaeda terrorist Ramzi Binalshibh and four others to US custody and they have been flown out of the country. "Five people have been handed over to US custody, Ramzi [is] amongst them… I have no information on where they were taken," Major-General Rashid Qureshi, military regime spokesperson said. Binalshibh was reportedly arrested after an encounter in Karachi, on September 11. The Interior Ministry said a total of 12 persons were detained in at least two separate raids in Karachi last week. However, a separate media report quoted the Interior Minister as saying that Binalshibh and his accomplices would be tried in a court of law in Pakistan. Haider said in Kharadar that Binalshibh was in Pakistan.
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September - 16 
An Additional Sessions Judge in Dera Ghazi Khan, on September 16, granted bail to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit chief Maulana Masood Azhar against a surety bond of Rupees 30,000 in a case registered against him under Section 16 of the
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An Additional Sessions Judge in Dera Ghazi Khan, on September 16, granted bail to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit chief Maulana Masood Azhar against a surety bond of Rupees 30,000 in a case registered against him under Section 16 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance (MPO) and Arms Ordinance. Azhar had moved the bail application through his counsel stating that he had been arrested illegally. The judge reportedly said records revealed there was no law and order situation created as a result of the alleged speech delivered Azhar nor any segment of the public had been put on the alarm or fear. Thus, there was no violation of the conditions envisaged in section 16 of the MPO stated in the First Information Report (FIR), the Judge averred.
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September - 16 
The Home Secretary on the same day extended Azhar's detention under section 16 MPO for a further period of 90 days. He is currently detained in the New Central Jail in Bahawalpur.
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The Home Secretary on the same day extended Azhar's detention under section 16 MPO for a further period of 90 days. He is currently detained in the New Central Jail in Bahawalpur.
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September - 16 
US President George W. Bush said in Iowa that he wanted to "thank the Pakistani government for cooperating with US personnel to bring this person to justice… This guy's just another killer, and we got him."
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US President George W. Bush said in Iowa that he wanted to "thank the Pakistani government for cooperating with US personnel to bring this person to justice… This guy's just another killer, and we got him."
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September - 16 
Chairman of the Maoist insurgent’s party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports said, in a press statement on September 16 evening urged all "political forces loyal to the people" to pressure the government for a cease-fire and commen
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Chairman of the Maoist insurgent’s party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ‘comrade’ Prachanda, reports said, in a press statement on September 16 evening urged all "political forces loyal to the people" to pressure the government for a cease-fire and commence negotiations with the insurgents. The call was issued in the backdrop of some political parties and leaders making a case for declaration of cease-fire and commencement of talks.
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September - 16 
Media reports from Nepal said on September 18 that Maoist insurgents opposed to the November 13, 2002-general elections have stepped up killings and abductions of political activists across the country. On September 16, the insurgents abducted and k
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Media reports from Nepal said on September 18 that Maoist insurgents opposed to the November 13, 2002-general elections have stepped up killings and abductions of political activists across the country. On September 16, the insurgents abducted and killed an activist of the Nepali Congress in Sayakhani, Surkhet district. A day later they abducted 12 activists of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) in Dang and Tanahu. A former public representative, Krishna Prasad Joshi of Accham district, too was abducted from Sanagaon in Dang district.
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September - 16 
The Army put-off a fire and is searching for insurgents who had set ablaze a sub-station of the Nepal Electricity Authority in Rautahat, on September 16.
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The Army put-off a fire and is searching for insurgents who had set ablaze a sub-station of the Nepal Electricity Authority in Rautahat, on September 16.
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September - 16 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations across three districts. The Ministry did not, however, specify the dates of the operations. In a press release on September 17 it said two rebels
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations across three districts. The Ministry did not, however, specify the dates of the operations. In a press release on September 17 it said two rebels each were killed in Ramechap and Jumla districts and another in Dang. Besides, troops recovered socket bombs, pressure cooker bombs, explosives, hand grenades and equipment to set up ambushes from the clash-sites.
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September - 16 
The nationwide general shut-down call given by the insurgents on September 16 disrupted life in several parts of the country. In the capital Kathmandu, streets wore a deserted look. Traffic on the roads was thin and business establishments remained c
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The nationwide general shut-down call given by the insurgents on September 16 disrupted life in several parts of the country. In the capital Kathmandu, streets wore a deserted look. Traffic on the roads was thin and business establishments remained closed for the day. There were no reports as yet on violence or damage to property.
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September - 16 
In an attack on a police camp under Belkuchi upazila (sub-division), Sirajganj district, about 40 members of left-wing extremists of the the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, killed at least four police
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In an attack on a police camp under Belkuchi upazila (sub-division), Sirajganj district, about 40 members of left-wing extremists of the the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, killed at least four police men and injured nine others on September 16, reports said. They also looted 12 firearms and an unspecified quantity of ammunition. Following the incident, the administration has put police on alert in three adjoining districts––Bogra, Manikganj and Pabna.
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September - 16 
At the conclusion of the first round of talks on September 18, Norway will release to the world media a joint statement agreed to by the government and the LTTE. Both the parties have agreed to desist from making statements to the press while the neg
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At the conclusion of the first round of talks on September 18, Norway will release to the world media a joint statement agreed to by the government and the LTTE. Both the parties have agreed to desist from making statements to the press while the negotiations are on.
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September - 16 
The first session of the talks was preceded by an opening ceremony attended by the world media and diplomats of foreign missions based in Thailand.
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The first session of the talks was preceded by an opening ceremony attended by the world media and diplomats of foreign missions based in Thailand.
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September - 16 
The government delegation comprises Cabinet spokesperson and Minister G. L. Peiris, Milinda Moragoda and Rauf Hakeem––both Cabinet Ministers––and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatilake. The LTTE delegation comprises chief negotiator A
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The government delegation comprises Cabinet spokesperson and Minister G. L. Peiris, Milinda Moragoda and Rauf Hakeem––both Cabinet Ministers––and Peace Secretariat Secretary General Bernard Gunatilake. The LTTE delegation comprises chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, Adele Balasingham, secretary to the delegation, Legal Advisor V. Rudrakumaran and development expert Jay Maheswaran. "As far as the Liberation Tigers are concerned, I can assure you that we are seriously and sincerely committed to peace and that we will strive our utmost to ensure the success of the negotiations," Anton Balasingham said in his opening statement at the inaugural ceremony. He also clearly stated the long-held position of the LTTE and said, "The deepest aspiration of our people is peace, a peace with justice and freedom; a permanent peace in which our people enjoy their right to self-determination and co-exist with others." Cabinet Minister Periris declared at the outset that the government did not see the negotiations "as a zero-sum game", where the gains of one are a ‘reciprocal loss to the other. He said, "We emphatically reject that premise. We acknowledge that we both have a problem, destructive of the pulsating heart of our nation, which it is in our mutual interest to resolve together. This is very much the spirit in which we conceive of, and will carry through, our role in the ensuing discussions.
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September - 16 
The Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met for the first round of direct peace talks in several years––the fourth time since conflict broke out between the two parties––at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand, on Sep
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The Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met for the first round of direct peace talks in several years––the fourth time since conflict broke out between the two parties––at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand, on September 16. Both sides expressed the cautious optimism that the negotiations would fructify. The two delegations, however, stuck to their known positions. The government offered maximum devolution of powers, but within a united Sri Lanka.
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September - 17 
A civilian, resident of Charsu, was killed during an encounter between SFs and unidentified terrorists in the same area in south Kashmir.
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A civilian, resident of Charsu, was killed during an encounter between SFs and unidentified terrorists in the same area in south Kashmir.
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September - 17 
A local news agency, Kashmir Press Service (KPS), reported that the Muzaffarabad-based Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC) has taken note of election reportage of certain Srinagar-based journalists and newspapers. According to KPS, an MJC spokesman critici
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A local news agency, Kashmir Press Service (KPS), reported that the Muzaffarabad-based Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC) has taken note of election reportage of certain Srinagar-based journalists and newspapers. According to KPS, an MJC spokesman criticized these journalists for having ignored the "total boycott" call of elections. MJC spokesperson Sadaqat Hussain has, in a fax to the KPS, reportedly observed that some Kashmiri journalists were not functioning according to their ‘conscience’.
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September - 17 
According to official sources, three Pakistani terrorists had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from Danera village in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on September 17 to attack polling parties carrying election material. The terrorists report
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According to official sources, three Pakistani terrorists had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) from Danera village in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on September 17 to attack polling parties carrying election material. The terrorists reportedly abducted a civilian and asked him to work as a guide for them. However, some civilians observed their movement and alerted the security forces (SFs). In the ensuing encounter, while all three terrorists were killed, the abducted civilian was rescued. Three AK-56 rifles, 15 magazines, 502 rounds of ammunition, 10 grenades and a wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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September - 17 
An encounter took place between security forces (SF) and suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists in the Changmari forests, Alipurduar subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, on September 17. Police sources said the terrorists fired fr
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An encounter took place between security forces (SF) and suspected Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists in the Changmari forests, Alipurduar subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, on September 17. Police sources said the terrorists fired from automatic weapons when SFs raided Changmari village. SFs retaliated and the terrorists managed to escape. According to the Alipurduar sub-divisional police officer, the two parties fired approximately 30 rounds but nobody was injured. A combing operation has been launched to track down the terrorists.
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Another report said a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at village Rajdhani in the Thanna Mandi area. In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists fired upon a joint patrol
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Another report said a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at village Rajdhani in the Thanna Mandi area. In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists fired upon a joint patrol party of SFs and Village Defence Committee (VDC) members in the Narkote area. Even as the SFs and VDC members retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape, leaving behind an AK magazine. A VDC member sustained injuries in this incident.
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September - 17 
Bihar’s Gaya district police, on September 17, filed a petition in the court of the district Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) to take the chief of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners), Brahmeshwar Singh, on police remand for alleged involvemen
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Bihar’s Gaya district police, on September 17, filed a petition in the court of the district Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) to take the chief of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners), Brahmeshwar Singh, on police remand for alleged involvement in two major massacres in the district. The police have sought the remand of Singh to interrogate him for his alleged involvement in the killings of 58 persons at Lakshmanpur-Bathe on December 1, 1997 as well as the killing of 25 persons at Shankarbigha village on January 25, 1999 in the district. The CJM, after hearing both the sides, ordered that Singh be produced in the court on September 26. Singh, along with five of his associates was arrested in Patna on August 29, 2002.
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September - 17 
Delayed reports said police, on September 4, nabbed an injured United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Tinsukia district of Assam.
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Delayed reports said police, on September 4, nabbed an injured United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Tinsukia district of Assam.
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September - 17 
In a separate incident, an unidentified terrorist hurled a hand grenade towards SFs at the General Bus Stand in Anantnag. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road, killing a civilian and injuring 20 more.
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In a separate incident, an unidentified terrorist hurled a hand grenade towards SFs at the General Bus Stand in Anantnag. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road, killing a civilian and injuring 20 more.
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September - 17 
In another election-related incident, terrorists hurled a hand grenade at the premises of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (J&KPCC) headquarters on Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar. Three candidates of the Indian National Congress (INC/Congr
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In another election-related incident, terrorists hurled a hand grenade at the premises of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (J&KPCC) headquarters on Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar. Three candidates of the Indian National Congress (INC/Congress-I) were present when the explosion occurred. An INC activist and two SF personnel sustained injuries in the explosion.
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September - 17 
In another election-related incident, terrorists killed two NC leaders––Ali Mohammad Dar and Ghulam Rasool Mir, in Srinagar. A lesser-known terrorist group, the Al-Arifeen, reportedly a front outfit of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has claimed responsibilit
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In another election-related incident, terrorists killed two NC leaders––Ali Mohammad Dar and Ghulam Rasool Mir, in Srinagar. A lesser-known terrorist group, the Al-Arifeen, reportedly a front outfit of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the killings. A spokesman of the outfit, Abu Viqas called a local news agency to claim that the group had also carried out the grenade attack at the Congress headquarters in Srinagar on September 17, in which three persons were injured. As reported earlier, Al-Arifeen had claimed responsibility for the assassination of State Law Minister and NC candidate from Lolab constituency, Kupwara district, Mushtaq Ahmed Lone, on September 11, 2002.
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September - 17 
In another encounter, two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and two more SF personnel injured at Katarmal village in Rajouri on the same day. The encounter was going on when reports last came in. Official sources indicated that
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In another encounter, two unidentified terrorists and an SF personnel were killed and two more SF personnel injured at Katarmal village in Rajouri on the same day. The encounter was going on when reports last came in. Official sources indicated that the number of terrorists involved in the encounter was stated to be over 15, majority of them being foreign mercenaries.
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September - 17 
In another incident, police arrested three Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at Hayaghat railway station, Darbhanga district, on September 17. A huge quantity of MCC literature, incriminating documents and diaries were also recovered fro
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In another incident, police arrested three Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at Hayaghat railway station, Darbhanga district, on September 17. A huge quantity of MCC literature, incriminating documents and diaries were also recovered from their possession. An interrogation of the arrested Naxalites led to the recovery of a landmine, two empty containers and seven detonators, besides a huge quantity of wire from a village under Hayaghat police station limits. "This is for the first time that landmines and detonators have been recovered from the MCC men in the north Bihar," informed Darbhanga district police chief, while addressing a press conference on September 18.
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September - 17 
In the other incident at Vadlarampuram village of Atmakur mandal, Kurnool district, the Atmakur single window president and the village water users’ association president were killed by Naxalites, on September 17 night.
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In the other incident at Vadlarampuram village of Atmakur mandal, Kurnool district, the Atmakur single window president and the village water users’ association president were killed by Naxalites, on September 17 night.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed three local-level leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in two separate incidents in Prakasam and Kurnool districts, on September 17-18. In the first incident, the Peddado
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed three local-level leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in two separate incidents in Prakasam and Kurnool districts, on September 17-18. In the first incident, the Peddadornala mandal parishad (local body) president was critically injured when Naxalites fired at him at Ongole, Prakasam district. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he died.
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September - 17 
Quoting Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manipur and Nagaland range, PK Misra, media reports of September 17 informed that some of the terrorist outfits of the Northeastern States are getting support from foreign based camp
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Quoting Border Security Force (BSF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manipur and Nagaland range, PK Misra, media reports of September 17 informed that some of the terrorist outfits of the Northeastern States are getting support from foreign based camps, particularly from neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh. The reports also claimed that the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are involved in real estate business in Myanmar, returns from which feed their camps back in India. The DIG reportedly told the media that there is a new trend of re-grouping of militant outfits in the region. According to the reports, besides the networking the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the UNLF, there is an emerging nexus among Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), Kanglei Yayol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and the National Socialist Council of Nagand-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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Reports from north Kashmir, meanwhile, said during an encounter at Murkan Top in Kupwara district, two Pakistani terrorists were killed.
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Reports from north Kashmir, meanwhile, said during an encounter at Murkan Top in Kupwara district, two Pakistani terrorists were killed.
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September - 17 
SFs killed a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist in Naidgam village in Doda district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist. Separately, in Tral, one more JeM terrorist was killed during an encounter at Makhdoom Mohalla
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SFs killed a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist in Naidgam village in Doda district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist. Separately, in Tral, one more JeM terrorist was killed during an encounter at Makhdoom Mohalla.
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September - 17 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 17, on his return after a week-long visit to the United States, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were according to "our expectations".
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 17, on his return after a week-long visit to the United States, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were according to "our expectations". He expressed the confidence that voter turnout would go up in the remaining three phase. He said, "It is a big thing. It is according to our expectations… It is clear the people of Jammu and Kashmir want peace and are keen to live in harmony".
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September - 17 
The editor of the vernacular Srinagar Times, Sofi Ghulam Mohammad, was fired upon by a group of three unidentified terrorists at his Dalgate residence in Srinagar. He and his personal security officer have sustained injuries. According to a media rep
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The editor of the vernacular Srinagar Times, Sofi Ghulam Mohammad, was fired upon by a group of three unidentified terrorists at his Dalgate residence in Srinagar. He and his personal security officer have sustained injuries. According to a media report, on three occasions in the past, unidentified terrorists have launched grenade attacks on the residence of Sofi. However, it is for the first time that he was fired upon and injured. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this attack, thus far.
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September - 17 
The Manipur police, according to media reports, recovered two dead bodies on September 17 from Thanga-Chingjin, under Moirang police station limits of Bishnupur district. Police sources claimed that the two dead bodies were of those killed by the p
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The Manipur police, according to media reports, recovered two dead bodies on September 17 from Thanga-Chingjin, under Moirang police station limits of Bishnupur district. Police sources claimed that the two dead bodies were of those killed by the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) for drug trafficking. Earlier, the outfit had announced that both the peddlers, Bishnulakpam Ebi Sharma and Pala L. Haokip, would be executed for trading drugs. The ‘staforce’, a special task force of the RPF to deal with drug traffickers, has reportedly awarded death sentence to six drug traffickers since beginning its campaign against drugs in the early 1990s.
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September - 17 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested at Isrojiwadi, Karimnagar district, on September 18. Police also recovered a huge consignment of essential items, including posters and banners, meant for delivery to th
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested at Isrojiwadi, Karimnagar district, on September 18. Police also recovered a huge consignment of essential items, including posters and banners, meant for delivery to the PWG, from their possession.
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September - 17 
An Al Qaeda terrorist arrested along with 9/11 suspect Ramzi Binalshibh has been identified as one of the killers of US journalist Daniel Pearl, an unnamed senior police official said in Karachi on September 17. The identification was reportedly made
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An Al Qaeda terrorist arrested along with 9/11 suspect Ramzi Binalshibh has been identified as one of the killers of US journalist Daniel Pearl, an unnamed senior police official said in Karachi on September 17. The identification was reportedly made by Fazal Karim, a Pakistani, detained but not charged in the abduction-cum-murder of Pearl. According to the official, Karim was taken to an intelligence agency safe house where 10 suspects, including Binalshibh, were detained. The official refused to identify the alleged Pearl-killer by name but added that he was not among the five persons, including Binalshibh, who were handed over to US authorities on September 16 and flown out of Pakistan. According to a media report, authorities have not charged Karim nor officially confirmed that he was under detention. The report added that Karim’s statement might indicate to the first evidence that the Al Qaeda was directly involved in Pearl’s abduction-cum-murder.
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September - 17 
Media reports have said tension prevailed in the entire Chakiwara area in Karachi after a Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) activist, who was shot at on September 16 by unidentified terrorists succumbed to his injuries on September 17.
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Media reports have said tension prevailed in the entire Chakiwara area in Karachi after a Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) activist, who was shot at on September 16 by unidentified terrorists succumbed to his injuries on September 17. However, no incidence of violence was reported. No arrests have been made in connection with the killing thus far.
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September - 17 
Pakistan will continue extraditing foreign terror suspects, President Pervez Musharraf said on September 17, a day after 9/11 suspect and key Al Qaeda terrorist Ramzi Binalshibh was flown out of the country to be in US custody. "Whatever he has commi
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Pakistan will continue extraditing foreign terror suspects, President Pervez Musharraf said on September 17, a day after 9/11 suspect and key Al Qaeda terrorist Ramzi Binalshibh was flown out of the country to be in US custody. "Whatever he has committed, he has committed abroad and thus we are nothing to do with him," Musharraf told reporters in Karachi, where Binalshibh was captured. The President added, "We have captured them [all suspected foreigners] in Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and other parts of the country and those originating abroad will have to be extradited." President Musharraf also said the government decided to hand over Binalshibh to US authorities because trials in Pakistan were a tedious process and were often delayed for various reasons. He also said delays in trials often raised doubts on whether the government was striking a deal with the accused. While claiming that security agencies were destroying terrorist networks he said, "It is evident that the law enforcement agencies have broken the terrorist network for there was no sectarian killing, no bomb blast or other such activity for the past few months." However, he added that there were local extremists who would kill people in churches and cause blasts. Further, the President admitted that there were foreign elements who had entered Pakistan.
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Besides, the insurgents bombed and damaged the village development committee office of Tamghas, Gulmi district, on September 17 night.
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Besides, the insurgents bombed and damaged the village development committee office of Tamghas, Gulmi district, on September 17 night.
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September - 17 
India, on September 17, handed over to Nepal two insurgents, including Laxman Mohoto, after they were arrested in the Indian State of Bihar.
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India, on September 17, handed over to Nepal two insurgents, including Laxman Mohoto, after they were arrested in the Indian State of Bihar.
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September - 17 
One person was killed and another injured near Panauti, 30km east of the capital Kathmandu, on September 17, in an ambush laid by the Maoists on a milk van.
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One person was killed and another injured near Panauti, 30km east of the capital Kathmandu, on September 17, in an ambush laid by the Maoists on a milk van.
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September - 17 
Yet another report said troops shot dead a Maoist insurgent in a search operation in Machan, Bardia, on September 17. Also, an unspecified quantity of explosives and socket bombs was recovered from the clash-site.
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Yet another report said troops shot dead a Maoist insurgent in a search operation in Machan, Bardia, on September 17. Also, an unspecified quantity of explosives and socket bombs was recovered from the clash-site.
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September - 17 
Bangladesh police and para-military forces launched a massive manhunt and arrested 109 people on September 17 in connection with the September 16-attack on the Chak Makimpur police camp in Belkuchi, in which four policemen were shot dead and nine rif
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Bangladesh police and para-military forces launched a massive manhunt and arrested 109 people on September 17 in connection with the September 16-attack on the Chak Makimpur police camp in Belkuchi, in which four policemen were shot dead and nine rifles and some ammunition looted by left-wing extremists. 18 policemen were also injured in the incident. The arrested people are being interrogated at Sirajganj Police Lines
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September - 17 
A report in the state-run Daily News said, on September 18, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) assured it would not wage a war again. Reportedly, LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator at the ongoing peace talks Anton Balasingham, on September
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A report in the state-run Daily News said, on September 18, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) assured it would not wage a war again. Reportedly, LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator at the ongoing peace talks Anton Balasingham, on September 16, assured the government that the LTTE has no intention of resuming armed hostilities to win the rights of the Tamil people.
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September - 17 
Elections to local bodies in the Northeast Province, scheduled for September 25, 2002, stand postponed. The Commissioner of Elections made the announcement on September 17. They have been postponed for a second time in a year, and are now slated for
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Elections to local bodies in the Northeast Province, scheduled for September 25, 2002, stand postponed. The Commissioner of Elections made the announcement on September 17. They have been postponed for a second time in a year, and are now slated for June 25, 2003. It might be recollected that the four-party Tamil coalition, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that has the blessings of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), last week requested Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe to defer the polls. The TNA said they should not be held even as the government and the LTTE were preparing for the peace talks, which have since commenced. Reports of the time also said the TNA was apprehensive it would not be able to wrest control of the local bodies, and had hence asked for the deferral.
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September - 17 
Reports claimed the United States (US) might review the ban on the LTTE that is now in place. Quoting the US Ambassador in Thailand, Darryl Johnson, Agence France Presse said, "We will discuss that [de-proscription] in the context of the outcome of t
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Reports claimed the United States (US) might review the ban on the LTTE that is now in place. Quoting the US Ambassador in Thailand, Darryl Johnson, Agence France Presse said, "We will discuss that [de-proscription] in the context of the outcome of the peace talks." The US also welcomed the ‘intention’ of the government and the LTTE to hold talks and said it was ‘hopeful’ "that the talks will lead to a permanent end to the conflict based on the principles of democracy and respect for human rights, while maintaining Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity."
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September - 17 
The government and the LTTE, reportedly, agreed to hold three more round of talks between October 2002 and January 2003. The dates will be decided upon later, government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said. Peiris told the Daily News
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The government and the LTTE, reportedly, agreed to hold three more round of talks between October 2002 and January 2003. The dates will be decided upon later, government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said. Peiris told the Daily News that, "unlike in 1994, there was tremendous trust and understanding between the participants".
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September - 17 
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan, media reports from Sri Lanka said, on September 17, hailed the government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks that have commenced in Thailand on September 16. Annan also hinted that th
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United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan, media reports from Sri Lanka said, on September 17, hailed the government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks that have commenced in Thailand on September 16. Annan also hinted that the UN might play a bigger role in the peace process in the days ahead. Speaking on behalf of Annan, UN spokesman Fred Eckhard said "[He hoped] these talks will lead to a political settlement of the internal conflict in Sri Lanka which will preserve the country's unity and integrity as well as take account of the needs of and interests of all its communities."
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September - 18 
A Forest Department guard was abducted and later reportedly beheaded by unidentified terrorists at his residence in Golibud village, under the jurisdiction of Doda police station.
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A Forest Department guard was abducted and later reportedly beheaded by unidentified terrorists at his residence in Golibud village, under the jurisdiction of Doda police station.
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September - 18 
A red alert has been sounded along the Indo-Myanmarese border following the killing of four soldiers of Myanmar Army by Chin National Army (CNA) terrorists. According to media reports of September 18, the junta in Myanmar has requested India for assi
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A red alert has been sounded along the Indo-Myanmarese border following the killing of four soldiers of Myanmar Army by Chin National Army (CNA) terrorists. According to media reports of September 18, the junta in Myanmar has requested India for assistance to check trans-border terrorism along the Mizoram- Myanmar border. It may be mentioned here that the CNA terrorists, who are fighting for a separate homeland and restoration of democracy in Myanmar, killed the soldiers of a Light Infantry Battalion between Hriphi and Congtia village. After carrying out operations in Myanmar, the Chin terrorists reportedly sneaked into the Indian State of Mizoram. However, after India consented for the joint operation, Assam Rifles personnel have intensified patrolling along the border to check the infiltration of terrorists from Myanmar.
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September - 18 
According to a media report of September 18, the Union Home Ministry has turned down the Assam government's proposal to provide Z-plus security cover to Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi. The Ministry was requested for this security arrangement in the
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According to a media report of September 18, the Union Home Ministry has turned down the Assam government's proposal to provide Z-plus security cover to Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi. The Ministry was requested for this security arrangement in the wake of perceived threats from United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists.
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September - 18 
According to media reports of September 18, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir and former Manipur Chief Minister Rishang Keishing for their alleged actions. In a faxed messag
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According to media reports of September 18, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir and former Manipur Chief Minister Rishang Keishing for their alleged actions. In a faxed message, the outfit reportedly charged Jamir for working against the will of the Naga people, and Keishing for opposing the extension of the cease-fire in the State of Manipur. The release also has charged Jamir’s Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and the Union government for ‘imposing’ democracy in Nagaland against the popular desire for a political solution to the Naga problem. Reportedly, the Naga civil society and some international organisations had made observations on popular desire before the 1998 general election in the State. Media reports added that the NSCN–IM release further charged Jamir of masterminding and engineering factionalism covertly in the Naga Students Union in Delhi, supporting the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) in the recent problems in Chumukedima, and of supplying NSCN-K terrorists with arms and ammunition.
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September - 18 
According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani reiterated that future talks in the Naga peace process with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) should be held in India. He reportedly said this after meetin
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According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani reiterated that future talks in the Naga peace process with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) should be held in India. He reportedly said this after meeting a Naga delegation led by former Chief Ministers Hokishe Sema and Vizol, on September 18, in New Delhi.
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September - 18 
According to media reports, the West Bengal government, on September 18, asked its Assam counterpart to help apprehend a group of nine suspected Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists. Following the September 17-encounter that occurred be
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According to media reports, the West Bengal government, on September 18, asked its Assam counterpart to help apprehend a group of nine suspected Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists. Following the September 17-encounter that occurred between the security forces (SFs) and the terrorists in the Changmari forests, Alipurduar subdivision (administrative unit), Jalpaiguri district, they had allegedly managed to escape to neighbouring Assam. Further details are awaited.
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September - 18 
According to media reports, unidentified terrorists made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Javed Hussain Shah, National Conference (NC) candidate from Bandipora in the ongoing Legislative Assembly polls. They fired at his residence in Bandipora
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According to media reports, unidentified terrorists made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Javed Hussain Shah, National Conference (NC) candidate from Bandipora in the ongoing Legislative Assembly polls. They fired at his residence in Bandipora town injuring a civilian. Even as his security guards retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape. In a separate incident, two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates contesting the elections in Pulwama district had a narrow escape when terrorists attacked them at Litar.
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September - 18 
An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Jumgund-Trehgam in the border district of Kupwara. One more terrorist and two civilians were killed in an encounter in Kolinaar village, Baramulla district. Separately, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)
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An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Jumgund-Trehgam in the border district of Kupwara. One more terrorist and two civilians were killed in an encounter in Kolinaar village, Baramulla district. Separately, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter during search operations at Dadsar, Pulwama district.
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September - 18 
Another report said SFs destroyed a terrorist hideout in Rajouri and recovered a pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition, a silencer and three hand grenades. In another incident, security forces defused a 30kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kishtwar.
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Another report said SFs destroyed a terrorist hideout in Rajouri and recovered a pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition, a silencer and three hand grenades. In another incident, security forces defused a 30kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kishtwar.
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September - 18 
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the killings and termed them as ‘cowardly and inhuman’. He said such crimes only exposed the ‘anti-social nature of extremism’
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the killings and termed them as ‘cowardly and inhuman’. He said such crimes only exposed the ‘anti-social nature of extremism’
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September - 18 
Five police personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Koti, near Bhamgarh, Gadchiroli district, on September 18. However, the district police chief, Raj Vardhan, had a na
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Five police personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Koti, near Bhamgarh, Gadchiroli district, on September 18. However, the district police chief, Raj Vardhan, had a narrow escape as his vehicle had just passed the route, official sources said. The Naxals, who were hiding in the bushes, subsequently opened fire on the police party. Police returned fire. Senior police officials rushed to the spot and a combing operation has been launched to track down the Naxalites.
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September - 18 
India, on September 18, dismissed as ‘false’ Pakistan’s charge that the first phase of State Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir was a ‘sham’, saying it showed how ‘completely isolated’ Pakistan has become on the issue. Speaking to the media in N
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India, on September 18, dismissed as ‘false’ Pakistan’s charge that the first phase of State Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir was a ‘sham’, saying it showed how ‘completely isolated’ Pakistan has become on the issue. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said, "It is a graphic illustration of how one country, Pakistan, is using not only terrorism but also falsehood as an instrument of state policy," adding the whole world has welcomed the manner in which the first phase has been conducted. She said the very satisfactory voter-turnout was an expression of faith by the people of J&K in the democratic process and their rejection of terrorism, violence and intimidation.
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September - 18 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a supporter of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Liberation) at Bahadurganj village, under Singauri police station limits, Patna district, on September 18. Po
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a supporter of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Liberation) at Bahadurganj village, under Singauri police station limits, Patna district, on September 18. Police sources said the deceased was wanted in many criminal cases, including dacoity and murder. The incident is attributed to the ongoing war of attrition between the CPI-ML and the PWG.
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September - 18 
Media reports from India said, speaking in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 18, after the first round of peace talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said India
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Media reports from India said, speaking in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 18, after the first round of peace talks between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said India was ‘fully backing’ the peace process. He said, "I think when an overall solution is reached and the affected communities are satisfied with the political system, when their rights are recognized, the government of India will be the first to welcome it". Balasingham said India was being briefed on every aspect of the peace process by the Sri Lankan government and the Norwegian facilitators, who have been instrumental in getting the two sides to talk peace. He added that India did not want the conflict to continue as it caused ‘an element of instability in the whole region'.
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September - 18 
Media reports of September 18 indicated that terrorists from at least two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) camps in Bhutan are ready to surrender. Quoting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Red Horn Division in Assam, Major General Gaganji
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Media reports of September 18 indicated that terrorists from at least two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) camps in Bhutan are ready to surrender. Quoting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Red Horn Division in Assam, Major General Gaganjit Singh, reports said top-ULFA leaders have prevented them from doing so. The GOC said,"'We have definite information about the intention. We also know that the top militants will never allow that to happen because of their own survival and sustainability".
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September - 18 
Media reports said the bandh (general shut down) in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh's capital called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), on September 18, to oppose the State government's decision to enforce Arunachal Pradesh Control of O
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Media reports said the bandh (general shut down) in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh's capital called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), on September 18, to oppose the State government's decision to enforce Arunachal Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act, 2002 (APCOCA) effected normal life. A few minor incidents of violence were also reported and approximately 200 activists, including president Dominic Tadar, were taken into custody. Details are awaited.
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September - 18 
Media reports said two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists made a vain bid to abduct a local businessman from Panikhaiti area, Nagaon police station limits, on September 18. Not being successful in the attempt, the terrorists
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Media reports said two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists made a vain bid to abduct a local businessman from Panikhaiti area, Nagaon police station limits, on September 18. Not being successful in the attempt, the terrorists also opened fire on the businessman who, however, escaped unhurt. Meanwhile, police identified one of those terrorists, added the report. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 18 
Reports earlier stated that Union government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah is expected to hold another round of talks with the NSCN (I-M) leaders later this month (September) in Amsterdam.
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Reports earlier stated that Union government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K Padmanabhaiah is expected to hold another round of talks with the NSCN (I-M) leaders later this month (September) in Amsterdam.
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September - 18 
Six security force (SF) personnel, three terrorists and four civilians––13 in all––were killed at Katarmal village in Manjakote block, on September 18. When reports last came in, a search operation was in progress in Katarmal forests to track down a
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Six security force (SF) personnel, three terrorists and four civilians––13 in all––were killed at Katarmal village in Manjakote block, on September 18. When reports last came in, a search operation was in progress in Katarmal forests to track down a group of 20 to 25 terrorists hiding in the area. According to media reports, initially the terrorists had taken shelter in three houses, but later escaped to the Katarmal forests after SFs commenced cordon and search operations. As the SFs headed for Katarmal forests, they were attacked by the terrorists and in the ensuing encounter two terrorists and an SF personnel were killed. Later, in a resumed encounter, five more SF personnel including, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), and a terrorist were killed. While two SF personnel were injured in this encounter, four civilians are reported to have been killed in the cross firing. Official sources said a group of 20 to 25 terrorists had infiltrated into India from the Line of Control (LoC) on September 15 with a view to disrupting the ongoing electoral process.
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September - 18 
Speaking to the state-run Daily News, Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando said, on September 18, even as the first round of government–Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks commenced Sri Lanka has been assured of over Rs. 1 billion in for
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Speaking to the state-run Daily News, Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando said, on September 18, even as the first round of government–Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks commenced Sri Lanka has been assured of over Rs. 1 billion in foreign aid by several foreign donors. He said Australia, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and the European Union have promised more support. The assistance would be used chiefly to develop the North and East. Activities would include de-mining, resettlement and provision of food and drinking water projects. The Ministry expressed great pleasure at the offer made and said he expected more aid from other countries soon.
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September - 18 
The State general secretary of the Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam (Tamil National Movement), K Paranthaman, was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from his residence at Manamadurai, Sivaganga district, on September 18. According to polic
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The State general secretary of the Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam (Tamil National Movement), K Paranthaman, was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) from his residence at Manamadurai, Sivaganga district, on September 18. According to police sources, he was arrested as he had openly supported the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during a press conference held in Chennai, on August 20, 2002. Paranthaman was taken to Chennai for being produced before a POTA court in Poonthamalee, on the outskirts of Chennai. TNM chief P Nedumaran, a staunch supporter of the LTTE, was arrested earlier under POTA, on August 1, for his speech at a ‘Tamil’s Right to Live’ conference, held in Chennai, on April 13.
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September - 18 
The Union Cabinet, on September 18, approved the signing of an agreement with Kazakhstan for setting-up a joint working group (JWG) for combating international terrorism. The agreement was signed between the two countries in June 2002 at Almaty durin
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The Union Cabinet, on September 18, approved the signing of an agreement with Kazakhstan for setting-up a joint working group (JWG) for combating international terrorism. The agreement was signed between the two countries in June 2002 at Almaty during the visit of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. As per the agreement, the two countries will coordinate and exchange information on terrorism, organized crime and illicit trafficking in narcotics.
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September - 18 
Three police personnel were injured in an encounter with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the Uparturia forest area, under Senah police station limits, Loherdaga district, on September 18. Police arrested a Naxalite o
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Three police personnel were injured in an encounter with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the Uparturia forest area, under Senah police station limits, Loherdaga district, on September 18. Police arrested a Naxalite of the PWG while his associates managed to escape.
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September - 18 
Two terrorists killed a civilian at Tere Tope village in Poonch district, also on the same day, and escaped.
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Two terrorists killed a civilian at Tere Tope village in Poonch district, also on the same day, and escaped.
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September - 18 
According to a media report, two Pakistanis are in security forces’ custody in Afghanistan after dynamite was found on their fully loaded fuel tanker bound for a US air base in Bagram. "The tanker came from Pakistan and the drivers are being held whi
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According to a media report, two Pakistanis are in security forces’ custody in Afghanistan after dynamite was found on their fully loaded fuel tanker bound for a US air base in Bagram. "The tanker came from Pakistan and the drivers are being held while the situation is being investigated," said International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) spokesperson Major Gordon Mackenzie in Kabul on September 18.
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September - 18 
Eight terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Alami (HuMA) were arrested from different places in Karachi, on September 18, and a large cache of arms and ammunition seized from them, said official sources. Among those arrested were an employee of t
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Eight terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Alami (HuMA) were arrested from different places in Karachi, on September 18, and a large cache of arms and ammunition seized from them, said official sources. Among those arrested were an employee of the Pakistan Navy. These terrorists were wanted in connection with the May 8-attack on the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi and the June 14-Karachi US Consulate attack.
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A soldier of the Royal Nepal Army was killed two more injured in an ambush laid on troops’ vehicle by the insurgents, on September 19, near Badichaur, Surkhet district, 400km southwest of the capital Kathmandu, reports said. Insurgent’s casualties in
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A soldier of the Royal Nepal Army was killed two more injured in an ambush laid on troops’ vehicle by the insurgents, on September 19, near Badichaur, Surkhet district, 400km southwest of the capital Kathmandu, reports said. Insurgent’s casualties in the clashes that followed are not known, but have not been ruled-out. In another incident, troops shot dead an insurgent in Bathasedanda, Sindhupalchowk, on September 18.
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September - 18 
Joint combing operations by police and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) continued for the third day in Sirajganj and adjoining districts to recover firearms looted by cadres of the left-wing extremist, proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly
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Joint combing operations by police and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) continued for the third day in Sirajganj and adjoining districts to recover firearms looted by cadres of the left-wing extremist, proscribed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party. The arms were looted from Radhunibari police camp in Belkuchi Upazila (sub-division). Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police has been given the responsibility to investigate the case. So far 250 people have been arrested from different places in Sirajganj, Pabna and Tangail districts, but no weapons or ammunition looted were recovered.
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September - 18 
Police in countrywide searches recovered 14 illegal weapons, 19 bullets and 19 explosives. The total number of persons arrested in continuing search and recovery operations thus far is 1,743. Cases have been filed against the arrested persons under t
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Police in countrywide searches recovered 14 illegal weapons, 19 bullets and 19 explosives. The total number of persons arrested in continuing search and recovery operations thus far is 1,743. Cases have been filed against the arrested persons under the Arms Act.
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September - 18 
Government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said he was happy that the LTTE was not asking for a separate state and added, "Their aspirations can be fulfilled within one country if we set about it in the proper way". He also said the p
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Government delegation head and Cabinet Minister G L Peiris said he was happy that the LTTE was not asking for a separate state and added, "Their aspirations can be fulfilled within one country if we set about it in the proper way". He also said the proposed Interim Administration in the Northeast was not the end but a part of the peace process and separation of functions. Peiris said, "If the Interim Administration should be seen as part of a process it will not stop there but will proceed to a coherent structure to accelerate the development work of the magnitude that is envisaged." Peiris also added that the two sides agreed "on how to take this forward." He said the future rounds of talks would address the post-interim administration set-up as well as core issues. At the talks, both parties agreed to constitute a Joint Task Force to undertake urgent humanitarian and reconstruction activities in the Northeast.
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September - 18 
In a press release after the talks concluded facilitator Norway said three rounds of talks have been scheduled in the future. It also said two joint committees comprising government and LTTE officials would be established––the first to entrench the p
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In a press release after the talks concluded facilitator Norway said three rounds of talks have been scheduled in the future. It also said two joint committees comprising government and LTTE officials would be established––the first to entrench the permanent cease-fire signed in February 2002 and the second to implement humanitarian and reconstruction activities. The future three rounds of talks would be held between October 31 and November 3, 2002; December 2 and December 5, 2002; and January 6 and January 9, 2003.
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September - 18 
Reports said a local-level leader of the ruling United National Party, in Trincomalee district, who is also a former Member of Parliament (MP), Sunil Shantha Ranaweera, participated in the inaugural function of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s
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Reports said a local-level leader of the ruling United National Party, in Trincomalee district, who is also a former Member of Parliament (MP), Sunil Shantha Ranaweera, participated in the inaugural function of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) political-wing office, in Tampalakamam village, on September 18. Several local-level leaders of the LTTE and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) K. Thurairetnasingham were present on the occasion. The TNA is a four party Tamil coalition that has the blessings of the LTTE. LTTE political head for Tampalakamam village Thangan, while addressing the gathering said, "The LTTE is fully determined to take the peace process forward. Our agreeing to carry out political work without carrying arms reflects our commitment to engage in the peace process. We should not allow any one to ruin the progress we have already made. The opening of this office at Tampalakamam further broadens our political activity in this region."
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September - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 18, it was now asking for maximum autonomy and self-government but not a separate state. Both the sides have agreed on the dates for three more rounds of talks in the weeks ahead. Speaki
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said, on September 18, it was now asking for maximum autonomy and self-government but not a separate state. Both the sides have agreed on the dates for three more rounds of talks in the weeks ahead. Speaking at a news conference in Sattahip, Thailand, at the conclusion of the first round of government-LTTE peace talks, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said homeland and self-determination do not mean a separate state but "self determination involves substantial autonomy in the historical areas where we live". He declared the LTTE would not disarm itself at this ‘stage’ and warned that they would fight for political independence if the peace talks failed. He said, "The question of decommissioning does not arise until a firm decision is arrived at to address the question of the Tamil minority. For the success of the talks, there should be support from the people of the South (the Sinhalese)".
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September - 19 
A Delhi court on September 19 discharged three Ahmedabad youths, arrested in Ahmedabad on August 31, 2002, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) on suspicion of planning to assassinate Gujarat Chief Minister Narender Modi and some leaders of t
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A Delhi court on September 19 discharged three Ahmedabad youths, arrested in Ahmedabad on August 31, 2002, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) on suspicion of planning to assassinate Gujarat Chief Minister Narender Modi and some leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). According to media reports, the Delhi police said there was no sufficient evidence to prosecute them.
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September - 19 
A group of five unidentified terrorists attacked a government school at Jamsalan in Udhampur district on September 19 and killed a teacher and a student. The terrorists managed to escape after the killing.
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A group of five unidentified terrorists attacked a government school at Jamsalan in Udhampur district on September 19 and killed a teacher and a student. The terrorists managed to escape after the killing.
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September - 19 
According to media reports, United States (US) Ambassador in India Robert Blackwill said on September 19 that the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir had been ‘very positive’' and the 48 per cent turnout was ‘remarkable'. Condemn
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According to media reports, United States (US) Ambassador in India Robert Blackwill said on September 19 that the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir had been ‘very positive’' and the 48 per cent turnout was ‘remarkable'. Condemning terrorist violence in J&K, Blackwill reportedly said infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) was down in June and July, but since the end of July it had gone up and had been up in August and September. Asked whether the US had given any deadline to Pakistan to put an end to cross-border terrorism, Blackwill said diplomacy was a matter of urging, persuading, enticing and giving incentives.
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September - 19 
Addressing a press conference in Chennai on September 19, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha said the ban on the ‘terrorist’ Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) should continue in India and its leader V Prabakaran should be extradited for st
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Addressing a press conference in Chennai on September 19, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha said the ban on the ‘terrorist’ Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) should continue in India and its leader V Prabakaran should be extradited for standing trial in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, regardless of the outcome of the outfit's peace talks with the Sri Lankan government.
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September - 19 
Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd.) S. K. Sinha said, on September 19, there is a perceptible improvement in the law and order situation in the State and that terrorists do not have any public support. Speaking in New Delhi to a news agency he said, "What
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Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd.) S. K. Sinha said, on September 19, there is a perceptible improvement in the law and order situation in the State and that terrorists do not have any public support. Speaking in New Delhi to a news agency he said, "What has virtually gone unnoticed is that in the last 2-3 years public support for militancy has disappeared due to which the menace is on the ebb". Commenting on an alleged extortion-demand of Rs 50 lakhs by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah from the Pune-based Thermax, a construction company, he said, "I do not remember the odd case of ransom, which might have been there". He added, "… but these are akin to what Veerappan is doing in Karnataka, or incidents when jewellers are abducted in Delhi". Reports had indicated that Paresh Barua himself had contacted Thermax, a prospective investor in Assam, on an unspecified date with the demand.
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September - 19 
Bihar police arrested 18 activists of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners) from Kurmuri village, Bhojpur district, on September 19. The arrests were made when police raided the village following a complaint lodged against 55 persons for attac
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Bihar police arrested 18 activists of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners) from Kurmuri village, Bhojpur district, on September 19. The arrests were made when police raided the village following a complaint lodged against 55 persons for attacking the house of a supporter of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Liberation) on September 18 night. The village witnessed several clashes between Ranvir Sena supporters and CPI (ML) activists in the past, police sources said.
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September - 19 
In another incident, terrorists abducted and later killed two civilians in the Bunjer forest area of Doda district on the same day.
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In another incident, terrorists abducted and later killed two civilians in the Bunjer forest area of Doda district on the same day.
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September - 19 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists fired a few rounds in Litter village in Pulwama district when two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates––H N Koul and Ghulam Mohammad Shah––were passing by. However, no one was injured in this incident.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists fired a few rounds in Litter village in Pulwama district when two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates––H N Koul and Ghulam Mohammad Shah––were passing by. However, no one was injured in this incident.
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September - 19 
Media reports said police, in Bihar, nabbed three Nepal Maoist insurgents in Raxual, East Champaran district, on the India-Nepal border, on September 19 night. Police had been tipped-off regarding the presence of the insurgents. They have been identi
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Media reports said police, in Bihar, nabbed three Nepal Maoist insurgents in Raxual, East Champaran district, on the India-Nepal border, on September 19 night. Police had been tipped-off regarding the presence of the insurgents. They have been identified as Chandeshwar Baitha, Ramashray Ram and Ram Swaroop. Police also seized incriminating documents from their possession. Inspector General (IG) of Police Neel Mani said the Union Home Ministry had informed the Nepal government about their arrest. Police were interrogating the insurgents when reports last came in.
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September - 19 
Media reports said two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces near the Nanoi river embankment in Assam's Darrang district, on September 19. Quoting official sources, the reports also said a
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Media reports said two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces near the Nanoi river embankment in Assam's Darrang district, on September 19. Quoting official sources, the reports also said a .22 revolver and two live cartridges were seized from the slain terrorists. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 19 
Nine persons, including six SF personnel, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists at Bandipora in Baramulla district.
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Nine persons, including six SF personnel, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists at Bandipora in Baramulla district.
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September - 19 
Quoting Tamil Nadu police sources, media reports said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups in Bihar are supplying arms to southern Indian forest brigand Veerappan. Reports said Veerappan’s links with Naxal groups operating in Bihar came to light durin
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Quoting Tamil Nadu police sources, media reports said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups in Bihar are supplying arms to southern Indian forest brigand Veerappan. Reports said Veerappan’s links with Naxal groups operating in Bihar came to light during the interrogation of two Veerappan associates arrested recently by Tamil Nadu police. One of them reputedly disclosed that he had bought an AK-47 assault rifle from Bihar Naxalites in 2001 and sent it to Veerappan.
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September - 19 
Security forces (SFs) recovered one bayonet, one knife, two plastic bottles and currency notes from Nanyal in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district.
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Security forces (SFs) recovered one bayonet, one knife, two plastic bottles and currency notes from Nanyal in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district.
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September - 19 
SFs foiled an exfiltration attempt when they arrested six youths in Kupwara. They were reportedly being taken to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for receiving arms training.
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SFs foiled an exfiltration attempt when they arrested six youths in Kupwara. They were reportedly being taken to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for receiving arms training.
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September - 19 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 19, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said there was no change in the levels of infiltration and cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J and K). The question of a dialogue with
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 19, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Nirupama Rao said there was no change in the levels of infiltration and cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J and K). The question of a dialogue with Pakistan would arise only after ‘wholesome fulfillment’ of its commitment to put an end to them, she said. ''We will have to see how Pakistan behaves and its attitude plays out at this crucial time because that really will be the lynchpin and the test of Pakistan's intentions.'' Reacting to US Ambassador Robert Blackwill's remarks that infiltration into J and K has increased since July-end, she said, ''We have been saying all along that infiltration continues to take place from across the Line of Control and that elements that are infiltrating into J and K continue to receive support, assistance and sustenance from the entire infrastructure of terrorism on [the] territory controlled by Pakistan. There has been no change in that situation''.
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September - 19 
State Home Minister T Devender Goud, once again, appealed to the PWG to come to the negotiating table and said violence was not a solution to any problem. Participating at the three-day ‘Pakhal Girijana Utsav' at Kothaguda village, Warangal distrit,
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State Home Minister T Devender Goud, once again, appealed to the PWG to come to the negotiating table and said violence was not a solution to any problem. Participating at the three-day ‘Pakhal Girijana Utsav' at Kothaguda village, Warangal distrit, Goud said that there were many fora for extremists to raise their voice and win the hearts of people, in a democratic set-up. "Even in Jammu & Kashmir, despite a poll boycott call given by terrorists, more than 50 per cent of people participated in the election,'' he said. He said the Naxalites should join public life instead of resorting to killing political leaders and damaging public property.
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September - 19 
Terrorists attacked a patrol party of Village Defence Committee (VDC) members at Sadhyal village in the Thandi Kassi area of Rajouri district. Even as the VDC members retaliated, the terrorists escaped. No casualties were reported on either side.
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Terrorists attacked a patrol party of Village Defence Committee (VDC) members at Sadhyal village in the Thandi Kassi area of Rajouri district. Even as the VDC members retaliated, the terrorists escaped. No casualties were reported on either side.
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September - 19 
Two excise head constables and a private jeep driver were killed in a landmine explosion triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Two more excise constables were injured in the ensuing encounter in the forest area
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Two excise head constables and a private jeep driver were killed in a landmine explosion triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Two more excise constables were injured in the ensuing encounter in the forest area between Buchchaiahgaripalli and Siddarampuram villages of Bukkapatnam mandal (administrative unit), Anantpur district, on September 19. Police sources said the blast occurred when excise personnel were proceeding in two jeeps from Dharmavaram to raid illicit country-made liquor breweries in Bukkapatnam mandal. Immediately after blasting the landmine, the Naxalites opened fire at the other jeep. In the exchange of fire that lasted for about 15 minutes two constables were injured, while the Naxalites escaped from the scene. Police sources said the Naxalites could actually have intended to target police personnel, who were supposed to travel along the route.
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September - 19 
Two terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, were killed during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. One more terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district.
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Two terrorists, including a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, were killed during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. One more terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Kandi forest area of Kupwara district.
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September - 19 
A search is on to rescue a soldier abducted by the insurgents while on home leave in Mahadevsthan, Sindhuli district.
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A search is on to rescue a soldier abducted by the insurgents while on home leave in Mahadevsthan, Sindhuli district.
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September - 19 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead seven Maoist insurgents in Solu, Siraha, Sindhupalchowk, Surkhet and Saptari districts in operations on September 19. The Ministry did not, however, give any break-up of casualties in
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead seven Maoist insurgents in Solu, Siraha, Sindhupalchowk, Surkhet and Saptari districts in operations on September 19. The Ministry did not, however, give any break-up of casualties in different places, but said a soldier was seriously injured in the clashes in Siraha.
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September - 19 
Yet another report said the dead body of a policeman abducted earlier by the insurgents, on September 18, was recovered from the Lama Chaur jungles, in Okhaldungka, on September 19.
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Yet another report said the dead body of a policeman abducted earlier by the insurgents, on September 18, was recovered from the Lama Chaur jungles, in Okhaldungka, on September 19.
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September - 19 
China’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jiang Qinzheng met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S P Tamilchelvan, on September 19, at LTTE political headquarters in Kilinochchi. The two discussed difficulties being faced by Tami
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China’s Ambassador in Sri Lanka Jiang Qinzheng met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head S P Tamilchelvan, on September 19, at LTTE political headquarters in Kilinochchi. The two discussed difficulties being faced by Tamils in the north and east. Qinzheng reportedly said his country was interested in providing aid to warn-torn areas. His visit and assurance follow a meeting in New York between Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe, on the sidelines of the 57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. At this meeting, the Foreign Minister assured China’s full support and aid for the peace process in Sri Lanka and expressed the hope that it would bring greater stability in the country in particular and the South Asian region in general.
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September - 19 
Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) leader Thavarasa said the talks should move ahead and added, "But discussions must include core issues. The Interim Administration must be part of the solution and not the solution."
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Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) leader Thavarasa said the talks should move ahead and added, "But discussions must include core issues. The Interim Administration must be part of the solution and not the solution."
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September - 19 
Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse said his party was studying the outcome of the talks He added, "The peace talks should be aimed at finding a solution acceptable to all communities, safeguarding their rights."
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Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapakse said his party was studying the outcome of the talks He added, "The peace talks should be aimed at finding a solution acceptable to all communities, safeguarding their rights."
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September - 19 
Moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anandasangaree said proceedings at the talks indicated that both sides appeared to be ready to compromise. "We gladly receive news that talks will continue in the next few months."
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Moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anandasangaree said proceedings at the talks indicated that both sides appeared to be ready to compromise. "We gladly receive news that talks will continue in the next few months."
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September - 19 
Right-wing Sihala Urumaya leader Tilak Karunaratne said the LTTE has taken the world "and the whole country for a ride by saying [it] does not want Eelam." He said the LTTE might never have asked for a separate state in the true sense of the word, bu
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Right-wing Sihala Urumaya leader Tilak Karunaratne said the LTTE has taken the world "and the whole country for a ride by saying [it] does not want Eelam." He said the LTTE might never have asked for a separate state in the true sense of the word, but all its demands clearly indicated that it was what it wanted.
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September - 19 
The September 16-18, 2002-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have evoked mixed response in Sri Lanka. Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna spokesman Wimal Weerawansa brushed aside the talks as
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The September 16-18, 2002-peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have evoked mixed response in Sri Lanka. Sinhala chauvinist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna spokesman Wimal Weerawansa brushed aside the talks as ‘media show’. He charged that the LTTE has yet not given up the demand for self-determination, self-government nor a Tamil homeland––all of which together mean a separate state. LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham said at the talks that the LTTE was now making the above-mentioned demands but not a separate Eelam. He claimed that the talks were merely a means of tricking the Sinhala people in the South and speeding up the establishment of a separate state for the LTTE in a constitutional set-up. Weerawansa said, "The peace talks make no sense for people who want true peace but it has a purpose for the government and the LTTE." The LTTE’s purpose, he explained, was a separate state and the government’s purpose was single-party rule.
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September - 20 
A civilian was injured when terrorists opened fire on him at Surankote, on September 20. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A civilian was injured when terrorists opened fire on him at Surankote, on September 20. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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September - 20 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, resident of Kither, Kishtwar in Doda district, surrendered along with a Chinese pistol, a magazine, eight rounds and a hand grenade. He was reportedly a close associate of HM ‘commander’ Saifullah.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, resident of Kither, Kishtwar in Doda district, surrendered along with a Chinese pistol, a magazine, eight rounds and a hand grenade. He was reportedly a close associate of HM ‘commander’ Saifullah.
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September - 20 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed in an ambush laid allegedly by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in Assam's Nalbari district, on September 20. Quoting official sources, reports said suspected ULFA terrorists carried a s
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed in an ambush laid allegedly by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists in Assam's Nalbari district, on September 20. Quoting official sources, reports said suspected ULFA terrorists carried a surprise attack on an SF patrol party near Orang River at Gowabari. The SF personnel died of bullet injuries sustained in the attack. The terrorists reportedly managed to escape even as SFs returned fire, reports added. A search operation is on when reports last came in.
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September - 20 
According to a media report of September 21, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples War Group (PWG), have intensified their counter offensive against Naxalites of the rival Communist Party of India - Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Liberation)] in
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According to a media report of September 21, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Peoples War Group (PWG), have intensified their counter offensive against Naxalites of the rival Communist Party of India - Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Liberation)] in the Indian State of Bihar.
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September - 20 
According to media reports, three terrorists were killed in an internecine clash between two rival factions of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in the Ghaniamara area of West Tripura district, on September 20. Media reports
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According to media reports, three terrorists were killed in an internecine clash between two rival factions of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in the Ghaniamara area of West Tripura district, on September 20. Media reports claimed that two terrorists of NLFT- Biswamohan Debbarma faction and one from NLFT-Nayanbasi Jamatya faction were killed in the prolonged gun-battle. However, the total numbers of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. It should be noted that the Takarjala, Golaghati, Charilam and Bisramganj areas are strongholds of the NLFT, till the split in February 2001. Currently, the Nayanbasi faction dominates Golaghati, Charilam and Bagma areas. But Takarjala in Bishalgarh sub-division continues to be a stronghold of the Biswamohan faction, in which the other faction is trying to gain hold. However, according to media sources, police was not successful in operations against the NLFT in Takarjala, because of the alleged non-cooperation of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel stationed in the area.
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September - 20 
After a tip-off, two separate police teams, on September 20, raided Chikencharra and Chankhola villages of West Tripura district and arrested two NLFT terrorists, a delayed report said. They were identified as Rabi Debbarma and Rajesh Debbarma respec
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After a tip-off, two separate police teams, on September 20, raided Chikencharra and Chankhola villages of West Tripura district and arrested two NLFT terrorists, a delayed report said. They were identified as Rabi Debbarma and Rajesh Debbarma respectively.
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September - 20 
An unidentified terrorist, on September 20, launched an unsuccessful assassination attempt on the life of Sakeena Itoo, ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Noorabad Assembly constituency and Minister of State for Tourism. Official sour
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An unidentified terrorist, on September 20, launched an unsuccessful assassination attempt on the life of Sakeena Itoo, ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Noorabad Assembly constituency and Minister of State for Tourism. Official sources in south Kashmir said the terrorist lobbed a hand grenade at the paramilitary-guarded house of Sakeena Itoo at Damhal Hanjipora in the Kulgam area. However, it failed to explode and no one was killed or injured. This was the second attempt on her in the last week. As reported earlier, unidentified terrorists, on September 15, set-off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Dhanow Kandimarg village near the Pir Panjal range, south Kashmir, where she had gone for campaigning. A security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed in that incident. Terrorists had also carried out another attack on her house during August 2002.
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September - 20 
Five terrorists from different terrorist outfits surrendered to the commandant of 10 Assam Rifles (AR) at a ceremony held on September 20 at the AR’s tactical headquarters in Dhansiri, Dimapur. Quoting an official statement, press reports informed th
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Five terrorists from different terrorist outfits surrendered to the commandant of 10 Assam Rifles (AR) at a ceremony held on September 20 at the AR’s tactical headquarters in Dhansiri, Dimapur. Quoting an official statement, press reports informed that, among the surrendered terrorists, three belonged to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) while the other two are from the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN -K) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). They reportedly surrendered arms, including a .32 revolver, two 9 mm pistols, a shotgun, six hand grenades and 19 rounds of various ammunition.
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September - 20 
In a major political development in Nagaland, Home Minister Neiphiu Rio resigned from the SC Jamir Ministry, on September 20. At a press conference held at his official residence, he reportedly said that he could not continue to serve in the State Ca
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In a major political development in Nagaland, Home Minister Neiphiu Rio resigned from the SC Jamir Ministry, on September 20. At a press conference held at his official residence, he reportedly said that he could not continue to serve in the State Cabinet as he has lost his ‘confidence’ in the political leadership in Nagaland. Reports further said the resignation was unrelated to the peace process, but could give a jolt to the government headed by the Congress-party.
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September - 20 
In another election-related incident, unidentified terrorists abducted an NC leader, Maulvi Mohammad Hussain, from his residence at Brari Angan, Achhabal. He was later killed at Renipora. At Khushipora, Qazigund, terrorists hurled a grenade at a camp
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In another election-related incident, unidentified terrorists abducted an NC leader, Maulvi Mohammad Hussain, from his residence at Brari Angan, Achhabal. He was later killed at Renipora. At Khushipora, Qazigund, terrorists hurled a grenade at a campaign vehicle of the Awami League. One person sustained injuries in this incident.
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September - 20 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, in Srinagar, on September 20, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was responsible for the continuing large-scale violence in the State. "Gen Musharraf is responsible for the large-scale de
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, in Srinagar, on September 20, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was responsible for the continuing large-scale violence in the State. "Gen Musharraf is responsible for the large-scale death and destruction in the State in the name of Islam," Abdullah said at an election meeting in Ganderbal. "We are Muslims but not Pakistanis. Pakistan is responsible for the assassination of Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone and Qazi Nissar besides several other scholars," he added.
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September - 20 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), attacked the house of Janga Krishna Murthy, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Gurazala at Gamalapadu vilage, Dachepalli mandal (sub-division), in Guntur district of
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), attacked the house of Janga Krishna Murthy, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Gurazala at Gamalapadu vilage, Dachepalli mandal (sub-division), in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, on September 20 night, media reports said. The Naxalites also looted two 9mm carbines from his security guards, his cellular phone and its charger. They deflated the tires of his car before fleeing. Reports said more than 30 naxalites, including 15 carrying firearms and others crowbars, and axes, were involved in the attack. The Naxalites belonged to the Krishnapatti southern squad area committee (SAC), comprising the local guerrilla squads of Naguleti dalam (squad) and Bellamkonda dalam. SAC 'secretary' Sagar reportedly led the attackers'. According to the reports, the Naxalites barged into the MLA's hose and captured him first and subsequently his guards were also asked to surrender. However, no injuries were reported in the attack. The MLA was attacked for his alleged 'collection' of money from people in the past.
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September - 20 
Media reports of September 20, quoting Karbi Anglong district police chief K K Sarma, said 50 terrorists from various outfits were killed in the district in separate encounters in the last 18 months. Giving the break-up, the district police chief, on
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Media reports of September 20, quoting Karbi Anglong district police chief K K Sarma, said 50 terrorists from various outfits were killed in the district in separate encounters in the last 18 months. Giving the break-up, the district police chief, on September 19, said in Diphu, they included 15 United Peoples' Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists, nine Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists, 10 terrorists of an unnamed Kuki outfit, five from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM), four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist and six unidentified terrorists. He also said that 105 others were arrested and a huge cache of arms was also seized during the same period from the area. These arrested terrorists include 50 from UPDS cadres, 30 from the DHD, six from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), two each from the NSCN- IM and the Karbi Liberation Tigers, one each of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), eight unidentified terrorists and five suspected terrorists of unnamed Islamist groups. Recovery of arms included an unspecified number of AK-56 and AK-57 rifles, 20 hand grenades, 7.3 kg of RDX explosives, 50 detonators, 47 gelatin sticks and four walkie-talkie sets, he added.
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September - 20 
Media reports said India supports the Norwegian-facilitated peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Commenting on the ongoing peace talks, Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, on September 20, in New
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Media reports said India supports the Norwegian-facilitated peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Commenting on the ongoing peace talks, Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, on September 20, in New Delhi, said, on the one hand Anton Balasingham had said nothing 'frightfully new', on the other his position was important in the context of the current peace talks. Sibal denied that Balasingham would make 'transit halt' in India in the future. He observed that the peace talks showed building trust between the negotiating parties. He further said India had an 'abiding interest' in the reconstruction and development of Sri Lanka. "The Government of India has in the past and continues to support efforts to take the peace process towards a settlement that meets the just aspirations of all elements of Sri Lankan society within a sovereign, united Sri Lanka" he added. The first round of talks in the current phase of the peace process concluded on September 18, 2002, in Thailand.
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September - 20 
On the Habdipora-Shopian road, terrorists targeted a vehicle of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and set-off landmine blast. A CRPF personnel was killed and three more sustained injuries in his blast. Separately, at Kehlil, Tral, terrorists la
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On the Habdipora-Shopian road, terrorists targeted a vehicle of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and set-off landmine blast. A CRPF personnel was killed and three more sustained injuries in his blast. Separately, at Kehlil, Tral, terrorists launched a rifle grenade attack, followed by firing, on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in the incident.
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September - 20 
Police in Srinagar detained Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) acting chairman Javid Ahmad Mir and burst teargas shells to disperse separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) activists during an anti-election rally, official sources sai
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Police in Srinagar detained Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) acting chairman Javid Ahmad Mir and burst teargas shells to disperse separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) activists during an anti-election rally, official sources said. A group of Hurriyat activists led by Mohammad Maqbool Sofi had reportedly assembled outside the Jamia Masjid (Jamia mosque) in Srinagar, shortly after Friday prayers, and staged an anti-election demonstration. Later, the protestors turned violent and pelted stones at police personnel, who, in response, fired teargas shells.
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September - 20 
Reports said Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists abducted a teacher of Lumding Hindi High School, on September 20, from an unnamed place in Nagoan district. Police were investigating the case when reports last came in.
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Reports said Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists abducted a teacher of Lumding Hindi High School, on September 20, from an unnamed place in Nagoan district. Police were investigating the case when reports last came in.
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September - 20 
Reports said police in Bhopal issued arrest warrants against Abu Salem and Bollywood actress Monica Bedi. Arrest warrants were issued against them, on September 20. While the warrant against Abu Salem was issued in two different cases -- in connectio
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Reports said police in Bhopal issued arrest warrants against Abu Salem and Bollywood actress Monica Bedi. Arrest warrants were issued against them, on September 20. While the warrant against Abu Salem was issued in two different cases -- in connection with a murder and for obtaining a forged passport––the warrant against Monica was issued for obtaining a forged passport. The warrants had been forwarded to the CBI, when reports last came in.
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September - 20 
SF personnel conducted a search operation at Chhapargola, Chotali area of Boniyar, Uri sector, and in the ensuing encounter three foreign mercenaries were killed. Another foreign mercenary, reportedly a member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), was killed
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SF personnel conducted a search operation at Chhapargola, Chotali area of Boniyar, Uri sector, and in the ensuing encounter three foreign mercenaries were killed. Another foreign mercenary, reportedly a member of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), was killed in a separate encounter at Kandi, Kupwara district.
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September - 20 
The PWG, while objecting to the CPI-ML booklet on PWG entitled 'Tathyon Ki jubani: People's War ki kahani' (Tale of truth: People's War's story), put the counter allegation that the Bhumihar (an upper-caste) landlords dominate the CPI-ML leadership.
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The PWG, while objecting to the CPI-ML booklet on PWG entitled 'Tathyon Ki jubani: People's War ki kahani' (Tale of truth: People's War's story), put the counter allegation that the Bhumihar (an upper-caste) landlords dominate the CPI-ML leadership. The land owning community, according to the PWG, wants to retain its hold in the Bhojpur and Punpun areas of Bihar. The CPI-ML’s mass-base has been eroded in these regions, the PWG further said, and also in Patna and Jehanabad districts. The former has, instead, been forced to move to Champaran and Siwan districts. PWG Magadh 'divisional secretary' Prakash, while talking to a news network, said, "The ML links with Kisan Sangh and the RJD cannot be ruled out. We will also give detailed accounts of land being possessed by the present ML leadership". The CPI-ML in its booklet had alleged that a large number of landlords, who were members of private armies of landlord's––like the Ranvir Sena and the erstwhile Bhumi Sena and Kisan Sangh, now hold 'key positions' in the PWG. It had also named 50 such landlords who are also allegedly associated with political parties like the Samata Party, Bharatiya Janata and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
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September - 20 
Following the arrest of eight terrorists of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Aalami (HuMA), on September 18, police conducted raids in different parts of Karachi and recovered detonators, rocket fuses and some ammunition, on September 20. Recoveries included
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Following the arrest of eight terrorists of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Aalami (HuMA), on September 18, police conducted raids in different parts of Karachi and recovered detonators, rocket fuses and some ammunition, on September 20. Recoveries included 97 detonators, 90 electrical detonators, 95 non-electrical detonators, 20 rocket motors, 10 fuses, 38 cartridges (7.62 mm), two electrical circuit switches, a remote circuit with mike, 78 ICs etc.
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September - 20 
A delayed report said a policeman was killed on September 20, in Dhahran village, Dang district.
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A delayed report said a policeman was killed on September 20, in Dhahran village, Dang district.
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September - 20 
In another incident, at least 15 Maoist insurgents were killed in an accidental explosion in Banke, on September 20, unnamed government said, quoting delayed reports. The explosion occurred when an unknown quantity of bombs being carried by the Maois
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In another incident, at least 15 Maoist insurgents were killed in an accidental explosion in Banke, on September 20, unnamed government said, quoting delayed reports. The explosion occurred when an unknown quantity of bombs being carried by the Maoist insurgents exploded. A girl child, too, was killed in the incident.
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September - 20 
In another incident, the insurgents shot dead Gopal Bishwakarma, president of the Bardia Nepal Dalit Sangh (BNDS) [an association of the downtrodden], reports of September 20 said. The BNDS is an affiliate of the ruling Nepali Congress.
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In another incident, the insurgents shot dead Gopal Bishwakarma, president of the Bardia Nepal Dalit Sangh (BNDS) [an association of the downtrodden], reports of September 20 said. The BNDS is an affiliate of the ruling Nepali Congress.
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September - 20 
Reports said the insurgents, on September 20, set free the pilot and passenger of a helicopter they had abducted after storming and damaging the helicopter, in Subu, on September 19.
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Reports said the insurgents, on September 20, set free the pilot and passenger of a helicopter they had abducted after storming and damaging the helicopter, in Subu, on September 19.
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September - 20 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations on September 20. Two insurgents each were killed in Rolpa and Saptari districts and one in Jumla. Also, arms, explosives and equipment to set up b
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead five Maoist insurgents in operations on September 20. Two insurgents each were killed in Rolpa and Saptari districts and one in Jumla. Also, arms, explosives and equipment to set up booby traps were recovered from the clash-sites.
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September - 20 
Three armed cadres of the outlawed, left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were allegedly killed by rivals belonging to the Mrinal group at Dumuria upazila (sub-division) of Khulna district, on September 20. The dead bodies of two c
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Three armed cadres of the outlawed, left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were allegedly killed by rivals belonging to the Mrinal group at Dumuria upazila (sub-division) of Khulna district, on September 20. The dead bodies of two cadres had been recovered but the assailants reportedly took away the third body. A combing operation was going on in Dumuria area to recover the body and arrest the assailants when last reports came in.
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September - 20 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Trincomalee Area Commander Pathuman presided over the ‘passing-out parade’ of fresh LTTE recruits, on September 20, at Chenaiyoor Central College grounds, south of Trincomalee, pro-Tamil sources said. The repor
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Trincomalee Area Commander Pathuman presided over the ‘passing-out parade’ of fresh LTTE recruits, on September 20, at Chenaiyoor Central College grounds, south of Trincomalee, pro-Tamil sources said. The report made no mention of the numbers of LTTE cadres who completed training but said Pathuman sought to clarify that the LTTE is "firmly committed to peace" and new cadres ‘passing out’ is routine. He said, "Passing out parades are routine events within any armed force. No one should misunderstand this event and other military exercises as preparation for war by the LTTE… keeping a strong, well-trained military force is essential for achieving legitimate aspirations of the Tamils."
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September - 20 
Norwegian facilitator and special envoy in the Sri Lanka peace process Eric Solheim said resettlement of people displaced by the ethnic war is vital for the progress of peace talks and an end to the protracted conflict in the country, the state-run D
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Norwegian facilitator and special envoy in the Sri Lanka peace process Eric Solheim said resettlement of people displaced by the ethnic war is vital for the progress of peace talks and an end to the protracted conflict in the country, the state-run Daily News said on September 20. He also said the resettlement requires ‘massive global support’ Solheim was speaking to the media in the Indian capital New Delhi after a meeting with Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal, on September 20. The facilitators have since long been briefing the Indian government on the progress in the peace process and the present visit follows the conclusion of the first round government- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks in Thailand between September 16 and 18, 2002. Solheim said, "If the Muslims, the Tamils and Sinhalese who have been forced away from their home can't go back home, the (peace) process will be much more difficult". Emphasising the necessity to implement what has been agreed, he said people would not be able to return to a ravaged, uninhabitable house. He made a "strong appeal to the international community to assist" the government and the LTTE in their joint effort to make resettlement possible in the north and east".
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September - 20 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Trond Furuhovde, on September 19, met with the Vavuniya Government Agent, leaders of the government Forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) area commanders in Vavuniya, and discus
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Trond Furuhovde, on September 19, met with the Vavuniya Government Agent, leaders of the government Forces and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) area commanders in Vavuniya, and discussed the immediate rehabilitation and resettlement work that needed to be undertaken in the area. Reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement are among the chief issues that would be taken up by the government––LTTE Joint Task Force (JTF) whose composition would soon be announced. To recollect, at the just concluded September 16-18, 2002-peace talks resolved to set-up a JTF. "What is needed most for the proposed task force is co-operation between two parties," Furuhovde stated and added that the SLMM will work closely with the JTF. At the meeting, de-mining, resettlement of internally displaced people and high security zones were discussed. Also, the Furuhovde has drawn the LTTE's attention to allegations of recruitment of under-age cadres and extortion, when he met the LTTE area commander in Omanthai, the state-run Daily News said, on September 21.
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September - 20 
Tamil National Alliance parliamentary group leader and Trincomalee Member of Parliament R.Sampanthan and Trincomalee district members of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission and Attorney-at-Law K.Sivapalan also attended the event.
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Tamil National Alliance parliamentary group leader and Trincomalee Member of Parliament R.Sampanthan and Trincomalee district members of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission and Attorney-at-Law K.Sivapalan also attended the event.
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September - 20 
The clarification assumes significance in the context of the government and the LTTE concluding a cease-fire in February 2002, and completing the first round of peace talks on September 18, 2002, just days before the passing-out parade’ has been held
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The clarification assumes significance in the context of the government and the LTTE concluding a cease-fire in February 2002, and completing the first round of peace talks on September 18, 2002, just days before the passing-out parade’ has been held.
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September - 21 
According to media reports of September 21, security forces (SFs) claimed they intercepted a message by the Hizbul-ul-Jedhai (HuJ) to its cadres, in Surankote, Poonch district, that suggests the presence of Al Qaeda terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. T
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According to media reports of September 21, security forces (SFs) claimed they intercepted a message by the Hizbul-ul-Jedhai (HuJ) to its cadres, in Surankote, Poonch district, that suggests the presence of Al Qaeda terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. The message reportedly said, We are sending five new colleagues to your area and you keep them with old commandos as they belong to Rawalpindi". Excerpts from the intercepted message that was released by the Army’s Northern Command headquarters at Udhampur further said: "… you send two al-Qaeda colleagues who are with you towards our side along with the driver (probably guide)".
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September - 21 
According to media reports, Nameirakpam Nodiachand, a former State Legislator from Uripok was shot in the left knee by three unidentified gunmen who had abducted him from his house on September 21. The Legislator is undergoing medical treatment and h
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According to media reports, Nameirakpam Nodiachand, a former State Legislator from Uripok was shot in the left knee by three unidentified gunmen who had abducted him from his house on September 21. The Legislator is undergoing medical treatment and has been declared out of danger. Later, the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the assault, in a telephonic message, reports added. However, the motive behind the attack was still unknown, when last reports came in.
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September - 21 
According to media reports, P C Sharma, Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India's premier crime investigating agency, said in New Delhi, on September 21, that arrest the of Abu Salem––the underworld don––in Lisbon on September 18
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According to media reports, P C Sharma, Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India's premier crime investigating agency, said in New Delhi, on September 21, that arrest the of Abu Salem––the underworld don––in Lisbon on September 18 was the result of a three month-long trail. He also said the United States' (US') Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had also helped trail him. Red Corner notice had been issued by the International Police Organisation (Interpol) against him and the Portuguese Interpol had reportedly informed the CBI that the Mumbai Blasts accused could be in Lisbon. Sharma said, "Since then we were trailing him and trying to confirm his presence there from other sources. About one-and-a-half-month back, the CBI provided figerprints which helped in establishing in the court that the arrested person was indeed Salem". He further said, "The CBI was also in touch with FBI in this regard and this proved fruitful and meaningful".
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September - 21 
According to press reports, the much-awaited next round of the ongoing peace talks between Indian government and the leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack- Muivah (NSCN-IM) are set to commence today, September 21, in Bangko
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According to press reports, the much-awaited next round of the ongoing peace talks between Indian government and the leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack- Muivah (NSCN-IM) are set to commence today, September 21, in Bangkok. Union government chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief K. P. Singh have left for the Thai capital Bangkok, reports added.
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September - 21 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on September 21, said in Karimnagar district that his government was always ready to hold peace talks with left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG). He, however, said the PWG
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on September 21, said in Karimnagar district that his government was always ready to hold peace talks with left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG). He, however, said the PWG has to lay down arms in order to bring a lasting solution to the problem of extremism in the State. He said an armed struggle would not solve anything.
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September - 21 
At Hadipora village in Kulgam, terrorists killed two civilians who were involved in the transportation of apples to Delhi. In another incident at Kulgam, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Huniheng foothills o
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At Hadipora village in Kulgam, terrorists killed two civilians who were involved in the transportation of apples to Delhi. In another incident at Kulgam, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Huniheng foothills of Pirpanjal. A youth was also killed during cross firing while another was injured.
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September - 21 
In a fidayeen (suicide) attack, unidentified terrorists on September 21 targeted the Police Housing Colony in Bemina area of State capital Srinagar, killing a police personnel and injuring at least seven others. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DI
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In a fidayeen (suicide) attack, unidentified terrorists on September 21 targeted the Police Housing Colony in Bemina area of State capital Srinagar, killing a police personnel and injuring at least seven others. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Srinagar-Budgam, Farooq Ahmed, who sustained injuries during the grenade blast, had a narrow escape. Terrorists hurled a hand grenade at police guards and resorted to indiscriminate gunfire, while moving towards the residential quarters. As police commenced search operations of the walled Housing Colony, the terrorists lobbed a hand grenade, which exploded yards away from DIG Farooq Ahmed. One or two terrorists occupied the residential quarters of the Colony and engaged security forces (SFs) in a gun battle that was going on till last reports came in.
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September - 21 
In another election related incident, in Kulgam area, terrorists appeared at Okay village and killed two Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) activists and injured another.
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In another election related incident, in Kulgam area, terrorists appeared at Okay village and killed two Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) activists and injured another.
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September - 21 
In another incident, on September 21 night, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted an unoccupied, newly constructed rural police station building in Pothukunta locality, Dharmavaram town, Anantpur district. Media reports said approximately
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In another incident, on September 21 night, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted an unoccupied, newly constructed rural police station building in Pothukunta locality, Dharmavaram town, Anantpur district. Media reports said approximately 10 Naxalites planted mines in the building and blasted it with a remote device. Police estimated the loss at over Rs 10 lakhs. The Naxalites also reportedly left a letter at the site asking the government to stop combing operations, ‘fake encounters’ and harassment of parents of Naxalites.
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September - 21 
Minister of State for Tourism and ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Noorabad Assembly constituency, Sakeena Itoo, escaped another attempt on her life on September 21. Unidentified terrorists set off an Improvised Explosive Device (IE
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Minister of State for Tourism and ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Noorabad Assembly constituency, Sakeena Itoo, escaped another attempt on her life on September 21. Unidentified terrorists set off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and ambushed her motorcade at Mirhama in Kulgam when she was on the way to her residence in Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir. The IED missed the intended target and hit an escort vehicle, killing one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injuring six others. Terrorists and the Minister’s escort personnel exchanged gunfire after the blast and official sources later said six civilians sustained injuries in the blast and consequent firing. One of these civilians, a resident of Mirhama, later succumbed to his injuries. This was the fourth assassination attempt on Minister Itoo since August 2002.
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September - 21 
Official sources said Abu Talawat, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and one of his associates were killed by SF personnel during an encounter at Chajlu village in the Mankote area of Poonch district, on September 21. Some arms and
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Official sources said Abu Talawat, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and one of his associates were killed by SF personnel during an encounter at Chajlu village in the Mankote area of Poonch district, on September 21. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. In another encounter at Barnai Gali in the Balakote area of the same district, two Pakistani terrorists were killed.
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September - 21 
Police arrested an agent of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, from Raisinghnagar, Sriganganagar district, on September 21. Police sources said a huge amount of cash and some objectionable documents were r
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Police arrested an agent of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, from Raisinghnagar, Sriganganagar district, on September 21. Police sources said a huge amount of cash and some objectionable documents were recovered from his possession. The arrested person, Balveer Singh, was reportedly involved in several criminal cases, including a drug peddling case.
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September - 21 
Reports also said 31 AK-56 rifles allegedly belonging to the ULFA were unearthed from Tinsukia district of upper Assam, on September 21.
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Reports also said 31 AK-56 rifles allegedly belonging to the ULFA were unearthed from Tinsukia district of upper Assam, on September 21.
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September - 21 
Unidentified terrorists at Palpora, Kangan, intruded into the house of a civilian and later killed him.
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Unidentified terrorists at Palpora, Kangan, intruded into the house of a civilian and later killed him.
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September - 21 
Unidentified terrorists in Vessu village in Anantnag killed an NC activist. Official sources said, at Kokernag in south Kashmir, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at the election rally of Indian National Congress (INC/Congress-I) leader and party cand
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Unidentified terrorists in Vessu village in Anantnag killed an NC activist. Official sources said, at Kokernag in south Kashmir, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at the election rally of Indian National Congress (INC/Congress-I) leader and party candidate in Kokernag Assembly constituency, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed. 10 civilians were injured in this incident.
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September - 21 
According to a media report, unidentified assailants fired four rockets, two of which landed near the office of the district coordination officer, in Kohlu district, Quetta, on September 21. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported. Th
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According to a media report, unidentified assailants fired four rockets, two of which landed near the office of the district coordination officer, in Kohlu district, Quetta, on September 21. However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported. The rockets were reportedly fired from the Jindran Mountain in Kohlu.
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September - 21 
Police in Karachi said on September 21 that they had arrested five terrorists of the Harkat-ul- Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA). Some arms and ammunition, besides literature and audiocassettes preaching sectarian hatred, were also recovered from the incide
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Police in Karachi said on September 21 that they had arrested five terrorists of the Harkat-ul- Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA). Some arms and ammunition, besides literature and audiocassettes preaching sectarian hatred, were also recovered from the incident-site. Official sources said these terrorists were involved in several attacks on Western targets in Pakistan. As reported earlier, eight HuMA terrorists were arrested from different places in Karachi on September 18,
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September - 21 
A soldier died while undergoing treatment at a Pokhara hospital, on September 21.
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A soldier died while undergoing treatment at a Pokhara hospital, on September 21.
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September - 21 
Another report said a girl child used as a human shield by the insurgents during clashes with the troops died in Tadi, Morang, on September 21.
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Another report said a girl child used as a human shield by the insurgents during clashes with the troops died in Tadi, Morang, on September 21.
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September - 21 
Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made yet another offer appeal for a cease-fire. In a statement released on September 22, Maoist leaders ‘comrade’ Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai issued an appeal for peace talks but warned they wou
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Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents made yet another offer appeal for a cease-fire. In a statement released on September 22, Maoist leaders ‘comrade’ Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai issued an appeal for peace talks but warned they would continue with the insurrection if the government failed to make a timely response. "We would agree on a ceasefire if the government comes forward for peace talks," the statement held. They appealed for a round table conference to find a solution to the ongoing clashes between insurgents and security forces. Reports said the latest offer by Maoists was eighth in two months. The government is yet to respond to the offer when reports last came in.
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September - 21 
On September 21, the insurgents killed two activists of the Nepali Congress in Nepalgunj.
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On September 21, the insurgents killed two activists of the Nepali Congress in Nepalgunj.
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September - 21 
Bangladesh police seized nine illegal firearms and eight bullets in a countrywide search operation. 10 persons were arrested in connection with the seizure and police also lodged four cases against them under the Arms Act. Of the total illegal firear
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Bangladesh police seized nine illegal firearms and eight bullets in a countrywide search operation. 10 persons were arrested in connection with the seizure and police also lodged four cases against them under the Arms Act. Of the total illegal firearms recovered, Khulna police recovered two and the rest were recovered elsewhere in the country. 14 explosives were also recovered during this operation and police filed two cases under the Explosives Act after arresting three persons in this connection.
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September - 21 
Police arrested seven persons for killing two activists of the PBCP––Haider Ali Gazi and Taj Ahmed Raju, on September 21.
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Police arrested seven persons for killing two activists of the PBCP––Haider Ali Gazi and Taj Ahmed Raju, on September 21.
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September - 21 
Reports said police in Bangladesh is yet to trace a former activist of the outlawed, left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Abdul Kuddus Biswas, who was abducted from his house in Tolna village, Dumuria upazila (sub-division), on S
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Reports said police in Bangladesh is yet to trace a former activist of the outlawed, left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Abdul Kuddus Biswas, who was abducted from his house in Tolna village, Dumuria upazila (sub-division), on September 21. Meanwhile, seven persons, including five women, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Biswas.
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September - 21 
Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Mahanayake Thera, head of the Malwatte Chapter, on September 21, said the first round of peace talks held in Sattahip, Thailand, between September 16 and 18, 2002, between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eela
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Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Mahanayake Thera, head of the Malwatte Chapter, on September 21, said the first round of peace talks held in Sattahip, Thailand, between September 16 and 18, 2002, between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has created hopes of permanent peace. The religious head said it was significant that the talks were being held in a Buddhist country––Thailand. "The country spent billions of rupees for the war, but in vain. For some persons, the war was a way to earn money. Many pervious attempts at solving the conflict ended unsuccessfully. Had they been successful, many more lives could have been saved," he told a senior government official who had called on him, reports said.
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September - 21 
Reports also said, senior adviser to Wickremesinghe Bradman Weerakoon, told reporters that the United Nations and other relief agencies have initiated rehabilitation and relief in affected areas with an initial investment of about USD 25 million. He
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Reports also said, senior adviser to Wickremesinghe Bradman Weerakoon, told reporters that the United Nations and other relief agencies have initiated rehabilitation and relief in affected areas with an initial investment of about USD 25 million. He also said preliminary estimates held that some USD 500 million are needed to rebuild ‘what was lost to war’. He further disclosed that the conflict resulted in 200,000 internally displaced families, who desperately need assistance.
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September - 21 
Reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in a statement issued on September 21, had condemned a leaflet asking Muslims in the Mannar area to leave the place before end-September or face death. A group by the name ‘Elalan Force’, warn
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Reports said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in a statement issued on September 21, had condemned a leaflet asking Muslims in the Mannar area to leave the place before end-September or face death. A group by the name ‘Elalan Force’, warned that ‘rivers of blood would flow’ if Muslim schools in the district did not close down before end-September. "We strongly condemn those who are behind this leaflet, put out mischievously at a time when all are working towards peace and communal harmony", the LTTE said in its statement. It added, "We wish to take this opportunity to once again reiterate our stand that the Northeast is the homeland of the Tamils and Muslims." The LTTE asked Muslims to dismiss the threat and to prevent attempts by disruptive forces to "that are bent on opposing peace."
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September - 21 
The Island, a Sri Lankan daily said, on September 22, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe disclosed that politically sensitive issues like self-determination and political autonomy for Tamils would be discussed at a very late stage in the ongoing pea
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The Island, a Sri Lankan daily said, on September 22, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe disclosed that politically sensitive issues like self-determination and political autonomy for Tamils would be discussed at a very late stage in the ongoing peace process between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Wickremasinghe emphasised, besides, "Economic reconstruction and development of the affected areas will be a deciding factor in sustaining the momentum of political negotiations." He exhorted the Sinhalese to respond to the LTTE giving-up its demand for a separate state.
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September - 22 
A BSF personnel was killed and four others injured when terrorists ambushed a Jammu-bound convoy at Hanjipora near Sangam, on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. Also, terrorists ambushed a patrol party of SF personnel at Malhan Phagla, in the Suran
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A BSF personnel was killed and four others injured when terrorists ambushed a Jammu-bound convoy at Hanjipora near Sangam, on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. Also, terrorists ambushed a patrol party of SF personnel at Malhan Phagla, in the Surankote area of Poonch district, killing a Special Police Officer (SPO) and injuring another SF personnel.
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September - 22 
A huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered by police in a village in Muzaffarpur district, on September 22, after an encounter with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). Speaking to the media, a senior police
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A huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered by police in a village in Muzaffarpur district, on September 22, after an encounter with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). Speaking to the media, a senior police official said police surrounded the village following a tip-off that some MCC Naxalites had assembled there for a meeting. Seeing the police, the Naxalites started firing at them. In retaliation, the police returned fire forcing the Naxalites to retreat. A massive combing operation has been launched to track down the Naxalites.
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September - 22 
A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dachu-Zainapora in Pulwama district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from him. Official sources said four more terrorists were killed by SFs in separate encounters at Mandi, Sawjian,
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A Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter at Dachu-Zainapora in Pulwama district. An AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from him. Official sources said four more terrorists were killed by SFs in separate encounters at Mandi, Sawjian, and Balakote in Poonch district. Security forces also killed a terrorist at Chapper Gali, Baramulla district.
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September - 22 
According to media reports, terrorists of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have abducted Pranab Reang, a resident of Khedacherra village, North Tripura district.
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According to media reports, terrorists of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) have abducted Pranab Reang, a resident of Khedacherra village, North Tripura district.
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September - 22 
According to media sources, at least three terrorists of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) were killed in an internecine clash with cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA), in Churachandpur district, Manipur, on September 22.
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According to media sources, at least three terrorists of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) were killed in an internecine clash with cadres of the Kuki National Army (KNA), in Churachandpur district, Manipur, on September 22.
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September - 22 
According to media sources, on the same day, Assam police’s 6th battalion, in a long gun battle in Karimganj, killed two terrorists of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF). Quoting South Assam Deputy Inspector of Police N.M. Dutta, media reports
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According to media sources, on the same day, Assam police’s 6th battalion, in a long gun battle in Karimganj, killed two terrorists of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF). Quoting South Assam Deputy Inspector of Police N.M. Dutta, media reports informed that the incident took place in the Ratabari block (administrative unit) of Karimganj and a gun was recovered from the site of the encounter.
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September - 22 
Ahead of the second round of Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on September 24, terrorists targeted the residences of two candidates, a designated polling station and security force (SF) convoys, on September 22. According t
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Ahead of the second round of Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on September 24, terrorists targeted the residences of two candidates, a designated polling station and security force (SF) convoys, on September 22. According to official sources, unidentified terrorists fired two rifle grenades at the residence of ruling National Conference (NC) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and party candidate from Shopian Assembly constituency Sheikh Mohammad Rafiqm, at Kachdooru in Pulwama district, on September 22. However, the grenades fell short of the target and no casualties were reported. In the same area, terrorists hurled a grenade towards the house of Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Mohammad Shafi Banday. No loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident, too. This was the second grenade attack on Banday’s residence during the past three days.
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September - 22 
All 16 passengers traveling in a tempo were killed and a passer-by seriously injured after an explosive inside the vehicle blew-up near Pharhar Nagar railway crossing in Madhoganj, Hardoi district, on September 22. Preliminary investigations indicate
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All 16 passengers traveling in a tempo were killed and a passer-by seriously injured after an explosive inside the vehicle blew-up near Pharhar Nagar railway crossing in Madhoganj, Hardoi district, on September 22. Preliminary investigations indicated that one of the passengers might have been carrying the explosive. According to a police spokesperson, since the site of the blast was near the Pharhat Nagar railway station, the involvement of terrorists could not be ruled out.
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September - 22 
An SPO was killed while an SF personnel was injured when terrorists at Phagla Malan, Surankot,e ambushed a patrol party of SFs. The terrorists escaped after the ambush without suffering any casualty, official sources said.
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An SPO was killed while an SF personnel was injured when terrorists at Phagla Malan, Surankot,e ambushed a patrol party of SFs. The terrorists escaped after the ambush without suffering any casualty, official sources said.
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September - 22 
An unidentified terrorist was killed by SFs in the Kanari forests of Sabjian, Mandi sector. Three wireless sets and a rifle were recovered from the incident-site.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed by SFs in the Kanari forests of Sabjian, Mandi sector. Three wireless sets and a rifle were recovered from the incident-site.
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September - 22 
Another report said, three terrorists and a youth were killed and another injured in an encounter at Dandward, Anantnag district.
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Another report said, three terrorists and a youth were killed and another injured in an encounter at Dandward, Anantnag district.
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September - 22 
Discussions are being held between the Indian Ambassador in Portugal and local police in Lisbon, where Salem was arrested on September 18.
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Discussions are being held between the Indian Ambassador in Portugal and local police in Lisbon, where Salem was arrested on September 18.
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September - 22 
Earlier on September 22, the Special Guerrilla Squad (SGS) secretary of the PWG was killed during a clash with activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Liberation), at Baliyari village, under the Masaurhi police station li
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Earlier on September 22, the Special Guerrilla Squad (SGS) secretary of the PWG was killed during a clash with activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Liberation), at Baliyari village, under the Masaurhi police station limits, Patna district.
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September - 22 
Four left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi), including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter in Golla Buddharam village, Bhopalpalli mandal (unit of local governance), Warangal distr
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Four left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi), including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter in Golla Buddharam village, Bhopalpalli mandal (unit of local governance), Warangal district, on September 22. According to police sources, on receiving information that a group of Naxals was camping in the village, a police party went on a combing operation in the area. On seeing the police, the Naxalites opened fire. In retaliatory firing by police, four Naxals were killed on the spot. Police recovered a sten gun, two .8 mm rifles, two DBBL rifles, a carbine and nine kit bags from the scene.
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September - 22 
Gurdaspur police reportedly arrested a terrorist––Pritam Singh––of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and his associate, Bhupinder Singh, and also recovered two stolen motorcycles from them on September 22. According to police sources, Pritam Singh
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Gurdaspur police reportedly arrested a terrorist––Pritam Singh––of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and his associate, Bhupinder Singh, and also recovered two stolen motorcycles from them on September 22. According to police sources, Pritam Singh, a resident of Dera Baba Nanak, had been an active member of the KCF and a close aide of its leader Mathura Singh. Pritam Singh had allegedly visited Pakistan several times in the past and had also reportedly served a prison term there. Police did not give the details of the reasons for his serving a tern in jail. Pritam Singh had reportedly surrendered to the Army in Dera Baba Nanak after returning to India in 1987. Both the arrested person shave been charged under sections 379, 411, 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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September - 22 
In another election-related incident, terrorists hurled a grenade inside a designated polling station at Babademb, in Srinagar, injuring nine Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
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In another election-related incident, terrorists hurled a grenade inside a designated polling station at Babademb, in Srinagar, injuring nine Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
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September - 22 
Media reports from Nepal said, on September 22, police in the Indian State of Bihar arrested six Maoist insurgents, two of them receiving medical attention at a hospital in Sitamarhi. The insurgents arrested in the hospital were injured in the Sindhu
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Media reports from Nepal said, on September 22, police in the Indian State of Bihar arrested six Maoist insurgents, two of them receiving medical attention at a hospital in Sitamarhi. The insurgents arrested in the hospital were injured in the Sindhuli clashes earlier in September, reports said.
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September - 22 
On September 22, three National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists were reportedly killed in a raid conducted by a joint team of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Lungabari village, in south Assa
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On September 22, three National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) terrorists were reportedly killed in a raid conducted by a joint team of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Lungabari village, in south Assam districts, North Cachar Hills. According to reports, the joint team seized an AK 56 rifle, 52 rounds of ammunition, a 9mm pistol and nine hand-written extortion notes of Rs 25,000 each. The demand notes were to be served on government officials based in Haflong and were reportedly addressed to an assistant director of the animal husbandry department and a joint director of the health department, among others.
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September - 22 
Portugal has no extradition treaty with India. Besides, as a member of the European Union (EU), Portugal is a signatory to a treaty forbidding turning-in criminals to countries that practice the death penalty. Salem, who is an accused in the 1993-Mum
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Portugal has no extradition treaty with India. Besides, as a member of the European Union (EU), Portugal is a signatory to a treaty forbidding turning-in criminals to countries that practice the death penalty. Salem, who is an accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial blasts, besides having allegedly masterminded several extortion-related killings, could receive the death penalty if convicted by an Indian court.
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September - 22 
Reports from Jammu indicated that SFs destroyed two terrorist hide-outs in Doda and Banihal and recovered a sniper rifle, nine rounds of ammunition, a sealed AK ammunition box, 66 electronic detonators, two remote control devices, four anti-personal
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Reports from Jammu indicated that SFs destroyed two terrorist hide-outs in Doda and Banihal and recovered a sniper rifle, nine rounds of ammunition, a sealed AK ammunition box, 66 electronic detonators, two remote control devices, four anti-personal mines, four kilogrammes explosives and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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September - 22 
Speaking in New Delhi, on September 22, the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said the government was evolving a strategy to claim detained Mafia don Abu Salem, after a Portugal court reportedly ruled out his deportation to India.
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Speaking in New Delhi, on September 22, the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said the government was evolving a strategy to claim detained Mafia don Abu Salem, after a Portugal court reportedly ruled out his deportation to India. He said, notwithstanding the Lisbon court’s ruling, a team of CBI officials would leave for Portugal next week to persuade authorities there to hand over Salem to Indian law enforcing authorities.
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September - 22 
Tamil Nadu police seized narcotics worth Rs two-crores, including brown sugar and morphine, besides a rocket launcher and a large quantity of AK 47 bullets, from a hardware shop in Rameshwaram, on September 22. The owner of the shop, and his two asso
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Tamil Nadu police seized narcotics worth Rs two-crores, including brown sugar and morphine, besides a rocket launcher and a large quantity of AK 47 bullets, from a hardware shop in Rameshwaram, on September 22. The owner of the shop, and his two associates, has been arrested in this connection. Police sources said the seized goods were to be smuggled out of the country.
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September - 22 
Terrorists hurled a grenade towards an SF vehicle in the Shopian main market injuring 11 civilians.
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Terrorists hurled a grenade towards an SF vehicle in the Shopian main market injuring 11 civilians.
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September - 22 
The Army also arrested Ajit Kemrai alias Wayung, a self-styled 'lance corporal' of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorist outfit, and recovered Rs 28,300 cash and some incriminating documents from Didambra village in Maibong sub-division (administrati
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The Army also arrested Ajit Kemrai alias Wayung, a self-styled 'lance corporal' of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorist outfit, and recovered Rs 28,300 cash and some incriminating documents from Didambra village in Maibong sub-division (administrative unit) of Assam.
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September - 22 
The Army killed two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists following a raid on a hideout in Barbathargaon, Kamrup district. The Army recovered an 8mm rifle, a magazine, ammunition of different caliber, a 303 revolver, two Chinese grenades
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The Army killed two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists following a raid on a hideout in Barbathargaon, Kamrup district. The Army recovered an 8mm rifle, a magazine, ammunition of different caliber, a 303 revolver, two Chinese grenades and 11 detonators.
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September - 22 
Two top leaders of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)–– Prabin Konwar alias Ramu Mech and Ranjit Rajkhowa alias Jyoti Chaliha––were arrested by security force personnel, on September 22, from Diburgarh. Ramu Mech is a 'commandant'
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Two top leaders of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)–– Prabin Konwar alias Ramu Mech and Ranjit Rajkhowa alias Jyoti Chaliha––were arrested by security force personnel, on September 22, from Diburgarh. Ramu Mech is a 'commandant' and is reportedly in charge of the East zone.
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September - 22 
According to delayed reports, Police have arrested five Al Qaeda suspects in Peshawar and Mianwali, on September 22. Of them, an Al Qaeda member and two others were arrested by a joint-team of Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Inter-Services I
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According to delayed reports, Police have arrested five Al Qaeda suspects in Peshawar and Mianwali, on September 22. Of them, an Al Qaeda member and two others were arrested by a joint-team of Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sleuths from Peshawar's Jehangirabad area, while two others were arrested from Mianwali. Official sources in Peshawar said, of the three-arrested, one is a Tunisian, one belongs to the Nooristan province of Afghanistan while the third is a Pakistani.
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September - 22 
Approximately 420 terrorists belonging to the Al Qaeda and the Taliban have been handed over to the US, said military regime spokesperson Major General Rashid Qureshi, on September 22, in Karachi. Of these, 380 were reportedly arrested from the tri
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Approximately 420 terrorists belonging to the Al Qaeda and the Taliban have been handed over to the US, said military regime spokesperson Major General Rashid Qureshi, on September 22, in Karachi. Of these, 380 were reportedly arrested from the tribal areas while the remaining were apprehended from various parts of the country. Rejecting allegations on the presence of Al Qaeda cells in Pakistan, Qureshi said it was a misinformation campaign on the part of US media. Recently, an American media team had visited Chitral and Gilgit to verify reports regarding the existence of Al Qaeda camps there but found none, he added. Qureshi claimed "There are hardly any al-Qaeda cells in Pakistan. Most of these elements entered the tribal belt following the dismantling of Tora Bora camps by the allied forces in Afghanistan. This happened due to faulty US army strategy to counter terrorism as they have left seven areas under the control of warlords who threaten the Karzai government's writ. They remain outside the purview of ISAF, he said and added the al-Qaeda may be regrouping in these regions."
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September - 22 
Police in Karachi, on September 22, arrested two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA) from the Nazimabad area and recovered some illegal weapons from their possession
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Police in Karachi, on September 22, arrested two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA) from the Nazimabad area and recovered some illegal weapons from their possession
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September - 22 
Unidentified people fired eight rockets near government offices and residential areas in Kohlu and Barkhan, Quetta. However, no casualty was reported, official sources said.
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Unidentified people fired eight rockets near government offices and residential areas in Kohlu and Barkhan, Quetta. However, no casualty was reported, official sources said.
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September - 22 
A junior commissioned officer of the Army was killed and some soldiers injured in the clashes in Rukum, the Ministry said.
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A junior commissioned officer of the Army was killed and some soldiers injured in the clashes in Rukum, the Ministry said.
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September - 22 
Another report said the insurgents, on September 22, set free 200 students and five teachers abducted from the Chandeshwori Higher Secondary School of Gothgaun in Ramechap, allegedly following the killing of two insurgents by security, on September 2
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Another report said the insurgents, on September 22, set free 200 students and five teachers abducted from the Chandeshwori Higher Secondary School of Gothgaun in Ramechap, allegedly following the killing of two insurgents by security, on September 20.
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September - 22 
In separate operation, also on September 22, seven more Maoist insurgents were killed in Jumla, Sindhuli, Dandeldhura, Lamjung and Accham districts. Two insurgents each were killed in Jumla and Sindhuli, while one each was shot dead in Dandeldhura, L
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In separate operation, also on September 22, seven more Maoist insurgents were killed in Jumla, Sindhuli, Dandeldhura, Lamjung and Accham districts. Two insurgents each were killed in Jumla and Sindhuli, while one each was shot dead in Dandeldhura, Lamjung and Accham.
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September - 22 
Media reports from Nepal said, on September 22, police in the Indian State of Bihar arrested six Maoist insurgents, two of them receiving medical attention at a hospital in Sitamarhi. The insurgents arrested in the hospital were injured in the Sindhu
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Media reports from Nepal said, on September 22, police in the Indian State of Bihar arrested six Maoist insurgents, two of them receiving medical attention at a hospital in Sitamarhi. The insurgents arrested in the hospital were injured in the Sindhuli clashes earlier in September, reports said.
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September - 22 
On September 22, six insurgents, including a woman, were killed in Chitwan, in three separate encounters. Rolpa area chairman Raju Adhikari alias Kishan was among those killed in one of the encounters. Separately, eight insurgents were killed in thre
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On September 22, six insurgents, including a woman, were killed in Chitwan, in three separate encounters. Rolpa area chairman Raju Adhikari alias Kishan was among those killed in one of the encounters. Separately, eight insurgents were killed in three more separate encounters in Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Debua's native Dandeldhura district. Among those killed in this district was district committee member Pushkar Sharma. Also, three insurgents were killed in Syangjha and one each in Salyan and Ilam.
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Reports also said troops shot dead five insurgents in Dandeldhura, Humla, Salyan, and Kavre, in operations conducted on September 22 and 23.
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Reports also said troops shot dead five insurgents in Dandeldhura, Humla, Salyan, and Kavre, in operations conducted on September 22 and 23.
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September - 22 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 69 Maoist insurgents in a major operation in Rukum and Rolpa districts, on September 22. While 55 insurgents, including instructors and platoon commanders, were killed in Rukum, 14 were
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army killed 69 Maoist insurgents in a major operation in Rukum and Rolpa districts, on September 22. While 55 insurgents, including instructors and platoon commanders, were killed in Rukum, 14 were killed in Rolpa.
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September - 22 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army, on September 21, shot dead 36 Maoist insurgents in operations across six districts, on September 22. 17 of them were killed in their stronghold of Rolpa, the Ministry announced.
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army, on September 21, shot dead 36 Maoist insurgents in operations across six districts, on September 22. 17 of them were killed in their stronghold of Rolpa, the Ministry announced.
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September - 22 
Police in Bangladesh recovered 19 illegal weapons and 26 bullets in searches across the country. Reports said 13 persons were arrested in connection with the recoveries. 10 cases have been filed against them under the Arms Act.
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Police in Bangladesh recovered 19 illegal weapons and 26 bullets in searches across the country. Reports said 13 persons were arrested in connection with the recoveries. 10 cases have been filed against them under the Arms Act.
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September - 22 
Reports from Sri Lanka, on September 23, said 1,500 displaced families returned to their homes in Trincomalee district, following the February 2002-signing of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Ta
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Reports from Sri Lanka, on September 23, said 1,500 displaced families returned to their homes in Trincomalee district, following the February 2002-signing of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). When the war was raging, these families moved to the Wanni reports said. As their homes are damaged, they were being issued with free dry rations, reports further said.
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September - 23 
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team has left for Lisbon on September 23 to seek the deportation of Mafia don Abu Salem. Official sources said, the two-member team comprising CBI Additional Director Bijay Shankar and Superintendent of Police
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A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team has left for Lisbon on September 23 to seek the deportation of Mafia don Abu Salem. Official sources said, the two-member team comprising CBI Additional Director Bijay Shankar and Superintendent of Police O P Chatwal left with some documents which would help in convincing Portuguese authorities about Salem's involvement in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts.
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September - 23 
According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have agreed to intensify the ongoing peace negotiations. The decision came at the ongoing parleys in the Thai capital Bangkok. Rep
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According to media reports, the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) have agreed to intensify the ongoing peace negotiations. The decision came at the ongoing parleys in the Thai capital Bangkok. Reports further said that the Naga outfit has agreed to come to Delhi for further talks if ‘hurdles’ were removed. In a joint statement issued by Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah and NSCN general secretary T. Muivah, both sides reaffirmed ‘the political importance of the broad frame-work agreement contained in the Amsterdam Joint Communiqué issued in July 2002’. The communiqué referred to the assurance in writing given by the NSCN (IM) leadership to the Union government to come to India to hold furthers rounds of talks. Both the parties have discussed a broad range of ‘substantive issues’ and agreed on measures to ensure a smooth continuation of negotiations and the need to intensify the talks. Quoting a senior member of the Steering Committee of the NSCN, Rai Sing, media sources informed, during the talks the Naga side had raised issues such as lifting the ban on the outfit, Armed Forces Special Powers Act and arrest warrants pending against leaders/cadres. Sing, however, did not elaborate on the ‘substantive issues’ touched upon during the talks, reports added.
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September - 23 
According to official sources, 15 foreign diplomats have arrived in Srinagar, on September 23, to witness the second of the four-phases of the elections to the Legislative Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The elections are being held today, September 2
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According to official sources, 15 foreign diplomats have arrived in Srinagar, on September 23, to witness the second of the four-phases of the elections to the Legislative Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The elections are being held today, September 24 The Election Commission issued special passes to these diplomats to witness polls in Srinagar and Budgam districts. Official sources said the diplomats were free to speak to various sections of the people in the Valley about the election process and the arrangements made for it.
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September - 23 
According to official sources, four terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Kaskoot village in Banihal, of Ramban police district. An SF personnel was also killed and another injured during this encounter. Some a
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According to official sources, four terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Kaskoot village in Banihal, of Ramban police district. An SF personnel was also killed and another injured during this encounter. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 23 
Expressing regret over the killing of two excise constables in Anantpur district, on September 19, the PWG admitted that it was a mistake. In a statement released in Dharmavaram, on September 23, PWG Rayalaseema Regional Committee secretary Kishtappa
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Expressing regret over the killing of two excise constables in Anantpur district, on September 19, the PWG admitted that it was a mistake. In a statement released in Dharmavaram, on September 23, PWG Rayalaseema Regional Committee secretary Kishtappa said they killed the constables in the belief that that they were police personnel. He explained that they had planted mines to trap police personnel, who they heard were coming to make security arrangements for Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Y S Rajasekhar Reddy’s visit.
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September - 23 
In a separate incident, another SF personnel was killed and three others––two SF personnel and a civilian––were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists at Bagga village in the Angrala area, Mahore police station
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In a separate incident, another SF personnel was killed and three others––two SF personnel and a civilian––were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by terrorists at Bagga village in the Angrala area, Mahore police station limits, in Udhampur district. Later, during search operations in the area, SFs defused another IED. Another IED explosion occurred in Gool area on the Gool-Sangaldan road. However, no one was injured in this explosion.
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September - 23 
In another incident, a civilian, who is a former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist, was killed and another injured in a grenade attack at Astan Mohalla, Bijbehera.
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In another incident, a civilian, who is a former Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) terrorist, was killed and another injured in a grenade attack at Astan Mohalla, Bijbehera.
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September - 23 
In another reported incident, three terrorists of the Kuki National Front (KNF) and two of their supporters were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) after a gun-battle, also in Churachandpur district, and all five were handed over to the Stat
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In another reported incident, three terrorists of the Kuki National Front (KNF) and two of their supporters were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) after a gun-battle, also in Churachandpur district, and all five were handed over to the State police. Quoting the police sources, the report added, a 9mm sten-machine gun, ammunitions and some currency notes were recovered from them.
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September - 23 
In Srinagar, terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards a CRPF bunker at Vetsaar Naag in the Soura locality. In the ensuing encounter, a CRPF personnel sustained injuries. Terrorists also hurled a grenade at the Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal
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In Srinagar, terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards a CRPF bunker at Vetsaar Naag in the Soura locality. In the ensuing encounter, a CRPF personnel sustained injuries. Terrorists also hurled a grenade at the Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, where a polling station was being set up. Reports said five persons sustained injuries in this incident. Separately, terrorists also fired a rifle grenade at the Middle School in Lalbazar, where another polling station was being established. Two police personnel were injured in this incident.
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September - 23 
In the same area, terrorists hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle at Goriwan. It, too, missed the target and exploded on the road, causing injuries to 10 civilians.
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In the same area, terrorists hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle at Goriwan. It, too, missed the target and exploded on the road, causing injuries to 10 civilians.
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September - 23 
Media reports citing unconfirmed sources said four left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed allegedly by activists of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners) in Majidpur village, under Kinjer police station limi
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Media reports citing unconfirmed sources said four left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed allegedly by activists of the Ranvir Sena (private army of landowners) in Majidpur village, under Kinjer police station limits, Jehanabad district, on September 23. However, Inspector General of Police (Operations) Neelmani claimed that the incident had nothing to do with any extremist violence and was purely an operation of criminals. He said the victims were taking rest at a brick kiln in the village when a group of young men armed with lethal weapons reached there and opened indiscriminate fire. The PWG, on its part, said the four persons killed were its party cadres. Reports quoted PWG Magadh division secretary Prakash as saying, " Ranvir Sena activists have killed four party cadresa at Majidpur village".
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September - 23 
Media reports indicated that a special convention of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar, on September 26, is likely decide if the organisation should launch fresh stir in Assam for a separate Bodoland Sate. The convention has reportedly
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Media reports indicated that a special convention of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar, on September 26, is likely decide if the organisation should launch fresh stir in Assam for a separate Bodoland Sate. The convention has reportedly been called to discuss the uncertainty that prevails over the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Other Bodo organisations in the area have also been asked to attend the convention, reports added.
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September - 23 
Reports said unidentified ULFA terrorists allegedly abducted a civilian from his residence in Kheremiagaon, Mariani police station jurisdiction, Jorhat district, on September 23 night. The terrorists were reportedly looking for a person who allegedly
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Reports said unidentified ULFA terrorists allegedly abducted a civilian from his residence in Kheremiagaon, Mariani police station jurisdiction, Jorhat district, on September 23 night. The terrorists were reportedly looking for a person who allegedly knew the place where money had been stashed by ULFA-Dhansiri unit 'finance secretary' Bhadia Gogoi. Not finding him, they abducted three others. Two of them were subsequently set free.
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September - 23 
SFs killed five members of an infiltrating group of terrorists in Karnaar, near Badwan village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector, on September 23. Two Pika guns, two AK-56 rifles, a pistol and an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher were r
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SFs killed five members of an infiltrating group of terrorists in Karnaar, near Badwan village, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector, on September 23. Two Pika guns, two AK-56 rifles, a pistol and an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher were recovered from the incident -site. Official sources claimed the terrorists belonged to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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September - 23 
Speaking to the media in Lucknow on September 23, a senior police official said the explosion in a tempo that left 16 people killed in Hardoi district, on September 22, was caused by fire-crackers being transported in the vehicle. Earlier, police had
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Speaking to the media in Lucknow on September 23, a senior police official said the explosion in a tempo that left 16 people killed in Hardoi district, on September 22, was caused by fire-crackers being transported in the vehicle. Earlier, police had said they suspected the involvement of terrorists in the incident.
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September - 23 
The Supreme Court of India, on September 23, transferred to itself all petitions pending before the various State High Courts challenging the Constitutionality of the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). The main grounds of challeng
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The Supreme Court of India, on September 23, transferred to itself all petitions pending before the various State High Courts challenging the Constitutionality of the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). The main grounds of challenge by petitioners were that the procedure prescribed under the POTA for arrest was unfair, unreasonable and would result in deprivation of personal liberty, in violation of Article 21 of the Constitution. The provisions of POTA had also been challenged on the grounds that they were arbitrary and discriminatory and, therefore, violate Article 14 of the Constitution.
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September - 23 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu, in Hyderabad, on September 23. Addressing a press conference later, Ramulu said the State government was ready for rehabilitation of sur
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu, in Hyderabad, on September 23. Addressing a press conference later, Ramulu said the State government was ready for rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites. He appealed to all Naxalites in the State to join the mainstream.
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September - 23 
Unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at an election campaign vehicle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Sangam, Bijbehera, on September 23. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road, causing injuries to eight civilians.
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Unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at an election campaign vehicle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Sangam, Bijbehera, on September 23. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road, causing injuries to eight civilians.
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September - 23 
According to a media report, Nowshera police have arrested nine persons, including four police personnel, who were attempting to smuggle arms and narcotics into Punjab province. A large cache of arms, ammunition and narcotics was recovered from them.
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According to a media report, Nowshera police have arrested nine persons, including four police personnel, who were attempting to smuggle arms and narcotics into Punjab province. A large cache of arms, ammunition and narcotics was recovered from them. The arms and ammunition, according to official sources, were to be used in the forthcoming elections in the country.
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September - 23 
Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmad Khan said, in Islamabad, on September 23, Pakistan has conveyed to the United States its displeasure at a recently televised interview of Robert Blackwill, US Ambassador in India, in which he said Pakistan had i
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Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmad Khan said, in Islamabad, on September 23, Pakistan has conveyed to the United States its displeasure at a recently televised interview of Robert Blackwill, US Ambassador in India, in which he said Pakistan had increased infiltration of terrorists through the Line of Control (LoC) into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the last several months. Khan while denying Blackwill’s statement said the US The Ambassador was "obviously influenced by Indian propaganda he is surrounded by that propaganda and seemed to lose wider perspective".
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September - 23 
Also, the Army recovered an LMG, seven 303 rifles, one magnum rifle, one two inch mortar, seven 81mm and two inch mortar bombs, grenades, explosives, socket bombs, 12 magazines of LMGs, 303 rifles, guns, pipe bombs, equipment to set up booby traps, c
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Also, the Army recovered an LMG, seven 303 rifles, one magnum rifle, one two inch mortar, seven 81mm and two inch mortar bombs, grenades, explosives, socket bombs, 12 magazines of LMGs, 303 rifles, guns, pipe bombs, equipment to set up booby traps, combat dresses, cameras, NR 26,458 and INR .2,035 and logistics support material from the clash-sites.
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September - 23 
Another report said the Army recovered some automatic weapons and parts several months after the insurgents looted them. They had looted nearly 1000 automatic weapons in earlier attacks on the Army and Armed Police barracks and base camps in Ghorai,
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Another report said the Army recovered some automatic weapons and parts several months after the insurgents looted them. They had looted nearly 1000 automatic weapons in earlier attacks on the Army and Armed Police barracks and base camps in Ghorai, Mangalsen, Sadbari, Gham and Argakanchi, since November 23, 2001.
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September - 23 
Besides, reports said the insurgents set fire to a house killing a woman in Khajinapur, Udayapur, but did not mention the date.
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Besides, reports said the insurgents set fire to a house killing a woman in Khajinapur, Udayapur, but did not mention the date.
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September - 23 
On September 23, said insurgents' student leader Tilak Bahadur Baniya studying in Lamachaur Engineering College, in Kaski, has surrendered to security forces.
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On September 23, said insurgents' student leader Tilak Bahadur Baniya studying in Lamachaur Engineering College, in Kaski, has surrendered to security forces.
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September - 23 
One person was injured, on September 23, when in a bomb blast set off by the insurgents at the Lalitpur District Education Office. Also the District Education Office in Kathmandu, sustained minor damage in a bomb explosion.
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One person was injured, on September 23, when in a bomb blast set off by the insurgents at the Lalitpur District Education Office. Also the District Education Office in Kathmandu, sustained minor damage in a bomb explosion.
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September - 23 
The dead bodies of two insurgents killed in an encounter in Dandeldhura have also been found, reports said on September 23.
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The dead bodies of two insurgents killed in an encounter in Dandeldhura have also been found, reports said on September 23.
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September - 23 
The Defence Ministry said three troops of the Royal Nepal Army were killed in clashes with Maoist insurgents, on September 23, in Rolpa. The insurgents, too, suffered casualties but their number is not known.
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The Defence Ministry said three troops of the Royal Nepal Army were killed in clashes with Maoist insurgents, on September 23, in Rolpa. The insurgents, too, suffered casualties but their number is not known.
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September - 23 
The Defence Ministry said, on September 25, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least 74 Maoist insurgents in a major military operation in Rolpa, on September23. The dead bodies of 24 slain insurgents have been recovered by troops, while the
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The Defence Ministry said, on September 25, troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead at least 74 Maoist insurgents in a major military operation in Rolpa, on September23. The dead bodies of 24 slain insurgents have been recovered by troops, while the insurgents had carried away the remaining, the Ministry claimed. Besides, three troops were killed in the operation that was continuing when reports last came.
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September - 23 
The insurgents, on September 23 night destroyed the district court building in Jajarkot, reports said quoting local authorities.
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The insurgents, on September 23 night destroyed the district court building in Jajarkot, reports said quoting local authorities.
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September - 23 
Unconfirmed preliminary reports said the blast occurred on the school premises and added four buses were burnt down, too. But no one was injured or killed. The same reports claimed that the Army defused a second bomb planted in the vicinity
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Unconfirmed preliminary reports said the blast occurred on the school premises and added four buses were burnt down, too. But no one was injured or killed. The same reports claimed that the Army defused a second bomb planted in the vicinity
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September - 23 
Yet another report said, a bomb blast was reported at Bansbari in Kathmandu, near Sahid Ganga Lal heart hospital and Chandbagh School, on September 23.
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Yet another report said, a bomb blast was reported at Bansbari in Kathmandu, near Sahid Ganga Lal heart hospital and Chandbagh School, on September 23.
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September - 23 
Abdul Mannan, one of the six injured in a shooting spree by armed cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, succumbed to his injuries at Madhukali, in Faridpur district. The sh
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Abdul Mannan, one of the six injured in a shooting spree by armed cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, succumbed to his injuries at Madhukali, in Faridpur district. The shooting incident occurred at Khajadanga in Rupsha upazila (sub-division) on September 20. Subsequently, the attackers were lynched by a mob. A case for murder has been registered against three PBCP cadres.
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September - 23 
Six persons allegedly belonging to the outlawed left-wing extremists Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, were arrested by a Special Operations team of police from different villages under Belkuchi upazila (sub-div
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Six persons allegedly belonging to the outlawed left-wing extremists Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, were arrested by a Special Operations team of police from different villages under Belkuchi upazila (sub-division) for their alleged involvement in killing four policemen and looting arms and ammunition at the Randhunibari Police Camp. They arre now detained at the same camp for interrogation, but police refused to reveal their identity.
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September - 23 
Media reports said, on September 24, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in Trincomalee district would conduct regular, monthly meetings between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). 221 Brigade Commander, Trincomal
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Media reports said, on September 24, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in Trincomalee district would conduct regular, monthly meetings between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). 221 Brigade Commander, Trincomalee, Col. Lal Perera will represent the Army and Trincomalee political secretary Tilak will represent the LTTE. The meetings are aimed to bring the two parties together to help sort out problems, if any, among themselves. There have stray instances of complaints of violations by the two sides. Also, The SLMM will open a sub-office in Muttur that had, some weeks ago, been the scene of clashes between the Tamils and Muslims. The SLMM will endeavour to bring about rapprochement between the two communities through holding regular meetings, reports said.
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September - 23 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader and national list Member of Parliament (MP) R.Sampanthan emphasised the need for unity among Tamils and Muslims, while speaking on September 23, at the Tamil Language Day celebrations in Trincomalee. He said the N
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader and national list Member of Parliament (MP) R.Sampanthan emphasised the need for unity among Tamils and Muslims, while speaking on September 23, at the Tamil Language Day celebrations in Trincomalee. He said the Northeast was much home to the Muslims as it is to the Tamils. "Tamils and Muslims should shed their differences, especially in the northeast province, if we are to achieve sustainable peace, he declared, and reminded his audience that the two had been living in the area since centuries. Religion alone was the distinguishing factor between the two communities and they are united by language he said. He further said the Muslim delegation would discus inter-community relations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at the next round of peace talks in Thailand.
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September - 24 
29 persons, including 12 civilians and 13 terrorists, were killed in separate incidents across Jammu and Kashmir on September 24, the day of the second phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly. Security forces (SFs) killed five terrorists
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29 persons, including 12 civilians and 13 terrorists, were killed in separate incidents across Jammu and Kashmir on September 24, the day of the second phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly. Security forces (SFs) killed five terrorists during an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mengana forest area of Sabjian sector, Poonch district. Official sources said a group of six terrorists were spotted in Mengana forests by SFs deployed at forward locations. Even as the terrorists were asked to surrender, they resorted to indiscriminate firing, In the ensuing encounter, five of them were killed while one managed to escape. A civilian trapped in the cross firing was also killed. Another civilian and an SF personnel were injured in this encounter. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included four pistols with four magazines, an AK rifle, three AK magazines, a wireless set, two grenades, five grenades, an unspecified quantity of ammunition and rupees 5000 in Afghan currency. The slain terrorists were reported to be linked to the Hizb-e-Islami group.
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September - 24 
A large quantity of explosives was seized from a private bus near Ballavpur in the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected Rayagada district, on September 24. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the bus that was on its way from Berhampur to Gunupur and
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A large quantity of explosives was seized from a private bus near Ballavpur in the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected Rayagada district, on September 24. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the bus that was on its way from Berhampur to Gunupur and seized 300 detonators, 25 pieces of safety fuse wires measuring 24 feet each and about 100 kg of explosives. The person carrying the explosives has been arrested.
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September - 24 
A ruling National Conference (NC) activist was killed by two unidentified terrorists at his residence in Nalwana, under Doda police station jurisdiction.
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A ruling National Conference (NC) activist was killed by two unidentified terrorists at his residence in Nalwana, under Doda police station jurisdiction.
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September - 24 
According to a media report of September 24, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted two of its training camps from their current, unspecified location in Bhutan to Narphung, also in Bhutan. The outfit has shifted its camps reportedly
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According to a media report of September 24, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted two of its training camps from their current, unspecified location in Bhutan to Narphung, also in Bhutan. The outfit has shifted its camps reportedly following pressure from the Royal Bhutan government. Sources also indicated that the ULFA, along with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), runs 22 training camps in that country.
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September - 24 
According to a media report of September 25, a terrorist identified as T. Pangsha and belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was killed by security force (SF) personnel in Chopsa Village, Tirap District, Arun
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According to a media report of September 25, a terrorist identified as T. Pangsha and belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was killed by security force (SF) personnel in Chopsa Village, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh. The report has, however, not mentioned the date of the encounter. It added that SFs recovered an AK-47, a Chinese grenade and 29 rounds of ammunition.
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September - 24 
According to a media report, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested four persons––a terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and three of his associates, in Dimapur, Nagaland on September 24. Citin
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According to a media report, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested four persons––a terrorist of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and three of his associates, in Dimapur, Nagaland on September 24. Citing official source, the report added, Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a 9mm pistol and two rounds of live ammunition from them. Later, all the four were were handed over to Dimapur police, the report added.
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September - 24 
According to media reports, an A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist was killed and another arrested by security force (SF) personnel in Dobu, East Garo hills district, on September 24. Quoting official sources, media reports added tha
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According to media reports, an A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist was killed and another arrested by security force (SF) personnel in Dobu, East Garo hills district, on September 24. Quoting official sources, media reports added that the killing and arrest occurred following a long gun-battle between group of five terrorists and a joint team of Meghalaya Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. Three more ANVC terrorists escaped into the adjoining jungles. Also, a nine mm carbine, 11 rounds of ammunition and a US-made carbine were recovered from the clash-site.
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September - 24 
According to official sources, in an encounter that occurred at Kalatarian in Surankote, Poonch district, a civilian caught in the cross firing was killed. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. Another civilian was killed in exchange of firing
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According to official sources, in an encounter that occurred at Kalatarian in Surankote, Poonch district, a civilian caught in the cross firing was killed. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. Another civilian was killed in exchange of firing between SFs and terrorists at Fagla, the Chingus area, Rajouri district.
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September - 24 September - 25
An estimated 30 persons were killed and nearly 100 injured when heavily armed terrorists, in a suicide attack, stormed the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat State, on September 24 evening. Official so
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An estimated 30 persons were killed and nearly 100 injured when heavily armed terrorists, in a suicide attack, stormed the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat State, on September 24 evening. Official sources placed the toll at 25 killed and 77 injured. But, media reports quoting sources in hospitals, to which the dead bodies have been shifted, said 30 people have died and the toll could rise as some of the injured were in a critical condition According to official sources, terrorists came in an ambassador car and jumped over a gate to gain entry into the temple complex at around 5 pm, the time for devotees to usually gather for evening prayers. Lobbing hand grenades they went on a shooting spree, firing from AK-47 assault rifles, and injuring people around. They moved on from the exhibition complex to the main temple before climbing and taking positions on the rooftop. The commando operation to flush out the terrorists ended with the killing of terrorists, who were holed inside the temple. Commandos of the National Security Guard (NSG) conducted the operation, today, September 25 morning. Amid confusion about the exact number of terrorists involved, State Chief Minister Narendra Modi said only two terrorists had entered the temple and both of them had been killed. He said a large quantity of ammunition had been recovered from the slain terrorists whose identity is yet not known. According to Gujarat police chief K Chakravarty, two security force personnel including, an NSG commando, were killed in the operation. Three NSG commandos and seven other security force personnel, including a Superintendent of Police, were injured in the operation.
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September - 24 
Another infiltration attempt was foiled by SF personnel on the LoC in Ghai village near Kalidhar, Sunderbani sector, Rajouri district. Two terrorists were killed in this encounter, said official sources. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 90 rounds of
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Another infiltration attempt was foiled by SF personnel on the LoC in Ghai village near Kalidhar, Sunderbani sector, Rajouri district. Two terrorists were killed in this encounter, said official sources. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 90 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and some explosive devices were recovered from encounter-site.
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September - 24 
Another report said unidentified terrorists killed a civilian in Rashanpora, Kupwara district. In a separate incident, terrorists killed a relative of a counter-insurgent-turned-NC leader Javed Hussain Shah in Bandipore town.
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Another report said unidentified terrorists killed a civilian in Rashanpora, Kupwara district. In a separate incident, terrorists killed a relative of a counter-insurgent-turned-NC leader Javed Hussain Shah in Bandipore town.
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September - 24 
Apparently in the backdrop of communal riots in Gujarat, religious leaders––including those from the Muslim Personal Law Board and minority relief committees in Ahmedabad––appealed to people not to view the terrorist attack from a religious angle.
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Apparently in the backdrop of communal riots in Gujarat, religious leaders––including those from the Muslim Personal Law Board and minority relief committees in Ahmedabad––appealed to people not to view the terrorist attack from a religious angle.
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September - 24 
Besides Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Chattisgarh governments have worked out strategies and have initiated a special watch in pockets with mixed population.
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Besides Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Chattisgarh governments have worked out strategies and have initiated a special watch in pockets with mixed population.
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September - 24 
Brigadier Raj Sitapati of the NSG, who led the operation, said two separate letters written in Urdu had been found in the pockets of the two terrorists who were aged around 25 years. "The letter mentions that the killings were to avenge what happened
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Brigadier Raj Sitapati of the NSG, who led the operation, said two separate letters written in Urdu had been found in the pockets of the two terrorists who were aged around 25 years. "The letter mentions that the killings were to avenge what happened during the Gujarat riots", he said. The letter states that the two terrorists planned this attack "for the satisfaction of their souls because they could not tolerate what happened to children, women and Muslims during the Gujarat riots". The letter was translated for the NSG by Maulana Dawood Kausar Ashrafi of the Jama Masjid of Gandhinagar. Brig. Sitapati said the terrorists hurled about 20-25 hand grenades and fired some 180 rounds of ammunition from their AK-47 rifles in the attack. He added that the terrorists were using Austrian-made plastic grenades, commonly used by terrorists infiltrating into India across the Line of Control from Pakistan. Edible items like chocolates, raisins, almonds and dates were also recovered from the possession two slain terrorists.
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September - 24 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed an illegal gun-making factory and recovered four improvised guns, two gun barrels, large quantities of other gun-making materials, gun-powder and terrorists' fatigues at Kakrachara, West Tripura
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel unearthed an illegal gun-making factory and recovered four improvised guns, two gun barrels, large quantities of other gun-making materials, gun-powder and terrorists' fatigues at Kakrachara, West Tripura district, on September 24 night. Three persons were arrested in this connection. They have allegedly revealed to the police that they were also involved in arms supply to terrorist outfits.
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September - 24 
Documents recovered from the possession of the two slain terrorists led officials to believe that they belonged to a terrorist outfit called Tehreek-e-Kasas-Gujarat. Vaguely translated, the organization would mean ‘Movement for Revenge in Gujarat".
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Documents recovered from the possession of the two slain terrorists led officials to believe that they belonged to a terrorist outfit called Tehreek-e-Kasas-Gujarat. Vaguely translated, the organization would mean ‘Movement for Revenge in Gujarat".
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September - 24 
In a statement on September 24, President A P J Abdul Kalam termed the attack on the Swaminarain temple in Gandhinagar as an onslaught on India's secular fabric. He said the security forces were "fully capable of defeating all forms of terrorist atte
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In a statement on September 24, President A P J Abdul Kalam termed the attack on the Swaminarain temple in Gandhinagar as an onslaught on India's secular fabric. He said the security forces were "fully capable of defeating all forms of terrorist attempts against our country and our people…The incident needs to be condemned in strongest possible terms by all peace loving people. It would make us more resolute in our resolve against terrorism."
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September - 24 
In another encounter at Wagora in the Kreeri belt of Baramulla district, while two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and four SF personnel were killed, five SF personnel and a civilian sustained injuries.
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In another encounter at Wagora in the Kreeri belt of Baramulla district, while two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and four SF personnel were killed, five SF personnel and a civilian sustained injuries.
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September - 24 
In another incident, terrorists killed two civilians, including a woman, in Udhyanpur village, Doda district. Separately, terrorists killed another woman at her residence in Shamdilli, Gandoh area in the same district
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In another incident, terrorists killed two civilians, including a woman, in Udhyanpur village, Doda district. Separately, terrorists killed another woman at her residence in Shamdilli, Gandoh area in the same district
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September - 24 
In another reported incident, personnel of 8th Assam Rifles arrested two PLA terrorists during search operations conducted along with an Imphal East commando team, in Nambol Leimaram and Kongpal Chanam Leikai. According to media sources, the terroris
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In another reported incident, personnel of 8th Assam Rifles arrested two PLA terrorists during search operations conducted along with an Imphal East commando team, in Nambol Leimaram and Kongpal Chanam Leikai. According to media sources, the terrorists have been identified as Ksh Suranjoi alias Sanjoo of Yairipok Bishnu Naha village and Laishram Sanju of Leimaram village.
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September - 24 
Nesides, reports from north Kashmir indicated that four infiltrating terrorists were killed by SFs at Kainchan in Bijhama, Uri sector.
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Nesides, reports from north Kashmir indicated that four infiltrating terrorists were killed by SFs at Kainchan in Bijhama, Uri sector.
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September - 24 
Nine left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) were arrested with a huge cache of arms from Prasangan village, Latehar district, on September 24. Official sources said those arrested after a brief encounter included two sel
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Nine left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) were arrested with a huge cache of arms from Prasangan village, Latehar district, on September 24. Official sources said those arrested after a brief encounter included two self-styled ‘sub-zonal commanders’ and a self-styled ‘area commander.’ However, another 'zonal commander', Ramashanker, and his two associates managed to escape. Police seized three DBBL guns, one SBBL gun, a rifle, one carbine, a revolver and eight country-made guns, besides 176 rounds of ammunition from the arrested Naxalites.
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September - 24 
Personnel of the 12th Assam Rifles (AR), in a reported encounter, killed two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists at Sagolmang bazar in Imphal East, on September 24. According to media reports, three of their associates managed to escape towards
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Personnel of the 12th Assam Rifles (AR), in a reported encounter, killed two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists at Sagolmang bazar in Imphal East, on September 24. According to media reports, three of their associates managed to escape towards the Sagolmang Waikhong area. The AR reportedly recovered a 9-mm pistol, six live rounds of ammunitions and some incriminating documents.
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September - 24 
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, currently in Maldives on an official visit, urged the people not to be provoked by the incident. Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi made fervent pleas for peace, even as auth
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Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, currently in Maldives on an official visit, urged the people not to be provoked by the incident. Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi made fervent pleas for peace, even as authorities beefed-up security at important places of worship and vital installations across the country.
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September - 24 
Security forces have launched a search operation in Bihar for a top-leader of thew Maoist insurgents of Nepal's. He is believed to be hiding in the State. Police sources said that the operation has been launched following information from Nepal abo
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Security forces have launched a search operation in Bihar for a top-leader of thew Maoist insurgents of Nepal's. He is believed to be hiding in the State. Police sources said that the operation has been launched following information from Nepal about the possibility of Baburam Bhattarai and his associates hiding in Bihar after sneaking across the border. Bhattarai is among the top ideologues of the Maoist movement in Nepal and second only to Maoists’ chairman ‘comrade’ Prachanda’. He is believed to be having close links with Indian left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups like the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and People's War Group (PWG) that are active in Bihar.
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September - 24 
Separate reports said Bhadia Gogoi was reportedly killed in an encounter, details of which are not known.
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Separate reports said Bhadia Gogoi was reportedly killed in an encounter, details of which are not known.
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September - 24 
Terrorists hurled a hand grenade at Main Bazar, Chatroo, Doda district. However, it failed to explode. No loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident. A patrol party of SF personnel was the intended target of the terrorists.
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Terrorists hurled a hand grenade at Main Bazar, Chatroo, Doda district. However, it failed to explode. No loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident. A patrol party of SF personnel was the intended target of the terrorists.
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September - 24 
The nation was, on September 24, put on a state of high alert to deal with any possible fallout of the attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, even as political and religious leaders appealed for calm, and no
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The nation was, on September 24, put on a state of high alert to deal with any possible fallout of the attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, even as political and religious leaders appealed for calm, and not to fall prey to rumours.
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September - 24 
The police, on September 24 night, arrested Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) Dhubri 'district commander' Md Abdur Rahman from Uchita village, Golokganj police station limits. Some incriminating documents and his motorbike were seized.
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The police, on September 24 night, arrested Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) Dhubri 'district commander' Md Abdur Rahman from Uchita village, Golokganj police station limits. Some incriminating documents and his motorbike were seized.
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September - 24 
The Sivasagar Chief Judicial Magistrate, on September 24, remanded United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'east zone commander' Ramu Mech and his body guard to seven days in police custody. Sivasagar police had arrested them from a private nursing ho
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The Sivasagar Chief Judicial Magistrate, on September 24, remanded United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'east zone commander' Ramu Mech and his body guard to seven days in police custody. Sivasagar police had arrested them from a private nursing home in Dibrugarh district, Assam, on September 22. Police were interrogating the terrorists when reports last came in.
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September - 24 
Two civilians were killed in a grenade attack at Bijbehera.
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Two civilians were killed in a grenade attack at Bijbehera.
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September - 24 
Unidentified terrorists in Chajpani village, Chambalwas area of Doda district, killed a Public Health Engineering (PHE) department employee. The terrorists escaped after executing the killing. Another civilian was killed by terrorists in Thachi villa
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Unidentified terrorists in Chajpani village, Chambalwas area of Doda district, killed a Public Health Engineering (PHE) department employee. The terrorists escaped after executing the killing. Another civilian was killed by terrorists in Thachi village, Sher Bibi area in the same district.
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September - 24 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia and his two accomplices were sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a court in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, on September 24. ccording to media reports, they were convicted f
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia and his two accomplices were sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a court in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, on September 24. ccording to media reports, they were convicted for 'illegal possession' of a satellite phone. Dhaka police had arrested Chetia from Post Rabbani Guest House, Mohammadpur police station limits, in December 1997. The ULFA terrorists are already serving a six year-jail term there for other offences, including illegal entry into the country, possession of forged passports and fake foreign currencies of 16 countries.
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September - 24 
US President George W Bush condemned the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar Gujarat. Speaking to the media in Washington on September 24, White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said, "The president condemns all terrorist attacks. T
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US President George W Bush condemned the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar Gujarat. Speaking to the media in Washington on September 24, White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said, "The president condemns all terrorist attacks. This was a particularly deadly attack, and the president condemns it."
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September - 24 
Pakistan, on September 24, condemned the terrorist attack on a temple in the Indian State of Gujarat and also denied any role in the incident. Information Minister Nisar Memon said, in Islamabad, the attack reflected the failure of leadership in Indi
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Pakistan, on September 24, condemned the terrorist attack on a temple in the Indian State of Gujarat and also denied any role in the incident. Information Minister Nisar Memon said, in Islamabad, the attack reflected the failure of leadership in India. "We condemn the attack on an Indian temple by whoever has done it… I think, the leadership of the BJP [Bharatiya Janata party] has developed Pakistan-phobia… Anything that goes wrong in their country, they blame Pakistan."
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September - 24 
Two bombs were found and defused from a motorcycle parked outside an apartment building in Karachi’s Gadap area, on September 24. No loss of life or injuries has been reported. According to an unnamed police official, these bombs were to be used in a
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Two bombs were found and defused from a motorcycle parked outside an apartment building in Karachi’s Gadap area, on September 24. No loss of life or injuries has been reported. According to an unnamed police official, these bombs were to be used in a suicide attack.
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September - 24 
In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process
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In an apparent reference to demands by political parties for holding of peace talks with the Maoist insurgents, Deuba said no government could be against the idea of negotiations. He also reminded that that it was he who had started the peace process with the insurgents, who later walked out of it to re-launch the insurrection. "I was the one who initiated the efforts for peace talks and it is well known to all that the Maoists pulled out of the talks unilaterally," he said. He said elections would be held as scheduled in November, and brushed aside the apprehension that Maoist violence would hamper the polls. Deuba said, "The government is committed to defeat the forces of terrorism by all means and accordingly hold the elections in the specified date."
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September - 24 
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents must remain sincere and keep their promises, if meaningful peace talks were to be held, media reports from Nepal said, on September 24, today. He stresses that the insurgents would have t
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the Maoist insurgents must remain sincere and keep their promises, if meaningful peace talks were to be held, media reports from Nepal said, on September 24, today. He stresses that the insurgents would have to convince the people about their proposal for talks and assure that they will remain committed to their desire for peace talks.
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September - 24 September - 25
Reports said the insurgents killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal (United-Marxist-Leninist) in Ramite village, Morang, on September 24 night. Also, a Nepali Congress activist was killed in Rautahat, on September 25, reports said.
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Reports said the insurgents killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal (United-Marxist-Leninist) in Ramite village, Morang, on September 24 night. Also, a Nepali Congress activist was killed in Rautahat, on September 25, reports said.
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September - 24 
The Army shot dead two insurgents at Bharatpur, in Chitwan, on September 24.
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The Army shot dead two insurgents at Bharatpur, in Chitwan, on September 24.
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September - 24 September - 25
The Defence Ministry, in a delayed release, said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead a Maoist insurgent in Rolpa on September 24. Also, two civilians were killed in cross-firing during clashes between the insurgents and troops, on September 24 a
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The Defence Ministry, in a delayed release, said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead a Maoist insurgent in Rolpa on September 24. Also, two civilians were killed in cross-firing during clashes between the insurgents and troops, on September 24 and 25.
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September - 24 
According to a media report of September 24, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted two of its training camps from their current, unspecified location in Bhutan to Narphung, also in Bhutan. The outfit has shifted its camps reportedly
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According to a media report of September 24, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has shifted two of its training camps from their current, unspecified location in Bhutan to Narphung, also in Bhutan. The outfit has shifted its camps reportedly following pressure from the Royal Bhutan government. Sources also indicated that the ULFA, along with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), runs 22 training camps in that country.
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September - 24 
Police recovered six illegal weapons and nine bullets in a countrywide search, reports on September 24 said. Nine persons were arrested in connection with the arms recoveries and four cases were filed against them under the Arms Act. Police also reco
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Police recovered six illegal weapons and nine bullets in a countrywide search, reports on September 24 said. Nine persons were arrested in connection with the arms recoveries and four cases were filed against them under the Arms Act. Police also recovered 29 explosives and lodged two cases under the Explosives Act, besides arresting four persons in this connection.
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September - 24 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia and his two accomplices were sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a court in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, on September 24. ccording to media reports, they were convicted f
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia and his two accomplices were sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a court in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, on September 24. ccording to media reports, they were convicted for 'illegal possession' of a satellite phone. Dhaka police had arrested Chetia from Post Rabbani Guest House, Mohammadpur police station limits, in December 1997. The ULFA terrorists are already serving a six year-jail term there for other offences, including illegal entry into the country, possession of forged passports and fake foreign currencies of 16 countries.
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September - 24 
In two cases, two persons were charged with possessing hand grenades. One of them was also accused of raising funds for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In another, the accused was charged with possessing a video film depicting LTTE milit
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In two cases, two persons were charged with possessing hand grenades. One of them was also accused of raising funds for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In another, the accused was charged with possessing a video film depicting LTTE military operations. In three more cases, three persons were accused of training in arms with the LTTE. In yet two more cases, two persons were charged with aiding and abetting LTTE cadres, while in another the accused was charged with knowingly withholding information on LTTE movements in his village.
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September - 24 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said the Eastern High Court, Trincomalee, on September 24, discharged nine persons accused under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in 11 cases. The move followed withdrawal of cases against them by the prosecution.
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said the Eastern High Court, Trincomalee, on September 24, discharged nine persons accused under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in 11 cases. The move followed withdrawal of cases against them by the prosecution.
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September - 24 
Ports Development, Shipping, Eastern Development and Muslim Religious Affairs Minister Rauff Hakeem said, in Colombo, on September 24, the demand for a separate council or an administrative unit for Muslims in the Northeast was not the need of the ho
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Ports Development, Shipping, Eastern Development and Muslim Religious Affairs Minister Rauff Hakeem said, in Colombo, on September 24, the demand for a separate council or an administrative unit for Muslims in the Northeast was not the need of the hour, but striving hard to ensure permanent peace in the country. Reminding that the country is at a critical juncture engaged, as it is, in finding a ‘peaceful and permanent solution’ to the protracted ethnic conflict, he said, "We must not allow an issue of this nature (demand for separate council) to precipitate and scuttle the ongoing peace talks". Reminding that the peace talks have just commenced, he said, at the later stages of the talks, when devolution of power is discussed, the separate council issue could be taken up, Hakkem noted.
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September - 24 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assured, while addressing the Asia Society in New York, during his just-concluded US visit, that all discussions in the ongoing peace process would be transparent, and held in good faith, the state-run Daily News s
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assured, while addressing the Asia Society in New York, during his just-concluded US visit, that all discussions in the ongoing peace process would be transparent, and held in good faith, the state-run Daily News said on September 24. He said there has been criticism of the peace process from some sections in Sri Lanka, all of which was not well intentioned. Some of the criticism was aimed to gain political advantage, "even at the cost of life and the blood of our people", Wickremasinghe said. He said the internal war has ruined the country and had brought in endemic poverty. "It was no exaggeration to say that further prolongation of war might well have destroyed our democracy". He also said the unending conflict, ‘fuelled by political ambition and greed was eroding morality and values’ in the country.
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September - 24 
Pro-Tamil sources in Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S P Thamilselvan accused the Sri Lankan Navy of violating the terms of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE in
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Pro-Tamil sources in Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S P Thamilselvan accused the Sri Lankan Navy of violating the terms of the ‘permanent cease-fire agreement’ signed between the government and the LTTE in February 2002. In a complaint addressed to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), he said the Navy was building a new camp on Delft island, off Jaffna. He urged chief Monitor Furuhovde to take immediate action on the matter.
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September - 24 
Reports said 285 Liberation Tigers of Tam mil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on September 24, headed by road under Sri Lankan Army escort from the eastern Batticaloa-Ampara region to Ommanthai in the Wanni, where the LTTE headquarters is located. Batticaloa-Am
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Reports said 285 Liberation Tigers of Tam mil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on September 24, headed by road under Sri Lankan Army escort from the eastern Batticaloa-Ampara region to Ommanthai in the Wanni, where the LTTE headquarters is located. Batticaloa-Ampara LTTE commander Robert saw off the cadres. Government troops met with the LTTE convoy at Black Bridge in Chenkalady, and provided escort till Vavuniya with armoured personnel carries stationed at the head and end of the LTTE convoy. From there on till Omanthai the Sri Lankan police provided escort. Of the 285 who undertook the journey, 200 were female fighters travelling to participate in the Tamil Eelam Women Uprising Conference to be held in Vanni.
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September - 24 
Trincomalee district United National Party MP M.A.M. Maharoof, speaking at the same venue, said, "Tamil language is a core part of my identity… We should not take any steps that undermine our ancient history of Trincomalee and the unity of Tamils and
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Trincomalee district United National Party MP M.A.M. Maharoof, speaking at the same venue, said, "Tamil language is a core part of my identity… We should not take any steps that undermine our ancient history of Trincomalee and the unity of Tamils and Muslims in the province."
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September - 25 
A civilian was abducted by terrorists near his residence in Brevi village, Dharamshal area of Kalakote. The whereabouts of the civilian have remained uncertain thus far.
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A civilian was abducted by terrorists near his residence in Brevi village, Dharamshal area of Kalakote. The whereabouts of the civilian have remained uncertain thus far.
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September - 25 
A media report of September 25 indicated that the Karbi Anglong-based United Peoples' Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in Assam might clash with a group of 70 Kuki terrorists. The Kuki terrorists, whose identity or the group to which they belong is yet u
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A media report of September 25 indicated that the Karbi Anglong-based United Peoples' Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in Assam might clash with a group of 70 Kuki terrorists. The Kuki terrorists, whose identity or the group to which they belong is yet unknown, are based in Manipur and have entered the district to oppose the alleged UPDS-imposed economic blockade in the area.
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September - 25 
According to a media report, the Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF) and the Tripura People's Democratic Front (TPDF), on September 25, appealed to the people in the Northeast to lend support in their fight. In a joint statement on an unspecifie
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According to a media report, the Manipur People's Liberation Front (MPLF) and the Tripura People's Democratic Front (TPDF), on September 25, appealed to the people in the Northeast to lend support in their fight. In a joint statement on an unspecified date the outfits appealed the public to strengthen "traditional brotherhood among them and forge their revolutionary solidarity to fight together against the common enemy." Where as the MPLF is a coalition of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), all of them Manipur-based, theTPDF is fighting for a separate homeland in Tripura.
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September - 25 
Alleging that the government was not honouring its word on extending the rehabilitation package given to surrendered left-wing extremists—Naxalites, Azmira Saraiah, a former member of the Praja Pratighatana group of the Communist Party of India (Marx
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Alleging that the government was not honouring its word on extending the rehabilitation package given to surrendered left-wing extremists—Naxalites, Azmira Saraiah, a former member of the Praja Pratighatana group of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi), in Warangal district, has decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike. He will hold his in front of the State Secretariat in Hyderabad from September 25, today. Addressing a press conference on September 24, Saraiah said the government had promised him Rs three lakh for his rehabilitation apart from Rs one lakh reward and a plot for surrendering with arms on September 15, 2001. He said the police had not even withdrawn the cases foisted against him.
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September - 25 
An unidentified left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed and some arms and ammunition were recovered after an encounter in Dammannapet and Gandi Gopalpur forests, Adilabad district, on September 25. According to offici
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An unidentified left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed and some arms and ammunition were recovered after an encounter in Dammannapet and Gandi Gopalpur forests, Adilabad district, on September 25. According to official sources, following a tip-off that a group of Naxalites was planning to hold a meeting in the forest, a special police party launched a combing operation in the area. Noticing this, the Naxalites opened fire on the police forcing the latter to return fire, in which the Naxalite was killed, while his associated escaped
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September - 25 
Following the September 24-massacre of approximately 30 persons at the famous Swaminarain temple, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the Assam government, on September 25, beefed up security arrangements at various religious sites in the State. The sites where
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Following the September 24-massacre of approximately 30 persons at the famous Swaminarain temple, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the Assam government, on September 25, beefed up security arrangements at various religious sites in the State. The sites where security has been strengthened include the Kamakhya temple, ISKCON temple, Balaji Mandir, Dol Govinda and Jaganath mandir in Nagaon, and Mahamaya temple in Dhubri district.
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September - 25 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a contractor and burnt down his lorry near Manamkunda village, under Motu police station limits, Malkangiri district, on September 25.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a contractor and burnt down his lorry near Manamkunda village, under Motu police station limits, Malkangiri district, on September 25.
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September - 25 
Official sources said Abdul Wahid Shan, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Gool-Arnas Assembly constituency, escaped an assassination attempt when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) pla
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Official sources said Abdul Wahid Shan, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from the Gool-Arnas Assembly constituency, escaped an assassination attempt when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by terrorists exploded ahead of his reaching Dharam village, Gool area, on September 25. However, no one was injured in the blast. Media reports have indicated that this was the first attempt on the life of a candidate in an Assembly segment of Udhampur district, which goes to polls in the third phase of elections on October 1.
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September - 25 
Security forces (SFs), separately, on September 25 killed two more terrorists in the Sabjian area of Mandi sector taking the toll during last two days to six. Official sources said continued operations by SFs led to the killing of two more terrorists
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Security forces (SFs), separately, on September 25 killed two more terrorists in the Sabjian area of Mandi sector taking the toll during last two days to six. Official sources said continued operations by SFs led to the killing of two more terrorists—one each at Bambar Narh and Posh Pathri. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the incident-site. As reported earlier, on September 24, SF personnel had killed four terrorists in the same area.
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September - 25 
Speaking to newspersons in New Delhi on his arrival from Maldives, Vajpayee said ‘some powers’ were involved in the terrorist attack on the temple in Gandhinagar and this, along with similar strikes in recent past, was directed from the same place. H
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Speaking to newspersons in New Delhi on his arrival from Maldives, Vajpayee said ‘some powers’ were involved in the terrorist attack on the temple in Gandhinagar and this, along with similar strikes in recent past, was directed from the same place. He said, "In the recent past, there have been similar incidents of terrorist attacks and all these are being directed from the same place…This is not just the handiwork of two persons. Some other powers are behind it." He added, "This is not just the handiwork of two persons... Some other powers are behind it".
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September - 25 
Speaking to the media in Gandhinagar, on September 25, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple was a "well thought out conspiracy" in the face of the people of Jammu and Kashmir foiling attempts by terro
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Speaking to the media in Gandhinagar, on September 25, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple was a "well thought out conspiracy" in the face of the people of Jammu and Kashmir foiling attempts by terrorists and Pakistan to disrupt elections there. He also said the government would thoroughly investigate the entire incident. He said, "First Pakistan opposed elections in J&K. Then terrorists killed candidates and innocent people but voters still turned out in large numbers risking their lives. People of J&K have given terrorists and Pakistan a fitting reply and hard slap on their face". Likewise, Vajpayee expressed the confidence that the people of Gujarat will thwart the designs of forces across the border in disrupting communal harmony.
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September - 25 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on September 25, External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said the government has taken up with world leaders the immediate deportation of Mafia don and 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts accused Abu Salem, who was arr
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on September 25, External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said the government has taken up with world leaders the immediate deportation of Mafia don and 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts accused Abu Salem, who was arrested in Portugal on September 18. He said that he had discussed the issue with US Secretary of State Colin Powell, British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and EU Representative Xavier Solana when they called him to convey their respective countries’ condolences to victims of the terrorist attack on a temple in Gandhinagar. Stating that a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team had already been sent to Lisbon, Sinha said he had written a ‘personal letter’ to his Portuguese counterpart to expedite the deportation of Salem. "Abu Salem is a very important link in the world network of international terrorism", he said adding the dignitaries also promised that they would do their best along with the Portuguese Government to see that he was deported "as early as possible".
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September - 25 
The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People's Action Committee (BPAC) have decided to postpone the special convention that was called to consider a fresh agitation for separate Bodoland State. The groups were reportedly pursued by Bodoland
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The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and the Bodo People's Action Committee (BPAC) have decided to postpone the special convention that was called to consider a fresh agitation for separate Bodoland State. The groups were reportedly pursued by Bodoland Demand Legislature Party (BDLP) chief whip Biswajit Daimary not to go ahead with the convention that was to be held today, September 26.
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September - 25 
The Assam government, on September 25, sent a draft proposal to the Union government containing suggestions to affect changes in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The suggestions aim at protecting political and socio-economic rights of n
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The Assam government, on September 25, sent a draft proposal to the Union government containing suggestions to affect changes in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The suggestions aim at protecting political and socio-economic rights of non-Bodos, in the yet to be created Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The State government has suggested, inter alia, non-application of Article 332 to the BTC. Article 332 provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in State Legislative Assemblies. State Health Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on BTC, Bhumidhar Barman said, on the same day in Guwahati, the proposal has incorporated subjects like safeguard of land rights, right to language for primary education and right to trading and money lending for the non-Bodos.
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September - 25 
Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and five others injured when their patrol party was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Mogla village, Kalakote area of Rajouri district, also on the same day. The terrorists managed to escap
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Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and five others injured when their patrol party was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Mogla village, Kalakote area of Rajouri district, also on the same day. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident-site.
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September - 25 
According to a media report, unidentified armed men fired over 20 rockets, some of which landed near the office of District Coordinating Officer (DCO) in Kohlu, some 470km from Quetta, on September 25. However, no loss of life or injuries was reporte
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According to a media report, unidentified armed men fired over 20 rockets, some of which landed near the office of District Coordinating Officer (DCO) in Kohlu, some 470km from Quetta, on September 25. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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September - 25 
An Anti-terrorism court in Peshawar, on September 25,0 granted bail to 11 terrorists of the proscribed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). They were arrested on August 27 from their office at Danishabad, outside the main city.
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An Anti-terrorism court in Peshawar, on September 25,0 granted bail to 11 terrorists of the proscribed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM). They were arrested on August 27 from their office at Danishabad, outside the main city.
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September - 25 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) Deputy Convener Aftab Shaikh claimed in Karachi, on September 25, front-ranking leaders of his party have been receiving death threats, which he said could be part of a conspiracy to sabotage the forth
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) Deputy Convener Aftab Shaikh claimed in Karachi, on September 25, front-ranking leaders of his party have been receiving death threats, which he said could be part of a conspiracy to sabotage the forthcoming elections in the country.
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September - 25 
Six persons were killed and four others injured today, September 25, in a terrorist attack on a Christian welfare organisation's office in Karachi. According to an unnamed police officer, "…a man apparently armed with a pistol entered the offices of
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Six persons were killed and four others injured today, September 25, in a terrorist attack on a Christian welfare organisation's office in Karachi. According to an unnamed police officer, "…a man apparently armed with a pistol entered the offices of Christian non-government organisation Idara Amn-O-Insaaf (Institute for Peace and Justice) and started shooting [at] people." The officer added that it was unclear thus far whether the assailant was alone or had associates.
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September - 25 
The toll in the terrorist attack on a Christian welfare organisation’s office in Karachi has increased to seven, with one more person succumbing to his injuries. As reported earlier, six persons belonging to the Christian community were killed when t
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The toll in the terrorist attack on a Christian welfare organisation’s office in Karachi has increased to seven, with one more person succumbing to his injuries. As reported earlier, six persons belonging to the Christian community were killed when two unidentified terrorists attacked the office of Idara Amn-o-Insaaf (Institute for Peace and Justice), a Christian charity, located at Rimpa Plaza, Karachi on September 25. Sindh police chief Syed Kamal Shah said it appeared to be an act of terrorism. The police chief said the Church of Pakistan patronized Idara Amn-o-Insaf, which had been functioning in Pakistan for the last 30 years. According to a media report, earlier in the year on May 22, Edwin Noon, chairman of the charity, was found dead in his office near Tibet Centre. Police reportedly found the body trussed-up and the victim's mouth sealed with adhesive tape. His wife, Sara Edwin Noon, was later made chairperson of the organization. She was quoted as saying, "We didn't receive threats in the past. We don't know who is behind the incident and what was their motive."
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September - 25 
Another report said the insurgents attacked and damaged the historic Jyamrug Durbar in Dhading, on September 25 night.
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Another report said the insurgents attacked and damaged the historic Jyamrug Durbar in Dhading, on September 25 night.
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September - 25 
The Army recovered arms, ammunition, explosives, guns, pistols, revolvers and 20 batteries from Rolpa, Chitwan and Udaipur.
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The Army recovered arms, ammunition, explosives, guns, pistols, revolvers and 20 batteries from Rolpa, Chitwan and Udaipur.
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September - 25 
A Media report of September 26 said the Detective Branch (DB) of Bangladesh Police is interrogating seven Arab nationals and was probing if they have international terrorist links. They were arrested in Uttara model town on September 23 and are in po
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A Media report of September 26 said the Detective Branch (DB) of Bangladesh Police is interrogating seven Arab nationals and was probing if they have international terrorist links. They were arrested in Uttara model town on September 23 and are in police custody the report said. The arrested persons are Abu Nujaid of Libya, Sadek Al Nasami; Abu Sallam, Abu Umaiya and Abul Abbas of Yemen; Abu Ashem of Algeria; and Hasan Adam of Sudan. A Bangladeshi national, Anisur Rahman, was also arrested from the Al Hermann Islamic Institute, along with the seven Arabs. The DB is reportedly silent on the arrests and the ongoing interrogation. Police is also probing if they were engaged in trafficking in women and children. Also, police recovered Tk 1 lakh, and seized 10 computers, video- and audio tapes and books from the arrested persons. The Al Hermann Islamic Institute started functioning in Cox's Bazar in 1992 following the influx of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into the country. Later, it opened offices in Dhaka in 1995. At present, it is running three orphanages at Nilphamari, Tongi and Gazipur.
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September - 25 
Also, police recovered Tk 1 lakh, and seized 10 computers, video- and audio tapes and books from the arrested persons. The Al Hermann Islamic Institute started functioning in Cox's Bazar in 1992 following the influx of the Rohingya refugees from Mya
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Also, police recovered Tk 1 lakh, and seized 10 computers, video- and audio tapes and books from the arrested persons. The Al Hermann Islamic Institute started functioning in Cox's Bazar in 1992 following the influx of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into the country. Later, it opened offices in Dhaka in 1995. At present, it is running three orphanages at Nilphamari, Tongi and Gazipur.
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September - 25 
Police, on September 23, in continuing investigations, arrested six persons from Belkuchi area in Sirajganj for their alleged involvement in looting the Randhunibari police camp and killing four policemen at the camp. The Purba Banglar Communist Pa
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Police, on September 23, in continuing investigations, arrested six persons from Belkuchi area in Sirajganj for their alleged involvement in looting the Randhunibari police camp and killing four policemen at the camp. The Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), commonly known as Sarbahara Party, a left-wing extremist group, is suspected to have conducted the attack on the police camp.
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September - 25 
Hindu Affairs Minister T. Maheswaran, who visited Mandatheevu island south of Jaffna, on September 25, said the Sri Lanka Army was preventing more than 300 internally displaced persons (IDPs), who had returned to the island, from reclaiming their hou
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Hindu Affairs Minister T. Maheswaran, who visited Mandatheevu island south of Jaffna, on September 25, said the Sri Lanka Army was preventing more than 300 internally displaced persons (IDPs), who had returned to the island, from reclaiming their houses and lands. "The IDPs are crowded in a few houses and churches," he said. He also claimed, "The Army has instructed many of them specifically not to speak to government officials and other visitors to the island". He also said he would soon initiate action to help open an office of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the island.
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September - 25 
Media reports said the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would exchange prisoners on September 28. Defence Secretary Austin Fernando was quoted in the sate-run Daily News as saying that the exchange would take place in Omant
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Media reports said the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would exchange prisoners on September 28. Defence Secretary Austin Fernando was quoted in the sate-run Daily News as saying that the exchange would take place in Omanthai. The government would set free 13 LTTE cadres detained in various prisons and the LTTE, in turn, would hand over seven government troops who are in its custody for the past eight years. Government officials, LTTE representatives and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will witness the event. The Daily News said Defence Secretary Austin Fernando, Army Commander Lt. General Lional Balagalle, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Daya Sandagiri and representatives of the Air Force Commander and the Peace Secretariat will represent the government at the event. The exchange is reportedly a confidence building measure between the government and the LTTE and should have, in fact, have occurred on August 31, preceding the now-concluded first round of peace talks in Thailand. Procedural requirements had reportedly held-up the exchange. Upon the advise of the Attorney General’s office, the government agreed to set free 13 among the 23 cadres the LTTE wanted to be released, reports said.
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September - 25 
Reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian Ambassador Jon Westborg met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing leader S .P. Thamilchelvan in Kilinochchi, on September 25, and discussed the founding of LTTE Peace Secretariat in Northeas
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Reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian Ambassador Jon Westborg met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing leader S .P. Thamilchelvan in Kilinochchi, on September 25, and discussed the founding of LTTE Peace Secretariat in Northeastern Province. Political-wing senior members Thangan, Pulithevan, Tholkapiyan and George also participated in the meeting. Issues such as de-mining, resettlement of internally displaced people and establishing normalcy in the Province figured in the discussions.
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September - 25 
The Eastern High Court, on September 25, acquitted an accused in a Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) stating that his confession was extracted under duress and was, hence, not valid. The accused, Vasanthakumar Ravikumar was charged with ‘waging war a
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The Eastern High Court, on September 25, acquitted an accused in a Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) stating that his confession was extracted under duress and was, hence, not valid. The accused, Vasanthakumar Ravikumar was charged with ‘waging war against the Sri Lanka Army and causing deaths to soldiers at Kaddaikaddu’ between January 1991 and December 1991. Besides, four more PTA accused were discharged by the same High Court as the Attorney General sought to drop the charges framed against them. Three among those discharged are Shanmuganathan Sooriyakanthan, Sellathamby Janaki Thevika and Ibathulla. They were charged with training with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The fourth person discharged was Thavarajah Kanagasabai. He was charged with providing lodging facilities to LTTE cadres.
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September - 25 
Unnamed sources in the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) were quoted as saying that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 25, had taken into custody seven government soldiers, who it claimed had entered a security zone between t
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Unnamed sources in the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) were quoted as saying that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on September 25, had taken into custody seven government soldiers, who it claimed had entered a security zone between two LTTE camps at Kumburupiddy, 22km north of Trincomalee town. Meanwhile in Kilinochchi, the LTTE said, "All steps are being taken to release the soldiers in view of the prevailing goodwill between both sides." Reports also said the SLMM’s deputy chief is in Trincomalee and held talks with local LTTE leaders there. Similar talks are also on with LTTE leaders in Killinochchi.
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September - 26 
A civilian was killed and two others injured by two unidentified terrorists in Maroti village, in the Kounthal area of Kandi, Rajouri district. The terrorists escaped from the incident-site. In another incident, terrorists attacked the residence of a
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A civilian was killed and two others injured by two unidentified terrorists in Maroti village, in the Kounthal area of Kandi, Rajouri district. The terrorists escaped from the incident-site. In another incident, terrorists attacked the residence of a civilian at Lower Kot in the Chingus area of Rajouri and abducted his two sons, who had been taken to an unknown location. SF personnel have commenced a search operation to rescue the brothers. A breakthrough, however, remained elusive, thus far.
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September - 26 
A media report of September 26 said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) stands deferred. The talks were to have been held this week, dates of which had not been announced either.
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A media report of September 26 said the seventh round of talks between the Mizoram government and the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) stands deferred. The talks were to have been held this week, dates of which had not been announced either.
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September - 26 
A surrendered terrorist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Tandar Dashnan under Marwah police station jurisdiction, Kishtwar area of Doda district. The terrorists were suspected to be his former associates.
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A surrendered terrorist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Tandar Dashnan under Marwah police station jurisdiction, Kishtwar area of Doda district. The terrorists were suspected to be his former associates.
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September - 26 
A terrorist was arrested by SF personnel from Handla village, Kishtwar area of Doda. Two grenades and some ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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A terrorist was arrested by SF personnel from Handla village, Kishtwar area of Doda. Two grenades and some ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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September - 26 
According to official sources, security forces (SFs) engaged a group of six to seven terrorists in the forward village of Tirangwala, Barachar area of Loran, Poonch district, on September 26. The terrorists were reportedly heading to the nearby fores
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According to official sources, security forces (SFs) engaged a group of six to seven terrorists in the forward village of Tirangwala, Barachar area of Loran, Poonch district, on September 26. The terrorists were reportedly heading to the nearby forests when SFs intercepted them. In the ensuing encounter that was continuing when last reports came in, four foreign mercenaries had been killed, thus far. Recoveries made from the encounter-site so far included two AK rifles, four magazines, two hand grenades, 90 AK rounds and some explosives.
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September - 26 
Also, terrorists attacked the residence of ruling National Conference (NC) candidate in Wachi, Ashiya Nishat, at Zainapora, in Shopian area. Even as her guards retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape. In another election-related incident, terror
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Also, terrorists attacked the residence of ruling National Conference (NC) candidate in Wachi, Ashiya Nishat, at Zainapora, in Shopian area. Even as her guards retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape. In another election-related incident, terrorists hurled a grenade on a campaign vehicle in Bijbehara area. However, it missed the intended target and failed to cause any damage.
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September - 26 
In a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Anantnag, an SF personnel sustained injuries.
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In a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Anantnag, an SF personnel sustained injuries.
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September - 26 
In another encounter in Kesar Gala, in the Nambla area of Manjakote, Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed and an SF personnel injured. The other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter-site. Two AK-47 rifles
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In another encounter in Kesar Gala, in the Nambla area of Manjakote, Rajouri district, two unidentified terrorists were killed and an SF personnel injured. The other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the encounter-site. Two AK-47 rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from incident-site.
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September - 26 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) beat to death an activist of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at Malyamkunda village in Orissa, bordering Chhattisgarh State, on September 26. The Naxalites later set fire to a truck and a
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) beat to death an activist of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at Malyamkunda village in Orissa, bordering Chhattisgarh State, on September 26. The Naxalites later set fire to a truck and a motor cycle belonging to the deceased. The police believe that the Naxalites killed the political activist because they were opposed to some construction work that the deceased was engaged in.
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September - 26 
Media reports of September 26 indicated that Assam is carefully watching developments in neighbouring areas to prevent any possible threat to the security of the State that might emanate from the suspected nexus between the United Liberation Front of
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Media reports of September 26 indicated that Assam is carefully watching developments in neighbouring areas to prevent any possible threat to the security of the State that might emanate from the suspected nexus between the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Nepal’s Maoist insurgents. Reports further said the West Bengal (WB)-based Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) is probably acting as a facilitator between these two groups.
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September - 26 
Preliminary investigations and the modus operandi of the terrorists indicated that they might have been Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres. Quoting official sources, media reports said the training, weapons used, the way they targeted women and children an
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Preliminary investigations and the modus operandi of the terrorists indicated that they might have been Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres. Quoting official sources, media reports said the training, weapons used, the way they targeted women and children and tried to mislead investigative agencies by planting letters in their own pockets were indicators of their affiliation.
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September - 26 
Reports from south Kashmir have, meanwhile, indicated that terrorists hurled a hand grenade at SFs at the main market in Pulwama. However, it missed the intended target and exploded on road causing injuries to 14 civilians and a police personnel.
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Reports from south Kashmir have, meanwhile, indicated that terrorists hurled a hand grenade at SFs at the main market in Pulwama. However, it missed the intended target and exploded on road causing injuries to 14 civilians and a police personnel.
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September - 26 
Speaking to newsmen in Ahmedabad, Union Defence Minister George Fernandes said the terrorists who attacked the temple were better prepared than those who attacked the Indian Parliament on December 13, 2001. He said the terrorists had information abou
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Speaking to newsmen in Ahmedabad, Union Defence Minister George Fernandes said the terrorists who attacked the temple were better prepared than those who attacked the Indian Parliament on December 13, 2001. He said the terrorists had information about every nook and corner of the Swaminaraian temple complex, including places to hide.
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September - 26 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 26, a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said the government saw a particular ‘pattern’ and had aired suspicions of ‘external’ involvement in the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 26, a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said the government saw a particular ‘pattern’ and had aired suspicions of ‘external’ involvement in the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. She said, "Investigations are on. We will definitely be able to unearth the nature of the conspiracy and the planning of the attack and who were involved in it…But there has been a history of Pakistan’s involvement in the past in all such terrorist acts. There was a pattern about this attack which is very similar to the attacks on our civilian population in the past…So there is reason for us to be suspicious about external involvement in this matter ".
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September - 26 
Terrorists targeted a patrol party of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Thamkote, Dooru area of Anantnag district, and caused a mine blast. While an ITBP personnel was killed another sustained injuries in this incident.
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Terrorists targeted a patrol party of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Thamkote, Dooru area of Anantnag district, and caused a mine blast. While an ITBP personnel was killed another sustained injuries in this incident.
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September - 26 
The Gujarat government announced a high-level probe into the temple-attack. Chief Minister Narendra Modi said the two terrorists who stormed the shrine could be from Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and letters recovered from their possess
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The Gujarat government announced a high-level probe into the temple-attack. Chief Minister Narendra Modi said the two terrorists who stormed the shrine could be from Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and letters recovered from their possession indicating their allegiance to the "Tehrik-e-Kasak" were intended to misguide investigations. The modus operandi and the motivation-level shown by the terrorists prove that professionals had trained them.
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September - 26 
The State police thinks it is unlikely that any possible coalition between the two would come through at this stage. Assam Director General of Police H K Deka, while talking to a local daily said, "As of now, there is neither sympathy here for the Ma
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The State police thinks it is unlikely that any possible coalition between the two would come through at this stage. Assam Director General of Police H K Deka, while talking to a local daily said, "As of now, there is neither sympathy here for the Maoists in Nepal nor presence of any Maoist elements in Assam. But, we are not taking chances, and have stepped up surveillance in certain pockets, besides monitoring movement of people in the border areas". He also said, "If the Maoists come to Assam, the ULFA could well get a fresh impetus. That is what we shall not allow to happen". To prevent any eventuality, Assam police is working with its WB counterparts.
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September - 26 
While talking to a news agency from New Delhi, on September 26, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi reiterated that ULFA should come forward for negotiations.
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While talking to a news agency from New Delhi, on September 26, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi reiterated that ULFA should come forward for negotiations.
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September - 26 
According to a media report, police in Naushera Virkan, in Gujranwala, seized a large quantity of illicit arms, on September 26. Four persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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According to a media report, police in Naushera Virkan, in Gujranwala, seized a large quantity of illicit arms, on September 26. Four persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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September - 26 
An attempt to blow-up the Township Police Station in Lahore was foiled on September 26 when a 20-kg bomb was defused 14 minutes before it was timed to explode. Unnamed police officers indicated that local supporters of the Al Qaeda and the Taliban mi
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An attempt to blow-up the Township Police Station in Lahore was foiled on September 26 when a 20-kg bomb was defused 14 minutes before it was timed to explode. Unnamed police officers indicated that local supporters of the Al Qaeda and the Taliban might have planted the bomb.
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September - 26 
Pakistani paramilitary forces have unearthed 200 artillery shells and two rocket launchers hidden in a dump in the northwestern tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, official sources said on September 26. The arms were reportedly found in a cave in the
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Pakistani paramilitary forces have unearthed 200 artillery shells and two rocket launchers hidden in a dump in the northwestern tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, official sources said on September 26. The arms were reportedly found in a cave in the town of Pinashigah in Kurram tribal area.
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September - 26 
Two unidentified assailants in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Karachi, on September 26, killed a former activist of the Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A). No arrests have been made thus far in connection with the killing.
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Two unidentified assailants in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Karachi, on September 26, killed a former activist of the Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A). No arrests have been made thus far in connection with the killing.
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September - 26 
"The parliament formed after the elections should be courageous enough to hold referendum for constituent assembly or the constitutional amendment to seek a political resolution of the present crisis, the meeting opined."
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"The parliament formed after the elections should be courageous enough to hold referendum for constituent assembly or the constitutional amendment to seek a political resolution of the present crisis, the meeting opined."
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September - 26 September - 27
According to Defence Ministry sources, seven Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters in four districts on September 26-27. Three Maoists were killed in Makwanpur and one in Kanchanpur on September 27. Another insurgent was killed in Jum
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According to Defence Ministry sources, seven Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters in four districts on September 26-27. Three Maoists were killed in Makwanpur and one in Kanchanpur on September 27. Another insurgent was killed in Jumla on September 26. Separately, security forces killed a Maoist at Shibanagr in Doti.
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September - 26 
Another report said the insurgents had set fire to a repeater station of Nepal Telecommunications Corporation at Hatse in Dhading, on September 26. They also destroyed a village development committee building and a cooperative society building in Tha
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Another report said the insurgents had set fire to a repeater station of Nepal Telecommunications Corporation at Hatse in Dhading, on September 26. They also destroyed a village development committee building and a cooperative society building in Thatre, in the same district.
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September - 26 
In another incident, a group of suspected Maoist insurgents, on September 26, attacked and destroyed part of the Begnas Resort complex in Lekhnath sub metropolis in Kaski. However, no casualty was reported.
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In another incident, a group of suspected Maoist insurgents, on September 26, attacked and destroyed part of the Begnas Resort complex in Lekhnath sub metropolis in Kaski. However, no casualty was reported.
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September - 26 
Media reports said the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified- Marxist-Leninist) unanimously decided to support a referendum to either form a Constituent Assembly as demanded by the Maoist insurgents or make necessar
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Media reports said the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified- Marxist-Leninist) unanimously decided to support a referendum to either form a Constituent Assembly as demanded by the Maoist insurgents or make necessary changes to the Constitution, CWC member Pradip Gyawali said, on September 26. "UML has been observing the recent political developments and has come to this decision to give outlet to the current crisis," Gyawali said. Also the XWX asked the insurgents to put an end to "their activities of killing, extorting and kidnapping innocent civilians," Gyawali said. "We will take harsh action and will never forgive the Maoists if they do not comply with our request," Gyawali said. The party has already threatened it would make the Maoists to stand trial for their offences.
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September - 26 
Reports on September 26 said security forces, during operations in Rukum, rescued a British Embassy employee––Purna Bahadur Shahi, who had been abducted by the Maoist insurgents two months back.
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Reports on September 26 said security forces, during operations in Rukum, rescued a British Embassy employee––Purna Bahadur Shahi, who had been abducted by the Maoist insurgents two months back.
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September - 26 
The CWC asked Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure that there was a modicum of peace for the elections to be held. If that was not possible, the party suggested that he could defer the polls andmake some other constitutional arrangements. "The Deuba
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The CWC asked Premier Sher Bahadur Deuba to ensure that there was a modicum of peace for the elections to be held. If that was not possible, the party suggested that he could defer the polls andmake some other constitutional arrangements. "The Deuba government must either maintain minimum environment for the upcoming November polls or it should be ready to take other alternatives from within the Constitution." The meeting has also urged the government to postpone the November polls and form an all-party government to seek a peaceful resolution of the present crisis in case the government cannot hold fresh polls.
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September - 26 
The Defemce Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead six Maoist insurgents in operations in two districts, on September 26. Four insurgents were killed in Khandbari, Jhapa, and two in Doti.
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The Defemce Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead six Maoist insurgents in operations in two districts, on September 26. Four insurgents were killed in Khandbari, Jhapa, and two in Doti.
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September - 26 
According to media sources of September 27, the joint special combing operation lunched by police and para-military forces––Bangladesh Rifles (BDR)––against the proscribed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) some 10 days ago seem
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According to media sources of September 27, the joint special combing operation lunched by police and para-military forces––Bangladesh Rifles (BDR)––against the proscribed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) some 10 days ago seems to have failed. Reports added the security forces (SFs) are yet to arrest a single hardcore extremist or a high-ranking party leader. However, despite the SFs being on a high alert, PBCP extremists have managed to dodge the law enforcing agencies, reports further added. To recollect, police and BDR had initiated a joint operation 10 days ago in Bagmara, Atrai, Raninagar, Singra, Naldanga and Sirajganj areas in greater Rajshahi district to arrest PBCP extremists.
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September - 26 
A function was held also at Nallur Kandasamy Kovil Veethi, Jaffna, where Thileepan passed away.
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A function was held also at Nallur Kandasamy Kovil Veethi, Jaffna, where Thileepan passed away.
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September - 26 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander colonel Karuna Amman said, on September 26, all should strive to create an environment in which Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese can live in unity. Karuna was addressing a large gathering in Vella
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander colonel Karuna Amman said, on September 26, all should strive to create an environment in which Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese can live in unity. Karuna was addressing a large gathering in Vellaveli on the occasion of the concluding function of the 15th anniversary of lt. col. Thileepan. Karuna said, "We must respect the rights of Muslims", and went on to add, "We have come forward openly to achieve the legitimate aspirations of Tamils through peaceful negotiations". Karuna assured the gathering that the LTTE was "confident" that there would be no war again, and thus sought to allay the apprehension that ’war may resume at any time’. Karuna also appealed to all Muslims not to doubt the sincerity of the LTTE in ensuring the safety of the Muslim community).
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September - 26 
Reports said the LTTE Peace Secretariat would be headquartered in Kilinochchi and branches would be opened functioning in all districts of the province. Other reports said the Norwegian facilitators are holding discussions with the government and th
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Reports said the LTTE Peace Secretariat would be headquartered in Kilinochchi and branches would be opened functioning in all districts of the province. Other reports said the Norwegian facilitators are holding discussions with the government and the LTTE to help establish the Joint Task Force (JTF) on rehabilitation and reconstruction. The decision to form the JTF was taken at the now concluded first round of peace talks at Sattahip, Thailand, September 16-18.
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September - 26 
Seven soldiers of the Monkey Bridge Camp attached to the 221st Brigade Headquarters, Trincomalee, were detained by the LTTE, on September 26, in Vilgamvehera, an area claimed both by both the LTTE and the security forces.
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Seven soldiers of the Monkey Bridge Camp attached to the 221st Brigade Headquarters, Trincomalee, were detained by the LTTE, on September 26, in Vilgamvehera, an area claimed both by both the LTTE and the security forces.
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September - 26 
Similar celebrations were held in several Tamil areas. Speaking at one such function in Trincomalee, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader and Member of Parliament representing Trincomalee district R. Sampanthan said, "Tamils cannot be deceived any l
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Similar celebrations were held in several Tamil areas. Speaking at one such function in Trincomalee, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader and Member of Parliament representing Trincomalee district R. Sampanthan said, "Tamils cannot be deceived any longer as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam are militarily mighty". LTTE martyrs division head Thennavan district presided over the function in Trincomalee.
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September - 26 
The 15th annual weeklong commemoration function of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre ‘lieutenant colonel’ Thileepan concluded on September 26. LTTE judiciary head Pararajasingham presided over the event on the concluding day. Vavuniya LTT
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The 15th annual weeklong commemoration function of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre ‘lieutenant colonel’ Thileepan concluded on September 26. LTTE judiciary head Pararajasingham presided over the event on the concluding day. Vavuniya LTTE head Kandeepan hoisted the flag. Speaking at the function, Pararajasingham said the LTTE has commenced peace negotiations with the confidence and sincerity that "…We can achieve full autonomy based on Tamil nationality, Tamil homeland and the right of self determination". He was speaking at Poonthottam, Vavuniya. Thileepan died on the 12th day of the indefinite fast he sat on demanding India to help the Tamils, rather than "working closely with the Sri Lankan government…", Pararajasingham reminded the gathering.
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September - 27 
13 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—including a former ‘district committee member’, an ‘area committee member’ and a ‘commander’––surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu, in Hyderabad, on September 27. Official sources said 10 of the surrendered N
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13 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—including a former ‘district committee member’, an ‘area committee member’ and a ‘commander’––surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu, in Hyderabad, on September 27. Official sources said 10 of the surrendered Naxalites belonged to the People’s War Group (PWG), two to the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML and one to the Veerana faction of the CPI-ML (Janasakthi).
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September - 27 
According to a media report of September 27, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists attacked a former colleague of theirs, identified as Howria Basumatary alias Mandal at Udalguri, in Assam's Nalbari district. He was later
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According to a media report of September 27, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists attacked a former colleague of theirs, identified as Howria Basumatary alias Mandal at Udalguri, in Assam's Nalbari district. He was later admitted to a hospital. His condition is stated to be critical when reports last came in. Details of the incident are awaited.
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September - 27 
According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Narsinghpora in Potha village, Kalakote area, Rajouri district, on September 27. Three other terrorists of the group managed to escape. An AK-47 rifle, a pistol, 2
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According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Narsinghpora in Potha village, Kalakote area, Rajouri district, on September 27. Three other terrorists of the group managed to escape. An AK-47 rifle, a pistol, 20 AK rounds and rupees 50 in Indian currency were recovered from the incident-site.
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September - 27 
Also, another terrorist was killed by SFs in Pathri Gali on the Line of Control (LoC), Mankot area of Poonch district. Official sources said the other associates of the slain terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Also, another terrorist was killed by SFs in Pathri Gali on the Line of Control (LoC), Mankot area of Poonch district. Official sources said the other associates of the slain terrorists managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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September - 27 
Another report said, in a joint operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Rashtriya Rifles, at Lohar Mohalla, Dardpora, in Kupwara district, two unidentified terrorists were injured, but had managed to escape
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Another report said, in a joint operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Rashtriya Rifles, at Lohar Mohalla, Dardpora, in Kupwara district, two unidentified terrorists were injured, but had managed to escape
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September - 27 
At Bonpora, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at the motorcade of National Conference (NC) candidate from Bijbehara Assembly segment Haji Abdul Gani Veeri. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road. No loss of life or injuries was
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At Bonpora, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at the motorcade of National Conference (NC) candidate from Bijbehara Assembly segment Haji Abdul Gani Veeri. However, it missed the target and exploded on the road. No loss of life or injuries was reported.
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September - 27 
In a separate incident, upon receiving specific information, SFs laid an ambush in Gulgam, Kupwara area. According to media reports, in the eight-hour-long encounter, SF personnel killed three Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) terrorists, including a most-w
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In a separate incident, upon receiving specific information, SFs laid an ambush in Gulgam, Kupwara area. According to media reports, in the eight-hour-long encounter, SF personnel killed three Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) terrorists, including a most-wanted ‘district-cum-launching commander’. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 27 
In another incident at Bari Bahak, Surankote area of Poonch district, six Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were trapped by SFs in an encounter. When reports last came in, two terrorists had been killed while another was injured. However, three other
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In another incident at Bari Bahak, Surankote area of Poonch district, six Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were trapped by SFs in an encounter. When reports last came in, two terrorists had been killed while another was injured. However, three other terrorists escaped along with their injured colleague and remained untraced thus far. The slain terrorists have been identified as Saifullah, ‘area commander’, and Zubair. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 27 
Media reports quoting highly placed government sources said security agencies had identified the two attackers as Pakistan nationals. The two slain attackers were identified as Mohd. Amjad Bhai and Hafiz Yasir, who hailed from Lahore and Attock respe
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Media reports quoting highly placed government sources said security agencies had identified the two attackers as Pakistan nationals. The two slain attackers were identified as Mohd. Amjad Bhai and Hafiz Yasir, who hailed from Lahore and Attock respectively. Reports said the identification of the terrorists was established on the basis of intercepts from across the border when the commando operation was on to flush them out of the temple on September 24 night.
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September - 27 
Official sources in north Kashmir said security forces (SFs), in Handwara, upon receiving specific information regarding the presence of a group of 11 terrorists at Badkote village, on the Handwara-Rajwar road, laid a siege to the village on Septembe
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Official sources in north Kashmir said security forces (SFs), in Handwara, upon receiving specific information regarding the presence of a group of 11 terrorists at Badkote village, on the Handwara-Rajwar road, laid a siege to the village on September 27. The terrorists reportedly took shelter at the residence of the village headman Sattar Sheikh and that of another civilian. In the ensuing encounter in which one target house was destroyed, at least four terrorists were killed. Seven more terrorists holed are up and were firing at SF personnel till, when reports last came in. While an SF personnel was killed, two others sustained injuries in this encounter.
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September - 27 
Reports from Budgam, meanwhile, said SFs raided the house of a civilian at Sanoorkalipora after receiving information that a group of terrorists were present in the village. During the search operation, SFs killed at least two terrorists, while a Cen
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Reports from Budgam, meanwhile, said SFs raided the house of a civilian at Sanoorkalipora after receiving information that a group of terrorists were present in the village. During the search operation, SFs killed at least two terrorists, while a Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, too, was killed in the clashes. The encounter was in progress, when reports last came in. According to official sources, the terrorists had established a hideout at the house of Mohammad Akbar Mir, brother-in-law of the former Law Minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate from Tangmarg Ghulam Hassan Mir. Separately, SF personnel killed one more terrorist during an encounter at Narian Bahak in Karnah.
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September - 27 
Separately two terrorists killed an NC activist identified as Noor Mohd Loneat at his residence at Chakka, Bhaderwah tehsil (administrative unit) of Doda district, on September 27. Even as identity of the terrorists could not be established, police w
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Separately two terrorists killed an NC activist identified as Noor Mohd Loneat at his residence at Chakka, Bhaderwah tehsil (administrative unit) of Doda district, on September 27. Even as identity of the terrorists could not be established, police were searching the area when reports last came in.
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September - 27 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said, ‘valuable clues’ have been collected on who was responsible for the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Sep
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said, ‘valuable clues’ have been collected on who was responsible for the terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 24. She said, " We are very optimistic that we will be able to come to a definite conclusion very soon".
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September - 27 
The Border Security Force (BSF), on September 27, destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Khet and Makhairi dhok in the Mandi sector of Poonch district, and recovered two AK rifles, four magazines, 557 rounds of ammunition and 10 Under Barrel Grenade Lau
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The Border Security Force (BSF), on September 27, destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Khet and Makhairi dhok in the Mandi sector of Poonch district, and recovered two AK rifles, four magazines, 557 rounds of ammunition and 10 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs). However, no arrests were made from the hideouts, as the terrorists were not present there, official sources said.
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September - 27 September - 28
the encounter at Badkote, Handwara that started on September 27 ended with the death of two more suspected Pakistani terrorists, on September 28. One more SF personnel was killed while three others sustained injuries. Other terrorists reportedly mana
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the encounter at Badkote, Handwara that started on September 27 ended with the death of two more suspected Pakistani terrorists, on September 28. One more SF personnel was killed while three others sustained injuries. Other terrorists reportedly managed to escape. As reported on September 28, four of a group of 11 terrorists that was hiding in the area and a SF personnel had been killed in the encounter on September 27.
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September - 27 
The police also arrested the driver and the owner of the car used by the terrorists to reach the temple. The terrorists reportedly hired the taxi near the Ahmedabad railway station on September 24 afternoon. However, there is no firm indication as y
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The police also arrested the driver and the owner of the car used by the terrorists to reach the temple. The terrorists reportedly hired the taxi near the Ahmedabad railway station on September 24 afternoon. However, there is no firm indication as yet of the terrorist outfit they belonged to, even though the leaflets found on their person claimed they owed allegiance to a group called the 'Tehrik-e-Qisas’.
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September - 27 September - 28
Two civilians were abducted from Narsinghpura village in Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district by a group of another unidentified terrorists, on September 27. The terrorists reportedly forced them to carry weapons to an unknown hide-out. However, the t
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Two civilians were abducted from Narsinghpura village in Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district by a group of another unidentified terrorists, on September 27. The terrorists reportedly forced them to carry weapons to an unknown hide-out. However, the terrorists set them free subsequently, on September 28. No terrorist could be spotted even as the SFs searched the area on the basis of the information provided by them.
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September - 27 
Two former Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Hokishe Sema and Vizol, are on their way to Bangkok to meet with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media sources, they had left for Bangkok after brie
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Two former Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Hokishe Sema and Vizol, are on their way to Bangkok to meet with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issack-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership. According to media sources, they had left for Bangkok after briefing Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee about the recent political developments in Nagaland. The sources added that both the former leaders submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister urging him to take all necessary steps for the smooth conduct of the upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. The two ex-Chief Ministers also urged the Prime Minister to expedite the Naga peace process. Some Naga elders who are involved in Naga the peace process and reconciliation accompanied the two ex-Chief Ministers in their way to Bangkok. To recollect, NSCN (IM) leaders have recently held two rounds of talks in Bangkok with Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah. The talks reportedly concluded on a positive note. Besides, the outfit’s leadership has agreed to go over to India for the next round of talks.
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September - 27 
Two unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of a civilian at Madoon village, Darhal area of Rajouri, and injured him. The terrorists escaped after the incident.
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Two unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of a civilian at Madoon village, Darhal area of Rajouri, and injured him. The terrorists escaped after the incident.
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September - 27 
According to a media report, a former Taliban diplomat claimed in Peshawar, on September 27, their ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Mohammad Omar and Al Qaeda chief and fugitive terrorist-mastermind Osama bin Laden were both alive and in good physical conditi
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According to a media report, a former Taliban diplomat claimed in Peshawar, on September 27, their ‘supreme leader’ Mullah Mohammad Omar and Al Qaeda chief and fugitive terrorist-mastermind Osama bin Laden were both alive and in good physical condition. Naseer Ahmed Roohi, who also heads the Tehreek Jamiat Shababul Muslimeen (Movement of Young Muslims), made the claim at a press conference held at an unidentified location in the Peshawar region. Roohi, according to the report, was a diplomat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the erstwhile Taliban regime. He claimed he met Mullah Omar 15 days ago inside Afghanistan, but refused to disclose the exact location. He also claimed that 5,000 members and supporters of his movement were fighting against Afghan and US forces in the Paktia province of Afghanistan.
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September - 27 
Security forces seized a huge cache of arms, which was buried on farmland, during a raid at Bada in Parachinar, 130 kilometers southwest of Peshawar, on September 27. Official sources said the arms included two ground-to-ground missiles, approximatel
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Security forces seized a huge cache of arms, which was buried on farmland, during a raid at Bada in Parachinar, 130 kilometers southwest of Peshawar, on September 27. Official sources said the arms included two ground-to-ground missiles, approximately 30 rockets or mortar bombs and 1,020 rounds of ammunition for heavy machine gun. The raid was conducted following a tip-off that the arms would be smuggled out of the tribal area for use in the rest of the country, official sources added.
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September - 27 
16 insurgents surrendered in Morang district, on September 27.
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16 insurgents surrendered in Morang district, on September 27.
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September - 27 
Security forces recovered a loaded pistol, socket bombs and equipment to set up ambushes from the clash-sites.
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Security forces recovered a loaded pistol, socket bombs and equipment to set up ambushes from the clash-sites.
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September - 27 
The Indian Army chief, General S. Padmanabhan during his visit to Bhutan between September 25 and September 27 discussed inter alia the ways to tackle terrorism with senior Bhutanese officials, media reports said.
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The Indian Army chief, General S. Padmanabhan during his visit to Bhutan between September 25 and September 27 discussed inter alia the ways to tackle terrorism with senior Bhutanese officials, media reports said.
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September - 27 
Bangladesh police recovered 23 illegal weapons and 28 rounds of bullets in searches in different parts of the country on September 27. Reportedly, in this connection. police filed seven cases under the Arms Act. Four explosives have also been recover
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Bangladesh police recovered 23 illegal weapons and 28 rounds of bullets in searches in different parts of the country on September 27. Reportedly, in this connection. police filed seven cases under the Arms Act. Four explosives have also been recovered.
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September - 27 
The Detective Branch of Bangladesh police is continuing with the interrogation of the seven Arabs arrested on September 27, but nothing much was known about their activities, thus far, reports said. All the seven were interrogated several times since
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The Detective Branch of Bangladesh police is continuing with the interrogation of the seven Arabs arrested on September 27, but nothing much was known about their activities, thus far, reports said. All the seven were interrogated several times since they were arrested from the Al Hermann Islamic Studies Institute, a non-governmental organisation (NGO on September 23. They were arrested on the basis of intelligence reports, which alleged that the NGO was giving arms training to students in the name of Islamic education. They were also suspected to be involved in trafficking of women and children. The institute, funded by some Middle Eastern countries, offers diploma in Islamic studies.
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September - 27 
Evans met with Jaffna District Government Agent N. Shanmuganthan and other local heads of government departments to assess the situation on the ground. The British also went to Navanthurai Tamil Government School and later visited the Nallur Kandasam
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Evans met with Jaffna District Government Agent N. Shanmuganthan and other local heads of government departments to assess the situation on the ground. The British also went to Navanthurai Tamil Government School and later visited the Nallur Kandasamy Temple.
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September - 27 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Jaffna district political-wing head Ilamparithy, media reports on September 27 said, brought to the notice of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) that Sri Lankan Navy personnel were ‘deliberately harassing
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Jaffna district political-wing head Ilamparithy, media reports on September 27 said, brought to the notice of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) that Sri Lankan Navy personnel were ‘deliberately harassing LTTE cadres. He alleged that a group of LTTE cadres moving on political work under the headship one Paapa were stopped at the Allaipity checkpoint at about 4pm on September 24. He claimed their vehicle was deliberately kept at the checkpoint for a long time, and Navy personnel neither conducted a check on the vehicle nor let it to proceed. He further said they faced a similar situation while returning. "When the cadres finished their work and were returning to Jaffna, they faced the same situation at the checkpoint, where they were detained for more than an hour," he said. Ilamparithy said the incident was intended to provoke the LTTE cadres and opined that "such actions are intended to hamper the political activities of our people. We therefore strongly condemn such incidents." Latest reports said the Navy has set aside the construction of a new camp in the Delft island following the intervention of the SLMM following, which reportedly acted on complaints made by the LTTE on the issue.
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September - 27 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Stephen Evans, on September 27, met with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan in Killinochchi and held discussions on undertaking
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Stephen Evans, on September 27, met with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing chief S. P. Thamilchelvan in Killinochchi and held discussions on undertaking development activities in the Northeast Province. Department of International Development director general Nicholas Brewer and other British officials accompanied Evans.
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September - 27 
Media reports from Sri Lanka, on September 27, said seven injured and disabled female cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who were recuperating in Mullaithivu, on September 25, traveled through Sri Lankan Army controlled territory
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Media reports from Sri Lanka, on September 27, said seven injured and disabled female cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who were recuperating in Mullaithivu, on September 25, traveled through Sri Lankan Army controlled territory and went to Batticaloa to meet with relatives. The journey was undertaken after the Army gave the necessary clearance.
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September - 27 
Media reports said Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters chief Prelates Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera and Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Maha Nayaka Thera expressed their happiness at the successful conclusion of the first round of peace talks betw
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Media reports said Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters chief Prelates Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Maha Nayaka Thera and Rambukwelle Sri Vipassi Maha Nayaka Thera expressed their happiness at the successful conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). They reportedly expressed the confidence that peace will dawn soon on the country. The first round of peace talks was held in Thailand at Sattahip, between September 16 and 18, 2002. The chief Prelates made these observations when chief government negotiator at the peace talks and Constitutional Affairs Minister Professor G.L.Peiris called on them to brief them on the outcome of peace talks and to receive their blessings for the second round of talks scheduled from October 31. Sri Vipassi Nayaka Thera suggested that the discussions should aim to bring in lasting peace within a unitary state under one government, safeguarding the rights of all citizens without discrimination. Buddharakkhitha Mahanayaka Thera sugested that the process must make progress taking one step at a time. He said solutions to problems would not appear suddenly and would have to be achieved gradually.
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September - 27 
Speaking at the same venue LTTE special commander Ramesh said, "we have formulated strategies to keep our cadres productively employed during this time of peace and during the expected interim administration. We will continue to maintain our military
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Speaking at the same venue LTTE special commander Ramesh said, "we have formulated strategies to keep our cadres productively employed during this time of peace and during the expected interim administration. We will continue to maintain our military strength."
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September - 28 
According to media reports, Reddy a former chairman of the Rural Electrification Societies Corporation (RESC), was facing threat from the PWG and was alerted by the police recently.
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According to media reports, Reddy a former chairman of the Rural Electrification Societies Corporation (RESC), was facing threat from the PWG and was alerted by the police recently.
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September - 28 
According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel in Ngamukhong area, Thoubal district of Manipur, on September 28. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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According to media reports, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel in Ngamukhong area, Thoubal district of Manipur, on September 28. Investigations were on when reports last came in.
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September - 28 
Five Naxalites of the PWG surrendered before the district police chief in Adilabad.
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Five Naxalites of the PWG surrendered before the district police chief in Adilabad.
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September - 28 
Five terrorists, including Imam Ali and four of his associates, involved in the February 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast, were killed in an encounter with a Tamil Nadu police team in Sanjaynagar area, near Bangalore on September 28. Police also seized arm
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Five terrorists, including Imam Ali and four of his associates, involved in the February 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast, were killed in an encounter with a Tamil Nadu police team in Sanjaynagar area, near Bangalore on September 28. Police also seized arms and ammunition from the encounter site. Official sources said that Imam Ali, a native of Melur in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, was trained Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Ali, who carried a reward of half a million rupees, had escaped police custody at Thirumangalam near Madurai, on March 7, 2002.
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September - 28 
In a second attack on political activists unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on the public meeting that was being addressed by the Kashmir Resolution Movement (KRM) General Secretary, Bashir Ahmed Bhat, at Sirhama in Bijbehara area of Anan
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In a second attack on political activists unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on the public meeting that was being addressed by the Kashmir Resolution Movement (KRM) General Secretary, Bashir Ahmed Bhat, at Sirhama in Bijbehara area of Anantnag, on the same day. Three police personnel and two civilians were injured in the attack. The candidate had a narrow escape.
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September - 28 
In yet another attack in the same district, unidentified terrorists opened gunfire on the motorcade of ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from Shangus, Abdul Majeed Mir at Deethoo near Rainipora village. One of the NC activists sustained injur
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In yet another attack in the same district, unidentified terrorists opened gunfire on the motorcade of ruling National Conference (NC) candidate from Shangus, Abdul Majeed Mir at Deethoo near Rainipora village. One of the NC activists sustained injuries in the attack. The terrorists managed to escape even as the security force (SF) personnel retaliated by firing back on the terrorists.
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September - 28 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a local leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Y Ravindra Reddy, between Etigattu Rachapalle and Pedda Balijepalle villages near Rayachoti, Cuddapah district, on September
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a local leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Y Ravindra Reddy, between Etigattu Rachapalle and Pedda Balijepalle villages near Rayachoti, Cuddapah district, on September 28.
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September - 28 
Media reports quoting official sources said a couple was killed by stray bullets during an encounter that occurred between unidentified terrorists and a SF patrol party at Kalaal Mohalla in Morha Bachai area of Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, on
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Media reports quoting official sources said a couple was killed by stray bullets during an encounter that occurred between unidentified terrorists and a SF patrol party at Kalaal Mohalla in Morha Bachai area of Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, on September 28.
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September - 28 
On September 28, terrorists attacked three candidates of various political parties in Anantnag district ahead of the third phase of the State Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, to be held on October 1. Terrorists set off an Improvised Explosi
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On September 28, terrorists attacked three candidates of various political parties in Anantnag district ahead of the third phase of the State Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, to be held on October 1. Terrorists set off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Kulgam-Devsar road when the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) woman candidate, Khalida Mushtaq and other party activists were passing by. The explosion occurred at Pahloo village, Kulgam area of Anantnag district. Three civilians, including her father and the Personal Security Officer (PSO) were killed in the blast. The candidate herself, her brother and two other party activists sustained critical injuries. She was admitted to a hospital and her condition was stated to be critical when reports last came in. The Al-Aarifeen has reportedly claimed the responsibility of the attack.
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September - 28 
Speaking in New Delhi on September 28, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said that the September 24-terrorist attack on the Swaminarayan temple in Gandhinagar was the handiwork of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). He said, "The signature is very evident and
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Speaking in New Delhi on September 28, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said that the September 24-terrorist attack on the Swaminarayan temple in Gandhinagar was the handiwork of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). He said, "The signature is very evident and the signature looks like that of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The inquiry is on, but this is the view". A total of 34 persons- 29 civilians, three security force personnel and the two terrorists who attacked the temple were killed in the incident.
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September - 28 
Unidentified terrorists also attacked house of another NC activist at Chanchura, Bhaderwah, on the same day. Two grenades lobbed at his residence missed the target, and no casualties or injuries were reported in the attack.
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Unidentified terrorists also attacked house of another NC activist at Chanchura, Bhaderwah, on the same day. Two grenades lobbed at his residence missed the target, and no casualties or injuries were reported in the attack.
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September - 28 
A delegation headed by Defence Secretary, Madan Prasad Aryal, left for London on September 28 to discuss coordinating international efforts to curb Maoist insurgency in the country. The United Kingdom (UK) is coordinating an international effort to h
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A delegation headed by Defence Secretary, Madan Prasad Aryal, left for London on September 28 to discuss coordinating international efforts to curb Maoist insurgency in the country. The United Kingdom (UK) is coordinating an international effort to help Nepal fight the Maoist insurgency.
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September - 28 
An Army guard shot dead a civilian who broke the security cordon in Chyangtha, Panchthar district, also on September 28.
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An Army guard shot dead a civilian who broke the security cordon in Chyangtha, Panchthar district, also on September 28.
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September - 28 
In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, the Phaplu airport tower was attacked and damaged, on September 28 night, causing Rs.2 million in damage, the state-owned Radio Nepal was quoted as announcing. The airport services the Mount Everest region.
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In violence perpetrated by the insurgents, the Phaplu airport tower was attacked and damaged, on September 28 night, causing Rs.2 million in damage, the state-owned Radio Nepal was quoted as announcing. The airport services the Mount Everest region.
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September - 28 
The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in Bajura, Surkhet and Dhading districts, on September 28. Five insurgents were killed in Bajura, three near a jungle in Surkhet and one in Dhading, the Ministr
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The Defence Ministry said troops of the Royal Nepal Army shot dead nine Maoist insurgents in Bajura, Surkhet and Dhading districts, on September 28. Five insurgents were killed in Bajura, three near a jungle in Surkhet and one in Dhading, the Ministry added. Also, the Army recovered grenades, socket bombs, detonators and some ammunition from the clash-sites.
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September - 28 
The insurgents abducted and later killed leader of the Nepali Congress in Argal village, Argakanchi district, on September 28. Separately, on September 29, the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the Nepali Congress in Dailekh.
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The insurgents abducted and later killed leader of the Nepali Congress in Argal village, Argakanchi district, on September 28. Separately, on September 29, the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the Nepali Congress in Dailekh.
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September - 28 
The insurgents abducted ex-police sergeant Krishna Bahadur Shrestha from his home in Kubinde village, Sindhupalchowk, on September 28 night. His whereabouts are yet not known.
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The insurgents abducted ex-police sergeant Krishna Bahadur Shrestha from his home in Kubinde village, Sindhupalchowk, on September 28 night. His whereabouts are yet not known.
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September - 28 
Yet another report said Chief of Army Staff Gen. Pyar Jung Thapa would tour insurgency affected districts in far west Nepal, including Rukum and Rolpa, today, September 28.
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Yet another report said Chief of Army Staff Gen. Pyar Jung Thapa would tour insurgency affected districts in far west Nepal, including Rukum and Rolpa, today, September 28.
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September - 28 
Media reports said at least three persons were killed and approximately 125 injured in two bomb explosions that occurred separately at a local cinema hall and a circus in Satkhira town, on September 28. Reportedly, the bomb was thrown at the women pe
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Media reports said at least three persons were killed and approximately 125 injured in two bomb explosions that occurred separately at a local cinema hall and a circus in Satkhira town, on September 28. Reportedly, the bomb was thrown at the women performers. Police suspect involvement of the Islamic Shashantantra Andolon (ISA) in the attack. The ISA had been holding a series of agitation against the circus and the hall authorities, accusing them of holding 'indecent shows' and screening pornographic movies.
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September - 28 
According to media reports, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced in Geneva, on September 28, that Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) swapped ‘prisoners of war’. In a statement, the ICRC said
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According to media reports, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced in Geneva, on September 28, that Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) swapped ‘prisoners of war’. In a statement, the ICRC said seven Sri Lankan troops captured during 1993 and 1994 clashes were exchanged for 11 LTTE cadres in the northern town of Omanthai. Separately, two other prisoners detained by the government were reunited with their families in the capital, Colombo, it added.
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September - 28 
Pro-Tamil sources alleged that a group of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers, on September 28, assaulted a Tamil youth returning from Koddady in the high security zone in Point Pedro. A complaint has been filed with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Jaffn
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Pro-Tamil sources alleged that a group of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers, on September 28, assaulted a Tamil youth returning from Koddady in the high security zone in Point Pedro. A complaint has been filed with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Jaffna district, reports added. On receiving the complaint, a team of SLMM monitors rushed to Point Pedro and commenced a probe into the incident. A representation has also been made to the Point Pedro-based 52-4 Brigade of the SLA.
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September - 29 
A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injuries when terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards a picket at Eidgah Tral.
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A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injuries when terrorists fired a rifle grenade towards a picket at Eidgah Tral.
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September - 29 
According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani urged police and security agencies to ‘gain control over the situation in the Northeast’. He reportedly made this statement in his inaugural speech at the Annual Conference of State Direc
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According to media reports, Deputy Prime Minister L. K. Advani urged police and security agencies to ‘gain control over the situation in the Northeast’. He reportedly made this statement in his inaugural speech at the Annual Conference of State Directors General of Police and other top police and intelligence officers, in Guwahati, Assam, on September 29. However, leveling the problem in the Northeast, where insurgency and terrorism is of a ‘different kind’, the Deputy Prime Minister said the situation in the Northeast is a mixture of some positive developments in some States and a continuing trend of terrorist violence elsewhere.
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September - 29 
According to media sources, a civilian identified M K Shimray, a football coach, was killed by an unidentified terrorist group in Kohima, on September 29. The unidentified outfit reportedly abducted him from his home and later killed him. On receipt
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According to media sources, a civilian identified M K Shimray, a football coach, was killed by an unidentified terrorist group in Kohima, on September 29. The unidentified outfit reportedly abducted him from his home and later killed him. On receipt of the news of the abduction, the second battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) swung into action and in the ensuing encounter, in Chandmari locality, killed a terrorist while one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the AR sustained injuries. Quoting police sources, media reports added that, in the Chandmari encounter, two more terrorists were seriously injured after jumping into a gorge while attempting to flee. One of them, succumbed to injuries later in the hospital.
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September - 29 
According to media sources, a civilian identified M K Shimray, a football coach, was killed by an unidentified terrorist group in Kohima, on September 29. The unidentified outfit reportedly abducted him from his home and later killed him. On receipt
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According to media sources, a civilian identified M K Shimray, a football coach, was killed by an unidentified terrorist group in Kohima, on September 29. The unidentified outfit reportedly abducted him from his home and later killed him. On receipt of the news of the abduction, the second battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) swung into action, and in the ensuing encounter, in Chandmari locality, killed a terrorist, while a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the AR sustained injuries. Quoting police sources, media reports added that, in the Chandmari-encounter, two more terrorists were seriously injured after jumping into a gorge while attempting to flee. One of them succumbed to injuries later in the hospital.
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September - 29 
An election rally being addressed by B A Nengroo at Khul Ladarmad, in Pulwama district was attacked, on the same day by unidentified terrorists. However, no loss of life or injuries has been reported. According to a media report, the Al-Mansooran has
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An election rally being addressed by B A Nengroo at Khul Ladarmad, in Pulwama district was attacked, on the same day by unidentified terrorists. However, no loss of life or injuries has been reported. According to a media report, the Al-Mansooran has claimed responsibility for this attack. In another election-related incident, a National Conference (NC) rally was attacked at Karimabad in Pulwama district. No loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident also. Separately, terrorists hurled a grenade at a vehicle carrying polling staff at the government higher secondary school in Pampore. A security force (SF) personnel and three members of the polling staff were injured in this incident.
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September - 29 
In a separate encounter, two terrorists were killed in the Galiwala Nar area of Kupwara district. In another incident, an SF personnel was killed and another injured while defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in Watlab.
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In a separate encounter, two terrorists were killed in the Galiwala Nar area of Kupwara district. In another incident, an SF personnel was killed and another injured while defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in Watlab.
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September - 29 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a forest department guest house on the Hyderabad-Srisailam road in Mahbubnagar district, on September 29. Official sources said approximately 10 Naxalites, including two women of
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a forest department guest house on the Hyderabad-Srisailam road in Mahbubnagar district, on September 29. Official sources said approximately 10 Naxalites, including two women of the Achampet dalam (squad), came to the guest house and blasted it using detonators.
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September - 29 
Media reports said the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samity (SJSS), at its executive committee meeting held in Guwahati, on September 29, decided to give a 36-hour rail blockade-call beginning October 7 in Assam. A platform of 18 various non-Bodo
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Media reports said the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samity (SJSS), at its executive committee meeting held in Guwahati, on September 29, decided to give a 36-hour rail blockade-call beginning October 7 in Assam. A platform of 18 various non-Bodo groups, the SJSS is protesting the State government's decision to continue with the process forming the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). SJSS deputy convenor Brajen Mahanta said, ‘We are always in favour of granting more autonomy to the Bodo people as per recommendations of the Bhupinder Singh Committee report. But we will not accept the BTC by any means'.
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September - 29 
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), on September 29, made a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the country in the wake of the September 24-terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), on September 29, made a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the country in the wake of the September 24-terrorist attack on the Akshardham temple of the Swaminarayan sect in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. According to official sources, the CCS also reviewed in detail the situation in Jammu and Kashmir where elections to the State Legislative Assembly are being held.
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September - 29 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has renewed its extortion campaign in south Assam, particularly in the North Cachar Hills district, reports said, on September 30. Quoting police sources, media reports claimed that the
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has renewed its extortion campaign in south Assam, particularly in the North Cachar Hills district, reports said, on September 30. Quoting police sources, media reports claimed that the terrorist outfit had slapped a ‘25 per cent tax' on the annual income of government officials in the district. The reports added that police seized several extortion notes after a raid at an NSCN -IM hideout near Bagetar railway station. The demand notes were reportedly meant for an assistant director and a joint director of the Animal Husbandry and Health departments respectively, and an executive engineer of the Public Works Department. However, Police sources claimed that this was the first time that NSCN-IM terrorists were directly running an extortion network. The NSCN-IM earlier had entrusted the task of extortion to the Assam-based Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists.
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September - 29 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police arrested two agents of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, from Bans Mandi area, Kanpur, on September 29. Official sources said some defence-related docu
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police arrested two agents of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, from Bans Mandi area, Kanpur, on September 29. Official sources said some defence-related documents were recovered from their possession.
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September - 29 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Chunti Pathri and Satarseeran in Kreeri of Baramulla District on September 29, reports said.
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Chunti Pathri and Satarseeran in Kreeri of Baramulla District on September 29, reports said.
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September - 29 
Unidentified terrorists in Battal village of Doda district killed a civilian. In a separate incident, terrorists killed a village headman in Akhal Bhatpora, Ganderbal.
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Unidentified terrorists in Battal village of Doda district killed a civilian. In a separate incident, terrorists killed a village headman in Akhal Bhatpora, Ganderbal.
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September - 29 
A police personnel was killed and several others injured, most of them political workers, in an exchange of fire between workers of the rival Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) and the Haqiqi Mohajir Quami Movement (MQM-H) in Orangi, Ka
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A police personnel was killed and several others injured, most of them political workers, in an exchange of fire between workers of the rival Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) and the Haqiqi Mohajir Quami Movement (MQM-H) in Orangi, Karachi, on September 29.
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September - 29 
A small bomb exploded outside a Christian prayer hall in Kohlu, Quetta, on September 29, causing minor damage to its outer wall, but no casualties were reported, official sources said. Police have arrested one person in connection with this incident.
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A small bomb exploded outside a Christian prayer hall in Kohlu, Quetta, on September 29, causing minor damage to its outer wall, but no casualties were reported, official sources said. Police have arrested one person in connection with this incident.
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September - 29 
Two front-ranking Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists reportedly killed themselves to avoid arrest, while a third managed to escape after an 18-hour-long encounter with Jhang police near Jamiabad, on September 29. Zafar Iqbal, one of the dead terroris
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Two front-ranking Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists reportedly killed themselves to avoid arrest, while a third managed to escape after an 18-hour-long encounter with Jhang police near Jamiabad, on September 29. Zafar Iqbal, one of the dead terrorists, was involved in the Bahawalpur-church massacre of October 28, 2001, in which a police personnel and 17 Christians, including five children, were killed. He was also involved in many other sectarian and terrorist incidents. According to official sources, the special anti-terrorist squad of Jhang police, on a tip-off commenced operations against the three terrorists, on September 28 afternoon. While Zafar Iqbal was arrested, the others escaped. Later his accomplices fired at the police personnel and took Zafar along with them and hid in a sugarcane field. In continued search operations on September 29, police traced the terrorists and, while attempting to evade arrest, Zafar Iqbal and Irfan reportedly shot themselves dead. A search of the car they had abandoned yielded some arms and ammunition.
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September - 29 
Further reports said the Army, on September 29 seized NR 70,000––looted from a bank––during a search in Gopalgunj in Chitwan.
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Further reports said the Army, on September 29 seized NR 70,000––looted from a bank––during a search in Gopalgunj in Chitwan.
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September - 29 
In yet another incident, two bombs exploded at the Galaxy Public School, in Kathmandu, today on September 29. The explosion damaged a bus and an office in the area. Security forces suspect the involvement of Maoist insurgents in the bomb blast.
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In yet another incident, two bombs exploded at the Galaxy Public School, in Kathmandu, today on September 29. The explosion damaged a bus and an office in the area. Security forces suspect the involvement of Maoist insurgents in the bomb blast.
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September - 29 
On September 29, the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the Nepali Congress in Dailekh.
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On September 29, the Maoist insurgents killed an activist of the Nepali Congress in Dailekh.
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Other reports said six insurgents were killed in operations in Sunsari and Kalikot, on September 29 and 30. Also magnum rifles, pistols, arms, documents, etc were recovered from the clash-sites Besides, the insurgents reportedly suffered an unspecifi
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Other reports said six insurgents were killed in operations in Sunsari and Kalikot, on September 29 and 30. Also magnum rifles, pistols, arms, documents, etc were recovered from the clash-sites Besides, the insurgents reportedly suffered an unspecified number of casualties during a clash at Kharchowk in Gorkha, on September 29.
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September - 29 
The Nepalese Cabinet is set to meet today, September 30, to decide on the postponement of the November 13- mid-term polls, which was sought by an all-party meeting held in Kathmandu, on September 29. Representatives of Girija Prasad Koirala’s Nepal
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The Nepalese Cabinet is set to meet today, September 30, to decide on the postponement of the November 13- mid-term polls, which was sought by an all-party meeting held in Kathmandu, on September 29. Representatives of Girija Prasad Koirala’s Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist-Leninist), Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Nepali Congress (Democratic), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Nepal Sadbhawana Party, Nepal Workers' and Peasants Party and the Janmorcha Nepal met to discuss postponing the polls. The meeting recommended to Deuba to postpone the polls in view of the prevailing security situation in the country. At the all-party meeting, a suggestion was also made that the dissolved House could be restored. Reports said the Constitution provides for the Prime Minister recommending to the King to postpone the elections under special circumstances.
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September - 29 
Bangladesh Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, after visiting the sites of the September 28-explosions in Satkhira, alleged that the bomb attacks––at the Roxy cinema and a circus––were pre-planned to and engineered to tarnish the image of the four
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Bangladesh Home Minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury, after visiting the sites of the September 28-explosions in Satkhira, alleged that the bomb attacks––at the Roxy cinema and a circus––were pre-planned to and engineered to tarnish the image of the four-party alliance government. Meanwhile, police interrogated people, including two employees of the cinema, suspecting them to have been involved in the explosions. Available reports indicate that at least 10 people have been killed and another 150 people were injured in the two blasts. Two separate cases have been filed at the Satkhira police station in this connection.
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September - 29 
Bangladesh police recovered seven illegal firearms and 19 bullets in a countrywide search on September 29. Reportedly, seven persons were arrested in connection with arms recoveries and five cases were filed against them.
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Bangladesh police recovered seven illegal firearms and 19 bullets in a countrywide search on September 29. Reportedly, seven persons were arrested in connection with arms recoveries and five cases were filed against them.
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September - 29 
Nine persons, including their leader Kalu, were arrested with illegal arms in a joint-operation conducted by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), in the Panirkhal area, Sundarbans, on September 29, delayed reports said. Am
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Nine persons, including their leader Kalu, were arrested with illegal arms in a joint-operation conducted by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), in the Panirkhal area, Sundarbans, on September 29, delayed reports said. Among the arrested, four are Bangladeshis and the rest five Indian nationals. The recovered arms included seven cut rifles, two pistols and 20 rounds of cartridges. BSF authorities have handed over the Bangladeshis to the BDR. The arrested group was involved reportedly involved in several cases of abductions in the area.
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September - 29 
Speaking in Udichi and Chhayanaut, on September 29, Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has held the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat alliance responsible for September 28-bomb blasts in Satkhira that left
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Speaking in Udichi and Chhayanaut, on September 29, Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has held the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat alliance responsible for September 28-bomb blasts in Satkhira that left at least 10 people killed and another 150 wounded. She alleged that the perpetrators of the blasts were encouraged by a speech made by Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. She also claimed that the Jamaat had sent a threat-letter to the management of the circus and the cinema, a few days before the incident took place. She also alleged that this conspiracy was hatched at Hawa Bhaban.
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September - 30 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Monglora, Kunzar belt of Tangmarg.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Monglora, Kunzar belt of Tangmarg.
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September - 30 
According to a media report of September 30, security forces (SFs) arrested three persons in Assam's Tinsukia district on charges of having linkages with terrorists. Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) conduits were arrested from Mahalatu vill
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According to a media report of September 30, security forces (SFs) arrested three persons in Assam's Tinsukia district on charges of having linkages with terrorists. Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) conduits were arrested from Mahalatu village. Separately a conduit of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was also arrested near Jagun. In the second incident the report did not specify the faction's name. Also, the report did not give the dates of the arrests. Details are awaited.
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September - 30 
According to media reports, the Nagaland State government has established a rehabilitation centre for terrorists at Kohima. The centre was inaugurated on September 30. Quoting an official release, reports added that the rehabilitation home would have
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According to media reports, the Nagaland State government has established a rehabilitation centre for terrorists at Kohima. The centre was inaugurated on September 30. Quoting an official release, reports added that the rehabilitation home would have basic amenities like prayer room, dining hall, telephone booth, canteen and space for indoor games. Also, vocational training for the inmates was being planned. As per the reports, the project was intended by Nagaland Commissioner P Talitemjen and assisted by Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Norman Putsure. The Assam Rifles also had played a supporting role by housing some 53 terrorists, the reports added.
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September - 30 
According to official sources, an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of unidentified terrorists in Morha village, Bachai, Surankote area of Poonch district, on September 30. In the ensuing encounter, a Major was killed. The terrorists, two or
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According to official sources, an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of unidentified terrorists in Morha village, Bachai, Surankote area of Poonch district, on September 30. In the ensuing encounter, a Major was killed. The terrorists, two or three of whom were suspected to be injured, managed to escape to an adjoining forest area.
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September - 30 
Addressing the annual conference of Directors General (DG) and Inspectors General (IG) of police of various States, and Intelligence officers, in New Delhi, on September 30, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India would intensify diplomatic in
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Addressing the annual conference of Directors General (DG) and Inspectors General (IG) of police of various States, and Intelligence officers, in New Delhi, on September 30, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said India would intensify diplomatic initiatives to press the international coalition to combat cross-border terrorism. He said, while the security forces would have to continue with their ‘good work’ on the ground, "We will intensify our diplomatic initiatives to remind the leading national of the international coalition against terrorism that they must redeem their pledge to combat and defeat terrorism everywhere, irrespective of the cause it espouses". Declaring that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir "is at a turning point", the Prime Minister said he was confident that the State would leave the "nightmare of militancy behind and return to normalcy very soon
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Another report said an SF personnel was killed while providing security cover to polling officials at Shikari, Mahore area of Gool constituency, where polling had already concluded. The attacking terrorists managed to escape even as the SFs engaged t
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Another report said an SF personnel was killed while providing security cover to polling officials at Shikari, Mahore area of Gool constituency, where polling had already concluded. The attacking terrorists managed to escape even as the SFs engaged them in an encounter for half an hour. Another polling booth had been attacked by unidentified terrorists at Harole in Mahore area, on September 30, killing a BSF personnel.
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September - 30 
Besides, incidents of grenade attacks and firing by terrorists were also reported from Saimoh, Machhahama, Midora, Pinglish, Khasipora, Naner, Shikargah, Lam, Kehlil (Tral), Kamaldan, Shopian, Kharwari (Shopian), Zampathri, Kellar (Rajpora), Arigo, A
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Besides, incidents of grenade attacks and firing by terrorists were also reported from Saimoh, Machhahama, Midora, Pinglish, Khasipora, Naner, Shikargah, Lam, Kehlil (Tral), Kamaldan, Shopian, Kharwari (Shopian), Zampathri, Kellar (Rajpora), Arigo, Awdara (Kulgam), Telwani (Shangus), Bijbehara and Kokernag. A total of five civilians and three SF personnel were injured in these incidents. Besides, three SF personnel and a polling official had sustained injuries in two separate attacks in Kulgam and Telwani.
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September - 30 
Encounter in the Kundwagi hills, Dachchan area of Doda district, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘group commander’ Abu Umar Saif, were killed. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included three AK rifles, eight AK magazines, two
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Encounter in the Kundwagi hills, Dachchan area of Doda district, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including ‘group commander’ Abu Umar Saif, were killed. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included three AK rifles, eight AK magazines, two grenades, a wireless set and a map. Another terrorist was killed by the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Palma, Nagrota area of Rajouri district. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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September - 30 
Five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), involved in blasting the Anakapalle police station, Visakhapatnam district, on August 23, 2002, were arrested near the Mallikarjunaswami temple in Koyyuru village, Visakhapatnam dis
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Five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), involved in blasting the Anakapalle police station, Visakhapatnam district, on August 23, 2002, were arrested near the Mallikarjunaswami temple in Koyyuru village, Visakhapatnam district, on September 30. Five 12-bore rifles, five landmines, a soapbox bomb and a television set were seized from them. Police sources said the five Naxalites were involved in a number of criminal activities, including landmine blasts and attacks on police personnel.
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September - 30 
Media reports said terrorists carried out approximately 30 attacks on polling stations and security forces (SFs) since September 30 night to disrupt the third phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly, on October 1, in Pulwama and Anantnag d
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Media reports said terrorists carried out approximately 30 attacks on polling stations and security forces (SFs) since September 30 night to disrupt the third phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly, on October 1, in Pulwama and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Seven security force (SF) personnel were killed in Pulwama district when a vehicle carrying a unit of the 47th battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) returning to Awantipora was targeted at Graogund in Sangam-Awantipora belt. The vehicle was blown-off in the powerful explosion. Another SF personnel sustained critical injuries in the attack and was admitted to at a hospital. No terrorist outfit has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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September - 30 
Media reports said United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘cultural secretary’ Pallavi Phukan alias Kunjalata Deuri was arrested from Baluguri village, Tinsukia district, on September 30. Some ULFA literature and a few photographs were recovered from
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Media reports said United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘cultural secretary’ Pallavi Phukan alias Kunjalata Deuri was arrested from Baluguri village, Tinsukia district, on September 30. Some ULFA literature and a few photographs were recovered from her possession.
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September - 30 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on September 30, while addressing Directors General and Inspectors General of Police from various States, and Intelligence officials, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, said the government had successfully brought 'ma
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on September 30, while addressing Directors General and Inspectors General of Police from various States, and Intelligence officials, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, said the government had successfully brought 'many' Northeast-based terrorist outfits to the negotiating table. While underlining the government's efforts to bring peace in the region he said, "I am happy to say, here also we have made considerable progress in working towards an amicable solution. Negotiations with a militant group from Karbi Anglong district of Assam have also been initiated. On a parallel track, we are trying to speed up all round economic and infrastructural development in the North-East".
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September - 30 
Reports from north Kashmir indicated that two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with SFs in Machhil sector.
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Reports from north Kashmir indicated that two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with SFs in Machhil sector.
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September - 30 
Terrorists launched minor attacks on National Conference (NC) candidate Bashir Ahmed Nengroo and Independent candidate Mohammad Yusuf Baghwan in the Pulwama area of south Kashmir. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported in these incid
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Terrorists launched minor attacks on National Conference (NC) candidate Bashir Ahmed Nengroo and Independent candidate Mohammad Yusuf Baghwan in the Pulwama area of south Kashmir. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported in these incidents.
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September - 30 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on September 30, rejected Abu Salem's lawyer's claim that the man arrested in Lisbon was not the Mumbai-Mafia don, saying it has been "scientifically proved" that he was, indeed, the gangster. Speaking to th
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on September 30, rejected Abu Salem's lawyer's claim that the man arrested in Lisbon was not the Mumbai-Mafia don, saying it has been "scientifically proved" that he was, indeed, the gangster. Speaking to the media in New Delhi. on September 30, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director PC Sharma said, "It has been scientifically proven. His fingerprints have been matched. The police in Portugal have established his identity and informed us". Sharma was commenting on a report from Lisbon quoting a lawyer of Salem that the man arrested recently there was a Pakistani national and not Salem, and that the documents he held were genuine.
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September - 30 
The fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, will figure prominently in talks between Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his British counterpart Tony Blair, in London today, on September 30. This will be the fourth meeting betw
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The fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, will figure prominently in talks between Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his British counterpart Tony Blair, in London today, on September 30. This will be the fourth meeting between the two leaders during the last one year.
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September - 30 
Two more IED blasts occurred at Larnoo and Nelow in the Kokernag and Kulgam segments of Anantnag district. No damage or injuries were reported in the last two incidents.
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Two more IED blasts occurred at Larnoo and Nelow in the Kokernag and Kulgam segments of Anantnag district. No damage or injuries were reported in the last two incidents.
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September - 30 
Two SF personnel were killed while defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Watlab, Sopore. Separately, two civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade near the Telephone Exchange at Awantipora, on the Jammu-Srinagar na
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Two SF personnel were killed while defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Watlab, Sopore. Separately, two civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade near the Telephone Exchange at Awantipora, on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Terrorists also launched a rocket attack on a BSF formation at Satoora in Tral. A BSF personnel sustained injuries in this attack.
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September - 30 
Unidentified terrorists set-off Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at poling stations in Littar, Gulzarpora and Kellar areas of the district. A total of three SF personnel and a civilian were injured in these attacks.
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Unidentified terrorists set-off Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts at poling stations in Littar, Gulzarpora and Kellar areas of the district. A total of three SF personnel and a civilian were injured in these attacks.
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September - 30 October - 1
With the third phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly being conducted in Anantnag and Pulwama districts in south Kashmir, on October 1, today, terrorists launched a number of rocket and grenade attacks on security forces and polling stati
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With the third phase of polling to the State Legislative Assembly being conducted in Anantnag and Pulwama districts in south Kashmir, on October 1, today, terrorists launched a number of rocket and grenade attacks on security forces and polling stations on September 30. Terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a polling station at the Government Primary School, Ariguthan, in the Damhal Hanjipora area of Noorabad constituency. Two SF personnel were injured in this incident. Within five minutes of the blast, terrorists hurled another grenade on the polling station at Middle School, Awdora, in the adjacent Kulgam constituency. It exploded inside the protected premises, causing injuries to two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. In a separate incident, a polling station situated in the Government Primary School at Halan, Kokernag, was set ablaze.
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September - 30 
Another report said two soldiers of the Royal Nepal Army were killed and an unspecified number injured in a land mine blast in Dandeldhura, on September 30.
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Another report said two soldiers of the Royal Nepal Army were killed and an unspecified number injured in a land mine blast in Dandeldhura, on September 30.
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September - 30 
Besides, the insurgents, on September 30, abducted two student-activists of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist from Bhadkanda village, Salyan.
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Besides, the insurgents, on September 30, abducted two student-activists of the Communist Party of Nepal––United-Marxist-Leninist from Bhadkanda village, Salyan.
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September - 30 
Media reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents attacked the private residence of Minister for Tourism Bal Bahadur K.C, in Salyan, Solokhumbu district, and decamped with grains, clothes and household goods. Radio Nepal made the disclosure on Septembe
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Media reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents attacked the private residence of Minister for Tourism Bal Bahadur K.C, in Salyan, Solokhumbu district, and decamped with grains, clothes and household goods. Radio Nepal made the disclosure on September 30, but did not give the date of the attack.
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September - 30 
Media reports said the Maoist insurgents shot dead a civilian in Bajoria village, in Bara district, on September 30 night Separately, an insurgent was killed in hot pursuit in the same district.
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Media reports said the Maoist insurgents shot dead a civilian in Bajoria village, in Bara district, on September 30 night Separately, an insurgent was killed in hot pursuit in the same district.
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September - 30 
Separate reports said the insurgents, on September 30, killed a Nepali Congress activist and headman of Simjung village, Gorkha district.
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Separate reports said the insurgents, on September 30, killed a Nepali Congress activist and headman of Simjung village, Gorkha district.
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September - 30 October - 1
The Army shot dead Kamal Adhikari, a Kathmandu–based student leader of the insurgents, in a search operation in Nuwakot, on October 1. Another insurgent, Dhanendra Wagle, was shot dead in another encounter in Taplejung. Yet another insurgent, Dambar
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The Army shot dead Kamal Adhikari, a Kathmandu–based student leader of the insurgents, in a search operation in Nuwakot, on October 1. Another insurgent, Dhanendra Wagle, was shot dead in another encounter in Taplejung. Yet another insurgent, Dambar Shrestha, was killed in an encounter in Dhadin, on September 30, the Ministry said.
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September - 30 
38 activists of the outlawed left wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested by security forces in Raiganj upazila (sub-division), Sirajganj, on September 30, for their alleged involvement in the killing of four police constabl
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38 activists of the outlawed left wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested by security forces in Raiganj upazila (sub-division), Sirajganj, on September 30, for their alleged involvement in the killing of four police constables and looting arms and ammunition at the Randhunibari police camp on September 16. So far, about 400 people have been arrested in this connection, but police is yet to recover the looted arms and ammunition and confirm the arrest of the actual culprits in the attack.
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September - 30 
Six persons arrested in connection with the September 28-bomb blasts in Satkhira town were sent on a five-day remand on September 30. The arrested persons are Ruhul Quddus, Pradeep Saha, Dilip Biswas, Zulfikar Ali, Jahangir Hossain and Bazlur Rahman.
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Six persons arrested in connection with the September 28-bomb blasts in Satkhira town were sent on a five-day remand on September 30. The arrested persons are Ruhul Quddus, Pradeep Saha, Dilip Biswas, Zulfikar Ali, Jahangir Hossain and Bazlur Rahman. Meanwhile the probe into the blasts in continuing, reports said, but gave no details.
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*Data till , May 09, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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