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According to State Police, around 190 incidents were reported in 2011, the lowest in last 22 years of militancy in the State. “As a result of our combined efforts, there has been discernible improvement in the situation. The militancy related inciden
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According to State Police, around 190 incidents were reported in 2011, the lowest in last 22 years of militancy in the State. “As a result of our combined efforts, there has been discernible improvement in the situation. The militancy related incidents continue to show a dwindling graph and were lowest-ever during last 22 years of militancy,” Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said. Terrorist violence in 2011 dropped to an all time low of around 190 incidents as compared to 368 cases in 2010, the DGP said. The year 2011 witnessed a sharp drop of 47 per cent in terrorist violence cases as compared to 2010. Jammu witnessed 74 per cent drop whereas Kashmir witnessed 33 per cent drop in terrorist violence as compared to last year. 37 militancy incidents were reported in Jammu this year, while Kashmir witnessed 152, he said. As many as 159 people, including 99 terrorists, were killed this year as compared to 323 last year in the state during the same period showing a dip in killings by over 55 percent, as per the statistics compiled by the State Home Ministry. Against 41 civilians killed last year, as many as 28 died this year during the same period. Similarly, against 66 security force personnel killed in 2010, only 31 died this year. This year 99 militants were killed, while 217 were killed last year, the DGP said. As per the statistics, 13 Districts of Jammu and Kashmir have reported militancy incidents in a single digit, while three Districts have recorded no militancy cases. Budgam witnessed only three militancy incidents followed by four in Kulgam, five in Anantnag, eight each in Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora, thus a total of 36 incidents were reported in six Districts of Kashmir. While in Jammu, eight militancy cases were recorded in Kishtwar, five in Ramban, six in Doda, four in Poonch, two in Rajouri and one each in Jammu and Udhampur Districts. No militancy incidents were witnessed in Reasi, border Districts of Samba and Kathua in Jammu region, he said. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Nagrota-based 16th corps, Lieutenant General A S Nandal, on December 31 said there has been a decline in infiltration attempts into India as compared to the previous years, according to ANI. "Overall, there has been a decrease in infiltration attempts and there has also been a downfall in the militant related incidents. Overall there has been a huge difference as compared to previous years," he said. IBN Live reports that the Ramban District is speedily moving towards "zero militancy" as only four militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) are currently active in the area. "There are only four militants of HM outfit operating in Ramban District," Superintendent of Police Anil Mangotra said. "These surviving militants are hiding somewhere in the upper reaches, and the police and army are trying hard to locate and eliminate them," he added. Five top militants including two top HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commanders’ were killed in Ramban in 2011, giving a big jolt to militancy in the District, he said. Bordered by thick forested belts of Doda, Anantnag, Udhampur and Reasi Districts, Ramban has seen more than 400 militants of different outfits including HM, LeT, JeM, HuJI, HuM and HMPPR operating in the District till 2000, he said. Earlier, on December 30, the General Officer Commanding of XV Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Atta Hasnain said that militant outfits are still active across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports ANI. General Hasnain said that it was impossible to control the infiltration completely. "Even now I think that infiltration is taking place and I have been telling this all the times despite deployment of a soldier at every place, zero-infiltration would be impossible. Infiltration will take place till the people from the other side continue to set up related infrastructures for infiltration," said Hasnain.
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Army Chief General V K Singh has opposed the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of Jammu and Kashmir anytime soon, saying this could result in the "emergence of terror sanctuaries and safe havens", reports IANS. He s
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Army Chief General V K Singh has opposed the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of Jammu and Kashmir anytime soon, saying this could result in the "emergence of terror sanctuaries and safe havens", reports IANS. He said one summer of peace does not mean normalcy has returned to the troubled border state and warned that if the contentious special powers are withdrawn, the army would feel constrained in operating against terror groups if the situation deteriorates. "The partial revocation of AFSPA will result in the emergence of sanctuaries and safe havens for terrorists while the army will be constrained from operating against them," Singh said in an interview.
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Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is heading towards prosperity, Minister for Health Services and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma on January 1 said a record number of tourists had visited the State last year, reports PTI. "The J-K government has be
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Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is heading towards prosperity, Minister for Health Services and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma on January 1 said a record number of tourists had visited the State last year, reports PTI. "The J-K government has been moving the state towards prosperity and the year 2011 remained peaceful and satisfactory...a record number of tourists visited the state," the Minister.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 1 said the insurgency situation in the State was under control, reports The Telegraph. The Paresh Barua group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) e-mailed a video to the media houses, showing about 50 cadre
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 1 said the insurgency situation in the State was under control, reports The Telegraph. The Paresh Barua group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) e-mailed a video to the media houses, showing about 50 cadres taking part in a parade in battle fatigue at an unknown hideout surrounded by hills and jungles. The video did not reveal anything about the group’s intention of sending it or its future plans.
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In a major decision aimed at phased removal of paramilitary personnel from Jammu and Kashmir, the State Government has taken up the issue with the Union Home Ministry for raising of 50 more police battalions for deployment in militancy and other trou
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In a major decision aimed at phased removal of paramilitary personnel from Jammu and Kashmir, the State Government has taken up the issue with the Union Home Ministry for raising of 50 more police battalions for deployment in militancy and other trouble prone areas of the State to maintain law and order after withdrawal of the troopers, according to Daily Excelsior. "In first phase, the Government has asked for sanction for raising five police battalions comprising 5000 police personnel. However, as a long term measure, the State has sought creation of a total of 50 police battalions to gradually replace paramilitary and security personnel with the police force’’, official sources told the Excelsior.
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It is not possible for the leaders of the militant groups of North East including ‘Commander-in Chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Baruch to stay in China without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities, said former GOC of the
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It is not possible for the leaders of the militant groups of North East including ‘Commander-in Chief’ of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Baruch to stay in China without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities, said former GOC of the 4 Corps of the Army, Lt Gen (Reid) DB Shekhatkar, reports The Assam Tribune. Talking to The Assam Tribune, Lt Gen Shekhatkar, who is well versed with the security scenario in the North East, said that no militant leader can stay in a country like China without any tacit understanding with the authorities and the leaders of the militant groups of the region must have been receiving help from some officials of China. It may be mentioned here that according to reports available with the Government of India, Paresh Baruah and other militant leaders / frequently visit China.
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Meghalaya Police in West Khasi Hills District are intensifying operations against militants and dacoit groups who have unleashed a reign of terror by serving demand notes to coal traders, reports The Telegraph. Source said after the onset of the coal
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Meghalaya Police in West Khasi Hills District are intensifying operations against militants and dacoit groups who have unleashed a reign of terror by serving demand notes to coal traders, reports The Telegraph. Source said after the onset of the coal trading season in October-November, groups like the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have been making hefty monetary demands from traders in places like Borsora and Shahlang. Such extortion has ingrained a deep sense of insecurity not only among the coal traders but also among labourers. Allegedly, the rampant extortion demands range anything between INR 50,000 and INR 500,000. Such demands also had forced many labourers to flee from their camps in places like Shahlang.
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nine more Districts came into existence in Chhattisgarh on January 1, taking the total number to 27, Chief Minister Raman Singh said, reports The Times of India. The new Districts, were carved out to speed up the pace of development, Singh said while
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nine more Districts came into existence in Chhattisgarh on January 1, taking the total number to 27, Chief Minister Raman Singh said, reports The Times of India. The new Districts, were carved out to speed up the pace of development, Singh said while talking to reporters in Raipur. The new Districts are Sukma, Kondagaon, Balod, Bemetara, Baloda Bazar, Gariaband, Mungeli, Surajpur and Balrampur. Sukma District has been carved out of Dantewada District and Kondagaon from Bastar District.
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SFs on January 1 arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as ‘Private’ H Suresh Singh alias Black Day (43), from Wabagai Tera Pishak in Thoubal District, reports The Nagaland Post.
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SFs on January 1 arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as ‘Private’ H Suresh Singh alias Black Day (43), from Wabagai Tera Pishak in Thoubal District, reports The Nagaland Post.
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some separatist groups on January 1 said they are not against talks with the Centre for resolution of the Kashmir issue but maintained that the Government needs to take certain steps before resumption of the dialogue process, Zee News reports. All Pa
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some separatist groups on January 1 said they are not against talks with the Centre for resolution of the Kashmir issue but maintained that the Government needs to take certain steps before resumption of the dialogue process, Zee News reports. All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said his faction was not against dialogue and they were ready for a meaningful dialogue between India, Pakistan and leadership of Kashmir. "The talks should not be held for the sake of talking. The process should be result oriented," Mirwaiz said in response to Chidambaram's statement on dialogue with separatists. Mirwaiz, whose moderate faction has held several rounds of talks with the Centre till 2005 before pulling out, said dialogue process so far has not yielded any results as the government was "never serious" about talks. The Hurriyat Chairman said his group had given four point proposal that included de-militarising Kashmir, repeal of "black" laws and release of political prisoners, for making forward movement on the resolution of Kashmir issue. "The government's various wings seem to be confused. Home Minister offers dialogue but Army chief is against it... New Delhi could not reach a consensus on revocation of the AFSPA, which is a minor issue. How will they evolve consensus for resolution of Kashmir issue?" he added.
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Some unidentified persons attacked the residence of Health Minister Langpok-lakpam Jayanta located at Pishumthong in Imphal West District by hurling a hand grenade which exploded near the gate on January 1, reports The Sangai Express. The attack was
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Some unidentified persons attacked the residence of Health Minister Langpok-lakpam Jayanta located at Pishumthong in Imphal West District by hurling a hand grenade which exploded near the gate on January 1, reports The Sangai Express. The attack was carried by two bikers at around 6.20 pm (local time). The shrapnels of the bomb injured one Memcha Devi from Pishumthong. It also damaged two vehicles which were parked near gate.
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January - 1 
The State Police’s recruitment drive in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore Districts has received a strong response, reports The Indian Express. The Government has fast forwarded the process of r
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The State Police’s recruitment drive in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore Districts has received a strong response, reports The Indian Express. The Government has fast forwarded the process of recruitment of constables and home guards in the wake of the killing of Maoist politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao on November 24, 2011. According to official records, in 28 Police Stations across Bankura, West Midnapore and Purulia districts, 93,285 tribal men and women have submitted forms for the post of special Police Constable. The government in its notification issued in September announced that 5,000 youths will be recruited as special police constables while another 5,000 to be recruited as national volunteer force.
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The Telegraph reports that a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh Lohra, a member of Guddu Singh squad of the outfit, and three of his aides were arrested from a rented house in Pandra under Sukhdevnagar Police Sta
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The Telegraph reports that a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh Lohra, a member of Guddu Singh squad of the outfit, and three of his aides were arrested from a rented house in Pandra under Sukhdevnagar Police Station on the outskirts of Ranchi District in the night of January 1. The three aides were identified as Mukeshan Soni, Satyendra Kumar and Abhishek Anand. The Police recovered a bike, a four-wheeler and a mobile phone from their possession. “Lohra was a part of the 70-member Maoist squad that killed a CoBRA jawan in an encounter at Sonua in Chaibasa on December 21,” Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Saket Kumar Singh said. “Soni, with the help of Anand and Kumar, had brought Lohra to the city in a car on December 31 on the directions of Prasadji. A compounder was expected to treat Lohra for a bullet trapped in his right arm, but before they could arrange for that, we arrested him. We will get him treated in custody,” the SSP said. He added that Soni was the same person who had directed Maoists to open fire at the police station in Rania, in the outskirts of the district, six months ago. “Maoists had fired at the police station from Soni’s house, which is just across the road. Soni used to work as a courier and medical facilitator for the Maoists,” he added.
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January - 1 
Two bombs of 40 kilograms each were recovered from Bastar region on January 1, reports Zee News. Officials at Police headquarters said the bombs were placed on a forested road in Awapalli area of Bijapur District, 500 kilometres from State capital Ra
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Two bombs of 40 kilograms each were recovered from Bastar region on January 1, reports Zee News. Officials at Police headquarters said the bombs were placed on a forested road in Awapalli area of Bijapur District, 500 kilometres from State capital Raipur. The Police suspect that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres placed the bombs to target a convoy of the Police and Paramilitary Forces which was expected to cross the road.
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January - 2 
NSCN - Khole-Kitovi faction have joined the NSCN-K with arms and ammunition, on January 2, citing ‘immature’ and ‘visionless’ political views of its higher-ups and members. The three cadres are identified as Picho Lotha, Zubemo Lotha and Yambo Lotha
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NSCN - Khole-Kitovi faction have joined the NSCN-K with arms and ammunition, on January 2, citing ‘immature’ and ‘visionless’ political views of its higher-ups and members. The three cadres are identified as Picho Lotha, Zubemo Lotha and Yambo Lotha.
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January - 2 
A civilian was killed and two others were injured in the firing over the protesters by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who were guarding NHPC installation at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead has
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A civilian was killed and two others were injured in the firing over the protesters by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, who were guarding NHPC installation at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead has been identified as 25 year old Altaf Ahmad Sood of Berneth, and injured as 70-year-old Abdul Majid Khan and 25-year-old Parvaiz Ahmad Khan of Bimyar village. Replying to question on reasons behind the people's protest, Principal Secretary Home, B R Sharma said the preliminary reports have revealed that the people wanted power supply to the area directly from the NHPC manned power station. He added, "As the people were protesting against the NHPC, it was appropriate for the NHPC authorities to seek assistance of local law and order machinery rather than dealing with the situation on their own.'' He further said that the CISF was not a part of the Counter Insurgency (CI) Grid operating in the State as they have been deployed by the NHPC exclusively for the security of their installations across the State. He also said that all paramilitary forces and State Police have once again been reminded of the SOP devised by the Home Department in consultations with the Union Home Ministry and asked to strictly adhere to it to avoid civilian casualties during the protests. The SOP was devised after 2010 summer unrest in Kashmir. Under the SOP, the protests would be quelled by ensuring that there were no or minimum injuries. The SOP was put in place in early 2011.
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January - 2 
A civilian, identified as Takhelchangbam Sanahanbi (53), was injured when unidentified militants exploded a grenade at the residence of Thokchom Ramesh (37) at Keishampat Thokchom Leikai in Imphal on January 2, reports The Sangai Express.
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A civilian, identified as Takhelchangbam Sanahanbi (53), was injured when unidentified militants exploded a grenade at the residence of Thokchom Ramesh (37) at Keishampat Thokchom Leikai in Imphal on January 2, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 2 
According to The Telegraph, Black Widow (BW) ‘commander in chief’ Niranjan Hojai had bought a one-storey house at Dharan city in Nepal with extortion money.
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According to The Telegraph, Black Widow (BW) ‘commander in chief’ Niranjan Hojai had bought a one-storey house at Dharan city in Nepal with extortion money.
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January - 2 
admitting that violence in the country is still at an "unacceptably high level", the Government reminded militant groups of the futility of armed movement saying only talks could resolve their problems. It also said 'settlement' or 'talks' leading to
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admitting that violence in the country is still at an "unacceptably high level", the Government reminded militant groups of the futility of armed movement saying only talks could resolve their problems. It also said 'settlement' or 'talks' leading to agreement with larger number of groups in the north-east and elsewhere, including Jammu and Kashmir, would be a "watch word" for the Centre in 2012. "Violence is still at an unacceptably high level and every effort will be made to contain violence," P Chidambaram said. He said militant groups would be prevailed upon, through judicious mix of police action and developmental action, to realize the futility of violence and that the only way to resolve differences in a democratic society is through talks. "In any democratic society that wants a peaceful atmosphere, containment of violence is always the buzzword. We have to bring down violence near zero level and make people understand the futility of violence. Nobody is going to overthrow the state by violence. So, it is a completely futile method to achieve one's goal," he said. Asked what will be his priority in the new year, Chidambaram said in 2012, "capacity building" would continue to be the buzzword and it would take two to three years to reach a capacity where government can say that it can meet the challenges.
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January - 2 
Hindustan Times reports that four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives recently arrested by Delhi Police have reportedly confessed that three of them were involved in planting bombs at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore during an IPL match in 2010. An
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Hindustan Times reports that four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives recently arrested by Delhi Police have reportedly confessed that three of them were involved in planting bombs at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore during an IPL match in 2010. An unnamed senior Police official of the anti-terrorist cell said Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui (27), Ghayur Ahmed Jamali (21) and Aftab Alam Farooq (27) planted bombs on April 18, 2010. They are all from Bihar and another accused, Gauhar Aziz Khomani (31), who provided back-up, was also wanted by the Bangalore Police, he said. Sources said the three confessed before the Bangalore Police that they were in Tumkur, 73 km from Bangalore, a month before planting the bombs. The bombs were assembled in a rented house and the material was supplied by IM head Riaz Bhatkal and his aide Yasin Bhatkal.
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January - 2 
investigators have said that the IM module led by Yasin Bhatkal may have also been involved in the serial blasts in Mumbai on July 13, 2011, reports Times of India. Mohammed Ahmed Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, who led the IM module, ma
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investigators have said that the IM module led by Yasin Bhatkal may have also been involved in the serial blasts in Mumbai on July 13, 2011, reports Times of India. Mohammed Ahmed Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, who led the IM module, may have been in Mumbai during the blasts, investigators believe. Initial investigation showed that the Yasin-led IM module was behind the German Bakery bombing in Pune, the blast in Chinnaswami Stadium in Bangalore and the firing on foreign tourists near Jama Masjid in Delhi ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. As reported earlier, in a nationwide investigation, Police Forces, supported by intelligence agencies, had arrested seven IM members. Yasin managed to escape. Investigators also found that Yasin, who is related to brothers Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, was living in Delhi until recently. Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal are now believed to be in Karachi (Pakistan).
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January - 2 
Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) has decided to abandon the armed struggle, reports The Sentinel.
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Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) has decided to abandon the armed struggle, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 2 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), asked the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to refrain itself from getting involved with the internal strife between KRA and United Kukigram Defense (UKDA), reports The Nagaland Post. Both KRA and UKDA operate mainl
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), asked the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to refrain itself from getting involved with the internal strife between KRA and United Kukigram Defense (UKDA), reports The Nagaland Post. Both KRA and UKDA operate mainly in Kuki dominated Singhason Hill Track in Karbi Anglong District.
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January - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 5-kilogram Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a winger at Chabua in Dibrugarh District.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 5-kilogram Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from a winger at Chabua in Dibrugarh District.
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January - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a Chinese hand Grande inside a gift box from the office of vernacular daily ‘Naharolgi Thoudang’ at Keishampat in Imphal, reports The Telegraph. The gift box also contained a note by Kangleipak Communist Party- Lanchen
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a Chinese hand Grande inside a gift box from the office of vernacular daily ‘Naharolgi Thoudang’ at Keishampat in Imphal, reports The Telegraph. The gift box also contained a note by Kangleipak Communist Party- Lanchen Chanu (KCP-Lanchen Chanu) saying: “It is a last warning and next time they will explode a bomb.”
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January - 2 
SFs arrested an Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, identified as Hemakanta Changmai, from Lekhapani in Tinsukia District on January 2. An AK-81 rifle, 162 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and INR 43,750
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SFs arrested an Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, identified as Hemakanta Changmai, from Lekhapani in Tinsukia District on January 2. An AK-81 rifle, 162 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and INR 43,750 in cash were recovered from him. The arrested militant revealed that ULFA-ATF ‘Vice Chairman’ Paresh Baruah was in the Taka-based camp of the group in Myanmar from January to October last year where at least 250 cadres of the outfit are currently undergoing training.
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January - 2 
the Ahmadabad city crime branch officials believe that Habib Phalai alias Taiyab, arrested in Uttar Pradesh on December 28 in the Ahmadabad serial blasts case, may be connected to the other accused from Azamgarh involved in various serial blasts acro
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the Ahmadabad city crime branch officials believe that Habib Phalai alias Taiyab, arrested in Uttar Pradesh on December 28 in the Ahmadabad serial blasts case, may be connected to the other accused from Azamgarh involved in various serial blasts across India. Investigators said that Taiyab was involved in the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and was inducted by Mufti Abu Bashar, the first arrested accused in the serial blasts case. "Like Abu Bashar, Habib was inclined towards teaching religion and was working as teacher at a madrassa," said an unnamed crime branch official, adding, "On the insistence of other members, he had attended camps organized by SIMI at Wagamon in Kerala and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh." Officials added that while Taiyab knew about the blasts, he was not directly involved. "After blasts ripped across the country, he went back to Azamgarh and started leading the life of a teacher," the official said.
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January - 2 
The arrest of two operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on December 22 has confirmed what Delhi Police have been suspecting for a while now -- that the Punjab-based terror outfit is on the lookout for a major strike to announce its revi
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The arrest of two operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) on December 22 has confirmed what Delhi Police have been suspecting for a while now -- that the Punjab-based terror outfit is on the lookout for a major strike to announce its revival, reports Economic Times. "Delhi Police arrested two Babbar Khalsa operatives who were planning to assassinate some political and religious leaders. We are investigating to confirm how many people are working with the group," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ashok Chand said. The Police claimed that these operatives were planning strikes in Delhi and Punjab by reviving the BKI modules. Chand said: "After the end of militancy in Punjab, the remaining BKI operatives went underground. But with the recovery of the RDX from Ambala [Haryana] and the arrest of these two operatives it is clear that the BKI is trying to revive itself." Sarabpreet and Jaswinder Singh, in their early 30s, were arrested in a joint operation by Delhi Police's Special Cell and Crime Branch on December 22. While one was arrested in Delhi, the second was arrested from Ropar District in Punjab.
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January - 2 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and the State Police have decided to step up operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Southern Odisha soon, reports orissadiary.com. The CRPF Director
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and the State Police have decided to step up operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Southern Odisha soon, reports orissadiary.com. The CRPF Director General (DG) K.Vijay Kumar accompanied by his Odisha Police counterpart Manmohan Praharaj and DIG Saumendra Priyadarshi arrived at Sunabeda in Nuapada District on January 1 and visited CRPF camp and under construction 202 CoBRA battalion training camp there. Later, they went to Koraput and held an hour long close door meeting at BSF camp with BSF DIG S.K.Barua, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Kumar Sahu, Malkangiri SP Anirudha Singh, CoBRA battalion commandant M.L.Rabindra and India Reserve battalion (IRB) commandant to chalk out the strategy for a massive anti-Maoist operation in Koraput and other Districts bordering Andhra Pradesh.
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January - 2 
The Hindu repoprts that three top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and another got injured in an encounter with Special Task Force (STF) personnel assisted by Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) near Matiyaon
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The Hindu repoprts that three top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and another got injured in an encounter with Special Task Force (STF) personnel assisted by Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) near Matiyaon village under Chutia Police Station in Rohtas District on January 2. The Police brought the bodies to the District headquarters in Sasaram. The slain Maoists were identified as ‘area commander’ Kashi Kaul (28) of Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Guddu Singh alias Prasadji (30) of Chandauli District in UP and Santosh Yadav (28) of Garhwa District in Jharkhand, adds The Telegraph. The injured Maoist, identified as Sushil Choudhury, a resident of Madhukutia village under the Nauhatta Police Station area in Rohtas District, was arrested during the encounter. Police recovered one SLR, one looted Police rifle, one automatic semi-rifle, one 315 bore rifle, one walkie-talkie, several detonators and live cartridges from the encounter site.
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January - 2 
The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants opened fire injuring two civilians, Lüsüla (15) and Malüfü (26), in Reguri Village in Phek District on January 2.
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The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants opened fire injuring two civilians, Lüsüla (15) and Malüfü (26), in Reguri Village in Phek District on January 2.
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January - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that one militant belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Dirus Shangdiar (29), surrendered before the Mawkyrwat Police in West Khasi Hills District on January 2
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The Shillong Times reports that one militant belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), identified as Dirus Shangdiar (29), surrendered before the Mawkyrwat Police in West Khasi Hills District on January 2
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January - 2 
The Telegraph reports that suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on January 2 exploded a grenade injuring three persons, one of them critically, on GNB Road in Tinsukia town.
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The Telegraph reports that suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on January 2 exploded a grenade injuring three persons, one of them critically, on GNB Road in Tinsukia town.
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January - 2 
troubled by inflammatory and obscene postings on social networking sites, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is establishing three special Police Stations to fight cyber crime in the State, according to DNA. The special cyber police stations will now be en
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troubled by inflammatory and obscene postings on social networking sites, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is establishing three special Police Stations to fight cyber crime in the State, according to DNA. The special cyber police stations will now be entrusted with the job of cracking down on hi-tech crimes relating to cyber frauds and inflammatory postings on social networking sites. “We did not have this facility earlier. Cyber crimes will be registered separately in these special police stations,” said Raja Aijaz Ali, Inspector General of Police (Crime branch). “Complaints against people who post objectionable content against anyone or launch defamatory campaigns on Facebook will also be covered and investigated. Plus lottery frauds and credit card misuse will also be tackled,” he added.
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January - 2 
two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, earmarked for the Saranda forest area that was freed from over 10 years of Maoist dominance in a month-long offensive last August, will take guard in February. At present, three battalion
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two additional Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions, earmarked for the Saranda forest area that was freed from over 10 years of Maoist dominance in a month-long offensive last August, will take guard in February. At present, three battalions of Paramilitary troopers are already stationed in Saranda. Deputy inspector-general (DIG), CRPF, Bhanu Pratap Singh said, “Though the basic idea behind deployment of more CRPF jawans in Saranda is to bolster the security apparatus in the area that had been home to Maoists for about a decade, the troopers will also have to perform a major role. They will have to provide full security cover to official machinery that will be stationed in the forest under the Centre’s integrated action plan (IAP),” Singh said.
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January - 3 
a joint operation of the Khunti Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led to the recovery of 40 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected Maoists on a non-tarred road between Bhandra- Jilenga forests in the District
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a joint operation of the Khunti Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led to the recovery of 40 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected Maoists on a non-tarred road between Bhandra- Jilenga forests in the District, the Police said, reports IANS. The Police unearthed the IED and recovered around 200 meters of wire connected to it.
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January - 3 
All Jaintia Youth Welfare Organization (AJYWO) Central Body apprehended a woman named Daphishisha Kharsati with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 1000 and INR 500 denominations amounting to INR 32,000 from Lew Thymmai in Ladthad-laboh area in J
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All Jaintia Youth Welfare Organization (AJYWO) Central Body apprehended a woman named Daphishisha Kharsati with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 1000 and INR 500 denominations amounting to INR 32,000 from Lew Thymmai in Ladthad-laboh area in Jaintia Hills District.
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January - 3 
An infiltrator was injured as injured as troops foiled Pakistani firing-backed infiltration bid of militants on the Line of Control (LoC) at Tarkundi in Gambhir sector of Poonch District in the night of January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops obse
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An infiltrator was injured as injured as troops foiled Pakistani firing-backed infiltration bid of militants on the Line of Control (LoC) at Tarkundi in Gambhir sector of Poonch District in the night of January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops observed a group of four to five militants, trying to infiltrate into Indian Territory, and challenged the militants who opened fire. This forced the militants to retrieve to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). One of escaped militants got injured in the firing. Pakistan Army also resorted to ceasefire violation to give cover to the infiltrators, official sources said. As many as 45 truce violations were reported in 2011 along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. Nine Security Force personnel were killed and nearly 50 injured in various firing incidents along the border between 2008 and 2011.
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January - 3 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has taken to moral policing reports The Times of India. ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Abhijeet Barman, in an emailed statement on January 3 said, "We also want to know from the people about their
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has taken to moral policing reports The Times of India. ULFA-ATF ‘chairman’ Abhijeet Barman, in an emailed statement on January 3 said, "We also want to know from the people about their suggestions on what exemplary punishment would be suitable for those who commit crimes that contribute to overall degradation of society."
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January - 3 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded one youth, identified as Sukhram Munda, at Gamaria Raja Bazaar under Adki Police Station limits in Khunti District on January 3 after branding him as a ‘Police informer’, reports Hindustan
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded one youth, identified as Sukhram Munda, at Gamaria Raja Bazaar under Adki Police Station limits in Khunti District on January 3 after branding him as a ‘Police informer’, reports Hindustan Times. "The headless body was recovered near a river bridge at Gamaria Raja Bazaar and the victim's head was found after a search of the area during the day," Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) AK Sinha said. A leaflet left by the Maoists read that similar would be the fate of Police "informers", SDPO Sinha said.
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January - 3 
Jammu region recorded "zero infiltration" for the first time in 2011 despite several attempts along the Indo-Pak border, Police said on January 3, according to Hindustan Times. "2011 is the first year that has witnessed 'zero infiltration' (along Ind
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Jammu region recorded "zero infiltration" for the first time in 2011 despite several attempts along the Indo-Pak border, Police said on January 3, according to Hindustan Times. "2011 is the first year that has witnessed 'zero infiltration' (along Indo-Pak border). There has been no infiltration anywhere along the border in Jammu region," said Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Zone) Dilbagh Singh. "There have been ceasefire violations. There have been dozens of infiltration attempts but they have not been successful," he added. To a question about the state of militancy in Jammu region, Singh said, "It was the best year as far as security, militancy and peace are concerned." Referring to militancy, he said while Doda and Reasi Districts are free from the menace, there is presence of militancy in Kishtwar, Rajouri and Poonch, though it is very marginal in Ramban District of Jammu region. Singh said 32 listed militants were operating in Jammu region at present. Police and security forces have eliminated 32 militants, including 11 top commanders in 2011, he said, adding that due to fear of Security Forces, militants have gone underground. "But our endeavour is to stamp out militancy completely from the region," he added. Daily Excelsior reports that militants are also working on recruiting local youth in certain areas of the State, including Pulwama, to expand terror network and the task has been assigned to a person, Usman Bhai alias Chhota Rehman.
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January - 3 
local people on January 3 foiled an extortion bid by two extortionists belonging to NDFB-RD in Laogaon area under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District. The duo was beaten up by the locals when they came to the house of Uttam Barman, a small busin
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local people on January 3 foiled an extortion bid by two extortionists belonging to NDFB-RD in Laogaon area under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District. The duo was beaten up by the locals when they came to the house of Uttam Barman, a small businessman to intimidate the businessman for not paying INR 30,000 as demanded by them.
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January - 3 
security has been beefed up in Karbi Anglong on the eve of elections to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) following reports of threats to some Indian National Congress (INC) candidates by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), reports
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security has been beefed up in Karbi Anglong on the eve of elections to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) following reports of threats to some Indian National Congress (INC) candidates by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), reports The Telegraph.
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January - 3 
SFs arrested two suspected militants belonging to National Dimasa Protection Army (NDPA) from Dihangi in Dima Hasao District on January 3, reports The Times of India. The duo was identified as Bivojit Haflongbar (20), a resident of Suratnagar, and Pr
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SFs arrested two suspected militants belonging to National Dimasa Protection Army (NDPA) from Dihangi in Dima Hasao District on January 3, reports The Times of India. The duo was identified as Bivojit Haflongbar (20), a resident of Suratnagar, and Pranab Jidung (21), a resident of Gunjung in the same District.
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January - 3 
SFs on January 3 arrested one Shiva Gogoi from Sadiya in Tinsukia District. SF claimed that Gogoi has links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), had received six-month training at a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issak-Muiv
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SFs on January 3 arrested one Shiva Gogoi from Sadiya in Tinsukia District. SF claimed that Gogoi has links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), had received six-month training at a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issak-Muivah (NSCN IM) camp in Manipur, and was involved in the arms snatching case from forest guards at Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
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January - 3 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is raising a group of 21 female terrorists at its training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for carrying out sabotage activities in India, Army sources said on January 3, according to Times of India. "We have confirm
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is raising a group of 21 female terrorists at its training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for carrying out sabotage activities in India, Army sources said on January 3, according to Times of India. "We have confirmed reports that LeT is imparting training to 21 selected female terrorists at its training facilities in Muzaffarabad in PoK for carrying out terrorist activities in India," an unnamed Army official said in New Delhi. Army said the new group, named as Dukhtareen-e-Toiba, is planned to be made active in the Kashmir Valley by the LeT. The women terrorists are planned to be infiltrated into India through routes in Uri sector or using the aerial route through some other country. DNA quoted sources as saying, "Inputs reveal that 21 girls are being trained by LeT at Divalia, Muzzafarabad, under the name of Dukhtaran-e-Toiba." The group, after training, have been placed under the command of an LeT ‘commander’, Sayeed Sadaqat Hussain, for future deployment in Kashmir, the sources added. Intercepts indicate that the new front is being activated since the earlier formation of women Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) led by Asiya Andrabi has not been successful in mobilising people as it had in the past, adds The Hindu. According to reports, the sources said, the effort is to try and infiltrate these trained cadres into India either through the Uri sector or even Nepal. Another training camp, according to other information, is located at Turbeladem in PoK in which over 400 terrorists in various groups are being trained and that the facility is being commanded by a senior officer of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The sources said the ISI asked the LeT and other terror groups to carry out attacks against the Indian troops deployed on the Line of Control (LoC). These groups, the reports said, carried out reconnaissance in areas on the other side of the LoC facing the Indian forward defence locations.
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January - 3 
The Sangai Express reports that United Naga People's Council (UNPC) in a statement said that it stands for better relationship between the people of the hills and the valley (Ching+Tam) and added that Naga People's Front (NPF) is formed under the ban
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The Sangai Express reports that United Naga People's Council (UNPC) in a statement said that it stands for better relationship between the people of the hills and the valley (Ching+Tam) and added that Naga People's Front (NPF) is formed under the banner of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) as a last resort to break the Nagas of Manipur. NPF is a political organization of Nagaland and hence should not interfere in the affairs of Manipur. UNPC further stated that UNPC and its armed wing the Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) stand for the unity and peace of the people of Manipur.
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January - 3 
The Sentinel reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to take action against the “Kehoi campers” (GPRN/NSCN- Khole Kitovi) for alleged violation of ceasefire ground rul
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The Sentinel reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to take action against the “Kehoi campers” (GPRN/NSCN- Khole Kitovi) for alleged violation of ceasefire ground rules.
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January - 3 
The Sentinel reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants threw a grenade at a house adjacent to the check gate of the Directorate of Mineral Resources in Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District on January 3. However, the gren
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The Sentinel reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants threw a grenade at a house adjacent to the check gate of the Directorate of Mineral Resources in Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District on January 3. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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January - 3 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Bohin Narzary alias Barswm, from Athiabari village under Serfanguri Police
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Bohin Narzary alias Barswm, from Athiabari village under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 3. The arrested militant is allegedly involved in issuing extortion threats to the doctors of Kokrajhar RNB civil hospital and businessmen in the District.
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January - 3 
unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade on Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Moirangthem Hemanta’s residence at Tentha Khongbal in Thoubal District on January 3, while another hand grenade, which failed to explode, was discovered on January 4
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unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade on Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Moirangthem Hemanta’s residence at Tentha Khongbal in Thoubal District on January 3, while another hand grenade, which failed to explode, was discovered on January 4. No one was injured in the incident.
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January - 4 
A Dantewada District court has granted bail to the Essar general manager, who is one of the accused in the alleged payouts of the protection money by the multinational to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, reports The E
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A Dantewada District court has granted bail to the Essar general manager, who is one of the accused in the alleged payouts of the protection money by the multinational to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, reports The Economic Times. Observing that the case of the accused DVCS Verma is different from that of the other accused, the district and sessions court judge A K Beck granted him bail saying the Police have failed to produce enough evidence against him even three months after his arrest, defence counsel K K Dubey told reporters on January 4. The court ordered Verma's release on two bonds of INR 200,000 each, he said.
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January - 4 
After a slew of abductions and repeated threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during recent months, Indian Railways employees posted in far-flung areas which fall under Maoist-affected zones have sent an SOS to Railway Minister Di
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After a slew of abductions and repeated threats from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during recent months, Indian Railways employees posted in far-flung areas which fall under Maoist-affected zones have sent an SOS to Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi for better protection during duty hours, reports The Indian Express. While the coal belts in eastern and central India and key routes in the east coast region are the main areas from where these complaints have poured in, a new section proving to be a headache is Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, bordering Chhattisgarh. The Lumding section post in Tinsukia, Assam, is also another area from where complaints have poured in. The matter came to a flashpoint when an assistant loco pilot was abducted late last year and money had to be paid as ransom to get him released. Faced with this problem, the railway unions have threatened to pull out men and women engaged in vital operation-related work in these areas. “We have taken up the matter with the apex level in the ministry, including the chairman and member staff. No one wants a crippling strike, but with so many complaints pouring in, we might have no other option if we cannot find a solution,” said Shiv Gopal Mishra, general secretary of All India Railwaymen’s Federation.
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January - 4 
Bandipora Police on January 4 neutralized two militant modules, one each of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were planning the target killings in the District. Superintendent of Police (Bandipora) Bashir Ahmed Khan said that Pol
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Bandipora Police on January 4 neutralized two militant modules, one each of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were planning the target killings in the District. Superintendent of Police (Bandipora) Bashir Ahmed Khan said that Police arrested six youths in two separate raids from Hajin area of Sonawari in the District. They were affiliated with HM and LeT. Khan said that Police arrested a youth, identified as Fayaz Ahmed of village Hajin. He said that during the questioning Fayaz disclosed that he was working with the HM since last nine months. Khan said that on his disclosure, Police arrested two of his accomplices from Hajin. They have been identified as Zubair Ahmed Parray. Khan said that the trio confessed that they were working with the HM and were recruiting the youth into militant ranks. During the questioning they said that they were tasked to kill some influential political workers and Police personnel in the District. A matrix sheet and list of people of few political workers and police personnel were recovered from their possession, Khan added. Also, Police neutralized an LeT module, believed to be planning target killings, operating in Sonawari area and arrested three militants, identified as Zahoor Ahmed Dar, Ghulam Muhammad Bhat and Nissar Ahmed Ganie. Zahoor Ahmad Dar had visited Pakistan at the behest of LeT for computer training in May 2011. After staying in training camps for 15 days he returned back. Later, Zahoor Ahmed contacted a surrendered militant, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, for sending across some educated youths for computer and arms training. Ghulam Mohammed motivated Nissar Ahmed Dar at the behest of Zahoor Ahmed and sent him across for computer training and was transporting money and other material for the LeT cadres. These youths were assigned the job of targeting political activists and police personnel in the District. The arrested militants had earlier threatened Panches and Sarpanches during 2011 Panchayat elections.
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January - 4 
during a search operation, SFs arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, identified as James Engleng, along with 50 pieces of ammunition in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph.
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during a search operation, SFs arrested a Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant, identified as James Engleng, along with 50 pieces of ammunition in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 4 
in a statement on January 4, the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant groups said that contesting on Indian National Congress (INC) tickets, campaigning and organising rallies for the INC were banned, reports The Telegraph. It said anyon
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in a statement on January 4, the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant groups said that contesting on Indian National Congress (INC) tickets, campaigning and organising rallies for the INC were banned, reports The Telegraph. It said anyone defying the ban would be punished. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup(KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak(PREPAK), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-P), Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK). A spokesperson of CorCom claimed that it had masterminded a series of blasts across the place, adds The Sangai Express.
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January - 4 
One person was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kandhamal District on January 4, reports The Pioneer. No further details were available.
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One person was killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kandhamal District on January 4, reports The Pioneer. No further details were available.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) militant, identified as Pushma Das alias Tupan Patwari alias Pulas Barman alias Mithun Das, from Chandaboi border outpost (BOP) of West Garo Hills District on January 4.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) militant, identified as Pushma Das alias Tupan Patwari alias Pulas Barman alias Mithun Das, from Chandaboi border outpost (BOP) of West Garo Hills District on January 4.
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January - 4 
SFs arrested a Bangladeshi United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman identified as Philipa Sangma (21) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth around INR 3,000 from Gopinathkilla in the same District.
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SFs arrested a Bangladeshi United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman identified as Philipa Sangma (21) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth around INR 3,000 from Gopinathkilla in the same District.
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January - 4 
the Maoists set ablaze three mobile communication towers in Baragada area of Ganjam District on the first day of the two-day bandh (shut down strike) called by the Maoists in the State from January 4, reports The Hindu. According to Sub-Divisional Po
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the Maoists set ablaze three mobile communication towers in Baragada area of Ganjam District on the first day of the two-day bandh (shut down strike) called by the Maoists in the State from January 4, reports The Hindu. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Binay Kamila, the Maoists set ablaze two mobile communication towers at Goudagotha village and another at Barada village, located near Ganjam-Gajapati-Kandhamal border where Maoists are trying to increase their hold. The Maoists also pasted posters asking people to make the bandh a success and to protest anti-Maoist operations. The Maoists also threatened the company officials and staff of the Vedanta Alumina Refinery to immediately give up their jobs and leave the area, adds The Pioneer.
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January - 4 
The Sangai Express reports that Central Government is closely monitoring the activities of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) which is likely to field some proxy candidates in the coming Manipur Assembly elections as ‘Ge
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The Sangai Express reports that Central Government is closely monitoring the activities of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) which is likely to field some proxy candidates in the coming Manipur Assembly elections as ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah and senior leader V S Atem of the group held a prolonged meeting with Naga Hoho and at least six Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Nagaland People’s Front in Dimapur.
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January - 4 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants shot at and injured a woman, identified as Khwairakpam (O) Jamuna (32), at Ngairangbam under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District on January 4. Sources say that of Jamuna was shot at whe
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants shot at and injured a woman, identified as Khwairakpam (O) Jamuna (32), at Ngairangbam under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West District on January 4. Sources say that of Jamuna was shot at when she went to deliver extortion money to a militant outfit.
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January - 4 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing more than half Kilograms from Barpeta Railway over bridge in Barpeta District on January 4.
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing more than half Kilograms from Barpeta Railway over bridge in Barpeta District on January 4.
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January - 4 
Tripura Info reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four tribal youths, carrying arms and suspected to be involved in insurgent activity, from remote Balucherra area under Ganga Nagar Police Station of Dhalai District on January 4. SFs recovered
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Tripura Info reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested four tribal youths, carrying arms and suspected to be involved in insurgent activity, from remote Balucherra area under Ganga Nagar Police Station of Dhalai District on January 4. SFs recovered three country-made gun, six lethal weapons, some gunpowder and few iron metal pieces from their possession.
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January - 4 
unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at a polling camp of Indian National Congress (INC) party at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District on January 4.
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unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at a polling camp of Indian National Congress (INC) party at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District on January 4.
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January - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, suspected to have been involved in a massacre in 2010, was arrested from Kathaura village in Munger District on January 5, reports IBN Live. Superintendent of Police P Kannan said Sanjay Yadav was
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, suspected to have been involved in a massacre in 2010, was arrested from Kathaura village in Munger District on January 5, reports IBN Live. Superintendent of Police P Kannan said Sanjay Yadav was arrested during an anti-Maoist operation in the village under Dharhara Police Station. Yadav was believed to be having been involved in a massacre of five tribals at Karaili in the District in 2010, he added.
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January - 5 
A local court on January 5 acquitted five persons, including four former activists of Babbar Khalsa, in a case related to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and fire arms, according to CNN-IBN. The acquitted Babbar Khalsa activists
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A local court on January 5 acquitted five persons, including four former activists of Babbar Khalsa, in a case related to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and fire arms, according to CNN-IBN. The acquitted Babbar Khalsa activists were identified as Baljit Singh Bhau, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, Buta Singh, Balwinder Singh Dekwala. Daljit Singh Bittu, president of Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), was also acquitted. However, the court found one person, Harminder Singh Cherrian, guilty and sentenced him to three years imprisonment and also imposed a fine of INR 5000 on him. A case was registered on November 15, 2009, against seven persons under Unlawful Activities Act, Arms Act, Explosives Act and various sections of the IPC and they were arrested. Apart from the four Babbar Khalsa activists, Daljit and Harminder, Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Daya Singh Lahoria had also been arrested in the connection. However, Lahoria was acquitted by a court few months back.
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January - 5 
Army fired in air to disperse protesters in the Baramulla District where people were protesting against the power crisis and had blocked the National Highway. This is the second time that Security Forces fired on people protesting against the power c
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Army fired in air to disperse protesters in the Baramulla District where people were protesting against the power crisis and had blocked the National Highway. This is the second time that Security Forces fired on people protesting against the power crisis.
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January - 5 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said a decision on the lifting of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be taken in the coming months, according to Hindustan Times. He said, “The AFSPA issue has not been p
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said a decision on the lifting of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be taken in the coming months, according to Hindustan Times. He said, “The AFSPA issue has not been put on the backburner. Discussions are being held at the state level between civil and security forces and consultations are also on with the central government on the issue.”
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January - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Balram Sahu alias David (30), who was arrested near Jamui Railway Station in Bihar on January 3 was brought back to the jail in Ranchi District on January 5, reports India Express. Sahu, one of the
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Balram Sahu alias David (30), who was arrested near Jamui Railway Station in Bihar on January 3 was brought back to the jail in Ranchi District on January 5, reports India Express. Sahu, one of the six under trials who had escaped from a prison in Saraikela District in 2011, is an accused in half-a-dozen cases, including robbery of INR 50 million and two kilogram gold from an ICICI van and murder of two State Government functionaries, Deputy Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar and Minister Ramesh Singh Munda. David has reportedly told the Police that he had paid INR 700, 000 as bribe to the jail staff to escape from the prison. He is also learnt to have told the Police that after the jailbreak, he had been shuttling between Jamui and Moktama in Bihar.
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January - 5 
In a joint operation, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police near Madhonar village in Narayanpur District on January 5, reports Daily Bhaskar. The arreste
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In a joint operation, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police near Madhonar village in Narayanpur District on January 5, reports Daily Bhaskar. The arrested four Maoists are identified as Madhonar, Gangaram Korram, Mayaram and Dasamu Korram. The Police also recovered a cache of explosives, arms and weapons. They also seized Maoist literature and posters.
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January - 5 
Naga Hoho (Apex body of Nagas in Nagaland) on January 5 asked NSCN-K to revoke the notice against Sumi Hoho (Apex body of Sumi Tribe) ‘vice president’ Kitoho Rothoka. NSCN-K has recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign i
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Naga Hoho (Apex body of Nagas in Nagaland) on January 5 asked NSCN-K to revoke the notice against Sumi Hoho (Apex body of Sumi Tribe) ‘vice president’ Kitoho Rothoka. NSCN-K has recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign immediately or face “dire consequences”, alleging that Kitoho was siding with the Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN.
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January - 5 
On January 5, Police in Anantnag busted a six member Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the module was busted after the arrest of a youth, Younis Ahmad, of Arwani. "During his questioning he reveal that he along w
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On January 5, Police in Anantnag busted a six member Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the module was busted after the arrest of a youth, Younis Ahmad, of Arwani. "During his questioning he reveal that he along with other members of this module had arranged weapons and delivered them to the militants operating in Tral", said Police. Police said that on his disclosure his five associates who were also working for LeT were arrested. Police identified them as Shakoor-ul-Mansoor Parray, Tawseef Hussain Bhat, Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Shafi Bhat and Mohammad Younis Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmad. Police said that the module was involved in arranging and transportation of weapons and were also facilitating the movement of militants by providing them information regarding the movements of security forces in the area. The module had also succeeded in recruiting some youths into the militancy, said police. Police said that module was working at the behest of a LeT ‘commander’ of Pulwama and Kulgam.
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January - 5 
security agencies are inquiring into the possible investments by members of various militant outfits of the North Eastern region in Guwahati, reports The Assam Tribune.
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security agencies are inquiring into the possible investments by members of various militant outfits of the North Eastern region in Guwahati, reports The Assam Tribune.
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January - 5 
State home department has sounded a high alert in Upper Assam Districts, following intelligence reports that the Anti Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) may try to target the Hindi-speaking population in the run-up to Republi
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State home department has sounded a high alert in Upper Assam Districts, following intelligence reports that the Anti Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) may try to target the Hindi-speaking population in the run-up to Republic Day (January 26), reports The Telegraph.
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January - 5 
The Centre has alerted coastal states, including Gujarat and Maharashtra, and asked Navy and Coast Guard to step up patrolling in sea following an 'interception' of a telephone call - made from a ship using satellite phone off Kutch coast to the US -
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The Centre has alerted coastal states, including Gujarat and Maharashtra, and asked Navy and Coast Guard to step up patrolling in sea following an 'interception' of a telephone call - made from a ship using satellite phone off Kutch coast to the US - about possible arrival of consignment of arms and ammunition along the Indian coast line, according to Times of India. The call was intercepted by Central security agencies on December 31. An unidentified person made a call through Thuraya satellite from a ship, which was at that time at Gulf of Kutch, off the Gujarat coast, to a US number. Sources said during the 232-second English conversation, the receiver enquired about the precise maritime location of the ship, consignment of the weapons and nature of the Customs patrol. The information, including the US telephone number, has been shared with American agencies to verify the details from their end, they added.
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January - 5 
The Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy on January 5 said heavy security cover would be provided to facilitate expeditious completion of various road works taken up under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for the areas affected by Communist Pa
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The Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy on January 5 said heavy security cover would be provided to facilitate expeditious completion of various road works taken up under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for the areas affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Hindu.
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January - 5 
the Election Commission of India officials replaced Director General of Police (DGP) Y Joykumar with Additional DGP (ADGP) Ratnakar Baral after reviewing of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State.
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the Election Commission of India officials replaced Director General of Police (DGP) Y Joykumar with Additional DGP (ADGP) Ratnakar Baral after reviewing of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State.
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January - 5 
The Karnataka Director General Police (DGP) Shankar Bidari on January 5 said that as many as 100 youth, mostly tribals, from Karkala, Sringeri, Tirthahalli and Belthangady regions would be recruited into the Police to combat Communist Party of India-
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The Karnataka Director General Police (DGP) Shankar Bidari on January 5 said that as many as 100 youth, mostly tribals, from Karkala, Sringeri, Tirthahalli and Belthangady regions would be recruited into the Police to combat Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Western Ghats, reports The Hindu. Nearly 30 youth from Karkala, Tirthahalli and Sringeri region and around 10 from Belthangady region would be recruited by March 2012. Priority would be given to tribals in recruitment as they had knowledge of the forests. Zee News reports that the Karnataka Government on January 5 offered INR 300,000 solatium to the family of Sadashiva Gowda, who was allegedly gunned down by the CPI-Maoist in Hebri forests on December 28.
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January - 5 
The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘general secretary’ Thong Teron from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on January 5. SFs recovered 40 rounds of .22 live cartridges,
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The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘general secretary’ Thong Teron from Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on January 5. SFs recovered 40 rounds of .22 live cartridges, INR 5000 in cash and four empty cartridges from his residence.
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January - 5 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants triggered a hand-grenade blast at the residential complex of a businessman Taorem Deepak (41) at Yumnam Leikai Ngakraba Leirak in Imphal. However, no injuries were recorded. Security Forces (SFs)
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants triggered a hand-grenade blast at the residential complex of a businessman Taorem Deepak (41) at Yumnam Leikai Ngakraba Leirak in Imphal. However, no injuries were recorded. Security Forces (SFs) recovered another explosive from the complex.
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January - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as, Babul Marak (36) and Vijay Sangma (28), along the Indo-Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills District on January 5. SFs recover
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as, Babul Marak (36) and Vijay Sangma (28), along the Indo-Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills District on January 5. SFs recovered INR 3,800 in cash, a mobile phone with a Bangladesh SIM card and BDT 80 from them.
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January - 5 
The Times of India reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 5 urged the Civil Society members not interfere with the internal functioning of the organization. In a statement issued by the outfit it stated "
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The Times of India reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on January 5 urged the Civil Society members not interfere with the internal functioning of the organization. In a statement issued by the outfit it stated "The internal matters of NSCN-K should be left uninterrupted so long the opinions and views of the people concerned are not sought or in other words the civil societies are asked to do a thorough background check of any issue, acquire basic content and context of the nature of the issue".
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January - 5 
the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that it does not have direct evidence of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS) having any kind of nexus with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the anti-dam protest as alleged by the
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the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that it does not have direct evidence of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS) having any kind of nexus with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the anti-dam protest as alleged by the State Government.
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January - 5 
Three constables of the Orissa Police were killed and as many injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast at Badarpanga village in the Kotagarh area in Kandhamal District in the morning of January 5, re
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Three constables of the Orissa Police were killed and as many injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast at Badarpanga village in the Kotagarh area in Kandhamal District in the morning of January 5, reports Indian Express. The landmine went off when the team with two trained dogs was proceeding in a vehicle on Kotagarh-Srirampur road to the site of the blast that had taken place on January 4 in the area, State Home Secretary UN Behera told reporters, adds DNA. The blast came on the second day of the two-day bandh (shut down strike) called by the Maoists to protest the recent Police arrests and attacks on Maoists during Operation Saranda to flush them out of the forests on the Odisha-Jharkhand border. The deceased are identified as Sunasir Mohanty, Umakant Jani and Sangram Lenka. The three injured were identified as Noha Panda, Basanta Behera and Padmanav Dehuri.
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January - 6 
common people handed over two boys, identified as Bhutan Brahma (13) and Kalil Narzary (11), to Police at Karimbazar under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 6. The two boys were allegedly sent by Ranjan Daimary faction of Nat
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common people handed over two boys, identified as Bhutan Brahma (13) and Kalil Narzary (11), to Police at Karimbazar under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on January 6. The two boys were allegedly sent by Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) to collect money from one Rafikul Islam of Karimbazar.
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January - 6 
Hindustan Times reports that as opposed to 18 people, a majority of whom belonged to banned outfits were arrested in 2010, 25 full-blown terrorists were arrested in 2011. A special team of Delhi Police scanned the length and breadth of the country
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Hindustan Times reports that as opposed to 18 people, a majority of whom belonged to banned outfits were arrested in 2010, 25 full-blown terrorists were arrested in 2011. A special team of Delhi Police scanned the length and breadth of the country to bring the Indian Mujahideen (IM) to its knees in a blitzkrieg operation.
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January - 6 
In the evening of January 6, the cadres of the CPI-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) engaged the Anti -Naxal Force (ANF) personnel in an exchange of fire in Barkana Falls region near Agumbe in Shimoga District, reports The Hindu. No casualties were reported from e
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In the evening of January 6, the cadres of the CPI-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) engaged the Anti -Naxal Force (ANF) personnel in an exchange of fire in Barkana Falls region near Agumbe in Shimoga District, reports The Hindu. No casualties were reported from either sides. The suspected Maoists fled the spot after the firing. Following the incident, the Police have intensified the combing operations in the forest around Agumbe and Mastikatte. Police had tip-off on the movement of the armed group in the forest around Agumbe and Malandur. A team of ANF personnel from Agumbe camp had stayed in Malandur in the previous night anticipating the visit of Maoists to the village. During combing operations in the surrounding forest on Friday, ANF personnel had noticed suspected Maoists camping near Barkana Falls.
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January - 6 
Kandhamal District observed a bandh (shut down strike) on January 6 to register its protest against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence and as a mark of homage to the three Policemen, who died in the landmine blast on January 5, rep
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Kandhamal District observed a bandh (shut down strike) on January 6 to register its protest against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence and as a mark of homage to the three Policemen, who died in the landmine blast on January 5, reports The Times of India. Several towns of Kandhamal, including Raikia, G Udayagiri, Khajuripada and Baliguda joined the bandh, with traders downing their shutters. Schools and colleges were closed for the day as well.
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January - 6 
Militant groups operating in the Northeast have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 6, according to The Hindu. “Most militant groups
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Militant groups operating in the Northeast have realised that violence will never pay and the only way to solve their problems is peace negotiations, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on January 6, according to The Hindu. “Most militant groups have come to realise that violence will not pay, state will never allow the violence to pay. The state will never allow any violent group to overthrow, overpower the state and talks are the only way to find solutions to their problems,” he said. Chidambaram said it was heartening that most of the militant groups were in the mood to talk and most part of Northeast was free from conflict. He also said that the Centre, in collaboration with State Governments, made efforts to deal with insurgent groups operating in the region through various ways in the last two years. Chidambaram said peace agreements have been signed by the Government with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in West Bengal, UPDS in Assam and again it was on the verge of concluding another agreement with at least two groups in Assam. “ULFA, both factions of NSCN -- IM and K -- as well as NDFB are in talks mood. The talks are at different degrees. Formal talks are underway with NSCN-IM. Talks have began with ULFA and I am confident that shortly talks will begin with NDFB. Many other smaller groups are in talks mood,” he said. He said most of the Northeast was today conflict-free and there was no violence in most parts of Northeast as 2011 witnessed a new low in the level of violence where in all states together there were only 627 incidents in which 70 civilians and 32 Security Force personnel were killed. “There is a grain of truth (to it). But much has been changed in the Northeast. By any measure, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and most parts of Assam are conflict free. Conflict is today confined to Manipur, to some extent in Nagaland, and it might be paradoxical to note that the level of violence (in Nagaland) is extremely low, and some parts of Assam,” he said. The Home Minister, however, said there were still some areas of concern that include extortion and occasional kidnapping for extortion. “Extortion keeps the militant groups going. That is their source of funds....I have been saying this with responsibility that these extortion rackets must be stopped,” he added. Chidambaram said the Central government was offering support to all state governments in the region to ensure that extortion does not take place and kidnapping for extortion does not take place. “During the last year, these incidents have come down dramatically and I am confident that in 2012, the situation will be better,” he said.
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January - 6 
Several posters written in red, blue and green ink were pasted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at public places and Government offices in Dandai and Chinia areas of Garhwa District in the night of January 6 asking the villa
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Several posters written in red, blue and green ink were pasted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at public places and Government offices in Dandai and Chinia areas of Garhwa District in the night of January 6 asking the villagers, Government officials and newly elected panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) representatives to change their modus operandi, reports The Times of India. A day before [January 5], the Maoists also posted similar posters on the walls of Ranka and Ramkanda block (administrative division) offices, Ranka market, passenger shed, pramukh office and Udaypur bazaar of Ramkanda block. The posters also warned the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) to stop its activities. However, Police removed all the posters. Garhwa Superintendent of Police Michael Raj S said, "We have information that Maoists have been active in some parts of the district in a bid to consolidate their support base." Police are aware of the recent activities of the Maoists.
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January - 6 
SFs arrested one Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Pulendra Rabha (21), from Kachudola village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. A country-made AK rifle and live ammunition were recovered from him.
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SFs arrested one Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Pulendra Rabha (21), from Kachudola village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. A country-made AK rifle and live ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 6 
Sumi Hoho (apex body of the Sumi tribe) ‘Vice-President’ Kitoho Rotokha resigned from his post, reports The Telegraph. NSCN-K had recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign immediately or face “dire consequences”, alleging
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Sumi Hoho (apex body of the Sumi tribe) ‘Vice-President’ Kitoho Rotokha resigned from his post, reports The Telegraph. NSCN-K had recently asked ‘vice-president’ of Sumi Hoho, Kitoho Rotokha to resign immediately or face “dire consequences”, alleging that Kitoho was siding with the Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN.
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January - 6 
The Bodo National Conference (BNC) on January 6 asserted that a “third force” is carrying out extortion and abductions in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) in a bid to derail the efforts to initiate peace process with the National Democ
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The Bodo National Conference (BNC) on January 6 asserted that a “third force” is carrying out extortion and abductions in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD) in a bid to derail the efforts to initiate peace process with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD). BNC ‘chairperson’ Hagrama Mohilary said, “In the BTAD area, the situation has reached such an alarming level that even the poor villagers are not being spared. We have reports that in some areas the extortionists are collecting anything between Rs 50 and Rs 100 from each village household.”
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January - 6 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 6 recovered arms and ammunition from a pit close to the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amarkot sector of the Ferozepur District, according to Daily Excelsior. The weapons were found following inf
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 6 recovered arms and ammunition from a pit close to the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amarkot sector of the Ferozepur District, according to Daily Excelsior. The weapons were found following information received by BSF personnel based on an intercept, said Rajesh Gupta, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the BSF’s Ferozepur Sector Headquarter. He said that four 9mm pistols with eight magazines, two Chinese made revolvers with 36 rounds and a "pump action gun" were dug out from a pit about 300 yards inside the Indian territory close to the IB. Gupta said that the "pump action gun" was a new type of weapon recovered.
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January - 6 
The Hindu reports that the Union Government has cleared an external loan of $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance part of the programme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to speed up construction of rural roads in L
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The Hindu reports that the Union Government has cleared an external loan of $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance part of the programme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to speed up construction of rural roads in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected villages. Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh has, in a letter, urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to issue directions for negotiating and early signing of the loan, which his Ministry has cleared, to shore up resources to give thrust to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) that is way behind schedule. The ADB, which has already extended a loan of $800 million, has been petitioned with a fresh proposal for rural connectivity investment programme to construct or upgrade 7,000 km of roads connecting eligible habitations in LWE-affected States of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, besides Assam where too the PMGSY has progressed with little to cheer
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January - 6 
The Kashmir Valley on January 6 witnessed a complete shutdown against the January 3 killing of a 20-year-old youth at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Indian Express. The youth was allegedly shot dead by personnel of Central Industrial Security
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The Kashmir Valley on January 6 witnessed a complete shutdown against the January 3 killing of a 20-year-old youth at Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Indian Express. The youth was allegedly shot dead by personnel of Central Industrial Security Force during a protest demonstration against electricity crisis. The call for the strike was given by Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), an amalgam of social organisations and trade bodies. Police foiled a protest march of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and detained JKLF chairman Yasin Malik along with 12 associates at Lal Chowk in the morning.
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January - 6 
The Mumbai Police have received intelligence inputs that some terrorists from the Tibetan region of China may sneak in to India to eliminate the Tibetan spiritual guru, the Dalai Lama, according to Times of India. The intelligence inputs states that
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The Mumbai Police have received intelligence inputs that some terrorists from the Tibetan region of China may sneak in to India to eliminate the Tibetan spiritual guru, the Dalai Lama, according to Times of India. The intelligence inputs states that a Chinese national of Tibetan origin by the name Tashi Phuntsok is likely to enter India to gather intelligence on the Tibetan administration as well as to cause harm to the Dalai Lama. The input further states that six Chinese nationals of Tibetan origin, including Phuntsok, possibly from Chinese secret services, are suspected. "A good number of Chinese youth enter India on business visas, ostensibly for some clandestine activities. It's likely that they may try to visit certain areas prohibited for Chinese like Tibetan camps. The Dalai Lama visits Mumbai and other places in Maharashtra. The threat to him must not be underestimated. Loss of Chinese passport and recovery of unknown Chinese passport need to be reported promptly, so that the concerned agencies can question them. In this regard, the activities of the followers of 'Shugden cult - an anti-Dalai Lama group - need to be kept under strict vigil," the report said. An unnamed Police officer said, "He often comes to Mumbai and even goes to slums and mixes with people. We will have to enhance security cover form him in Mumbai.''
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January - 6 
The Nagaland Post reports that Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) called for 24 hours Karbi Anglong District Strike beginning on January 7 (today) from 5 am. to protest against the arrest its ‘General Secretary’ Thong Teron by S
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The Nagaland Post reports that Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) called for 24 hours Karbi Anglong District Strike beginning on January 7 (today) from 5 am. to protest against the arrest its ‘General Secretary’ Thong Teron by Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 6 
the Police started combing operation in the area and raids were being conducted in some areas of the adjoining areas in Jehanabad District, Singh added.
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the Police started combing operation in the area and raids were being conducted in some areas of the adjoining areas in Jehanabad District, Singh added.
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January - 6 
The Telegraph reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)’s demand for the formation of Garoland Autonomous Council on the lines of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) of Assam hits a barrier as Meghalaya Government is finding it difficult to
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The Telegraph reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)’s demand for the formation of Garoland Autonomous Council on the lines of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) of Assam hits a barrier as Meghalaya Government is finding it difficult to create a new council since there is already a Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). Meghalaya chief secretary W.M.S. Pariat in this regard said that unlike Assam, the present District Councils existing in the State, including GHADC, cover the whole of Meghalaya and the state is finding it difficult to create another body. According to the chief secretary, the creation of BTC-like councils was easy, as the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Assam are only in some pockets of that State.
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January - 6 
The Times of India reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged Mizoram Government resume dialogue with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) in order to find a solution to the Hmar tribal issue. The HPC-D and Mizoram Governme
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The Times of India reports that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged Mizoram Government resume dialogue with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) in order to find a solution to the Hmar tribal issue. The HPC-D and Mizoram Government began negotiations on November 11, 2010 and six months bilateral Suspension of Operations (SoO) was signed between the two. However, the peace talks were abandon when the state government sent a letter to the HPC-D leadership on December 22, 2010, saying that it would not accept 'foreigners' as members of the delegation. The HPC-D however denied that their delegation team included a foreigner.
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January - 6 
There is fresh input that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in alliance with the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), is likely to carry out attacks like 13/7 in Mumbai, Times of India reports. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), DRDO organizations, defence
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There is fresh input that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in alliance with the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), is likely to carry out attacks like 13/7 in Mumbai, Times of India reports. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), DRDO organizations, defence establishments like Mazgoan dock, naval dockyard, ONGC at Uran plant, economic institutions, aviation sector, oil and power sectors etc are vulnerable, the inputs states. Following this the Mumbai Police have alerted the Naval and coast guard and have enhanced the patrolling in the water and have asked the fishing trawlers to stay a safer distance from ONGC and other vital installations.
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January - 6 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during search operations in Gaya District on January 6, reports DNA. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team assisted by the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police raided three plac
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during search operations in Gaya District on January 6, reports DNA. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team assisted by the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police raided three places in the District and arrested the Maoists and recovered five drums (500 quintals) explosives, besides three country-made pistols and cash worth INR 475, 000 from their possession, City Superintendent of Police Satyavir Singh said.
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January - 6 
Tripura Info reports that the Central Government has provided two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) to the State. Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Tripura Frontier) PC Meena on this development said, “Though there is no security threat, ad
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Tripura Info reports that the Central Government has provided two more battalions of Border Security Force (BSF) to the State. Inspector General (IG) of BSF (Tripura Frontier) PC Meena on this development said, “Though there is no security threat, additional development has been made in vulnerable areas of Indo-Bangla border to foil intrusion bid from across the border.” He further said that deployment of two more battalions of BSF jawans, the dominance of border guards has been increased substantially. Earlier, total 16 battalions used to guard the 856 km Indo-Bangladesh borderline. The number of Border-Out-Posts (BOPs) will also be increased from 210 to 245 as part of effective border management by next one year. The newspaper report further states that the frontier still has 20 air-maintained BOPs where logistic support are being ensured only through helicopter. The international border in three subdivisions- Kanchanpur (36.8 km) in North Tripura District, Gandacherra (34.56km) and Longthrai Valley (39.16 km) in Dhalai District - are yet to be fenced. The report further states that only 100 plus kilometre has been brought under the flood lighting out of total 856 km international border.
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January - 6 
unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of INC candidate W Brajabidhu at Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West District on January 6. No injuries were reported. Another grenade was recovered at the residence of the MLA on January 7.
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unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of INC candidate W Brajabidhu at Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West District on January 6. No injuries were reported. Another grenade was recovered at the residence of the MLA on January 7.
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January - 7 
A civilian was killed and five others including two Policemen were injured when militants carried out serial and well-coordinated attack against Police at Sopore town of Sopore District on January 7, reports Daily Excelsior. In the firing between mil
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A civilian was killed and five others including two Policemen were injured when militants carried out serial and well-coordinated attack against Police at Sopore town of Sopore District on January 7, reports Daily Excelsior. In the firing between militants and police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a shopkeeper Mehrajudin Hajjam was killed on the spot. Three other shopkeepers, Haji Muhammad Ramzan Khuru, Tariq Ahmad Langu of Shams Pan and Muhammad Muzaffar Bisati of Modern Jewellery shop were injured. Two Police men were also injured in the militant firing. They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad and Altaf Ahmad.
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January - 7 
a joint team of Police and Assam Rifles continued crackdowns in three Assembly constituencies of Keishamthong, Singjamei and Thongju and arrested two cadres of the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) from Thongju. Police recovered a lethod gun, five letho
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a joint team of Police and Assam Rifles continued crackdowns in three Assembly constituencies of Keishamthong, Singjamei and Thongju and arrested two cadres of the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) from Thongju. Police recovered a lethod gun, five lethod shells, two 9mm pistols, one China-made hand grenade and a huge quantity of ammunition from them. One of the arrested cadres is self-styled ‘second lieutenant’ Athokpam Surchandra alias Ninthou alias Chaothoi who is working as “secretary” of the Greater Imphal area.
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January - 7 
As the filing of nominations for the panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections began on January 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found in Nuapada District where the Maoists claimed that they wou
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As the filing of nominations for the panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) elections began on January 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found in Nuapada District where the Maoists claimed that they would participate in the polls, reports IBN Live. The posters, written both in Hindi and Odia, were found in Nuapada and Komna blocks (administrative division) on January 7. However, in both the areas, the posters carried different messages. Posters written in Odia - issued by CPI-Maoist Chhattisgarh-Odisha division - were found in gram panchayats of Komna block, Bhainsadani gram panchayat of Boden block and Nangelbeda and Ghatmal gram panchayats of Sinapali block asking aspirants to take their consent for contesting in the polls. The Maoists also stated that those daring to contest the polls without intimating the outfit, would face dire consequences. In the posters written in Hindi - issued by CPI-Maoist Mainpur division and found in Dharambandha and Bharuamunda gram panchayats of Nuapada block - the Maoists have asked people to stay alert for the polls. The Maoists stated that those willing to contest ‘should be poor, committed for the cause of the poor, be truthful and honest’.
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January - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 7 stabbed a 47-year-old civilian, Suresh Erra Alam, to death in Nandigaon village in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharastra, reports Indian Express. “Suresh Erra
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 7 stabbed a 47-year-old civilian, Suresh Erra Alam, to death in Nandigaon village in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharastra, reports Indian Express. “Suresh Erra Alam was picked up by Naxals from his house in the night and was taken to a place near the village, where he was stabbed in the chest with a sharp weapon,” Additional Superintendent of Police Sudhir Hiremath said.
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January - 7 
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on January 7 said that the Government hopes that acquisition of new safety features would help tackle the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), according to Times of India. "This acquisition of new securi
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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on January 7 said that the Government hopes that acquisition of new safety features would help tackle the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), according to Times of India. "This acquisition of new security features is being done in an efficient and transparent manner. I am hopeful that with the upgrade of security features, the Government will be able to check the menace of fake currency circulation in the country," Mukherjee said. "The reforms related to security features will also ensure that the incidences of fake currency are reduced considerably. The functioning of the line being inaugurated today will further add to our efforts in this direction," the finance minister said. The Coinage Act, 2011, was recently enacted by Parliament. This is expected to simplify the provisions related to coins and currencies by amalgamating four Acts and one Ordinance relating to coinage. The Act enables the government to establish a new mint at any place based on the rising demand of coins. It also provides for stringent punishment with imprisonment that may extend up to seven years and with fine if a person is found to be making or melting or destroying the coins, Mukherjee said.
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January - 7 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested from Sheohar District on January 7, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided Sultanpur village and arrested the four Maoists, Superintendent
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested from Sheohar District on January 7, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided Sultanpur village and arrested the four Maoists, Superintendent of Police (SP) Natasha Guria said. The Police recovered two country-made pistols and eleven live cartridges from them, the SP said. Those arrested were involved in several Maoist operations in the District during the past four years, the SP said.
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January - 7 
Indian Coast Guard is in the process of activating four new stations and two air stations besides inducting over 12 ships and 10 aircraft in its force in the immediate future as part of a major expansion and modernisation drive, Coast Guard Regional
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Indian Coast Guard is in the process of activating four new stations and two air stations besides inducting over 12 ships and 10 aircraft in its force in the immediate future as part of a major expansion and modernisation drive, Coast Guard Regional Commander (East) Inspector General Satya Prakash Sharma said on January 7, according to Times of India. "The capacity building projects of the Coast Guard and Marine Police are under full swing. We are in the process of activating four new stations, two new air stations besides inducting more than 20 ships and 10 aircraft in the immediate future," he informed.
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January - 7 
militants on January 7 set ablaze Indian National Congress’s (INC) Jiribam office. Some plastic chairs kept inside the office were destroyed in the arson.
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militants on January 7 set ablaze Indian National Congress’s (INC) Jiribam office. Some plastic chairs kept inside the office were destroyed in the arson.
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January - 7 
One militant was also injured in the earlier reported January 7 serial and coordinated attacks by militants, targeting Policemen, which killed a civilian and injured five persons, three civilians and two Policemen, in the Sopore area of Baramulla Di
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One militant was also injured in the earlier reported January 7 serial and coordinated attacks by militants, targeting Policemen, which killed a civilian and injured five persons, three civilians and two Policemen, in the Sopore area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving the details, Superintendent of Police (SP, Sopore), Imtiaz Ahmad said that militants fired at Sopore Police Station at around 10.50am. However, no one was injured in the attack. The SP immediately dispatched a reinforcement party to the Police Station to take on militants. The party included the escort gypsy of the SP. When the mobile bunker of the Police crossed the Main Chowk, the gypsy following it was caught in a traffic jam. The two Policemen came out to clear the traffic and a group of militants fired at them resulting in an encounter that lasted for about half an hour. In the firing between militants and Police, a shopkeeper Mehrajudin Hajjam was killed on the spot. Three other shopkeepers and two Policemen were also injured in the militant firing. When they were being removed to the hospital for treatment, militants hurled a grenade towards the vehicle in which they were being carried near General Bus Stand. However, one was injured in the attack, Police added.
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January - 7 
Police and the Assam Rifles arrested 12 militants and their supporters involved in attacks on Congress offices and the party leaders’ houses and confiscated weapons in crackdowns mounted in view of militant threat to the party’s candidates and its wo
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Police and the Assam Rifles arrested 12 militants and their supporters involved in attacks on Congress offices and the party leaders’ houses and confiscated weapons in crackdowns mounted in view of militant threat to the party’s candidates and its workers. The Police arrested 10 members and supporters of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak - Progressive (PREPAK-P) from different places in Bishnupur and Imphal East Districts. Two AK assault rifles, a 9mm pistol, three hand grenades, a laptop and one Maruti van were seized.
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January - 7 
Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade near the entrance of Sangai Express newspaper in Imphal city of Manipur on January 7, reports Telegraph. This is the second time that militants have left a grenade at the entrance to a newspaper office in Impha
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Police recovered a Chinese hand grenade near the entrance of Sangai Express newspaper in Imphal city of Manipur on January 7, reports Telegraph. This is the second time that militants have left a grenade at the entrance to a newspaper office in Imphal since January 1.
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January - 7 
SFs arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman, Sunil Basumatari (38), from Pansali village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District on January 7. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with one round ammunition from him.
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SFs arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman, Sunil Basumatari (38), from Pansali village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District on January 7. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with one round ammunition from him.
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January - 7 
The blasting of the Forest Department Office and check-post at Lothugedda in Vishakhapatnam District by members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) around midnight of January 7 is seen as an attempt by the Maoists to make their presen
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The blasting of the Forest Department Office and check-post at Lothugedda in Vishakhapatnam District by members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) around midnight of January 7 is seen as an attempt by the Maoists to make their presence felt in the region, reports The Hindu. The Maoists have demanded that the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) hand over the coffee plantations to tribals and wanted lifting of cases against tribals of Balapalam village. They appealed to the tribals to oppose bauxite mining in the Agency. It is said that around 50 Maoists belonging to the Korukonda Dalam (action squad) and their sympathisers participated in the blast.
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January - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Enkana Kadranga (35), at Tolopalesu village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District on January 7, reports The Times of India. Maoists suspected him t
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Enkana Kadranga (35), at Tolopalesu village under Bandhugaon Police Station in Koraput District on January 7, reports The Times of India. Maoists suspected him to be a ‘Police informer’. According to sources a group of armed Maoists waylaid Kadranga, who along with three other villagers, was returning to Tolopalesu from Elgawalsa, within Bandhugaon Police limits, and killed Kadranga by slitting his throat with a sharp-edged weapon. The two companions of Kadranga were assaulted before being freeed. Sources said the Maoists belonged to the Jhanjabati Committee of the outfit.
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January - 7 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a polling camp injuring a civilian at Charangpat Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District on January 7. The victim is identified as Thingujam Lukhoi (38).
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a polling camp injuring a civilian at Charangpat Mamang Leikai in Thoubal District on January 7. The victim is identified as Thingujam Lukhoi (38).
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January - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Sonaram R Sangma alias Chonkam, surrendered before South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M K Singh on January 7.
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The Shillong Times reports that one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Sonaram R Sangma alias Chonkam, surrendered before South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M K Singh on January 7.
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January - 7 
troops of 38 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG) recovered a consignment of explosive devices from village Sanjot in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries included five grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher
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troops of 38 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group (SOG) recovered a consignment of explosive devices from village Sanjot in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries included five grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), five UBGL launchers, one I Com radio set, one UBGL antenna and some eatables. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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January - 7 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on January 7 released an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, ‘sergeant major’ Meikiurou Kamei alias Charlis (40), who was caught by the ZUF cadres from Awangkhun in Tamenglong Distric
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on January 7 released an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, ‘sergeant major’ Meikiurou Kamei alias Charlis (40), who was caught by the ZUF cadres from Awangkhun in Tamenglong District on January 1.
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January - 8 
a top Maoist, identified as Kashi Chaudhary, was arrested from Suarwa Manava village in Rohtas District, Superintendent of Police, Manu Maharaj said, reports DNA. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the area and arrested Kashi, SP Maharaj said. Ch
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a top Maoist, identified as Kashi Chaudhary, was arrested from Suarwa Manava village in Rohtas District, Superintendent of Police, Manu Maharaj said, reports DNA. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the area and arrested Kashi, SP Maharaj said. Chaudhary was wanted in connection with several Maoist operations, he said. The Police recovered a stolen Police rifle and 40 cartridges from him.
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January - 8 
According to The Telegraph, an official source in Upper Assam said that a secret message issued by the Tinsukia District administration on December 27, 2011 to the State Government and the Police headquarters informed that extortion notes were served
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According to The Telegraph, an official source in Upper Assam said that a secret message issued by the Tinsukia District administration on December 27, 2011 to the State Government and the Police headquarters informed that extortion notes were served to a few persons in Ambikapur, including a woman ward member of Ambikapur gaon panchayat (Village level local self-Government institution). A group of about seven armed men, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, had served the notes on December 20. The missive said the husband of the ward member who received the extortion note runs a small khuti (unorganised dairy farm) at 9 Kilo Khuti area, which is the last border point of Assam with Arunachal Pradesh. The area is on the edge of dense Kundal Kalia reserve forest, beyond which lies Lohit and Lower Dibang Valley Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
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January - 8 
Bishnupur Police commandos on January 8 arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre and claimed that the said cadre has been instructed by his superiors to cause disturbances to a public meeting of the Congress party reports Kanglaonline. The arr
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Bishnupur Police commandos on January 8 arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre and claimed that the said cadre has been instructed by his superiors to cause disturbances to a public meeting of the Congress party reports Kanglaonline. The arrested militant has been identified as Moirangthem Manaoba alias Prem. One 9mm pistol loaded with nine bullets and one Chinese hand-grenade were recovered from his possession.
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January - 8 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on January 8 said, "There is an urgent need for strengthening of the security grid and ensure that the peace prevails across Jammu and Kashmir," according to CNN-IBN. He stressed the need to speed up the rate
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on January 8 said, "There is an urgent need for strengthening of the security grid and ensure that the peace prevails across Jammu and Kashmir," according to CNN-IBN. He stressed the need to speed up the rate of finalising the cases and bring the criminals of justice.
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January - 8 
Eastern Mirror reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed that two militants belonging to Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) were killed and four other got injured when the latter attacked NSCN-IM camp in Ch
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Eastern Mirror reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) claimed that two militants belonging to Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) were killed and four other got injured when the latter attacked NSCN-IM camp in Chasha village in Tirap District on January 8.
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January - 8 
former Special Police Officers (SPOs) expressed apprehension that around 70 of the 278 personnel discharged from duty last year might have joined insurgent groups.
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former Special Police Officers (SPOs) expressed apprehension that around 70 of the 278 personnel discharged from duty last year might have joined insurgent groups.
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January - 8 
Nambol BCC office was also attacked with a hand grenade. SFs later recovered the unexploded grenade in Bishnupur District.
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Nambol BCC office was also attacked with a hand grenade. SFs later recovered the unexploded grenade in Bishnupur District.
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January - 8 
one hand grenade was found at the residence of a supporter of PDA Chairman Kh Loken.
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one hand grenade was found at the residence of a supporter of PDA Chairman Kh Loken.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Mohammad Saidul Islam (26), at Bhangnamari village in Chirang District on January 8. One .9mm pistol and live ammunition were recovered from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Mohammad Saidul Islam (26), at Bhangnamari village in Chirang District on January 8. One .9mm pistol and live ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the Congress Bhawan complex in Imphal City on January 8.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the Congress Bhawan complex in Imphal City on January 8.
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January - 8 
SFs retrieved the grenade from the house of K Bhubaneshwar at Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai in Imphal East District.
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SFs retrieved the grenade from the house of K Bhubaneshwar at Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai in Imphal East District.
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January - 8 
Shyam Nandan Sharma alias Lota Singh, a ‘zonal secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested in Begusarai District, reports DNA. SP Chhatranil Singh said acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Sharma, near Bagha rail outpost. The Pol
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Shyam Nandan Sharma alias Lota Singh, a ‘zonal secretary’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested in Begusarai District, reports DNA. SP Chhatranil Singh said acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Sharma, near Bagha rail outpost. The Police recovered some explosives and a landmine along with a mobile phone from him.
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January - 8 
The Assam Tribune reports that three Civilians were injured and a house was set ablaze during a clash between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) at Chasa village in Tirap District on
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The Assam Tribune reports that three Civilians were injured and a house was set ablaze during a clash between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) at Chasa village in Tirap District on January 8. The clashes have now stopped after arrival of Security Forces in the area.
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January - 8 
the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kan
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the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups has claimed responsibility for the all the recent blasts and Jiribam INC office arson in Imphal East District. The CorCom comprises of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup(KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak- Progressive (PREPAK-P), Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK).
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January - 8 
The Nagaland Post reports that State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 8 denied Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s recent accusation that the Government [Nagaland Naga Peoples Front (NPF) led] allowed a meeting of its legislators and top Nati
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The Nagaland Post reports that State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 8 denied Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s recent accusation that the Government [Nagaland Naga Peoples Front (NPF) led] allowed a meeting of its legislators and top Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN I-M) leaders to discuss candidates for Manipur Assembly elections.
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January - 8 
The Nagaland Post reports that United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA), a Kuki militant group based in Karbi Anglong District, on January 8 declared unilateral ceasefire with the Central and State Government
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The Nagaland Post reports that United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA), a Kuki militant group based in Karbi Anglong District, on January 8 declared unilateral ceasefire with the Central and State Government
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January - 9 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the camp office of a road construction firm and set ablaze four vehicles on national highway no.77 in Sitamarhi District on January 9, reports Zee News. Deputy Superintendent of
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the camp office of a road construction firm and set ablaze four vehicles on national highway no.77 in Sitamarhi District on January 9, reports Zee News. Deputy Superintendent of Police Alok Kumar said, the Maoists after the operation last night pasted a pamphlet asking the private firm to stop construction of the road. A combing operation has been launched in the area to arrest the Maoists.
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January - 9 
at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting, chaired by chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda, Director General of Police (DGP), Shankar M. Bidari said that only 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are operati
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at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting, chaired by chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda, Director General of Police (DGP), Shankar M. Bidari said that only 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are operating in the State, reports Bangalore Mirror. “We will ensure that Karnataka is free of naxals by 2012-end,” he said. He also added that the intelligence network in Maoist- affected areas had been strengthened and would show results soon.
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January - 9 
based on Chonkam’s information Security Forces (SFs) recovered one AK-47 along with 150 rounds of live ammunition, which were hidden in a jungle in West Garo Hills District.
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based on Chonkam’s information Security Forces (SFs) recovered one AK-47 along with 150 rounds of live ammunition, which were hidden in a jungle in West Garo Hills District.
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January - 9 
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurusaran Nayak escaped a bid on his life when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired indiscriminately a few metres away from his car near Harta village in West Sing
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurusaran Nayak escaped a bid on his life when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired indiscriminately a few metres away from his car near Harta village in West Singhbhum District on January 9, reports DNA. The legislator was returning after inaugurating the chief minister's Kanyadan Yojana at Harta Middle School in the District when the incident took place. "I was the target of the Maoists, but I am safe," Nayak said when contacted.
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January - 9 
Following inputs by intelligence agencies, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-affected States to tighten security and monitor activities of the Left-wing insurgents, especially with the Communist Party
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Following inputs by intelligence agencies, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-affected States to tighten security and monitor activities of the Left-wing insurgents, especially with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) planning to hold its party congress next month, after a gap of five years, in Jharkhand’s dense forests, reports The Indian Express. Among other things, the CPI-Maoist is also likely to recast its Politburo and Central Committee since it has lost many top-rung leaders — either killed by security forces or arrested — in the past one year.
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January - 9 
IBN Live reports that speaking at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting held at the Police chief’s office on January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister, D.V Sadanand Gowda observed that there was no co-ordination between the Anti-Maoist
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IBN Live reports that speaking at the Karnataka State Senior Police Officers’ Annual Meeting held at the Police chief’s office on January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister, D.V Sadanand Gowda observed that there was no co-ordination between the Anti-Maoist Force and the local Police, reports The New Indian Express. “If they work together, better results can be expected. We have plans to depute young and energetic staff to the ANF,” he added. Home Minister, R. Ashok said that the Maoist activities in the State were curbed and there was information that supari (contract) killers from Tamil Nadu were operating with the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 9 
In a joint operation, a special team comprising personnel of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Border Security Force and the West Bengal Police arrested one Morgen Hossain (23) of Malda in West Bengal on January 9, reports The Hindu. Inves
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In a joint operation, a special team comprising personnel of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Border Security Force and the West Bengal Police arrested one Morgen Hossain (23) of Malda in West Bengal on January 9, reports The Hindu. Investigators seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 27,000 from Hossain, suspected to be the kingpin of FICN operations in India. Based on his information and specific intelligence inputs, the agency conducted raids in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal and arrested 10 suspects. They arrestees included Habibul Rahaman (26), Abdul Mutalik (25) and Prashant Mondal (23) of Malda working in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Manik Sheikh (24) of Malda, Bahadur Yadav (30) of New Delhi, Sajib-ul-Haq (20), Anwar (21), Jamal Sheik (24) and Akram (19) of Malda working in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh). High-quality FICN printed in Pakistan and smuggled into India via Bangladesh were recovered from their possession, Police sources said. Almost all the accused were employed as construction workers, the sources said. Hossain was alleged to have agents across the country who entered different States in the guise of construction workers. Their modus operandi was to circulate FICN of denomination INR 1,000, INR 500 and FICN 100. Unemployed youth of Malda were lured into the network and sent to different States to distribute the FICN. They would make small purchases in shops using FICN. Another modus operandi was to exchange by offering three times the quantum against original currency. “The quality of FICN is almost 98 per cent accurate. Only an expert using relevant equipment can detect that it is a fake note. The prime suspect and his main associates are part of a gang that is operating at the behest of a terrorist organisation,” an investigator said. The original currency gathered by the accused in various States would be deposited in the bank account of Hossain and they would get a commission for it. “We have asked bank officials to freeze the bank accounts of the suspects and further investigation is on to identify the entire network involved in the offence in India and abroad,” he added. The raids began across the country on January 8.
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January - 9 
In a letter received by certain local dailies in Udupi District on January 9, a person who claimed himself to be Vishwa representing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), confirmed that they were involved in the killing of Sadashiva Gowda
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In a letter received by certain local dailies in Udupi District on January 9, a person who claimed himself to be Vishwa representing the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), confirmed that they were involved in the killing of Sadashiva Gowda (50) near Kabbinale Tingalamatti in Karkala, reports Daijiworld.com. The letter however, claims that they had not tortured Gowda as reported by the media.
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January - 9 
Intelligence agencies have reportedly received inputs that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has sought the help of Assam based insurgent group, Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), indicating a retaliation of an “unprecedented scal
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Intelligence agencies have reportedly received inputs that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has sought the help of Assam based insurgent group, Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), indicating a retaliation of an “unprecedented scale” to avenge the killing of its politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji in West Bengal on November 24, 2011. Talking to Nagaland Post, a senior Police official said they have received inputs that “something big” would happen anytime, anywhere. He said Centre has also informed all Maoist infested states to be on high alert. Reports said that ground-level intelligence gathered by Central agencies revealed that top Maoist leadership has been constantly interacting with KLO in the last one month. According to highly placed sources, Maoists have sought “on an urgent basis” large consignment of sophisticated weapons, including AK rifles, rocket launchers, claymore mines and even RDX to specifically target security agencies. “This is specific human intelligence received from the ground level so the inputs are very specific and precise. Thus we have already cautioned concerned security agencies and states. The news of Naxals using RDX in future attacks is indeed very disturbing. This reveals they are desperate and determined to cause large scale damage,” a senior Government official said. It has been learnt that the KLO has communicated to their counterparts and even United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leadership in Bangladesh the fresh demand by Maoists. Vigil along the India-Bangladesh border has been stepped up anticipating delivery of large quantity of arms and ammunitions.
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January - 9 
Junesh Pradhan, panchayat samiti (block level local self-Government institution) chairman of Daringbadi block in Kandhamal District, was arrested by the Police on January 9 for his alleged involvement in the Maoist triggered landmine blast that kille
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Junesh Pradhan, panchayat samiti (block level local self-Government institution) chairman of Daringbadi block in Kandhamal District, was arrested by the Police on January 9 for his alleged involvement in the Maoist triggered landmine blast that killed three Policemen near Badarpanga village on Kotagarh-Srirampur road on January 5, reports The Hindu. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, southern range, R. K. Sharma said during interrogation Junesh has confessed of his links with Maoists and involvement in the landmine blast.
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January - 9 
Naga women bodies including Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur (NWHD), Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) Nagaland and Western Sumi Totomi Hoho (WSTH) Dimapur, expressing “unhappiness towards the false allegation” against Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Husheli Sema by NSCN-
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Naga women bodies including Naga Women Hoho, Dimapur (NWHD), Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) Nagaland and Western Sumi Totomi Hoho (WSTH) Dimapur, expressing “unhappiness towards the false allegation” against Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Husheli Sema by NSCN-K, appealed the group to “desist” from such accusations. NSCN-K had recently accused the DC of ‘fund diversion.
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January - 9 
Representatives from the Central and Government of Arunachal Pradesh as well as All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and Citizenship Demand Committee for Chakma and Hajong refugees are members of the committee on January 9, arrived at a cons
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Representatives from the Central and Government of Arunachal Pradesh as well as All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and Citizenship Demand Committee for Chakma and Hajong refugees are members of the committee on January 9, arrived at a consensus that the Chakma and Hajong refugees, who came to India between 1964 and 1969, can be accepted as Indian citizens.
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January - 9 
SFs recovered two unexploded grenades from in Imphal West District.
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SFs recovered two unexploded grenades from in Imphal West District.
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January - 9 
Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), told The Assam Tribune that the MHA has already taken a decision that a major crackdown should be launched to check the menace of extortion. Singh added that the MHA’s
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Shambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), told The Assam Tribune that the MHA has already taken a decision that a major crackdown should be launched to check the menace of extortion. Singh added that the MHA’s views would be formally communicated to the State Government shortly. Singh said that according to information available with the MHA, rampant extortions are going on in areas like Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa, Darrang, Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong etc. He said that the Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has been trying to launch extortion drive in upper Assam Districts, but the outfit has not been successful because of operations by Police and Security Forces and also because of the fact that the outfit now does not have the strength like the past. He said that the Government is aware of the fact that ULFA-ATF leader Paresh Baruah, who stays mostly in Myanmar and China, has been calling up people demanding money and one person who received a call from the ULFA leader in Dibrugarh formally informed the Government. On the overall law and order situation in the North East region, Singh said that the though the situation in Assam has improved, “things are yet to stabilize” and that is why the tenure of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was extended for another year. The Government of Assam also wanted extension of the AFSA. Singh admitted that the situation in Manipur is still bad. He said that though the GNLA is on rampage in Meghalaya, the recent operations yielded results, while, the inter-factional clashes resulted in deterioration of the situation in Nagaland. On the activities of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) groups, Singh said that the death of senior CPI-Maoist leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji must have affected the move of the Maoists to establish stronghold in the region. He said that according to information available with the Government, Kishanji visited Assam and Manipur just before his death in West Bengal.
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January - 9 
The Sentinel Reports that State Home minister R Lalzirliana on January 8 said that State Government would not resume talks with Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC-D] ‘merely’ because of the Centre’s pressure to do so. Lalzirliana asked, “How
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The Sentinel Reports that State Home minister R Lalzirliana on January 8 said that State Government would not resume talks with Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC-D] ‘merely’ because of the Centre’s pressure to do so. Lalzirliana asked, “How could the Centre ask us to talk to the outfit now when the Union Home Ministry, a few months back, had itself asked state governments to deal with the insurgent outfits as dacoits? “.
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January - 9 
The Telegraph reports that three powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts occurred at a Communist Party of India (CPI) election rally venue Hijam Irabot memorial complex at Lamlai in Imphal East District on January 9.Security Forces (SFs) la
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The Telegraph reports that three powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts occurred at a Communist Party of India (CPI) election rally venue Hijam Irabot memorial complex at Lamlai in Imphal East District on January 9.Security Forces (SFs) later recovered three more unexploded IEDs weighing 5 kilograms each from the same venue. Nobody was injured but the venue was extensively damaged. State Agriculture Minister, Pheiroijam Parijat Singh was scheduled to kick off his election campaign from here.
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January - 10 
according to Palamu Superintendent of Police A T Mathew, Forces will not be withdrawn from Palamu for the Uttar Pradesh polls, which will have no impact on the ongoing operations against the Maoists, reports The Times of India. "We expect some forces
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according to Palamu Superintendent of Police A T Mathew, Forces will not be withdrawn from Palamu for the Uttar Pradesh polls, which will have no impact on the ongoing operations against the Maoists, reports The Times of India. "We expect some forces of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) to be taken out from here for UP polls, but this will not come in the way of anti-Maoist operations here," he said on January 9. However, JAP personnel have been moved out of Jharkhand to Manipur for assembly election in the north-eastern states slated to be held in February. "Palamu division shares its borders with Chandauli and Sonebhadra in UP, where there is a heavy presence of Maoists," said the CRPF DIG adding that extremism in these places was on the wane.
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January - 10 
at least six persons including two women were injured in a bomb attack, which was carried out by unidentified militants at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan, located at Khuyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District. Khumukcham Joykishan
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at least six persons including two women were injured in a bomb attack, which was carried out by unidentified militants at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan, located at Khuyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District. Khumukcham Joykishan Singh is contesting the upcoming Assembly Elections under Trinamool Congress party.
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January - 10 
during a special operation carried out by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police at Hunterganj locality in Chatra District, a CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander', identified as Madanji alias Tiwariji alias Basudeb Bhuyan, was arrest
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during a special operation carried out by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police at Hunterganj locality in Chatra District, a CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander', identified as Madanji alias Tiwariji alias Basudeb Bhuyan, was arrested, reports IBN Live. Chatra SP Anup Birtheray said Madanji was wanted in about ten cases. A rifle, a pistol and 20 detonators were recovered from him.
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January - 10 
In a path-breaking measure, the Union Government has decided to involve missionary groups of various hues in taking its programmes to the people in areas affected by Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] activities, reports The Hindu. Apart from givin
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In a path-breaking measure, the Union Government has decided to involve missionary groups of various hues in taking its programmes to the people in areas affected by Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] activities, reports The Hindu. Apart from giving the green signal to engage Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Narainpur District in Chhattisgarh, which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) claims to be a liberated zone, Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh has decided to engage the services of Catholic bishops to spearhead development activities among the tribals of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, three States affected by LWE activities. In a letter to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, Ramesh has given his clearance for an INR 230 million proposal of the ashram to undertake various activities in the Maoist-affected District. According to Ramesh, the ashram is the only group working in Narainpur District since its inception in 1985 while the Government has been unable to make its presence felt.
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January - 10 
Policemen across Mumbai will now be trained in handling the situation effectively at terror sites in case of an attack till well-trained personnel take charge, reports Outlook. Talking about a plan in the pipeline, Arup Patnaik, Police Commissioner,
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Policemen across Mumbai will now be trained in handling the situation effectively at terror sites in case of an attack till well-trained personnel take charge, reports Outlook. Talking about a plan in the pipeline, Arup Patnaik, Police Commissioner, said on January 10, "On terror front, we want to train our men at 90 Police Stations so that they immediately reach the spot and handle the situation till teams from elite units such as Force One and National Security Guards arrive." He said the lower-run Policemen, who will be the first responders, will also be equipped with advanced weapons soon. The 40,000-strong Police Force already has Quick Response Teams, mandated to immediately reach the terror spot and take positions till commandos arrive. According to a recent intelligence report, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in association with Indian Mujahideen (IM) is planning to carry out attacks in Mumbai and Delhi in near future. Probable targets include ports and vital installations on the coastal front.
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January - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Anti Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) linkman, at Basbari village of Kokrajhar District on January 10. The linkman were identified as Jayanta Kumar Brahma (22), Bhuvan Brahma (48) and Jiv
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Anti Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) linkman, at Basbari village of Kokrajhar District on January 10. The linkman were identified as Jayanta Kumar Brahma (22), Bhuvan Brahma (48) and Jivan Chand Brahma (25). SFs also recovered large quantity of arms, ammunition and weapon making tools and equipments from the houses of the individuals. During interrogation, the arrestees revealed that they have been running this factory to supply weapons to ULFA-ATF cadres and these weapons are also used for extortion and kidnapping incidents in the area.
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January - 10 
SFs arrested a United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) overground worker, identified as Hemanta alias James (24), near Koijam village in Thoubal District on January 10. Two hand grenades have been recovered from him.
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SFs arrested a United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) overground worker, identified as Hemanta alias James (24), near Koijam village in Thoubal District on January 10. Two hand grenades have been recovered from him.
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January - 10 
SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of a Communist Party of India (CPI) worker Thokchom Nabakumar (40) of Lamlai Makha in Imphal East District.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of a Communist Party of India (CPI) worker Thokchom Nabakumar (40) of Lamlai Makha in Imphal East District.
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January - 10 
SFs recovered a hand grenade in the courtyard of State Electricity Department’s employee, Tongbram Ibochou (56) of Sagolband Thongam Leikai, in Imphal West District.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade in the courtyard of State Electricity Department’s employee, Tongbram Ibochou (56) of Sagolband Thongam Leikai, in Imphal West District.
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January - 10 
some unidentified militants left a hand grenade near the gate of one a local businessman, Sapam Noren (58), from Naga-mapal Kangjabi Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District.
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some unidentified militants left a hand grenade near the gate of one a local businessman, Sapam Noren (58), from Naga-mapal Kangjabi Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District.
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January - 10 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three labourers of a private construction company after setting ablaze five earthmoving machines at two places in Sitamarhi District on January 10, reports The Telegraph. The Poli
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted three labourers of a private construction company after setting ablaze five earthmoving machines at two places in Sitamarhi District on January 10, reports The Telegraph. The Police said about 25 armed cadres raided the construction site of Rajendra Singh and Brothers Construction (Private) Ltd Company at Maniari on Sitamarhi-Riga Road around 10.30pm [local time] and held the labourers captive. The Maoists also fired in the air and hurled bombs to terrorise the residents, who could not muster courage to challenge them. The Maoists later escaped from the area abducting three labourers. They also left pamphlets demanding money from the owner of the company. The abducted labourers were identified as Ram Lal Mahto, a resident of Purnahiya in Sheohar District, Harendra Singh of Musahari in Muzaffarpur District and Shishupal Yadav of Runnisaidpur in Sitamarhi District.
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January - 10 
The Army on January 10 said that Security Forces had foiled numerous infiltration attempts and terrorists were on the run with their leadership eliminated to a great extent in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "The relentless hard work by se
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The Army on January 10 said that Security Forces had foiled numerous infiltration attempts and terrorists were on the run with their leadership eliminated to a great extent in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "The relentless hard work by security forces has kept terrorists on the run in Jammu and Kashmir", General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said. "As their numbers have dwindled and the leadership has been eliminated to a great extent, the operations are now entering a more difficult phase," he added. "This demands excellent synergy among all security forces, intelligence agencies and the civil administration," the Army officer said. He expressed hope the terrorists would be dealt a final blow in the state soon.
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January - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an excavation site owned by Panem Coal Mines Limited at Katahaldih in Amrapara in Pakur District and killed a security guard on January 10, reports The Telegraph. According to reports,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an excavation site owned by Panem Coal Mines Limited at Katahaldih in Amrapara in Pakur District and killed a security guard on January 10, reports The Telegraph. According to reports, over two dozen Maoists armed with sophisticated firearms and traditional weapons stormed the coal excavation site around 4pm (local time), firing indiscriminately on security guards posted there. One of the guards, Pramod Yadav, was killed in the firing while at least four others sustained bullet injuries. Before leaving, the Maoists set ablaze an earthmover, though company sources said three vehicles had been burnt. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vinay Kumar Pandey confirmed Yadav’s death, but refused to comment on the condition of the others. “So far, we have been told that one guard was killed in the firing, but we have no information about the injured,” the DIG said, adding that Pakur Superintendent of Police Mayur Patel had rushed to the spot with forces.
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January - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have busted a major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket and arrested 14 persons - including leaders of the gang operating out of Malda in West Bengal - during a nationwide swoop, reports Ti
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed to have busted a major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket and arrested 14 persons - including leaders of the gang operating out of Malda in West Bengal - during a nationwide swoop, reports Times of India. The accused were found to have direct links with their coordinators in Pakistan where these notes were printed. Four persons including the Indian kingpin Morgen Hussain were arrested from Malda while four others were arrested in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), three in Tamil Nadu and one each in Gulbarga (Karnataka), Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) and Delhi. "Arrests show that the gang - part of an international network - had virtually a pan-India presence. Raids are still continuing in nine States including Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana and West Bengal," said an unnamed official. He added that the seizures and subsequent probe supported India's claim about Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI) role in its grand design to "destabilize the monetary stability of India" through pumping in huge numbers of FICNs. "Such a high quality of FICNs cannot be printed without government-linked agency's role or support. Though NIA had mentioned this in its earlier charge sheet in similar cases of Mumbai, the current seizures and disclosures made by the conduits have substantiated the charges," the official said. Referring to interrogation of the accused and technical surveillance, the NIA claims that the gang used to get its consignment of high quality FICNs - printed in Pakistan - through its network in Bangladesh and Nepal. It was found during the probe that the FICN -- in denominations of INR 1000, INR 500 and INR 100 - were smuggled to Bangladesh via air route before finally reaching its destination in different north-eastern and West Bengal villages. Besides using usual smuggling network, suppliers of these FICNs in Bangladesh also used to throw the bundles of FICN into the Indian villages bordering Bangladesh. "The accused persons with their aides used to collect the said FICN and distribute the same to the agents spread all over the country," the agency said. "The gang members used to transport the FICNs through trains and other modes of transport to all the states for its circulation. The local agents used to collect 60% of the value of FICNs from the circulators in genuine notes," it added. As per the deal, the genuine currency was then remitted to the bank accounts of the key persons by depositing amounts to the maximum of INR 49,000 to avoid being detected as suspicious transactions. "The network used bank accounts and ATMs for transferring back the genuine currency earned out of circulating the high quality, high value fake currency to the suppliers of the same based in Malda. The raids, which had begun on January 6, have led to the recovery of large number of ATM cards, bank passbooks, SIM cards and FICNs," the NIA said. The agency, which got help from different State Police during the raids, has, meanwhile, alerted the Border Security Force (BSF) to tighten its vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border in the entire north-eastern region.
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January - 10 
the Police arrested another Maoist cadre, identified as Sukadev Digal, from Sipazu in Raikia Police Station area on January 10. At least six Maoist posters were recovered from him, the Police said.
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the Police arrested another Maoist cadre, identified as Sukadev Digal, from Sipazu in Raikia Police Station area on January 10. At least six Maoist posters were recovered from him, the Police said.
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January - 10 
The Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) admitted that it has given a formal letter to the Srirampur check gate along the Assam-Bengal interstate border, asking for 'donations', and added that there are many organizat
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The Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) admitted that it has given a formal letter to the Srirampur check gate along the Assam-Bengal interstate border, asking for 'donations', and added that there are many organizations of different communities as well as Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that have created syndicates at the gate to collect illegal money from the gate, reports The Times of India. NDFB-PTF further stated that it is not involved in extortion of villagers, teachers and medical staff and has helped authorities in dealing with extortionists.
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January - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that a civilian, Moirangthem Rame (68), was injured when unidentified militants on January 10 hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Moirangthem Oken at Heirok Mayai Leikai in Imphal
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The Sangai Express reports that a civilian, Moirangthem Rame (68), was injured when unidentified militants on January 10 hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Moirangthem Oken at Heirok Mayai Leikai in Imphal
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January - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that a top militant was killed and three Security Forces (SFs) were injured during an exchange of fire near the Indo-Myanmar border of Molcham village of Chandel District on January 10. SFs recovered one lathode, one 7.62 m
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The Sangai Express reports that a top militant was killed and three Security Forces (SFs) were injured during an exchange of fire near the Indo-Myanmar border of Molcham village of Chandel District on January 10. SFs recovered one lathode, one 7.62 mm pistol with magazine, one automatic rifle (broken), one 7.62 mm live round, one Bushnell binocular and 10 kilograms of white explosive from the site.
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January - 10 
The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) are keeping a close watch on Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in order to deny any attempts by the outfit to establish itself in East Khasi Hills District especially in Shillong City.
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The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) are keeping a close watch on Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in order to deny any attempts by the outfit to establish itself in East Khasi Hills District especially in Shillong City.
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January - 10 
The Telegraph reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN Khole-Kitovi) on the issue of ‘Frontier Nagaland State’ warned Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) with exemplary punishment if the organisation (ENPO)
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The Telegraph reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN Khole-Kitovi) on the issue of ‘Frontier Nagaland State’ warned Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) with exemplary punishment if the organisation (ENPO) did not stop its “evil designs”. ENPO is agitating for the creation of a separate state of Frontier Nagaland comprising Mon, Kiphire, Longleng and Tuensang Districts and has refused to cooperate with NSCN Khole-Kitovi.
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January - 10 
unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress nominated candidate of Andro Assembly Constituency, Al Haz Ahmed Ali, in Yairipok Ningthounai in Thoubal District. SFs later recovered the grenade.
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unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress nominated candidate of Andro Assembly Constituency, Al Haz Ahmed Ali, in Yairipok Ningthounai in Thoubal District. SFs later recovered the grenade.
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January - 10 
Zee News reports that a red alert was sounded in Kishanganj District on January 10 after intelligence reports suggested that eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists had sneaked in there from across the porous Indo-Nepal border, official sources said o
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Zee News reports that a red alert was sounded in Kishanganj District on January 10 after intelligence reports suggested that eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists had sneaked in there from across the porous Indo-Nepal border, official sources said on January 10. The sources told agency that sleuths of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) have already visited the District and held a 'secret' meeting with Kishanganj Superintendent of Police (SP) Ranjit Kumar Mishra in this regard. Apart from SSB personnel, District Armed Police personnel too were maintaining strict vigil on the porous border and people moving into the district from Nepal were being thoroughly frisked, the SP said. All the important trains were being escorted with heavy security personnel as personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) were deployed in railway stations in the District. Vigil was also being kept on the movement of trains in other Districts of the Seemanchal belt: Purnia, Araria, and Katihar, sources said. Hindustan Times adds that railway stations along the Bihar-Nepal border have been put on alert after intelligence reports that a group of terrorists have sneaked into the State and could pose a threat to railway facilities in the area. According to intelligence agencies, the terrorists could attack stations near the border like Raxaul, Sugauli, Adapur, Sikta, Narkatiaganj, Betiah and Motihari. RPF's chief security commissioner (Samastipur) S N Arya said that following the threat reports received from the intelligence departments of the State and Central Governments, all railway stations along the Bihar-Nepal border have been put on maximum alert. According to reports, he said that a Pakistani terrorist was arrested in Kathmandu in Nepal last week. To seek his release, a group of seven to eight Afghani terrorists sneaked into the District from across the Nepal border, posing major threat to Railway Stations and trains besides other vital installation along the border, Arya said.
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January - 11 
A 45-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Somanath Pradhan of Janabadi village under Daringibadi Police Station, was arrested on charges of being involved in the landmine blast at Srirampur under Kotagarh Police
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A 45-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Somanath Pradhan of Janabadi village under Daringibadi Police Station, was arrested on charges of being involved in the landmine blast at Srirampur under Kotagarh Police Station in Kandhamal District, on January 11, reports The Times of India. Somanath was the second person arrested in connection with the January 5 Maoist attack, which killed three Policemen and injured as many. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police J N Pankaj said both he and Junes Pradhan, the chairman of the Daringibadi panchayat samiti (block level local self-Government institution), were involved in the landmine blast.
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January - 11 
a bomb blast occurred at the residence of one Tongbram Yaima (65) in Sagolband Meino Leirak Maisnam Nongthonba Leikai on January 11. Some portions of the house were damaged due to the blast.
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a bomb blast occurred at the residence of one Tongbram Yaima (65) in Sagolband Meino Leirak Maisnam Nongthonba Leikai on January 11. Some portions of the house were damaged due to the blast.
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January - 11 
a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team arrested Gambhir Singh Bhumij (38), an armed Maoist and active Maoist propagandist from Indurbati village in Patamda Police Station area in East Singhbhum District, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovere
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a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team arrested Gambhir Singh Bhumij (38), an armed Maoist and active Maoist propagandist from Indurbati village in Patamda Police Station area in East Singhbhum District, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered his katta, a country-made pistol from his possession, East Singhbhum SSP Akhilesh Kumar Jha said. “We nabbed one of them, who turned out to be Bhumij. Interrogation revealed that he was a resident of Amjore village in Patamda and was attached to the Ayodhya Pahad squad in Balrampur block in Purulia District of West Bengal,” CRPF’s Battalion VII commanding officer Sanjay Kumar Singh said, adding rebels operated simultaneously in Dalma-Patamda, Ayodhya Pahad and Dampara.
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January - 11 
a group of 15 railway employees cleaning railway tracks found a can bomb weighing 20 kilogram on the line at Banaso between Jarangdih and Bokaro Thermal stations in Bokaro District. Bokaro SP Kuldeep Dwivedi said, "The bomb weighed 20 kilogram. We ha
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a group of 15 railway employees cleaning railway tracks found a can bomb weighing 20 kilogram on the line at Banaso between Jarangdih and Bokaro Thermal stations in Bokaro District. Bokaro SP Kuldeep Dwivedi said, "The bomb weighed 20 kilogram. We have launched a search in the area after the recovery of the bomb. No other bomb was found." The place where the bomb was found falls under the Coal India Cord section in Dhanbad division through which many passenger and goods trains pass everyday. Fortunately, the bomb was old and did not explode. "The bomb was possibly planted by the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] in 2009 at the spot where a landmine blast was triggered by the Maoists during the Red bandh (shutdown strike). The wires attached to the bomb were damaged. However, we have defused the bomb," a Police officer said.
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January - 11 
another group of Maoists attacked the camp office of the same company at Kataujha under Runnisaidpur Police Station. The Maoists assaulted the company’s driver, Sitaram, and set ablaze a JCB machine. They threatened the proprietor of the firm with di
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another group of Maoists attacked the camp office of the same company at Kataujha under Runnisaidpur Police Station. The Maoists assaulted the company’s driver, Sitaram, and set ablaze a JCB machine. They threatened the proprietor of the firm with dire consequences if he did not fulfil their extortion demand.
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January - 11 
during combing operation, Security Force personnel on January 11 recovered two more landmines near Srirampur, the same place where the blast happened the last week.
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during combing operation, Security Force personnel on January 11 recovered two more landmines near Srirampur, the same place where the blast happened the last week.
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January - 11 
IBN Live reports that a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team in Gadchiroli District on January 11, Police said. The team, consisting of personnel from C-60, a special anti-Naxal unit, came under fi
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IBN Live reports that a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team in Gadchiroli District on January 11, Police said. The team, consisting of personnel from C-60, a special anti-Naxal unit, came under fire while patrolling near Kosni village in Etepalli taluka (administrative division), they said. The police promptly returned the fire and the encounter lasted for 15 to 20 minutes, but there was no report of any casualty on either side, they said. The entire area has been cordoned off and a search launched to nab the Maoists, the Police added.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Military Council faction Kangleipak Communist Party KCP, identified as Noren Singh (27), from Khuropokpi along National Highway-39 and handed him over to the Porampat Police station. Thirty live rounds of 7
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one cadre of Military Council faction Kangleipak Communist Party KCP, identified as Noren Singh (27), from Khuropokpi along National Highway-39 and handed him over to the Porampat Police station. Thirty live rounds of 7.62 mm SLR and one Chinese Grenade were also recovered from him.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested a militant belonging to Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Thokchom Ingobi Singh (42), at Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leirak in Thoubal District on January 11.A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the arrested militant.
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SFs arrested a militant belonging to Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Thokchom Ingobi Singh (42), at Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leirak in Thoubal District on January 11.A Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the arrested militant.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested one Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P) militant identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Seikholen Kipgen alias Bronly (25) along with four extortion receipts from.
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SFs arrested one Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P) militant identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Seikholen Kipgen alias Bronly (25) along with four extortion receipts from.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested one PREPAK militant, identified as Waikhom Ingo (35) alias Pishak, from Heirangoithong in Imphal East District.
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SFs arrested one PREPAK militant, identified as Waikhom Ingo (35) alias Pishak, from Heirangoithong in Imphal East District.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Laishram Nabamacha (23) alias Samaiba, from New Check in Imphal East District on January 11.
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SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Laishram Nabamacha (23) alias Samaiba, from New Check in Imphal East District on January 11.
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January - 11 
SFs arrested two Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, identified as thanglalmani Vaiphei alias Romeo (30) and Boilen Khongsai (24), when they were carrying out extortion in Saikul Bazar area in Churachandpur District.
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SFs arrested two Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militants, identified as thanglalmani Vaiphei alias Romeo (30) and Boilen Khongsai (24), when they were carrying out extortion in Saikul Bazar area in Churachandpur District.
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January - 11 
SFs recovered three hand grenades from different localities in Imphal.
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SFs recovered three hand grenades from different localities in Imphal.
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January - 11 
The Hindu reports that while the training programme for first time MLAs and MLCs in Visakha Agency was coming to an end on January 11, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pasted posters at Chowdupalli in Chintapalli mandal (adm
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The Hindu reports that while the training programme for first time MLAs and MLCs in Visakha Agency was coming to an end on January 11, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pasted posters at Chowdupalli in Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District in the early hours of January 11 demanding the people's representatives to pass a resolution against mining of bauxite in the Agency. The posters appeared as the officials and the Police were preparing to receive Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy at G.K. Veedhi mandal to call on Tribal Welfare Minister P. Balaraju, whose mother passed away four days ago. The Maoists also warned the informers to mend their ways.
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January - 11 
the Police officers gathered at the hilly range under the Maoist-hit Tilauthu Police Station area in Rohtas District on January 11 to hold a first-of-its-kind review meeting to check the Maoist menace. Station house officers (SHOs), Inspectors and De
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the Police officers gathered at the hilly range under the Maoist-hit Tilauthu Police Station area in Rohtas District on January 11 to hold a first-of-its-kind review meeting to check the Maoist menace. Station house officers (SHOs), Inspectors and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) had assembled to chalk out strategies to curb Maoist activities in the District.
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January - 11 
The Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Makheran Ganju, a former ‘area commander’ of the outfit, in Chatra District on January 11, for quitting the outfit. The bullet-riddled body was recovere
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The Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Makheran Ganju, a former ‘area commander’ of the outfit, in Chatra District on January 11, for quitting the outfit. The bullet-riddled body was recovered at Roshan village of the District along with a Maoist note.
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January - 11 
unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Mohammad Abdul Kalam Azad at Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Mathak Leikai in Thoubal District on January 11.
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unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Mohammad Abdul Kalam Azad at Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Mathak Leikai in Thoubal District on January 11.
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January - 11 
unidentified persons fired several shots at the residence of Waikhom Shyama Devi, an Indian National Congress (INC) candidate at Langthabal Assembly Constituency.
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unidentified persons fired several shots at the residence of Waikhom Shyama Devi, an Indian National Congress (INC) candidate at Langthabal Assembly Constituency.
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January - 12 
a close associate of top Maoist ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, identified as Chattan Singh, was arrested along with his girl friend Aitwari alias Shanuntala from Ruragdih village under Tamar Police Station in Ranchi District on January 12, reports Ranchi
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a close associate of top Maoist ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, identified as Chattan Singh, was arrested along with his girl friend Aitwari alias Shanuntala from Ruragdih village under Tamar Police Station in Ranchi District on January 12, reports Ranchi Express. Giving the information Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Ranchi S.K. Singh said that Chattan Singh is involved in the killing of a former Member of Legislative Assembly, the bank van loot and many other criminal incidents.
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January - 12 
A Court in Allahabad on January 12 sentenced Amir Mahfooz, the main accused in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of INR 75,000 under Section 389 B and 389 C of Indian Penal Code (IPC),
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A Court in Allahabad on January 12 sentenced Amir Mahfooz, the main accused in a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of INR 75,000 under Section 389 B and 389 C of Indian Penal Code (IPC), reports Times of India. FICNs worth INR 6,500 were recovered from his possession on August 14, 2008 by a team of Ghoorpur Police near Iradatgunj Railway Station. At that time, Mahfooz's links were also traced with the the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and he was found involved in illegal activities.
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January - 12 
Amidst speculations about the possible dates and venues of the tenth Congress of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), sources said the Maoists have begun their secret conclave at a place in Saraikela District, bordering the State’s capit
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Amidst speculations about the possible dates and venues of the tenth Congress of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), sources said the Maoists have begun their secret conclave at a place in Saraikela District, bordering the State’s capital Ranchi, reports The Indian Express. There have been various reports about the meeting scheduled to be held this month. While earlier reports said it would be held in Jharkhand, some reports said it was scheduled to take place in their Abujhmad stronghold in Chhattisgarh. Sources said “the meet began in Saraikela District from January 12.” The ninth CPI-Maoist Congress was also held in Jharkhand.
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January - 12 
An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an encounter with the Police in Bezarpalli area in Sironcha taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on January 12, reports IBN Live. The shoot-out between a g
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An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an encounter with the Police in Bezarpalli area in Sironcha taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on January 12, reports IBN Live. The shoot-out between a group of Maoists and a Police platoon lasted about 45 minutes before the Maoists fled, said the Police. A body of a Maoist was recovered from the site. The Police also claimed that at least four to five Maoists must have been wounded seriously. The Police also recovered a 303 rifle, a country-made pistol and 29 rounds besides a grenade.
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January - 12 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that nine insurgent groups on ceasefire agreements with the Government would surrender before the Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express. These groups consist of Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA),
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that nine insurgent groups on ceasefire agreements with the Government would surrender before the Republic Day (January 26), reports The Sangai Express. These groups consist of Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), United Kuki Democratic Army (UKDA), Hmar Peoples Convention (HPC), Santhal Tiger Force (STF) and Adivasi Commando Force (ACF).
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January - 12 
Coordination committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant group claimed that it was behind the act of setting ablaze the INC office at Umathel Makha Leikai on January 8 and also the recent attack on INC workers and supports. In addition, People’
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Coordination committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant group claimed that it was behind the act of setting ablaze the INC office at Umathel Makha Leikai on January 8 and also the recent attack on INC workers and supports. In addition, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast at the residential gate of Khumukcham Joykishan at Khoyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal West District on January 10.
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January - 12 
Daijiworld reports that that a gang of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres visited Nadpal village near Hebri in Udupi District on January 12 and collected food- stuffs, grains etc from some houses there. The gang had nine members incl
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Daijiworld reports that that a gang of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres visited Nadpal village near Hebri in Udupi District on January 12 and collected food- stuffs, grains etc from some houses there. The gang had nine members including two women.
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January - 12 
Delhi Police (DP) with the help of their local counterparts arrested two persons from Narwal in Poonch District connection with a FICN busted recently by the DP’s Special Cell on January 12. The racket had links in Pakistan. The arrested persons were
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Delhi Police (DP) with the help of their local counterparts arrested two persons from Narwal in Poonch District connection with a FICN busted recently by the DP’s Special Cell on January 12. The racket had links in Pakistan. The arrested persons were identified as Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja and Yaqoob Ali.
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January - 12 
Formation of a National Counter- Terrorism Centre (NCTC), a single window organisation that will gather and disseminate intelligence to central and state security organisations, finally got the Government's nod on January 12 two years after it made t
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Formation of a National Counter- Terrorism Centre (NCTC), a single window organisation that will gather and disseminate intelligence to central and state security organisations, finally got the Government's nod on January 12 two years after it made the announcement, according to Times of India. The clearance was given by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). With the CCS approval coming, the Ministry of Home Affairs will now announce its new Director and its core-member team which will build a "nucleus" for the new anti-terror body, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. The NCTC will be under Intelligence Bureau and report to its Director, Union Home Secretary and the Union Home Minister, he added without elaborating further about its functioning. Chidambaram while addressing the Directors General and Inspectors General of Police on December 23, 2009, had announced that Government will soon form an NCTC with plans to merge agencies like National Investigating Agency (NIA), National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the National Security Guard (NSG).
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January - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 12, reports The Hindu. The four surrendered cadres are identified as Lambodar Majhi, Bhajohar
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Jhargram in West Midnapore District on January 12, reports The Hindu. The four surrendered cadres are identified as Lambodar Majhi, Bhajohari Mahato and Karan Kaibarta and Sukhdev Mahato. While was involved in Maoist activities in the West Midnapore District, the other three were active in Purulia District. The Maoists surrendered at an event marking the culmination of a two-day youth festival organised by the State Government on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
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January - 12 
militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Ayekpam Joychandra (45) at Tera Maibi Leirak. Ayekpam Joychandra is a supporter of the Indian National Congress (INC) party.
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militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of Ayekpam Joychandra (45) at Tera Maibi Leirak. Ayekpam Joychandra is a supporter of the Indian National Congress (INC) party.
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January - 12 
SFs arrested a ‘Finance Secretary’ of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) namely H Tomba Sharma alias Bamon Tomba from Top Chingtha Area of Thoubal District
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SFs arrested a ‘Finance Secretary’ of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) namely H Tomba Sharma alias Bamon Tomba from Top Chingtha Area of Thoubal District
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January - 12 
SFs arrested two militants – one belonging to KCP-MC, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Laishram Beer Singh (36) and the other belonging to Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Langjam Anand (42) – from unspecified locations and handed them ove
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SFs arrested two militants – one belonging to KCP-MC, identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Laishram Beer Singh (36) and the other belonging to Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Langjam Anand (42) – from unspecified locations and handed them over to Lamphel and Patsoi Police Stations respectively.
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January - 12 
SFs recovered a live Chinese Grenade from a cattle shed at Thamnapokpi village in Bishnupur District on January 12, reports The Sangai Express.
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SFs recovered a live Chinese Grenade from a cattle shed at Thamnapokpi village in Bishnupur District on January 12, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 12 
SFs recovered two-hand grenades – one from Imphal East District and the other from an unspecified place.
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SFs recovered two-hand grenades – one from Imphal East District and the other from an unspecified place.
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January - 12 
Tarun Gogoi said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) had formed a 'Mega Dam Resistance Forum' and influencing the anti-dam agitation at Lower Subansiri, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi in this regard said, “I have been maint
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Tarun Gogoi said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) had formed a 'Mega Dam Resistance Forum' and influencing the anti-dam agitation at Lower Subansiri, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi in this regard said, “I have been maintaining all along that Maoists have infiltrated into the anti-mega dam movement in the State in a clandestine manner. Intelligence inputs and Home Ministry reports vindicate it.”
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January - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) in the evening of January 12 fired few shots at forward village of Bakarpur near Octroi post on the International Border in RS Pura sector of Jammu District after observing suspicious movement across the border, report
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The Border Security Force (BSF) in the evening of January 12 fired few shots at forward village of Bakarpur near Octroi post on the International Border in RS Pura sector of Jammu District after observing suspicious movement across the border, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the BSF fired about 20 shots for about 10 minutes after noticing some movement on the Pakistan side and taking it as an infiltration attempt. The BSF later conducted a search operation in the area but didn’t find any bodies. Sources said the intruder(s) trying to enter into this side managed to escape back after firing by the BSF personnel. The infiltration attempt was reportedly made from Pakistan’s forward area of Uchey Bhains.
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The Delhi Police on January 12 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 60 million from Dabri area in south-west Delhi, reports Times of India. A team managed to get hold of a tempo near Dabri carrying several gunny bags with cloth packets.
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The Delhi Police on January 12 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 60 million from Dabri area in south-west Delhi, reports Times of India. A team managed to get hold of a tempo near Dabri carrying several gunny bags with cloth packets. The seized currency was packed in cloth bundles which had cardboard cabinets, similar to the way textile imported from Pakistan is packaged. Officials said that notes were of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination. Two suspected Indian nationals, identified as Mohammad Hasan and Abdul, were arrested with the tempo and interrogated. One more person, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested from there. Police is looking for other suspects including a Pakistani national. On the possible route of the consignment, a source said, "It reached Delhi from Surat via road but we are confirming whether it has come through sea route or has been sent through some other channel. Usually Saudi Arabia and Nepal are used for fake currency smuggling in India". Sources said the consignment seemed to have been sent by Iqbal Kana, a Pakistan-based operative close to Dawood Ibrahim. The exact motive of sending such a large haul is being investigated. Sources say intelligence agencies have several inputs about more fake currency being pumped into northern states before the upcoming Assembly elections. Intelligence agencies and Delhi Police had been on the lookout for the consignment after getting a tipoff 10 days ago about a huge haul of FICN being smuggled into the country. Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta said, "This is one of the biggest hauls in the country. The seized fake currency was sent from a foreign country. It looks as good as original." It is the biggest single haul of FICN as it may surpass in final count the total amount of FICNs city Police seized in the past five years. The Delhi Police has seized a total of INR 83.9 million FICNs in 210 cases over the past five years. In the past five years, Police seized FICNs with a face value of INR 8, 39, 07,790, USD 5,800 and Euro 2,000 with 2008 topping the list with counterfeit notes of INR 59.1 million. According to Delhi Police statistics, 2007 saw the second highest seizure with FICNs with a face value of INR 10.1 million in 45 cases followed by 2009 (fake notes of Rs 8.83 million in 47 cases) and 2010 (fake notes of Rs 2.84 million in 33 cases). In 2011, FICNs with a face value of INR 2.82 million were recovered in 44 cases. An analysis shows that notes of denomination of 100 appears to be the favourite among counterfeiters as it is the most seized currency in the past five years.
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January - 12 
the report of three Interlocutors appointed by the Centre for Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in its meeting next week, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. Asked whether he had examined the re
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the report of three Interlocutors appointed by the Centre for Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in its meeting next week, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. Asked whether he had examined the report, he said, "Yes, I studied it." The Interlocutors - Dileep Padgaonkar, M M Ansari and Radha Kumar-submitted their report on October 12, 2011 after visiting the State and taking all shades of opinion.
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January - 12 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected militants in Imphal West District during an encounter on January 12. Two .9 mm pistols containing some live rounds and three Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the spot
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected militants in Imphal West District during an encounter on January 12. Two .9 mm pistols containing some live rounds and three Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the spot.
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January - 12 
The Security Force personnel recovered two more landmines in Kandhamal District on January 12, taking the total number landmines unearthed since the January 5 landmine blast in Srirampur to four, reports The Times of India. The landmines of 20 Kilogr
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The Security Force personnel recovered two more landmines in Kandhamal District on January 12, taking the total number landmines unearthed since the January 5 landmine blast in Srirampur to four, reports The Times of India. The landmines of 20 Kilogram explosives were recovered during combing operation along the 10 kilometre long Srirampur-Ora road, said Kandhamal Superintendent of Police J N Pankaj on January 14. The landmines were defused later, he said.
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January - 12 
The Security Forces have claimed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre shot dead on January 12 in an encounter near Beijurpalli in Gadchiroli District was Mangru Michcha, alias Linga (22), ‘sectional commander’ of Platoon 14, re
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The Security Forces have claimed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre shot dead on January 12 in an encounter near Beijurpalli in Gadchiroli District was Mangru Michcha, alias Linga (22), ‘sectional commander’ of Platoon 14, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoist allegedly led the military wing in the Aheri-Sironcha division of the CPI-Maoist. Miccha was earlier with Bhamragarh local guerrilla squad and worked for platoon 7. Police said that there were around 20 offences against Miccha.
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January - 12 
Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Deepak Khalko was arrested by the Raipur Police from the forest areas in Jashpur District on January 12, reports Daily Bhaskar. The Police had received information that Khalko was in his Lokhand
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Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Deepak Khalko was arrested by the Raipur Police from the forest areas in Jashpur District on January 12, reports Daily Bhaskar. The Police had received information that Khalko was in his Lokhandi house and a special team reached the place. After a short round of cross-firing, the Maoist was arrested by Raipur Police. Assistant Commissioner of Jashpur District Police, Sanjiv Shukla, said Deepak had been placed on a wanted list for his involvement in several crimes. A country-made pistol, two live cartridges and two empty cartridges were recovered from him, adds Newstrack India.
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January - 12 
unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential gate of INC worker Ningthoujam Angou in Lilong Chajing Chingkhong in Imphal West District.
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unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential gate of INC worker Ningthoujam Angou in Lilong Chajing Chingkhong in Imphal West District.
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January - 12 
United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has told Union Home Minister (UHM) P. Chidambaram that its Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Central and State Government has failed, reports The Telegraph. UPDS ‘chairman’ Longsodar Senar wrote to Chida
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United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has told Union Home Minister (UHM) P. Chidambaram that its Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Central and State Government has failed, reports The Telegraph. UPDS ‘chairman’ Longsodar Senar wrote to Chidambaram saying, “As the Assam government has wilfully refused to honour your solemn commitment of ‘neutral administration’ till the election and “level playing field” during the election, the now ex-UPDS leaders and cadres can no longer be expected to hold on to a failed experiment.”
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January - 13 
A Delhiite had allegedly travelled to Pakistan to meet a ‘notorious counterfeiter’ Iqbal Kana and procure Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police claimed on January 13 after seizing FICNs with a face value of INR 22.4 million and arresting t
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A Delhiite had allegedly travelled to Pakistan to meet a ‘notorious counterfeiter’ Iqbal Kana and procure Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), Delhi Police claimed on January 13 after seizing FICNs with a face value of INR 22.4 million and arresting two persons from two separate places in the city, reports Times of India. Two persons -- Ash Mohammed and Zeeshan Khan -- were arrested from Karol Bagh and Dabri on January 12 while they were ferrying the FICNs in two separate tempos, Arun Kampani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), said. It was earlier reported that INR 60 million had been seized. Interrogation revealed that Zeeshan’s father Hasan, a resident of Dabri in South West Delhi, had left recently for Faisalabad in Pakistan to meet Kana for facilitating the delivery of the consignment that was intercepted by the Special Cell team. Investigators, meanwhile, believe that the seized FICNs was sent by Kana, who is suspected to have close links with Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Police sources said the wrappers seized from the clothes used to conceal FICNs had the names of five companies -- Safari Textiles Mills, Four Star Sidiki Processing Mill, Maharani Collection, Kohinoor Suiting and Usmaan Naiem Fabrics -- based in Pakistan's Faizalabad. Hindustan Times adds that FICNs recovered by the Delhi Police were printed at a Government printing press in Karachi. The seizure was made following an intelligence input. The input came after three men, including an Indian businessman and a Filipino national, were arrested in Kathmandu on December 21, 2011. Investigators following the fake currency trail into North India, especially Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, zeroed in on a Nepal-based Indian national, known only by his last name Khanna, who has not been arrested so far. Khanna, officials say, has a Nepalese assistant, Raju, and Pakistani handlers, Aftab Batki and Iqbal Kana (also known as Shahid), according to Times of India. Officials say Batki and Kana sometimes use the sea route to land fake currency in Gujarat and Maharashtra. In Delhi, the currency first makes its way to some dealers in Lajpat Nagar and parts of South Delhi, from where it is routed to smaller dealers.
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January - 13 
A former Maoist female cadre, Veeramalla Pushpa (35), was found dead at her residence in Ramanthapur in Hyderabad under the Uppal Police limits on January 13, reported Ibn Live. Pushpa's husband Ganesh Babu, who was said to be a Maoist sympathiser, h
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A former Maoist female cadre, Veeramalla Pushpa (35), was found dead at her residence in Ramanthapur in Hyderabad under the Uppal Police limits on January 13, reported Ibn Live. Pushpa's husband Ganesh Babu, who was said to be a Maoist sympathiser, had been killed around three years ago. Pushpa was an accused in the case and investigators believe her murder now could be connected to her husband's death.
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January - 13 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pudiyami Mada, reportedly committed suicide at the Sukma Police Station in Sukma District (recently carved out from Dantewada District) on January 13, reports The Indian Ex
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pudiyami Mada, reportedly committed suicide at the Sukma Police Station in Sukma District (recently carved out from Dantewada District) on January 13, reports The Indian Express. According to the Sukma Police Station diary, Mada was arrested by a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team “headed by Assistant Commandant, 2nd Battalion, Ashish Kumar on January 13 morning and handed over to the Police at around 8:30 am. He hanged himself in the lock-up at around 9:30 pm. The Police blamed the CRPF of torturing that led the Maoist to commit suicide. Four Policemen posted were suspended, officials at the Police headquarters in Raipur said on January 15, adds The Times of India.
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January - 13 
An alert has been sounded in Sonepur Railway Division of East Central Railway (ECR) in the wake of intelligence reports on January 13, that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) might target railway stations on Republic Day, reports Hindus
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An alert has been sounded in Sonepur Railway Division of East Central Railway (ECR) in the wake of intelligence reports on January 13, that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) might target railway stations on Republic Day, reports Hindustan Times. According to intelligence inputs received by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Samastipur, Maoists might target railway stations on Republic Day, particularly Karpoorigram railway station under Sonepur division in Samastipur District. The RPF had received threats from ‘sub-zonal commander’ Kamleshwari Thakur alias Ranjit, ‘area commander’ Rakesh alias Bihari and Women squad ‘commander’ Shila, the sources said.
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January - 13 
Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) supremo Dilip Nunisa on the current impasse in the peace talks with said, “Instead of demanding all Dimasa-inhabited areas lying in these districts and also in Nagaland, which was our earlier stance, only some adjacen
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Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa (DHD-N) supremo Dilip Nunisa on the current impasse in the peace talks with said, “Instead of demanding all Dimasa-inhabited areas lying in these districts and also in Nagaland, which was our earlier stance, only some adjacent areas, where the Dimasa people are a majority, should be amalgamated with the present Dima Hasao District. If the government can give away land to Bangladesh without any question, why can't they include our villages in the council?” Earlier, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 12 said that peace accord with DHD-N has not yet been singed due to the outfit's demand to include 96 villages of Nagaon and Cachar District in the greater Dimaraji Autonomous Territorial Council (DATC).
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January - 13 
DNA reports that Parveena, a resident of Poonch District, who was arrested on January 13, job was to courier the weapons to militants after they were smuggled into Poonch from across the Line of Control (LoC). “She figured in the trans-border smuggli
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DNA reports that Parveena, a resident of Poonch District, who was arrested on January 13, job was to courier the weapons to militants after they were smuggled into Poonch from across the Line of Control (LoC). “She figured in the trans-border smuggling. She also has some militant relatives living across (the LoC. We are trying to identify them”, said Ashkoor Wani, Senior Superintendent of Police (Poonch). “When militancy was not here dozens of illicit weapons were coming (into Poonch). We are looking into Parveena links”, said Wani.
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January - 13 
Hindustan Times reports that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in 2011 pumped Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 16 billion into the country in an effort to fund its terror activities and destabilise the Indian monetary system. Sources said a
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Hindustan Times reports that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in 2011 pumped Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 16 billion into the country in an effort to fund its terror activities and destabilise the Indian monetary system. Sources said an ISI officer, Aslam Chaudhary, was understood to be the main person within the ISI, handling the printing of FICN. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been able to link the FICN seized in India in the past to Pakistani security presses by comparing the chemicals of genuine Pakistani notes and FICN seized in India. It is in recognition of extent of the damage to the monetary stability that the Government has decided to amend the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, to count production, smuggling or circulation of high quality counterfeit Indian currency as a terrorist offence. Once enacted, this will mean people convicted of circulating counterfeit currency can be sentenced to life imprisonment. It will also empower investigators to attach properties of the smugglers even before their conviction.
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January - 13 
Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, the Special Police Officer (SPO) arrested on January 13 along with five others, was reportedly engaged in espionage, according to Daily Excelsior. There were reports that he had developed contacts with Pakistan Army, Inter
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Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, the Special Police Officer (SPO) arrested on January 13 along with five others, was reportedly engaged in espionage, according to Daily Excelsior. There were reports that he had developed contacts with Pakistan Army, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and militant ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during his stay in Pakistan, before returning to India and joining the services. This aspect was, however, yet to be confirmed by Police.
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January - 13 
Police cracked a major network of militants and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) suppliers with the arrest of six persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO) and a woman in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, some FI
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Police cracked a major network of militants and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) suppliers with the arrest of six persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO) and a woman in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. According to sources, some FICNs, SIM cards and arms have been recovered from the possession of arrested persons. The arrested persons include, a SPO posted at Chakan-Da-Bagh and identified as Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi, Bashir Akhter, Kareem Khan, Altaf Ahmed and the woman arrestee Parveen Akhter. They were arrested on the disclosures of one Mohammad Hafiz who had been arrested from his house in Surankote few days back by Srinagar Police as his name had surfaced in interrogation of the arrested militants. At the time of arrest, Police had recovered FICNs worth INR 50,000 and one pistol from the possession of Hafiz. Sources said Hafiz and his earlier arrested colleagues disclosed identity of their five conduits who had been working for the militants by bringing FICN, SIM cards and weapons from different places and supplying them to militant outfits and their upper ground network. Sources also said Mohammad Rafiq also appeared to be part of espionage racket. He was reportedly leaking some vital information to Pakistani agencies.
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January - 13 
SFs arrested a militant belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Task Force (KCP -MTF), identified as khongbantabam Tomba Meitei (30) from eastern side of Minuthong in Imphal East District.
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SFs arrested a militant belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Task Force (KCP -MTF), identified as khongbantabam Tomba Meitei (30) from eastern side of Minuthong in Imphal East District.
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January - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the heavy machinery engaged in construction of a road between Maraiagudem and Chintalnar, near Lingalapalli village in Dantewada District on January 13, reports The Hindu. According t
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the heavy machinery engaged in construction of a road between Maraiagudem and Chintalnar, near Lingalapalli village in Dantewada District on January 13, reports The Hindu. According to sources, heavily armed Maoists descended on Lingalapalli village and set ablaze four hydraulic excavators, two road rollers, and a tipper and an earthmover, in the afternoon.
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January - 13 
The Coordination Committee (CorCom) of the seven valley based armed groups blamed the Indian National Congress party for ruining the State.
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The Coordination Committee (CorCom) of the seven valley based armed groups blamed the Indian National Congress party for ruining the State.
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January - 13 
The Karnataka Government on January 13 decided to hire qualified locals on contract basis to fill vacancies in nine taluks (administrative units), where there is "Naxal activity", as "fearful" Government servants transferred there have refused to joi
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The Karnataka Government on January 13 decided to hire qualified locals on contract basis to fill vacancies in nine taluks (administrative units), where there is "Naxal activity", as "fearful" Government servants transferred there have refused to join, reports Zee News. Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister, D V Sadananda Gowda. Law Minister, S Suresh Kumar said there are vacant posts in different Government departments (in these nine taluks) as officials transferred there are hesitating to report. "This has resulted in adverse impact on administration and development," he said. The nine taluks in the three Districts of Tumkur, Chikmagalur and Udupi are: Karkala, Kundapura, Sringeri, Mudigere, Koppa, Hosanagara, Tirthahalli, Beltangadi and Pavagada, where 107 villages and 709 sub-villages have been "identified" for Naxal activity. He said the nine taluks have not been declared as Maoist affected and Government employees willing to go those places on transfer would be given first priority.
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January - 13 
The Law Ministry is learnt to have cleared a proposal of the Home Ministry seeking an extension of the ban on Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another two years, reports PTI. Describing the exercise as routine, sources said the ban will b
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The Law Ministry is learnt to have cleared a proposal of the Home Ministry seeking an extension of the ban on Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another two years, reports PTI. Describing the exercise as routine, sources said the ban will be subject to ratification by a tribunal of the Delhi High Court. The Law Ministry is understood to have said that there was no legal problem in extending the ban which ends on February 7, 2012. SIMI, which was banned in 2001, has been under the scanner of security and intelligence agencies for terror attacks in various parts of the country.
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January - 13 
The Mumbai crime branch seized USD 500,000 in 2011, reports Hindustan Times. “Our investigation also revealed that these fakes had originated from Pakistan,” Joint Commissioner of police (crime) Himanshu Roy said on January 10. He said the crime bran
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The Mumbai crime branch seized USD 500,000 in 2011, reports Hindustan Times. “Our investigation also revealed that these fakes had originated from Pakistan,” Joint Commissioner of police (crime) Himanshu Roy said on January 10. He said the crime branch had made out 46 cases of FICN circulation in 2011 involving the seizure of FICN worth INR 7.4 million, against FICN worth INR 4.3 million through 61 cases in 2010. The bulk of these FICN found their way into the country through the porous Indo-Bangladesh border, he said.
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January - 13 
The Star reports that a Malaysian businessman is under remand in Chennai after Police found Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth thousands of rupees in his possession. The 45-year-old catering business operator based in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was ar
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The Star reports that a Malaysian businessman is under remand in Chennai after Police found Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth thousands of rupees in his possession. The 45-year-old catering business operator based in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was arrested on December 6, 2011 from Mangalamedu Circle in Perambalur District while on tour in Tamil Nadu. Police claimed he had 24 pieces of FICN of INR 500 denomination.
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January - 13 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected militant, identified as Thongam Bungbung (37), at Heibongpokpi in Imphal West District on January 13.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected militant, identified as Thongam Bungbung (37), at Heibongpokpi in Imphal West District on January 13.
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January - 13 
The Times of India reports that Adivasi People’s Army (APA) on January 13 extended the ceasefire with State Government but refused to lay down weapons. APA ‘commander-in-chief’ Uday Tisku in this regard said, "We don't want to lay down arms, but want
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The Times of India reports that Adivasi People’s Army (APA) on January 13 extended the ceasefire with State Government but refused to lay down weapons. APA ‘commander-in-chief’ Uday Tisku in this regard said, "We don't want to lay down arms, but want a "double-lock" system for keeping our weapons. We also want three designated camps and other facilities for our cadres. Our previous ceasefire period was to expire on January 14 but we have extended our ceasefire period for the next six months.”
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January - 13 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a meeting has asked the State Government to take measures to free more Districts from militancy in 2012 especially those where militancy related incidents were confined to single digit during 2011. The State ha
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a meeting has asked the State Government to take measures to free more Districts from militancy in 2012 especially those where militancy related incidents were confined to single digit during 2011. The State has already declared five Districts completely free of militancy. Expressing satisfaction over the fact that five Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi and Doda have been declared free of militancy, the MHA called upon the security agencies to concentrate on completely clearing more Districts from militancy. According to sources, the MHA was of the view that number of militancy free Districts could be taken to eight or nine during the current year. The Home Ministry noted with satisfaction that militancy related incidents had gone down from 368 in 2010 to 195 in 2011. On infiltration from both Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB), it was viewed that infiltration had been low in 2011 as compared to 2010 though the number of attempts made during 2011 by the militants to intrude into this side hadn’t gone down. It was pointed out that in the absence of infiltration from the LoC and IB, the militants were taking aerial route from Pakistan to Dhaka in Bangladesh and Kathmandu in Nepal with the help of Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and then infiltrating into India from the two countries, which shared border with India at West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and some other States. A detailed mechanism was also drafted in the meeting to check terror funding, which was helping the militants to survive in the State. The terror funding was taking place not only within the country but also at the international level, sources said, adding the meeting formulated a strategy to ensure that the funds didn’t reach to the militants. Further, about 31 out of the total 67 projects sanctioned for the State as a part of the sanctioned Prime Minister's Reconstruction Plan (PMRP) have been completed and work was going on at a faster place in the remaining projects. This has been stated in the latest Progress Monitoring Report regarding the implementation of Reconstruction Plan, which is being monitored jointly by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Planning Commission.
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January - 13 
United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA) has demanded that Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), which is under the Suspension of Operation (SoS) with Manipur Government sent back to their base in Manipur, reports The Nagaland Post. Both UKDA and KRA (a Manipur b
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United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA) has demanded that Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), which is under the Suspension of Operation (SoS) with Manipur Government sent back to their base in Manipur, reports The Nagaland Post. Both UKDA and KRA (a Manipur based group) operate in Kuki dominated areas of Singhason Hills in Karbi Anglong District.
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January - 14 
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resorted to firing at the Mudoi-Morong area Gelekey, near Assam-Nagaland border January 14 with regard to collection of fund from the l
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Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) resorted to firing at the Mudoi-Morong area Gelekey, near Assam-Nagaland border January 14 with regard to collection of fund from the labourers. No casualties however, were reported.
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January - 14 
One Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employee was arrested on January 14 for making hoax bomb call to a woman claiming a bomb had been planted in Kirti Nagar area of New Delhi, reported The Times of India. One Renu informed Police that she had rece
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One Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employee was arrested on January 14 for making hoax bomb call to a woman claiming a bomb had been planted in Kirti Nagar area of New Delhi, reported The Times of India. One Renu informed Police that she had received a call and the caller asked her, "Have you planted the bomb in Kirti Nagar area for which payment has already been made to you?" Police then combed the area for explosives, but nothing was found. Cops said Aakash (20) confessed he made the prank call to get a thrill out of creating panic in the area.
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January - 14 
One suspected Underground (UG) cadre was killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) at Narankonjil in Imphal District on January 14, reported The Sangai Express. A Police source informed that gun fight broke out betw
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One suspected Underground (UG) cadre was killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) at Narankonjil in Imphal District on January 14, reported The Sangai Express. A Police source informed that gun fight broke out between suspected UG cadres and a combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West commandos and troops of 18th Sikh Regiment on the bank of Chandranadi canal at Narankonjil. One UG suspect was killed in the encounter while the others managed to flee taking advantage of darkness. One 9 mm pistol, one hand grenade and Kinetic Honda scooter were recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 14 
Samajwadi Party's Uttar Pradesh (US) chief Akhilesh Yadav during his Kranti Rath through Azamgarh raked up the Batla House encounter and said that the Congress must tell the truth to the people. Akhilesh said, "Samajwadi Party has always maintained
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Samajwadi Party's Uttar Pradesh (US) chief Akhilesh Yadav during his Kranti Rath through Azamgarh raked up the Batla House encounter and said that the Congress must tell the truth to the people. Akhilesh said, "Samajwadi Party has always maintained that there should be a judicial probe into the Batla House encounter. The Delhi Police, the Union Home Minister and the Agencies (that alleged people involved in the Batla House encounter were terrorists) are run by the Congress.
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January - 14 
SFs also arrested one cadre of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) at Wangjing area on January 14. The cadre identified as Moirangthem Totomsana @ Toto @ Nongsaba @ Tiger. The release said that at the preliminary interrogation reveals that the
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SFs also arrested one cadre of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) at Wangjing area on January 14. The cadre identified as Moirangthem Totomsana @ Toto @ Nongsaba @ Tiger. The release said that at the preliminary interrogation reveals that the individual is involved for lobbing hand grenade at the residence of M Oken Singh, INC candidate on January 10.
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January - 14 
SFs arrested a NDFB-RD militant, identified as Santosh Kerketeri alias Simang (26), from Dumbruguri under Anandabazar Police Station in Salbari of Baksa District on January 14. A .9mm pistol, four rounds live ammunition and a magazine were recovered
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SFs arrested a NDFB-RD militant, identified as Santosh Kerketeri alias Simang (26), from Dumbruguri under Anandabazar Police Station in Salbari of Baksa District on January 14. A .9mm pistol, four rounds live ammunition and a magazine were recovered from him.
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January - 14 
State Authorities in Orissa's Gajapati District, in association with private companies, on July 14 decided to undertaken a vocational training programme in Maoist-inflicted Districts to provide employment to tribal youth to bring them into the mainst
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State Authorities in Orissa's Gajapati District, in association with private companies, on July 14 decided to undertaken a vocational training programme in Maoist-inflicted Districts to provide employment to tribal youth to bring them into the mainstream, reports News Track India. The authorities set-up training centres to provide vocational training, in order to aid the rural youth to become self-sufficient and earn a livelihood. "Basically, we are concentrating on the affected Districts covering rural youth. We are arranging a sewing centre here, having capacity of 120 students. We are giving importance to Maoist -affected districts like Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput and other Districts," said Durga Prasada Padhi, Project Director, adding, "This is a Government-sponsored programme, that is why after attending the programme 100 percent placement will be provided in different organisations". The recruitment solely meant for tribals, as they face a high percentage of unemployment which is said to be one of the main causes of the local youth drifting towards the Maoist cadres.
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January - 14 
The Bombay High Court (BHC) on January 14 cleared the way for a Islamabad’s Judicial Commission to visit Mumbai in connection with November 26, 2088 (also known as 26/11) terror strikes probe in the first week of February, reported The Times of India
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The Bombay High Court (BHC) on January 14 cleared the way for a Islamabad’s Judicial Commission to visit Mumbai in connection with November 26, 2088 (also known as 26/11) terror strikes probe in the first week of February, reported The Times of India. The Court informed the Centre that the in-principle approval for the Commission's trip has been given and they could come in the first week of February. "India will in a day or two convey the High Court's view and availability of dates to Pakistan. The exact date will, however, be decided by Islamabad depending on convenience of the panel," said an official. The Commission is supposed to take statements of officers linked to the 26\11 probe, including additional chief metropolitan magistrate R V Sawant Waghule and Investigating Officer Ramesh Mahale, and also the doctors who carried out the post-mortem of the terrorists killed during the attack. The delegation will include Khalid Qureshi, the head of the Federal Investigation Agency's Special Investigation Group and two main prosecutors Muhammad Azhar Chaudhry and Chaudhry Zulifqar. Since representatives of the defence lawyers too would be part of the Commission, five counsel of seven Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the 26\11 attacks had informed the Anti-Terrorism Court there that they were prepared to go to India.
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January - 14 
The Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, who was wanted by the Police in more than two dozen cases including the murder of former state Welfare Minister Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 and the loot of INR 5 crore of the ICICI Bank in May 2008,
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The Maoist sub-zonal ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan, who was wanted by the Police in more than two dozen cases including the murder of former state Welfare Minister Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 and the loot of INR 5 crore of the ICICI Bank in May 2008, and was injured in an encounter in Saranda forest of West Singhbhum District on December 21, 2011 was identified on January 14, reported The Times of India. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saket Kumar Singh said that they came to know about this when two close accomplices of Pahan were arrested from Tamar area in Ranchi, during an early morning raid on January 12. The two Maoists have been identified as Sukhlal Munda alias Suresh Munda alias Badaku alias Chattan and Etwari alias Vidramani alias Shakuntala alias Suku from Hurugdih village.
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January - 14 
The Millat Bedari Muhim Committee (MBMC) on January 14 asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to institute a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter in New Delhi that killed two Indian Mujahideen (IM
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The Millat Bedari Muhim Committee (MBMC) on January 14 asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to institute a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter in New Delhi that killed two Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants and a Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chandra Sharma, reports The Times of India. The MBMC, comprising mostly teachers and former teachers of the Aligarh Muslim University, had sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister in this regard. The memorandum slammed Union Home Minister P Chidambram for describing the encounter as genuine, MBMC chief Razaullah Khan told reporters. "What has pained members of the Muslim community is the fact that even a call for dispensation of justice is dubbed as appeasement by certain sections of the polity," he said.
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January - 14 
the Police conducted a search operation at Thangal Bazar in Imphal. Various suspected persons were brought assemble at Dharamsala for further verification. Official sources informed that the search operation is carried out to prevent unwanted crimes
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the Police conducted a search operation at Thangal Bazar in Imphal. Various suspected persons were brought assemble at Dharamsala for further verification. Official sources informed that the search operation is carried out to prevent unwanted crimes ahead of Assembly elections. 36 persons were arrested and handed over to the City Police for further verification. They were released later in the evening after verification was over.
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January - 14 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 3 kilograms from Goreswar market in Baksa District on January 14.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 3 kilograms from Goreswar market in Baksa District on January 14.
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January - 14 
The Telegraph reports that the Border security Forces (BSF) on January 14 arrested three Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) linkmen at Pyrdwah, East Khasi Hills, while they were infiltrating into India. The three have been identified as D
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The Telegraph reports that the Border security Forces (BSF) on January 14 arrested three Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) linkmen at Pyrdwah, East Khasi Hills, while they were infiltrating into India. The three have been identified as Deng Tensong, Mathews and Edimon Kongwang, hailing from Syndrom village in Sylhet District of Bangladesh. The BSF also recovered Bangladeshi Taka 295 and one Nokia mobile set with SIM cards from them.
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January - 14 
The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) while speaking at Camp Nazareth in Chandel District on January 14 rejected the allegation about the abduction of DN Haokip’s son on January 12, 2012 and asked Nehkhothang Haokip alias DN Haokip and Chungjalin a
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The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) while speaking at Camp Nazareth in Chandel District on January 14 rejected the allegation about the abduction of DN Haokip’s son on January 12, 2012 and asked Nehkhothang Haokip alias DN Haokip and Chungjalin alias Lenpu Haokip to stop their anti-people activities immediately and also to tender an apology to the people, reports The Sangai Express. He alleged that DN Haokip collected a huge amount of money from the people after setting up Chin Kuki Resistance Force (CKRF).
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January - 14 
Three militants, allegedly involved in several incidents including an attack on an Army trooper in Bandipora District, were arrested on January 14, reports CNN-IBN. "Police arrested three members of a militant gang involved in the attack on an army m
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Three militants, allegedly involved in several incidents including an attack on an Army trooper in Bandipora District, were arrested on January 14, reports CNN-IBN. "Police arrested three members of a militant gang involved in the attack on an army man - Reyaz Ahmad Lone - at Naidkhai Bus Stand on November 24 last year," a Police spokesman said. During investigations, Police zeroed in on Tariq Ahmad Wani, who had a militant background, he said. Wani was called to The Police Station where he confessed to the crime, he said. "During questioning, Wani disclosed that he along with Mohammad Yousaf Dar, Ghulam Mohammad Wani and Ghulam Hassan Wani hatched a criminal conspiracy to eliminate Lone," he said. On November 24, the accused found Lone, a trooper in Territorial Army, at the bus stand in Naidkhai and opened fire injuring the trooper and two others. "All the members of the gang except one have been arrested and the weapon used has been recovered," the spokesman added. He said Tariq Ahmad Wani and Ghulam Mohammad Wani were also involved in militancy-related incidents in Srinagar, Sopore and Sumbal where cases are already registered against them. The arrestees had rejoined militant ranks after serving their detention under Public Safety Act (PSA) and were carrying out attacks in the capital city of Srinagar and North Kashmir, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the gang members, Mohammad Yousaf Dar, has not been arrested.
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January - 14 
Two bombs exploded near the polling camp of Congress located at Wangoo under Thoubal District while another powerful bomb went off at Yumnam Leikai, despite the presence of six companies of SFs. However, there were no casualties. CorCom claimed respo
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Two bombs exploded near the polling camp of Congress located at Wangoo under Thoubal District while another powerful bomb went off at Yumnam Leikai, despite the presence of six companies of SFs. However, there were no casualties. CorCom claimed responsibility for the Yumnam Leikai blast. Police has launched a search operation in Yumnam Laikai Nambul Mapan area.
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January - 14 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on January 14 denied permission to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to travel to Zunheboto District, the hometown of their Chairman Isaac Chishi Swu, under their own security, reported Th
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on January 14 denied permission to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to travel to Zunheboto District, the hometown of their Chairman Isaac Chishi Swu, under their own security, reported The Times of India. As the Ministry wants them to visit under Government security citing risk to lives of their leaders from rival groups, the issue saw some heated exchanges between the NSCN (IM) and Government representatives in Nagaland. Sources privy to the developments said that the tiff erupted when NSCN (IM) leader V S Atem wrote to Home Ministry seeking permission for the visit of the outfit's leadership to at the invitation of Sumi Hoho, an influential tribal socio-cultural organization. The Ministry, however, conveyed to the militant group that the ground situation in the Nagaland town was not conducive for the visit due to the factional rivalry among two other outfits – National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khapalang (NSCN-K) and Khole-Kitovi factions.
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January - 14 
West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on January 14 announced that her Government would prepare an employment bank for the youth in Junglemahal comprising three Maoist-hit districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura, reported India Tod
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West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on January 14 announced that her Government would prepare an employment bank for the youth in Junglemahal comprising three Maoist-hit districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura, reported India Today. She promised that development would help her gain political and administrative control in the Maoist-hit regions. Mamata, who recently went to Jhargram to join the 'Junglemahal Festival', coughed up INR.25,000 each for 710 football clubs that participated in the yearlong football tournament in the troubled forest belt. More than INR.4 crore was used from Government coffers to wean the people away from extremism.
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January - 15 
a hand grenade was also found at the residence of one Huidrom Brojen, an active worker of Social Welfare Minister N Loken Singh.
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a hand grenade was also found at the residence of one Huidrom Brojen, an active worker of Social Welfare Minister N Loken Singh.
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January - 15 
A hand grenade which failed to explode was found on January 15 from the Khurai Chingangbam Leikai residence of Ng Joykumar, younger brother of MLA Ng Bijoy an INC candidate of the coming election.
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A hand grenade which failed to explode was found on January 15 from the Khurai Chingangbam Leikai residence of Ng Joykumar, younger brother of MLA Ng Bijoy an INC candidate of the coming election.
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January - 15 
A report compiled by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Finance Ministry states that there has been a 400 percent increase in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) transactions in Indian's financial channels, reports Times of India. The sta
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A report compiled by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Finance Ministry states that there has been a 400 percent increase in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) transactions in Indian's financial channels, reports Times of India. The states that during 2010-11 financial year (till March 2011), the agency detected "4, 23,539 incidents of fake Indian currency notes with a value of over Rs 35 crore". There were 1, 27,781 incidents during the 2009-2010 fiscal.
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January - 15 
A suspected sympathizer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was arrested by Kochi city Police from Chengalpettu in Chennai in connection with a human trafficking case involving Sri Lankan Tamils, reports Times of India. "We brought the acc
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A suspected sympathizer of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was arrested by Kochi city Police from Chengalpettu in Chennai in connection with a human trafficking case involving Sri Lankan Tamils, reports Times of India. "We brought the accused from Chennai on Sunday [January 15] and presented him before the local magistrate, who remanded him in judicial custody," Police officials said. The case pertains to the incident in which an international human trafficking racket attempted to illegally transport 39 Sri Lankan Tamils to Australia from Kerala on a fishing boat.
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January - 15 
An injured Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre died in a hospital in Jamshedpur a few hours after his arrest from an area under Gurabandha Police Station in West Singhbhum on January 15, reports IBN Live. Gulach Munda, an accused in th
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An injured Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre died in a hospital in Jamshedpur a few hours after his arrest from an area under Gurabandha Police Station in West Singhbhum on January 15, reports IBN Live. Gulach Munda, an accused in the abduction of a block development officer in 2010 besides 15 other offences, died in the M G M Hospital. Munda sustained injury while he was trying to escape from the clutches of the Police.
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January - 15 
Birsa Commando Force (BCF) an Adivasi militant group has decided not to lay down arms before January 26 as announced by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi earlier. BCF ‘commander-in-chief’, Bir Singh Munda in this regard said, “None of our demands have been
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Birsa Commando Force (BCF) an Adivasi militant group has decided not to lay down arms before January 26 as announced by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi earlier. BCF ‘commander-in-chief’, Bir Singh Munda in this regard said, “None of our demands have been met and we have not received any kind of facilities that we ought to get during the course of our talks with the government. So we have decided not to surrender arms till we find an honourable solution.” Munda further stated that the State Government made the announcement without consulting the outfit.
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January - 15 
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, North Kashmir) Muneer Ahmad Khan said that there is 90 percent decline in militancy in Bandipora District but added that the militants in the District are using hi-tech devices and travel to Pakistan to get th
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, North Kashmir) Muneer Ahmad Khan said that there is 90 percent decline in militancy in Bandipora District but added that the militants in the District are using hi-tech devices and travel to Pakistan to get the training in handling them. He said Police in December 2011 arrested two militants who had recently returned from Pakistan after getting training in handling the hi-tech gadgets.
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January - 15 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said on January 15 that nearly 2,500 militants were camping in terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Some 300 militants were al
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik said on January 15 that nearly 2,500 militants were camping in terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Some 300 militants were also camping in launching pads in Pakistan and PoK. "Camps in PoK and Pakistan have 2,000 to 2,500 terrorists as per our own sources. However, in launching pads (along the borderline with Pakistan) they are around 300 or so," he said. On the security situation in J&K, the Army Commander said it was good. "Violence parameters have been down in 2011. Last year was a fruitful year. We had a fair amount of peace in the state," he added. "Though there had been continued attempts to push terrorists into this side of the border yet we successfully thwarted most of them. As per the reports, there would be attempts to revive the terrorists activities in the State as such we all have to remain alert and take pre-emptive measures," he added, according to Daily Excelsior. To a question about reports of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) revitalizing woman cadre, he said, "We keep getting these inputs from the intelligence sources. Frequent reports keep coming to us through sources about whatever happens across the border so far as terrorist mechanism is concerned. There are reports that woman cadre of the LeT is being trained in Muzaffarabad area of the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir before being pushed into this side of the border. However, this is not yet corroborated. We have not shared this report officially with the State Government and anyone else and it will require sometime to further corroborate.”
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January - 15 
Hindustan Times reports that alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Salman alias Chotu and Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu have allegedly confessed to the Bangalore Police that they had got explosives for the 2008 Delhi serial blasts from Udupi, a coasta
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Hindustan Times reports that alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Salman alias Chotu and Shahzad Ahmed alias Pappu have allegedly confessed to the Bangalore Police that they had got explosives for the 2008 Delhi serial blasts from Udupi, a coastal town in Karnataka. Both Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)-trained Salman and Shahzad, natives of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and arrested by Delhi Police in 2011, are co-accused in the Chinnaswamy Stadium blast case in 2010. In their confessional statement, they allegedly told the Bangalore anti-terrorism cell that their associates Mohammed Saif (now in jail) and Khalid (absconding) went to Udupi on August 31, 2008, and brought the explosives to Delhi on September 3, 2008. The Delhi blasts took place on September1 3, 2008.
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January - 15 
in continuation of bomb attacks against Congress candidates and workers in the run up to the election, residences of an India national Congress (INC) candidate’s younger brother and three Congress workers were threatened with hand grenades.
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in continuation of bomb attacks against Congress candidates and workers in the run up to the election, residences of an India national Congress (INC) candidate’s younger brother and three Congress workers were threatened with hand grenades.
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January - 15 
In continued violence ahead of the election on January 28, three suspected militants were killed in a reported encounter with a team of Imphal West Police commandos on January 15 at the inter-village road connecting Iroishemba and Lamdeng village on
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In continued violence ahead of the election on January 28, three suspected militants were killed in a reported encounter with a team of Imphal West Police commandos on January 15 at the inter-village road connecting Iroishemba and Lamdeng village on Langol hills of Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. One AK rifle, one pistol and one hand grenade were recovered from the slain men. Their identities are yet to be established.
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January - 15 
Intensifying its drive to curb terror funding, the Union Government has asked the Jammu and Kashmir Police as well as the Enforcement Directorate to seek help from the RBI in monitoring transfer of funds meant for separatist groups for alleged anti-n
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Intensifying its drive to curb terror funding, the Union Government has asked the Jammu and Kashmir Police as well as the Enforcement Directorate to seek help from the RBI in monitoring transfer of funds meant for separatist groups for alleged anti-national activities, including disturbing peace in the State, according to Daily Excelsior. The Union Home Ministry recently convened a meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary R K Singh in Delhi where broad contours of terror financing were discussed, official sources said on January 15.
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January - 15 
of the three suspected militants shot dead in an encounter with Imphal West commandos on the road connecting Iroishemba to Lamdeng on January 15, one has turned out to be an Assam Rifles personnel identified as one Muhammad Abdul Haque, reports The S
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of the three suspected militants shot dead in an encounter with Imphal West commandos on the road connecting Iroishemba to Lamdeng on January 15, one has turned out to be an Assam Rifles personnel identified as one Muhammad Abdul Haque, reports The Sangai Express. The other two deceased have also been identified as Moirangthem Ibungo and Thokchom.
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January - 15 
Officials of the Fort branch of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai carrying out an audit of old and worn-out currency notes found Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) totaling over INR 388000 had been deposited with the bank between September 20
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Officials of the Fort branch of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai carrying out an audit of old and worn-out currency notes found Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) totaling over INR 388000 had been deposited with the bank between September 2010 and June 2011, reports DNA. Following the incident, the Police on January 15 arrested a man, Said-ul alias Aslam Suratali Shaikh, a Jharkhand native living at Pydhonie. Another significant fact was that small denomination notes were also deposited in the bank, which is very rare, said the Police. Interestingly, the fake notes were deposited in the department that checks and exchanges torn and unusable notes.
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January - 15 
on January 15, SFs arrested two lady arms dealers from Kwakta and Phugakchou areas in Bishnupur District. One of the arrested persons is identified as Boino alias Boicy, from whom one 9 mm pistol with five 7.62 mm live rounds were recovered. Another
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on January 15, SFs arrested two lady arms dealers from Kwakta and Phugakchou areas in Bishnupur District. One of the arrested persons is identified as Boino alias Boicy, from whom one 9 mm pistol with five 7.62 mm live rounds were recovered. Another lady arms dealer namely Negchin Haokip alias Chin was arrested along-with one 7.62 mm pistol from Phugakchou area. Both the arms dealers confessed to their involvement in illegal arms trafficking for various banned militant outfits in Manipur.
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January - 15 
Paresh Baruah would expel United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other senior leaders and Central Committee of the outfit permanently to start afresh the armed struggle, reports The Times of Assam. Further, Senior Anti
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Paresh Baruah would expel United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and other senior leaders and Central Committee of the outfit permanently to start afresh the armed struggle, reports The Times of Assam. Further, Senior Anti –Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) leaders, Drishti Rajkhowa alias Manoj Rabha and Bijay Das alias Bijay Chinese would now act as the overall Commander of Lower and Upper Assam region respectively.
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January - 15 
SFs arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre from Sangaiprou FCS godown area in Imphal East District. The arrested militant was identified as Hamom James Singh. Three live ammunitions of AK series and three extortion no
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SFs arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre from Sangaiprou FCS godown area in Imphal East District. The arrested militant was identified as Hamom James Singh. Three live ammunitions of AK series and three extortion notes of KCP-MC were recovered from him.
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January - 15 
SFs arrested three National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Ranjan Daimari (NDFB-RD) militants at Amguri in Kokrajhar District on January 15, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militants were identified as Akhanti Boro alias Ajit, (22), Mwikhwm Borgoya
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SFs arrested three National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Ranjan Daimari (NDFB-RD) militants at Amguri in Kokrajhar District on January 15, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militants were identified as Akhanti Boro alias Ajit, (22), Mwikhwm Borgoyary alias Minislu (24), and ‘Chirang District Section Commander ‘Janen Narzary alias Jebra, (24). Three pistols, 10 rounds of live ammunition, 5 SIMs, 3 mobile handsets, money receipt book, a notepad and a bag were recovered from them.
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January - 15 
some unidentified persons lobbed two hand grenades at the residences of Muhammad Hajmad Ali and Muhammad Chaoba. Both Hajmad and Chaoba were the active workers of Allaudin Khan, an INC candidate. The grenades which failed to blast were recovered.
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some unidentified persons lobbed two hand grenades at the residences of Muhammad Hajmad Ali and Muhammad Chaoba. Both Hajmad and Chaoba were the active workers of Allaudin Khan, an INC candidate. The grenades which failed to blast were recovered.
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January - 15 
the BSF troops of border outpost at Beldova in West Garo Hills also arrested a Bangladeshi drug smuggler identified as Jahidur Rahaman while he was infiltrating into India from Bangladesh to collect a consignment. The BSF also recovered Bangladeshi
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the BSF troops of border outpost at Beldova in West Garo Hills also arrested a Bangladeshi drug smuggler identified as Jahidur Rahaman while he was infiltrating into India from Bangladesh to collect a consignment. The BSF also recovered Bangladeshi Taka 40,000 from him.
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January - 15 
The Election Commission of India (EC) has received specific intelligence reports that money is being pumped into Uttar Pradesh (UP) from West Asia through hawala (illegal money transfer) channels for the forthcoming state elections, reports Live Mint
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The Election Commission of India (EC) has received specific intelligence reports that money is being pumped into Uttar Pradesh (UP) from West Asia through hawala (illegal money transfer) channels for the forthcoming state elections, reports Live Mint. According to EC officials, the money from Saudi Arabia and Dubai is being routed through illegal channels into constituencies such as Aligarh, Gorakhpur, Saharanpur, Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. State Police has seized INR 350 million of unaccounted cash this week in UP.
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places during anti-Maoist operations in Latehar and Bokaro Districts on January 15-16, reports The Hindu. The two arrestees are identified as ‘ar
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places during anti-Maoist operations in Latehar and Bokaro Districts on January 15-16, reports The Hindu. The two arrestees are identified as ‘area commander' Janaki Mahato and Maoist cadre Moti Mahato from villages situated near Jhumra foothills, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Prasant Karn said. As many as seven Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) were recovered at Barwadih in Latehar District during search operation. Besides four IEDS, the SFs recovered 500 grams of gun powder, 15 metre black wire, 20 kg ammonium nitrate, a double barrel gun and one country-made gun, the ASP said.
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January - 15 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces on January 15 arrested five top cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) from Athibung area in Peren District of Nagaland. SFs recovered sophisticated arms and ammunition from them.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces on January 15 arrested five top cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) from Athibung area in Peren District of Nagaland. SFs recovered sophisticated arms and ammunition from them. The four cadres are still in the custody of Assam Rifles. Another NSCN-K cadre, identified as Isak Sumi, was also arrested along with the other four but was later released as he had an identity card issued by the Centre.
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January - 15 
the troops of border outpost in Dawki, Jaintia Hills arrested a Manipuri linkman identified as Babu Patra while he was trying to cross over to India. The BSF suspects that the arrested person has links with Manipur based militants.
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the troops of border outpost in Dawki, Jaintia Hills arrested a Manipuri linkman identified as Babu Patra while he was trying to cross over to India. The BSF suspects that the arrested person has links with Manipur based militants.
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January - 15 
two ATM vans, belonging to two private banks, were seized with nearly INR 130 million in cash UP last week, reports Times of India. Asian Age adds that specific information that operatives in Nepal backed by Inter Services Intelligence Agency (I
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two ATM vans, belonging to two private banks, were seized with nearly INR 130 million in cash UP last week, reports Times of India. Asian Age adds that specific information that operatives in Nepal backed by Inter Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) are viewing the UP polls as an opportunity to pump in large amounts of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) into this country.
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January - 15 
unidentified militants set ablaze a loaded truck in Manipur’s Senapati district on January 15 for not paying ‘tax’ to the outfit, official reports said The Shillong Times reports.
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unidentified militants set ablaze a loaded truck in Manipur’s Senapati district on January 15 for not paying ‘tax’ to the outfit, official reports said The Shillong Times reports.
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January - 16 
a blast was averted near the residence of Khumukcham Joykishan, Trinamool candidate of Thangmeiband AC. Lamphel Police team defused the IED which was found inside the poly bag along with a cauliflower.
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a blast was averted near the residence of Khumukcham Joykishan, Trinamool candidate of Thangmeiband AC. Lamphel Police team defused the IED which was found inside the poly bag along with a cauliflower.
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January - 16 
Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) ‘area commander’ Ranjit Murmu expressed shock on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi recent statement that nine (including five Adivasi) groups are going to surrender before Republic day (January 26), reports The Times of India. Murm
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Adivasi Cobra Force (ACF) ‘area commander’ Ranjit Murmu expressed shock on Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi recent statement that nine (including five Adivasi) groups are going to surrender before Republic day (January 26), reports The Times of India. Murmu said, "We are surprised to hear such an announcement from the chief minister. Delhi and Dispur have promised that they will fulfill our demands by September but they are still to act. We are discussing the matter and our future strategies."
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January - 16 
An armed group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), shot dead a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), identified as Avdhesh Yadav (45), in Palamu District in the night of January 16, reports Ranchi Express. The slain TPC cadre wa
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An armed group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), shot dead a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), identified as Avdhesh Yadav (45), in Palamu District in the night of January 16, reports Ranchi Express. The slain TPC cadre was a resident of Jhargada village under Hussainabad subdivision of the District.
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January - 16 
another suspected Maoist, Andharu Gadaseth, had been arrested in the District on January 16 in relation to the same double murder case. Andharu was a student of Netaji Subhash College at Tumudibandh in the District. According to Police sources, he ha
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another suspected Maoist, Andharu Gadaseth, had been arrested in the District on January 16 in relation to the same double murder case. Andharu was a student of Netaji Subhash College at Tumudibandh in the District. According to Police sources, he had escaped to Kerala after the double murder. Central Reserve Police Force, Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, Special Operation Group and District police are conducting joint anti-Maoist operations in Srirampur, Kotagarh, Daringibadi and Brahmanigaon areas in the District.
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January - 16 
Chief Minister Raman Singh on January 16 said that providing all facilities to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Districts in the State and bringing back Maoists to the mainstream is on the topmost agenda of his Government, report
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Chief Minister Raman Singh on January 16 said that providing all facilities to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Districts in the State and bringing back Maoists to the mainstream is on the topmost agenda of his Government, reports The Times of India. He was addressing a public gathering to mark the creation of Sukma District, carved out of Maoist-affected Dantewada.
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January - 16 
From paying off an ailing father's medical bills and eliminating sworn enemies to death threats - the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) resorts to every tactics to rope in new recruits, reports The Times of India. And if the accounts of fo
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From paying off an ailing father's medical bills and eliminating sworn enemies to death threats - the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) resorts to every tactics to rope in new recruits, reports The Times of India. And if the accounts of four surrendered Maoists are any indication, it's everything but ideology that forced them to take up arms against their own people. Squad members Lombodar Majhi, Bhojohari Mahato, Karan Koiborto and Sukdeb Mahato had surrendered before Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Jhargram on January 12 and were allowed by police to speak to the media in Midnapore on January 16. They said they were quickly disillusioned with the Maoists.
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January - 16 
India and Nepal on January 16 decided to intensify cooperation in sharing terror-related information on a real-time basis and check circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), according to Hindustan Times. The two sides decided to raise the le
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India and Nepal on January 16 decided to intensify cooperation in sharing terror-related information on a real-time basis and check circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), according to Hindustan Times. The two sides decided to raise the level of counter-terror cooperation and decided that the two home secretaries could directly take up terror-related issues on a real-time basis.
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January - 16 
Kandhamal Police arrested Manmohan Pradhan, the husband of the sarpanch (head of panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Sonepur panchayat in Daringibadi block and two others identified as Suneswar Baladamajhi and Petaguluduka
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Kandhamal Police arrested Manmohan Pradhan, the husband of the sarpanch (head of panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Sonepur panchayat in Daringibadi block and two others identified as Suneswar Baladamajhi and Petaguluduka for their reported involvement in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in various places in Kandhamal District on January 16, reports The Times of India. Pradhan was arrested from his home. The two other accused were arrested during anti-Maoist combing operations. While Baladamajhi is a resident of Malliguda near Kotagarh, Petaguluduka hailed from Dembaguda in Chandrapur area in Rayagada District. The Police said Pradhan was involved in planting landmines in Daringibadi Police Station area in December, 2011. He also supplied rice and other food items to the Maoists, the Police said. Baladamajhi was involved in an exchange of fire between Maoists and security personnel at Malliguda in January 2010. Petaguluduka was involved in the death of three policemen in a landmine blast at Srirampur near Kotagarh on January 5.
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January - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that two persons, identified as Thoi and Lamkhai, said to be workers of Indian national Congress (INC) party, were reportedly abducted by unidentified armed persons on January 16 from Karong in Senapati District. The abducted per
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Kanglaonline reports that two persons, identified as Thoi and Lamkhai, said to be workers of Indian national Congress (INC) party, were reportedly abducted by unidentified armed persons on January 16 from Karong in Senapati District. The abducted persons were working for the INC candidate DD Thaisi contesting for Karong assembly constituency.
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January - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others got injured when suspected militants ambushed a patrol of the Assam Rifles near Jhoukhonom village in Churachandpur District on the Myanmar border on January 16. A
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Kanglaonline reports that two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others got injured when suspected militants ambushed a patrol of the Assam Rifles near Jhoukhonom village in Churachandpur District on the Myanmar border on January 16. According to the Police the militants snatched away one weapon from the SFs after the attack. The incident happened when troops of 39th Assam Rifles on patrol came under attack from heavily armed militants near border pillar No. 46 close to Jhoukhom village under Singhat Police station. There was a gun battle thereafter which lasted for half-an-hour. Details are still awaited. However, a press release from the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) , Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) , Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutinary People’s Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) has said that three constituent members of CorCom: PREPAK-Pro, RPF and UNLF were behind the ambush of the security personnel of the 39th Assam Rifles. No casualties were sustained on the side of CorCom and those who took part in the attack have returned safely to base, the release said.
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January - 16 
Mumbai Mirror on January 16 (today) reported that the three men who planned and executed serial blasts in Mumbai and Delhi High Court blast in 2011, were holed up in an apartment in Byculla, not more than 15 minutes' walk from the Anti-Terrorist Squa
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Mumbai Mirror on January 16 (today) reported that the three men who planned and executed serial blasts in Mumbai and Delhi High Court blast in 2011, were holed up in an apartment in Byculla, not more than 15 minutes' walk from the Anti-Terrorist Squad's Nagpada headquarters, till just a few weeks ago. The report quoting reliable sources said, the trio - comprising two Pakistanis and India's most wanted Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh of Indian Mujahideen (IM) - during their stay in Mumbai, found time to travel to Delhi to plant a bomb near Delhi High Court. The safe house, an apartment on the third floor of Habib building near Byculla Railway Station, is now locked and its owner a woman has been detained by the ATS for questioning. An unidentified man who had negotiated the apartment's lease, has also been picked up.
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January - 16 
One person was killed and another got injured when Security Forces allegedly fired at their car after they ignored a warning to stop for checking during a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State-wide bandh (shutdown strike) in Palamu Distr
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One person was killed and another got injured when Security Forces allegedly fired at their car after they ignored a warning to stop for checking during a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State-wide bandh (shutdown strike) in Palamu District on January 16, reports IBN Live. "The CRPF and the District Police who were patrolling after the Maoists called a state wide shutdown last night [January 16] opened fire on the car after the occupants ignored their call to stop for checking at Sultani Ghati," Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup T Mathew said. "Dara Singh alias Devendra Singh, who was driving the car, died in the car while Ajit Singh suffered bullet wounds and was referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi," the SP said. The duo hailed from Jangop village in Aurangabad District in Bihar, Mathew said and added they were returning home when the incident happened.
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January - 16 
Parveen Akhter, wife of Mohammad Azam of Mendhar in Poonch District, has turned out to be another woman militant with confirmed involvement of her links with a Pakistan based militant of LeT outfit, also named as Mohammad Azam. Police arrested Parvee
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Parveen Akhter, wife of Mohammad Azam of Mendhar in Poonch District, has turned out to be another woman militant with confirmed involvement of her links with a Pakistan based militant of LeT outfit, also named as Mohammad Azam. Police arrested Parveen Akhter along with Bashir Akhter of Qasba in Poonch District. During questioning, Parveen Akhter alias Parveena is said to have disclosed that Mohammad Azam used to smuggle weapons from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) up to the Line of Control (LoC) at fixed spots in Poonch District. Parveena picked up the weapons, Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), SIM cards and other material from the LoC and supplied them to militants, including Mohammad Hafiz of Surankote. Hafiz has already been arrested by Srinagar Police.
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January - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Padamdhar Moran alias Poya Kaye (35), at Makum under Makum Police Station in Tinsukia District on January 16.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United Liberation front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Padamdhar Moran alias Poya Kaye (35), at Makum under Makum Police Station in Tinsukia District on January 16.
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January - 16 
security was intensified in the Maoist-affected areas in Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts after intelligence inputs on Maoists pitching camps there.
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security was intensified in the Maoist-affected areas in Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts after intelligence inputs on Maoists pitching camps there.
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January - 16 
SFs arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre from Karong area in Senapati District while travelling in Hyundai Santro vehicle on January 16. Search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of 2 meter green C
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SFs arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre from Karong area in Senapati District while travelling in Hyundai Santro vehicle on January 16. Search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of 2 meter green Cordex, some brown Cordex and 100 grams of plastic explosive. It was revealed that he was planning to carry out numerous bombings to terrorize the public during elections.
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January - 16 
SFs arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Sapring Rabha (29) alias Khaplang, from Kasumari village under Krishnai Police Station of Goalpara District on January 16. One .22 mm pistol, one round of live ammunition w
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SFs arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Sapring Rabha (29) alias Khaplang, from Kasumari village under Krishnai Police Station of Goalpara District on January 16. One .22 mm pistol, one round of live ammunition was recovered from him.
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January - 16 
SFs arrested one cadre each of the proscribed UNLF and KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) in Thoubal District. The release identified the UNLF cadre as Phuritsabam Ghambeishing Singh, and the KCP cadre as Keisham Doren Meitei.
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SFs arrested one cadre each of the proscribed UNLF and KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) in Thoubal District. The release identified the UNLF cadre as Phuritsabam Ghambeishing Singh, and the KCP cadre as Keisham Doren Meitei.
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January - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Rabha tribal militants on January 16 abducted the manager of a firm identified as Ganeshyam Das, working on a railway project in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills District, bordering Assam. He was abducted at gun p
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Rabha tribal militants on January 16 abducted the manager of a firm identified as Ganeshyam Das, working on a railway project in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills District, bordering Assam. He was abducted at gun point by two unidentified men after he visited the railway line construction site at Mendipathar area in East Garo Hills, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Rajiv Mehta said. Though no militant group has claimed responsibility, intelligence agencies suspect the handiwork of Rabha Viper Army — a rebel group operating largely in Rabha tribe-inhabited areas in Assam’s Goalpara District and certain areas of Meghalaya’s East and West Garo Hills Districts. The Rabha Viper Army was formed with the support of Assam-based outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in 2008.
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January - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that two Garo youths, identified as Pak Momin and Engti Marak, were shot dead by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 16, suspecting them to be Police informers. According to Police, the two youth hailing from Ko
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The Shillong Times reports that two Garo youths, identified as Pak Momin and Engti Marak, were shot dead by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 16, suspecting them to be Police informers. According to Police, the two youth hailing from Konchikol village were killed near their homes under Resubelpara Sub-Division in East Garo Hills District.
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January - 16 
The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected United Liberation Army of Bruland (ULAB) militant at Piplapunjee near Bazaricherra in Karimganj District on January 16. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, a .9 mm Mauser-Weker pisto
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The Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a suspected United Liberation Army of Bruland (ULAB) militant at Piplapunjee near Bazaricherra in Karimganj District on January 16. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, a .9 mm Mauser-Weker pistol and ammunition from the encounter site.
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January - 16 
the two personnel of 39 Assam Rifles who were killed on January 16 ambush at Zokhonuam located at about 20 kilometres along the international border with Myanmar from Singngat in Churachandpur District have been identified as havildar Rajendra, a res
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the two personnel of 39 Assam Rifles who were killed on January 16 ambush at Zokhonuam located at about 20 kilometres along the international border with Myanmar from Singngat in Churachandpur District have been identified as havildar Rajendra, a resident of Bareilley District in Uttar Pradesh and constable Lakhinath Deori from Arunachal Pradesh
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January - 16 
The Union Government has accorded formal sanction for the creation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Integrated Intelligence Wing, reports The Pioneer. Among others, it will include an intelligence school that will train the officers and men
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The Union Government has accorded formal sanction for the creation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Integrated Intelligence Wing, reports The Pioneer. Among others, it will include an intelligence school that will train the officers and men of paramilitary force in collecting intelligence in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)]-affected areas. The Union Home Ministry has approved creation of 468 posts for the intelligence school to be created at the CRPF Group Centre at Kadarpur in Gurgaon. The school will be headed by a principal, who will be a Commandant-rank officer. The faculty will comprise CRPF officers, who have been trained with Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing and Military Intelligence. Complete “Training of Trainers Course” and guest faculties will be drawn from the Central intelligence school.
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January - 16 
two Trinamool Congress (TMC) party candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections came under bomb attack on January 16 while preparations were going on for their flag hoisting ceremonies. The first blast happened at Naharup, near the residence of
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two Trinamool Congress (TMC) party candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections came under bomb attack on January 16 while preparations were going on for their flag hoisting ceremonies. The first blast happened at Naharup, near the residence of Panganbam Premananda, the Trinamool candidate for Kshetrigao AC. No casualties were reported in the blast.
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January - 16 
with just a few weeks to go before panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections, Maoists have started campaigning against the polls in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. The Maoists have put up posters and banners
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with just a few weeks to go before panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections, Maoists have started campaigning against the polls in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. The Maoists have put up posters and banners in various parts of the District, urging voters not to participate in the poll process. A number of such posters were spotted at Dandabadi and Ramagiri areas under Boipariguda Police limits and at several areas under Narayanpatna Police limits on January 16. Maoist fear in Narayanpatna is evident given that single candidates have filed nominations in six out of nine panchayats in the block for the post of sarpanch (head of panchayat). Similarly, seven out of nine posts of samiti (block level local self-government institution) members are uncontested in the block. Sources said people preferred not to file nominations in the Maoist-dominated panchayats in Narayanpatna. "It is quite possible that the rebels might have selected the candidates where single nominations have been filed and no other candidate dares to contest the election against the candidate chosen by the Maoists," said a block level official, engaged in the election process at Narayanpatna.
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January - 17 
Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Khagen Sarma informed the media persons on January 17 that the All Adivsasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Adivasi Cobra Force(ACF), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Santhal Tigers’ Forum (
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Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Khagen Sarma informed the media persons on January 17 that the All Adivsasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Adivasi Cobra Force(ACF), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Santhal Tigers’ Forum (STF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) and the Hmar People’s Convention(HPC) are going to lay down their arms on January 24. Assam Times put the figure of the militants who will surrender on January 24 at over one hundred and fifty. Earlier, Assam Adivasi Peace Movement representatives (a body approved by AANLA to negotiate) in a meeting with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and ADGP Khagen Sarma conveyed the willingness of AANLA to lay down arms on January 24. Assam Adivasi Peace Movement further put forward the demand of AANLA which are- removal of inter-State area restriction Act, to recognize Adivasis as Scheduled Tribes, to form a satellite Adivasi Autonomous Council in Assam, to allot land and pattas to the landless Adivasis, to reserve constituencies where Adivasi voters are a majority, to increase the daily wage of tea garden labourers to INR 200 per day, to absorb disarmed AANLA cadres in government jobs and to create an Adivasi Police Battalion. Assam Adivasi Peace Movement added that about 100 cadres of AANLA under ‘deputy commander in chief’ Peter Dung were putting up in a camp at the D-sector along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District while other cadres were outside the State. In addition, 60-militants of HPC, including women, came down from the Borail Peak to Retzaul Basti in Dima Hasao District. The group will lay down arms on January 24 in Guwahati.
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January - 17 
another grenade was also found opposite to the Manipur University gate at Canchipur in Imphal West District.
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another grenade was also found opposite to the Manipur University gate at Canchipur in Imphal West District.
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January - 17 
Around 100 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up one mobile tower in Sanda village under the Kutumba Police Station in Aurangabad District late on January 17, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also assaulted R
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Around 100 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up one mobile tower in Sanda village under the Kutumba Police Station in Aurangabad District late on January 17, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also assaulted Radhe Singh, the guard, before leaving the spot. The Maoists then moved to Sonarkhap village, around 1.5 kilometres from Sanda village, and set ablaze another mobile tower. Later, they left the palce shouting anti-government slogans. The incidents happened during the 24-hour bandh (shutdown strike) call given by the Maoists in protest against the killing of their cadres in an encounter on January 2 with the Police in Rohtas District, sources said.
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January - 17 
as part of anti-Maoist measures, Koraput district is set to get at least seven model Police Stations, the first of its kind in the State, very soon, reports Zee News. The new Police Stations, likely to come up in the next couple of months, would help
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as part of anti-Maoist measures, Koraput district is set to get at least seven model Police Stations, the first of its kind in the State, very soon, reports Zee News. The new Police Stations, likely to come up in the next couple of months, would help the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in the region, officials said. Funded by the Centre, the three-storey buildings would be constructed at a cost of Rs two crore at Semiliguda, Laxmipur, Kakirgumma, Sunabeda, Boipariguda, Kotpad and Pawda. "Site selection for the new police stations is complete and the work will begin soon. We hope that the police stations will be operational within a few months", Koraput Superintendent of Police Anup Kumar Sahoo said.
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January - 17 
Biramitrapur Police in Sundargarh District arrested Jaspal Singh, a resident of Rajgangpur, for illegal trafficking of detonators, reports The Telegraph. The Police found 450 detonators in his sports utility vehicle. Singh did not have any license to
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Biramitrapur Police in Sundargarh District arrested Jaspal Singh, a resident of Rajgangpur, for illegal trafficking of detonators, reports The Telegraph. The Police found 450 detonators in his sports utility vehicle. Singh did not have any license to carry the explosives, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer Suman Dutta.
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January - 17 
CNN-IBN adds that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 17 sealed the third-floor room in Habib Mansion where Bakas and Tavrez had been living. According to Waqar Quereshi, who stays near Habib Building, three persons introducing them
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CNN-IBN adds that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 17 sealed the third-floor room in Habib Mansion where Bakas and Tavrez had been living. According to Waqar Quereshi, who stays near Habib Building, three persons introducing themselves as Imran, Tavrez and Bakas had rented the premises about eight months ago and stayed there till the last week of December. According to media reports, Imran is believed to be Yasin Bhatkal, the fugitive IM operative suspected to have masterminded the Mumbai blasts and the Delhi High Court blast. His two companions are said to be Pakistani nationals allegedly sent to India to carry out the serial blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Dadar on July 13.
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January - 17 
East Singhbhum Police launched a massive combing operation at Ghurabandha in Ghatshila on January 17 following intelligence inputs on infiltration of armed Maoists from West Bengal, reports The Telegraph. According to intelligence sources, an armed s
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East Singhbhum Police launched a massive combing operation at Ghurabandha in Ghatshila on January 17 following intelligence inputs on infiltration of armed Maoists from West Bengal, reports The Telegraph. According to intelligence sources, an armed squad of Maoists from West Midnapore District in West Bengal had taken shelter at Kudian and Hariyan pahads, in Ghurabandha. During the combing operation at the hillocks in Ghurabandha, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers rounded up a suspected Maoist from Gian village. The Police refused to disclose the name of the villager. A senior officer said the armed Maoists, reportedly hiding in the hilly terrain, might have given Police the slip and sneaked into Odisha while the combing operation was on. Five companies of CRPF, besides two of JAP, took part in the operation that began at around 6am and lasted for over 12 hours. East Singhbhum Senior Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Kumar Jha said that though the intelligence network had recently alerted the forces on the movement of Maoist ‘area commander’ (Ghurabandha) Kanhu Singh Munda and his assistant Puttu Singh Munda, information on the fresh infiltration of the rebels prompted them to launch the operation.
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January - 17 
Golaghat District administration on January 17 instructed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take all necessary steps to maintain law and order in the disputed areas in the District along the Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Times of India.
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Golaghat District administration on January 17 instructed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take all necessary steps to maintain law and order in the disputed areas in the District along the Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Times of India. Nagaland and Assam are engaged in decades-long border dispute and at present are maintaining a status quo under the supervision of CRPF under directive from the Supreme Court.
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January - 17 
Meanwhile, the Union Government has decided to withdraw 52 companies of paramilitary from Jammu and Kashmir for deployment in five poll bound States. Withdrawal of the companies would start immediately and completed in a week’s time. This has been co
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Meanwhile, the Union Government has decided to withdraw 52 companies of paramilitary from Jammu and Kashmir for deployment in five poll bound States. Withdrawal of the companies would start immediately and completed in a week’s time. This has been conveyed to the State Government. An equal number of companies would be returned after elections are over in five States.
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January - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that a probe carried out by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) reveals that the UNLF outfit earned around INR 1.5 billion between 2007 and 2010 through extortion. Besides UNLF, many other terror outfits are also extorting m
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Nagaland Post reports that a probe carried out by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) reveals that the UNLF outfit earned around INR 1.5 billion between 2007 and 2010 through extortion. Besides UNLF, many other terror outfits are also extorting money in the State. According to NIA sources, one part of the proceeds from extortion has been used by the outfit to procure arms and ammunition and other part was invested by it in genuine business. “Most of the funds come from contractors who execute various central and state government schemes,” said source. The probe agency has arrested three top UNLF cadres, N Bomi Singh, Y Brojobidhu Singh and A Ibomcha Singh, who were allegedly part of the conspiracy to launder money into businesses. According to NIA, the trio held different positions in the Association for Extensive Growers Innovative Service.
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January - 17 
NSCN-IM “kilo ministry” has reportedly issued orders to all its regional authorities–– central administrative officers (CAOs) ––across “Nagalim” to observe 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on January 17 to show what the
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NSCN-IM “kilo ministry” has reportedly issued orders to all its regional authorities–– central administrative officers (CAOs) ––across “Nagalim” to observe 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on January 17 to show what they described resentment against the Government of India’s imposition that prevented collective leadership from visiting Zunheboto on January 14. NSCN-IM ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah has alleged that the Centre was trying to keep out the Naga people from the peace process by preventing the outfit from interacting with their people on January 14, reports Times of India. The NSCN-IM accused New Delhi of violating the ceasefire ground rules, adds Kanglaonline
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January - 17 
NSCN-K cadres overran the designated camp of rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction at Athibung town. Athibung has remained a stronghold of the undivided NSCN-K till it split in June, 2011. Telegraph further reports that later over 70 heavily armed cadres o
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NSCN-K cadres overran the designated camp of rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction at Athibung town. Athibung has remained a stronghold of the undivided NSCN-K till it split in June, 2011. Telegraph further reports that later over 70 heavily armed cadres of the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi surrounded the camp of the rival group at Athibung town in the District.
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January - 17 
Nune Narasimha Reddy alias Ganganna, a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and State Committee member, was reportedly arrested by special party Police teams at Old Guntur on January 17, reports The Hindu . Ganganna, who has been
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Nune Narasimha Reddy alias Ganganna, a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and State Committee member, was reportedly arrested by special party Police teams at Old Guntur on January 17, reports The Hindu . Ganganna, who has been in judicial remand for the last one-and-a-half years in the District jail, was released on January 17. He is wanted in more than 10 cases registered in Guntur and Prakasam Districts. Ganganna is believed to have played a key role in talks with the Government during 2004.
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January - 17 
on January 17, Nagaland saw a peaceful and near total shutdown of shops and business establishments following the 12-hour shut down call by the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) across “Nagalim” (Naga inhabited areas) in protest against the ‘conditions’ imp
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on January 17, Nagaland saw a peaceful and near total shutdown of shops and business establishments following the 12-hour shut down call by the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) across “Nagalim” (Naga inhabited areas) in protest against the ‘conditions’ imposed on the visit of Isak and Muivah, planned for January 13-15 to Zunheboto District, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 17 
One of the main accused in the derailment of the Jnaneswari Express that claimed 148 lives on May 28, 2010, identified as Joydeb Mahato, was arrested from West Midnapore District on January 17, reports IBN Live. A District Police officer said the lea
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One of the main accused in the derailment of the Jnaneswari Express that claimed 148 lives on May 28, 2010, identified as Joydeb Mahato, was arrested from West Midnapore District on January 17, reports IBN Live. A District Police officer said the leader of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) was arrested near Midnapore town by a joint team of West Bengal Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The Central Bureau of investigation (CBI) had announced a reward of INR 100, 000 for any information to capture Mahato alive. Joydeb is the fourth top functionary of the organisation.
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January - 17 
Police on January 17 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 50,000 from outside Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s Lasaana branch at Surankote in Poonch District but the accused, who was carrying it, managed to escape from the spot, Daily Excelsio
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Police on January 17 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 50,000 from outside Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s Lasaana branch at Surankote in Poonch District but the accused, who was carrying it, managed to escape from the spot, Daily Excelsior reported. The accused was identified as Mohammad Aslam. The FICNs were in denomination of INR 500.
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January - 17 
PTI reports that an alleged Pakistani smuggler was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel when he infiltrated into Indian Territory in Amritsar in the night of January 17, reports CNN-IBN. On frisking the body, BSF recovered 17 kilograms
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PTI reports that an alleged Pakistani smuggler was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel when he infiltrated into Indian Territory in Amritsar in the night of January 17, reports CNN-IBN. On frisking the body, BSF recovered 17 kilograms of heroin packed in 17 packets with a street value of INR 850 million and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with a face value of INR 1 million. Confirming the drug and FICNs seizure as well as the encounter of the Pakistani smuggler, senior BSF officials said on January 18 said the incident took place when patrolling troops kept asking the Pakistani smuggler to surrender but he ignored them and kept marching towards Indian Territory. BSF officials said the intruder was killed in cross-firing between the BSF and at least three people, who were trying to sneak into India Territory, adds Daily Pioneer. The incident took place near the Bheropal border outpost. The BSF troopers challenged the intruders, who were crossing the fence. However, they fired at the BSF and in retaliation one person was killed.
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January - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Amom Atorrba alias Romeo, from Sangram Wangu area in Thoubal District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Amom Atorrba alias Romeo, from Sangram Wangu area in Thoubal District.
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January - 17 
SFs arrested one arms dealer, identified as Samsul Hoque (45), from Doboka Burigaon village in Karbi Anglong District. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol, two magazines of 9mm pistol, one .32mm pistol, one magazine of .32mm pistol, .32 mm seven rounds live
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SFs arrested one arms dealer, identified as Samsul Hoque (45), from Doboka Burigaon village in Karbi Anglong District. SFs recovered one 9mm pistol, two magazines of 9mm pistol, one .32mm pistol, one magazine of .32mm pistol, .32 mm seven rounds live ammunitions and INR 14,000 in cash along with one mobile phone from him.
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January - 17 
SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Tongbram Chingthang nganba alias Ibomcha, from Uripok area in Imphal West District on January 17.
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SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Tongbram Chingthang nganba alias Ibomcha, from Uripok area in Imphal West District on January 17.
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January - 17 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ruman Baliarsingh, was arrested from a lodge in Baliguda in Kandhamal District in the night of January 17, reports The Hindu. Ruman is alleged to be involved in the murder of
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ruman Baliarsingh, was arrested from a lodge in Baliguda in Kandhamal District in the night of January 17, reports The Hindu. Ruman is alleged to be involved in the murder of two civilians by Maoists at Jubagada village under Kotagarh Police Station limits in the night of August 4, 2011. The murdered persons were Sitaram Uthansingh (48), a panchayat member and Peter Mallik (30), a social activist.
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January - 17 
The ATS had raided the ‘safe house’ in Byculla on January 5; four days after the alleged perpetrators of the blast had vacated it. As reportedly earlier, the security agencies got a breakthrough in the 13/7 blasts case after the Delhi Police busted
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The ATS had raided the ‘safe house’ in Byculla on January 5; four days after the alleged perpetrators of the blast had vacated it. As reportedly earlier, the security agencies got a breakthrough in the 13/7 blasts case after the Delhi Police busted an IM module and arrested five suspected Indian terrorists — Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui, Gauhar Aziz, Gayoor Ahmed Jamali, Abdur Rehman, Mohammad Irshad Khan — and Karachi (Pakistan) resident Mohammad Adil alias Ajmal in November 2011.
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January - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have put a village headman under house arrest and locked up another’s residence in the Gaya District amid a bandh (shut down strike) call in protest against the killing of Maoist leader Sushil a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have put a village headman under house arrest and locked up another’s residence in the Gaya District amid a bandh (shut down strike) call in protest against the killing of Maoist leader Sushil alias Naresh Bhuian by Police in Rohtas District on December 27, reports The Telegraph. Darogi Singh Bhokta, the mukhiya (headman) of Chhakarbandha panchayat (village level local self-government institution), cannot come out of his house, while Mahuri mukhiya Manoj Paswan cannot enter his house for the past couple of days. Both the panchayats fall under Dumaria block in Sherghati sub-division of Gaya District. According to sources, Bhokta and Paswan have faced the Maoists’ wrath for defying their diktat not to contest the panchayat elections in the Dumaria block in May and June in 2011
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January - 17 
the daily incidents of political intimidation on INC candidates and party workers shows no let down with four grenades being recovered from different locations on January 17. The first one was recovered from the residence of Moirangthgem Inakhunbi, a
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the daily incidents of political intimidation on INC candidates and party workers shows no let down with four grenades being recovered from different locations on January 17. The first one was recovered from the residence of Moirangthgem Inakhunbi, an active worker for the INC candidate Y. Surchandra contesting for Kakching constituency in Thoubal District. The second one was recovered from the residence of Takhellambam Koshi, a Congress worker from Ngaikhong Khullen bazaar in Bishnupur District. The third grenade was found at the residence of Chingkham Tomba who is also said to be an INC worker in Bishnupur District. The fourth one was found in the courtyard of Moirangthem Borajaoba from Lamlai Makha Leikai, who is also said to be a congress worker in Imphal East District. A hand written note with a caution not to get involved in the forthcoming election was found near the grenade.
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January - 17 
The Nagaland Post reports that unidentified militants abducted a minor child, identified as Randip (3), from Phuloni in Karbi Anglong District on January 17.
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The Nagaland Post reports that unidentified militants abducted a minor child, identified as Randip (3), from Phuloni in Karbi Anglong District on January 17.
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January - 17 
the Odisha High Court rejected the bail plea of Subhashree Panda, alias Mili Panda, the wife of Maoist leader Sabysachi Panda, in the Gudari Police Station case in Koraput District, reports Outlook India. Justice S C Parija, while rejecting the bail
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the Odisha High Court rejected the bail plea of Subhashree Panda, alias Mili Panda, the wife of Maoist leader Sabysachi Panda, in the Gudari Police Station case in Koraput District, reports Outlook India. Justice S C Parija, while rejecting the bail of Mili Panda, now in Police custody, asked the lower court to complete the trial of the case, filed in 2003, as soon as possible.
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January - 17 
The Sentinel reports that suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants looted a grocery shop, at Lahdoigarh under Namtola Police Station in Sivasagar District along the Assam-Nagaland border on January 17. NSCN
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The Sentinel reports that suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants looted a grocery shop, at Lahdoigarh under Namtola Police Station in Sivasagar District along the Assam-Nagaland border on January 17. NSCN-IM militants took away INR 50,000 from the shop.
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January - 17 
the teaching fraternity in Latehar District held a sit-in rally on January 17 to protest the frequent abductions of teachers in the State, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI. Interacting with media persons, teachers said that often abducted teach
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the teaching fraternity in Latehar District held a sit-in rally on January 17 to protest the frequent abductions of teachers in the State, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI. Interacting with media persons, teachers said that often abducted teachers are tortured and threatened by Maoists which has created a fear in the mind of the entire teaching fraternity in the region. "Teachers are often abducted by Maoists in forest areas and brutally beaten, tortured and threatened. Maoists also say that if we tell anything to media or state authorities, they would kill us. We are scared about our existence," said Ramesh Kumar, a primary teacher.
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January - 17 
two more Maoists were arrested in Kaudi forest bordering Keonjhar-Sundargarh-Angul and Deogarh Districts during combing operation and as many country made guns were seized from their possession. The arrested Maoist duo was identified as George Kamal
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two more Maoists were arrested in Kaudi forest bordering Keonjhar-Sundargarh-Angul and Deogarh Districts during combing operation and as many country made guns were seized from their possession. The arrested Maoist duo was identified as George Kamal and Hanukjiban Hangs who belonged to Silukana in Angul District, Police said at Keonjhar. However, the duo claimed before newsmen that they were not involved in any Maoist activities and had been to the forests for carrying out poaching.
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January - 17 
Two Pakistanis — Tavrez and Bakas — and two Indian nationals — Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Yasin Bhatkal and an unidentified man — had executed the blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Kabutarkhana in Dadar on July 13, 2011, reports DNA. The
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Two Pakistanis — Tavrez and Bakas — and two Indian nationals — Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Yasin Bhatkal and an unidentified man — had executed the blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Kabutarkhana in Dadar on July 13, 2011, reports DNA. The unidentified suspect, who is a resident of Darbhanga in Bihar, did not live with Bakas and Tavrez at Habib Mansion at Byculla in Mumbai. “He used to accompany Yasin during his visits in Mumbai and meet the duo,” said a source.
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January - 17 
Two persons, identified as Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja and Yaqoob Ali, who were arrested from Jammu District on January 17, were remanded in Police custody till January 25, according to Daily Excelsior. The arrestees had allegedly collected the consignment
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Two persons, identified as Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja and Yaqoob Ali, who were arrested from Jammu District on January 17, were remanded in Police custody till January 25, according to Daily Excelsior. The arrestees had allegedly collected the consignment of Fake India Currency Notes (FICNs) from Pakistan border and brought it to Delhi in a train, an unnamed senior Police official said on January 18. With this, four persons have been arrested and Police is on the lookout for another person, Hassan, who allegedly went to Pakistan to meet counterfeiter Iqbal Kana, who is allegedly linked to Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Police had on January 12 seized the FICNs consignment from two tempos in Dabri in south-west Delhi and arrested two persons Ash Mohammed and Zeeshan Khan.
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January - 17 
With the recovery of 120 fake driving licenses and SIM cards issued on the fake documents/ I-cards during a raid at a shop in Rajouri town in Rajouri District in the afternoon of January 17, the Police suspect the SIMs have gone to militants, reports
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With the recovery of 120 fake driving licenses and SIM cards issued on the fake documents/ I-cards during a raid at a shop in Rajouri town in Rajouri District in the afternoon of January 17, the Police suspect the SIMs have gone to militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The owner of the shop was arrested. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Rajouri) Vijay Singh Sambyal said that with the recovery of such a large number of fake driving licenses/ record of the SIM cards of Airtel and Aircel issued on fake identity cards, it was a clear indication that SIM cards have gone to many wrong hands. "There is every possibility of selling SIM cards by accused to the terrorist groups in Rajouri, Poonch or in Kashmir by managing fake documents through his computer," he added.
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January - 17 
work on setting up as many as 21 CRPF camps, as a part of the Saranda Action Plan, a development initiative in West Singhbhum, is yet to start, awaiting clearance from the forest department, while the state is yet to form a Saranda Development Author
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work on setting up as many as 21 CRPF camps, as a part of the Saranda Action Plan, a development initiative in West Singhbhum, is yet to start, awaiting clearance from the forest department, while the state is yet to form a Saranda Development Authority as advocated by Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh after visiting the forest early December, 2011, reports The Telegraph. Moreover, two additional CRPF battalions that came from Jammu & Kashmir have not been deployed in Saranda for lack of infrastructure support. Currently, these battalions are undergoing training at a jungle warfare school in Netarhat (Latehar) and at Hazaribagh Districts.
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January - 17 
Zee News reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dhoba Digal (36) of Gajalabadi village under Sorada Police Station, was arrested in Ganjam District. He was involved in setting ablaze of at least five m
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Zee News reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dhoba Digal (36) of Gajalabadi village under Sorada Police Station, was arrested in Ganjam District. He was involved in setting ablaze of at least five mobile towers of private operators, three at his village and two at nearby Asurabandh on December 16.
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January - 18 
A day after seven unidentified bodies were recovered in the afternoon of January 18 from near Gagra village in Khunti District, the Police identified the victims and ruled out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) involvement, reports The Tele
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A day after seven unidentified bodies were recovered in the afternoon of January 18 from near Gagra village in Khunti District, the Police identified the victims and ruled out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) involvement, reports The Telegraph. The dead are identified as Akash Hassa (20), Puno Hassa (21), Fudu Hassa (20), Kande Munda (22), Redan Munda (50), Teknath Munda (38), and Fagu Munda (20). Khunti Superintendent of Police M. Tamil Vanan said “After primary investigations, we are 99 per cent sure that the rebels did not orchestrate the killings. Personal rivalry appears to be the main motive.” However, Vanan refused to divulge further, saying that “the matter is still under investigation
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January - 18 
a hand grenade was found at the residence of Chongtham Manichao, also a Congress worker of Sanjenbam Chongtham Leikai in Bishnupur District.
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a hand grenade was found at the residence of Chongtham Manichao, also a Congress worker of Sanjenbam Chongtham Leikai in Bishnupur District.
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January - 18 
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Lucknow sentenced a State Bank of India (SBI) official and two others to six years rigorous imprisonment in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) recovery case, the investigation agency said on
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A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Lucknow sentenced a State Bank of India (SBI) official and two others to six years rigorous imprisonment in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) recovery case, the investigation agency said on January 18, reports CNN-IBN. Sudhakar Tripathi, the then Cashier of SBI at Domariaganj and two persons, Abid Ali and Ram Shankar Singh, were sentenced to six years Rigorous Imprisonment and a fine of INR 500,000 was imposed on each of them in connection with the recovery of FICNs from their possession, an unnamed CBI spokesperson said. "Further, the genuine currency to the tune of Rs 17.19 lakh [INR 1.71 million] which was recovered from the residence of Sudhakar Tripathi was ordered to be confiscated in favour of the State," he said. The agency had seized FICNs with a face value of INR 500,000 from the possession of Abid Ali while INR 5,000 worth FICN were recovered from Tripathi and Singh, the official said. CBI had filed a chargesheet against all the three accused on October 21, 2008. "The trial Court found the accused guilty and convicted them. One of the accused Ram Shankar Singh has also been earlier sentenced to four years Rigorous Imprisonment with a fine of Rs 5,000 on October 24, 2011 in another FICN case investigated by CBI," he added.
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January - 18 
Central Government on January 18 extended the ceasefire agreement with the Nunisa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) and Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) for another six months up to June 30, 2012, reports The S
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Central Government on January 18 extended the ceasefire agreement with the Nunisa faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) and Pro Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) for another six months up to June 30, 2012, reports The Shillong Times.
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January - 18 
Kanglaonline reports that a bomb blast occurred on January 18 at Wangjing Tentha Block Congress office in the Wangjing Bazaar area of Thoubal District.
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Kanglaonline reports that a bomb blast occurred on January 18 at Wangjing Tentha Block Congress office in the Wangjing Bazaar area of Thoubal District.
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January - 18 
NSCN-K has reiterated its stance that it would not be involved in the “Indian election” process under any circumstances stating that it had nothing to do with “Naga national politics.
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NSCN-K has reiterated its stance that it would not be involved in the “Indian election” process under any circumstances stating that it had nothing to do with “Naga national politics.
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January - 18 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) member in the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Wangtin Naga, termed the attack on the Athibung designated camp at Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January 16 as a violation of cease fire ground rules, reports
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) member in the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Wangtin Naga, termed the attack on the Athibung designated camp at Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January 16 as a violation of cease fire ground rules, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 18 
Police have arrested a Darbhanga-based leather-business owner, Naquee Ahmad in connection with the 13/7 Mumbai terror case, reports The Hindu. His brother Rafi Ahmad has also been detained; their youngest sibling, Taquee, was questioned on January 18
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Police have arrested a Darbhanga-based leather-business owner, Naquee Ahmad in connection with the 13/7 Mumbai terror case, reports The Hindu. His brother Rafi Ahmad has also been detained; their youngest sibling, Taquee, was questioned on January 18. Naquee Ahmad has helped the Intelligence Bureau and the Delhi Police build images of the two Pakistani nationals suspected to have planted the bombs.
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January - 18 
Security agencies have been put on a high alert after Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned the Delhi Police last week that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, identified as one Rehman, may have gained entry into the city to carry out a terror strike during
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Security agencies have been put on a high alert after Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned the Delhi Police last week that a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, identified as one Rehman, may have gained entry into the city to carry out a terror strike during the upcoming Republic Day (January 26) celebrations, reports Asian Age. Sources said Rehman is believed to be heavily armed and carrying sophisticated weapons and gadgetry and may have specifically entered Delhi with a mission to disrupt R-Day celebrations.“We don’t know his location. There are active Indian Mujahideen [IM] sleeper modules in the city and Rehman may try to get in touch with their members to carry out a terror strike on the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. We are taking every measure to disrupt any attempt to strike the city,” an unnamed top special cell official said. The Police are also monitoring the activities of suspicious “Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] sympathisers” and many NGOs are being watched closely. “The Naxals have found a safe haven in the city and they too may plan to disrupt the upcoming celebrations. We are taking every measure to prevent any such attempt,” the source said.
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January - 18 
security arrangement has been beefed up in view of the 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District called by the Maoists from midnight of January 18, the first bandh after night train services resumed in the
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security arrangement has been beefed up in view of the 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District called by the Maoists from midnight of January 18, the first bandh after night train services resumed in the Tata-Kharagpur-Rourkela section of South Eastern Railway, reports IBN Live. The bandh call has been given in protest against the killing of a Maoist, Gulach Munda, on January 15. The services resumed on January 12, which had remain suspended since the Jnaneswari Express derailment incident near Jhargram, in West Bengal on May 28 2010.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Robin Biswas (20) and Rakhal Chandra Biswas (47), from Balajan in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph. A 7.62mm pistol, three rounds of live ammunition and extortio
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Robin Biswas (20) and Rakhal Chandra Biswas (47), from Balajan in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph. A 7.62mm pistol, three rounds of live ammunition and extortion leaflets were recovered from them.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Naga People's Council (UNPC) cadres from the eastern side of Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on January 18. The arrested cadres were identified as Johnah Barian Take (34) alias Lingdai alias Adam and A
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Naga People's Council (UNPC) cadres from the eastern side of Lamlong Bridge in Imphal East District on January 18. The arrested cadres were identified as Johnah Barian Take (34) alias Lingdai alias Adam and Abija Barian (32) alias TR Barian. On verification, Johnah Barian disclosed that he joined UNPC in 2008 through one Pearson Tangkhul and he is now holding the rank of ‘general secretary’ of UNPC. Abija Barian disclosed that he joined the group through one Johna Barian. The arrested cadres further disclosed that they were involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials, transportation of arms and ammunition and also recruited young boys as cadres of UNPC.
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January - 18 
The Assam Tribune reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered 600 gelatine sticks, 600 detonators and 360 feet of fuse wire four unclaimed bags at platform number 2 of Lumding Railway Station in Nagaon District on January 18.
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The Assam Tribune reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered 600 gelatine sticks, 600 detonators and 360 feet of fuse wire four unclaimed bags at platform number 2 of Lumding Railway Station in Nagaon District on January 18.
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January - 18 
The Centre on January 18 sounded an alert about a plan by a leader of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) to target Salman Rushdie if the author goes ahead with his plan to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival, according to Economic Times.
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The Centre on January 18 sounded an alert about a plan by a leader of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) to target Salman Rushdie if the author goes ahead with his plan to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival, according to Economic Times. The alert, addressed to Government of Rajasthan. Union Ministry of Home Affairs claimed that SIMI leader Saquib Nachan, who is one of the accused in the 2003 Mulund blast case in Mumbai, was "exploring the option of targeting Rushdie during his visit". Nachan, has been on bail since January 2011.
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January - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian on charges of being a Police informer in Malkangiri District in the night of January 18, reports The Times of India. The victim was, identified as Guru Khillo (48), of Tonkogud
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian on charges of being a Police informer in Malkangiri District in the night of January 18, reports The Times of India. The victim was, identified as Guru Khillo (48), of Tonkoguda village under Mudulipada Police limits of the same District. According to sources, a group of armed Maoists reached Tonkoguda and forcibly took Khillo away from his house. Villagers later spotted the dead body of Khillo in Bododural village. "The deceased was shot at. Maoists had tied his hands prior to pumping bullets into him. We are trying to retrieve the body," said an unnamed senior Police officer in Malkangiri. A Maoist letter written by Malkangiri Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist found at the spot mentioned Khillo was ‘punished’ for passing information to the Police about them. The letter also warned of similar consequences for anyone who tries to act as a Police informer. The Police, however, denied receiving any intelligence input from the deceased. "We have never ever received any information from the deceased. He was not our informer. Investigation is on and the reason behind the murder will be found out," an unnamed Police officer said.
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January - 18 
the Government of India is expected to re-impose the ban on SIMI on February 4. The two-year ban ends on February 4 following which the order will be re-issued for another two years. Shahid Badr Falahi, who was the SIMI chief when the ban was first
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the Government of India is expected to re-impose the ban on SIMI on February 4. The two-year ban ends on February 4 following which the order will be re-issued for another two years. Shahid Badr Falahi, who was the SIMI chief when the ban was first imposed in 2001, said the SIMI has made it clear that it will not oppose the ban before the tribunal.
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January - 18 
The Indian Express reports that seven unidentified bodies were recovered in the afternoon of January 18 from near Gagra village in Khunti District following a tip-off from the residents of the village, the Police said. The deceased were all men, aged
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The Indian Express reports that seven unidentified bodies were recovered in the afternoon of January 18 from near Gagra village in Khunti District following a tip-off from the residents of the village, the Police said. The deceased were all men, aged 20-30 years, except one who was aged over 50, the Police said. The cause of their death was not known, said Tamil Vanan, Khunti Superintendent of Police, but there was speculation over involvement of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), since the area has a strong Naxal (Left-Wing Extremism) presence. “The Maoists identified them as police informers and killed them,” said a villager on condition of anonymity.
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January - 18 
The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) now appeared to have changed the route for the proliferation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in India, according to Pioneer. ISI handlers now prefer the Thailand route that is not so policed. Sources said t
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The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) now appeared to have changed the route for the proliferation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in India, according to Pioneer. ISI handlers now prefer the Thailand route that is not so policed. Sources said the FICNs are being routed to Bangladesh from Thailand and then to India from many points of the Indo-Bangla border. Indian security agencies have managed to block many routes of ISI sponsored smugglers, but the strong presence of the Dawood Ibrahim gang in Thailand is aiding the smugglers. The notes are now printed at Quetta (Balochistan) in Pakistan under the close supervision of ISI handlers ISI shifted to this route after 26/11. Earlier, the ISI used to print notes in Sialkot (Punjab) and Karachi (Sindh) and then push the same in the Indian markets by exploiting the porous Indo-Nepal border. The problem about this menace, according to the experts, emanates from the exports of paper from the European countries. According to an estimate, India imports 98 percent of its currency papers from various European countries and it is here where ISI modules move in. It seems ISI exploits to its advantage by accessing the security features in form of watermark, special magnetic thread and other key security features. Deccan Chronicle reports that the ongoing investigations by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other multiple agencies into the recent smashing of an international FICN racket has once again not just confirmed the nexus between the underworld and the ISI but also revealed that Aftab Batki, a key associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, is the mastermind behind the entire network. Batki has once again been directed by the ISI top-brass to revive his syndicate of FICN operatives in UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and even Thailand.
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January - 18 
The Karnal Police on January 18 claimed to have recovered 4,000 cartridges stuffed in eight parcels from Malwa Express train, according to Times of India. The parcels bore the seal of the office of Karnal District magistrate and according to railway
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The Karnal Police on January 18 claimed to have recovered 4,000 cartridges stuffed in eight parcels from Malwa Express train, according to Times of India. The parcels bore the seal of the office of Karnal District magistrate and according to railway records, the sender has been identified as an ammunition dealer of Karnal. Preliminary investigations suggest that the consignment was meant for use by anti-social elements during the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. "Prima facie the consignment appears to have been made by forging the documents. But still we have sent our teams to the office of district magistrate, Karnal, for further verification. At the same time, teams have also been sent to Meerut to ascertain the details of person for whom the consignment was meant. We are also trying to verify the details of person mentioned in the records of the parcel booking office,'' Hardeep Singh Doon, Superintendent of Police (Railways), said. However, the Police deny it being a genuine supply saying that under the law, cartridges in such large quantity cannot be supplied.
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January - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the ongoing peace process has been severely affected by the recent developments imposing ‘conditions’ on the visit of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM to Nagaland by t
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) said that the ongoing peace process has been severely affected by the recent developments imposing ‘conditions’ on the visit of the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM to Nagaland by the Centre, reports The Sangai Express. Convener of the steering committee of the NSCN-IM, ‘General’ (Retd) V S Atem slammed the Centre’s directive imposing ‘conditions’ on the collective leadership’s visit to Zunheboto District and termed it an “unjustified imposition”.
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January - 18 
the Police official said a Maoist identified as Dinesh Pandit was arrested from Chiraiya village in Sheohar District on January 18, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided and arrested Pandit and recovered a semi-automatic pistol fro
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the Police official said a Maoist identified as Dinesh Pandit was arrested from Chiraiya village in Sheohar District on January 18, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided and arrested Pandit and recovered a semi-automatic pistol from him. Superintendent of Police, Natasha Guriya said the Maoist was suspected to be involved in several criminal activities in Sheohar and Sitamarhi Districts.
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January - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that the two suspected militants who were killed in a reported encounter with Police commandos at Uran Chiru on January 18 have been identified as Muhammad Ishaque Ali and Muhammad Mustakim and they were cousins.
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The Sangai Express reports that the two suspected militants who were killed in a reported encounter with Police commandos at Uran Chiru on January 18 have been identified as Muhammad Ishaque Ali and Muhammad Mustakim and they were cousins.
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January - 18 
The Telegraph reports that Police commandos killed two suspected militants in an encounter at Urang Chiru, a Chiru village under Irilbung Police station in Imphal East District on January 18 as Security Forces stepped up vigil ahead of the January 28
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The Telegraph reports that Police commandos killed two suspected militants in an encounter at Urang Chiru, a Chiru village under Irilbung Police station in Imphal East District on January 18 as Security Forces stepped up vigil ahead of the January 28 Assembly elections. Seven Chinese made grenades, three RDX pieces weighing 3.5 kg, three remote circuit boards, six detonators, three electric detonators, three batteries, one .32 pistol and a van were recovered in the operation, adds Kanglaonline. The two slain militants have not been identified yet. All bombs recovered in the operation were diffused by Manipur Police bomb squad later.
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January - 18 
two bomb blasts have been reported from different places on January 18. However, no casualties were reported. The first blast happened near the residence of Akoijam Bijoy, Ex Deputy Dirctor Agriculture of Tera Sapam Leikai who is said to be Congress
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two bomb blasts have been reported from different places on January 18. However, no casualties were reported. The first blast happened near the residence of Akoijam Bijoy, Ex Deputy Dirctor Agriculture of Tera Sapam Leikai who is said to be Congress worker in Imphal West District. The second blast took place at the residence of Takhellambam Tompok, Pradhan of Mayang Langjing in Imphal West and said to be a Congress worker.
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January - 18 
unidentified person hurled a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Shri Ginsuanhau, President of United Zou Organisation and Congress Candidate of Singngat Assembly Constituency in Churachandpur District. However, the bomb failed to explode.
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unidentified person hurled a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of Shri Ginsuanhau, President of United Zou Organisation and Congress Candidate of Singngat Assembly Constituency in Churachandpur District. However, the bomb failed to explode.
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January - 19 
a bomb was lobbed at the residence of Nangbam Roshan a worker of Deputy Speaker Thokchom Lokeshor, at Taret Khun, Khundrakpam in Imphal East District. However, the bomb did not explode.
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a bomb was lobbed at the residence of Nangbam Roshan a worker of Deputy Speaker Thokchom Lokeshor, at Taret Khun, Khundrakpam in Imphal East District. However, the bomb did not explode.
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January - 19 
a team of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) recently completed its tour of Manipur to assess the situation on the ground on the eve of the Assembly elections in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. MH
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a team of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) recently completed its tour of Manipur to assess the situation on the ground on the eve of the Assembly elections in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. MHA sources admitted that the situation in the State is a cause of concern and because of that around 360 companies of central paramilitary forces have been deployed to deal with the situation. The valley based militant groups of the State would definitely try to make an impact on the polls and in fact, they have already started making efforts in this direction. However, those groups are not directly supporting any political party, they are all opposing the ruling Congress. In contrast, members of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) are trying to create trouble in the Hill areas of Manipur.
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January - 19 
All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Bodo said that the Bodos can no longer live under the suppression, domination of ruling community in the state and ABSU is firm to carry forward the Bodoland state movement with new strategy, and poli
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All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘President’ Promod Bodo said that the Bodos can no longer live under the suppression, domination of ruling community in the state and ABSU is firm to carry forward the Bodoland state movement with new strategy, and policy until the demand is accepted, reports The Sentinel. ABSU ‘President’ Promod Bodo said, “The movement of the Bodos will not be man to man conflict nor it will go against the interest of certain community but it wants equal live equally with other people of the country”. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) signed in 2003 was given 40 departments but the state government has yet to hand over the power and functions to BTC authority. Besides, the State Government released only INR 2.89 billion from plan fun to BTC although it received INR 90 billion from the centre from plan fund in the current financial year, Boro said adding that the BTC should have get at least INR 10 billion on the basis of population pattern
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January - 19 
alleging that different Indian agencies have been pursuing several strategies against the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the outfit, reacting to a claim of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which reportedly projected the outfit as a g
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alleging that different Indian agencies have been pursuing several strategies against the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), the outfit, reacting to a claim of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which reportedly projected the outfit as a group of extortionist, asserted that it was part of India’s propaganda warfare.
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January - 19 
an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the residence of National People Party (NPF) candidate A. R. Khan on January 19.
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an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the residence of National People Party (NPF) candidate A. R. Khan on January 19.
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January - 19 
An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the residence of Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra, at Maibam Leirak Machin Singjmei Chingna Makha in the District.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the residence of Speaker Irengbam Hemochandra, at Maibam Leirak Machin Singjmei Chingna Makha in the District.
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January - 19 
bomb blast took place inside the residential complex of M. Herojit of Bamon Kampu, a Congress worker, on January 19. However, no casualties were reported in both these incidents
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bomb blast took place inside the residential complex of M. Herojit of Bamon Kampu, a Congress worker, on January 19. However, no casualties were reported in both these incidents
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January - 19 
during raids at different places in Malkangiri Village-79 (MV-79), Security Forces arrested four Maoists on January 19. The arrestees were identified as Sambam Era, Bandami Suba, Bikram Bhumiya and Talem Naga, all from MV-79. "We were tipped off abou
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during raids at different places in Malkangiri Village-79 (MV-79), Security Forces arrested four Maoists on January 19. The arrestees were identified as Sambam Era, Bandami Suba, Bikram Bhumiya and Talem Naga, all from MV-79. "We were tipped off about their presence in MV-79. We subsequently raided the area and arrest them. No arms were found in their possession at the time of the arrest," said Inspector-in-Charge Malkangiri Police Station R K Pati. "The quartet had joined the Maoist organization four years ago. They were presently members of the armed squad of Motu Dalam," the officer said. "At least seven cases, including two murders, are pending against them. Inquiry is on to find out their involvement in other Maoist offensives in the district," he added.
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January - 19 
Interrogation of two people arrested from Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir on January 17 after the busting of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket in New Delhi on January 12 has revealed that the busted FICNs racket was on for over a year, reports I
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Interrogation of two people arrested from Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir on January 17 after the busting of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket in New Delhi on January 12 has revealed that the busted FICNs racket was on for over a year, reports Indian Express. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Arun Kampani said the two men, Yakub Ali and Ghulam Mohammed, arrested for allegedly transporting FICNs worth INR 22.4 million after receiving the consignment from Pakistan confessed they had been operating for a year. Kampani said Ghulam and Ali worked as transporters in Jammu. “Ghulam was the owner of a trading company while Ali was his employee. They have been in this racket for the past one year. We are still interrogating them.” Police sources said Ghulam told them that he owned the Khawaja Trading Company and used it as a front to smuggle FICNs from Pakistan. The two men, sources said, admitted they were the first point of contact for Iqbal Rana who transported FICNs into India through the borders of Rajouri and Poonch. “Yakub and Ali have been working as transporters for quite some time. No one suspected them and they were known to people at the border. The fake currency was concealed in packages of clothes and stored in a godown. They would wait for the right time to send it to Delhi by train,” an investigating officer said.
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January - 19 
Investigators probing the Indian Mujahideen (IM) Bihar module, part of which was busted by the special team of Delhi Police in 2011, has found that the chief of IM operations in India, Yasin, had been making frequent trips to several areas of Bihar t
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Investigators probing the Indian Mujahideen (IM) Bihar module, part of which was busted by the special team of Delhi Police in 2011, has found that the chief of IM operations in India, Yasin, had been making frequent trips to several areas of Bihar towards the beginning of this decade for recruitment to the terror cause, reports Times of India. Yasin, popularly known as Doctor Imran across the three Bihar districts of Samastipur, Darbhanga and Madhubani, had a lot of acquaintances whom he invited over to Delhi. Yasin merely re-established contact with those who came to Delhi in search of jobs. "We believe that he was in need of men, who were equally motivated and also in want of money. Thus, he chose his men very carefully,'' added the source. This, he claimed, also showed that Yasin could have already kept other modules ready. "He is one leader who did not let the left hand know what the right hand was up to,'' an officer said. Sources have also confirmed that at least two members of the present module were present near L-11, Batla House, the encounter site on September 13, 2008, though till then they had no knowledge of the exact role played by the Azamgarh module. "We believe that these men were not part of any bombings prior to 2010, but we have evidence which suggest that they assembled as early as December 2008 and decided to take forward the IM agenda,'' said a source. Earlier, investigators had believed that the Bihar module had only become active after the Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) module, operating under Atif Ameen, was busted in the Batla House encounter in September 2008.
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January - 19 
Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Athui Rongmai, was killed in the Athibung designated camp in Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January
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Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Athui Rongmai, was killed in the Athibung designated camp in Peren District by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction on January 19.
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January - 19 
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Gachhadar disclosed that Nepal has confiscated Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 80 million in recent times and conveyed to India that it would not allow any anti-India activity on its soil, according to
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Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Gachhadar disclosed that Nepal has confiscated Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 80 million in recent times and conveyed to India that it would not allow any anti-India activity on its soil, according to CNN-IBN. Gachhadar, who met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, told reporters that his country was taking strong action against those involved in circulation of FICNs. "We have assured the Indian government that our territory will not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to India's interest," he said, adding his country was committed to providing all necessary cooperation and assistance in security matters. India would provide Nepal help in strengthening border and aviation security, particularly at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan international airport, he added further. He also said that New Delhi has promised Kathmandu to help it enhancing border and aviation security and modernising its law enforcement agencies.
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January - 19 
Police officials revealed on January 19 that during their stay at Habib Mansion, right behind the Byculla Police Station, IM operative Yasin Bhatkal and Pakistanis Tabrez and Bakas had reconnoitered several vital installations in the city, reports Mi
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Police officials revealed on January 19 that during their stay at Habib Mansion, right behind the Byculla Police Station, IM operative Yasin Bhatkal and Pakistanis Tabrez and Bakas had reconnoitered several vital installations in the city, reports Mid Day. The Pakistani duo, along with Bhatkal, had visited Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi, Lalbaughcha Raja in Lalbaug, and even the Mantralaya -- all three bustling with human activity at any given hour. They planned to bomb one of these, but decided against it after seeing the heavy security arrangement and the CCTV cameras.
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January - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 19 shot dead Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abrar Khan alias Abu Mavia alias Abu Wasim alias Mistry, hailing from Pakistan, in an encounter at Khaneti Mohalla in Salwa area of Mendhar in Poonch District, reports D
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 19 shot dead Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abrar Khan alias Abu Mavia alias Abu Wasim alias Mistry, hailing from Pakistan, in an encounter at Khaneti Mohalla in Salwa area of Mendhar in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said an operation was launched in Salwa area on specific information about the presence of Mistry in the forests. A contact with the militant was established at about 6am. His dead body was recovered later in the afternoon. Recoveries made from his possession included one AK-47 rifle with four magazines, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), four UBGL shells, 107 AK rounds and one pouch. Mistry, an 'A’ category militants, was operating in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch for past quite some time and had developed good network in Mendhar and adjoining areas.
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January - 19 
The Assam Tribune reports that during the annual Home Secretary-level meet between India and Myanmar at Naypyitaw on January 19, a joint strategy to deal with Northeast Indian militant groups, smuggling of drugs, arms and ammunition will be high on t
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The Assam Tribune reports that during the annual Home Secretary-level meet between India and Myanmar at Naypyitaw on January 19, a joint strategy to deal with Northeast Indian militant groups, smuggling of drugs, arms and ammunition will be high on the agenda.
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January - 19 
The Assam Tribune reports that during the Home Secretary level meeting between the two countries on January 19, Myanmar has assured India that steps would be taken against the Northeastern militants using its territory.
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The Assam Tribune reports that during the Home Secretary level meeting between the two countries on January 19, Myanmar has assured India that steps would be taken against the Northeastern militants using its territory.
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January - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has for the first time admitted that the death of its politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji has dealt a heavy blow to the outfit and called upon the youth to join the outfit, reports
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has for the first time admitted that the death of its politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji has dealt a heavy blow to the outfit and called upon the youth to join the outfit, reports DNA on January 19. Kishanji was killed in an armed encounter with the Joint Forces in Jungle Mahal in West Bengal on November 24, 2011. In a release circulated among some TV channels, the CPI-Maoist central committee said that Kishanji's killing in Jungle Mahal had come as ''a great blow'' to the organisation and appealed to the youth to join the outfit ''to fulfill Kishenji's cherished dream''. The central committee asked its State unit in West Bengal to initiate efforts to draw more youth to the organisation.
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January - 19 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three Indians for allegedly passing strategic information about national security and military installations to Pakistan, reports PTI. All the three, residents of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer District
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three Indians for allegedly passing strategic information about national security and military installations to Pakistan, reports PTI. All the three, residents of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Districts in Rajasthan, were allegedly giving information about the movement and locations of various military set ups and installations to handlers in Pakistan. "Following information from our sources, we had put the accused under surveillance and had summoned one Gulam Rasool (45), who is also the mastermind of this espionage game and resident of Baap area in Jodhpur, through notice under the Official Security Act on January 17," CID Superintendent of Police (SP) S Parimala said. Based on his information, his nephew Majid (40), and aide Allabax (50) were arrested on January 19 from Amritsar (Punjab) and Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) respectively. Both of them were carrying important information with them and were said to cross the border from Attari to deliver it to their handlers in Pakistan. Parimala told that Majid was carrying two memory cards with him which contained vital information about Army locations and exercises, whereas Allabax was carrying written documents and maps among other papers. Rasool, who is believed to be spying for the past one year, has also been found in possession of a diary with phone numbers of various Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) personnel and other officials. After his arrest, Rasool reportedly admitted to passing vital information about different military bases like Khajuwala, Nasirabad, Lathi, Chandhan and Phalodi's Air Force station besides the troops positioning in East Jaisalmer. He also admitted receiving money in return of this information. Parimala said that they frequently changed their mobile numbers to talk to their handlers in code words.
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January - 19 
the daylong Maoist bandh (shutdown strike) in Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District evoked mixed response on January 19, reports The Times of India. Amid heightened security arrangements in six blocks of the subdivision, the bandh witnesse
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the daylong Maoist bandh (shutdown strike) in Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District evoked mixed response on January 19, reports The Times of India. Amid heightened security arrangements in six blocks of the subdivision, the bandh witnessed mixed response with commercial establishments and markets in Ghatshila, Musabani, Gorabandha and Dhalbhumgarh blocks, which remained closed for a large part of the day. However, in Baharagora and Chakuliya, the effect of bandh was relatively less with markets reporting brisk business. Transportation was largely affected with passenger buses scheduled for Jamshedpur, Chaibasa, Musabani, Seraikela, among other routes, remaining off the road for the day.
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January - 19 
the Maoist Communist Party (MCP), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, warns that individuals who are in cahoots with the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) despite the boycott imposed by the outfit have been identified and if they do not cease
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the Maoist Communist Party (MCP), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, warns that individuals who are in cahoots with the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) despite the boycott imposed by the outfit have been identified and if they do not cease their election activities will be awarded fitting punishment before or after the conclusion of the elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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January - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that the group of seven Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres armed with AK-47 rifles and SLR rifles shot dead two gate-keeper of Songsak village, West Khasi Hills District on January 19. The two gate-keepers are iden
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The Shillong Times reports that the group of seven Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres armed with AK-47 rifles and SLR rifles shot dead two gate-keeper of Songsak village, West Khasi Hills District on January 19. The two gate-keepers are identified as Arbinius D Sangma and Bahkan G Marak, both residents of Songsak village. The State Police have launched a massive manhunt to arrest the gunmen involved in the killing. The Police said the killings were related to extortion money demanded by the GNLA earlier and also to create fear psychosis among the people, particularly the coal businessmen of the area. Sources informed that the GNLA had earlier demanded an amount of INR 2 million from the Songsak Mahari toll gate in West Khasi Hills District. The killing comes barely ten days after Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh, during his visit to Shallang Police outpost, had promised the local people that the outpost would soon be upgraded into a full-fledged Police Station to provide full security to the coal traders and residents of the area.
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January - 19 
The Telegraph reports that a senior functionary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Ghukato Assumi, was killed by the rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction at Zunheboto District on January 19. He was the deputy ki
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The Telegraph reports that a senior functionary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Ghukato Assumi, was killed by the rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi faction at Zunheboto District on January 19. He was the deputy kilonser (minister) of the NSCN-Khaplang who had worked with Khaplang for over two decades. Earlier, on January 15, NSCN-Khaplang overran the designated camp of the rival group, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi at Athibung town in Peren District killing a cadre of NSCN-Khole Kitovi during the attack.
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January - 19 
The Telegraph reports that the assistant manager of Panbari tea estate, identified as Ramen Bora, was abducted and subsequently released by his abductors seven hours after he was abducted from his garden bungalow in Sonitpur District on January 19. B
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The Telegraph reports that the assistant manager of Panbari tea estate, identified as Ramen Bora, was abducted and subsequently released by his abductors seven hours after he was abducted from his garden bungalow in Sonitpur District on January 19. Bora was abducted by five armed men but it was not clear whether any militant outfit was behind the abduction.
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January - 19 
The Times of India reports that the Centre on January 19 sanctioned INR 1.8 billion for six more Districts in Andhra Pradesh under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for selected tribal and backward Districts as they try to cope with the Maoist menace.
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The Times of India reports that the Centre on January 19 sanctioned INR 1.8 billion for six more Districts in Andhra Pradesh under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for selected tribal and backward Districts as they try to cope with the Maoist menace. The member-secretary of the Planning Commission, Sudha Pillai, in a message to the chief secretary informed that Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Warangal, Karimnagar, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram have been included under the IAP with INR 1.80 billion (INR 300 million per District ) to be released for the year 2011-12.
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January - 19 
Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is making a bid to get into the country’s illegal mining and coal business, especially in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bihar where the illicit trade is estimated to be worth over INR 10 billion, reports The Asian
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Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is making a bid to get into the country’s illegal mining and coal business, especially in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bihar where the illicit trade is estimated to be worth over INR 10 billion, reports The Asian Age. According to the Indian intelligence agencies, Dawood’s associates are trying to influence top Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) leaders in Nepal to pressure their compatriots in India to help him establish a presence. This time Dawood is offering a lot more money, plus the latest arms and ammunition as well as sophisticated explosives to the Maoists for their help. The report warns that the possibility of the Maoists agreeing to help Dawood this time is “very high... as they have suffered severe reverses in the past few months, and are in need of more resources — money and sophisticated arms.”
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January - 19 
unidentified persons lobbed a bomb at the residence of Kshetrimayum Aken, a congress worker, at Khongman Zone 5 in Imphal East. No casualty was reported in the explosion. Later, an unexploded grenade was also found within the residential complex.
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unidentified persons lobbed a bomb at the residence of Kshetrimayum Aken, a congress worker, at Khongman Zone 5 in Imphal East. No casualty was reported in the explosion. Later, an unexploded grenade was also found within the residential complex.
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January - 19 
yet another cross border terror link has been established between cross-Line of Control (LoC) traders and Pakistan based militant ‘commanders’ and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with disclosures that an arrested trader had smuggled INR 22.4 millio
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yet another cross border terror link has been established between cross-Line of Control (LoC) traders and Pakistan based militant ‘commanders’ and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with disclosures that an arrested trader had smuggled INR 22.4 million worth Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) hidden between fabric clothes from Poonch to Jammu on way to New Delhi in Samparak Kranti Express. A cross-LoC trader of Mandi in Poonch dealing in fabrics with his counterparts in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) had been smuggling the currency from Poonch-Rawlakote route and sending it to New Delhi for use of terror activities, official sources told. The trader, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Khwaja, was importing fabrics from Rawlakote in PoK during four days weekly trade from Tuesday to Friday on Poonch-Rawlakote route. During the cross-LoC trade, he had developed links with militant ‘commanders’ based in PoK and ISI officials. Sources said the FICNs were reported to have been smuggled through concealed cavity in cardboard between the fabrics. From Poonch, the currency was brought in the buses and dumped at Narwal godown of Khwaja.
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January - 19 
Zee News reports that one group of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) may have sneaked into the country from across the border to target political and religious leaders in the poll bound state of Punjab as per top intelligence sources. The prime targe
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Zee News reports that one group of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) may have sneaked into the country from across the border to target political and religious leaders in the poll bound state of Punjab as per top intelligence sources. The prime targets in the hit list of these terrorists are said to be Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Prakash Singh Badal, Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and religious Dera leaders like Ashutosh, according to sources. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is will issue a fresh advisory to the Punjab Government to beef up security of the top political and religious leaders during campaigning. The elections are due in the State on 30th January.
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January - 20 
‘CorCom’, the committee comprising Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), United National L
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‘CorCom’, the committee comprising Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) has released a second list of Congress workers who have been identified for campaigning actively for the party candidates, with a warning to suspend their activities and announce the same publicly.
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January - 20 
Bombs were also recovered at the residences of Wangjam Premjit of Thongju constituency, Thokchom Kala of Sawombung Thongkhomg Awang Leikai of Lamlai Assembly Constituency (AC) and Yanglem Bismo of Khurai Chingambam Leikai in Imphal East District. Pol
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Bombs were also recovered at the residences of Wangjam Premjit of Thongju constituency, Thokchom Kala of Sawombung Thongkhomg Awang Leikai of Lamlai Assembly Constituency (AC) and Yanglem Bismo of Khurai Chingambam Leikai in Imphal East District. Police also recovered hand grenade at the residence of S. Ibomcha, a Congress worker of Patsoi Assembly Constituency in the District.
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January - 20 
Challenges rising from Pakistan would remain the most serious security test for India over the next decade, says Naresh Chandra, chairman of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), who is also heading a taskforce on reviewing the country's secur
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Challenges rising from Pakistan would remain the most serious security test for India over the next decade, says Naresh Chandra, chairman of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), who is also heading a taskforce on reviewing the country's security architecture, reported Times of India. Chandra said, "dealing with the security challenges from Pakistan" will be the "most serious challenge that our armed forces, intelligence and security agencies and the people as a whole have to face in the next decade or more." "There is a perception that our human intelligence capacity in our western neighbourhood has declined in recent years. I am sure this area is being given special attention in order to ensure that timely and accurate information is available not only to agencies responsible for counter-terrorism, but also to decision-makers for taking more informed decisions and timely action," Chandra said.
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January - 20 
hand grenades were lobbed into the residential areas of Muhammad Haji Ayaj, Congress worker of Lilong Turel Ahanbi of Khellakhong in Imphal West, Telem Kirankumar of Khurai Chaithabi Leikai, also a congress worker, Ng. Bijoy of Khurai AC in Imphal Ea
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hand grenades were lobbed into the residential areas of Muhammad Haji Ayaj, Congress worker of Lilong Turel Ahanbi of Khellakhong in Imphal West, Telem Kirankumar of Khurai Chaithabi Leikai, also a congress worker, Ng. Bijoy of Khurai AC in Imphal East, Ngairangbam Meghachandra of Khurai Konsam Leikai in Imphal East, Chandam Manimohon of Khurai Konsam Leikai, Takhellambam Kenedy of Sagolband Khamnam Leirak in Imphal West. All the bombs were recovered and defused safely by the respective Police station teams.
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January - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal West commandos shot dead a suspected militant at Kyamgei Shantipur in Imphal West District on January 20. According to Police sources, a group of armed persons lobbed a hand grenade on Imphal West commandos
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Kanglaonline reports that a team of Imphal West commandos shot dead a suspected militant at Kyamgei Shantipur in Imphal West District on January 20. According to Police sources, a group of armed persons lobbed a hand grenade on Imphal West commandos. Police fired in retaliation during which the militant was killed. However, three of his companions managed to flee under the cover of darkness. Police reportedly recovered another hand grenade from the deceased.
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January - 20 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi said on January 20 that it would not ‘interfere’ in the forthcoming Manipur assembly elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi said on January 20 that it would not ‘interfere’ in the forthcoming Manipur assembly elections, reports Kanglaonline.
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January - 20 
Police on January 20 arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Handwara in Kupwara District, Daily Excelsior reported. The arrestees were identified as Mohammad Rafiq, Aabid Hussain Rather and Abdul Rashid Khoja. Pol
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Police on January 20 arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Handwara in Kupwara District, Daily Excelsior reported. The arrestees were identified as Mohammad Rafiq, Aabid Hussain Rather and Abdul Rashid Khoja. Police said that these OGWs were arrested while they were coercing the inhabitants of Muqam and Hindwanpora villages to donate money for the LeT outfit. Police said five letter pads of LeT outfit were recovered from them.
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January - 20 
reacting to the recent spate of factional violence that have created “public disillusionment”, Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) urged “those involved” in the confrontation to address the “pressing issues and circumstances” that have precipitated i
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reacting to the recent spate of factional violence that have created “public disillusionment”, Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) urged “those involved” in the confrontation to address the “pressing issues and circumstances” that have precipitated it.
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January - 20 
security has been beefed up in Guwahati following apprehension that the ULFA-ATF and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) might carry out subversive activities in the Dispur ahead of Republic Day, reports The Sentinel.
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security has been beefed up in Guwahati following apprehension that the ULFA-ATF and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) might carry out subversive activities in the Dispur ahead of Republic Day, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 20 
SFs arrested eighteen Myanmar Nationals during an operation launched at Khaikhual under Chandel District on January 20.
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SFs arrested eighteen Myanmar Nationals during an operation launched at Khaikhual under Chandel District on January 20.
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January - 20 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two villages under Minapur Police Station in Muzaffarpur District after a group of 15 Maoists tried to kill a Police informant in Belahi-Lachchi village on January 20, reports
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two villages under Minapur Police Station in Muzaffarpur District after a group of 15 Maoists tried to kill a Police informant in Belahi-Lachchi village on January 20, reports The Telegraph. Three Maoists, identified as Vijay Paswan, Mahesh Patel and Roshan Kumar, were caught by villagers and handed over to the Police in the early hours. Three others were arrested from a nearby village. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Kumar said a group of 15 Maoists had raided the Belahi-Lachchi village to kill Manish Kumar, a ‘Police spy’, who escaped unhurt. The villagers, meanwhile, raised an alarm and caught Vijay, Mahesh and Roshan. The Police were soon informed and the Maoists were handed over to them. SSP Kumar said the Police also recovered a pistol, a crude bomb, seven cartridges and four cell phones from their possession. Around 6pm, three more Maoists from the group, identified as Mohammed Ishraful, Prabhu Sahni and Munna Rai were arrested during a raid at Feni Chhapra village also under Minapur Police Station, about 7 kilometres from Belahi-Lachchi. Eight pistols, a gun, an AK-47 rifle and 300 rounds of cartridge were recovered from them.
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January - 20 
Stepping up the deployment of Security Forces (SFs) in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-belt, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has given its nod for additional deployment of 7,000 personnel in the inter-State border areas of Chhattisgar
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Stepping up the deployment of Security Forces (SFs) in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-belt, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has given its nod for additional deployment of 7,000 personnel in the inter-State border areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra, reports Deccan Chronicle. The additional personnel will be deployed from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF). The MHA held a high-level meeting with top officials of the four States on January 20 and gave the sanction for deployment of additional forces.
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January - 20 
the central jail in Jorhat has been put on high alert following an intelligence report about a purported Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) plan to attack a state minister inside the jail premises during his customary vis
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the central jail in Jorhat has been put on high alert following an intelligence report about a purported Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) plan to attack a state minister inside the jail premises during his customary visit there after hoisting the Tricolour on Republic Day (January 26).
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January - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that the Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 arrested three militants belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Gobindabari, in Dhalai District. The arrested militants have been identified as Saranjoy Re
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The Shillong Times reports that the Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 arrested three militants belonging to National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Gobindabari, in Dhalai District. The arrested militants have been identified as Saranjoy Reang (19), Puspa Kumar Jamatiya (29) and Rahumjoy Tripura (22). The SFs have recovered eight live cartridges of rifle from them.
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January - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that the ULFA-ATF on January 20 announced that henceforth all the surname of its leaders and cadres would be same and the common surname will be ‘Asom’. In a statement issued to the media through e-mail, the ULFA-ATF said t
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The Shillong Times reports that the ULFA-ATF on January 20 announced that henceforth all the surname of its leaders and cadres would be same and the common surname will be ‘Asom’. In a statement issued to the media through e-mail, the ULFA-ATF said to replace the surnames of its members with ‘Asom’ was aimed at reflecting the outfit’s commitment to expedite the evolution of the ‘great Assamese nation’ irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
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January - 20 
The Times of India reports that unidentified militants released the abducted worker of stone crusher unit of Triveni Construction, identified as Dharmendra Yadav (22), near Lungting in Dima Hasao District on January 20. A group of armed militants abd
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The Times of India reports that unidentified militants released the abducted worker of stone crusher unit of Triveni Construction, identified as Dharmendra Yadav (22), near Lungting in Dima Hasao District on January 20. A group of armed militants abducted Yadav from the company’s camp at Natun Haza near Lungting on January 12.
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January - 20 
Though during their pre-Christmas meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah had expressed the hope that the six decade old Naga issue
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Though during their pre-Christmas meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi, NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah had expressed the hope that the six decade old Naga issue would be resolved, recent developments have raised question about the fate of talks, reports The Sentinel. According to reports, the NSCN-IM leaders are virtually under house arrest at the direction of the Centre.
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January - 20 
two DNRF militants identified as, Pritom Nunisa and Ranjan Langthasa, two close aides of the DNDF ‘chairman’ Jensingh Dimasa, were arrested on January 20 in Dima Hasao District.
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two DNRF militants identified as, Pritom Nunisa and Ranjan Langthasa, two close aides of the DNDF ‘chairman’ Jensingh Dimasa, were arrested on January 20 in Dima Hasao District.
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January - 20 
Union Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on January 20 said here that the coastal security apparatus for dealing with infiltration attempts by the sea route was already in place and was being strengthened further, according to PTI. Raju sa
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Union Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on January 20 said here that the coastal security apparatus for dealing with infiltration attempts by the sea route was already in place and was being strengthened further, according to PTI. Raju said the establishment of coastal surveillance network was in various stages of implementation. Stability in the neighbourhood and the Indian ocean region was of paramount importance as any disturbance can have an effect on the internal security of India, the minister said.
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January - 21 
A Delhi court will hear arguments taking cognizance of the charge sheet filed by National Investigative Agency (NIA) against Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley and eight others including Jama'at-ud-Da’wah (JuD) c
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A Delhi court will hear arguments taking cognizance of the charge sheet filed by National Investigative Agency (NIA) against Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley and eight others including Jama'at-ud-Da’wah (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and LeT militant Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi on January 21 (today), reports CNN-IBN. Headley and others are charged with planning and executing terror strikes in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai attack.
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January - 21 
arms licence was issued to 61 tribal people for self defence against Maoists in Rohtas District, officials said, reports Zee News. "They were issued arms licence to instill confidence and enable them to defend themselves in the event of being attacke
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arms licence was issued to 61 tribal people for self defence against Maoists in Rohtas District, officials said, reports Zee News. "They were issued arms licence to instill confidence and enable them to defend themselves in the event of being attacked by Maoists," District Magistrate (DM) Anupam Kumar said. SP Manu Maharaj told the tribal people against the misuse of the guns else the licences will be cancelled. More than 500 tribal people left their villages in Rohtas, Nauhatta and Chenari blocks and took shelter at a base camp at Chenari after a series of attacks in July last year in Kaimur forest range. Now they have returned to their villages so arms licence were issued after thorough assessment of the threats from Maoists, the sources said.
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January - 21 
at least seven cadres of different militant outfits have been arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from different locations, reports The Sangai Express. The SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Non
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at least seven cadres of different militant outfits have been arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from different locations, reports The Sangai Express. The SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Nongthombam Bomcha alias Dijen alias Maipak Singh cadre on January 21 from Uyumpok Lokchao in Imphal East District. One .32 pistol loaded with three live rounds and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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January - 21 
in an attempt to intensify Maoist operation in Odisha, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned one more battalion of Central Paramilitary Force to State, reports Odisha Today. After attending the meeting of Home Secretaries of five M
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in an attempt to intensify Maoist operation in Odisha, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned one more battalion of Central Paramilitary Force to State, reports Odisha Today. After attending the meeting of Home Secretaries of five Maoist- affected States- Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharastra, the State Home Secretary UN Behera said the MHA had agreed to provide one more Border Security Force (BSF) battalion. The new battalion would be deployed soon, he added.
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January - 21 
spiritual leader Sri Ravishankar appealed to the Maoists to renounce violence and join the mainstream for their own well being and that of the society, reports IBN Live. "There can be no solution to problems through violence ... an atmosphere of peac
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spiritual leader Sri Ravishankar appealed to the Maoists to renounce violence and join the mainstream for their own well being and that of the society, reports IBN Live. "There can be no solution to problems through violence ... an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood can indeed help change the society for the better," he said at a discourse at Madanpur village in Aurangabad District. Ravishankar asked the people to lead a simple life and renounce Western style of life for their mental and physical well being and emphasized on regular yoga and meditation in their day-to-day life.
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January - 21 
The Bihar Police neutralised six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunkers and recovered about one quintal of explosives and detonators at Harpetta village under the Nauhatta Police Station during a combing operation code named ‘Operation
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The Bihar Police neutralised six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunkers and recovered about one quintal of explosives and detonators at Harpetta village under the Nauhatta Police Station during a combing operation code named ‘Operation Vishwas’ in Kaimur Hills in Rohtas District on January 21, reports The Times of India. The operation was carried out by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion troopers, the State Armed Police and District Policemen. Rohtas Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said the Security Forces (SFs) came across the six bunkers at the village which were immediately destroyed. A search, thereafter, led to the recovery of a large cache of ammunition comprising 80 detonators, 12 powerful can bombs and a huge quantity of explosives, besides Maoist uniforms.
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January - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast to blow up an armoured vehicle, killing 13 Police personnel on board in a forest of Garhwa District bordering Chhattisgarh, on January 21, reports The Telegraph. Led by Offic
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast to blow up an armoured vehicle, killing 13 Police personnel on board in a forest of Garhwa District bordering Chhattisgarh, on January 21, reports The Telegraph. Led by Officer-in Charge of Bhandaria Police Station Rajbali Chowdhary, troopers of VII battalion of Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) were accompanying local Block Development Officer (BDO) Vasudev Prasad and Garhwa zilla parishad (district level local self government institution) chairperson Shushma Mehta, who were on way to Bargarh village in separate cars to resolve a dispute over a health centre due to which villagers were observing a shutdown. Vasudev, whose vehicle was ahead of the armoured van carrying the Policemen, survived the attack. “Thirteen Policemen, including Officer-in Charge of Bhandaria Police Station, have died. The rebels took away 11 INSAS rifles, one SLR and two AK 47 rifles from the Security Forces,” said State Police spokesperson and Inspector General (Provision) RK Mallick, adds Daily Pioneer. Mehta and her bodyguard were kept hostage for some time, while they were passing by the spot. Later, Maoists released Mehta after snatching the pistol of her bodyguard. According to information as many as 50 – 60 armed Maoists were involved in the attack that lasted for nearly 30 minutes. Chief Minister Arjun Munda, who was in Gumla, said the Maoists attack was an act of cowardice. “They killed innocent Policemen by planning an ambush. So far reports of 13 deaths have been confirmed,” he said.
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January - 21 
The Odisha Police killed a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Subash alias Satish (45), from Chhattisgarh, wanted in several cases in an encounter in Mukhiguda-Majhiguda forest under Chandrapur Police limits in
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The Odisha Police killed a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Subash alias Satish (45), from Chhattisgarh, wanted in several cases in an encounter in Mukhiguda-Majhiguda forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District on January 21, reports Indian Express. Satish was the second in command of the Bansadhara Committee of the CPI-Maoist, headed by Nikhil. The bullet-ridden dead body of Satish was recovered from the encounter site along with his AK-47 rifle. However, no Policeman was injured in the incident. The Police recovered a SLR, Maoist literature and country-made guns from the spot. It is believed that the other Maoists might have fled to the neighbouring Phulbani District bordering Rayagada. Satish, was active on Odisha-Andhra Pradesh borders for last several years and involved in several Maoist incidents.
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January - 21 
the Police arrested five criminals including a Maoist ‘area commander’ identified as Chandan Kumar at Ramlakh village under the Natawar Police Station, in the District. The Police said the arrests were made following a tip off that some criminals mov
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the Police arrested five criminals including a Maoist ‘area commander’ identified as Chandan Kumar at Ramlakh village under the Natawar Police Station, in the District. The Police said the arrests were made following a tip off that some criminals moving around in a suspicious manner near Ramlakh village to commit a major crime. A special Police team was immediately formed and rushed to the village to foil the plan. The Police team recovered one carbine, one rifle, two pistols and a dozen live cartridges.
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January - 21 
The Police on January 21 claimed to have uncovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plot to target the Nimpura Police Camp near the Indian Air Force base at Kalaikunda in West Midnapore District as “revenge” for Mallojula Koteswara Rao
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The Police on January 21 claimed to have uncovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) plot to target the Nimpura Police Camp near the Indian Air Force base at Kalaikunda in West Midnapore District as “revenge” for Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji’s death, reports Indian Express. According to sources, some documents including the “blueprint” of the plot were recovered when the Police, acting on a specific tip-off, raided a Maoist shelter at Akrashol village in Jhargram in the night of January 20. Nobody has been arrested so far. “There were several letters written by a senior leader of the West Bengal-Jharkhand-Bihar-Odisha regional committee of the CPI-Maoist. The squad members of Bengal had been directed to carry out the attack at the Nimpura Police camp and loot arms from the camp to take revenge for Kishanji’s death,” said an unnamed senior Police official. “State secretary Akash was given charge of the attack and several squad members from Jharkhand and Bihar were assigned. The letter was dated December 15,” he added.
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January - 21 
the Security Force personnel, arrested an armed Maoist cadre, identified as Mani Purty alias Munda, from the Roxy reserve forest under K Balang Police Station in Sundargarh District during a combing operation that ensued following a tip-off that he w
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the Security Force personnel, arrested an armed Maoist cadre, identified as Mani Purty alias Munda, from the Roxy reserve forest under K Balang Police Station in Sundargarh District during a combing operation that ensued following a tip-off that he was moving along with five to six other Maoist cadres in the forest, reports Daily Pioneer. While Purty was arrested, others managed to flee, the Police said. Purty was involved in seven murder cases including that of a Police constable. He was also involved in four other cases. Purty was the mastermind behind the ARSS camp burning case in Sambalpur. The group was making plans to create disturbance during the Panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls, the Police said.
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January - 22 
a senior NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) member Anthony Shimray, who was arrested by National Investigating Agency (NIA) at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal in 2010, and currently lodged at Tihar central jail, New Delhi, has conveyed that he would begin “hunger s
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a senior NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) member Anthony Shimray, who was arrested by National Investigating Agency (NIA) at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal in 2010, and currently lodged at Tihar central jail, New Delhi, has conveyed that he would begin “hunger strike” by the last week of January to protest against the NIA and the Government of India’s policy to detain him longer in prison, reports Nagaland Post.
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January - 22 
at least five persons sustained injuries when unidentified armed persons opened fire at an election meeting of Congress candidate in Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency DK Korungthang held at Machi in Chandel District on January 22, reports The Sangai E
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at least five persons sustained injuries when unidentified armed persons opened fire at an election meeting of Congress candidate in Tengnoupal Assembly Constituency DK Korungthang held at Machi in Chandel District on January 22, reports The Sangai Express. The injured victims have been identified as T Angkhul Maring, A Anpul, Boy Maring, D Kothal and D Madar.
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January - 22 
Bhutan ‘Prime Minister’ Jigme Y Thinley on January 22 said that there is no camp of any militant formation of the northeast in his country. He further asserted that Security Forces are on alert to thwart any such potential attempts by the militants.
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Bhutan ‘Prime Minister’ Jigme Y Thinley on January 22 said that there is no camp of any militant formation of the northeast in his country. He further asserted that Security Forces are on alert to thwart any such potential attempts by the militants.
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January - 22 
Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Police is preparing strategies to tackle the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State. Choudhury said, "There are some reports of Maoist presence but
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Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said that Police is preparing strategies to tackle the growing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat in the State. Choudhury said, "There are some reports of Maoist presence but we are confident that we can control it soon". An unnamed official of the intelligence branch on CPI-Maoist activities on the State said, "Many businessmen in the state, even in the city, have received extortion notes from the Maoists' Upper Assam Leading Committee. In every note, they have demanded at least INR 500, 000 and have even threatened the targets would be killed if they report receiving the notes to Police. Most of these notes are from the leader of the group, Munu."
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January - 22 
five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres including one woman cadre were arrested from different places in the District. A PLA woman cadre identified as Khunumayum Gambini alias Tombi was arrested from Keirao Bitra in the District. In another incide
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five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres including one woman cadre were arrested from different places in the District. A PLA woman cadre identified as Khunumayum Gambini alias Tombi was arrested from Keirao Bitra in the District. In another incident, four cadres of PLA were arrested from Keirao Lamkhai in the District. The arrested men have been identified as Soraisam Ibohanbi alias Tachou, Chingakham Pramanda alias Amuba, Laishram Mantosh and Loushangbam Ojitkumar Meitei. One money bag, five live rounds of M-16 rifle, two AK rifle ammunitions, and four mobile phone handsets were recovered from their possession.
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January - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that Manipur witnessed the first election related casualty on January 22 when a grenade blast killed one person and injured four others at the residence of Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker I Hemochandra at Singjamei Maisnam L
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Kanglaonline reports that Manipur witnessed the first election related casualty on January 22 when a grenade blast killed one person and injured four others at the residence of Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker I Hemochandra at Singjamei Maisnam Leikai in Imphal West District. The dead person has been identified as Meisnam Rata, believed to be an active worker of Hemochandra, congress candidate from Singjamei assembly constituency. The injured have been identified as Sunil, Pari, Johnson and Philip. Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) made up of seven militant outfits has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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January - 22 
Kuki National Assembly (KNA) (apex body of the Kuki community) stressed on the need for a fresh census of the Kuki tribe living in Singhason Hills of Karbi Anglong District to validate the demand for an autonomous council, reports The Nagaland Post.
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Kuki National Assembly (KNA) (apex body of the Kuki community) stressed on the need for a fresh census of the Kuki tribe living in Singhason Hills of Karbi Anglong District to validate the demand for an autonomous council, reports The Nagaland Post. KNA claims that the Kuki population is more than 35,000 in the area.
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January - 22 
Myanmar has sought India’s help for implementation of several road projects, which would facilitate free movement of the troops to the areas where the militants are taking shelter. Myanmar has also sought India’s help in completing the trilateral hig
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Myanmar has sought India’s help for implementation of several road projects, which would facilitate free movement of the troops to the areas where the militants are taking shelter. Myanmar has also sought India’s help in completing the trilateral highway linking India, Myanmar and Thailand.
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January - 22 
six Bangladeshis have been arrested for not possessing valid documents from Lilong Bazar area in Thoubal District on January 22. They are identified as Muhammad Qalim, Nur Alam, Muhammad Inoz, Zahir Hussalan, Zafar Hussain and Muhammad Touchi.
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six Bangladeshis have been arrested for not possessing valid documents from Lilong Bazar area in Thoubal District on January 22. They are identified as Muhammad Qalim, Nur Alam, Muhammad Inoz, Zahir Hussalan, Zafar Hussain and Muhammad Touchi.
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January - 22 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have listed, the immediate halt to the security offensive and withdrawal of Security Forces from Saryu, Kone, Oraiya and other areas in Latehar, Palamu and Garhwa Districts, as pre-conditions for the r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have listed, the immediate halt to the security offensive and withdrawal of Security Forces from Saryu, Kone, Oraiya and other areas in Latehar, Palamu and Garhwa Districts, as pre-conditions for the release of hostages, reports Daily Pioneer. Garhwa zilla parishad (district level local self government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta, Akhtar Ansari [State Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation member], her bodyguard Suresh Ram and driver Mehboob Ansari were abducted on January 21 after a landmine blast that killed 13 Policemen. “First stop harassing the poor in the name of a security offensive against us and remove security build-up in these areas. We will consider their release only after that,” said Maoist spokesperson Sudhir. “We are in touch with our Chhattisgarh counterparts. Borders have been sealed. We are working on specific intelligence input to trace these four who are being held captive by the Maoists,” said Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath. Further, India Today reports that local journalist Satish Kumar Sinha was also abducted. However, they released Sinha after two hours of captivity and after holding a press conference in his presence. Earlier, according to Daily Pioneer reports it was reported that ‘Mehta and her bodyguard were kept hostage for some time, while they were passing by the spot. Later, Maoists released Mehta after snatching the pistol of her bodyguard’.
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January - 22 
The Police recovered detonators, grenade and explosive material from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected forest area near Balaghat District on January 22, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached the forest a
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The Police recovered detonators, grenade and explosive material from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected forest area near Balaghat District on January 22, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached the forest area under Sulsuli Police Post and recovered two hand-grenades, two detonators, four pencil cell and 2.5 kg high grade explosive hidden inside a pit, Inspector General (IG) UR Netam and Superintendent of Police Sachin Atulkar told media persons. It appears the Maoists were planning to execute a blast in the District, he said, adding the Police have intensified search operation in the area.
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January - 22 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Korungthang, a congress candidate at his Maring Langol residence in Chandel District on January 22 injuring one Momo Tarao (34) of the village.
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified assailants opened fire at the residence of Korungthang, a congress candidate at his Maring Langol residence in Chandel District on January 22 injuring one Momo Tarao (34) of the village.
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January - 22 
the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) in Jalukbari area of Guwahati City, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested militants have been iden
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the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) in Jalukbari area of Guwahati City, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested militants have been identified as K Tiken Singh of PREPAK and Laisram Mobi Singh of KYKL. Several mobile sets, a laptop computer and some documents were recovered from them.
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January - 22 
the security has been beefed up along the interstate border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland to frustrate any attempt by the militants to sneak into the State, reports The Telegraph. Intelligence agencies have expressed apprehensions ab
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the security has been beefed up along the interstate border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland to frustrate any attempt by the militants to sneak into the State, reports The Telegraph. Intelligence agencies have expressed apprehensions about the possibility of ULFA militants taking help of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to indulge in militant acts in the State using the Goalpara-West Garo Hills corridor.
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January - 22 
The SFs also arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Maibam Elomba Meitei alias Chalamba, at Kairak in Imphal East District on January 22.
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The SFs also arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Maibam Elomba Meitei alias Chalamba, at Kairak in Imphal East District on January 22.
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the SFs arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre from Senapati District on the intervening night of January 22 and 23, reports Kanglaonline. The cadre revealed that he was operating in the area with plans of disru
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the SFs arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre from Senapati District on the intervening night of January 22 and 23, reports Kanglaonline. The cadre revealed that he was operating in the area with plans of disrupting the January 28 assembly elections. A .32mm pistol and live rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 22 
the SFs arrested a top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Dipak Rabha alias Shankar from Sonapur area in the suburb of Guwahati city on January 22, reports IBN Live. The SFs recovered a pistol and several rounds of ammunit
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the SFs arrested a top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Dipak Rabha alias Shankar from Sonapur area in the suburb of Guwahati city on January 22, reports IBN Live. The SFs recovered a pistol and several rounds of ammunition from him. The Police suspect that the militant had entered Kamrup (Metro) District to carry out dissident activities in the run up to the Republic Day (January 26). FU
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January - 22 
the SFs arrested one United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre identified as Oinam Mangoljao Meitei alias Prem from Sawombung Khunjao in the Imphal East District.
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the SFs arrested one United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre identified as Oinam Mangoljao Meitei alias Prem from Sawombung Khunjao in the Imphal East District.
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January - 22 
The Times of India reports that Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits of Manipur have joined hands with five other Militant groups of the Northeastern and called for a mass boycott of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in th
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The Times of India reports that Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits of Manipur have joined hands with five other Militant groups of the Northeastern and called for a mass boycott of Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in the entire northeast. Five other outfits include the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).
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January - 22 
three members of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), including ‘commander-in-chief’ Sishumoni Reang, (38), reached Guwahati, to meet State Home Commissioner Jishnu Barua and Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Kha
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three members of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), including ‘commander-in-chief’ Sishumoni Reang, (38), reached Guwahati, to meet State Home Commissioner Jishnu Barua and Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB) Khagen Sarma to work out the modalities for surrender of its members on January 22. Hailakandi District Superintendent of Police (SP) Brojen Singh is uncertain about the surrender. Police sources about the terms of surrender said that the UDLA militants wanted rehabilitation of their members with land and INR 500000 in cash for each member.
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January - 22 
Three persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi and a woman Parveen Akhter, have been sent to Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC, Jammu) by Poonch Police for sustained questioning in connection with a suspected espionag
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Three persons, including a Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohammad Rafiq alias Rafi and a woman Parveen Akhter, have been sent to Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC, Jammu) by Poonch Police for sustained questioning in connection with a suspected espionage racket and links with militants in Pakistan, reports Daily Excelsior. While the SPO was allegedly responsible for espionage and other militant activities including transporting arms, ammunition, explosive material, SIM cards etc from the Line of Control (LoC) and supplying them to militants, Parveen Akhter and another person, Bashir Akhter reportedly had links with the militants in Pakistan. As reported earlier, the Police unearthed the terror racket after the arrest of Mohammad Hafiz of Surankote in Poonch district by Srinagar Police. Hafiz had disclosed names of his associates, including Rafi and Parveen Akhter, who were picked up by Poonch Police.
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January - 22 
Times of India reports that Nagaland continues to be tense with the factional feud between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi intensifying during the past few days. In a renewed spate of violence, the two r
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Times of India reports that Nagaland continues to be tense with the factional feud between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi intensifying during the past few days. In a renewed spate of violence, the two rival NSCN groups clashed at Zunheboto District on January 22 injuring one cadre of the Khole-Kitovi faction, while in another skirmish in Kohima District, an NSCN-K ‘commander’ and his son were injured on January 21.
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January - 22 
Union Minister for Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh, whilst attending the M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, has noted with concern the disturbing trend of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] recruiting young boys and girls, reports The Hindu. “Young b
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Union Minister for Rural Development, Jairam Ramesh, whilst attending the M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, has noted with concern the disturbing trend of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] recruiting young boys and girls, reports The Hindu. “Young boys and girls in the age group of 12 to 15 years are recruited by Naxalites,” he said. Tracing the spread of Naxalite ideology in central India, forest and tribal areas in the last five decades, the Minister said one reason was the insensitivity of Governments to the needs of tribal population. Nearly 20 million tribals were displaced by power, mining and irrigation projects.
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January - 23 
Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), the aggressive political group behind the recent failed Bangladesh coup, has been active in India for at least two years, reports Times of India. According to sources in the Muslim community and security establishment, HuT th
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Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), the aggressive political group behind the recent failed Bangladesh coup, has been active in India for at least two years, reports Times of India. According to sources in the Muslim community and security establishment, HuT that advocates a Caliphate (Islamic state) and has figured in several controversial developments around the world has been active among Indian Muslims. The group has a particularly strong presence in the national Capital, Delhi and largely among students. A senior Muslim leader said he was worried about the growing clout of HuT among his community members. "I am aware of them organizing seminars and protests in Delhi," he said. A source in the security establishment said HuT may have started operations in India around 2010, but seems to have lost the momentum. According to HuT's website, its India chapter organized a demonstration in June, 2010, against Israel's alleged atrocities. The demonstration was at Batla House, New Delhi that was attended by about 1,000 people. "My information is that they are not operating as a group in India because they are a political organization. Intellectual and political debate is a permissible norm but to espouse violence is absolutely not acceptable," said Abdul Rashid Qureshi, a Supreme Court lawyer who is active in Muslim forums. HuT is banned in several countries like Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, Germany etc, and it was banned in Bangladesh in 2009.
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January - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) seized 38 detonators and 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate concealed under stones in the truck at Amranga hill area of Shanpara village in Hajo located in Kamrup (Rural) District on January 23, reports The Shillong Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) seized 38 detonators and 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate concealed under stones in the truck at Amranga hill area of Shanpara village in Hajo located in Kamrup (Rural) District on January 23, reports The Shillong Times.
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January - 23 
15 former militants of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) have in association with Dimapur-based Naga militant outfit has formed Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) in Dima Hasao District. The leaders of the outfit are R.J. Dimasa alias Arje Dimasa,
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15 former militants of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) have in association with Dimapur-based Naga militant outfit has formed Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) in Dima Hasao District. The leaders of the outfit are R.J. Dimasa alias Arje Dimasa, Soten Dimasa and Jensingh Dimasa. The group’s main demand is to establish a separate Dimasa kingdom. The group was also involved in abduction of Dharmendar Yadav of Tribeni Construction Ltd recently.
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January - 23 
A key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Major (retd) Ramesh Upadhaya (60), will contest the Uttar Pradesh assemble polls from Bairia constituency, an official said, reports Times of India. Upadhaya was arrested in 2008 for his alleged involvem
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A key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Major (retd) Ramesh Upadhaya (60), will contest the Uttar Pradesh assemble polls from Bairia constituency, an official said, reports Times of India. Upadhaya was arrested in 2008 for his alleged involvement in the Malegaon blast on September 29, 2008, in which six persons were killed and over 100 injured. He was accused of conspiring with prime accused Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit. Upadhaya, currently lodged in Taloja Central Jail in Raigad District of Maharashtra, is contesting on Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha ticket. Upadhaya's son Vishal Upadhaya filed the nomination papers on his father's behalf on January 23. "He had filed an application before the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) court seeking permission to sign the election nomination papers last week. It was granted, so the rest of the things would follow," Rohini Salian, special public prosecutor for the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said.
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January - 23 
a People's Democratic Party (PDP) worker was found dead in the Chadoora area of Budgam District on January 23. Nazir Ahmad Dar was vice president of the PDP Charar-e-Sharief area and a goldsmith by profession. He was missing since January 21-night.
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a People's Democratic Party (PDP) worker was found dead in the Chadoora area of Budgam District on January 23. Nazir Ahmad Dar was vice president of the PDP Charar-e-Sharief area and a goldsmith by profession. He was missing since January 21-night.
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January - 23 
an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Thingbaijam Ibosana in Kshetrigao Assembly Constituency (AC) in Imphal East District. The IED was later neutralised.
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an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered near the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Thingbaijam Ibosana in Kshetrigao Assembly Constituency (AC) in Imphal East District. The IED was later neutralised.
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January - 23 
Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomeration of seven Manipuri outfits has warned of higher degree of violence on supporters of Congress party, more lethal than the bomb blast it carried out at the residence of Singjamei Congress candidate I Hem
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Coordination Committee (CorCom), a conglomeration of seven Manipuri outfits has warned of higher degree of violence on supporters of Congress party, more lethal than the bomb blast it carried out at the residence of Singjamei Congress candidate I Hemochandra on January 22 in which one person died and another four were injured.
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January - 23 
Four persons were arrested and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of various denominations worth 513000 was seized at Nandura in Buldhana District on January 23, reports Times of India. Magaz Iman (40) and Barik Imam (25), both residents of Nabi Naga
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Four persons were arrested and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of various denominations worth 513000 was seized at Nandura in Buldhana District on January 23, reports Times of India. Magaz Iman (40) and Barik Imam (25), both residents of Nabi Nagar at Alinagar and Feroz Hamidu Ratman (26) and Rahman Badaf Budhu (22) of Rustam Nagar at Alibag in Malda District of West Bengal were arrested. 355 FICNs of 1000 denomination, 274 of 500, 181 of 100 and 59 notes of 50 were seized.
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January - 23 
in a historic move initiated by the Government, cadres of different Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki militant outfits will be allowed for the first time to practice the universal adult franchise in the coming State Assembly election, repo
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in a historic move initiated by the Government, cadres of different Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki militant outfits will be allowed for the first time to practice the universal adult franchise in the coming State Assembly election, reports The Sangai Express. The Government has made necessary arrangements for the Kuki militant cadres of SoO signatory outfits to cast their votes in the polls, said State Chief Election Commissioner (CEO) PC Lawmkunga. The State Government has issued a notification in this regard on January 21, he added. Different Kuki militant outfits are into a tripartite suspension of operation agreement involving State and Central governments since 2007. The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has categorically stated that it has nothing to do with elections held in India or Manipur. ZUF was not raised either against India nor Manipur nor would it oppose any community. With regard to the Manipur Legislative Assembly elections, the ZUF does not support any political party or candidate nor does it oppose anybody.
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January - 23 
in a letter written to the Chief Minister Arjun Munda, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of Jharkhand Government in combating Maoists, reports The Telegraph. The letter, according to sources, al
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in a letter written to the Chief Minister Arjun Munda, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of Jharkhand Government in combating Maoists, reports The Telegraph. The letter, according to sources, also contained an advisory pointing to the possibility of Maoist-engineered attacks on Police vehicles. The State Government played down the importance and timing of the letter, saying such communications was being sent to States regularly. “The Union Home Ministry letter was nothing unusual. It followed Chidambaram’s assessment of Maoist violence at a meeting with the State Government in November 2011. We had reacted to his worries at the meeting,” Munda said. Chidambaram pointed out Jharkhand had not been able to prevent rampant extortion by, and violence among, Maoist splinter groups.
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January - 23 
Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray who was arrested in 2010 from Nepal has threatened to begin a hunger strike at Tihar Jail, seeking his "unconditional release as he is also a member of peace talks reports Times of India ". In a letter dated Janu
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Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray who was arrested in 2010 from Nepal has threatened to begin a hunger strike at Tihar Jail, seeking his "unconditional release as he is also a member of peace talks reports Times of India ". In a letter dated January 18, the NSCN-IM leader said the hunger strike is also for removal of every hindrance blocking peace. "Since the Indo-Naga peace talks is not under law/court of India, any member of NSCN involved in peace talks must not stand trial," he argued and asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to withdraw cases framed against him.
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January - 23 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 23 claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the triple Mumbai blasts July 13, 2011 that claimed 27 lives, with the arrest of two of the accused hailing from Bihar, reports Times of India. Naqi Ahm
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 23 claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the triple Mumbai blasts July 13, 2011 that claimed 27 lives, with the arrest of two of the accused hailing from Bihar, reports Times of India. Naqi Ahmed Wasi Ahmed Sheikh (22) and Nadeem Akhtar Ashfaq Sheikh (23) were arrested on January 12 but the mastermind of the crime Yasin Bhatkal, a top Indian Mujahideen operative, and the planters of the IEDs used in the blasts are still evading arrest, ATS Chief Rakesh Maria said. Maria said while Naqi came to Mumbai in September 2010, Nadeem, his co-villager, from Bihar's Darbhanga District, was living in Antop Hill area of Mumbai. Naqi, according to Maria, came in touch with Ahmed Zarar Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Imran in 2008. He said Nadeem was called to Delhi by Bhatkal and handed over a cloth packet containing the explosive and detonators used in the blast that was handed over to Naqi. Naqi, he said, was given INR 1.5 lakh by Bhatkal as commission for the crime in which at least INR 10 lakh, received through hawala channels, was used. He said Naqi and Nadeem had stolen two Activa scooters that were used for carrying out the explosions. Two motorcycles also stolen by them and kept for future use have also been recovered from Bihar. Further, rubbishing media reports that Naqi was innocent and that he was being tortured in Police custody, Maria said he was aware of Bhatkal antecedents. Naqi not only assisted Bhatkal in scouting for an apartment in Habib Building in Byculla but also paid the money for accommodation, the ATS Chief added.
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January - 23 
Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in an interview said that the state’s situation is not yet conducive to lift Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports Times of India. The Centre will not agree to repeal the Act as blas
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Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in an interview said that the state’s situation is not yet conducive to lift Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, reports Times of India. The Centre will not agree to repeal the Act as blasts, killings and extortion continue. Our Government is committed to maintaining law and order and protecting common people.
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January - 23 
Mohammed Ismail, arrested in connection with the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), was brought to the court in Pondicherry on January 23, The Hindu reported. Ismail was arrested from Gorimedu while trying to make a purchase using FICN.
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Mohammed Ismail, arrested in connection with the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), was brought to the court in Pondicherry on January 23, The Hindu reported. Ismail was arrested from Gorimedu while trying to make a purchase using FICN.
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January - 23 
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has called for a 36-hours total shutdown starting from 6 AM January 25 to 6 PM January 26, in all Naga inhabited areas. The shutdown would cover “all Naga inhabit
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Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has called for a 36-hours total shutdown starting from 6 AM January 25 to 6 PM January 26, in all Naga inhabited areas. The shutdown would cover “all Naga inhabited areas and vehicular movement restricted”. It would affect all public institutions including educational and commercial establishments except media houses, hospitals and pharmacies. It has requested the public “to extent full cooperation”. NSCN-IM in a statement stated, due to “deliberate violation of ceasefire ground rules by government of India, violation of human rights by disallowing the collective leadership from visiting Zunheboto, deployment of security forces around designated Hebron camp without any provocation and placing unacceptable terms and conditions for the collective leadership to accept” has compelled the NSCN-IM to impose the shutdown.
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January - 23 
NSCN-IM cadre, belonging to the civil wing, identified as Raja Peyu CH Chimpu was arrested during an extortion bid in an area under the jurisdiction of Imphal West Police. The SFs also arrested two Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) cadres, identi
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NSCN-IM cadre, belonging to the civil wing, identified as Raja Peyu CH Chimpu was arrested during an extortion bid in an area under the jurisdiction of Imphal West Police. The SFs also arrested two Zomi Revolutionary Organization (ZRO) cadres, identified as Satsei and Lamneijang Vaiphei Lilanwaiphei during another extortion attempt at Leimakhong Bazar in Senapati District. In another case of an extortion bid the SFs arrested a President faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) cadre identified as Letkholun Kipgen from Santipur in Senapati and recovered four extortion slip from him.
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January - 23 
one hand grenade was recovered at the door-step of Congress worker Yumnam Jineshore (57) of Irom Mejrao Maning Leikai within Wangoi AC in Imphal West District on January 23. The grenade was diffused.
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one hand grenade was recovered at the door-step of Congress worker Yumnam Jineshore (57) of Irom Mejrao Maning Leikai within Wangoi AC in Imphal West District on January 23. The grenade was diffused.
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January - 23 
Police has deployed at least 25 personnel on the river route and sand islands between Noonmati and Ramsing Chapori, to thwart any attack on Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) refinery in Noonmati under Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati city, reports The
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Police has deployed at least 25 personnel on the river route and sand islands between Noonmati and Ramsing Chapori, to thwart any attack on Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) refinery in Noonmati under Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati city, reports The Times of India.
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January - 23 
Police on January 23 arrested a surrendered militant while two other former militants were reported to have joined the militant cadre after killing a Special Police Officer (SPO), Mohammad Hanief, on December 10, 2011 and taking away his AK-47 rifle
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Police on January 23 arrested a surrendered militant while two other former militants were reported to have joined the militant cadre after killing a Special Police Officer (SPO), Mohammad Hanief, on December 10, 2011 and taking away his AK-47 rifle in upper reaches of Thathri in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Arrested person identified as Nafees Munawar Khandey son of Mohammad Munawar Khandey, a resident of Sozna Palmar village in Kishtwar was a former militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Two other former militants involved in the murder of the SPO have been identified as Shahnawaz alias Bilal Ahmed Khandey son of Ghulam Mohammad Khandey R/o Sozna Palmar and Mohammad Rafi son of Abdul Rashid Mochi. Both of them were absconding and have reportedly joined militant cadre.
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January - 23 
seven Bangladesh nationals without valid documents were detained and later handed over to Police by volunteers of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) with the help of personnel of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Wahengbam Leikai Jiri
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seven Bangladesh nationals without valid documents were detained and later handed over to Police by volunteers of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) with the help of personnel of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Wahengbam Leikai Jiri bus parking in Imphal West District on January 23, reports Kanglaonline.
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January - 23 
SFs arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, M Meghachandra alias Liklangamba, from Heirok-II in Thoubal District on January 23.
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SFs arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, M Meghachandra alias Liklangamba, from Heirok-II in Thoubal District on January 23.
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January - 23 
SFs arrested two arms smugglers identified as, Masuq Ahmad Talukdar (26) and Alom Hossain Barbhuiya (23), from Arunachal in Cachar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a pistol from the duo.
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SFs arrested two arms smugglers identified as, Masuq Ahmad Talukdar (26) and Alom Hossain Barbhuiya (23), from Arunachal in Cachar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a pistol from the duo.
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January - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian on charges of being a Police informer in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on January 23, reports The Times of India. Local villagers spotted the dead body of Bidyut Bisoi (33)
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian on charges of being a Police informer in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on January 23, reports The Times of India. Local villagers spotted the dead body of Bidyut Bisoi (33) near a temple in the outskirts of Narayanpatna. Sources said that a group of Maoists waylaid Bisoi, returning from the temple, around 9 am and attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon in broad daylight. Bisoi instantly succumbed to the injuries. Though the Maoists have not left any letter near the spot as usual, the Police, going by past records, believe it is the handiwork of the Maoists.
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January - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an explosion in the forest area along the Jharkhand- Chhattisgarh border in Garhwa District on January 23, reports IBN Live. "There was an explosion in the forests. Nothing happened,"
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an explosion in the forest area along the Jharkhand- Chhattisgarh border in Garhwa District on January 23, reports IBN Live. "There was an explosion in the forests. Nothing happened," Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj said. The explosion took place somewhere in the forests at Chatia-Matgari, 20 Kilometres away from Bariganwa forest. Search operation by the Security Forces continued in the forests in the District, according to sources in Bhandaria Police Station of the District.
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January - 23 
The Delhi Police has been advised to keep an eye on the wholesale markets to break an international counterfeiter's network that spans "from Karachi to Chandni Chowk", reports Hindustan Times. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) said Iqbal Kana,
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The Delhi Police has been advised to keep an eye on the wholesale markets to break an international counterfeiter's network that spans "from Karachi to Chandni Chowk", reports Hindustan Times. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) said Iqbal Kana, who is suspected to push at least FICNs worth INR 16 Billion into India every year, has a tremendous presence in the markets of Jama Masjid and Sadar Bazaar.
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January - 23 
The Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) seized during a raid on a gambling den led to unearthing of a FICN racket in the Krishna District on January 23, The Hindu. The Police, who recovered some FICNs from gamblers in Arigela village during Sankranti (
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The Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) seized during a raid on a gambling den led to unearthing of a FICN racket in the Krishna District on January 23, The Hindu. The Police, who recovered some FICNs from gamblers in Arigela village during Sankranti (a festival) on January 16 arrested three persons -- G. Babu Rao alias Nani a photographer, P. Kalyan an employee in a colour lab and an agriculturist V. Gnaneswar – allegedly involved in printing of FICNs, said Krishna district Superintendent of Police P.V.S. Ramakrishna.
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January - 23 
the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) and KCP-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) will boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26. In separate releases, the outfits decried the Indian colonial rule and called for people’s support
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the Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Council (KCP-MC) and KCP-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) will boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26. In separate releases, the outfits decried the Indian colonial rule and called for people’s support to stand against the imperialists and boycott the upcoming Republic Day.
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January - 23 
The life sentences awarded to six Harkat-ul Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadres, including three Pakistani, by a trial court for plotting to abduct cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly in 2002, were reduced to eight years each by the Delhi High C
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The life sentences awarded to six Harkat-ul Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadres, including three Pakistani, by a trial court for plotting to abduct cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly in 2002, were reduced to eight years each by the Delhi High Court on January 23, reports Times of India. While upholding the trial court's 2010 judgement, a bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and S P Garg, however, modified the order on their sentence and reduced the life term awarded to them to eight years on the ground of parity. The high court reduced the sentence, acceding to the pleas of the HuJI militants that three other key accused, who had earlier confessed to their crime, were awarded 8 years' jail term in 2007 under the Prevention of Terrorist Activities (POTA) Act. The court's verdict came on appeals by three Pakistani convicts Tariq Mehmood, Arshad Khan and Ishaq Ahmed and their three Indian accomplices, Ghulam Mohammed Dar, Ghulam Qadir Bhat and Mufti Mohammed Israr, who had been convicted under the provisions of the POTA, the IPC and the Arms Act.
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January - 23 
the Police recovered the body of a Maoist cadre hanging from a tree at Suliapada forest in Mayurbhanj District, reports IBN Live. The dead Maoist was identified as Bhagabat Marandi of Palo village in Suliapada Police Station and a close associate of
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the Police recovered the body of a Maoist cadre hanging from a tree at Suliapada forest in Mayurbhanj District, reports IBN Live. The dead Maoist was identified as Bhagabat Marandi of Palo village in Suliapada Police Station and a close associate of Maoist leader Kishore, the Police said. Bhagabat, a cadre of Kishore arms squad of West Bengal-Jharkhand-Odisha Border Regional Committee, was accused in several cases including an attack on former Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudam Marandi where three Security Force personnel were killed under Chandia Police Station area and murder of a tribal from Handibhanga area of Mayurbhanj District, the Police said. The Police found a bicycle under the tree where Marandi's body was hanging.
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January - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that the private firm manager, Ganeshyam Das was released on January 21 by his abductors at Manikganj in East Garo Hills bordering Goalpara District of Assam. Initially it was suspected that the Rabha Vipers Army (RVA) had
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The Shillong Times reports that the private firm manager, Ganeshyam Das was released on January 21 by his abductors at Manikganj in East Garo Hills bordering Goalpara District of Assam. Initially it was suspected that the Rabha Vipers Army (RVA) had abducted Das. Later, police began to suspect the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). East Garo Hills Police suspect that the ULFA leader Dristi Rajkhowa was directly involved in the abduction of the manager since he was given charge of operating all along the Assam-Garo Hills border.
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January - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that unidentified militants lobbed a crude bomb at the house of a businessperson, Sabir Laskar in Kalibari Colony under Haflong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on January 23. The blast damaged parts of the house shatt
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The Shillong Times reports that unidentified militants lobbed a crude bomb at the house of a businessperson, Sabir Laskar in Kalibari Colony under Haflong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on January 23. The blast damaged parts of the house shattering its glass windows and breaking down things inside. However, no one was injured in the blast.
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January - 23 
three workers of Agriculture Minister and Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate Ph Parijat were attacked with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on January 23, reports The Sangai Express. The three IEDs were recovered from the residences of one K
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three workers of Agriculture Minister and Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate Ph Parijat were attacked with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on January 23, reports The Sangai Express. The three IEDs were recovered from the residences of one Khumbongmayum Japan of Nongada Makha Leikai, Huirem Bimol of Nongpok Kakching and Moirangthem Menjor of Nongren all in Imphal East District. Manipur Police recovered the bombs and exploded them safely in an open field.
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January - 23 
Yasin Bhatkal, the mastermind of the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, might have succeeded in evading the Police, but he remains in India, officials of the Maharashtra ATS said on January 23, according to Hindustan times. Yasin, who is now the operational chief o
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Yasin Bhatkal, the mastermind of the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, might have succeeded in evading the Police, but he remains in India, officials of the Maharashtra ATS said on January 23, according to Hindustan times. Yasin, who is now the operational chief of IM for India, recruits and trains operatives for the terror outfit, ATS sources said.
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January - 23 
Zee News reports that a dreaded Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Samjhawan Chero, carrying a cash reward of INR 112,000 on his head, has been arrested on January 23 in Harriya under Robertsganj Police Station area in Sonebhadra Dis
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Zee News reports that a dreaded Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Samjhawan Chero, carrying a cash reward of INR 112,000 on his head, has been arrested on January 23 in Harriya under Robertsganj Police Station area in Sonebhadra District following an encounter in which three Policemen were also injured. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested Samjhawan Chero after a two-hour-long encounter. Some other Maoists, Munna Vishkarma, Lalbrat Kol, Ajit Kol and Mangal Chero among others, managed to escape under the cover of darkness. One hand-grenade, one Government rifle, one DBBL gun, a country-made revolver, 146 empty cartridges and 50 live cartridges were recovered from the arrested Maoist.
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January - 24 
the Kakching Shumak Leikai residence (Thoubal District) of Kakching municipal council councillor Kshetrimayum Chaoba was attacked by some unidentified persons with hand grenades. The grenade exploded though there was no human casualty.
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the Kakching Shumak Leikai residence (Thoubal District) of Kakching municipal council councillor Kshetrimayum Chaoba was attacked by some unidentified persons with hand grenades. The grenade exploded though there was no human casualty.
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January - 24 
A hand grenade was also recovered from the Khoyathong Pukhri Achouba Maning residence of one Naorem Nepal in Imphal West District on January 24.
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A hand grenade was also recovered from the Khoyathong Pukhri Achouba Maning residence of one Naorem Nepal in Imphal West District on January 24.
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January - 24 
a top militant belonging to Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) identified as,’ Section Commander of Karigaon area, Homen Basumatary alias B Hayensha, (25), surrendered before the SFs in Kokrajhar District, repor
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a top militant belonging to Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) identified as,’ Section Commander of Karigaon area, Homen Basumatary alias B Hayensha, (25), surrendered before the SFs in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. Basumatary submitted one Chinese made pistol with six round live ammunitions during the time of surrender.
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January - 24 
Birsa Commando Force (BCF) and Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA) will not surrender arms during the January 24 (today) ceremony at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, reports The Telegraph. With BCF and ACMA abstaining the total number of outf
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Birsa Commando Force (BCF) and Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA) will not surrender arms during the January 24 (today) ceremony at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, reports The Telegraph. With BCF and ACMA abstaining the total number of outfit surrendering during the ceremony has come down to seven from nine earlier.
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January - 24 
In another operation arrested a United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadre identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Vumcha alias Eric of Thenjang, from Kangpokpi while he was carrying out unlawful activities related to elections.
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In another operation arrested a United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadre identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Vumcha alias Eric of Thenjang, from Kangpokpi while he was carrying out unlawful activities related to elections.
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January - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that three supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam were shot at by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Noney under Nungba Constituency of Tamenglon
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Kanglaonline reports that three supporters of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam were shot at by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Noney under Nungba Constituency of Tamenglong District on January 24. The injured persons have been identified as Gongloon, Lungkhurei and Gongchumei.
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January - 24 
later during the day, one Sudhir, who claimed to be the Maoist spokesperson, informed over telephone in Latehar that the Maoists had released zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta and two other abd
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later during the day, one Sudhir, who claimed to be the Maoist spokesperson, informed over telephone in Latehar that the Maoists had released zilla parishad (District level local self-Government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta and two other abducted persons in the morning of January 24. He said they would reach Garhwa by the evening. Mehta, her driver Mehboob Ansari and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation leader Akhtar Ansari reached the office of the SP. “We pleaded with the Maoists to free my security guard Constable Suresh Ram [too]. But they said they would release him after two days,” Mehta claimed before the media in Garwah on her return from the four-day long “Maoist captivity”. However, in his telephone call to the media in Latehar, Sudhir said the security guard would be freed only after the shifting of three base camps set up at Sarju, Orya and Kone in Latehar District. He also demanded the end of Police operations against his fellow cadres.
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January - 24 
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria said that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) first recruited youths from Cheetah Camp in Trombay (Maharashtra), then Kondwa in Pune (Maharashtra), then Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and now Darbhanga in B
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Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria said that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) first recruited youths from Cheetah Camp in Trombay (Maharashtra), then Kondwa in Pune (Maharashtra), then Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh and now Darbhanga in Bihar, according to Times of India. He said IM founding member Yasin Bhatkal had indoctrinated and trained as many as three dozen youths in Darbhanga. "Bhatkal also made Bihar a base at which he could receive hawala money through Pakistan via Dubai. He also helped Pakistan's ISI circulate counterfeit notes in India by first landing them in Bihar," added Maria. "It's worrisome, because Bihar is a state where there is huge unemployment and youths are moving to metros to get any odd job they can find. Such youths can become easy prey for criminals, particularly the underworld and terror outfits," he added.
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January - 24 
Md Khaleque alias Bablu, reportedly a close aide of State secretary Akash of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of West Bengal and Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, was arrested from village Khokra near Harishchandrapur in Maldah
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Md Khaleque alias Bablu, reportedly a close aide of State secretary Akash of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of West Bengal and Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, was arrested from village Khokra near Harishchandrapur in Maldah District in the morning of January 24, reports The Times of India. Bablu was reportedly the prime suspect in the killing of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter Sridam Das (49), of Dubrajpur on April 22 of 2008 and Primary school teacher and CPI-M leader Nandalal Mistri (53), of Rajnagar village of Birbhum District on September 22, 2011.
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January - 24 
MPCC president Gaikhangam on January 24 accused the NSCN-IM of sponsoring the candidates of Naga People’s Front (NPF) and “terrorising” voters against supporting candidates belonging to other political parties, reports The Telegraph.
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MPCC president Gaikhangam on January 24 accused the NSCN-IM of sponsoring the candidates of Naga People’s Front (NPF) and “terrorising” voters against supporting candidates belonging to other political parties, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 24 
Newstrack India reports that a Police official was injured in an encounter with the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Maigara village in Gaya District on January 24. Dinesh Mahto, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Roshanganj Pol
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Newstrack India reports that a Police official was injured in an encounter with the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Maigara village in Gaya District on January 24. Dinesh Mahto, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Roshanganj Police Station, while heading an operation against the CPI-Maoist received a bullet injury in his thigh. Earlier, the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion, the Special Task Force (STF) and the local Police received a tip off about the movement of about 200 Maoists in the area and launched the operation.
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January - 24 
On January 24, five persons were injured and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Budgam District escaped unhurt, when an irate mob attacked a Police Station and set ablaze houses of three accused persons involved in
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On January 24, five persons were injured and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Budgam District escaped unhurt, when an irate mob attacked a Police Station and set ablaze houses of three accused persons involved in the murder of the PDP worker.
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January - 24 
SFs also arrested a cadre of United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) identified as ‘Corporal’ Moinam Adat from Bishnupur and recovered one Chinese-made grenade from him.
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SFs also arrested a cadre of United People`s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) identified as ‘Corporal’ Moinam Adat from Bishnupur and recovered one Chinese-made grenade from him.
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January - 24 
SFs apprehended a President faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) cadre identified as ‘Lieutenant’ Sonlet Haokip, from Kanglatongbi Bazar while he was extorting money. Four extortion slips were recovered from him.
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SFs apprehended a President faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) cadre identified as ‘Lieutenant’ Sonlet Haokip, from Kanglatongbi Bazar while he was extorting money. Four extortion slips were recovered from him.
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January - 24 
SFs arrested ‘Major’ Shoiba of NSCN-IM at Vakho in Senapati District, in a major blow to NSCN-IM as Shoiba head an extortion racket in the region. He was involved in the procurement and supply of arms and ammunition for the organization.
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SFs arrested ‘Major’ Shoiba of NSCN-IM at Vakho in Senapati District, in a major blow to NSCN-IM as Shoiba head an extortion racket in the region. He was involved in the procurement and supply of arms and ammunition for the organization.
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January - 24 
SFs arrested two NDFB-RD militants from Maligaon under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. One .9mm pistol, ammunition, mobile phone, SIM cards were recovered from them.
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SFs arrested two NDFB-RD militants from Maligaon under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports The Telegraph. One .9mm pistol, ammunition, mobile phone, SIM cards were recovered from them.
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January - 24 
SFs conducted search operation in Budhal and recovered one AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, four Pakistan made grenades, two I Com radio sets, one Kenwood radio set, one portable radio set, 11 detonators, two maps, one tarpoline, one bag and some acc
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SFs conducted search operation in Budhal and recovered one AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, four Pakistan made grenades, two I Com radio sets, one Kenwood radio set, one portable radio set, 11 detonators, two maps, one tarpoline, one bag and some accessories used in fabricating explosive material. In another search operation at Thanna Mandi, the SFs recovered two Chinese pistols with two magazines and 10 rounds, three shells, 14 PIKA rounds, 245 AK-47 rounds, two hand grenades, two AK-47 magazines, one solar light plate, two Nokia mobile handsets, one stove, one medicine packet and one mobile telephone charger.
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January - 24 
SFs have intensified their operations to take out the ULFA-ATF militants under Rajib Das who have reportedly taken shelter in the numerous chaporis (sandbars) in and around in Majuli island in Jorhat District and are serving extortion notes and plann
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SFs have intensified their operations to take out the ULFA-ATF militants under Rajib Das who have reportedly taken shelter in the numerous chaporis (sandbars) in and around in Majuli island in Jorhat District and are serving extortion notes and planning sabotage during the Republic Day (January 26). The reports further states that ULFA-ATF has teamed up with Liberation Democratic Council of Mising Land (LDCM) to regain its strength in the area. LDCM is a Mising tribal outfit formed two years ago and is active in Panigaon and Dhakuakhana areas of North Lakhimpur District.
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January - 24 
Some unidentified gunmen also attacked the residences of two congress workers at Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai. The incident occurred at the residences of Adakshya Laiphrakpam Khomdon and Moirangthem Ibomcha. The unidentified gunmen simultaneously fi
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Some unidentified gunmen also attacked the residences of two congress workers at Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai. The incident occurred at the residences of Adakshya Laiphrakpam Khomdon and Moirangthem Ibomcha. The unidentified gunmen simultaneously fired about 10 rounds at the said residences even though there is no report of human casualty.
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January - 24 
Some unidentified persons also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under Khudrakpam AC on January 24.
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Some unidentified persons also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under Khudrakpam AC on January 24.
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January - 24 
some unidentified persons attacked the Lamding Laikon residence of Mutum Inaocha (30), an active worker of congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Okram Landhon.
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some unidentified persons attacked the Lamding Laikon residence of Mutum Inaocha (30), an active worker of congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Okram Landhon.
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January - 24 
State Government has decided to set up camps for Adivasi militant group, All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants at Chungajan in Golaghat District. AANLA had surrendered its arms on January 24.
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State Government has decided to set up camps for Adivasi militant group, All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants at Chungajan in Golaghat District. AANLA had surrendered its arms on January 24.
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January - 24 
the Garhwa District committee of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) has called a bandh (general shutdown strike) on January 24 to protest the Police failure to trace zilla parishad (district level local self government institution
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the Garhwa District committee of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) has called a bandh (general shutdown strike) on January 24 to protest the Police failure to trace zilla parishad (district level local self government institution) chairperson Sushma Mehta, and three others, 48 hours after they were abducted from Lalmatia by Maoists, reports The Times of India. SFs are yet to know about the whereabouts of the four.
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January - 24 
The investigations into the bogus SIM cards racket led the Police to the accused in the July 13, 2011 Mumbai triple blast case (also known as 13/7), reports DNA. “Our sources told us about Indian Mujahideen (IM) members using SIM cards procured throu
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The investigations into the bogus SIM cards racket led the Police to the accused in the July 13, 2011 Mumbai triple blast case (also known as 13/7), reports DNA. “Our sources told us about Indian Mujahideen (IM) members using SIM cards procured through bogus documents. We came across Ganesh Tikole, a telecom service provider agent in Mumbai. He used to give customers’ documents to Naqi, who would fudge them to get prepaid SIM cards of other telecom companies,” said an unnamed officer. He added that investigations revealed that IM members from Pune (Mahrashtra), Bihar and Mumbai (Maharashtra) were connected through such SIM cards. “On December 2, last year [2011], an ATS team left for Darbhanga in Bihar and was on Naqi Ahmed’s trail for his role in the SIM card racket,” said the officer.
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January - 24 
the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) recovered 400 documents provided by Tikole through which prepaid SIM cards were bought by the IM module members. “Tikole has supplied around 700 documents to the module members in the past three years as per
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the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) recovered 400 documents provided by Tikole through which prepaid SIM cards were bought by the IM module members. “Tikole has supplied around 700 documents to the module members in the past three years as per our investigations. A case was registered by the ATS on December 28, in which Imran, who is none other than Yasin Bhatkal, was shown as a wanted accused,” the officer said. “In 2010, the Mumbai police did a survey of 26, 450 SIM cards which were randomly selected. It was found that 8,909 of them, which means more than 33 per cent, were bogus,” ATS chief and Additional Director General (Maharashtra) Rakesh Maria said, adds The Hindu. According to DNA, eight persons have been arrested by the ATS in the 13/7 case so far. The arrestees include Abdul Wahab, Mumtaz Jalauddin Khan and Qamar-e-Alam, who were arrested from Mohali (Punjab), Bihar natives Nasim Waris Khan and Adil Rashid Khan, who were arrested from Pune, Naqi Ahmed Shaikh, Nadeem Shaikh and Ganesh Tikole, who were arrested from Mumbai. Times of India adds that three persons, including IM founding member Yasin Bhatkal and two suspected Pakistanis, Tabrez and Waqqas, who are wanted in the case, are absconding. The Hindu adds that ATS chief and Additional Director General (Maharashtra) Rakesh Maria said, “By August 22, we knew that there was an IM hand in the blasts,” adding the arrest of Haroon Rashid Naik (33) in August 2011 in a fake currency case gave the ATS leads about the economic trail of the blasts. The ATS suspects that Haroon is involved in the planning of the 13/7 conspiracy.
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January - 24 
The Nagaland Post reports that State Government on January 24 cautioned the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India and expressed apprehension that the setting up of a designated camp of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) milita
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The Nagaland Post reports that State Government on January 24 cautioned the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India and expressed apprehension that the setting up of a designated camp of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants along the Assam-Nagaland might affect peace in the disputed border areas. Earlier, on January 22 the newspaper has reported that All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) has already started a training camp in the foothill between Chandalashung ‘B’ and New Chandalashung in Ralan area under Wokha District along the interstate border. The report further states that the training started during the month of October 2011 and it was estimated that the number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trainees in the camp was around 300.
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January - 24 
The Police arrested Girish Mahato alias Mangru Mahto alias Uttam alias Dhiren alias Dhirendra (45), a State organising committee member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), along with one of his close associate, identified as Shankar
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The Police arrested Girish Mahato alias Mangru Mahto alias Uttam alias Dhiren alias Dhirendra (45), a State organising committee member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), along with one of his close associate, identified as Shankar Munda, from Kharmunda village near canal road area under Attabira Police Station in Bargarh District in the morning of January 24, reports The Hindu. Girish, a resident of Giridih in Jharkhand, was involved in more than two dozens of cases of Maoist violence, the Bargarh Police said Girish was wanted by both Odisha and Jharkhand Police after his successful jail break attempt in 2011. The Jharkhand Police had announced a cash reward of INR 400, 000 on his head. “The District Police got a reliable input regarding movement of Girish Mahato along with his associates in Canal Road area under Attabira Police Station. A special District Police team raided the place and could be able to arrest the Maoist and his associate Shankar,” said Kabita Jalan, Superintendent of Police, addressing a press conference at Bargarh. Jalan said the Police recovered a small fire arm with 12 live cartridges, compass, maps of Odisha and Bargarh, hand sketches of the District armoury of Bargarh and Bargarh Police Station, cash worth INR 2, 290 and literature and leaflets containing anti-government writing from their possession. Girish was earlier arrested on November 14, 2007 at Bariatu under Ranchi Police Station of Jharkhand. However, he escaped from Chaibasa Divisional Jail on January 18, 2011 along with comrades Motilal Soren alias Sandeep and Raghunath Hembrom alias Nirbhay, and went underground in Saranda forest for a few months. Subsequently, he took over Maoist organisations in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Deogarh, and Sundargarh District. The Police said Girish along with Sabyasachi Panda, Brijlal Anchley alias Azad, Satrughan Biswal alias Mangu and Sekhar had strengthened the Maoist organisations in the State during the past two decades. The Maoist leader had 22 criminal cases against him alone in Sambalpur District.
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January - 24 
The Police arrested two persons, including a village sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution), for their alleged involvement in the landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 21 t
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The Police arrested two persons, including a village sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution), for their alleged involvement in the landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 21 that claimed 13 lives, in Garhwa District on January 24, reports The Hindu. “Bargarh village sarpanch Ramdas Minz and his aide Fida Hussain were arrested after we got evidence against them. They are charged under various Sections, like murder and criminal conspiracy,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S. Raj said. The arrests were made after interrogation of at least six people, including the arrested persons.
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January - 24 
The Sangai express reports that a bomb suspected to be lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at Kongba Uchekon residence of one Moirangthem Bidhu in Imphal East District on January 24. There is no report of casualty from the blast.
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The Sangai express reports that a bomb suspected to be lobbed by some unidentified persons exploded at Kongba Uchekon residence of one Moirangthem Bidhu in Imphal East District on January 24. There is no report of casualty from the blast.
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January - 24 
The Sangai Express reports that Personnel of 7th Manipur Rifles deployed for checking and frisking duty at Sawombung Khunou area in Imphal East District arrested a youth with one hand-grenade.
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The Sangai Express reports that Personnel of 7th Manipur Rifles deployed for checking and frisking duty at Sawombung Khunou area in Imphal East District arrested a youth with one hand-grenade.
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January - 24 
the Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive material during two different search operations conducted in Budhal and Thanna Mandi areas of Rajouri District. The seizure belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and H
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the Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosive material during two different search operations conducted in Budhal and Thanna Mandi areas of Rajouri District. The seizure belonged to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits.
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January - 24 
The Sentinel reports that security measures were beefed up due to the incoming Republic Day (January 26). Deputy Inspector General of Police-Police Control (DIG -Police Control) Nepal Das on January 24 said that although the administration has not re
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The Sentinel reports that security measures were beefed up due to the incoming Republic Day (January 26). Deputy Inspector General of Police-Police Control (DIG -Police Control) Nepal Das on January 24 said that although the administration has not received any call for boycott of the Republic Day function from any insurgent outfit so far, all security measures were taken to prevent any untoward incident, He further said that Jawans of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) were deployed in all strategic locations and patrolling was intensified in hilly and insurgent affected areas. Border Security Force (BSF) was alerted to keep stringent vigil along the international border, especially in 100-km unfenced area. Besides the Quick Response Team, the dog squad was also pressed into service for identifying bombs and other explosives.
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January - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants entered the Meghalaya Energy Corporation limited (MeECL) complex at Rongkhon in West Garo Hills and abducted three engineers on January 24. They later released o
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants entered the Meghalaya Energy Corporation limited (MeECL) complex at Rongkhon in West Garo Hills and abducted three engineers on January 24. They later released one of them identified as Marshal Swer. The two engineers who remain in custody of the militant group have been identified as Apus Pothmi and Boney Majaw.
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January - 24 
The Telegraph reports that a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants assaulted a villager and fired several rounds in the air in Mendipathar in East Garo Hills on January 24 after a failed attempt to kill three Achik National Voluntee
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The Telegraph reports that a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants assaulted a villager and fired several rounds in the air in Mendipathar in East Garo Hills on January 24 after a failed attempt to kill three Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres and their families. Police said a group of 15 armed GNLA militants came in search of the ANVC cadres — Dion G. Momin, Jangsan Momin and Milseng Momin, at their residences at Soksan village under Mendipathar Police station. After finding that the cadres and the families had already been moved out, the GNLA cadres fired several rounds in the air and also assaulted a villager, Sengrik Sangma, alleging that he was a Police informer. The militants left after warning the villagers. The motive behind the incident is yet to be known, but according to the police, the terror tactic may be because of suspicion that the ANVC cadres were helping the police to track down the GNLA militants. Another reason could be to establish supremacy in Garo hills.
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January - 24 
The Telegraph reports that a total 676 militants belonging to seven militant formations surrendered along with 202 small and big arms at a function held at the indoor stadium inside the Sarusajai Sports Complex, in the presence of Union Home Minister
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The Telegraph reports that a total 676 militants belonging to seven militant formations surrendered along with 202 small and big arms at a function held at the indoor stadium inside the Sarusajai Sports Complex, in the presence of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on January 24. The militant outfits that surrendered were Adivasi People’s Army (APA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), Santhal Tiger Force (STF), United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) and Hmar Peoples’ Convention (HPC). Meanwhile, the Birsa Commando Force (BCF) and the Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA) only submitted their charter of demands to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram. P.Chidambaram on the occasion said, “Not often do we see so many groups return to the path of peace, development and brotherhood and join the process of reconciliation. This development means that the other groups will follow suit. I want to assure you all that both the governments of Assam and India will treat you with honour and dignity. I ask you to join us in building a new India, a new Assam. You will feel proud when you look back to this day.” Further, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi appealed to other militant and said, “I am once again appealing to Paresh Barua and others to come forward for talks. The Centre, the Prime Minister, the home minister and the UPA chairperson are keen to solve the problems of Assam.” According to, Farewell to Arms, Welcome to the mainstream, a booklet distributed during the ceremony, the APA has around 70 cadres, AANLA 90, STF 134, BCF 557, ACMA 453, KLA 83, HPC (D) 50, UKDA 120 and KRA 138. ACMA and BCF had signed suspension of operations (SoOs) in 2001 and 2004 respectively. However, 1855 militants surrendered during the ceremony, reports The Hindu.
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January - 24 
three militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) at Philobari in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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three militants belonging to the Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) at Philobari in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 24 
Times of India reports that the Union Home Ministry is worried about the involvement of NSCN-IM in the Manipur elections, particularly in the 11 Naga-dominated constituencies of the hill districts. It has asked security forces to use maximum force ag
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Times of India reports that the Union Home Ministry is worried about the involvement of NSCN-IM in the Manipur elections, particularly in the 11 Naga-dominated constituencies of the hill districts. It has asked security forces to use maximum force against all outfits found involved in poll-related violence in the state.
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January - 24 
Unidentified militants shot dead a businessman, Aijaz Ahmad Shah (40) inside his house at village Shubdani-Newa in Pulwama District at around 11.30 AM on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a businessman, Aijaz Ahmad Shah (40) inside his house at village Shubdani-Newa in Pulwama District at around 11.30 AM on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior.
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January - 24 
Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on January 24 that Bihar man held by the Maharashtra Police on the charge of playing a key role in organising the 13/7 atatck was a Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau informant. Naquee Ahmed Sheikh was “an infor
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Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said on January 24 that Bihar man held by the Maharashtra Police on the charge of playing a key role in organising the 13/7 atatck was a Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau informant. Naquee Ahmed Sheikh was “an informer in a particular operation in which he was supposed to lead these people [the police and Intelligence Bureau] to a location. He led them to a location where some people were going to come,” Singh said. “However, that does not preclude the fact that he could have been or was involved in the blasts. Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad came to that conclusion after its investigation and its chief briefed me on Saturday,” he added. As reported earlier, the Maharashtra ATS has said it has held three men involved in planning and executing the 13/7 attack — one of them a witness, who had cooperated with the Delhi Police and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in the search for two Pakistani nationals who allegedly planted the explosive devices.
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January - 24 
Union Home Secretary RK Singh has told Myanmar that Indian insurgent groups based in the neighbouring country were planning to create disturbances in the coming elections in Manipur, a Government communiqué stated. The Election Commission has already
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Union Home Secretary RK Singh has told Myanmar that Indian insurgent groups based in the neighbouring country were planning to create disturbances in the coming elections in Manipur, a Government communiqué stated. The Election Commission has already urged the Centre to step up deployment of Assam Rifles and BSF in the poll-bound state.
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January - 25 
Another Chinese made hand grenade was found on January 25 at the residence of Pheiroijam Hemanta, an INC worker from Samurou Lai Mandop. A bomb was also lobbed at the residence of one Chirom Chaoba of Thoubal Leishangthem Khong Manung. The bomb explo
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Another Chinese made hand grenade was found on January 25 at the residence of Pheiroijam Hemanta, an INC worker from Samurou Lai Mandop. A bomb was also lobbed at the residence of one Chirom Chaoba of Thoubal Leishangthem Khong Manung. The bomb exploded but no one was injured in the attack.
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January - 25 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 25 reiterated Odisha's demand for inclusion of Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts in the centrally sponsored Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports The Times of India. In a letter t
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 25 reiterated Odisha's demand for inclusion of Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts in the centrally sponsored Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports The Times of India. In a letter to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Naveen pointed out that there has been a significant rise in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in parts of Chhattisgarh bordering Odisha as well as Nuapada, Bolangir and Bargarh Districts. "Maoists are building up a base in Sunabeda reserve forest of Nuapada and its adjoining areas. They are also trying to spread their network along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border by creating and consolidating bases in Nuapada, Bargarh, Bolangir and Kalahandi Districts of western Odisha," he said. Naveen said there was an urgent need to include the four Districts under the purview of the SRE scheme to strengthen security infrastructure so as to effectively curtail and contain the spread of the LWE.
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January - 25 
New Delhi airport immigration officials have arrested a terror suspect linked to the July 25, 2008 Bangalore (Karnataka) blasts as he was trying to fly out of the country, reports DNA. The suspect, Sameer, a native of Kannur in Kerala, was arrested o
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New Delhi airport immigration officials have arrested a terror suspect linked to the July 25, 2008 Bangalore (Karnataka) blasts as he was trying to fly out of the country, reports DNA. The suspect, Sameer, a native of Kannur in Kerala, was arrested on January 25 with the help of Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against the suspect by the Bangalore Police. Sameer, a founding member of Jamat-i-yyathul Ansarul Muslimeen (JIAM), which was formed after the Police cracked down on Indian Mujahideen, was allegedly involved in a conspiracy and he received funds for the blast from Muscat in Oman. Sameer, along with his associates, was involved in several blasts in south India and had actively participated in the Bangalore serial blasts. A Police source said Sameer is the 24th accused arrested in the Bangalore serial blasts, including People’s Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani. According to a Police source, eight more persons, including four Pakistani nationals, are yet to be arrested in this case.
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January - 25 
Newstrack India reports that during his three day visit to Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of West Bengal, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, said that it is important to combat Maoists in a different way than w
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Newstrack India reports that during his three day visit to Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of West Bengal, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, said that it is important to combat Maoists in a different way than what has been done so far. "It is not just a matter of arms and guns. It is a psychological war, and here both political procedures and development have significance. If we don't take the political procedures forward, till there is political mobilisation of political parties in these districts, and till we don't bring in heavy changes in rural development, we can never hope to win this war against the Maoists," Ramesh told media in Bankura District on January 25. "Most tribal majority areas like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar are facing turbulence today. The Maoist groups are taking advantage of this factor. So we should give primary importance to the welfare of the tribals in our strategy for development," said Ramesh. Ramesh also said that the District of Bankura has 22 administrative blocks (administrative division), out of which four are being affected by Maoists.
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January - 25 
on the eve of Republic Day celebration on January 25, two powerful bombs, suspected to be IEDs, exploded at Kakwa Bazar near Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. The first bomb went off at around 7pm just 100 meters
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on the eve of Republic Day celebration on January 25, two powerful bombs, suspected to be IEDs, exploded at Kakwa Bazar near Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. The first bomb went off at around 7pm just 100 meters away from the Police Station, injuring a vegetable vendor, indentified as one Laishram Ongbi Shanti Devi. The second blast took place after 10 minutes of the first explosion near Kakwa Community Hall. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has claimed responsibility for the twin bomb blasts at Kakwa Bazar as a part of its general shut down to thwart Republic Day celebration.
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January - 25 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed their former cadre at Jangi-giri in Giridih District on January 25, reports IBN Live. The cadre, identified as Khublal Mandal, recently released from jail after completion of his tw
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed their former cadre at Jangi-giri in Giridih District on January 25, reports IBN Live. The cadre, identified as Khublal Mandal, recently released from jail after completion of his two-year jail term, was taken away to Jaridih and shot dead by the Maoists. His dead body was recovered in the morning of January 26, the Police said.
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January - 25 
The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 25 made its ninth arrest in a fraudulent SIM card case, according to Indian Express. The accused was identified as Shivkumar Hanumanta (23) from Dadar. Three of the accused in the SIM card case ha
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The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 25 made its ninth arrest in a fraudulent SIM card case, according to Indian Express. The accused was identified as Shivkumar Hanumanta (23) from Dadar. Three of the accused in the SIM card case have been booked for their alleged involvement in the July 13, 2011 Mumbai serial blasts case (also known as 13/7). Naqi Ahmed and Nadeem Akhtar were arrested by the ATS and Imran alias Yasin Bhatkal has been named as a wanted. The ATS claimed the Indian Mujahideen (IM) is believed to have used these fraudulently procured SIM cards for mobile connectivity. “We have recovered 2,200 documents, which include photographs and identity proofs,” said Additional Director General of Police (ATS) Rakesh Maria. On the fresh arrest, he said, “He (Hanumanta) would promise people from poor and middle class background talk time of Rs 40 at a discounted price of Rs 30.” Hanumanta is an agent, like Ganesh Tikole (arrested earlier), who collected profiles. DNA reports that prior to executing the 13/7 blasts in Mumbai, IM operatives Yasin Bhatkal and Riyaz Bhatkal bargained extensively on the amount to be spent to execute the terror attack. Though Yasin demanded INR 1.7 million to bomb three places in Mumbai, he was paid only INR 1.2 million by IM leaders, investigations have revealed. “Naqi paid Rs 1 lakh as deposit for a rented room in Byculla’s Habib Mansion. The remaining 50,000 is believed to have been used by the two planters on food and travelling,” the officer said. The Police are yet to ascertain what happened to the remaining Rs 10.50 lakh. IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal also took 10 percent from the ‘salaries’ of his module members in the name of jihad and used it for his own benefit, the officer said. “Bhatkal had stashed Rs26 lakh in his bank accounts and Rs11.40 lakh in cash were found in his Mangalore home when it was raided by the police in September 2008. He is believed to have used that money for investing in real estate in Mangalore,” he added. Further, Maharashtra ATS revealed that the hawala money to fund the attacks was routed through UAE, reports One India. An unnamed ATS official said, "The hawala money utilised to engineer the triple blasts was routed through UAE. We have all the details as to how the money was channelized via UAE and who sponsored it."
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January - 25 
the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Md Khusid Ahamad (37) of Lilong who was arrested by troops of 31 Assam Rifles from Khudengthabi on January 25, 2012. A press release issu
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the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Md Khusid Ahamad (37) of Lilong who was arrested by troops of 31 Assam Rifles from Khudengthabi on January 25, 2012. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity officer Sanju contended that Md Khusid Ahamad was not related with the outfit nor its armed wing Red Army. Moreover, the 16 bombs reportedly seized from Md Khusid had nothing to do with the outfit, it added.
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January - 25 
the Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a bunker and recovered a cache explosives and other materials from a CPI-Maoist hide-out after an encounter in Sugarmanwa forest in Rohtas District on January 25, reports IBN Live. Acting on information, SFs laun
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the Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a bunker and recovered a cache explosives and other materials from a CPI-Maoist hide-out after an encounter in Sugarmanwa forest in Rohtas District on January 25, reports IBN Live. Acting on information, SFs launched a combing operation against a group of armed Maoists hiding in Sugarmanwa forest where a brief encounter took place, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said. After forcing the Maoists to retreat, the SFs neutralised a bunker and recovered a cache of cane bombs, detonators, Maoists literature and Police dresses from the forest. The combing operation against the Maoists was still going on, SP Manu Maharaj added.
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January - 25 
The Union Government will allot nearly INR 900 million for rural development across the three Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore in West Bengal, the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam
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The Union Government will allot nearly INR 900 million for rural development across the three Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore in West Bengal, the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh, said in Kolkata on January 25, reports The Hindu Business line. According to the Minister, a sum of nearly INR 300 million will be allotted in each of the Districts for development purposes. The amount, he said, should ideally be spent exclusively in projects in affected blocks of the District. “The time is right for political activities and rural development in these areas of West Bengal,” he told reporters after his three-day visit to the LWE-affected Districts of Bankura and Purulia. According to the Minister, there should be a “three-P” approach in these areas which would include political activities, taking local tribal people into confidence and finally the use of Police and Paramilitary to maintain law and order. "The problem is not as serious in West Bengal as in Jharkhand, Odisha of Chhattisgarh. There is no liberated zone of the Maoists in West Bengal," Ramesh told at the press conference, adds IBN Live. Stating that 18 Districts in Odisha, 17 in Jharkhand and 10 in Chhattisgarh were very badly affected, he added, "West Bengal is not in that category. So the LWE problem here is not so disturbing. But since Purulia is in a trijunction, it is vulnerable. So we cannot relax." Warning against political exclusionism, he said all parties in the Maoist areas must be given space so that such activities take place on a day-to-day basis. "We cannot substitute one form of tyranny with another form of tyranny." Pointing out that the country's development was not tribal friendly, he said, "our forest administration is anti- tribal and our mining policy and our land acquisition policy is anti-tribal. It is no wonder that all tribal areas of India today are in a state of discontent."
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January - 25 
Two persons were arrested along with nine Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination in Indore in the night of January 25, reports DNA. The arrestees include, Sheikh Amzad and Mohd Milon, employees of a construction contractor and res
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Two persons were arrested along with nine Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of INR 500 denomination in Indore in the night of January 25, reports DNA. The arrestees include, Sheikh Amzad and Mohd Milon, employees of a construction contractor and residents of Nadia District of West Bengal. The National Investigating Agency (NIA) probing FICN printed in Pakistan suspects that the two youths might be conduits of the international racket involved in it. “We suspect that the duo arrested in Indore might have international links. Both Malda and Nadia have borders with Bangladesh from where the FICN is smuggled,” a senior NIA officer said. The suspicion grew after NIA had arrested kingpins of the smuggling operation, Morgen Hussain and Rakib Sheikh, both residents of Malda District of West Bengal, on January 6. They had been coordinating circulation of FICN in India through a network of bank accounts and ATMs for transferring back the genuine currency to the suppliers based in Malda. Subsequently, 13 persons have been arrested by NIA in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
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January - 25 
unidentified assailants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Asem Bishworjit of Ishok Maning Leikai of Nambol Assembly Constituency (AC) on January 25. Following the blast, several rounds of shots were also fired at Ishok Mamang Leikai roa
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unidentified assailants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of one Asem Bishworjit of Ishok Maning Leikai of Nambol Assembly Constituency (AC) on January 25. Following the blast, several rounds of shots were also fired at Ishok Mamang Leikai road by unidentified assailants.
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January - 25 
Zee News reports that a woman cadre of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly involved in several criminal activities, surrendered on January 25 before the Police in Gajapati District. "The Maoist cadre Tabita Mallick of Gangamunda v
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Zee News reports that a woman cadre of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly involved in several criminal activities, surrendered on January 25 before the Police in Gajapati District. "The Maoist cadre Tabita Mallick of Gangamunda village in Adaba Police Station area of the District was active in Maoist activities since 2009," Superintendent of Police (SP) Sarthak Sarangi said. Tabita, who was inducted into Maoist outfit under the supervision of Azad, was subsequently shifted to Ghumsar division and working under Nikhil before surrender. She was involved in killing of a Panchayat Samiti (block level local self government institution) member of Srirampur in Kotagad block (administrative division) of Kandhamal during an exchange of fire with the Police in Gopinathpur and Kharimera, SP Sarangi said. Tabita, who was produced before media persons, said that she was neglected, exploited and was not given money for day to day requirement. She said she was not allowed to marry on her choice.
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January - 26 
A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the troops along Indo-Pakistan international border in Pargwal island of Akhnoor Sector of Jammu on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. "The troops of 86th battalion BSF [Border Security Force] this morning obse
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A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the troops along Indo-Pakistan international border in Pargwal island of Akhnoor Sector of Jammu on January 26, reports Daily Excelsior. "The troops of 86th battalion BSF [Border Security Force] this morning observed some suspicious movement near the forward post of Chak Mallar in Pargwal Sector. The troops asked him to stop when he sneaked into the Indian Territory. The intruder did not respond to the warnings and tried to escape following which the BSF men opened fire,’’ an official said. The intruder was later shot dead. No incriminating material or any other object was recovered from him, he added.
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January - 26 
a powerful bomb explosion took place on January 26 in Imphal amid tight security during the Republic Day celebration. No casualty was reported in the improvised explosive device (IED) blast which took place at Thumbuthong. Police suspect the IED was
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a powerful bomb explosion took place on January 26 in Imphal amid tight security during the Republic Day celebration. No casualty was reported in the improvised explosive device (IED) blast which took place at Thumbuthong. Police suspect the IED was planted by the cadres of CorCom.
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January - 26 
a powerful explosion occurred at Moirangkhom, when the Republic Day (January 26) celebration was underway. No causalities were reported. CorCom has claimed responsibility for the incidence.
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a powerful explosion occurred at Moirangkhom, when the Republic Day (January 26) celebration was underway. No causalities were reported. CorCom has claimed responsibility for the incidence.
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January - 26 
Briefing to over 70,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Director General K Vijay Kumar asked them to turn junglee (inhabitants of forests) and hit the Communist Party of India-M
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Briefing to over 70,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, Director General K Vijay Kumar asked them to turn junglee (inhabitants of forests) and hit the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) "hard" before eliminating them, reports The Times of India. "Your adversary is far too inferior than you- in training, in equipment, in physical strength, in tactics, in weaponry, in number, in food he takes. He cannot give you a face to fight. He believes in hiding, hitting and running. This is his strength. Let us also modify our tactics- be like hunters, hide in his area and hit him hard. Learn to be a junglee," Kumar said in his recent official communication to his troops to boost their morale. "The harder we push, the more of them (Naxals) will get neutralised. The more of them get neutralised, the fewer of us will have causalities. So remember pushing means fewer causalities...continue it in every skirmish he (Naxals) dares to have with you," the DG wrote to them in a signed letter.
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January - 26 
Calling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) anti-national, Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt urged people on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26 to help the authorities to crush them, reports Economic Times. "We have to stamp out ant
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Calling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) anti-national, Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt urged people on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26 to help the authorities to crush them, reports Economic Times. "We have to stamp out anti-national Maoists to protect our glorious democracy," he said in his Republic Day speech at the Police parade ground in Raipur after unfurling the national flag in front of 5,000 people. The State Government is giving priority to increase morale of the Security Forces (SFs) by increasing their strength, and recruiting local youths from tribal areas, he said, adds Daily Bhaskar. "On one hand the State is touching new highs in development, on the other the Maoists have made the life of forested residents worse," he said. Chief Minister Raman Singh hoisted the national flag at Jagdalpur, headquarters of the Bastar region.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he has continuously advocated revocation of the laws which have been imposed in the State with the Start of militancy and would continue to do so, reports Daily Excelsior. "Since there has been gradual improveme
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he has continuously advocated revocation of the laws which have been imposed in the State with the Start of militancy and would continue to do so, reports Daily Excelsior. "Since there has been gradual improvement in the situation with the passage of time and the process of improvement is going on as such my endeavour would continue to work for revocation of these laws", he assured the people. He said that his Government is working on softening the provisions of Public Safety Act and a Bill to this regard will be tabled in the Legislature.
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January - 26 
for the first time, the Pakistani Rangers accepted body of the intruder, official sources said. "Usually, the Rangers didn't accept the bodies of infiltrators killed during the firing for the fear that they would be exposed for pushing intruders/mili
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for the first time, the Pakistani Rangers accepted body of the intruder, official sources said. "Usually, the Rangers didn't accept the bodies of infiltrators killed during the firing for the fear that they would be exposed for pushing intruders/militants into this side. This time, however, the Rangers accepted the body of intruder and took it away'', sources said. They added that the intruder could be a spy of Pakistan Army or Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "It has been observed a number of times that Pakistan tried to push a spy ahead of the group of infiltrators to observe movement of security personnel and find out the points where there was no presence of security forces and some other points from where the militants could be pushed-in'', sources said. Investigations by the Jammu and Kashmir Police have found that “officials of an intelligence agency” had provided a Chinese pistol to a surrendered militant, who later used it to kill a special police officer (SPO). Though the Police refused to disclose the name of the agency, the revelation followed the arrest of a surrendered militant in connection with the disappearance of SPO Mohammad Hanief who was found murdered in Kishtwar District on December 10, 2011. Hanief was working with the Special Operation Group in Doda. Kishtwar Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Abrar Chowdhary said the Police arrested former Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Nafees Khandey. His two accomplices in the crime — Shahnawaz alias Bilal Ahmed Khander and Mohammad Rafiq — have already fled and rejoined militant ranks, according to the police. Nafees was also planning to rejoin the militant outfit at the time of his arrest, Chowdhary said, adding the Police seized a number of incriminating documents from him.
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January - 26 
Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Republic Day (January 26) lauded the State Government and said, “The strategy in the form of sustained development efforts, counter-insurgency operations against active militant groups and peace overtures for people
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Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Republic Day (January 26) lauded the State Government and said, “The strategy in the form of sustained development efforts, counter-insurgency operations against active militant groups and peace overtures for people willing to come forward for negotiated settlement has paid rich dividends.” He further said that the Suspension of Operations (SoO), agreements with various extremist outfits such as the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Dima Halim Daogah - Nunisa faction (DHD-N), Dima Halim Daogah - Jewel faction (DHD-J), National Democratic Front of Bodoland - Pro-Talks faction (NDFB-PTF), Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Command Force (BCF) and United Liberation Front of Asom - Pro-Talks faction (ULFA-PTF), justify the initiative of the State Government. “Recent agreements with the UPDS had resulted in the peaceful (autonomous district) Council elections in Karbi Anglong District,” he said.
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January - 26 
In another clash, which lasted for about an hour, at least two Assam Rifles and three militants were killed at Taretlok, bordering Thoubal and Ukhrul District. The clash erupted when SFs patrol party came under attack by suspected militants of ‘CorCo
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In another clash, which lasted for about an hour, at least two Assam Rifles and three militants were killed at Taretlok, bordering Thoubal and Ukhrul District. The clash erupted when SFs patrol party came under attack by suspected militants of ‘CorCom’, a conglomerate of seven militant outfits. Injuries were also inflicted on both sides as per reports from the Police as well as locals. But exact number of casualties on both sides could not be confirmed by the Police. Police suspect involvement of cadres of the militant outfits included in the CorCom in both the incidents. However, none of the militant outfits has so far claim responsibility for the clashes.
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January - 26 
Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi urged CPI-Maoist to shut violence, reports The Times of India. Taking part in the 63rd Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi, the Governor hoisted the national flag and asked the CPI-Maoist to join the mainstream of t
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Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi urged CPI-Maoist to shut violence, reports The Times of India. Taking part in the 63rd Republic Day celebrations in Ranchi, the Governor hoisted the national flag and asked the CPI-Maoist to join the mainstream of the society. Chief Minister Arjun Munda hoisted the tricolour in the State's second capital Dumka.
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January - 26 
Kanglaonline reports that seven militants, who were engaged in activities with an aim to disrupt the assembly elections and intimidating voters in different places of Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituencies, were arrested in Churachandpur Distr
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Kanglaonline reports that seven militants, who were engaged in activities with an aim to disrupt the assembly elections and intimidating voters in different places of Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituencies, were arrested in Churachandpur District. The arrested militants include four from United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), identified as Paolallein alias Dev, Sejan Mang alias Vikki, Kampu alias Wilson and Mangminthang alias Remix. The two others, Ralupthung and Songte, were arrested from a place in Tipaimuk assembly constituency. They were involved in providing logistic support and shelters for movement of Manipur's Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) cadres. Another arrestee was identified as Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadre, Thuanminlun, who was arrested from Bukpi areas while he was committing illegal activities related to elections.
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January - 26 
Nagaland Post reports that at least four Security Force (SF) personnel and three militants were killed in two separate clashes at various places in Manipur on January 26. In the first incident, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were k
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Nagaland Post reports that at least four Security Force (SF) personnel and three militants were killed in two separate clashes at various places in Manipur on January 26. In the first incident, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and two others injured when a column of CRPF on election duty in Ukhrul District was ambushed by a group of militants in Aishi village.
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January - 26 
Police recovered a hand grenade from the Nongada Awang Leikai residence of one Pheiroijam Nagir Singh, a Communist party of India (CPI) worker of Lamlai AC.
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Police recovered a hand grenade from the Nongada Awang Leikai residence of one Pheiroijam Nagir Singh, a Communist party of India (CPI) worker of Lamlai AC.
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January - 26 
PTI reports that Police are conducting a probe after Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) were found in some of the currencies sent to the Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, by some banks Tirunelveli. The investigation was launched after Loganathan, Assis
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PTI reports that Police are conducting a probe after Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) were found in some of the currencies sent to the Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, by some banks Tirunelveli. The investigation was launched after Loganathan, Assistant General Manager, RBI, on January 26 filed a complaint with the Tirunelveli City Police Commissioner over the issue.
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January - 26 
the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has warned that its cadres would be forced to break the ceasefire agreement and take up arms to protect themselves if the GNLA continued to target its cadres. Taking strong cognizance of the GNLA’s bid to k
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the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has warned that its cadres would be forced to break the ceasefire agreement and take up arms to protect themselves if the GNLA continued to target its cadres. Taking strong cognizance of the GNLA’s bid to kill three ANVC cadres, its spokesperson Torik Jangning Marak said, “Situation will be worsened if the GNLA continues to target our cadres.” A group of around 15 armed GNLA cadres had made a failed attempt to kill three ANVC at Soksan village under Mendipathar Police station in East Garo Hills on January 24. Marak also urged the State Government to provide security to the ANVC cadres who are currently under ceasefire agreement.
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January - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Tamil Nadu have reportedly infiltrated Karnataka and are strengthening the hands of their comrades in Agumbe region of Udupi District, according to a recent intelligence report, Deccan Chro
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Tamil Nadu have reportedly infiltrated Karnataka and are strengthening the hands of their comrades in Agumbe region of Udupi District, according to a recent intelligence report, Deccan Chronicle reported. According to Police sources, there has been no new recruitment of local people in the CPI-Maoist in Karnataka. “We have been keeping track of villagers in the Naxal-affected districts and no one in the last two years has gone missing or has been abducted by the Maoists,” said an officer from Udupi. On January 6, in a fire exchange between the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and the Maoists in Barkana Falls region near Agumbe in Udupi District, the ANF for the first time found Maoist literature in Tamil from the site where the Maoist cadres were camping in the forest. Till then, the Police believed that a majority of the Maoist cadres in Karnataka were from the Malekudiya tribe from the Kudremukh National Park area.
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January - 26 
The Highways Ministry has made elaborate plans to build roads in neglected areas and untouched zones in the next five years, reports The Times of India. These include roads in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-infested areas and tribal dominated zone
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The Highways Ministry has made elaborate plans to build roads in neglected areas and untouched zones in the next five years, reports The Times of India. These include roads in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-infested areas and tribal dominated zones. The Ministry will spend at least INR 160 billion during the 12th plan which will provide greater employment opportunity to locals during construction besides opening roads for economic activities in these areas. In its document submitted to the Planning Commission, the Highways Ministry has proposed to complete 4,426 kilometres in LWE affected areas by 2015 with budgetary support of INR 53.76 billion and another 8,014 kilometres would be completed by the end of the plan period. This second phase of road development in LWE affected areas is yet to be approved by the Centre. Similarly, under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), the Ministry proposes to take up development of State roads in Districts identified in Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. The Ministry proposes to take up development of about 1,000km roads to two lane standards in these Districts with an investment of INR 50 billion during the 12th plan period. "These stretches have to be built with complete budgetary support since these are financially unviable for any private developer. Moreover, the focus of building these roads is to push equitable socio-economic development of these areas to bring these areas into national mainstream," said an unnamed senior official. These roads will be developed in regions and Districts other than those covered under the special programme for development of roads in the LWE affected areas. Further, the Ministry is also pushing the plan to develop better road network along borders, which would be developed by the Border Road Organization (BRO) with a gross budgetary support of INR 30 billion during the five-year period. Moreover, it has submitted proposals to build 103 strategically important stretches in Jammu and Kashmir; and for this the Ministry needs INR 7 billion budgetary allocation from the Centre. On top of this, at the behest of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC), the Highways Ministry has identified about 812 kilometres State roads in Rajasthan and Maharashtra to be developed to 4-lane standards. These roads will include Dighi port connectivity and Shendra-Bidkin mega industrial park connectivity in Maharashtra and roads in Neemrana-Khushkhera-Bhiwadi investment region in Rajasthan
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January - 26 
The Nagaland Post reports that 15 Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants surrendered before the State Hill Area Development Minister, Khorsing Engti, at KASA stadium in Karbi Anglong District. KPLT militants surrendered three AK series rifl
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The Nagaland Post reports that 15 Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants surrendered before the State Hill Area Development Minister, Khorsing Engti, at KASA stadium in Karbi Anglong District. KPLT militants surrendered three AK series rifle, seven 9 mm pistols, 52 rounds of AK ammunition and one Sten-carbine.
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January - 26 
the Police averted a possible CPI-Maoist attack in the State on the Republic Day with the recovery of 32 landmines from a forest in Latehar District on January 26, reports Zee News. The landmines, each weighing five kilograms, were planted in a row i
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the Police averted a possible CPI-Maoist attack in the State on the Republic Day with the recovery of 32 landmines from a forest in Latehar District on January 26, reports Zee News. The landmines, each weighing five kilograms, were planted in a row in Laap forest in the District, some 130 kilometres from State capital Ranchi. An unnamed Police officer said the landmines were planted beneath an unpaved road used by Police vehicles.
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January - 26 
The Sangai Express reports that one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal, militant and a civilian killed in separate incidents of militancy related violence in Manipur. In the first incident, unidentified militants killed a head constable of
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The Sangai Express reports that one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal, militant and a civilian killed in separate incidents of militancy related violence in Manipur. In the first incident, unidentified militants killed a head constable of CRPF and injured two personnel at Kamjong-Konkan diversion area in Ukhrul District on January 26. Militants snatched one Insas Rifle and took it away during the ambush.
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January - 26 
the SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres with 20 hand grenades on January 26, reports Nagaland Post. Police source said that they were arrested while proceeding towards Imphal from Moreh in a Maruti van. PREPAK
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the SFs arrested two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres with 20 hand grenades on January 26, reports Nagaland Post. Police source said that they were arrested while proceeding towards Imphal from Moreh in a Maruti van. PREPAK is one of the seven outfits included in the CorCom. Police said the bombs were to be transported to Imphal to attack Congress candidates and workers.
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January - 26 
the SFs recovered and defused an IED in Sonari town of Sivasagar District on January 26, reports The Assam Tribune.
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the SFs recovered and defused an IED in Sonari town of Sivasagar District on January 26, reports The Assam Tribune.
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January - 26 
the SFs recovered three crude bombs, each weighing about 1.4 kilograms and three country-made pistols from another boat in the New Ghat area of the same District.
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the SFs recovered three crude bombs, each weighing about 1.4 kilograms and three country-made pistols from another boat in the New Ghat area of the same District.
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January - 26 
the State Government is cautious about granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status only to the Adivasi community as it may become a point for resentment of five other communities also demanding inclusion in the ST list, reports The Telegraph. Five other fiv
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the State Government is cautious about granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status only to the Adivasi community as it may become a point for resentment of five other communities also demanding inclusion in the ST list, reports The Telegraph. Five other five communities namely Morans, Muttocks, Tai Ahoms, Chutia and Koch Rajbongshis are also demanding their inclusion in ST list. Notably, Moran and Muttocks have threatened armed rebellion in case they are not included in the list.
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January - 26 
the suspected militant cadre killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West commandos at Top Yaralpat in Imphal East District in the night of January 26 has been identified as one Sagolsem Jiten alias Mikoi (31), r
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the suspected militant cadre killed in a reported encounter with a combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West commandos at Top Yaralpat in Imphal East District in the night of January 26 has been identified as one Sagolsem Jiten alias Mikoi (31), reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 26 
The Telegraph reports that suspected Karbi militants on January 26 abducted a civilian identified as, Haren Takdi in Dolamora division of Methoni tea estate along the Golaghat-Karbi Anglong border, in Karbi Anglong District. Later, militant called up
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The Telegraph reports that suspected Karbi militants on January 26 abducted a civilian identified as, Haren Takdi in Dolamora division of Methoni tea estate along the Golaghat-Karbi Anglong border, in Karbi Anglong District. Later, militant called up and demanded a ransom of INR 500000.
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January - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Koraput District on January 26, reports IBN Live. Acting on an intelligence input, troopers of District
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Koraput District on January 26, reports IBN Live. Acting on an intelligence input, troopers of District Voluntary Force (DVF) conducted a combing operation in the Bandhugaon area where a group of Maoists were spotted. As the Maoists and SF personnel came face to face, an encounter erupted in which two Maoists were killed and their bodies recovered, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south-west), Soumendra Priyadarshi said. One of the slain Maoists, was identified as Chitru, an ‘area commander’ of Jhanjabati division of CPI-Maoist while the other one was a woman cadre whose identity was yet to be ascertained, he said. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the spot.
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January - 26 
Unidenfied assailants also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under a CPI worker of Lamlai AC.
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Unidenfied assailants also fired a lathode shell at the residence of one Akoijam Ibomcha of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai under a CPI worker of Lamlai AC.
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January - 26 
unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at a market shed at Waheng Khuman in Bishnupur District on January 26. The injured were identified as Ngangom Leirikmacha (50), Ngangom Ibecha (38), Yanglem Tharongoubi (60), Ngangom Gomti (32), Kshetrimayum
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unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at a market shed at Waheng Khuman in Bishnupur District on January 26. The injured were identified as Ngangom Leirikmacha (50), Ngangom Ibecha (38), Yanglem Tharongoubi (60), Ngangom Gomti (32), Kshetrimayum Tababi (40) and her daughter Priyakhombi. CorCom, a conglomerate of seven militant outfits, claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
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January - 27 
a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Congress candidate in Andro Assembly Constituency (AC) Al Haj Ahmad Ali at Yairipok Ningthounai. There were no reports of any casualty.
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a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Congress candidate in Andro Assembly Constituency (AC) Al Haj Ahmad Ali at Yairipok Ningthounai. There were no reports of any casualty.
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January - 27 
a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Khuraijam Somorendro (48) at Tera Sapam Leirak on January 27.
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a hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons exploded at the residence of Khuraijam Somorendro (48) at Tera Sapam Leirak on January 27.
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January - 27 
a militant identified as, Shijagurumayum Momocha Sharma (32) got injured while planting a bomb at Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai in Imphal on January 27.
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a militant identified as, Shijagurumayum Momocha Sharma (32) got injured while planting a bomb at Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai in Imphal on January 27.
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January - 27 
A Policeman, Constable Amitabh Barla, was killed and his friend was seriously injured after suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on the
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A Policeman, Constable Amitabh Barla, was killed and his friend was seriously injured after suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on them at a marriage party in a Ranchi village in Ranchi District in the night of January 27, reports The Times of India. Constable Amitabh Barla died on the spot after being shot from close range. Superintendent of Police (SP) (rural) Asim Vikrant Minj said that it was because of "personal rivalry" that Barla was attacked by suspected PLFI cadres. Barla is known to have links with the Jitendra Nayak gang active in the region before joining the Police Force in 2009. "He was a member of the nexus led by Nayak and worked against the Jainath Sahu gang," Minj said.
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January - 27 
an encounter took place between militant and security personnel at Saibol under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 27, reports Kanglaonline. It is reported that a team of CRPF escort on poll duty at Saibol came under heavy fire fr
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an encounter took place between militant and security personnel at Saibol under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 27, reports Kanglaonline. It is reported that a team of CRPF escort on poll duty at Saibol came under heavy fire from some militant cadres and there has been two casualties at the side of the security personnel. The report however is yet to be confirmed.
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January - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his stand for setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir to “restore confidence” of people, DNA reported. He linked the “inward looking” tendency of Kashmir youth to the insensitivity
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his stand for setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Jammu and Kashmir to “restore confidence” of people, DNA reported. He linked the “inward looking” tendency of Kashmir youth to the insensitivity of Indian society.
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January - 27 
litants on January 27 hurled a grenade on an Army convoy in Baramulla town of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no casualty was reported. Police said that militants hurled the grenade on the convoy when it was passing through the
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litants on January 27 hurled a grenade on an Army convoy in Baramulla town of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no casualty was reported. Police said that militants hurled the grenade on the convoy when it was passing through the town near Azad Gunj. But the grenade missed the target and exploded on the road, Police added.
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January - 27 
Maoist splinter group, the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), on January 27 hoisted an inverted national flag in Palamu District to mark their protest as the country celebrated the 63rd Republic Day, reports Newstrack India. Cadres of the JPC chose
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Maoist splinter group, the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), on January 27 hoisted an inverted national flag in Palamu District to mark their protest as the country celebrated the 63rd Republic Day, reports Newstrack India. Cadres of the JPC chose the occasion to raise protest against Government apathy by hoisting two national flags, one of which was inverted. "We would have had jobs had we reaped the benefits of freedom. We would not have been compelled to choose the path of violence. Maoists are hoisting black flags. So we are respecting the tricolour flag and rejecting the black flag, all children in the area are hoisting the tricolour," said Avinash, a JPC leader.
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January - 27 
militants attacked Yairipok Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Thangjam Nokul (45) by opening fire at his Yairipok Kekru Mayai Leikai residence.
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militants attacked Yairipok Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Thangjam Nokul (45) by opening fire at his Yairipok Kekru Mayai Leikai residence.
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January - 27 
Militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential compound of one Khangenbam Bishojit (42) of Athokpam Mayai Leikai. However, there was no casualty.
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Militants exploded a hand grenade at the residential compound of one Khangenbam Bishojit (42) of Athokpam Mayai Leikai. However, there was no casualty.
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January - 27 
militants fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Trinamool Congress worker, Lourembam Sanjoy (33) at Yairipok Yambem.
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militants fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Trinamool Congress worker, Lourembam Sanjoy (33) at Yairipok Yambem.
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January - 27 
One top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, suspected to be the commander of Mahasamund-Bargarh division, was killed during an exchange of fire in Karramal and Paridhapali forest under Baramkela Police Station in Raigarh District on
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One top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, suspected to be the commander of Mahasamund-Bargarh division, was killed during an exchange of fire in Karramal and Paridhapali forest under Baramkela Police Station in Raigarh District on January 27, reports Zee News. According to State Director General of Police (DGP) Anil M Navaney, after getting a tip-off that a group of 50 Maoists were holding a meeting with the local villagers in Karramal forest, a joint squad of Police Force and Special Task Force was sent to the location. After spotting the Security Forces, the Maoists opened fire and during the Police retaliation, one of the Maoists was gunned down, while other escaped from the spot, DGP Navaney said. “Among other things, an AK 47 was recovered from the deceased Maoist, who was in Maoist uniform. Besides, a diary, seized from him, has identified him as DVCM (divisional commander), Ajhade. However, we are yet to identify the body. But the recovery of AK 47 from him clearly indicates that he was a high-ranking Maoist leader”, Navaney said, adds The Asian Age. Apart from the AK 47 rifle, three magazines, two detonators, a tiffin bomb and other material was recovered from the location, he added.
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) again launched a massive search operation in upper reaches of Marwah in Kishtwar District for three absconding militants, who were wanted by National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside
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Security Forces (SFs) again launched a massive search operation in upper reaches of Marwah in Kishtwar District for three absconding militants, who were wanted by National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7, 2011 blast outside Delhi High Court, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the SFs launched the operation following inputs about the presence of three militants there. The militants being searched included Aamir Ali Kamal alias Akram, Junaid Akram Malik alias and Shakir Hussain Sheikh alias Chota Hafiz, all residents of Kishtwar.
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January - 27 
SFs arrested eight militants belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P), and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from across the State.
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SFs arrested eight militants belonging to United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Kuki National Front-Presidential (KNF-P), and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from across the State.
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January - 27 
SFs arrested two militants of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), identified as, Sapam Priyojit (39) and Hidam Suraj (27) in Imphal East District on January 27. A lethod gun and a lethod shell were recovered from them.
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SFs arrested two militants of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), identified as, Sapam Priyojit (39) and Hidam Suraj (27) in Imphal East District on January 27. A lethod gun and a lethod shell were recovered from them.
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January - 27 
SFs arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Babita Chanu and Konthoujam Geeta, from Bishnupur District on January 27, reports Kanglaonline. The individuals were reportedly involve
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SFs arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), identified as Babita Chanu and Konthoujam Geeta, from Bishnupur District on January 27, reports Kanglaonline. The individuals were reportedly involved in extortion activities for the outfit and were handed over to Bishnupur Police.
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January - 27 
SFs killed an unidentified militant at Top yaralpat in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistols along with a hand grenade were recovered from the slain militant.
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SFs killed an unidentified militant at Top yaralpat in Imphal East District. One .9mm pistols along with a hand grenade were recovered from the slain militant.
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January - 27 
SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of INC supporter Khundrakpam Ibotombi at Khangabok Part II Mayai Leikai.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of INC supporter Khundrakpam Ibotombi at Khangabok Part II Mayai Leikai.
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January - 27 
SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Indian Nation Congress worker Phurailatpam Guneshwar (52) of Bhramapur Laishram Leikai.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade from the residence of Indian Nation Congress worker Phurailatpam Guneshwar (52) of Bhramapur Laishram Leikai.
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January - 27 
SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 500 grams from the residence of INC worker, Moirangthem Borajao (66) at Khangabok Moirang Palli.
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SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 500 grams from the residence of INC worker, Moirangthem Borajao (66) at Khangabok Moirang Palli.
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January - 27 
Teluguflashnews.com reports that the honeymoon between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) party has come to an end with the failure of month long general strike by Telangana employees headed by K. Ch
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Teluguflashnews.com reports that the honeymoon between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) party has come to an end with the failure of month long general strike by Telangana employees headed by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Prof. Kodhandaram. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has alleged that they have pledged the Telangana agitation to the Union Government to bag Polavaram tenders. The North Telangana wing (CPI-Maoist) leader Jagan has heavily comes down on KCR and Prof. Kodhandaram for the same reasons. Leading Telugu daily, Andhala Jyoth, in its January 27 edition has published an article about their telephonic interview with Maoist leader Jagan. Senior TRS leader, Nayini Narisimha Reddy, sharply reacting to Jagan's allegations said, "They lost their identity in the State. That's why they make such allegations to reveal their presence. If, they think that we have betrayed the Telangana people, then why don't they come into mainstream and show their power?”
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January - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a make-shift camp of the Security Forces (SFs), triggering a gun battle at Barwadih in Latehar District on January 27, reports IBN Live. However, there was no report of any loss of life
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a make-shift camp of the Security Forces (SFs), triggering a gun battle at Barwadih in Latehar District on January 27, reports IBN Live. However, there was no report of any loss of life, Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar said, adding the two sides were exchanging fire intermittently. The encounter followed a special drive launched by the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the stronghold areas of the Maoists in Maoist-infested parts of the District, Kumar said
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January - 27 
The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had asked Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN-Khole Kitovi to “immediately re-deposit”, more than 50 stolen .303 rifles from “GHQ Armor” [General Head Quarters] back
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The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had asked Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN-Khole Kitovi to “immediately re-deposit”, more than 50 stolen .303 rifles from “GHQ Armor” [General Head Quarters] back to GHQ within 30 days. Further, NSCN-K has threatened action against both NSCN-Khole Kitovi and their family members.
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January - 27 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Sohan D Shira, at a camp located in Rongri, three kilometres away from Nengmendalg
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Sohan D Shira, at a camp located in Rongri, three kilometres away from Nengmendalgre village of East Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, raided the area. But due to the presence of Sohan D Shira’s wife and children, SFs did not open fire.
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January - 27 
the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested one Mohammad Rafiq (27) from Poonch District, Times of India reports. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICNs) worth 22.5 million in Delhi on January 12. Rafiq, th
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the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested one Mohammad Rafiq (27) from Poonch District, Times of India reports. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICNs) worth 22.5 million in Delhi on January 12. Rafiq, the main conduit, would allegedly "take these deliveries" from Pakistan border and deliver it to various dealers in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other States. Rafiq's brother, Ghulam Ahmed, was arrested earlier this week for smuggling the consignment, Police said.
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January - 27 
The Supreme Court (SC) on January 27 suspended the Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) order granting bail to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy, accused of being involved in the August 15, 2005 bomb attack that killed the th
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The Supreme Court (SC) on January 27 suspended the Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) order granting bail to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Kobad Ghandy, accused of being involved in the August 15, 2005 bomb attack that killed the then assembly deputy speaker Narsi Reddy and 10 others, reports The Times of India. A bench of Justice B S Chauhan and Justice K S Radhakrishnan also issued notice to Kobad Ghandy alias Aravindhu alias Kamal on a petition by the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government that challenged the August 10, 2011 HC order granting him bail. The SC's stay came after the AP Government furnished evidence against him and his alleged involvement in 20 other cases.
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January - 27 
unidentified militant killed a woman identified as, Makuchunlei Panmei (80), and injured minor girl identified as Kanpurei Kabui (13) at Namkaolong village in Tamenglong District.
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unidentified militant killed a woman identified as, Makuchunlei Panmei (80), and injured minor girl identified as Kanpurei Kabui (13) at Namkaolong village in Tamenglong District.
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January - 27 
unidentified persons fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Mohammad Mubarak Ali (60) at Yairipok Bamon Leikai.
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unidentified persons fired several rounds of shots at the residence of Mohammad Mubarak Ali (60) at Yairipok Bamon Leikai.
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January - 28 
Assam Rifles has strongly refuted the Revolutionary People’s Front’s (RPF) claim of an attack in Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28, inflicting heavy casualties on the side of the paramilitary. They stated that the report was
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Assam Rifles has strongly refuted the Revolutionary People’s Front’s (RPF) claim of an attack in Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28, inflicting heavy casualties on the side of the paramilitary. They stated that the report was an attempt by the outfit to save its face after combined SFs have ensured peaceful assembly elections despite the boycott calls and disruptive activities of the militants
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January - 28 
a hand grenade was also found at the residence of Congress worker Laithangbam Seitya (30) of Naoremthong. All the hand grenades have been retrieved by the Police.
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a hand grenade was also found at the residence of Congress worker Laithangbam Seitya (30) of Naoremthong. All the hand grenades have been retrieved by the Police.
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January - 28 
a high ranking Naxal leader, Maruti Kurwatkar (31), was arrested from Talodhi in Chandrapur District by a Special Team. Kurwatkar was a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) State Committee and Secretary of Chandrapur Committee of CPI
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a high ranking Naxal leader, Maruti Kurwatkar (31), was arrested from Talodhi in Chandrapur District by a Special Team. Kurwatkar was a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) State Committee and Secretary of Chandrapur Committee of CPI-M.
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January - 28 
an unidentified dead body of a man was found at the river bank of Imphal River opposite Little Star English School, Checkon at Kangla side, reports The Sangai Express.
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an unidentified dead body of a man was found at the river bank of Imphal River opposite Little Star English School, Checkon at Kangla side, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 28 
Anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations were halted for a day on January 28 in the hope that the ultras would release abducted Policeman Sunesh Ram, who has not returned home after the January 22, 2012 landmine blast in Jharkhand
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Anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations were halted for a day on January 28 in the hope that the ultras would release abducted Policeman Sunesh Ram, who has not returned home after the January 22, 2012 landmine blast in Jharkhand's Garhwa District, reports DNA India. The operations were halted for a day after Ram's family made a request on the basis of media reports that he would be released if they were halted, Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj told the reporters in Garhwa. The anti-Maoist operations were launched in Garhwa, Palamau and Latehar Districts after 13 Policemen were killed in a landmine blast near Bariganwa forests. The rank of Ram, who was posted with the Garhwa District Police, has not been disclosed. He was deputed as a security guard to Garhwa Zilla Parishad chairperson Susma Mehta. Ram was accompanying her and two others to Bargarh. All of them were were abducted by Maoists after the landmine explosion. The left-wing guerrillas had told local media in Latehar that they would release them if the operations against them were halted and three base camps situated in Latehar removed.
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January - 28 
bombs suspected to have been planted by militants were seized and defused before the start of polling in Khurai Chingangbam area, Sawombung High School, Khomidok in Imphal East District and Naoremthong High School area in Imphal West District.
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bombs suspected to have been planted by militants were seized and defused before the start of polling in Khurai Chingangbam area, Sawombung High School, Khomidok in Imphal East District and Naoremthong High School area in Imphal West District.
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January - 28 
Chandrapur District SP Suwez Haque said the arrest of Maruti Kurwatkar has deepened the vacuum in the Naxal top order which they had suffered after Bhanu Bhowate, his wife and others were arrested in December 2010, reported The Times of India. "Kurwa
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Chandrapur District SP Suwez Haque said the arrest of Maruti Kurwatkar has deepened the vacuum in the Naxal top order which they had suffered after Bhanu Bhowate, his wife and others were arrested in December 2010, reported The Times of India. "Kurwatkar was elevated to the rank that Bhanu held," said Haque.
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January - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) struck a blow to the Zilla Parishad polls in Gadchiroli by killing the Bhamragarh Panchayat Samiti Chairman and Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) Congress Unit Chief Bahadurshah Alam on January 28, reported
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) struck a blow to the Zilla Parishad polls in Gadchiroli by killing the Bhamragarh Panchayat Samiti Chairman and Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) Congress Unit Chief Bahadurshah Alam on January 28, reported Indian Express. Three members of Maoists’ Quick Action Team came to a tea stall in the town square where Alam was having his morning tea and shot him dead from close range, said the Police. They ran away shouting, “Alam Murdabad, Lal Salaam Zindabad”. “He was reportedly warned by the Naxals not to contest. We had also recovered pamphlets that called him as a traitor,” said Superintendent of Police (SP) Veeresh Prabhu.
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January - 28 
despite the assurance of the Election Department to allow cadres of armed groups under SoO to vote through postal ballots, cadres of Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) were denied any opportunity to vote due to non
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despite the assurance of the Election Department to allow cadres of armed groups under SoO to vote through postal ballots, cadres of Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) were denied any opportunity to vote due to non-arrival of polling officials. Even as the State Election Department made arrangements to allow cadres of SoO parties to cast votes within their designated camps, no polling officials came to KLO/KLA’s designated camp at Gamnom, Saikul.
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January - 28 
INC candidate for 47-Karong AC, Senapati District, DD Thaisii has alleged that normal polling procedures have been violated at various polling stations under Karong AC, Kanglaonline reported. Addressing media persons at Manipur Congress Bhavan, Thais
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INC candidate for 47-Karong AC, Senapati District, DD Thaisii has alleged that normal polling procedures have been violated at various polling stations under Karong AC, Kanglaonline reported. Addressing media persons at Manipur Congress Bhavan, Thaisii claimed that there was mass booth capturing by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and called for a re-poll. Saying that 18 polling stations had witnessed intimidation and casting of votes without photographic documentation, Thaisii said that a re-poll should be held in the said locations. He also alleged that armed cadres of NSCN-IM fired several rounds from sophisticated weapons at Koide Village on January 28 at 11 am.
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January - 28 
New Indian Express reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist(CPI-Maoist) should give up their guns as the State Government is ready to rehabilitate and provide employment to them, said State Home Minister R Ashok at a function in M
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New Indian Express reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist(CPI-Maoist) should give up their guns as the State Government is ready to rehabilitate and provide employment to them, said State Home Minister R Ashok at a function in Mangalore on January 28. He remarked, “As guns will not yield anything, naxals should bid goodbye to arms. The government has been providing packages to the naxal-affected areas. Considering this, naxals should surrender.” Compared to other states, Maoist activity is less in Karnataka. Only in some places such as Chikmagalur and Udupi Districts, are they in operation, he clarified, when reporters sought to know why the Union Government has not marked Karnataka as a Maoist affected State.
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January - 28 
one unidentified underground (UG) suspect was killed in an encounter with Imphal West commandos at Khuman Palli of Khuman Lampak complex. It is reported that one pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the killed UG suspect.
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one unidentified underground (UG) suspect was killed in an encounter with Imphal West commandos at Khuman Palli of Khuman Lampak complex. It is reported that one pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the killed UG suspect.
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January - 28 
setting conditions to free two abducted Government engineers, the GNLA demanded a "convincing reply" from the Meghalaya Government in seven days on the "poor power connectivity" in the three impoverished Districts of Garo Hills, reports The Times of
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setting conditions to free two abducted Government engineers, the GNLA demanded a "convincing reply" from the Meghalaya Government in seven days on the "poor power connectivity" in the three impoverished Districts of Garo Hills, reports The Times of India. Heavily armed GNLA rebels on January 23, 2012 abducted three Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) engineers - Apus Pothmi, Boney Majaw and Marshal R Swer at gunpoint from their residential quarters in the Rongkhon area. Swer was later released unharmed. "Seven days will be given to the Meghalaya Government to give us a convincing reply on the poor power connectivity in the interior areas of Garo Hills. The Government must answer why there is no power connectivity," said Sohan D Shira, the military wing chief of GNLA, adding, "If the government fails to give a convincing reply to the people of Garo Hills, we will have no option but to take another step.”
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January - 28 
Seven persons, including a militant, were killed during the Manipur Assembly Elections in Sugnu Assembly Constituency of Chandel District on January 28, reported The Shillong Times. An estimated 82 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise
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Seven persons, including a militant, were killed during the Manipur Assembly Elections in Sugnu Assembly Constituency of Chandel District on January 28, reported The Shillong Times. An estimated 82 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in Manipur Assembly Elections. Deputy Election Commissioner Alok Shukla said in New Delhi that a person, posing as a voter, entered a polling station in an interior area in Sugnu Assembly Constituency at around 12:30 pm and started firing indiscriminately, killing three polling persons, a voter on the spot and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man. An injured voter, who was taken to Imphal, succumbed to bullet injuries. The militant, who is yet to be identified, was shot dead by CRPF personnel posted at the polling booth.
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January - 28 
SFs arrested two overground workers (OGW) of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) from Bishnupur District. A PIB (DW) release claimed that the two OGW were Kuma Kohan alias Babita Chanu (34) wife of Kh Robin and Konthoujam Geeta (37)
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SFs arrested two overground workers (OGW) of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) from Bishnupur District. A PIB (DW) release claimed that the two OGW were Kuma Kohan alias Babita Chanu (34) wife of Kh Robin and Konthoujam Geeta (37) wife of Kh Hoocha, both from Khurai Ahonggei Leirak, Imphal East. 42 AR nabbed one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre along with an OGW, one 9mm pistol and a hand grenade. 15 AR apprehended two KCP cadres from Top Chingtha along with one 9mm pistol, three live rounds.
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January - 28 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 28 claimed to have killed a villager in Zikzak area of West Garo Hills for allegedly colluding with Police and working against the outfit on January 27, 2012, reported The Shillong Times. The GNLA
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 28 claimed to have killed a villager in Zikzak area of West Garo Hills for allegedly colluding with Police and working against the outfit on January 27, 2012, reported The Shillong Times. The GNLA area commander Ampati Rahul claimed, “We executed a villager from the village yesterday (January 27) because he was the main Police informer operating against us for so long.” The militant outfit questioned the Meghalaya Police over its tactics of using villagers to work for them in lieu of compensation which is never paid to them.
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January - 28 
the militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. Z
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the militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. ZUF General Secretary A Remroi, said it was a blatant lie on the part of a public leader like Gaikhangam to wrongly blame the outfit for its involvement in the killing of one Makuchung Panmei, 60 w/o late Namshipou and injuring of an Indian National Congress (INC) worker, Gangpuhai Kabui d/o Gaidanchu of Khoupum village Khunou.
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January - 28 
the Ranchi Police arrested six PLFI cadres, including PLFI ‘leader’ Aditya Kumar Gope from Pandra Bazar in the District on January 28. Gope was wanted in a number of cases registered with the Gumla Police; antecedents of his aides are yet to be verif
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the Ranchi Police arrested six PLFI cadres, including PLFI ‘leader’ Aditya Kumar Gope from Pandra Bazar in the District on January 28. Gope was wanted in a number of cases registered with the Gumla Police; antecedents of his aides are yet to be verified. "We suspect all five members of his group - Mantu Kumar Singh, Kundan Kumar Chandravanshi, Rahul Dayal, Vishal Kumar and Nadim Ansari -to have links with the PLFI," said city SP Ranjit Prasad. Gope was identified as a wanted criminal who was released on bail recently," Prasad said. The Police recovered one SUV and one stolen motorcycle from their possession.
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January - 28 
the seven persons killed in poll related violence in Chandel District on January 28 have been have been identified as KT Inanliu, Ksh. Premjit (poll personnel), G Adum Rongmei (polling personnel), Nula Behensing alias Behenson Nula the alleged NSCN-I
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the seven persons killed in poll related violence in Chandel District on January 28 have been have been identified as KT Inanliu, Ksh. Premjit (poll personnel), G Adum Rongmei (polling personnel), Nula Behensing alias Behenson Nula the alleged NSCN-IM cadre, Kh. Ibotombi Singh (Presiding Officer), Constable Ugrasen Tripathi, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and PS Rakesh (poll personnel).
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January - 28 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants set ablaze the house of a surrendered GNLA cadre, identified as Sonaram R Sangma, at Darangdura in South Garo Hills District on January 28. However, Sonaram was
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants set ablaze the house of a surrendered GNLA cadre, identified as Sonaram R Sangma, at Darangdura in South Garo Hills District on January 28. However, Sonaram was not present in the house when the incident took place.
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January - 28 
The special task force of the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Howrah in West Bengal on January 28 arrested a three-member gang involved in the transportation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) to Pune in Maharashtra, reports Times of India. The
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The special task force of the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Howrah in West Bengal on January 28 arrested a three-member gang involved in the transportation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) to Pune in Maharashtra, reports Times of India. The consignment apprehended was brought to Howrah from Jharkhand for onward movement to Pune. It is yet to be known whether the notes were printed in Nepal, Bangladesh or at some press in India itself. Several such raids conducted by security agencies in the last couple of years have established that Kolkata and Howrah are conduits for the movement of FICN to the rest of the country. Much of the FICN flows into the country from neighbouring Bangladesh and Nepal.
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January - 28 
Two days after Police had an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Silapathar area of Dhemaji District, Security Forces (SFs) launched the first operation against red rebels in several parts of the District on January
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Two days after Police had an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Silapathar area of Dhemaji District, Security Forces (SFs) launched the first operation against red rebels in several parts of the District on January 28, reported The Times of India. Police said some Maoists have taken refuge in the District to carry out anti-social activities. SP (Dhemaji) Priyaranjan Konwar said, "We have some specific inputs that some Maoists have taken shelter in Silapather, Sungajan and its adjoining areas the District. SFs launched an operation in the District to arrest them but no one has been arrested so far,” adding, “according to records available with us, there are seven Maoist cadres in the district who are trying to launch a recruitment drive here to strengthen their force. We are maintaining strict vigil and SFs have been directed to carry out raids from time to time."
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January - 29 
a GNLA cadre identified as Waljan Ch Momin alias Sengrim hailing from Dilma Apal of East Garo Hills District, surrendered before the Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) at Mendipathar Police Station in the District on January 29.
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a GNLA cadre identified as Waljan Ch Momin alias Sengrim hailing from Dilma Apal of East Garo Hills District, surrendered before the Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) at Mendipathar Police Station in the District on January 29.
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January - 29 
a hand grenade was found at the residence of Congress worker Leihaorungbam Tiken (61) of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai.
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a hand grenade was found at the residence of Congress worker Leihaorungbam Tiken (61) of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai.
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January - 29 
a hand grenade was found at the residential complex of Md Babu (45), who is also a Congress worker. Miscreants also lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress worker Ahanthem Kunjo (53) of Sawombung.
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a hand grenade was found at the residential complex of Md Babu (45), who is also a Congress worker. Miscreants also lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Congress worker Ahanthem Kunjo (53) of Sawombung.
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January - 29 
a study titled ‘Perception survey of media impact on the Kashmiri youth’ conducted by New Delhi-based Institute of Research on India and International Studies (IRIIS), sponsored by Union Ministry of Home Affairs, in the aftermath of street demonstrat
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a study titled ‘Perception survey of media impact on the Kashmiri youth’ conducted by New Delhi-based Institute of Research on India and International Studies (IRIIS), sponsored by Union Ministry of Home Affairs, in the aftermath of street demonstration and violence has revealed that Kashmiri youth in age group of 15-35 years, were far more concerned over governance issues than separatist politics. Most of the over 1300 youth interviewed under a survey methodology across six Districts of the Valley --- Baramulla, Bandipora, Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag and Kulgam--- are recorded to have rated corruption as the "topmost important issue facing Kashmir". According to the findings, 67 percent of the youth put corruption among the top most problems and 48 percent put human rights abuse at the top. Just 32 percent believed that 'militarization' was an important concern, fewer i.e. 21 percent voted for 'Kashmir's political status'. While as 72 percent of the youth rejected the gun, just 7 percent believed that gun was "an effective option for achieving political aspirations".
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January - 29 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the State and the entire region have achieved remarkable success with a large number of cadres from various outfits of the region have coming back to mainstream during the last three months alone. Gogoi also laude
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the State and the entire region have achieved remarkable success with a large number of cadres from various outfits of the region have coming back to mainstream during the last three months alone. Gogoi also lauded the effort of Army’s 4th Corps in bringing stability to the region.
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January - 29 
Co-ordination Committee (CoCorm), conglomerate body of seven underground outfits, claimed that bomb attacks carried out at the residences of Congress workers in connection with the ban imposed on the National Party continued till wee hours of January
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Co-ordination Committee (CoCorm), conglomerate body of seven underground outfits, claimed that bomb attacks carried out at the residences of Congress workers in connection with the ban imposed on the National Party continued till wee hours of January 29 (today). The CoCorm claimed hand in bomb attacks at the residences of Ng Amumacha of Thoubal Athokpam, Laikangbam Naobi alias Baby of Uripok Achom Lekai, Yengkhom Jaykumar of Kakching Mayai Leikai, Mayanglambam Prasuram of Umathel Mayai Leikai, Ngangom Indrajit of Leimapokpam Makha Leikai, L Borajao of Nambol Awang Leikai and Md Hussein of Uchiwa Natao.
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January - 29 
five Maoists surrendered before the Khunti Police in Khunti District. Khunti Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashwini Kumar said that Maoist Ranjit Bodra and PLFI cadre Sundar Pahan alias Nageshwar were in contact with Khunti SP Tamil Vanan and w
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five Maoists surrendered before the Khunti Police in Khunti District. Khunti Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashwini Kumar said that Maoist Ranjit Bodra and PLFI cadre Sundar Pahan alias Nageshwar were in contact with Khunti SP Tamil Vanan and were convinced to surrender with two Maoists - Rohit Oraon and Narua Tirky of Nagri - whereas PLFI activist Arjun Singh surrendered with Pahan who was accused in many cases of arson, abduction and killing. Pahan was designated as area commander of the banned PLFI. The Naxalites also surrendered four single barrel guns, one 9mm pistol, live cartridges and five landmines weighing between 15-20 kilogrammes. Kumar said that all five cadres who surrendered before the Khunti Police would be entitled for compensation under the State Government's surrender policy.
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January - 29 
Habib alias Habibfalahi Shaikh (25), an accused in the 2008 Ahmedabad bomb blast and Surat bomb planting cases, was arrested by the Ahmadabad city Police, reports Times of India. He was part of Student Islamic Movement of India’s (SIMI's) sleeper ce
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Habib alias Habibfalahi Shaikh (25), an accused in the 2008 Ahmedabad bomb blast and Surat bomb planting cases, was arrested by the Ahmadabad city Police, reports Times of India. He was part of Student Islamic Movement of India’s (SIMI's) sleeper cell and belongs to Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. He was associated with Indian Mujahideen (IM) and had worked as maulvi in Azamgarh. He undertook training at the IM organized camps in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. The Surat Police is investigating his role in the planting of bombs in Surat.
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January - 29 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Lieutenant General Bikram Singh in 2001 when he was a Brigadier in South Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the HM on March 2, 2001 published in local media, the terror out
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Lieutenant General Bikram Singh in 2001 when he was a Brigadier in South Kashmir. According to a statement issued by the HM on March 2, 2001 published in local media, the terror outfit praised Ghulam Mohiudeen Rabbani alias Mohiudeen Chacha for killing a Colonel and seriously injuring Singh. The HM’s statement had identified Rabbani as a resident of Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP, now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and praised him for killing the Army officer and sacrificing his own life to enable other terrorists to escape. According to Police investigation, Rabbani was a 54-year-old man on the day of encounter and a grenade had also been recovered from his pouch. However, a woman identified as Zaituna , who has filed a writ petition, claimed that the man dubbed as Pakistani militant was actually her son Abdullah Bhat, a daily wage labourer.
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January - 29 
Maoist ‘area commander’ Sunil Raut was arrested from Bashi Jagdishpur village in Sheohar District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Natash Gudia said, adding a country-made pistol and two live ammunitions were recovered from his possession. Raut was wan
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Maoist ‘area commander’ Sunil Raut was arrested from Bashi Jagdishpur village in Sheohar District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Natash Gudia said, adding a country-made pistol and two live ammunitions were recovered from his possession. Raut was wanted in connection with several cases of Maoist violence in Sheohar, East Champaran and Sitamarhi District, SP Natash Gudia added.
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January - 29 
Maoist cadre Anil Manjhi was arrested from Bhangalwa village in Munger District, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jamalpur, Ranjan Kumar said. Manjhi was wanted in connection with several cases of Maoist violence including, the DSP said.
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Maoist cadre Anil Manjhi was arrested from Bhangalwa village in Munger District, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jamalpur, Ranjan Kumar said. Manjhi was wanted in connection with several cases of Maoist violence including, the DSP said.
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January - 29 
Nagaland Post reports that in the post-poll related violence in Manipur, six persons sustained bullet injuries in separate incidents on January 29.
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Nagaland Post reports that in the post-poll related violence in Manipur, six persons sustained bullet injuries in separate incidents on January 29.
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January - 29 
One personnel of the newly-created Chhattisgarh Auxiliary Armed Force (CAAF) was injured when he was attacked with sharp weapons by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at his native village of Kondru under Jangla Police Sta
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One personnel of the newly-created Chhattisgarh Auxiliary Armed Force (CAAF) was injured when he was attacked with sharp weapons by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at his native village of Kondru under Jangla Police Station in Bijapur District on January 29, reports Deccan Chronicle. The CAAF has been established recently to absorb the Special Police Officers (SPOs) — tribal youths recruited by the Chhattisgarh Police to fight Naxals — following a directive from the Supreme Court to disband SPOs.
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January - 29 
Police arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahidin (TuM), Fayaz Ahmed Magray, from Kreeri area Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from him. Police said that he was involved in abduction and torture of one Shahzad Khan. Fayaz disclosed the name
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Police arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahidin (TuM), Fayaz Ahmed Magray, from Kreeri area Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from him. Police said that he was involved in abduction and torture of one Shahzad Khan. Fayaz disclosed the names of some more assailants who were part of the TuM outfit. Later, one Mushtaq Ahmed Malik was also arrested. "One AK series rifle, one magazine and four rounds were recovered on his disclosure from an apple orchard behind his house where he had kept it buried", Police said. The module was constituted on the directions of Abdul Gani Dar alias Gazali who is lodged in Central Jail (Srinagar) and is the chief of TuM. Police said Khan was abducted on January 7 and was attacked by some unidentified masked and armed persons. He was tortured on the pretext that he was working with security agencies. He, however, escaped. "It is pertinent to mention here that Abdul Gani Dar alias Gazali was also involved in killing of Maulana Showket Shah at Srinagar", Police added.
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January - 29 
Police on January 29 neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module in the Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police arrested Shahnaz Ahmed Bhat and Zahoor Ahmed Lone along with one pistol, one magazine, three rounds and two
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Police on January 29 neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module in the Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police arrested Shahnaz Ahmed Bhat and Zahoor Ahmed Lone along with one pistol, one magazine, three rounds and two grenades. The Police said that Nissar Ahmed Magray alias Shakti, the leader of the module is absconding. The module had been tasked to target South Kashmir's Sufi scholar Maulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi. Police said that the two LeT recruits of the module revealed that Dawoodi was their target in October 2011 when he addressed a gathering at Andergam in Pattan area. Police said that the attack was foiled by the Police at that time. Maulana Dawoodi is the target of the militants and he was also attacked at Tahab Pulwama in 2006. The Maulana's security has been beefed up after attack on him in 2006. He is being targeted for preaching Sufism, police added.
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January - 29 
Police said three Congress workers, one in Ukhrul and two in Senapati District, were shot at by suspected NSCN-IM cadres.
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Police said three Congress workers, one in Ukhrul and two in Senapati District, were shot at by suspected NSCN-IM cadres.
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January - 29 
Ringwui (Ukhrul) village chief Wungmatem was abducted by suspected NSCN-IM cadres on January 29. The whereabouts of Wungmatem remained unknown.
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Ringwui (Ukhrul) village chief Wungmatem was abducted by suspected NSCN-IM cadres on January 29. The whereabouts of Wungmatem remained unknown.
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January - 29 
SFs also arrested another cadre of the same outfit, identified as M Devachandra, from Laphupat Tera Mayai Leikai area in Imphal West District on January 29.
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SFs also arrested another cadre of the same outfit, identified as M Devachandra, from Laphupat Tera Mayai Leikai area in Imphal West District on January 29.
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January - 29 
SFs arrested two OGWs of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Sanghai Kaulianmang and Khuptong Doukhum, who were intimidating voters in Sinjol area.
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SFs arrested two OGWs of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Sanghai Kaulianmang and Khuptong Doukhum, who were intimidating voters in Sinjol area.
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January - 29 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a worker of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party in Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on January 29, reports Indian Express. The worker was picked up by the Maoists late in the
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a worker of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party in Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on January 29, reports Indian Express. The worker was picked up by the Maoists late in the night from his home and was shot dead. Namita Mahato, a local woman, told ANI that the body of the TMC worker was found near the railway tracks.
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January - 29 
The Asian Age reports that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are shifting their bases in Bangladesh closer to the Myanmar border. Further, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo Nation
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The Asian Age reports that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are shifting their bases in Bangladesh closer to the Myanmar border. Further, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), of Meghalaya are shifting their bases in Bangladesh towards the Tripura border.
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January - 29 
The Nagaland Post reports that United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA) militants on January 29 attacked Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres at Bagmari locality of Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District, leaving three KRA cadres injured. KRA ‘general secre
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The Nagaland Post reports that United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA) militants on January 29 attacked Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres at Bagmari locality of Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District, leaving three KRA cadres injured. KRA ‘general secretary’, Zed Boy Kuki also sustained injuries during the clash. Security Forces (SFs) detained 15 UKDA cadres as precautionary measures but later released them
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January - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has undertaken two major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) cases in the State, after some Pakistan links were established in both the cases, reports IBN Live. The NIA has undertaken the investigation of the FI
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has undertaken two major Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) cases in the State, after some Pakistan links were established in both the cases, reports IBN Live. The NIA has undertaken the investigation of the FICNs seized from Karipur and Nedumbassery International Airports worth 7.25 million and 2.41 million, respectively. “The NIA has got a good lead in the FICN case investigation. The agency could unearth the link connecting these two cases during the investigation of previous counterfeit cases registered in Hyderabad,” the NIA officials said. The First Information Report (FIR) on these two cases will be submitted before the Ernakulam NIA Court within four days, they said. At present, these two cases were being investigated by the Organised
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January - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed that Muhammed Shameer, a native of Kannur in Kerala, who was arrested in Delhi, in connection with the 2008 Bangalore Blast case, on January 25 was a vital link for the inflow of money for terrorist pu
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed that Muhammed Shameer, a native of Kannur in Kerala, who was arrested in Delhi, in connection with the 2008 Bangalore Blast case, on January 25 was a vital link for the inflow of money for terrorist purposes, according to City Journal. Shameer is a pivotal member of Jam-I-Yyathul Ansarul Muslimeen (JIAM), a subsidiary organization of Indian Mujahideen (IM). He has connections with terrorists in India and abroad. He was a close aide of Thadiyantavide Nazir (IM leader) and Sarfraz Nawaz. It is understood that NIA has collected more information about Shameer's terrorist connections. He has been active right from the Bangalore Bomb Blast. His name was in the Most Wanted List of Union Home Ministry. He was caught by Abu Dhabi Police following NIA's plea and was later brought to New Delhi. Earlier, it was reported he was arrested with the help of Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against the suspect by the Bangalore Police
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January - 29 
the Police arrested a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Suresh, from the Pankhajur area in the evening of January 29, reports Daily Bhaskar. Suresh, a native of Bhairamgarh, was an active cadre of the outfit for several years. The Police have re
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the Police arrested a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Suresh, from the Pankhajur area in the evening of January 29, reports Daily Bhaskar. Suresh, a native of Bhairamgarh, was an active cadre of the outfit for several years. The Police have recovered self loading rifle from his possession.
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January - 29 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a forest area in Malkangiri District on January 29, reports Newstrack India. The duos, identified as Pabitra Nayak alias Pati and Bhagaban Bhumi
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a forest area in Malkangiri District on January 29, reports Newstrack India. The duos, identified as Pabitra Nayak alias Pati and Bhagaban Bhumiya alias Deba, were arrested during a combing operation in Rajgiri forest based on intelligence input. The SFs also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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January - 29 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on an unspecified date arrested a top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant identified as, Sanjay Boro, from Bebjiapara village under Mochalpur Police Station in Baksa District. SFs reco
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on an unspecified date arrested a top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant identified as, Sanjay Boro, from Bebjiapara village under Mochalpur Police Station in Baksa District. SFs recovered a country-made pistol and three live rounds from him.
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January - 29 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wanted in connection with several incidents of Maoist violence and criminal cases were arrested from Rohtas, Sheohar and Munger Districts on January 29, reports Deccan Herald. Maoists ‘area co
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wanted in connection with several incidents of Maoist violence and criminal cases were arrested from Rohtas, Sheohar and Munger Districts on January 29, reports Deccan Herald. Maoists ‘area commander’, identified as Arvind Ram alias Kaushalji was arrested by the Police from Chutia village in Rohtas District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said. Ram, a native of Navadih village, was said to be the ‘area commander’ of Tilouthu-Nauhatta region of the Maoist-infested District, Maharaj said.
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January - 29 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wanted in connection with several incidents of Maoist violence and criminal cases were arrested from Rohtas, Sheohar and Munger Districts on January 29, reports Deccan Herald. Maoists ‘area co
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wanted in connection with several incidents of Maoist violence and criminal cases were arrested from Rohtas, Sheohar and Munger Districts on January 29, reports Deccan Herald. Maoists ‘area commander’, identified as Arvind Ram alias Kaushalji was arrested by the Police from Chutia village in Rohtas District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said. Ram, a native of Navadih village, was said to be the ‘area commander’ of Tilouthu-Nauhatta region of the Maoist-infested District, Maharaj said.
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January - 29 
unknown militants planted two IEDs at the maternal home of PDA Chairman Dr Kh Loken’s mother on January 29 (today). Dr Loken is contesting the State Assembly election on Congress ticket in Sagolband Assembly Constituency. The explosives were retrieve
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unknown militants planted two IEDs at the maternal home of PDA Chairman Dr Kh Loken’s mother on January 29 (today). Dr Loken is contesting the State Assembly election on Congress ticket in Sagolband Assembly Constituency. The explosives were retrieved by a bomb expert team of Manipur Police and exploded at a safe place at Lamphel.
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January - 30 
All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Etwa Urang admitted the presence of around 60 AANLA militants residing in the camp at Ralan area along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Nagaland Post. He clarified tha
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All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Etwa Urang admitted the presence of around 60 AANLA militants residing in the camp at Ralan area along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Nagaland Post. He clarified that the AANLA cadres were staying there temporarily until the State Government allotted a designated camp for them. The camp was dismantled by SFs on January 30
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January - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons, including two women, along with arms at Duncan Basti area of Dimapur District on January 30, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees have been identified as Imtiyanger, Lanutola and Mharhoni Kithan. Police
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three persons, including two women, along with arms at Duncan Basti area of Dimapur District on January 30, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees have been identified as Imtiyanger, Lanutola and Mharhoni Kithan. Police said that the arms were meant for sale to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres, a Meghalaya based militant outfit.
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January - 30 
Chief Secretary WMS Pariat, on January 30 assured that the two Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) officials who had been abducted by the GNLA on January 24 were safe. While refusing to divulge details about the steps being taken by the Gover
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Chief Secretary WMS Pariat, on January 30 assured that the two Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MECL) officials who had been abducted by the GNLA on January 24 were safe. While refusing to divulge details about the steps being taken by the Government for the safe release of the two abducted officials, the Chief Secretary only said, “All necessary steps are being taken.” Pariat also stated that there has not been any demand of ransom by the outfit so far.
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January - 30 
in another press release, the outfit has denied any connection whatsoever with Dinesh Singh and M Tomba Singh who were reportedly arrested by SFs from Tuibong area in Churachandpur District on January 27.
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in another press release, the outfit has denied any connection whatsoever with Dinesh Singh and M Tomba Singh who were reportedly arrested by SFs from Tuibong area in Churachandpur District on January 27.
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January - 30 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) has established links with United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL) for training the new cadres, The Assam Tribune reported on January 30. The report further states that almost
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) has established links with United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL) for training the new cadres, The Assam Tribune reported on January 30. The report further states that almost all the Northeast outfit have abundance of Chinese weapons and bases in Taga area of Myanmar. Further, the major militant outfits are now supplying weapons to the smaller outfits and Dimapur (Nagaland) has emerged as a weapons hub.
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January - 30 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) severely assaulted seven people, including five Congress supporters, in Chingai Assembly Constituency (AC) of Ukhrul District.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) severely assaulted seven people, including five Congress supporters, in Chingai Assembly Constituency (AC) of Ukhrul District.
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January - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Sanjoi Singh, from Bishnupur District on January 30
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Sanjoi Singh, from Bishnupur District on January 30
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January - 30 
seven cadres of the Bastar Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist, including four women, surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), TJ Langkumer and Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Bhagat in Kanker District, reports Outlook In
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seven cadres of the Bastar Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist, including four women, surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), TJ Langkumer and Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Bhagat in Kanker District, reports Outlook India. "The surrendered Maoists carry a cash reward of varying amounts from INR 5, 000 to INR 300, 000 cash. This is the first time that the members of the divisional committee have surrendered before the Police," Langkumer told PTI. Among those surrendered include ‘platoon commander’ of the East Bastar Divisional Committee, Sunil Kumar Matlam alias Rajesh Kumar and his wife Jenni alias Jayanti Kutari, who is a ‘commander’ of the Maoist cultural division called Chetna Natya Mandali; Jan Militia ‘commander’ of Pratappur range Ramdas and his wife Panidobir, Koelibera ‘deputy commander’ Susheela, Sitapur Local Organising Squad ‘commander’ Jaylal and his wife Asmani alias Sanay, besides Samo Mandvi, cadre of the ‘platoon number 25’ being operational in the Raoghat area of Kanker. SP Bhagat said, "Sunil was active in Corer area and has had 46 cases registered against him in the last eleven years, while his wife Jayanti too has a number of cases, ranging from launching attacks on Police teams, murder, looting, arson, pending against her in the last three years." Similarly, other Maoist namely Ramdas, his wife Susheela have eleven and twelve cases registered against them, respectively. Another Maoist Jaylal and his wife Asmani too have three cases each registered against them with Koelibera station. "The Maoists were in touch with Police and were encouraged to surrender and their rehabilitation was assured as per Government rules," SP Bhagat said. "The Maoists fell out with their cadres mainly on the operational issues which included discrimination on regional lines besides the hardships they have to face for staying in hiding from Police," said SP Bhagat.
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January - 30 
SFs arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as, Kaising Jeme and Chunglube Niyame, from Lodhi village near Haflong in Dima Hasao District on January 30, reports The Times of India. SFs recov
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SFs arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland–Issak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as, Kaising Jeme and Chunglube Niyame, from Lodhi village near Haflong in Dima Hasao District on January 30, reports The Times of India. SFs recovered four AK-56 rifles, eight magazines, 515 cartages of AK-56, along with two mobile phones and two SIM cards during the process. The report further states that the arrested Naga militants were involved in a number of extortion, kidnapping and murder cases in the District. Further, the duo was a part of the group who abducted and killed Colonel (Retd) Jatindar Singh Sandhu (62), the general manager of the Umrangshu unit of the Jaypee Cement Limited, and Ramen Sharma (52), deputy general manager of state-owned Assam Mineral Development Corporation (AMDC) in November 2011.
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January - 30 
Sri Lanka political sources said that several Government coalition parties are in a dialogue aiming to join hands against the power devolution proposals expected to be set forth. Sources said that the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by Minister Wim
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Sri Lanka political sources said that several Government coalition parties are in a dialogue aiming to join hands against the power devolution proposals expected to be set forth. Sources said that the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by Minister Wimal Weerawansa and Sinhala Buddhist party Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) are in talks about the power devolution proposals that the Government is to set forth. Both parties have expressed their concerns regarding the Government's views on going beyond the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to seek a solution for the ethnic problem. Government coalition party People's United Front (MEP) led by Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has also concerns over devolution of power, sources said. These parties that are traditionally against power devolution are likely to join hands with the Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) mainstream led by Somawansa Amarasinghe.
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January - 30 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) M.A. Sumanthiran said the party will not participate in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to seek solutions to the ethnic issue until the Government expresses its stance, reports
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) M.A. Sumanthiran said the party will not participate in the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to seek solutions to the ethnic issue until the Government expresses its stance, reports Colombo Page. He said President Mahinda Rajapakse has stated that the Government was ready to go beyond the 13th Amendment to the Constitution to seek a solution to the problem at the talks with the Indian Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna. MP Sumanthiran said the Government needs to declare the facts to public first and then the discussion can be taken up at the PSC level. He added that the Government has not expressed its stance also at the talks held with the TNA. TNA has neither named a representative for the select committee nor confirmed the participation in it. Meanwhile, the major Opposition United National Party (UNP) said that the participation of the TNA is crucial in the PSC to make it meaningful. The PSC, which will have quasi-judicial powers, is to comprise 19 governing party members and 12 opposition members.
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January - 30 
The Central Government on January 30 admitted that execution of road projects in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit States has been delayed and only 730 kilometres of the proposed 5,477 kilometres highways network could be completed so far, report
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The Central Government on January 30 admitted that execution of road projects in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit States has been delayed and only 730 kilometres of the proposed 5,477 kilometres highways network could be completed so far, reports IBN Live. "So far, work in 730 kilometres length has been completed. There has been poor response from contractors for works in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Odisha," an official statement by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry said. The Government had approved a programme for development of 5,477 kilometres roads in 34 LWE affected District in eight States at an estimated cost of INR 73 billion, the statement said. The completion period of the projects vary from one to three years. However, it added that it has relaxed the eligibility criteria for the contractors to encourage larger participation and at present work is underway on 140 projects entailing an investment of INR 44.28 billion in affected States.
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January - 30 
The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on January 30 dismantled a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp run by All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) at Jandalashung ‘B’ in Ralan area of Wokha Distri
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The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on January 30 dismantled a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp run by All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) at Jandalashung ‘B’ in Ralan area of Wokha District. Although no sophisticated arms were recovered from the site, around 200 dummy training wooden guns and weapons used by the AANLA cadres were found.
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January - 30 
the next round of talks between the Central Government and Pro Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will be held in New Delhi in February 2012.
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the next round of talks between the Central Government and Pro Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) will be held in New Delhi in February 2012.
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January - 30 
the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), has claimed responsibility for the ambush on Security Forces (SFs) at a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel Dist
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the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), has claimed responsibility for the ambush on Security Forces (SFs) at a place between Kharou and Narum village under Tengnoupal sub-division in Chandel District on January 28. The SFs who were returning after election duty from Saibol village sustained more than six casualties, claimed a press release issued by the outfit’s department of publicity chief Taohangshu Heiremcha. It further declared that the outfit would attack SFs relentlessly.
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January - 30 
The Sangai Express reports that some unidentified persons exploded a hand grenade at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai area in Imphal West District on January 30. The grenade exploded at a drainage located near the house of one Noyon (60), an ironsmith. No ca
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The Sangai Express reports that some unidentified persons exploded a hand grenade at Singjamei Waikhom Leikai area in Imphal West District on January 30. The grenade exploded at a drainage located near the house of one Noyon (60), an ironsmith. No casualty was reported in the incident.
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January - 30 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine under the road from Manoharpur to Digha in West Singhbhum District, the venue of Union Rural Development (URD) Minister Jairam Ramesh’s visit on January 30, reports The Times of India. The landmine weigh
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine under the road from Manoharpur to Digha in West Singhbhum District, the venue of Union Rural Development (URD) Minister Jairam Ramesh’s visit on January 30, reports The Times of India. The landmine weighing around 15 kilograms was placed at the centre of the road, around 3.5 kilometres away from the venue in Salai village.
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January - 30 
The Shillong Times reports that the claim made by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) of having killed a villager for being a Police informer has been found to be true with the recovery of the decomposed body of the victim, Songchi Ch Sangma. Th
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The Shillong Times reports that the claim made by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) of having killed a villager for being a Police informer has been found to be true with the recovery of the decomposed body of the victim, Songchi Ch Sangma. The body was recovered after a Police team conducted a search operation inside a jungle near Danga Natong village in Zikzak area of West Garo Hills. GNLA ‘area commander’ of Ampati, Rahul R Marak on January 28 had called up the office of a Garo daily Salantini Janera and claimed that the outfit had executed a villager on January 27 as he was a Police informer. Police have, however, refuted that Songchi was an informant.
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January - 30 
Times of India reports that following the demand of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to withdraw Security Forces from Garo Hills region, the Meghalaya Government on January 30 said it was working on a strategy to deal with them. "We are working o
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Times of India reports that following the demand of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) to withdraw Security Forces from Garo Hills region, the Meghalaya Government on January 30 said it was working on a strategy to deal with them. "We are working on a strategy to deal with the militants and the government will take a re-look into deployment of security forces (in three Garo Hills districts)," Chief Secretary W M S Pariat said. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the State Police and the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are on operation to secure release of two power department engineers abducted by the GNLA on January 24. Meanwhile, the GNLA has warned all its cadres not to surrender before the Police.
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January - 30 
Times of India reports that re-polling is likely to be held in 33 poll stations of Manipur's hill Districts where suspected NSCN-IM cadres indulged in massive booth rigging.
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Times of India reports that re-polling is likely to be held in 33 poll stations of Manipur's hill Districts where suspected NSCN-IM cadres indulged in massive booth rigging.
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January - 30 
URD Minister Ramesh released funds of INR 2.5 billion rupees for ‘Saranda Action Plan’ (SAP), adds newsonair.nic.in. The Action Plan which was prepared after recovering the area from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in 2011, targets 9
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URD Minister Ramesh released funds of INR 2.5 billion rupees for ‘Saranda Action Plan’ (SAP), adds newsonair.nic.in. The Action Plan which was prepared after recovering the area from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in 2011, targets 900 square kilometres of the Saranda forest range in West Singhbhum District of the State. Speaking to the media, Ramesh said that Maoists will be defeated with development, security and political participations of the people.
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January - 30 
Zee News reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 30 abducted the station master of Bhansi railway station in Dantewada District and released him unharmed after about an hour, an unnamed senior Police Officer sa
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Zee News reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on January 30 abducted the station master of Bhansi railway station in Dantewada District and released him unharmed after about an hour, an unnamed senior Police Officer said. A group of Maoists abducted the station master and took him away in the afternoon and ‘questioned him’ for an hour before releasing the railway official, Additional Director General of Police (Naxal operations) Ram Niwas told PTI.
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January - 30 
Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland (ZBN), apex body of the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, on January 30 fervently appealed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to maintain “maximum restraint” in the wake of recent “faction
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Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland (ZBN), apex body of the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, on January 30 fervently appealed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi to maintain “maximum restraint” in the wake of recent “factional hostility”. ZBN has also urged Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) to clarify “which party should occupy the contested Athibung designated camp” in Peren District so as to clear all doubts surrounding the issue. In a statement ZBN ‘general secretary’, Azeu Namcyn Hau stated that the need of the hour was finding and working towards “a common political cause to remain united” and asserted that Nagas should not allow themselves to be further weakened by “internal factional strife”.
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January - 31 
Assam Adivasi Peace Movement, (an organization that has been approved by AANLA) on January 31 said that the community (Adivasi) had lost out on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and related-benefits for having been branded as either tea tribes or ex-t
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Assam Adivasi Peace Movement, (an organization that has been approved by AANLA) on January 31 said that the community (Adivasi) had lost out on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and related-benefits for having been branded as either tea tribes or ex-tea tribes, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 31 
Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repoll/fresh poll in 34 polling stations which would be conducted on February 4 from 7 am to 3 pm. The ECI decision was conveyed on January 31 by State Chief Electoral Officer, PC Lawmkunga, who also pr
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Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repoll/fresh poll in 34 polling stations which would be conducted on February 4 from 7 am to 3 pm. The ECI decision was conveyed on January 31 by State Chief Electoral Officer, PC Lawmkunga, who also proclaimed that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) interfered in the election process.
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January - 31 
Natives of Tasar and its neighbouring villages in Ukhrul District staged a protest rally on January 31 showing solidarity to NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray’s decision to go for hunger strike, reports Nagaland Post. Tasar village is the birth place
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Natives of Tasar and its neighbouring villages in Ukhrul District staged a protest rally on January 31 showing solidarity to NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shimray’s decision to go for hunger strike, reports Nagaland Post. Tasar village is the birth place of Anthony Shimray, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail after he was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal in 2010. He had earlier conveyed that he would begin “hunger strike” by the last week of January, 2012 to protest against the NIA and the Government of India’s policy to detain him longer in prison.
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January - 31 
NSCN - Isak-Muivah celebrated its “32nd Raising Day” at Hebron area of Dimapur designated camp with chairman Isak Chishi Swu unfurling “Naga national flag.”
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NSCN - Isak-Muivah celebrated its “32nd Raising Day” at Hebron area of Dimapur designated camp with chairman Isak Chishi Swu unfurling “Naga national flag.”
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January - 31 
NSCN-IM condemned the reports published in a local daily claiming its involvement in aiding Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates at the Assembly elections.
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NSCN-IM condemned the reports published in a local daily claiming its involvement in aiding Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates at the Assembly elections.
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January - 31 
One NSCN - Khole-Kitovi cadre, identified as one ‘sergeant major’ S. Sangtam, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from Old Minister Hill area of Kohima on January 31. One .9mm pistol along with 20 live rounds was recovered from his possession
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One NSCN - Khole-Kitovi cadre, identified as one ‘sergeant major’ S. Sangtam, was arrested by Assam Rifles personnel from Old Minister Hill area of Kohima on January 31. One .9mm pistol along with 20 live rounds was recovered from his possession
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January - 31 
Police recovered 150 double detonator boosters, which are used in exploding landmine blasts, near Koradag-Tolsandih village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District. The Police also recovered two country-made revolvers, one pistol, a gun and on
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Police recovered 150 double detonator boosters, which are used in exploding landmine blasts, near Koradag-Tolsandih village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District. The Police also recovered two country-made revolvers, one pistol, a gun and one 15 kilogrammes can bomb from there, the Police said
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January - 31 
Sending a clear message that violence does not pay, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on January 31, accused National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of indulging in abducting and other unlawful activities despite holding peace
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Sending a clear message that violence does not pay, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on January 31, accused National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of indulging in abducting and other unlawful activities despite holding peace talks with the Government. Condemning the recent violence perpetrated allegedly by NSCN-IM cadres, he said though NSCN-IM leadership denied that their cadres were involved in most of these incidents, the Government has enough intelligence which suggested that the insurgent group’s cadres were behind many of these incidents. “I hope that the message will go to the NSCN-IM or any other group that violence does not pay,” he said.
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January - 31 
Union Government, on January 31, declared the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. “The government has approved and declared GNLA a terrorist due to its growing terror activities in
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Union Government, on January 31, declared the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. “The government has approved and declared GNLA a terrorist due to its growing terror activities in certain parts of Meghalaya,” Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary in-charge of the Northeast in the Union Home Ministry, said
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January - 31 
Border Security Forces have found out that a racket in fake Indian currency notes (FICN) is operating from Pakistan with the support of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for distribution of FICN in India, reports IBN Live. I
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Border Security Forces have found out that a racket in fake Indian currency notes (FICN) is operating from Pakistan with the support of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for distribution of FICN in India, reports IBN Live. Interrogation of apprehended FICN operatives and intelligence reports have revealed that the kingpin of this racket identified as Iqbal Rana was working at the behest of ISI. The involvement of LeT has also been established. Three nodal centers had been set up in Jammu, Malda in West Bengal and in Nepal for distribution of FICN across the country. Jammu is the nodal point for covering the western, southern and northern parts of India, while Malda is the conduit point for supply of fake notes to West Bengal, Bihar and the North Eastern States. The centre in Nepal is used for stocking and distribution of counterfeit notes and smuggling them to Bangladesh for distribution across Assam and the Eastern Frontier States. At least 12 modules have been set up in cities and towns of the country to penetrate deep into urban and rural areas, a BSF official said. The BSF official further said that FICN of face value of INR eight crore was seized in Nepal during the last three years giving an indication of how Pakistani agents are using Nepal for anti-India activities. For intelligence and security agencies Bangladesh also remains a worrying point from where FICN is pumped into lower Assam.
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January - 31 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning to hold their crucial 10th congress in the Maoist-controlled Abujhmad, a 6,000-Square kilometres densely forested region extending from south Bastar in Chhattisgarh to Gadchiroli in Maharashtr
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are planning to hold their crucial 10th congress in the Maoist-controlled Abujhmad, a 6,000-Square kilometres densely forested region extending from south Bastar in Chhattisgarh to Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, reports received by the State Police said in Raipur on January 31. “We have received intelligence inputs that Abujhmad is being considered one of the options by the Maoist leadership to choose the venue of their 10th congress, viewed as crucial for them, since the Maoist movement is currently in disarray following recent killings and arrests of a number of top leaders,” Bastar range Inspector General of Police T.J. Longkumer said. A strict vigil has been maintained at all entry points to Abujhmad
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January - 31 
Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Delhi Police's Special Cell have arrested a Delhi-based hawala operator, Kanwar Nain Pathrija, on January 31 in Delhi for arranging funds for the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, reports Times of India. This is the first
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Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Delhi Police's Special Cell have arrested a Delhi-based hawala operator, Kanwar Nain Pathrija, on January 31 in Delhi for arranging funds for the 13/7 Mumbai blasts, reports Times of India. This is the first time that Indian Mujahideen's (IM) hawala operations have come to light in Maharashtra. Police said that INR 10 lakh had come to Pathrija from Dubai which he later handed over to IM leader Yasin Bhatkal who is suspected to be currently in Nepal. The key figure is said to be an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Wali Azeez who assists IM by routing money through the Oman-Dubai route. Pathrija, an owner of a jewellery shop in Chandni Chowk in Delhi, had received INR 10 lakh early in 2011. He had sent this money to Bhatkal which was later used for the Mumbai blasts.
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January - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Rabha Viper Army (RVA) identified as, Kameshwar Rabha (31), Ananto Rabha (32) and Parshanto Rabha (23) from Goalpara District. One 12-bore single barrel gun, one 12-bore rifle with magazine
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Rabha Viper Army (RVA) identified as, Kameshwar Rabha (31), Ananto Rabha (32) and Parshanto Rabha (23) from Goalpara District. One 12-bore single barrel gun, one 12-bore rifle with magazine and one 7.62 mm bore rifle with magazine were recovered from their possession.
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January - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the Saranda forest, under Rourkela Police Station in Sundargarh District on January 31, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoists, identified as Birbal
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the Saranda forest, under Rourkela Police Station in Sundargarh District on January 31, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoists, identified as Birbal Gudia (23) and Chandradeb Tirkey (24), were reportedly engaged in several Maoist activities in Odisha-Jharkhand border area and were involved in at least three Maoist-triggered incidents which had occurred on January 9, 2011. Gudia and Tirkey, along with about another 30 Maoists had blown up Jareikela outpost in Bisra tehsil (revenue unit) office and Bandamunda railway cabin on the same day. Gudia is a native of Tirilposhi of Jharkhand, whereas Tirkey is a native of Jareikela of Jharkhand.
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January - 31 
SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Laiphrakpam Sunil Singh alias S K, from Birubari area of Guwahati, reports The Times of India. Two laptops, important documents, Nepalese, and Bhutanese currenc
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SFs arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Laiphrakpam Sunil Singh alias S K, from Birubari area of Guwahati, reports The Times of India. Two laptops, important documents, Nepalese, and Bhutanese currency were recovered from his possession.
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January - 31 
The Shillong Times reports that cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN - Khole-Kitovi exchanged gunfire for 10-15 minutes at Ghukiye village near Zunheboto town on January 31. No injury or casualty was reporte
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The Shillong Times reports that cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN - Khole-Kitovi exchanged gunfire for 10-15 minutes at Ghukiye village near Zunheboto town on January 31. No injury or casualty was reported
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January - 31 
United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) said that the outfit would not enter into suspension of operation (SoO) with the Government until its seven points demand is fulfilled. UTLA ‘general secretary’ T Robert said that the outfit is not a terrorist org
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United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) said that the outfit would not enter into suspension of operation (SoO) with the Government until its seven points demand is fulfilled. UTLA ‘general secretary’ T Robert said that the outfit is not a terrorist organization but an outfit which works for the development and welfare of the people. Maintaining that SoO or home coming ceremony of UTLA cadres was planned to organize on December 26, 2011, T Robert alleged that it has been delayed due to lackadaisical attitude of the Government of Manipur. The outfit would also not deposit their arms if the Government fails to set up designated camps.
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January - 31 
Zee News reports that the Security Forces (SFs) on January 31 neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker and a training camp in Latehar District, the Police said. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar said the bunk
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Zee News reports that the Security Forces (SFs) on January 31 neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker and a training camp in Latehar District, the Police said. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar said the bunker and the training camp were neutralised during search operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Police near Lawarnuri village under Barwadih Police Station. The SFs recovered explosives and other materials from there, SP Kranti Kumar added
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*Data till , May 30, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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