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May - 1 
Also, in the night of May 1, another group of NDFB-IKS militants in Baksa District of BTAD shot dead three persons, including two women, and injured an infant. According to Police sources, a group of the extremists entered the house of the family nea
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Also, in the night of May 1, another group of NDFB-IKS militants in Baksa District of BTAD shot dead three persons, including two women, and injured an infant. According to Police sources, a group of the extremists entered the house of the family near Ananda Bazar area in the night and opened indiscriminate fire, killing the three. The assailants fled after committing the crime.
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May - 1 
Meanwhile, militants attacked Dhananjoy Nath, District correspondent of a Guwahati-based Assamese daily Dainik Janasadharan in Kokrajhar District, reports The Hindu on May 2. Superintendent of Police Kokrajhar District stated that this could be a cas
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Meanwhile, militants attacked Dhananjoy Nath, District correspondent of a Guwahati-based Assamese daily Dainik Janasadharan in Kokrajhar District, reports The Hindu on May 2. Superintendent of Police Kokrajhar District stated that this could be a case of extortion as the victim owned a shop and the attack was a bid to extort money from him.
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May - 1 
Meanwhile, one active member of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) namely Sanjay Sahu was arrested by Imphal West commandos from Minuthong Pandon on May 1. He was assigned to serve monetary demands to various businessmen in Imphal area as well as Moreh a
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Meanwhile, one active member of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) namely Sanjay Sahu was arrested by Imphal West commandos from Minuthong Pandon on May 1. He was assigned to serve monetary demands to various businessmen in Imphal area as well as Moreh area.
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May - 1 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an individual, identified as Aloto Zhimomi from Thahekhu and recovered one .22 pistol along with magazine, reports Nagaland Post on May 2.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an individual, identified as Aloto Zhimomi from Thahekhu and recovered one .22 pistol along with magazine, reports Nagaland Post on May 2.
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May - 1 
Meghalaya Government is trying to bring the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) and GNLA for negotiations, reports The Sentinel on May 2. The Government has been engaging with the leadership of both the groups at various levels. Meanwhile it has cle
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Meghalaya Government is trying to bring the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) and GNLA for negotiations, reports The Sentinel on May 2. The Government has been engaging with the leadership of both the groups at various levels. Meanwhile it has clearly stated that the Government will not succumb to the militant groups’ demands. The State Home Minister, Roshan Warjri had earlier said that ‘chairman’ of the GNLA Champion Sangma will not be released before any peaceful settlement has been reached.
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May - 1 
The Shillong Times on May 2 reports that the Police had launched an operation in Borpothar under Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District and arrested three Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants. The three have been identified as Dan
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The Shillong Times on May 2 reports that the Police had launched an operation in Borpothar under Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District and arrested three Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants. The three have been identified as Daniel Ingti Kathar, Benting Teron and Bimal Engti. The Police recovered an extortion note and four mobiles from them.
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May - 1 
The Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed by Police Commandos on May 1 at Daji Badimagre-Boldakgre village, a remote Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya. The incident happened when
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The Shillong Times reports that a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed by Police Commandos on May 1 at Daji Badimagre-Boldakgre village, a remote Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya. The incident happened when the Police Commandos from Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) unit engaged in counter insurgency operation saw a group of GNLA militants who were going to the village. The Police recovered an AK-47 with several rounds of ammunition and a knapsack containing camouflage uniforms from the deceased. The militants who escaped in the encounter later returned and fired at the Security Forces (SFs).The Police later cordoned off the area and conducted a search and found a large camp which may have housed up to 40 cadres of the GNLA
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May - 2 
The Telegraph reports that the Sanmilito Jonogosthiyo Oikyo Moncho — an umbrella body of non-Bodo organisations, on May 2, threatened to cut off the lifelines to the Northeast for an indefinite period if the killing of innocent persons does not sto
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The Telegraph reports that the Sanmilito Jonogosthiyo Oikyo Moncho — an umbrella body of non-Bodo organisations, on May 2, threatened to cut off the lifelines to the Northeast for an indefinite period if the killing of innocent persons does not stop in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District immediately. Addressing a news conference here this afternoon, spokesperson for the organisation, Jamsher Ali, said if one more innocent person is killed in the BTAD, they will launch indefinite economic blockades at Srirampur and Baxirhat from May 5, cutting off the region from the rest of the country. Reacting to the latest killings in the BTAD, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader, Akhil Gogoi sought deployment of the army and demanded resignation of chief minister Tarun Gogoi and BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary for their “failure” to maintain law and order.
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May - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called the attacks a cowardly act. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde spoke to Tarun Gogoi, and promised to send 10 additional companies of Central paramilitary forces sought by the State government, adds The Hindu.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called the attacks a cowardly act. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde spoke to Tarun Gogoi, and promised to send 10 additional companies of Central paramilitary forces sought by the State government, adds The Hindu.
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May - 2 
Clearly mentioning the involvement of the dreaded NDFB-IKS group in the killing of several innocent civilians at different areas under the BTAD, the Assam Police, on May 2, said the Bodo rebel group has become frustrated and as a result, they have ch
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Clearly mentioning the involvement of the dreaded NDFB-IKS group in the killing of several innocent civilians at different areas under the BTAD, the Assam Police, on May 2, said the Bodo rebel group has become frustrated and as a result, they have chosen a “soft target”, reports The Sentinel. Talking to reporters after attending a series of high level security meetings at Dispur, State DGP Khagen Sarma said, “Stern action will be taken against NDFB (S) group.” “In the last few months, 18 important cadres of NDFB (S) outfit were killed in encounter with security forces and also 42 important cadres of the outfit surrendered before security forces,” he said. “To show its strength, the outfit had earlier tried to attack security forces and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB, but failed in its attempt and became frustrated. To make its presence felt, they carried out the attack on civilians yesterday,” he added.
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May - 2 
Further, Minority students’ organisations in Assam have blamed Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary and chief minister Tarun Gogoi for the ongoing violence in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), reports The Telegraph on Ma
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Further, Minority students’ organisations in Assam have blamed Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary and chief minister Tarun Gogoi for the ongoing violence in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), reports The Telegraph on May 3. The general secretary of the All-Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Rezaul Karim Sarkar, on May 3, alleged Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Mohilary is the sole perpetrator of killings of people from the minority community in the BTAD. Ruling out the involvement of the NDFB (S) in the ongoing killings, the AAMSU leader demanded the immediate arrest of BPF leader Pramila Rani Brahma, accusing her of fanning the flames of hatred against the minority people for apparently rejecting her party in the recently-held Lok Sabha elections. Sarkar also demanded that the Congress snap its ties with the BPF and exhorted legislators and cabinet ministers from the minority community to quit the Congress government and the party for the interest of the minority community if the Congress government continues the alliance with the BPF.
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May - 2 
Meanwhile, former United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader and Independent candidate for Kokrajhar parliamentary constituency seat, Naba Sarania alias Hira Sarania, who was backed by the Sanmila Janagosthiya Aikya Mancha in the recently conclude
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Meanwhile, former United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader and Independent candidate for Kokrajhar parliamentary constituency seat, Naba Sarania alias Hira Sarania, who was backed by the Sanmila Janagosthiya Aikya Mancha in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, suspected the involvement of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the ongoing Kokrajhar violence, reports The Sentinel. Addressing the press in the city on May 2, Sarania said, “The government said it had information that such clashes might occur. If it did have prior information, why didn’t the government take any steps to prevent the violence. There is definitely some involvement of the government in this ongoing violence.” The former ULFA leader appealed to the government to take steps to end the mindless violence and threatened to launch an economic blockade in the State if it failed to do so. He said, “If the violence and killings does not stop by May 5, we will launch an economic blockade in all the entry gates of Lower Assam like Boxirhat Gate, Srirampur Gate, etc.”
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May - 2 
Meanwhile, indefinite curfew imposed in neighbouring Chirang District of the BTAD since the night of May 2 was relaxed for six hours from 10 am on May 4, District administration said.
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Meanwhile, indefinite curfew imposed in neighbouring Chirang District of the BTAD since the night of May 2 was relaxed for six hours from 10 am on May 4, District administration said.
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May - 2 
Nagaland Post on May 3 reports that NSCN-IM has created a new department under an ‘officer on special duty’ to follow strict orders and assignments so as to minimize all forms of “illegal activities” prevailing in and around Dimapur District.
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Nagaland Post on May 3 reports that NSCN-IM has created a new department under an ‘officer on special duty’ to follow strict orders and assignments so as to minimize all forms of “illegal activities” prevailing in and around Dimapur District.
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May - 2 
Nagaland Post on May 3 reports that NSCN-IM has created a new department under an ‘officer on special duty’ to follow strict orders and assignments so as to minimize all forms of “illegal activities” prevailing in and around Dimapur District.
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Nagaland Post on May 3 reports that NSCN-IM has created a new department under an ‘officer on special duty’ to follow strict orders and assignments so as to minimize all forms of “illegal activities” prevailing in and around Dimapur District.
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May - 2 
Nagaland Post reports on May 7 that SFs arrested one armed cadre of NSCN-KK, identified as H Akato Zhimo (33) on May 2 from Super Market near Saramati Hotel in Dimapur District, along with one 7 .65mm pistol and assorted ammunition.
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Nagaland Post reports on May 7 that SFs arrested one armed cadre of NSCN-KK, identified as H Akato Zhimo (33) on May 2 from Super Market near Saramati Hotel in Dimapur District, along with one 7 .65mm pistol and assorted ammunition.
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May - 2 
On the disclosure of Sanjay Sahu, his associate Muhammad Ayub Khan (40) was also arrested from the latter’s residence at Mantripukhri Bengali Colony. Also, on May 2, SFs arrested one KCP-Nongdrenkhomba cadre, identified as Ngangbam Sharat alias Somo
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On the disclosure of Sanjay Sahu, his associate Muhammad Ayub Khan (40) was also arrested from the latter’s residence at Mantripukhri Bengali Colony. Also, on May 2, SFs arrested one KCP-Nongdrenkhomba cadre, identified as Ngangbam Sharat alias Somo. One mobile phone handset and 200 gms of explosive material were seized from his possession. On the disclosure of Sharat, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Angom Aken alias German alias Chingkhei (24) was also pulled up from his residence. In further follow up action, a third cadre of the same outfit identified as Wahengbam John alias Thoi (24) was arrested.
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May - 2 
The Bodo People's Progressive Front (BPPF) said the killing in the BTAD could be a handiwork of the Government agency to divert the attention of the people who are by and large going against the ruling party, reports The Sentinel. Talking to reporter
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The Bodo People's Progressive Front (BPPF) said the killing in the BTAD could be a handiwork of the Government agency to divert the attention of the people who are by and large going against the ruling party, reports The Sentinel. Talking to reporters, BPPF President Rabiram Narzary said that yesterday’s killing could be a government’s conspiracy. He also demanded a high level inquiry into the incident.
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May - 2 
The Hindu reports that seven people, including two children and four women, were killed in an attack by suspected IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants in Balaparajan Village-1 under Goreswar Police Stati
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The Hindu reports that seven people, including two children and four women, were killed in an attack by suspected IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants in Balaparajan Village-1 under Goreswar Police Station in Kokrajhar District under Bodoland Territorial Administrative District (BTAD) of Assam on May 2 (today). A group of heavily armed extremists swooped down on two houses in the village at around 1 am and opened indiscriminate fire, killing seven persons on the spot. Two persons were seriously injured.
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May - 2 
The NDFB-IKS also has earlier warned the State and Government of India for tit for tat action against the systematic killings of their members and also cautioned the founder Chairman of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary to stay away from involving in fratrici
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The NDFB-IKS also has earlier warned the State and Government of India for tit for tat action against the systematic killings of their members and also cautioned the founder Chairman of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary to stay away from involving in fratricidal killings, report The Sentinel
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May - 2 
The Shillong Times reports on May 3 that one KYKL militant Shakil Ahmed was arrested by Assam Rifles on May 2, during an operation at Lamlai in Imphal East District by the 30 Assam Rifles (AR). A9mm pistol and three live rounds were recovered from th
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The Shillong Times reports on May 3 that one KYKL militant Shakil Ahmed was arrested by Assam Rifles on May 2, during an operation at Lamlai in Imphal East District by the 30 Assam Rifles (AR). A9mm pistol and three live rounds were recovered from the militant.
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May - 2 May - 3
The Shillong Times reports that Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued a businessman earlier abducted on April 29 by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from his farmhouse at Pasighat in East Siang District af
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The Shillong Times reports that Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued a businessman earlier abducted on April 29 by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from his farmhouse at Pasighat in East Siang District after a fierce encounter with the rebel outfit at Bora Jaldobi village in Assam’s Dhemaji District, a top Police officer said on May 3. A Police team lead by East Siang Superintendent of Police (SP), Devendra Arya rescued 65-year-old Keshav Pandey from the captivity of the militants after about one hour gun battle in the night of May 2 and arrested four cadres, identified as Rajiv Narzary, Suresh Basumatary, Bolin Boro and Tengana Narzary while three others managed to escape. Pandey, who owns a cattle farm near Partung area inside the Daying Ering Wildlife sanctuary was abducted after a few miscreants entered his farm disconnecting the power supply.
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May - 2 May - 3
The Shillong Times reports that East Khasi Hills Police have arrested Hynniewtrep National A’chik Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani for his alleged links with the banned rebel outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). Kharbani
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The Shillong Times reports that East Khasi Hills Police have arrested Hynniewtrep National A’chik Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani for his alleged links with the banned rebel outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). Kharbani and four others arrested from Rangthong village, South West Khasi Hills when they were on their way to Shillong on May 2. “We had specific input that Kharbani recently had gone to Bangladesh to meet the top leaders of the HNLC,” Police sources said. It is also revealed that among those arrested along with Kharbani, one was a former member of the banned outfit. All of them were produced in a court on May 3. The court, meanwhile, remanded them in five-day Police custody. “All the arrested are having links with HNLC. We have also seized some demand notes along with the letter heads of the banned outfit,” a senior police official said. Replying to a query, the senior Police also informed that the HANM president was helping the outfit in various ways including by generating fund for the council. The HANM president was arrested earlier on two occasions for illegal possession of arms.
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May - 2 
The Telegraph reports that the Police, on May 2, rescued five people who were abducted by suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants on May 1. The five persons identified as Mithun Das, Sunny Das, Boloram Das, Kulendra Singh and Dhar
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The Telegraph reports that the Police, on May 2, rescued five people who were abducted by suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants on May 1. The five persons identified as Mithun Das, Sunny Das, Boloram Das, Kulendra Singh and Dharmendra Singh were abducted at gunpoint by a 10 to 12-member group of KPLT from an IBP petrol pump in the Geleki area in Karbi Anglong District on National Highway 37 near Kaziranga National Park. The abductees were taken to an undisclosed hill range .The police said that they arrested suspected cadres of KPLT and with the information gathered from interrogation search was launched resulting in safe return of all five on May 2.
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May - 3 
In another incident a cadre of Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland(NNC-FGN) Acii Vadeo from Puruba village, Phek district was arrested by 11AR for collecting illegal tax from civil trucks.
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In another incident a cadre of Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland(NNC-FGN) Acii Vadeo from Puruba village, Phek district was arrested by 11AR for collecting illegal tax from civil trucks.
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May - 3 
Bodos and Bengali-speaking Muslims continued to flee their homes in western Assam on May 3, reports The Times of India. Curfew was relaxed for four hours in Kokrajhar from noon on May 3 as no fresh attacks were reported in the last 24 hours. Thirty-t
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Bodos and Bengali-speaking Muslims continued to flee their homes in western Assam on May 3, reports The Times of India. Curfew was relaxed for four hours in Kokrajhar from noon on May 3 as no fresh attacks were reported in the last 24 hours. Thirty-two people have been killed since May 1. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said about 300 people from both the communities had taken shelter at relief camps.
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May - 3 
Guwahati Sanmilita Nagarik Adhikar Suraksha Mancha, a citizens' forum which organized a met on May 3, demanded a judicial inquiry into the violence. Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury, senior advocate and state president of Samajwadi party, said the arms a
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Guwahati Sanmilita Nagarik Adhikar Suraksha Mancha, a citizens' forum which organized a met on May 3, demanded a judicial inquiry into the violence. Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury, senior advocate and state president of Samajwadi party, said the arms available in BTAD should be seized. "Arms are the main problem. The arms should be seized as soon as possible," he added. "We would like to appeal to the people as a whole that this is not a communal violence but a political one. People are being killed for political reasons. The leaders and public representatives should refrain from making statements which can ignite communal tension," he added.
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May - 3 
Meanwhile, for the unconditional release of HANM president Lamphrang Kharbani and threatened to announce a total shutdown of all the State Government offices and departments including central government on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if it is not met, report
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Meanwhile, for the unconditional release of HANM president Lamphrang Kharbani and threatened to announce a total shutdown of all the State Government offices and departments including central government on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if it is not met, reports The Sentinel on May 4. Condemning the arrest of the HANM leader the HNLC said that the allegations made by the police are totally baseless and “has no grounds to stand upon.”
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May - 3 
Meanwhile, the Cachar Police suspects the involvement of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) behind the incident when an IED, 35 gelignite (blasting gelatin) sticks, caches of nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose and 20 powerful deto
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Meanwhile, the Cachar Police suspects the involvement of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) behind the incident when an IED, 35 gelignite (blasting gelatin) sticks, caches of nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose and 20 powerful detonators were recovered a bus on May 1 at Sibtilla in Cachar District, reports The Telegraph India on May 4. Although four people were arrested, the Police suspect that they were just couriers. According to some Police Sources the NSCN-K was involved in the incident. The Police stated that the explosives were to be used to blow up a bridge on the Barak river near Pailapoor township in Cachar District.
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May - 3 
On May 3, Imphal West commandos arrested KCP-Noyon cadre, identified as Abujam Shidam Meetei from Pukhao. Investigation revealed that he is working as publicity secretary of KCP-Noyon group.
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On May 3, Imphal West commandos arrested KCP-Noyon cadre, identified as Abujam Shidam Meetei from Pukhao. Investigation revealed that he is working as publicity secretary of KCP-Noyon group.
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May - 3 
on May 4 reported that three militants were arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) in separate incidents. On May 2 a cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi(NSCN-KK) H Akato Zhimo from Hotovi in Dimapur was arrested by 29 Assam Rifles (AR
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on May 4 reported that three militants were arrested by Assam Rifles (AR) in separate incidents. On May 2 a cadre of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi(NSCN-KK) H Akato Zhimo from Hotovi in Dimapur was arrested by 29 Assam Rifles (AR) from Dimpaur. A 7.65mm pistol and assorted ammunition were recovered from him. In a separate incident 37 AR arrested one man near NIT Complex, in Chumukedima village Dimapur. A .22 automatic Pistol, two rounds of ammunition, three barrels of .22 Rifle were were recovered from his possession. He was handed was handed over to Diphupar Police Station In another incident a cadre of Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland(NNC-FGN) Acii Vadeo from Puruba village, Phek district was arrested by 11AR for collecting illegal tax from civil trucks.
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May - 3 
Responding to criticism about his alleged failure to check fresh violence, Hagrama Mohilary, BPF president and chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Council, which governs the BTAD, said he would not mind if the BTC was dismissed if this cou
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Responding to criticism about his alleged failure to check fresh violence, Hagrama Mohilary, BPF president and chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Council, which governs the BTAD, said he would not mind if the BTC was dismissed if this could restore normalcy in the area. He said there were reports about the involvement of the NDFB-IKS and appealed to all to maintain peace.
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May - 3 
Senior BPF legislator Pramila Rani Brahma, whose arrest has been demanded by a section in the Congress for the violence in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), on May 3, demanded a CBI probe into the attacks to get to the bottom of the tru
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Senior BPF legislator Pramila Rani Brahma, whose arrest has been demanded by a section in the Congress for the violence in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), on May 3, demanded a CBI probe into the attacks to get to the bottom of the truth, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 3 
The Hindu reports that nine more bodies were recovered from a village in Baksa District in the morning of May 3 (today), taking the toll to 32 in the violence unleashed by IK Songbhijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) mili
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The Hindu reports that nine more bodies were recovered from a village in Baksa District in the morning of May 3 (today), taking the toll to 32 in the violence unleashed by IK Songbhijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants in Bodoland Territorial Administration Districts (BTAD) area in Assam. The bodies of the victims, including four children and two women, were recovered from Khagrabari village under Salbari sub-division adjacent to the Manas National Park, official sources said. Bodies of two children were identified as Ilina Khatun and Ariful Islam. Besides Chirang and parts of Dhubri Districts, indefinite curfew has also been imposed in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts where 23 people were killed. The violence started when heavily armed NDFB-IKS militants entered a house and shot dead three members of a family, including two women, and injured an infant of a minority community near Ananda Bazar area in Baksa District on May 1. This was followed by indiscriminate firing by the insurgents at Balapara-I village in neighbouring Kokrajhar District in the early hours on May 2 which left eight persons dead and injuring several others in their own houses. Again, in the night of May 2, 12 bullet-riddled bodies, including those of five women and a child, were recovered from Nankekhadrabari and Nayanguri villages in Baksa District where nearly 100 houses and a wooden bridge were set ablaze by the militants. The Army has been staging flag marches in the violence-hit areas to instill confidence among people and to bring the situation under control, sources said.
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May - 3 
The Sangai Express on May 3 reports that a grenade was found at the gate of one Hijam Ibotombi, residence at Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal in the morning of May 2.The grenade was later retrieved by a team of Imphal West Commandos.
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The Sangai Express on May 3 reports that a grenade was found at the gate of one Hijam Ibotombi, residence at Uripok Yambem Leikai in Imphal in the morning of May 2.The grenade was later retrieved by a team of Imphal West Commandos.
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May - 3 
The Sangai Express reports that Troops of Red Shield Division reportedly apprehended armed cadres of (KCP-MC) and PLA during the early hours of May 3 in the general area of Heibong Pokpi. KCP-MC namely Laishram Birsing alias Bira was arrested along w
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The Sangai Express reports that Troops of Red Shield Division reportedly apprehended armed cadres of (KCP-MC) and PLA during the early hours of May 3 in the general area of Heibong Pokpi. KCP-MC namely Laishram Birsing alias Bira was arrested along with recovering one 9mm pistol with magazine and four live rounds. Based on information from the apprehended cadre, another operation was launched in general area of Langjing leading to the arrest of an armed cadre of PLA identified as Konjengbam Bisojit alias Kunja Singh and recovery of one 9mm pistol, one
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May - 3 May - 4
The Sentinel reports that the newly formed Bru National Army (BNA) stands neutralized with the arrests of top leadership during the wee hours of May 4 from village Kholakhal in Cachar District of South Assam. Based on specific input, Security Forces
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The Sentinel reports that the newly formed Bru National Army (BNA) stands neutralized with the arrests of top leadership during the wee hours of May 4 from village Kholakhal in Cachar District of South Assam. Based on specific input, Security Forces launched operation, named “Op Sickle”, on the night of May 3, 2014. The operation led to the arrests of BNA ‘chief’ Oranjoy alias Lal Thazuala, 'general secretary' Rajesh Chorkhi, Luarjoy Reang and Bailoram Reang. They are residents of Mizoram and Assam. The Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in a remote village of Kulichara forest in the night of May 3 and 4. On search of the area, large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered which included four AK–47 rifles, six AK magazines, 122 rounds of AK–47, two –12 Bore Double barrel guns, three– 12 Bore Single barrel guns, one 9 mm Country made Pistol, four 9 mm ball rounds, one BNA accounting and extortion diary, four Mobile Phones and other war like stores
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May - 4 
Further, a militant of KCP-KK Nganba faction, identified as Paonam Ricky alias Sana alias Tutu was arrested by a commando unit of Bishnupur District Police while conducting a search operation at Keinou Bazar on May 4. One demand letter of the KCP and
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Further, a militant of KCP-KK Nganba faction, identified as Paonam Ricky alias Sana alias Tutu was arrested by a commando unit of Bishnupur District Police while conducting a search operation at Keinou Bazar on May 4. One demand letter of the KCP and one mobile phone handset with SIM card were seized from his possession.
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May - 4 
Further, the State government decided to hand over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, “Let the NIA investigate who is involved… I want to coordinate with neighbouring Bhutan as the militants
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Further, the State government decided to hand over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, “Let the NIA investigate who is involved… I want to coordinate with neighbouring Bhutan as the militants may hide there after committing the crime. If the NIA comes then that can be done.”
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May - 4 
In a follow up action, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Taorem Gourashyam Meitei alias Ranjit (28) was arrested from Thangmeiband near THAU ground.
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In a follow up action, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Taorem Gourashyam Meitei alias Ranjit (28) was arrested from Thangmeiband near THAU ground.
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May - 4 
Meanwhile, Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) Sushilkumar Shinde said on April 4, "During the last few days, there have been wanton acts of depredation leading to the deaths of 32 persons, mainly women and children. Out of these 32 persons, 31 belo
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Meanwhile, Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) Sushilkumar Shinde said on April 4, "During the last few days, there have been wanton acts of depredation leading to the deaths of 32 persons, mainly women and children. Out of these 32 persons, 31 belonged to minority community. The objective of this group seems to be aimed at starting a full fledged communal conflagration," reports Times of India. "It is noteworthy that these acts (of violence in Kokrajhar and Baksa regions of Assam) started only after the group started steadily losing its cadres either by surrender or elimination during operations when they opened fire on the forces," Shinde said, without naming the "group", the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS). He added that the MHA had already deployed 43 companies of Central Forces and was in the process of sending an additional 1,000 personnel. In addition, he noted, 1,500 soldiers of the Army had been positioned in the violence-hit areas. "These numbers are not fixed and can be increased as per requirement," he said
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May - 4 
Nagaland Post on May 4 reports that a combined team from Patsoi, Singjamei and Churachandpur Police stations conducted earth excavating work at Ngloi hills near Mata Lambulane in Churachandpur District, a place located near a Assam Rifles post where
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Nagaland Post on May 4 reports that a combined team from Patsoi, Singjamei and Churachandpur Police stations conducted earth excavating work at Ngloi hills near Mata Lambulane in Churachandpur District, a place located near a Assam Rifles post where cadres of KCP-Nongdrenkhomba faction had stayed for sometime after the faction entered into a tripartite suspension of operation with the Centre and state government. A piece of bone and some clothing suspected to be belonged to the missing cadre, Laiphrakpam Roshan aka Gopen has been recovered.
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May - 4 
The Hindu reports that three militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants were killed in two separate encounters with a joint team of the Police; the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF); an
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The Hindu reports that three militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants were killed in two separate encounters with a joint team of the Police; the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF); and the Army, on May 4 in Sonitpur and Udalguri Districts.
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May - 4 
The NDFB-IKS, meanwhile, has denied its involvement in the violence, claiming it was “a political conspiracy by the Assam government to trigger clashes between two communities.” A press statement by NDFB’s ‘Secretary (Information and Publicity Wing)’
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The NDFB-IKS, meanwhile, has denied its involvement in the violence, claiming it was “a political conspiracy by the Assam government to trigger clashes between two communities.” A press statement by NDFB’s ‘Secretary (Information and Publicity Wing)’, N.E. Esara, said: “We ask the Assam government and its officials to stay away from such accusation without the slightest justification.”
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May - 4 
The Times of India reports on May 5 that, condemning the killing of innocent villagers in Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), people from different walks of life have advocated seizure of illegal arms in the region. Even Assam governor JB Pat
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The Times of India reports on May 5 that, condemning the killing of innocent villagers in Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), people from different walks of life have advocated seizure of illegal arms in the region. Even Assam governor JB Patnaik has asked the State Government to seize illegal arms in the BTAD region. On May 3, the governor said house-to-house search should be conducted to bring an end to this problem. A senior police official said more than 100 illegal arms have been seized in BTAD during the time of elections. He added that since January 2014, 42 militants of IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have laid down their arms, while 18 others have been killed in encounters by police and the Army. According to sources, there are around 200 members of NDFB-IKS active in BTAD at present. "The arms which are available in BTAD have led to these killings. This is a very unfortunate incident and we condemn it. We have been appealing to the state government for seizure of all the illegal arms at the earliest, but there is no action from the authorities concerned," said Aditya Khaklari, general secretary of All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS).
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May - 5 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had on May 5, turned down the demand to arm those affected by violence in BTAD for self-defence, following strong opposition from Bodo and non-Bodo organisations
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had on May 5, turned down the demand to arm those affected by violence in BTAD for self-defence, following strong opposition from Bodo and non-Bodo organisations
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May - 5 
Assam Tribune reports on May 6 that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has assured a delegation of the Sanmilita Janagosthi Aikya Mancha (SJAM) the Government would take immediate steps to seize all illegal weapons. He further said that he has requeste
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Assam Tribune reports on May 6 that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has assured a delegation of the Sanmilita Janagosthi Aikya Mancha (SJAM) the Government would take immediate steps to seize all illegal weapons. He further said that he has requested the Government of India (GoI) not to withdraw para-military forces from the State and to station them for a longer period to instill confidence among the people.
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May - 5 
In related news Telegraph India on May 6 reports that few incidents of violence were reported during the bandh in Assam. The bandh paralysed life in Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Dibrugarh and Cachar Districts with most shops, educational institutions a
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In related news Telegraph India on May 6 reports that few incidents of violence were reported during the bandh in Assam. The bandh paralysed life in Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Dibrugarh and Cachar Districts with most shops, educational institutions and business establishments remaining shut. Its effect was partial in Bongaigaon and the Upper Assam Districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar and Golaghat with only a few shops and educational institutions remaining closed.
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May - 5 
Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that an individual was arrested at Marwaripatty, near Nagon. A 9mm Pistol and two live ammunitions were recovered from him.
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Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that an individual was arrested at Marwaripatty, near Nagon. A 9mm Pistol and two live ammunitions were recovered from him.
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May - 5 
Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary, who is also president of Bodoland Peoples’ front (BPF) has opposed the matter of providing legal licensed arms to the common public of BTAD region. He
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Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary, who is also president of Bodoland Peoples’ front (BPF) has opposed the matter of providing legal licensed arms to the common public of BTAD region. He stated that giving arms to common public would create more violence in the region and if the government gives arms to public then the reality of the failure of security arrangement would come in light. He also mentioned that it is not acceptable for the public as well. Meanwhile, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) also opposed providing legal arms to the public of BTAD. Promod Boro President of ABSU said that the idea of providing legal arms to the public in BTAD for their life security is very unfortunate and that the government has not been able to control extremist activities in the region.
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May - 5 
Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that the Meghalaya Police have registered a case against Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) publicity secretary, Sainkupar Nongtraw for threatening Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem through an e–mai
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Sentinel Assam on May 6 reports that the Meghalaya Police have registered a case against Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) publicity secretary, Sainkupar Nongtraw for threatening Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem through an e–mail statement. In an email sent on May 4 Sainkupar Nongtraw accused Syiem of being more interested in providing security to Nepalese foreign nationals in areas infested by them but police failed to provide security to the Hynniewtrep people residing in Langpih.
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May - 5 
Sentinel Assam reports on May 6 that one more body was recovered at Joypurghat in Baksa District’s Narayanguri on May 5 taking the total death to 33 in Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) violence. Meanwhile Security Forces (SFs) have been dire
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Sentinel Assam reports on May 6 that one more body was recovered at Joypurghat in Baksa District’s Narayanguri on May 5 taking the total death to 33 in Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) violence. Meanwhile Security Forces (SFs) have been directed to launch an intensive drive for recovery of illegal weapons with the assistance of Army in Baksa and Kokrajhar Districts. The Assam Government has decided to institute a judicial inquiry to probe into the sudden eruption of violence in BTAD. The decision to institute a judicial inquiry was taken at a security meeting held in Dispur on May 5.
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May - 5 
Separately, taking strong cognizance of the four-day office picketing call by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government on May 5, appealed the public in general and Government employees in particular to refrain from pay
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Separately, taking strong cognizance of the four-day office picketing call by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government on May 5, appealed the public in general and Government employees in particular to refrain from paying heed to this unreasonable call and to carry on with their daily activities without any fear or apprehension of reprisals, reports The Shillong Times. HNLC has called a shutdown in Government offices on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if arrested Hynniewtred A'chic National Movement (HANM) 'president' Lamphrang Kharbani and four others are not released immediately. HNLC 'publicity secretary' Sainkupar Nongtraw had earlier said the Police should release the arrested persons unconditionally.
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May - 5 
The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that the law and order situation is continuing to improve in Districts of Baksa and Kokrajhar. No incident of violence has been reported for last 72 hours. Meanwhile the twelve hour Bandhs called by Muslim Students’
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The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that the law and order situation is continuing to improve in Districts of Baksa and Kokrajhar. No incident of violence has been reported for last 72 hours. Meanwhile the twelve hour Bandhs called by Muslim Students’ Union of Assam (MUSA) and by a conglomerate of 25 organisations in Cachar district to protest the recent killings in BTAD brought life to a standstill in Assam.
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May - 5 
The Sangai Express on May 6 reports that shots were fired by armed men at a railway construction site in under Nungba police station in Tamenglong District and injured a truck driver. Meanwhile Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) on May 5 denied any relat
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The Sangai Express on May 6 reports that shots were fired by armed men at a railway construction site in under Nungba police station in Tamenglong District and injured a truck driver. Meanwhile Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) on May 5 denied any relation with Sanjoy Shahu and Mohammed Ayub Khan, who were arrested on May 1 by Imphal West commandos.
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May - 5 
The Sentinel reports on May 6 that in the wake of allegations levelled by Minister Siddique Ahmed and a whole lot of non–Bodo organizations that the BPF was behind the recent violence in the BTAD, and the demand that BPF leader Pramila Rani Brahma sh
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The Sentinel reports on May 6 that in the wake of allegations levelled by Minister Siddique Ahmed and a whole lot of non–Bodo organizations that the BPF was behind the recent violence in the BTAD, and the demand that BPF leader Pramila Rani Brahma should be booked for her controversial statement, the BPF, on May 5, counter–attacked Ahmed and organizations that had blamed the party for the recent violence. BPF Member of Parliament P (Rajya Sabha) Biswajit Daimary said, ‘‘Siddique Ahmed is trying to exploit Muslim sentiment, adding, ‘‘Behind the BTAD violence, external forces have been at work. We welcome the investigation to be conducted by the NIA. Some organizations are blaming the BPF because of the fear that the NIA investigation will reveal the whole truth.’’
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May - 5 
The Shilling Times reports on May 7 that the recovery of a body of a Bangladeshi national from Meghalaya territory has compelled the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) to hold a flag meeting to douse any flare up on the vo
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The Shilling Times reports on May 7 that the recovery of a body of a Bangladeshi national from Meghalaya territory has compelled the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) to hold a flag meeting to douse any flare up on the volatile international border. According to delayed reports, the decomposed body of a Bangladeshi national was recovered from a forest near the Indo-Bangladesh border at Rasnagre village in South Garo Hills on April 23.
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May - 5 
The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that four people were injured in police firing in Assam’s Nagaon District on a mob protesting against BTAD violence during the 12-hour state-wide bandh on May 5. The Police fired on the mob at Doboka area when supp
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The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that four people were injured in police firing in Assam’s Nagaon District on a mob protesting against BTAD violence during the 12-hour state-wide bandh on May 5. The Police fired on the mob at Doboka area when supporters of Muslim Students Union, which had called the bandh, attacked and threw stones at them when asked to withdraw the road blocks.
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May - 5 
The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that six women workers were injured on May 5 when a bomb exploded in a stone crushing factory in Thoubal Kiyam Siphai area in the Thoubal District of Manipur. Although it is not clear who is responsible for the bla
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The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that six women workers were injured on May 5 when a bomb exploded in a stone crushing factory in Thoubal Kiyam Siphai area in the Thoubal District of Manipur. Although it is not clear who is responsible for the blast, the militants who demanded money from the owner is said to be behind the blast. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 5 
The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that the 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups have given one-week deadline to the Meghalaya Government for the unconditional release of three NGOs members who were arrested during the ILP agitations in th
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The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that the 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups have given one-week deadline to the Meghalaya Government for the unconditional release of three NGOs members who were arrested during the ILP agitations in the later part of 2013. The arrested members are Khasi Students Union (KSU) activists Johny Sohkhlet and Readytonstone Nongrum and Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) member Everson Syngkon. They have been booked under the Meghalaya Prevention Detention Act (MPDA). “Chief Minister Mukul Sangma had assured that the Government would consider the demand to release them from jail during the recent second round meeting to deliberate on the issue of influx,” The Federation of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) ‘president’ Joe Marwein informed after a meeting of the 13 pressure groups on May 5.
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May - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that the Centre, on May 5, said no restriction has been imposed on the top leadership of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on participating in any meeting of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). O
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The Shillong Times reports that the Centre, on May 5, said no restriction has been imposed on the top leadership of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on participating in any meeting of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). On FNR’s allegation that the Centre did not permit the NSCN-IM leadership to participate in the meeting in Kolkata (West Bengal), a Home Ministry official (MHA) said, “It is clarified that no request for travel either from NSCN (IM) or the state government was ever received by the Home Ministry. Hence the question of denial of permission does not arise”. The Home Ministry clarified that it has never imposed any restriction in travel of NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Th Muivah. In its efforts to bring permanent peace in Nagaland, the FNR has facilitated a series of formal and informal meetings among the leaders of various Naga groups. A five-day meeting was organised in Kolkata from April 29 to May 3, with the intent to engage and explore creative atmosphere in Nagaland.
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May - 5 
The Telegraph reports on May 6 that Dispur has requisitioned National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to carry out a search operation in the Beki river for missing persons after the violence at Narayanguri and Khagrabari in Baksa District si
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The Telegraph reports on May 6 that Dispur has requisitioned National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to carry out a search operation in the Beki river for missing persons after the violence at Narayanguri and Khagrabari in Baksa District since May 1. Baksa deputy commissioner Vinod Seshan told The Telegraph on May 6 that a search and rescue team of the NDRF’s first battalion is on its way from Guwahati and they will launch a full-fledged search operation in the river from morning of May 7 (today). Additional Director-General of Police (law and order), A. P. Raut, said 15 people are still missing from the area. It is suspected that these persons could have drowned in the river while attempting to escape the attackers. The deputy commissioner said normality is returning to Baksa District as no fresh incidents of violence have been reported from any part of the District in the last 90 hours. A relief camp has been set up at Gobardhana where around 500 people are taking shelter. “We are providing them food and other necessary items,” Seshan said.
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May - 5 
Times Of India on May 6 reports that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to sit for a detailed discussion with the state home department in Dispur and draw up a strategy to probe the recent violence in Assam. In response to the request
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Times Of India on May 6 reports that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to sit for a detailed discussion with the state home department in Dispur and draw up a strategy to probe the recent violence in Assam. In response to the request of the State Government, a senior officer of the NIA arrived in Assam on May 5 to finalise the modalities of taking over the investigation. In related news Times of India reports that 26 people including five forest officials have been arrested in connection with the massacre from Narayanguri. Police officials stated that "Empty cartridges of forest department sanctioned rifles and mobile phones were recovered from the villages where the attack took place. The villages are located on the edge of Manas National Park. Preliminary investigations revealed that some of forest volunteers were former militants and still had connections with Bodo ultras."
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, despite opposition from several quarters, the State Government has given its nod to setting up of two official camps for ANVC-B, one in West Khasi Hills and another in North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 7. A Home depart
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Meanwhile, despite opposition from several quarters, the State Government has given its nod to setting up of two official camps for ANVC-B, one in West Khasi Hills and another in North Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 7. A Home department official said on May 5, that since many ANVC-B cadres hail from West Khasi Hills, the Government has allowed setting up of a camp in that district as it would prove to be ‘conducive for the cadres’. Justifying the decision to set up the second camp in North Garo Hills, the official said that since many ANVC-B cadres hailed from Assam, the location was ideal.
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May - 6 
Also, for the introduction of a system of spot verification of people entering Meghalaya, as demanded by the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups, it would be necessary to create an Influx Control Protocol (ICP) through an amendment of the Constitution, lawyer
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Also, for the introduction of a system of spot verification of people entering Meghalaya, as demanded by the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups, it would be necessary to create an Influx Control Protocol (ICP) through an amendment of the Constitution, lawyer Erwin K. Syiem Sutnga has said in a letter addressed to Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, reports The Shillong Times on May 6.
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May - 6 
Death toll in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) violence has gone up to 39 with seven more bodies being recovered from near the Beki River in Baksa District during the last 12 hours, The Assam Tribune reports on May 7. So far, 32 bodies
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Death toll in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) violence has gone up to 39 with seven more bodies being recovered from near the Beki River in Baksa District during the last 12 hours, The Assam Tribune reports on May 7. So far, 32 bodies have been recovered in Baksa, while the remaining seven were recovered in Kokrajhar, Inspector General of Police (BTAD) LR Bishnoi said.
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May - 6 
In Guwahati, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Police held a high-level meeting to chalk out a co-ordinated strategy to probe the BTAD killings, The Telegraph reports on May 7. Although the NIA is yet to formally register a case in th
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In Guwahati, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Police held a high-level meeting to chalk out a co-ordinated strategy to probe the BTAD killings, The Telegraph reports on May 7. Although the NIA is yet to formally register a case in this connection, the Assam government has referred five cases. Police suspect the involvement of the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in the killings. “The support required by the NIA, including logistics and manpower, to carry out the investigation were discussed in the meeting,” a Police official said. A preliminary report about the violence will be submitted, after which the NIA will formally take up the investigation.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, cadres of Military Faction of Kangleipak Communist Party(KCP-MC) which is a signatory of suspension of operation (SoO) has left their temporary camp in Imphal West after a Police raid on May 6, reports Nagaland Post. This was a part of an
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Meanwhile, cadres of Military Faction of Kangleipak Communist Party(KCP-MC) which is a signatory of suspension of operation (SoO) has left their temporary camp in Imphal West after a Police raid on May 6, reports Nagaland Post. This was a part of an investigation for the missing two cadres of the group who were allegedly killed inside the camp during the last Yaoshang (Holi) festival.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, Security personnel on May 6 recovered three firearms, 45 rounds of ammunition and a grenade from BTAD.
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Meanwhile, Security personnel on May 6 recovered three firearms, 45 rounds of ammunition and a grenade from BTAD.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, the Police said the IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) had carried out the massacres in Baska and Korajahar to avenge the killing of three of their cadres in an encounter in Sonitpur District on April 30. Howev
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Meanwhile, the Police said the IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) had carried out the massacres in Baska and Korajahar to avenge the killing of three of their cadres in an encounter in Sonitpur District on April 30. However, the affected people, the All India United Democratic Front, which is the major Opposition party in the State, the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Aikyamancha (SJA) and some of its constituent organisations pointed a finger at the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), the ruling party in the Bodoland Territorial Administrative District (BTAD). They alleged that the former cadres of the erstwhile Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) had carried out the attacks on Muslim families as a BPF legislator and senior leader, Pramila Rani Brahma, had alleged that the party candidate from the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency, Chandan Brahma, was likely to lose the elections as the majority Muslims had not voted for him. Brahma later withdrew the statement on a party directive. The BPF was formed by former leaders of the erstwhile BLT. The BPF, however, denied any involvement of those cadres and maintained that the massacre of Muslims had nothing to do with the election.
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May - 6 
Separately, following the allegations regarding the alleged killing of two cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) inside the URF designated camp and reportedly they were later buried inside the camp located at the 9th Dogra Regiment D-Coy Loitang
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Separately, following the allegations regarding the alleged killing of two cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) inside the URF designated camp and reportedly they were later buried inside the camp located at the 9th Dogra Regiment D-Coy Loitang Khunou (Spinning Mill) in North Imphal, a search operation was conducted for the dead bodies by a team of police on May 6, reports The Sangai Express. However, during the search operation, the Police and forensic expert team didn’t recover anything. It may be recalled here that on March 19, 2014, a complaint was lodged at Sekmai police station by the URF regarding the missing of the two URF cadres. The two URF cadres who reportedly went missing on March 18 were identified as Irengbam Bode alias Washington and Pukhrambam Somorjit.
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May - 6 
Separately, NSCN-KK has reaffirmed its previous decision issued on July 27, 2012 pertaining extraction and exploration of oil in the State, reports Nagaland Post on May 7. Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) stated that following the decision
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Separately, NSCN-KK has reaffirmed its previous decision issued on July 27, 2012 pertaining extraction and exploration of oil in the State, reports Nagaland Post on May 7. Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) stated that following the decision of the joint meeting of National Political Advisory Council (NPAC), “the cabinet” has reiterated that any company, Indian or international “must first setting up oil refinery and other necessary infrastructure” to ensure that employment and other opportunities to be available to the Naga youths.
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May - 6 
Separately, the Naga frontal organisations both from Nagaland and Manipur, on May 6, called for the Nagas to stand united and carry forward the fight of the Nagas’ cause to further height. United Naga Council (UNC) has reaffirmed its stand for a
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Separately, the Naga frontal organisations both from Nagaland and Manipur, on May 6, called for the Nagas to stand united and carry forward the fight of the Nagas’ cause to further height. United Naga Council (UNC) has reaffirmed its stand for an immediate alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur, pending settlement of the indo-Naga issue, adds Nagaland Post.
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May - 6 
The Assam Tribune reports on May 6 that the main problem in Assam now is the abundance of illegal weapons not only with the militants but also with former militants and other anti-social elements. Inspector General of Assam Police, Law and Order, S.N
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The Assam Tribune reports on May 6 that the main problem in Assam now is the abundance of illegal weapons not only with the militants but also with former militants and other anti-social elements. Inspector General of Assam Police, Law and Order, S.N. Singh revealed that more than 28,000 persons in the State have licensed weapons, but there have been hardly any report of misuse of such weapons. The problem is with illegal weapons and though the Assam Police is maintaining a drive to recover such weapons, the problem still remains. He said that since January, 2014 more than 160 illegal weapons have been seized and interestingly around 90 percent of those were recovered from the BTAD area
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May - 6 
The Shilling Times reports on May 7 that the recovery of a body of a Bangladeshi national from Meghalaya territory has compelled the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) to hold a flag meeting to douse any flare up on the vo
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The Shilling Times reports on May 7 that the recovery of a body of a Bangladeshi national from Meghalaya territory has compelled the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) to hold a flag meeting to douse any flare up on the volatile international border. According to delayed reports, the decomposed body of a Bangladeshi national was recovered from a forest near the Indo-Bangladesh border at Rasnagre village in South Garo Hills on April 23.
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May - 6 
The Telegraph reports that a bomb blast took place in the house of Abdul Awal, a medicine trader at Katiar-Alga village under Fakirganj Police station in Dhubri District in the night of May 6. However, no one was injured in the blast. A source in the
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The Telegraph reports that a bomb blast took place in the house of Abdul Awal, a medicine trader at Katiar-Alga village under Fakirganj Police station in Dhubri District in the night of May 6. However, no one was injured in the blast. A source in the village said unknown men had demanded INR 500,000 from Awal since April 15.
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May - 6 
The Telegraph reports that Bodo organizations on May 6 called for an arms-free society and urged the State Government to seize all weapons, illegal and licensed, from citizens, including surrendered militants. The Bodoland Peoples’ Progressive Front
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The Telegraph reports that Bodo organizations on May 6 called for an arms-free society and urged the State Government to seize all weapons, illegal and licensed, from citizens, including surrendered militants. The Bodoland Peoples’ Progressive Front (BPPF), the main Opposition in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which governs the BTAD, said the Bodos had suffered most because of availability of illegal arms in Assam. BPPF President Rabiram Narzary said that over a hundred people, including 25 party workers, had become victims of illegal arms since 2006. He said the party has been long demanding seizure of all illegal arms but the Government has not taken any step to root out the menace. Narzary accused the State Government of giving scope to militants to carry out illegal activities. Without taking names, he alleged that illegal arms were being used under political patronage.
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May - 7 
Meanwhile, the inmates of a relief camp at Narayanguri in Assam’s Baksa District, on May 7, produced the identity card of a Manas National Park staff before Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi as “evidence” of the alleged involvement of forest personnel in
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Meanwhile, the inmates of a relief camp at Narayanguri in Assam’s Baksa District, on May 7, produced the identity card of a Manas National Park staff before Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi as “evidence” of the alleged involvement of forest personnel in the carnage on May 1. The identity card of Mallajit Kherkatary, conservation volunteer for Manas Tiger Project under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), was found by residents the next day during a search for bodies.
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May - 7 
The Assam Tribune reports that State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 7 called for urgent Central intervention in the face of fears that the situation may deteriorate after May 16. He held that while the rest of the State has witnessed decentra
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The Assam Tribune reports that State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 7 called for urgent Central intervention in the face of fears that the situation may deteriorate after May 16. He held that while the rest of the State has witnessed decentralisation of power through the Panchayati Raj system, in the BTC areas powers have not been devolved to the grassroot level. There should be decentralisation of power in the BTAD areas, he demanded. He held the opinion that the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) alone was not in a position to handle the situation and the State Government should act. He further suggested review of the Bodoland Act.
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May - 7 
10 militants of Bru National Army (BNA) surrendered to the Assam Rifles (AR) on May 7 at Kanchanpur subdivision under North Tripura District, reports TripuraInfo. The surrendered militants included 'second in command' of BNA Singhrak alias Simanjoy o
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10 militants of Bru National Army (BNA) surrendered to the Assam Rifles (AR) on May 7 at Kanchanpur subdivision under North Tripura District, reports TripuraInfo. The surrendered militants included 'second in command' of BNA Singhrak alias Simanjoy of Ashapara Reang refugee camp and 'third in command' Chunsa Rai of Naisinghpara camp, who surrendered to AR with weapons. The eight other surrendered BNA militants are identified as Pandat alias Lainik of Ashapara, Bema alias Solendra of Ashapara, Sangliana alias Otorai of Ashapara, Bishal of Kolasib, Pandat alias Khakom of Ashapara, Hoslai alias Lawnkima of Ashapara, Shalka Rai alias Vishwanath also from Ashapara Reang refugee camp and Rinzela alias Khonsai of Ashapara. The BNA had suffered severe setback when Security Forces arrested its top leadership on May 4 from Kholakhal village in Cachar District of South Assam further intensifying their search in North Tripura District for the remaining militants of BNA leaving no room for them to escape. The SFs stated that the BNA is considered to be annihilated and that this was a milestone in the history of Tripura that an underground organization has been wiped out and almost all arms and ammunition held by the militant group has been recovered.
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May - 7 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), on May 7, expressed its serious concern over news pointing to the involvement of some forest personnel in the killings of innocent villagers in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts and strongly condemned the State government
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), on May 7, expressed its serious concern over news pointing to the involvement of some forest personnel in the killings of innocent villagers in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts and strongly condemned the State government for its failure to seize illegal firearms available in the BTAD. The ABSU members staged a dharna (protest) at Dighalipukhuripar, against the recent spurt in violence in the BTAD. On the issue of availability of illegal firearms in the BTAD, ABSU president Pramod Boro, said, “State government has admitted that illegal firearms are available in large number in BTAD, but has failed to seize the same. Every time when violence breaks out, the government announces that all illegal firearms will be seized. Government must seize all illegal firearms available in BTAD.”
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May - 7 
Also, NSCN-K has requested business communities and departments to clear all kinds of “national subscribe taxes due” to NSCN-K present 'finance in-charge' kilonser (minister) Starson, reports Nagaland Post on May 8.
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Also, NSCN-K has requested business communities and departments to clear all kinds of “national subscribe taxes due” to NSCN-K present 'finance in-charge' kilonser (minister) Starson, reports Nagaland Post on May 8.
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May - 7 
Further, Tarun Gogoi, on May 7, said his Government would break the alliance with the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) in “five minutes” if its involvement in the BTAD killings is proved, reports The Telegraph.
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Further, Tarun Gogoi, on May 7, said his Government would break the alliance with the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) in “five minutes” if its involvement in the BTAD killings is proved, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 7 
In an earlier incident, on May 7, SFs arrested a militant belonging to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Dili Pektha from from Razeiba “Welcome Gate” in Pfutsero in Phek District.
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In an earlier incident, on May 7, SFs arrested a militant belonging to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Dili Pektha from from Razeiba “Welcome Gate” in Pfutsero in Phek District.
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May - 7 
In another incident, SFs arrested a female militant, identified as KY Sorinphy (18) of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) at a vehicle check post on NH-102 on May 7. The militant was arrested when the vehicle in which she was travelling from Mor
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In another incident, SFs arrested a female militant, identified as KY Sorinphy (18) of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) at a vehicle check post on NH-102 on May 7. The militant was arrested when the vehicle in which she was travelling from Moreh to Ukhrul was stopped for checking.
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May - 7 
Meanwhile, an armed cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as Huidrom Naoba alias Shyam alias Kubaren was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Thoubal District on May 7. A 9 mm pistol with magazine and three live rounds were reco
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Meanwhile, an armed cadre of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as Huidrom Naoba alias Shyam alias Kubaren was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Thoubal District on May 7. A 9 mm pistol with magazine and three live rounds were recovered from his possession
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May - 7 
Nagaland Post reports on May 7 that SFs arrested one armed cadre of NSCN-KK, identified as H Akato Zhimo (33) on May 2 from Super Market near Saramati Hotel in Dimapur District, along with one 7 .65mm pistol and assorted ammunition.
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Nagaland Post reports on May 7 that SFs arrested one armed cadre of NSCN-KK, identified as H Akato Zhimo (33) on May 2 from Super Market near Saramati Hotel in Dimapur District, along with one 7 .65mm pistol and assorted ammunition.
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May - 7 
Separately, Government has moved the Centre seeking 50 additional companies of security personnel to meet any untoward situation following declaration of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election results on May 16, reports The Telegr
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Separately, Government has moved the Centre seeking 50 additional companies of security personnel to meet any untoward situation following declaration of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election results on May 16, reports The Telegraph on May 8. The request for more forces was made given reports of the possibility of post-result violence in the state, especially in the BTAD, which remains peaceful but tense. Tarun Gogoi, on May 8, said additional forces have been requisitioned to prevent any repeat of the unrest witnessed recently in the BTAD after declaration of results. Already 34 companies have been deployed in the BTAD. “We are preparing to meet any eventuality,” he said. Gogoi said a special force would be set up to recover illegal arms and provide security in the vulnerable areas of the BTAD. “It will have a local component. The modalities will be worked out. We will also set up a rehabilitation commission in the state for prompt relief to the affected,” he added.
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May - 7 
State Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) A. P. Rout said, “Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and Assam Police searched 40 kilometre stretch of the Beki River and recovered the dead bodies. If
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State Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) A. P. Rout said, “Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and Assam Police searched 40 kilometre stretch of the Beki River and recovered the dead bodies. If necessary, search operation will be extended further”, adds The Sentinel. Sources said the situation in both Baksa and Kokrajhar is still tense, but under control. 36 permanent Police pickets have been set up in the violence–affected areas of the two Districts. Sources further stated that the State administration is closely monitoring situation in the BTAD and other parts of Assam.
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May - 7 
The Assam Tribune reports that the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) has demanded immediate dissolution of the present BTC to ensure safety and security of the non-Bodos, particularly the Muslims, living in the BTAD areas.
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The Assam Tribune reports that the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) has demanded immediate dissolution of the present BTC to ensure safety and security of the non-Bodos, particularly the Muslims, living in the BTAD areas.
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May - 7 
The HANM has lent its support to the four-day office picketing called by HNLC to secure the release of its president Lamphrang Kharbani, who was arrested for his alleged links with the once-dreaded terror group. “We strongly condemn police allegation
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The HANM has lent its support to the four-day office picketing called by HNLC to secure the release of its president Lamphrang Kharbani, who was arrested for his alleged links with the once-dreaded terror group. “We strongly condemn police allegation against our president of having links with the HNLC,” HANM 'general secretary' Damonmi S. Dkhar said in a statement.
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May - 7 
The Sangai Express on May 8 reports that SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Mutum Dinesh from Nongbram Makha Leikai of the same District. One 9 mm pistol with three live rounds was also recovered from him.
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The Sangai Express on May 8 reports that SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Mutum Dinesh from Nongbram Makha Leikai of the same District. One 9 mm pistol with three live rounds was also recovered from him.
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May - 7 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in general area of Yaingangpokpi and Phaimol villages of Ukhrul District on May 7 and arrested a cadre belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), ident
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in general area of Yaingangpokpi and Phaimol villages of Ukhrul District on May 7 and arrested a cadre belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Amul Singh. In a follow up operation, after the interrogation of the militant, one more PREPAK militant, identified as T Dhana Singh was arrested from Saijang Maning Leikai.
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May - 8 
A home department source said curfew was relaxed for the entire day in Baksa, Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts and 36 fixed Police pickets had been set up in affected areas of Baksa and Kokrajhar Districts.
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A home department source said curfew was relaxed for the entire day in Baksa, Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts and 36 fixed Police pickets had been set up in affected areas of Baksa and Kokrajhar Districts.
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May - 8 
Also, Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) vice president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit stated on May 8 that his party has not changed its stand as it was still sticking to its demand for implementation of the ILP regime as per the Bengal Eastern
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Also, Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) vice president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit stated on May 8 that his party has not changed its stand as it was still sticking to its demand for implementation of the ILP regime as per the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, disagreeing with the proposal for the introduction of a modified ILP in Meghalaya as suggested by the 13 pressure groups, reports The Shillong Times. He said “I do not see much difference between the original and the modified ILP. In the original ILP we have check gates to verify the antecedents of the people who enter the State while in the modified ILP, we have the spot verification”. He also stated that it remains to be seen if the Government would be able to implement the modified ILP.
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May - 8 
Further, one militant each of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party –Military Council (KCP-MC) were arrested by the Red Shield Division in two different operations carried out during the early hours of May 8. In first operation
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Further, one militant each of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party –Military Council (KCP-MC) were arrested by the Red Shield Division in two different operations carried out during the early hours of May 8. In first operation launched in general area of Tairen Pokpi, an armed cadre of KCP –MC, identified as Khwairakpam Khogendro alias Amujao alias Washington Singh was arrested along with one 9mm Pistol, one magazine and three 9mm live rounds. Later on, the PLA militant, identified as ‘corporal’ Taorem Sanathoi alias Sanayaima alias Thumbsup Singh was arrested when an operation was launched on specific intelligence about presence of an armed cadre carrying out extortion in general area Heibong Pokpi. The militant claimed that he had surrendered earlier on September 20, 2012.
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May - 8 
India and Myanmar signed an accord on May 8 to prevent insurgency and curb human trafficking through the border areas of the two countries, reports Assam Tribune. Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Kyaw Nyunt and India’s Ambassador t
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India and Myanmar signed an accord on May 8 to prevent insurgency and curb human trafficking through the border areas of the two countries, reports Assam Tribune. Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Kyaw Nyunt and India’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Gautam Mukhopadhaya signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU). According to MoU both the countries would take measures to bring in peace and stability in the border regions. MoU also called for exchange of information and coordination between their armed forces for border security to check illegal trespassing. The pact envisages a framework for security cooperation between Indian and Myanmarese security agencies. The key provision of MoU is the conduct of coordinated patrols on their respective sides of the International Border and the maritime boundary by the armed forces of the two countries. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said that “It is expected that this MoU will lead to enhanced and tangible cooperation between Indian and Myanmar security agencies in ensuring peace, stability and security along the long international land and maritime border between the two countries”. The pact is seen as India’s effort to to engage with Myanmar under its Look East Policy and to manage the border regions of the Northeast India.
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May - 8 
Meanwhile, Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani and four others, who were arrested on May 2 for alleged links with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), have been remanded in Police custody for 14 days fr
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Meanwhile, Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani and four others, who were arrested on May 2 for alleged links with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), have been remanded in Police custody for 14 days from May 8, reports The Shillong Times. The South West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP), Debangshu D Sangma, said that Police were now trying to establish links between the arrested HANM activists and the banned militant outfit HNLC.
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May - 8 
Meanwhile, the Bru (Reang) tribal who have taken refuge in Tripura is reluctant to return to Mizoram, reports The Sentinel on May 10. When the Supreme Court Special Commissioner Harsh Mander along with North Tripura District Magistrate Sandeep R Rath
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Meanwhile, the Bru (Reang) tribal who have taken refuge in Tripura is reluctant to return to Mizoram, reports The Sentinel on May 10. When the Supreme Court Special Commissioner Harsh Mander along with North Tripura District Magistrate Sandeep R Rathod and Kanchanpur Sub–Divisional Magistrate Nantu Ranjan Das visited Bru refugee camps on May 8, the refugee leaders accused the Mizoram Government of failing to ensure their security and livelihood.
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May - 8 
Meanwhile, two militants belonging to IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rakha Daimari alias Ruben Daimari and Benamien Daimari were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) with arms and ammunition in the area 15
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Meanwhile, two militants belonging to IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rakha Daimari alias Ruben Daimari and Benamien Daimari were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) with arms and ammunition in the area 15 kilometre north east of Company Operating Base, Kalaigaon in Darrang District on May 8, reports The Sentinel. One 7.65 mm CM pistol along with two live rounds, bank receipt notes worth thousands, five mobile phones with seven SIM cards, a two GB memory card and various incriminating documents were also recovered from their possession by the Army. The said cadres were found to be involved in a number of crimes and anti–national activities.
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May - 8 
Meanwhile, two militants identified as Rakha alias Ruben Daimari and Benamien Daimari belonging to NDFB-IKS were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 8 while conducting a mobile check post operation in the village Kalbari under the Kalaigaon Poli
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Meanwhile, two militants identified as Rakha alias Ruben Daimari and Benamien Daimari belonging to NDFB-IKS were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 8 while conducting a mobile check post operation in the village Kalbari under the Kalaigaon Police Station in Udalguri District, reports Assam Tribune. A 7.65mm country-made pistol with two live rounds of ammunition, bank receipt notes of more than INR one lakh, five mobile phones and various incriminating documents were seized from their possession.
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May - 8 
Separately, the Meghalaya Government, on May 8, revoked charges under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) imposed against the three NGO activists Johny Sohkhlet and Readytonstone Nongrum of Khasi Students Union (KSU) and Everson Syngkon o
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Separately, the Meghalaya Government, on May 8, revoked charges under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) imposed against the three NGO activists Johny Sohkhlet and Readytonstone Nongrum of Khasi Students Union (KSU) and Everson Syngkon of Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF) who had been arrested during the Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation in 2013.
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May - 8 
The Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, on May 8, said that a ‘security force’, comprising local recruits, would be raised to man sensitive areas in the BTAD areas. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said that there
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The Assam Tribune reports that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, on May 8, said that a ‘security force’, comprising local recruits, would be raised to man sensitive areas in the BTAD areas. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said that there was no plan to provide personal arms to villagers in the violence-hit areas, but “we will ensure more security in all the vulnerable areas in BTAD”. Also, the chief minister Tarun Gogoi, on May 8, stressed the decline in civilian killings in Assam and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs letter of appreciation for successfully containing the BTAD violence to dismiss demands for his resignation from within the state’s Congress Legislature Party, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 8 
The Sentinel on May 9 reports that the shut down called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) failed to have any impact as State and Central Government Offices continued to function normally. The HNLC had called for a shutdown of governme
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The Sentinel on May 9 reports that the shut down called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) failed to have any impact as State and Central Government Offices continued to function normally. The HNLC had called for a shutdown of government offices demanding the immediate release of Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani. HNLC had called for a four–day shutdown of all government (both state and central) offices from May 8, 9, 12, and 13.
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May - 8 
The Telegraph reports that the official death toll in the carnage went up to 40 with the recovery of a boy’s body from the Beki river in the Moinabari area in Baksa District on May 8 in the violence in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) but t
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The Telegraph reports that the official death toll in the carnage went up to 40 with the recovery of a boy’s body from the Beki river in the Moinabari area in Baksa District on May 8 in the violence in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) but there has been no fresh violence for the past four days.
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May - 8 
The Telegraph, on May 9, reports that the arrest of PLA militant ‘corporal’ Taorem Sanathoi has triggered a protest at Patsoi Part-4, 7 kilometers from Imphal. His family said that he had disassociated from the militant organisation ten years ago and
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The Telegraph, on May 9, reports that the arrest of PLA militant ‘corporal’ Taorem Sanathoi has triggered a protest at Patsoi Part-4, 7 kilometers from Imphal. His family said that he had disassociated from the militant organisation ten years ago and had an identity card issued by 18 Sikh Regiment on September 26, 2012, identifying him as a surrendered militant.
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May - 9 
A combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and 2 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak Pro Talk Faction (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Longjam Sanjit Singh from Tat
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A combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and 2 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak Pro Talk Faction (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Longjam Sanjit Singh from Tata Magic Parking of Yairipok Bazaar in Thoubal Disrict on May 8, reports Kanglaonline. Mobile phone handset with SIM card was seized from his possession.
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May - 9 
A militant belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as ‘major’ Baupang Phom was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 9 from Longleng area in the District, reports Nagaland Post. One Sten gun
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A militant belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as ‘major’ Baupang Phom was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 9 from Longleng area in the District, reports Nagaland Post. One Sten gun with magazines, five misfired rounds of ammunitions and a number of numbers of extortion slips and other incriminating papers were recovered from the militant.
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May - 9 
However, reacting to the opposition from pressure groups and political parties in the Khasi hills, the ANVC-B offered to provide land for the proposed camp and asked the Government to take the offer if it was not able to locate suitable land for the
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However, reacting to the opposition from pressure groups and political parties in the Khasi hills, the ANVC-B offered to provide land for the proposed camp and asked the Government to take the offer if it was not able to locate suitable land for the proposed designated camp in Khasi Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 10. In a statement issued on May 9, ANVC-B leader Doang Shira stated that, “The proposed land will in no way belong to Khasi people.
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May - 9 
Meanwhile, more than a week after being rendered homeless, the process of homecoming has begun for villagers of Nonk Khagrabari, Narayanguri in Baksa District.
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Meanwhile, more than a week after being rendered homeless, the process of homecoming has begun for villagers of Nonk Khagrabari, Narayanguri in Baksa District.
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May - 9 
Meanwhile, South West Khasi Hills District Administration has informed the Meghalaya Government that land is not available to set up a proposed designated camp for the Breakaway faction of A’chik National Volunteers’ Council- (ANVC-B) bringing much r
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Meanwhile, South West Khasi Hills District Administration has informed the Meghalaya Government that land is not available to set up a proposed designated camp for the Breakaway faction of A’chik National Volunteers’ Council- (ANVC-B) bringing much relief to the pressure groups in the District who had strongly opposed the move by the State Government to set up a designated camp for the Garo Hills-based militant outfit in the Khasi Hills region, reports The Shillong Times on May 9. On May 8, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit had strongly opposed the decision of the State Government to set up a camp of the ANVC-B in West Khasi Hills District.
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May - 9 
Meanwhile, the Ri Bhoi Youth Federation (RBYF) joined HSPDP and Garo National Council (GNC) demanding bifurcation of Meghalaya into two, one for Khasis and Jaintias and the others for Garos. RBYF also asserted that the 13 pressure groups have not ret
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Meanwhile, the Ri Bhoi Youth Federation (RBYF) joined HSPDP and Garo National Council (GNC) demanding bifurcation of Meghalaya into two, one for Khasis and Jaintias and the others for Garos. RBYF also asserted that the 13 pressure groups have not retracted from their demand for implementation of ILP in the State but they have decided to go for a modified ILP to suit the need of the hour. RBYF president Bipul Thangkhiew stated that after bifurcation of Meghalaya, a separate state for Khasis and Jaintias will be created which will pave way for implementation of ILP in its present form in the ‘newly-created’ Khasi-Jaintia state. The RBYF called upon the regional parties in power in KHADC especially KHNAM and HSPDP who have been raising the issue of ILP to look into the United Khasi Jaintia Hills (Application of Law) Regulation, 1952, and examine whether there is any authorization to implement the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, within the jurisdiction of the KHADC.
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May - 9 
Nagaland Post on May 10 reports that two cadres identified as Mhonthung Lotha and “2nd lieutenant” Renbi Lotha of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) near Baghty village in Wokha District. A
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Nagaland Post on May 10 reports that two cadres identified as Mhonthung Lotha and “2nd lieutenant” Renbi Lotha of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) near Baghty village in Wokha District. A .22 Pistol along with one magazine were also recovered from them.
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May - 9 
The Assam Tribune reports on May 10 that nearly 3,500 cases of rioting reported in the last five years have made BTAD by far the most disturbed area of Assam in recent times.
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The Assam Tribune reports on May 10 that nearly 3,500 cases of rioting reported in the last five years have made BTAD by far the most disturbed area of Assam in recent times.
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May - 9 
The Assam Tribune reports on May 10 that the militants belonging to the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) are shifting towards Bhutan from the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) areas in small gro
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The Assam Tribune reports on May 10 that the militants belonging to the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) are shifting towards Bhutan from the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) areas in small groups following pressure mounted against them by Police and Security Forces. Highly placed security sources said that in the last part of April, Police and Security Forces received an input that after suffering severe setbacks in counter-insurgency operations in the last few months, the NDFB-IKS was planning to target Hindi-speaking people, Muslims and members of the Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB (NDFB-RD), whom they suspect to be helping the forces in the counter-insurgency operations. Sources said that again in the forenoon of May 1, a message was intercepted by the security agencies that the outfit would launch an attack on Muslims. The intercepts received by the security agencies proved that senior leader of the NDFB-IKS, B Bidai, who was in constant touch with IK Songbijit, who is in Myanmar, orchestrated the recent attacks in BTAD, while another hardcore member Rongabaja was involved in the attacks. The groups which launched the attacks went towards Bhutan immediately. Interestingly, a few months back, Bidai was in touch with a few senior officers of the Assam Police discussing ways to come over ground. But later, he did not come overground and he is now the mastermind of most of the operations of the outfit. Sources also said that the NDFB-IKS militants have managed to make makeshift shelters in Bhutan where they retreat whenever pressure on them is mounted. But they do not have full-fledged camps as was the case before Operation All Clear in December, 2003.
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May - 9 
The Assam Tribune reports that a body of a female minor was recovered near Beki river in Baksa District on May 9 taking the death toll to 41 in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) violence. Eight more villagers, including seven minor
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The Assam Tribune reports that a body of a female minor was recovered near Beki river in Baksa District on May 9 taking the death toll to 41 in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) violence. Eight more villagers, including seven minors, are still reportedly missing. However, with no fresh incident of violence reported in the last few days, normalcy is slowly returning to the BTAD.
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May - 9 
The Telegraph reports on May 10 that Mizoram’s Chief Secretary L. Tochhawng stated that strict vigil will continue along its contentious boundary with Assam. Tochhawng, on May 9, had reviewed the steps taken by the administration of Kolasib District,
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The Telegraph reports on May 10 that Mizoram’s Chief Secretary L. Tochhawng stated that strict vigil will continue along its contentious boundary with Assam. Tochhawng, on May 9, had reviewed the steps taken by the administration of Kolasib District, which shares a boundary with Assam’s Hailakandi District.
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May - 9 
The Telegraph reports that Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Chief, Hagrama Mohilary, on May 9, rushed to the New Delhi to clear the allegations of the party’s involvement in the BTAD violence. In a meeting with senior officials of the Union Ministry of
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The Telegraph reports that Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Chief, Hagrama Mohilary, on May 9, rushed to the New Delhi to clear the allegations of the party’s involvement in the BTAD violence. In a meeting with senior officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Mohilary and party leaders argued that the BPF’s name was being dragged into a controversy despite no involvement. “They (BPF) said that their names were being dragged into the controversy even though they were not involved in the violence,” a senior official said. Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde in a recent statement had hinted the NDFB (Songbijit) faction might have carried out the attacks. There are, however, no further reports from intelligence agencies since May 3 on the outfit’s role, sources said.
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May - 10 
The Sangai Express on May 11 reports that the NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah will be leaving Dimapur for New Delhi on May 13 to take part in the ongoing peace talks with the Government of India (GoI). The
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The Sangai Express on May 11 reports that the NSCN-IM 'chairman' Isak Chisi Swu and 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah will be leaving Dimapur for New Delhi on May 13 to take part in the ongoing peace talks with the Government of India (GoI). The NSCN-IM leaders have been in Nagaland since March 9 and in two months the leaders had signed the Lenten Agreement with the Naga National Council (NNC) and NSCN-KK group under the aegis of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR).
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May - 10 
Two more bodies of minors were recovered near Beki river in Baksa District on May 10, taking the toll in the mayhem allegedly unleashed by the Bodoland People's Front (BPF)-supported miscreants in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) to
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Two more bodies of minors were recovered near Beki river in Baksa District on May 10, taking the toll in the mayhem allegedly unleashed by the Bodoland People's Front (BPF)-supported miscreants in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) to 43, reports The Times of India.
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May - 11 
Also, children are the worst sufferers of the recent carnage in Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam, reports The Times of India on May 12. Till date 14 bodies of children have been found, 10 are still missing and are feared dead. Even
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Also, children are the worst sufferers of the recent carnage in Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam, reports The Times of India on May 12. Till date 14 bodies of children have been found, 10 are still missing and are feared dead. Even their condition at the relief camps at Narayanguri in the Baksa District is deplorable with no proper arrangements for babies. Out of the 200 minors at the camp, 85 are in the age group of 0-six years. Altogether 498 people have taken shelter at the relief camps
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May - 11 
Also, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Mohammed Wahidur Rahaman alias Alam was arrested on May 11 during a search operation from Pallel Bazaar in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. A mobile Phone was recov
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Also, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, identified as Mohammed Wahidur Rahaman alias Alam was arrested on May 11 during a search operation from Pallel Bazaar in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. A mobile Phone was recovered from him.
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May - 11 
Also, the New Trade Union Initiative, while condemning the recent violence in BTAD, has called for immediate repeal of the Bodo Accord and implementation of the Bhupinder Singh Committee recommendations, reports The Assam Tribune on May 12. The Assam
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Also, the New Trade Union Initiative, while condemning the recent violence in BTAD, has called for immediate repeal of the Bodo Accord and implementation of the Bhupinder Singh Committee recommendations, reports The Assam Tribune on May 12. The Assam Government undermined the report of the Bhupinder Singh Committee (which was formed by the then Central Government in 1991) that proposed a democratic framework with multiple levels of autonomy which, if implemented, could have ensured the rights of all communities including the Bodos, it said.
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May - 11 
ANVC-B ‘chairman’, Rimpu Marak, on May 11, issued a statement appealing to the District authorities to cautiously handle the recent assault case of the 12 girls in Tura, West Garo Hills, reports The Sentinel. The ANVC-B has pointed the alleged role o
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ANVC-B ‘chairman’, Rimpu Marak, on May 11, issued a statement appealing to the District authorities to cautiously handle the recent assault case of the 12 girls in Tura, West Garo Hills, reports The Sentinel. The ANVC-B has pointed the alleged role of ANVC cadres in the assault case, adds The Shillong Times.
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May - 11 
India: ANVC-B reiterates its demand for designated camp in Khasi Hills of Meghalaya The Shillong Times on May 12 reports that the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) reiterated its demand for a designated camp in K
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India: ANVC-B reiterates its demand for designated camp in Khasi Hills of Meghalaya The Shillong Times on May 12 reports that the Breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) reiterated its demand for a designated camp in Khasi Hills for its cadres, stating that there would be “no solution” if the camp was not established. The latest reiteration has come at a time when the search for two designated camps one in North Garo Hills and the other along the border of West Khasi Hills-South West Khasi Hills is still going on and political parties such as Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) and Hill States People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) along with pressure groups have opposed the move to establish the designated camp in the Khasi Hills. ANVC-B 'publicity secretary' Doang Shira stated that “ANVC-B will not step back in our demand for a camp in the Khasi hills. No camp in Khasi hills will mean no solution. ANVC-B is firm in its demand to have a camp in Khasi hills. Opposing groups are making the situation vulnerable and non-conducive, for which, we should not be held responsible. If they were sincerely objecting to our demands, we would like to see them come to our areas and make their demands”. He also said that ANVC-B was only demanding their rights.
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May - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that Bishnupur District Police Commandos arrested a militant identified as Naocha alias Tombason from Utlou Chanura Bazar in Bishnupur District on May 11. In a follow up operation, a woman cadre, identified as Oinam Kunjarani was
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Kanglaonline reports that Bishnupur District Police Commandos arrested a militant identified as Naocha alias Tombason from Utlou Chanura Bazar in Bishnupur District on May 11. In a follow up operation, a woman cadre, identified as Oinam Kunjarani was arrested from Bishnupur Bazar area on the same date. Both militants belong to Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro).
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May - 11 
Nagaland Post on May 12 reports that one cadre belonging to Naga National Council-Non-Accordist (NNC-NA), identified as 'corporal' Setangliba Sangtam of Kehor village under ‘2nd Brigade’ has been terminated for his alleged involvement in anti-social
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Nagaland Post on May 12 reports that one cadre belonging to Naga National Council-Non-Accordist (NNC-NA), identified as 'corporal' Setangliba Sangtam of Kehor village under ‘2nd Brigade’ has been terminated for his alleged involvement in anti-social activities and misconduct of the 'army rule' as laid down by ‘naga army’ NNC-NA.
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May - 11 
Nagaland Post reports on May 17 that a ‘town commander’ belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Akato Zhimo was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Ampihoto Colony of Zunheboto
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Nagaland Post reports on May 17 that a ‘town commander’ belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Akato Zhimo was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Ampihoto Colony of Zunheboto District on May 11. A .22 pistol, magazine, silencer, gunpowder, live and misfired rounds and fake vehicle number plates were recovered from him.
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May - 11 
Nagaland Post reports on May 17 that a ‘town commander’ belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Akato Zhimo was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Ampihoto Colony of Zunheboto
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Nagaland Post reports on May 17 that a ‘town commander’ belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Akato Zhimo was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Ampihoto Colony of Zunheboto District on May 11. A .22 pistol, magazine, silencer, gunpowder, live and misfired rounds and fake vehicle number plates were recovered from him.
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May - 11 
The Telegraph reports that Police intercepted a car at Chapaguri in Chirang District and recovered a M-16 rifle with silencer, a 303 rifle and 140 rounds of ammunition on May 11. Police said the arms were being brought from Dimapur (Nagaland) for IK
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The Telegraph reports that Police intercepted a car at Chapaguri in Chirang District and recovered a M-16 rifle with silencer, a 303 rifle and 140 rounds of ammunition on May 11. Police said the arms were being brought from Dimapur (Nagaland) for IK Songbijit faction National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadres. One person has also been arrested.
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May - 11 
The Times of India reports that cabinet minister Siddique Ahmed, on May 11, alleged that violence in BTAD occurred because strong action had not been taken against the perpetrators in 2008. "Had proper action been taken against those who perpetrated
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The Times of India reports that cabinet minister Siddique Ahmed, on May 11, alleged that violence in BTAD occurred because strong action had not been taken against the perpetrators in 2008. "Had proper action been taken against those who perpetrated violence in Udalguri District of BTAD in 2008, killings would not have rocked the area in 2012 and 2014. The repetition of violence in BTAD is a result of the guilty not being punished," Ahmed said.
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May - 12 
Further, amidst apprehensions about militant-sponsored disturbance before and after May 16, the date for Lok Sabha polls results declaration, Assam Police chief Khagen Sarma informed that the State is well-equipped to thwart any kind of nefarious des
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Further, amidst apprehensions about militant-sponsored disturbance before and after May 16, the date for Lok Sabha polls results declaration, Assam Police chief Khagen Sarma informed that the State is well-equipped to thwart any kind of nefarious design, reports The Assam Tribune on May 13
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May - 12 
Further, the Lower Assam NGO Forum (LANF), under the banner of NGOs United for Peace, on May 12, started a peace march (Shanti Yatra) in violence–affected places of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region with the message of peace and communal harm
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Further, the Lower Assam NGO Forum (LANF), under the banner of NGOs United for Peace, on May 12, started a peace march (Shanti Yatra) in violence–affected places of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region with the message of peace and communal harmony, reports The Sentinel on May 12.
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May - 12 
IBN Live reports that one more body was recovered on May 12 in Baksa District. The body of a 65-year-old lady, identified as Mosa Bhanu, was fished out from the Beki river in Narayanguri, an senior official said. Earlier, two more bodies of have been
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IBN Live reports that one more body was recovered on May 12 in Baksa District. The body of a 65-year-old lady, identified as Mosa Bhanu, was fished out from the Beki river in Narayanguri, an senior official said. Earlier, two more bodies of have been recovered in Assam's Baksa and Barpeta Districts on May 11, taking the toll to 46 in attacks in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) of the State, reports Firstpost.com.
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May - 12 
In another incident, two Bangladeshi smugglers were also arrested by BSF troops of BOP Dawki in West Jaintia Hills District, while they were trying to cross the International Border near BP No. 1273/6–S on May 12. The apprehended persons were identif
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In another incident, two Bangladeshi smugglers were also arrested by BSF troops of BOP Dawki in West Jaintia Hills District, while they were trying to cross the International Border near BP No. 1273/6–S on May 12. The apprehended persons were identified as Md Rippan and Md Sippan. During the search, fourteen bottles of liquor, INR 1910, Bangladeshi Taka worth 100 and two mobile phones with two Bangladeshi SIM cards were recovered from their possession.
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May - 12 
Inspector-General of Police S.N. Singh on May 12 told The Telegraph that the toll has gone up to 46 (Baksa 39 and Kokrajhar seven) and the number of those arrested to 30. “There has been no fresh incident of violence since May 2. Five NDFB (S) [Natio
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Inspector-General of Police S.N. Singh on May 12 told The Telegraph that the toll has gone up to 46 (Baksa 39 and Kokrajhar seven) and the number of those arrested to 30. “There has been no fresh incident of violence since May 2. Five NDFB (S) [National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit] cadres have surrendered today, four in Dhemaji and one in Baksa. We have also seen the recovery of five arms and 45 rounds of live ammunition,” Singh said.
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May - 12 
Meanwhile 'chairman' of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), Chiindik Marak has strongly backed the dissolution of the A’chik Mothers’ Association (AMA) some of whose top leaders were arrested by the Tura Police for their involvement in the illegal
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Meanwhile 'chairman' of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), Chiindik Marak has strongly backed the dissolution of the A’chik Mothers’ Association (AMA) some of whose top leaders were arrested by the Tura Police for their involvement in the illegal abduction, confinement and torture of 12 young girls recently.
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May - 12 
Meanwhile, ‘chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), RK Meghen alias Sanayaima was produced before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Guwahati on May 12, reports Kanglaonline. The NIA has charged 19 members of UNLF including
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Meanwhile, ‘chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), RK Meghen alias Sanayaima was produced before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Guwahati on May 12, reports Kanglaonline. The NIA has charged 19 members of UNLF including Meghen with multiple cases including waging war against India, extortion and procuring arms from foreign countries. UNLF chief was reportedly arrested on November 30, 2010 in Bihar’s East Champaran District, while trying to cross over to India from Bangladesh. The claim is denied by the outfit alleging that Meghen was abducted by Indian and Bangladeshi security services in Dhaka on September 29, 2010 and forcibly brought to India
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May - 12 
Meanwhile, a sericulture official Roster Bolchugre was abducted by four unidentified armed militants on May 12 from Madan Jira under Aradonga outpost in West Khasi Hills District.
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Meanwhile, a sericulture official Roster Bolchugre was abducted by four unidentified armed militants on May 12 from Madan Jira under Aradonga outpost in West Khasi Hills District.
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May - 12 
Meanwhile, the Assam Government, on May 12, claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had taken the help of the Songbijit faction of the NDFB (NDFB-IKS), in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls for electoral gains in the State, repo
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Meanwhile, the Assam Government, on May 12, claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had taken the help of the Songbijit faction of the NDFB (NDFB-IKS), in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls for electoral gains in the State, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 12 
Meanwhile, the Police have altogether arrested 27 persons, including forest guards, in connection with the attacks and have launched a hunt for forest official Amiyo Kumar Brahma who was picked up for questioning immediately after the Narayanguri att
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Meanwhile, the Police have altogether arrested 27 persons, including forest guards, in connection with the attacks and have launched a hunt for forest official Amiyo Kumar Brahma who was picked up for questioning immediately after the Narayanguri attack on May 2 but was later released, reports The Telegraph on May 13. Brahma is absconding. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing the violence following a request by the State Government.
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May - 12 
The overall situation in the entire Baksa District is under control with imposition of curfew during the night hours, reports The Assam Tribune on May 13.
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The overall situation in the entire Baksa District is under control with imposition of curfew during the night hours, reports The Assam Tribune on May 13.
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May - 12 
The Sangai Express on May 13 reports that Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPEK-PRO) stated that the outfit does not have any connection with Longjam Sanjit Singh who was arrested along with a mobile handset and a SIM card from Yairipok Bazar in Thou
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The Sangai Express on May 13 reports that Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPEK-PRO) stated that the outfit does not have any connection with Longjam Sanjit Singh who was arrested along with a mobile handset and a SIM card from Yairipok Bazar in Thoubal District on May 8.
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May - 12 
The Sangai Express reports that two United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were arrested in separate incidents in Manipur. A militant of the outfit, identified as Lata was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) while conducting a frisking search
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The Sangai Express reports that two United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) militants were arrested in separate incidents in Manipur. A militant of the outfit, identified as Lata was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) while conducting a frisking search on Nongpok Kakching to Leikoching road in Thoubal District on May 12. A .32 pistol with a magazine and three live rounds along with two hand grenades were recovered from her possession. In another incident, SFs arrested a another militant of the same outfit, identified as Laishram Sanajaoba when they stopped a vehicle travelling from Moreh to Imphal, at Tengnoupal check post in Chandel District for checking. A 9mm pistol with a magazine and five live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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May - 12 
The Shillong Times on May 13 reports that the State Home Department is yet to decide on the allotment of designated camps to the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC-B). There were reports of confrontation as the militant outfi
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The Shillong Times on May 13 reports that the State Home Department is yet to decide on the allotment of designated camps to the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer council (ANVC-B). There were reports of confrontation as the militant outfit wanted a camp in West Khasi Hills or South West Khasi Hills Districts whereas several pressure groups from these Districts opposed the move. Home Minister Roshan Warjri said, on May 12, that “The Government has not decided anything, and we have not discussed the matter”. The government had asked the Deputy Commissioners of South West Khasi Hills and North Garo Hills to identify suitable area for setting up of one camp each for ANVC-B. But recently the South West Khasi Hills District Administration told the Government that land was not available to set up a camp for ANVC-B.
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May - 12 
The Telegraph reports that a number of student organisations and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kokrajhar District, on May 12, joined hands in protest against the continued violence in BTAD, while the National Commission for Minorities sugg
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The Telegraph reports that a number of student organisations and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Kokrajhar District, on May 12, joined hands in protest against the continued violence in BTAD, while the National Commission for Minorities suggested Dispur set up fast-track courts for quick disposal of the violence-related cases in the area. The protesters demanded seizure of illegal arms, security for every citizen in the BTAD and punishment for the culprits involved in the killings.
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May - 13 
Also, in response to the request by Assam Government, the Centre has agreed to dispatch 30 companies of additional paramilitary forces to augment security measures in the violence-affected BTC areas of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. “We have aske
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Also, in response to the request by Assam Government, the Centre has agreed to dispatch 30 companies of additional paramilitary forces to augment security measures in the violence-affected BTC areas of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. “We have asked for 50 companies (100 personnel each) from the Home Ministry to maintain law and order in BTAD. Of them, 30 companies will be provided by the Centre,” Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi told a press conference on May 13.
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May - 13 
Also, on the same date, a militant belonging to the Military Defence Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MDF), identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Loya was arrested from his residence and a Chinese hand grenade was recovered from
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Also, on the same date, a militant belonging to the Military Defence Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MDF), identified as Nandeibam Meghachandra alias Loya was arrested from his residence and a Chinese hand grenade was recovered from him.
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May - 13 
Also, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) West Khasi Hills District, in an emergency meeting, provided the Government with a two-week deadline to scrap the order for setting up the ANVC-B designated camp and also to scrap the order of removal of the Home
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Also, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) West Khasi Hills District, in an emergency meeting, provided the Government with a two-week deadline to scrap the order for setting up the ANVC-B designated camp and also to scrap the order of removal of the Home Guard Border Wing from Kyrshai. KSU demanded that the Home Guard wing should be upgraded to a police outpost considering that the government of Assam might be emboldened to encroach into Meghalaya land at Kyrshai.
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May - 13 
Further, Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) and Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) and local headmen of various villages of west Khasi Hills District have strongly criticised Governments decision to open camps for ANVC-B i
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Further, Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) and Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) and local headmen of various villages of west Khasi Hills District have strongly criticised Governments decision to open camps for ANVC-B in the District
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May - 13 
Further, on May 13, two militants belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP (KCP- Lamyanba Khuman) identified as Laishram Raju and his wife Laishram Patti Devi were arrested from Lamlai Bazaar in Bishnupur District.
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Further, on May 13, two militants belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP (KCP- Lamyanba Khuman) identified as Laishram Raju and his wife Laishram Patti Devi were arrested from Lamlai Bazaar in Bishnupur District.
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May - 13 
Meanwhile the NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah have left for Delhi, on May 13, to participate in the ongoing peace talks. Swu and Muivah were accompanied by senior NSCN-IM leaders Rev Puni and Tongmeth. Tho
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Meanwhile the NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah have left for Delhi, on May 13, to participate in the ongoing peace talks. Swu and Muivah were accompanied by senior NSCN-IM leaders Rev Puni and Tongmeth. Though formal talks are likely to be held only after the next Government is formed, the IM leaders had left for Delhi this early as they have to meet with ‘important people’. A source from NSCN-IM stated that “So much ground works are to be attended by our leaders in Delhi”. NSCN-IM leaders have been in Nagaland since March 9.
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May - 13 
Meanwhile, two 303 rifles with ammunition were taken away from the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Bhakta Hira, a trader, in the night of may 13 at Kherbari in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph.
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Meanwhile, two 303 rifles with ammunition were taken away from the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Bhakta Hira, a trader, in the night of may 13 at Kherbari in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 13 
Nagaland Post on May 14 reports that Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) conducted a formal reception programme for sixteen members of Non Accordist faction Naga National Council (NNC-NA) who joined NSCN-KK at des
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Nagaland Post on May 14 reports that Khole-Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) conducted a formal reception programme for sixteen members of Non Accordist faction Naga National Council (NNC-NA) who joined NSCN-KK at designated camp Khehoi in Dimapur on May 13. According to a ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity’ (MIP) press release, Alezo Venuh, the Envoy to ‘collective leadership’, said that although it was a usual norm for revolutionary groups to oppose one another “it should not continue forever”. He also stated that said “divisions among the Naga brethrens would not bring any solution but create further problems” and further went on to add that “nothing good can come out of Naga Nationalism if there is no unity among brothers”.
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May - 13 
Nagaland Post, on May 14, reports that the Security Forces (SFs) arrested K Kihovi Awomi, a Tatar (Member of Parliament) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from a house in Lhoto Colony, Ganesh Nagar in Dimapur
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Nagaland Post, on May 14, reports that the Security Forces (SFs) arrested K Kihovi Awomi, a Tatar (Member of Parliament) of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from a house in Lhoto Colony, Ganesh Nagar in Dimapur District. A .25 Pistol, one .22 Pump Action Rifle and assorted ammunition were recovered from him.
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May - 13 
Separately, a former additional director general (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), PK Mishra, on May 13, alleged a nexus between bureaucrats and illegal Bangladeshis saying, bureaucrats and Forest Department officials in Assam sold large trac
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Separately, a former additional director general (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), PK Mishra, on May 13, alleged a nexus between bureaucrats and illegal Bangladeshis saying, bureaucrats and Forest Department officials in Assam sold large tracts of forest land to illegal Bangladeshi migrants with fraudulent process, reports The Sentinel. Mishra was deployed in the extreme areas along the India–Bangladesh border from 1971 till 1990. The presences of about six crores illegal Bangladeshi migrants are posing maximum threat to India’s security. Referring to the recent carnage in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts, Mishra said until and unless the issue of illegal migration is not taken seriously, such incidents will certainly occur in the near future.
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May - 13 
Separately, Action Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) on May 13 said that it received a photocopy of a “donation demand” note served on a food joint by a students’ union in Dimapur which the food joint paid. ACAUT Nagaland in a press re
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Separately, Action Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) on May 13 said that it received a photocopy of a “donation demand” note served on a food joint by a students’ union in Dimapur which the food joint paid. ACAUT Nagaland in a press release said the donation note used the words “willing contribution” and wanted to know what did it actually meant. ACAUT stated that it was not just against the unabated taxations made by ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) but this kind of “taxation” and forceful contributions” by various organizations and unions. ACAUT appealed all to co-operate and said even if the taxations by NPGs were streamlined and if there were such donations, ACAUT’s efforts would be “null and void.”
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May - 13 
The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) who had signed the Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Government of India (GoI) and the Manipur State on September 9, 2013 has been given their own camp and has been relocated from their temporary camp at Sem
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The Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) who had signed the Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Government of India (GoI) and the Manipur State on September 9, 2013 has been given their own camp and has been relocated from their temporary camp at Semol villages under Khengjoi Block of Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline on May 14.
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May - 13 
The Sangai Express, on May 14, reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Irom khongnem Meitei alias Burma from Thamnapokpi village in Imphal East District. Meanwhile another KCP cadre identified as Kangabam Rohit Singh wa
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The Sangai Express, on May 14, reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Irom khongnem Meitei alias Burma from Thamnapokpi village in Imphal East District. Meanwhile another KCP cadre identified as Kangabam Rohit Singh was arrested at Tengnoupal in Chandel District. A .9mm Pistol with a magazine and four live rounds were recovered from him.
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May - 13 
The Sentinel reports on May 13 that one Bangladeshi national, identified as Anamuddin was arrested by Border security Force (BSF) troops of Border Outpost (BOP) Khaliang in East Jaintia Hills District, while he was trying to cross over the internatio
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The Sentinel reports on May 13 that one Bangladeshi national, identified as Anamuddin was arrested by Border security Force (BSF) troops of Border Outpost (BOP) Khaliang in East Jaintia Hills District, while he was trying to cross over the international border. INR 27,580, one mobile phone with one Indian and one Bangladeshi SIM card was recovered from his possession.
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May - 13 
The Shillong Times on May 14 reports that Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo people (FKJGP) West Khasi Hills District unit has condemned the proposed designated camp of the Break Away faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) in West Kha
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The Shillong Times on May 14 reports that Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo people (FKJGP) West Khasi Hills District unit has condemned the proposed designated camp of the Break Away faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) in West Khasi Hills District stating that the decision would lead to communal clashes between the Garos and the Khasis of the State. The FKJGP also asked the Government to scrap the order through which it had ordered the withdrawal of the Home Guard Border Wing from Kyrshai located at the border of West Khasi Hills District and Assam with a preference to replace with a Police Outpost.
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May - 13 
The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on May 13, said that State Government would not be dictated by anyone while deciding on the site for setting up of designated camps for the ANVC-B and that Government will decide
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The Shillong Times reports that Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on May 13, said that State Government would not be dictated by anyone while deciding on the site for setting up of designated camps for the ANVC-B and that Government will decide on the setting up of the designated camps in accordance with the requirements and needs.
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May - 13 
The Telegraph reports that Assam Police, on May 13, revealed the names of nine militants of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who allegedly carried out attacks in three villages of the Bodoland Territor
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The Telegraph reports that Assam Police, on May 13, revealed the names of nine militants of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who allegedly carried out attacks in three villages of the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), killing at least 46 people, including 22 children. Director-general of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma told reporters at the Police headquarters that the nine cadres, identified as Rikha, Romilo, Anon, Yakhab, Laswi, Ranjabaja, Sizo, Fuler and Futhai, had executed plans worked out by the outfit’s ‘chairman’ I.K. Songbijit, ‘general secretary’ Swarangra and “commander” B. Bidai. “The militant group was involved in the attacks but we are probing to find out if anyone helped them to carry out the attacks,” he added. The Police have been claiming the involvement of NDFB-IKS in the May 1 and 2 attacks on Narayanguri and Khagrabari villages in Baksa District and Balapara in Kokrajhar District while survivors of the violence claimed that former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres and the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), which rules the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) that governs the BTAD, were behind the attacks.
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May - 13 
The Telegraph reports that one of the kingpins of the FICN racket, Badal Uddin Laskar, was arrested by Border Security Forces in Cachar District on May 13. Satish Budakote, a deputy inspector-general of BSF’s frontier headquarters in Masimpur cantonm
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The Telegraph reports that one of the kingpins of the FICN racket, Badal Uddin Laskar, was arrested by Border Security Forces in Cachar District on May 13. Satish Budakote, a deputy inspector-general of BSF’s frontier headquarters in Masimpur cantonment, said fake currency with a face value of INR 15, 0000 recovered from his possession. Cachar and Karimganj Districts in South Assam are fast emerging hubs of fake currency transactions. The FICN is printed in adjoining Bangladesh and circulated in the region.
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May - 14 
The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that ANVC-B expressed resentment over opposition by various Khasi Hills based NGOs and political parties against the proposed setting up of a designated camp for the cadres of the outfit in the district. Dogamdo
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The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that ANVC-B expressed resentment over opposition by various Khasi Hills based NGOs and political parties against the proposed setting up of a designated camp for the cadres of the outfit in the district. Dogamdot Rangra R Marak personal assistant to the ANVC-B ‘commander-in-chief’ claimed that the opposition by the various NGOs and political parties was to sabotage the outfit’s three-month-long peace initiative with the Meghalaya Government. The outfit also appealed to other NGOs of Garo Hills to support their demand for a designated camp in Khasi Hills and warned that it would no more even consider coming in for a peace settlement if the failed to do so.
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May - 14 
Also, All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) has served an ultimatum to the State Government demanding justice for the victims of BTAD violence, reports The Sentinel. The members of Cachar District unit of AAMSU staged a protest demonstration, on
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Also, All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) has served an ultimatum to the State Government demanding justice for the victims of BTAD violence, reports The Sentinel. The members of Cachar District unit of AAMSU staged a protest demonstration, on May 14, demanding fulfillment of their charter of demands within a period of fifteen days.
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May - 14 
Indian Army and Assam Police personnel killed six militants of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT), including its ‘commander-in-chief’, Bikash Teron alias Kangthur in a gun battle on May 14 at Langtibuk, of the Singhason hill in Karbi Anglong Distr
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Indian Army and Assam Police personnel killed six militants of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT), including its ‘commander-in-chief’, Bikash Teron alias Kangthur in a gun battle on May 14 at Langtibuk, of the Singhason hill in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Assam Tribune. The other cadres are yet to be identified. Two AK 47 rifles and one 12 bore repeater gun, two 9mm pistols, two hand grenades, 453 ammunition of AK 47 rifle, 40 ammunition of Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and 84 ammunition of 9mm pistol have been recovered from the slain militants, adds The Nagaland Post. In recent times the outfit unlashed massive drive for extortion and abduction in several parts of the District which become a cause of concern for the Police and army. The outfit had also disrupted the process of election campaigning in the hill Districts of Assam in the recently concluded parliamentary election by imposing general strike for indefinite period which was withdrawn only on the day of polling i.e. on April 12.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Superintending Engineer of Command Area Development Agency (CADA), identified as Thokchom Kesho at Kwakeithel in Imphal West District on May 14. The Chinese made hand grenade ho
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Meanwhile unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Superintending Engineer of Command Area Development Agency (CADA), identified as Thokchom Kesho at Kwakeithel in Imphal West District on May 14. The Chinese made hand grenade however failed to explode. Police later retrieved the grenade.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile, an armed individual was arrested by SFs from Eros lane in Dimapur District on May 14. A .22 mm pistol along with magazine was recovered from him.
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Meanwhile, an armed individual was arrested by SFs from Eros lane in Dimapur District on May 14. A .22 mm pistol along with magazine was recovered from him.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile, an encounter took place between suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) militants at Atengba Khun under Tousem subdivision of Tamenglong District on May 14. No ca
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Meanwhile, an encounter took place between suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) militants at Atengba Khun under Tousem subdivision of Tamenglong District on May 14. No casualty has been reported.
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May - 14 
Meanwhile, residents of Aradonga village in West Khasi Hills District, expressed shock and anguish at the State Government’s decision to set up the camp site for the designated camp of the ANVC-B. Headman of Athiabari Dula G Marak,stated, “I was shoc
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Meanwhile, residents of Aradonga village in West Khasi Hills District, expressed shock and anguish at the State Government’s decision to set up the camp site for the designated camp of the ANVC-B. Headman of Athiabari Dula G Marak,stated, “I was shocked when the news was delivered to me that the order for the ANVC-B designated camp has been passed by the government. The camp’s presence would pose a serious threat to our children who could be lured or forced by the ANVC-B cadres to join them. Also, the presence of the camp would greatly affect the business of the area and rampant extortion from traders would take place.” Marak also added that in order to voice their opposition against the designated camp, a massive meeting is being organized at Aradonga on May18. John Miller L Nonglait, president of a conglomerate of 24 villages under Aradonga area, also expressed shock at the government order and said that the people of the area were caught unawares by the order.
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May - 14 
Nagaland Post on May 15 reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) 'president', S.S. Khaplang has suspended ‘finance secretary’ Zeramo from the outfit for a year. In a suspension Ahza (order) NSCN-K Khaplang stated that
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Nagaland Post on May 15 reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) 'president', S.S. Khaplang has suspended ‘finance secretary’ Zeramo from the outfit for a year. In a suspension Ahza (order) NSCN-K Khaplang stated that suspension was been done keeping in view his failure to respond to the continuous efforts to report to the headquarters and has been found guilty of misusing his power, and function and misappropriation of a huge amount of money.
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May - 14 
Nagaland Post on May 15 reports that the decision by NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ban discos and pubs in Dimapur town has been lauded by Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHDF). NSCN-IM recently decided to ban all the night clubs and brothels with immediate
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Nagaland Post on May 15 reports that the decision by NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to ban discos and pubs in Dimapur town has been lauded by Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHDF). NSCN-IM recently decided to ban all the night clubs and brothels with immediate effect “after taking serious note on the moral degradation of the Nagas.”
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May - 14 
Nagaland Post reports on May 14 that three persons, including two women, were arrested with explosives on them at Diphu Railway station in Karbi Anglong District, the Police said. According to police, 27 packets of gelatine (containing 648 sticks) an
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Nagaland Post reports on May 14 that three persons, including two women, were arrested with explosives on them at Diphu Railway station in Karbi Anglong District, the Police said. According to police, 27 packets of gelatine (containing 648 sticks) and nine coils of fused wire (90 meter) were recovered from their possession. The arrested persons have been identified as Thanga Mizo and his wife Opoi Mizo and another woman identified as Rody Parate. According to initial investigation, the explosive materials were brought to Diphu from Guwahati in a train by the three, however both the women has denied Police charges and claimed that they are not involved.
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May - 14 
Sentinel Assam reports on May 16 that Personal Security Officer (PSO) of the ‘Commander in Chief’ of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Bobby Marwein, identified as Wanbor Khardewsaw alias Lung alias William S of Pyndensohsaw who had join
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Sentinel Assam reports on May 16 that Personal Security Officer (PSO) of the ‘Commander in Chief’ of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) Bobby Marwein, identified as Wanbor Khardewsaw alias Lung alias William S of Pyndensohsaw who had joined the militant outfit in 2002 surrendered before Police without any weapons on May 14, seven days after he managed to escape from the Police ambush at Dangar village of East Khasi Hills, near the Indo– Bangladesh border. On May 8 he along with another senior cadre identified as Wansing Umlong alias Muh were travelling together when the police laid an ambush. Wansing Umlong was caught but Khardewsaw managed to escape.
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May - 14 
Separately, ban has been imposed on poll victory celebrations in the violence affected Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas in Assam even as elaborate precautionary measures have been taken to prevent any untoward incident throughout the State wh
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Separately, ban has been imposed on poll victory celebrations in the violence affected Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas in Assam even as elaborate precautionary measures have been taken to prevent any untoward incident throughout the State when the poll results are declared on May 16, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 14 
Separately, Civil society groups on, May 14, staged a demonstration in Guwahati to demand permanent peace in BTAD. People from all communities participated in the peace meet organized by Concerned Citizens of Assam and urged the Prime Minister to bri
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Separately, Civil society groups on, May 14, staged a demonstration in Guwahati to demand permanent peace in BTAD. People from all communities participated in the peace meet organized by Concerned Citizens of Assam and urged the Prime Minister to bring about a solution to the violence and increase security in the region, reports The Assam Tribune. They demanded long-term security arrangements for the vulnerable areas of BTAD for at least five years.
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May - 14 
Separately, even though the Police said that the NDFB-IKS was involved in the recent Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) violence, it has not been able to arrest its cadres even as 27 people have been arrested in connection with the BTAD
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Separately, even though the Police said that the NDFB-IKS was involved in the recent Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) violence, it has not been able to arrest its cadres even as 27 people have been arrested in connection with the BTAD violence, reports The Sentinel on May 15. In the BTAD, sources said, there are around 200 active NDFB-IKS cadres. In 2013, the police arrested 72 cadres of the NDFB-IKS before the BTAD violence and killed 21 cadres in encounters, while 41 cadres surrendered. The Police was able to seize 150 arms. The Police seized 122 arms from the NDFB-IKS in 2012, 120 arms in 2013, and 150 arms in 2014. In the last three years, 353 NDFB-IKS militants have been arrested.
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May - 14 
Separately, s to setting up of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) camp at Sembol village in Chandel District saying it would disturb the peace and tranquillity of the area while also urging the Govt to withdraw the same for the larger interest of
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Separately, s to setting up of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) camp at Sembol village in Chandel District saying it would disturb the peace and tranquillity of the area while also urging the Govt to withdraw the same for the larger interest of the public, reports The Sangai Express. JM Thadou, 'information and publicity secretary' of UKLF, stated Semol area is the operational area of UKLF and the presence of an unfriendly group means confrontation between the two. UKLF also urged the Government to conduct reverification of cadres of the KNLF to ascertain whether all cadres who surrendered on September 9, 2013, were still in the ranks of KNLF.
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May - 14 
The Sangai Express on May 15 reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a plot of land near Governor Road, Paona Bazar in Imphal West District.
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The Sangai Express on May 15 reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a plot of land near Governor Road, Paona Bazar in Imphal West District.
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May - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that two Security Forces (SF’s), Subedar Murugan Dan and Naik Guru Swami were injured during an attack by People’s Liberation Army (PLA)nalong the Indo-Myanmar border near Theikhothang village under Singngat Subdivision in
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The Sangai Express reports that two Security Forces (SF’s), Subedar Murugan Dan and Naik Guru Swami were injured during an attack by People’s Liberation Army (PLA)nalong the Indo-Myanmar border near Theikhothang village under Singngat Subdivision in Churachandpur District on May 14. According to a source, the suspected PLA cadres launched an attack where Border Pillar No 45 and 46 are erected when the Army personnel were machinating handing-taking activities between 25 Madras Regiment and 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
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May - 14 
The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that a hardware store owner identified as Subemol Modok was shot at and injured by a group of militants after he fought them off when they tried to abduct him in Purakhasia border region of West Garo Hills Distric
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The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that a hardware store owner identified as Subemol Modok was shot at and injured by a group of militants after he fought them off when they tried to abduct him in Purakhasia border region of West Garo Hills District on May 13. Police sources reveal that the Garo outfit A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) is a prime suspect as it had recently served demand notes on traders and businessmen in the area.
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May - 14 
The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) SK Jain has stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) which has signed a draft peace pact with the Meghalaya Government co
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The Shillong Times on May 15 reports that the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) SK Jain has stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) which has signed a draft peace pact with the Meghalaya Government could have cadre strength of between 140 and 145 and some weapons. The ADGP said that ANVC-B had submitted a list of around 150 cadres. Of them, a couple of cadres had died. The cadres were from Khasi Hills, Garo Hills and parts of Assam. Though the Government was in search of land to set up designated camps for them, Jain made it clear that there would be no let up in operations against ANVC-B if they were found to be indulging in illegal activities. He also added that that the place for the designated camp for ANVC-B has yet not been located and that the hunt for camp site is still ongoing.
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May - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that a demand of INR 500000 was made by A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) on May 14 to a school run by Catholic Church in Ampati, District Head Quarters of South West Garo Hills. The militants demanded that the money s
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The Shillong Times reports that a demand of INR 500000 was made by A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) on May 14 to a school run by Catholic Church in Ampati, District Head Quarters of South West Garo Hills. The militants demanded that the money should be paid on or before May 20. The Catholic Church in Garo Hills has announced a day of closure of all its educational institutions on May 20 in protest against the extortion demand. The Catholic Diocese stated that “No money or ransom would be paid to any anti-social groups irrespective of whatever the consequences might be. The Church firmly stands by its earlier resolution.”
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May - 14 
The Telegraph reports on May 14 that security agencies trying to cleanse the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) of illegal arms say the flow of arms and involvement of militants make the job tough. “The challenge before us is that many of tho
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The Telegraph reports on May 14 that security agencies trying to cleanse the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) of illegal arms say the flow of arms and involvement of militants make the job tough. “The challenge before us is that many of those supplying arms in the BTAD are either members of a militant group or former militants who are well trained in transporting weapons by concealing them to avoid our glare. They use these techniques even after they surrender and get into arms supplies. This makes our job tough,” a senior Police officer said. The officer said nearly 300 illegal arms and over 200 grenades had been seized from the BTAD since 2012 but the problem was far from over since the flow of weapons through Nagaland and Mizoram was still on. “Most of these arms, like the AK-series rifles and M20 rifles, come from South East Asian countries such as Myanmar and China. Of late, we have found small arms coming in from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh as well. We are in constant touch with Nagaland and Mizoram Police to check the supply of arms,” he added.
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May - 15 
Also, the Krishak Sharamik Unnayan Sangram Samitee (KSUSS), on May 15, submitted a Memorandum to the President of India, seeking an army operation in the BTAD areas of Assam while also seeking President’s Rule in the region in the aftermath of the re
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Also, the Krishak Sharamik Unnayan Sangram Samitee (KSUSS), on May 15, submitted a Memorandum to the President of India, seeking an army operation in the BTAD areas of Assam while also seeking President’s Rule in the region in the aftermath of the recent killings of Muslim people there, reports The Sentinel.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Jadumani village under Fakiragram police station in Kokrajhar District in the wee hours on May 15. The security forces also arrested two cadres of the Kamatapur Liberation Org
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Meanwhile, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Jadumani village under Fakiragram police station in Kokrajhar District in the wee hours on May 15. The security forces also arrested two cadres of the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO). Sources from Police said a team of Police and security personnel raided the Jadumoni area getting specific information and recovered the powerful IED weighing around 4 kg from a forest area in the village. They also said the bomb was brought by the KLO. Sources also said two KLO militants, identified as Kripa Ray and Jayanta Ray, who is also the vice–president of Fakiragram unit of All Koch–Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), were arrested for indulging in importing IED. The bomb was defused by bomb expert later. It is suspected that the militant outfit had target to blow up the railway track.
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May - 15 
Meanwhile, the opposition to the move for setting up designated camps of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) in Khasi Hills areas is gathering momentum with political leaders, Non Governmental Organisations(NGOs) and pressu
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Meanwhile, the opposition to the move for setting up designated camps of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) in Khasi Hills areas is gathering momentum with political leaders, Non Governmental Organisations(NGOs) and pressure groups joining the chorus of protests, reports The Shillong Times on May 16. Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) vice president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said on May 15 in Shillong that setting up of the designated camp in the West Khasi Hills District would create a sense of insecurity among the people of the area since ANVC-B was indulging in illegal activities such as extortion in coal mining area of West Khasi Hills (WKH). He also said he suspects that ANVC-B might have a hidden agenda to insist that they would like to set their designated camp in Khasi Hills. The move could also be a strategy to extend the Garoland demand to Khasi Hills areas. Also, the Garo Nokma (headman) and general public of Khasi Hills appealed all the political parties and NGOs of Khasi Hills and also the leaders and members of ANVC-B not to bring any misunderstanding regarding the matter relating to the setting up of the designated camp in West Khasi Hills.
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May - 15 
Separately, ANVC-B asked the church bodies to unitedly take a stand against the growing menace and influences of ‘misguided youths’ branded as “devil worshippers”.
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Separately, ANVC-B asked the church bodies to unitedly take a stand against the growing menace and influences of ‘misguided youths’ branded as “devil worshippers”.
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May - 15 
Separately, the State-level crisis management group, on May 15, decided to carry out helicopter surveillance in the vulnerable areas of the BTAD and along the Indo-Bhutan border areas to prevent any untoward incident following the declaration of the
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Separately, the State-level crisis management group, on May 15, decided to carry out helicopter surveillance in the vulnerable areas of the BTAD and along the Indo-Bhutan border areas to prevent any untoward incident following the declaration of the election results on May 16 (today). The BTAD areas have been witnessing trouble for some time and it is believed that armed miscreants involved in killing of more than 40 innocents in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts recently managed to sneak into Bhutan.
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May - 15 
The Sangai Express reports that a militant belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commandos from Keishampat Junction area on May 15. Identifying the arrested man as Rajkumar Nanao alias Tukao Singh,
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The Sangai Express reports that a militant belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was arrested by Imphal West District Police Commandos from Keishampat Junction area on May 15. Identifying the arrested man as Rajkumar Nanao alias Tukao Singh, a press statement issued by the Police said that he was involved in hurling of hand grenade recently and also served demand letters to Government officials for raising the outfit's fund. One mobile phone handset was seized from his possession
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May - 15 
The Sentinel reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Army and the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Alupara in Jomduar Reserve Forest under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District at a
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The Sentinel reports that an exchange of fire took place between the Army and the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Alupara in Jomduar Reserve Forest under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District at around 8 am on May 15. The unconfirmed reports say that an NDFB militant was killed in the encounter. Sources also said the security forces laid an ambush at Alupara getting specific information of regular movement of militants in the area.
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May - 15 
The Shillong Times on May 16 reports that Leaders of pro inner-line permit (ILP) groups did not appear before the court on May 15 for hearing on the damage suit filed by the Meghalaya Government against them for organising series of agitations over t
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The Shillong Times on May 16 reports that Leaders of pro inner-line permit (ILP) groups did not appear before the court on May 15 for hearing on the damage suit filed by the Meghalaya Government against them for organising series of agitations over the demand to implement the permit system. The Meghalaya Government had in 2013 filed the damages suit in the special court of Rithelda Rymbai, seeking compensation of over INR 310.9 million from the groups for the damages and loss of private property, both individual and community-owned, and Government property caused during the ILP agitation.
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May - 15 
The Telegraph reports that BSF personnel seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 500,000 along border in Meghalaya’s Baghmara border outpost in South Garo Hills District on May 15. The suspected Bangladeshi national, who was carrying the no
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The Telegraph reports that BSF personnel seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 500,000 along border in Meghalaya’s Baghmara border outpost in South Garo Hills District on May 15. The suspected Bangladeshi national, who was carrying the notes escaped. A BSF official said that the seized money was “extortion money” being carried by a linkman of an Indian insurgent group.
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May - 16 
Also, SFs continued to remain in high alert to prevent any outbreak of violence following declaration of election results in BTAD where Naba Kumar alias Hira Sarania a former leader of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was declared the
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Also, SFs continued to remain in high alert to prevent any outbreak of violence following declaration of election results in BTAD where Naba Kumar alias Hira Sarania a former leader of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was declared the winner. Six Army and Air Force helicopters have been pressed into service for aerial surveillance to supplement ground patrolling in sensitive areas, including the India-Bhutan border, to foil any attempt by militants of NDFB-IKS to sneak in from the neighbouring country to carry out strikes. Additional Director-General of Police (ADGP) A.P. Raut stated that “More than 100 companies of central paramilitary forces, army columns and state armed police have been deployed in the Bodo belt and adjoining districts while additional columns have been kept on standby. Altogether 141 fixed pickets and 35 mobile pickets have been set up in the sensitive areas. Security forces are keeping a strict vigil”.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile 63rd anniversary of Naga Plebiscite Day was observed at Chedema peace camp in Kohima District on May 16. In his speech, Tatar (Member of Parliament) Lhouvitsü of 'federal government of nagaland' (FGN) stated that whoever led the people shou
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Meanwhile 63rd anniversary of Naga Plebiscite Day was observed at Chedema peace camp in Kohima District on May 16. In his speech, Tatar (Member of Parliament) Lhouvitsü of 'federal government of nagaland' (FGN) stated that whoever led the people should lead rightly and ‘nation’s’ interest should be above personal interest while Naga writer Kaka Iralu said Naga plebiscite had two important things which were that Nagas won’t belong to other nation and Naga land belong to Nagas.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile 63rd anniversary of Naga Plebiscite Day was observed at Chedema peace camp in Kohima District on May 16. In his speech, Tatar (Member of Parliament) Lhouvitsü of 'federal government of nagaland' (FGN) stated that whoever led the people shou
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Meanwhile 63rd anniversary of Naga Plebiscite Day was observed at Chedema peace camp in Kohima District on May 16. In his speech, Tatar (Member of Parliament) Lhouvitsü of 'federal government of nagaland' (FGN) stated that whoever led the people should lead rightly and ‘nation’s’ interest should be above personal interest while Naga writer Kaka Iralu said Naga plebiscite had two important things which were that Nagas won’t belong to other nation and Naga land belong to Nagas.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, a minor boy, identified as Biraj Brahma of Nongkua under Parbhajhora subdivision in Kokrajhar District, was shot at and injured by suspected IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants.
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Meanwhile, a minor boy, identified as Biraj Brahma of Nongkua under Parbhajhora subdivision in Kokrajhar District, was shot at and injured by suspected IKS faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, a sit-in-protest was staged jointly by International Meetei Forum (IMF); Meetei Youths' Front South-East Asia (MYFSEA) and Eramdam Lamjing Meira (ELM) at Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai in protest against the alleged threat notice served by K
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Meanwhile, a sit-in-protest was staged jointly by International Meetei Forum (IMF); Meetei Youths' Front South-East Asia (MYFSEA) and Eramdam Lamjing Meira (ELM) at Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai in protest against the alleged threat notice served by Kuki National Organization (KNO) to residents of Tuibong Meetei village, Churachandpur and forcing to shift Bijang Khunao Meetei Leikai Cemetery to Khuga River in Imphal West District, reports E-pao reports on May 17.
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May - 16 
Meanwhile, an armed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as N Leirinjao was arrested on May 16 from Bishnupur Bazaar in Bishnupur District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant was arrested while he was travelling in a civil vehicl
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Meanwhile, an armed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as N Leirinjao was arrested on May 16 from Bishnupur Bazaar in Bishnupur District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant was arrested while he was travelling in a civil vehicle from Bishnupur to Imphal. One 9 mm Pistol along with three live rounds were recovered from him.
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May - 16 
Nagaland Post on May 17 reports that Chairmen and governing bodies of six colonies adjoining to the State Stadium near D.C court in Dimapur have resolved to extend cooperation to NSCN-IM towards controlling illicit activities happening in areas such
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Nagaland Post on May 17 reports that Chairmen and governing bodies of six colonies adjoining to the State Stadium near D.C court in Dimapur have resolved to extend cooperation to NSCN-IM towards controlling illicit activities happening in areas such as state Stadium and Agri Expo, 4th Mile in Dimapur District.
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May - 16 
Nagaland Post reports that two militants, identified as Lima Akhham and Takaitaba Ao belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were arrested on May 16 from Phom Colony, Changtongya in Mokokchung District by Secu
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Nagaland Post reports that two militants, identified as Lima Akhham and Takaitaba Ao belonging to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were arrested on May 16 from Phom Colony, Changtongya in Mokokchung District by Security Forces (SFs). One country made Muzzle Loading Rifle and incriminating documents was recovered from them.
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May - 16 
Separately, eighteen cadres of Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has joined NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post on May 17. In a press release by 'ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP), NSCN-KK, on May 16, while
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Separately, eighteen cadres of Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has joined NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post on May 17. In a press release by 'ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP), NSCN-KK, on May 16, while welcoming the cadres, stated that “home comers” expressed that collective leadership of Khole Konyak and N. Kitovi Zhimomi was “only true platform for the cause of the Nagas as a whole.”
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May - 16 
Separately, the ABSU has demanded a judicial inquiry into the killing of two civilians who belonged to Bodo community in Police firing at Panbari Police outpost in Bijni subdivision of Chirang District on May 16 and punishment to the guilty Policeman
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Separately, the ABSU has demanded a judicial inquiry into the killing of two civilians who belonged to Bodo community in Police firing at Panbari Police outpost in Bijni subdivision of Chirang District on May 16 and punishment to the guilty Policeman, reports The Telegraph on May 17.
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May - 16 
The 'finance secretary' of Hynniewtrep National Youth (HNYF), Everson Syngkon who was booked under the Meghalaya Prevention Detention Act (MPDA) was released on bail on May 16, reports The Shiilong Times. He was arrested for allegedly setting ablaze
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The 'finance secretary' of Hynniewtrep National Youth (HNYF), Everson Syngkon who was booked under the Meghalaya Prevention Detention Act (MPDA) was released on bail on May 16, reports The Shiilong Times. He was arrested for allegedly setting ablaze an office of the sericulture department at Ummulong in Jaintia Hills District during the Inner Line Permit (ILP) protests in 2013.
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May - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that the sericulture official Rostar Bolchugre, a resident of Malangkona in West Khasi Hills District, who was abducted by four unidentified persons on May 12, was released by his captors on May 16 near Malangkona area. His
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The Shillong Times reports that the sericulture official Rostar Bolchugre, a resident of Malangkona in West Khasi Hills District, who was abducted by four unidentified persons on May 12, was released by his captors on May 16 near Malangkona area. His captors had initially demanded a ransom of INR 300, 0000, but he was released unconditionally, however Police suspect that the abductees’ family may have paid INR 500000 for his release.
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May - 16 
The Telegraph reports that one Deepak Sutradhar was killed by unidentified gunmen in the night of May 16 at Khajobari in Chirang District. Sources said three armed militants entered his house and dragged him outside. Villagers recovered his body with
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The Telegraph reports that one Deepak Sutradhar was killed by unidentified gunmen in the night of May 16 at Khajobari in Chirang District. Sources said three armed militants entered his house and dragged him outside. Villagers recovered his body with his hands and legs tied on May 17. The Sentinel, however, adds that the motive behind his killing is yet to be ascertained and the involvement of any militant group has not come to light.
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May - 16 
The Telegraph reports that two persons were killed and at least nine injured when Security Forces (SFs) open fired at a mob outside Panbari Police outpost in Bijni subdivision of Chirang District of Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD)
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The Telegraph reports that two persons were killed and at least nine injured when Security Forces (SFs) open fired at a mob outside Panbari Police outpost in Bijni subdivision of Chirang District of Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD) in the evening of May 16. Sources said a mob from Hadan area gheaored the outpost in protest against the Army shooting at and injuring a village youth, Rajib Basumatary while conducting operation against militants. The Police said the protesters injured a Policeman and a driver and also damaged few vehicles at the outpost, forcing them to open fire which killed two persons on the spot and injured many
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May - 17 
Also, a Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) militant, identified as Thotreichan Zimik was arrested by Assam Rifles on the National Highway (NH) 102 at Tengnoupal in Chandel District on May 17 while travelling to Moreh, reports Kanglaonline.
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Also, a Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) militant, identified as Thotreichan Zimik was arrested by Assam Rifles on the National Highway (NH) 102 at Tengnoupal in Chandel District on May 17 while travelling to Moreh, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 17 
Also, the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) president, on May 17, said the Bodos have constitutional and historical rights to demand for the creation of a separate State for Bodoland, reports The Sentinel. He said not only Naba Sarania, but not a single
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Also, the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) president, on May 17, said the Bodos have constitutional and historical rights to demand for the creation of a separate State for Bodoland, reports The Sentinel. He said not only Naba Sarania, but not a single MP and MLA of Assam, other than Bodo parliamentarians, extended their support for the creation of a separate Bodoland State. He also demanded that the law–and–order must be strengthened in BTC region to ensure safety and security of all people. “Certain forces in the name of Oboro Suraksha Samity have been working against the Bodos and they want to create communal disharmony in BTC region, it said. The President of Pro talk faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) Dhiren Boro, Bodoland People's Progressive Front (BPPF) President Rabiram Narzary, United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) President Pradip Kr Daimary and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), UG Brahma also raised their voices against the evil designs of the Oboro Suraksha Samity which has been hatching a conspiracy to annihilate the interests of the Bodos and tribal people. They also cautioned that the situation will not be congenial unless the polarized politics is stopped.
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May - 17 
Bangladesh handed to Indian authorities United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia’s wife and two children after which they arrived at his Jeraigaon residence in Dibrugarh District in the night of May 17, triggering hope t
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Bangladesh handed to Indian authorities United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia’s wife and two children after which they arrived at his Jeraigaon residence in Dibrugarh District in the night of May 17, triggering hope that the ULFA leader, who is still in Bangladesh, will return soon, reports The Telegraph. Chetia’s wife Monica Barua and daughter Bulbuli were in Bangladesh after the ULFA leader was arrested in the neighbouring country in 1997 on various charges, including illegal domicile. Chetia has completed his jail term but is still in Bangladesh. India is keen on bringing back Chetia as it feels that his involvement would give more weight to the ongoing peace process with the Pro-talks group of ULFA (ULFA-PTF). The pro-talks leaders are also putting pressure on the Government to initiate the process to bring back Chetia. Sources, however, said that the release of Anup Chetia is unlikely in the near future as there are several legal formalities to be completed by the Bangladesh Government, The Assam Tribune reports on May 19.
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May - 17 
During a meeting of Chandel District Naga-Kuki Joint Committee (CDNKJC), attended by about fifty tribal leaders on May 17 at Liwa Changning Community Hall in Chandel District, a resolution was made to oppose construction Kuki National Liberation Fron
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During a meeting of Chandel District Naga-Kuki Joint Committee (CDNKJC), attended by about fifty tribal leaders on May 17 at Liwa Changning Community Hall in Chandel District, a resolution was made to oppose construction Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) at Semol in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. The meeting has resolved to submit a joint memorandum to the Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh against opening of new designated camp.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) organising Secretary, Austine B Marak stated that the demand for Garoland is not from present generation but from the time of British, The Shillong Times reports on May 18. He also sought the uni
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Meanwhile, Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) organising Secretary, Austine B Marak stated that the demand for Garoland is not from present generation but from the time of British, The Shillong Times reports on May 18. He also sought the unification of all the NGOs in joining hands together to work for a separate State and said that the Garos had lost vast tracts of land during the partition of 1947 and during the creation of Meghalaya state in 1972.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, two GNLA militants were arrested near Medhipara in Goalpara District along the Phutamati-Rongsai road while they were travelling from Meghalaya to Assam by SFs on May 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Two 7.65 mm pistols (China made) and two
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Meanwhile, two GNLA militants were arrested near Medhipara in Goalpara District along the Phutamati-Rongsai road while they were travelling from Meghalaya to Assam by SFs on May 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Two 7.65 mm pistols (China made) and two live rounds were recovered from them. The militants during interrogation stated that they were working with GNLA for last three to four years and were on their way to Rangsai to kidnap a local trader.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, wildlife conservationists, on May 17, expressed concern over the allegations that forest officials were involved in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD) carnage, which claimed the lives of more than 40 people, reports The
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Meanwhile, wildlife conservationists, on May 17, expressed concern over the allegations that forest officials were involved in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD) carnage, which claimed the lives of more than 40 people, reports The Telegraph. A meeting attended by Authorities of Manas National Park, officials of the BTC forest department and wildlife NGOs held at the BTC secretariat conference hall discussed the matter after 10 forest personnel were arrested for the attack in villages under Kokrajhar and Baksa District on May 1 and 2. A. Swargiary, Field Director of Manas, said the forest guards had fled from the camp fearing for their life when armed men attacked Narayanguri village in Baksa and hence, were not involved in the attack.
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May - 17 
One man identified, as Jubika Chishi was arrested by Dimapur Police on charges extortion on May 17, reports Nagaland Post. According to Police, the accused have been demanding “tax” in the name of a particular “faction” from a contractor near Referr
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One man identified, as Jubika Chishi was arrested by Dimapur Police on charges extortion on May 17, reports Nagaland Post. According to Police, the accused have been demanding “tax” in the name of a particular “faction” from a contractor near Referral Hospital, 4th Mile Dimapur and also threatening truck drivers.
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May - 17 
Separately, the Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland state tour culminated at Centre Point Zunheboto on May 17. Stressing on the slogan “one government, one tax”, Khekiye K Sema a retired civil servant and a member of consultativ
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Separately, the Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland state tour culminated at Centre Point Zunheboto on May 17. Stressing on the slogan “one government, one tax”, Khekiye K Sema a retired civil servant and a member of consultative body ACAUT Nagaland stated that unless ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPG) come under one common platform the solution and sovereignty of the Nagas would never be achieved.
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May - 17 
The explosive material used in the blasts aboard a train at Chennai Central on May 1 was ammonium nitrate, forensic tests have confirmed, The Times of India reports on May 18. The results of tests carried out on samples from the blast site show a cas
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The explosive material used in the blasts aboard a train at Chennai Central on May 1 was ammonium nitrate, forensic tests have confirmed, The Times of India reports on May 18. The results of tests carried out on samples from the blast site show a cast iron cylinder was used to stuff the explosive that was triggered using a timer device. A senior Crime Branch-Central Itellifence Department (CB-CID) officer said, "The blast was triggered using a battery connected to a timer." Already, teams are camping in various places, including Guwahati (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal) and Bangalore (Karnataka), looking for possible leads. Others are also looking for associates of suspected Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operative Sakir Hussain, who was arrested in Chennai just before the May 1 blasts.
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May - 17 
The Sangai Express reports that the Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), on May 17, observed its 26th raising day, a day before the actual date due to certain security reason at the outfit’s Daitwi camp general head-quarters along Indo-Myan
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The Sangai Express reports that the Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), on May 17, observed its 26th raising day, a day before the actual date due to certain security reason at the outfit’s Daitwi camp general head-quarters along Indo-Myanmar border. A message from its ‘President’, Napolean Kremlin, was read out in which it called upon all Kukis and its organization’s to unite. He further called upon all organisations to join hands and achieve a common political goal under the Constitution of India. The occasion was followed by the oath taking ceremony of 20 new cadres, who had completed their basic military training bringing the total strength of KNF-N to 150.
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May - 17 
The Telegraph reports on May 18 that Naba Kumar Sarania alias Hira Sarania, the first non-Bodo candidate to be elected from the Kokrajhar seat in its electoral history, has vowed to vehemently oppose the demand for a separate State of Bodoland in Par
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The Telegraph reports on May 18 that Naba Kumar Sarania alias Hira Sarania, the first non-Bodo candidate to be elected from the Kokrajhar seat in its electoral history, has vowed to vehemently oppose the demand for a separate State of Bodoland in Parliament. Speaking after his landslide win, Sarania said creation of Bodoland will only bring further unrest and compound the problems. “If the government creates Bodoland against the wishes of the majority, the non-Bodos are not going to sit idle and will rise in protest, which will create unrest in the BTAD,” said Sarania. “My priority will be to see that an impartial probe is conducted into the violence and killings in the BTAD and the guilty are punished,” Sarania added. The 45-year-old rebel leader, who had joined United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in 1990, had been part of the pro-talks group of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) led by Arabinda Rajkhowa in 2010 but was expelled in March this year after he decided to contest the polls.
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May - 17 
The Telegraph reports on May 18 the Assam State Commission for Minorities has proposed that Dispur hold consultation with all stakeholders to work out a road map for permanent peace in the BTAD. The commission has suggested representatives of differe
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The Telegraph reports on May 18 the Assam State Commission for Minorities has proposed that Dispur hold consultation with all stakeholders to work out a road map for permanent peace in the BTAD. The commission has suggested representatives of different communities and intellectuals from across the state, including the BTAD should be consulted so that an inclusive solution could be found to the conflicts taking place among groups in the area.
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May - 18 
An Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper, identified as Lourembam Herojit, guarding the residence of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Vice President, Sagolsem Achouba Singh was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast which too
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An Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper, identified as Lourembam Herojit, guarding the residence of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Vice President, Sagolsem Achouba Singh was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast which took place at the MPCC president’s residence at Wangoi Makha Thounaojam Leikai in Imphal West District on May 18, reports The Telegraph. The blast occurred when Herojit picked up something wrapped in a polythene pack at the southern gate of the house and it suddenly exploded while he was trying to throw it away into a nearby drain.
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May - 18 
Earlier, SFs arrested an extortionist, identified as identified as Vishika Yepthomi alias Vika on May 19 at Notun Basti in Dimapur. He was found threatening a non-local businessman and demanding INR 10,000 in the name of NSCN-K.
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Earlier, SFs arrested an extortionist, identified as identified as Vishika Yepthomi alias Vika on May 19 at Notun Basti in Dimapur. He was found threatening a non-local businessman and demanding INR 10,000 in the name of NSCN-K.
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May - 18 
Further, 29 Assam Rifles (AR) on May 18, arrested an arms peddler, identified as Atoka Zhimomi at Purana Bazar in Dimapur District. Three .22 Pistols along with magazines were recovered from his possession.
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Further, 29 Assam Rifles (AR) on May 18, arrested an arms peddler, identified as Atoka Zhimomi at Purana Bazar in Dimapur District. Three .22 Pistols along with magazines were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
Later on May 18, another NSCN-K militant, identified as Beduzo Venuh was arrested by SFs in Phek District. One 9 mm Pistol with magazine and three live rounds were recovered from him.
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Later on May 18, another NSCN-K militant, identified as Beduzo Venuh was arrested by SFs in Phek District. One 9 mm Pistol with magazine and three live rounds were recovered from him.
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May - 18 
Meanwhile, Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) warned LPG dealers in the state against indulging in illegal black marketing of filled cylinders, Nagaland Post reports on May 19. In a statement, Ministry of Informa
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Meanwhile, Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) warned LPG dealers in the state against indulging in illegal black marketing of filled cylinders, Nagaland Post reports on May 19. In a statement, Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) said that they have received numerous reports from people about the illegal activities being perpetrated by LPG dealers.
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May - 18 
Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) destroyed the headquarters, Camp Victoria of outlawed Chin National Army (CNA) of Myanmar on May 18 in Mawhro, a village within Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) in southern eastern Mizoram, reports E-Pao. The MAP mov
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Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) destroyed the headquarters, Camp Victoria of outlawed Chin National Army (CNA) of Myanmar on May 18 in Mawhro, a village within Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) in southern eastern Mizoram, reports E-Pao. The MAP moved towards Camp Victoria by 3:00 pm from Mawhro village and approached to attack it in six trucks with reserved MAP personnel ready for deployment posted in Tuipang and Zawngling village. No Myanmarese outlaws were reportedly detained by MAP in the operation. The Security Forces (SFs) destroyed all quarters and bunkers of CNA and seized three weapons. With the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar, the Government of India (GoI) has been pressurising Mizoram state government to evacuate CNA camp and the state government fixed a deadline for CNA to evacuate Camp Victoria. This is the third evacuation drive against the CNA which was formed in 1988. Previous evacuation drives were undertaken in 1999 and 2002, which were both operated by the Assam Rifles (AR).
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May - 18 
Separately, Zongam faction of KNF (KNF-Z) informed that it has not authorised an individual named Seilal alias Tony Haokip to collect fund for the outfit. The outfit cautioned not to extend cooperation to the individual.
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Separately, Zongam faction of KNF (KNF-Z) informed that it has not authorised an individual named Seilal alias Tony Haokip to collect fund for the outfit. The outfit cautioned not to extend cooperation to the individual.
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May - 18 
The Assam Tribune reports on May 19 that at least 25 members of IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who were suspected to be involved in the killing of more than 40 people on May 1 and 2 in Kokrajhar and Baksa D
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The Assam Tribune reports on May 19 that at least 25 members of IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who were suspected to be involved in the killing of more than 40 people on May 1 and 2 in Kokrajhar and Baksa Districts, have managed to sneak into Bhutan following sustained operations by the police and security forces. Security sources said that according to information available, to launch the attacks in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) areas, NDFB-IKS cadres were drawn from the Districts of Dhubri, Chirang, Barpeta and Kokrajhar. After the incidents, the cadres were asked to shift towards Bhutan in small groups to save themselves from the intensified operations by Police and security forces.
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May - 18 
The Sentinel reports that in a joint operation on May 18, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, all from Meghalaya, identified as Sangrak D Shira, Singrong D Shira, Salma D Sangma and Nington D Khar from
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The Sentinel reports that in a joint operation on May 18, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, all from Meghalaya, identified as Sangrak D Shira, Singrong D Shira, Salma D Sangma and Nington D Khar from Damra in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. Two 7.65 mm pistols (made in USA), a 9 mm pistol, nine live rounds, one hand grenade and many incriminating documents were recovered. UALA and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have been carrying out heavy extortion from the local population residing along Assam–Meghalaya border.
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May - 18 
The Shillong Times on May 19 reports that several NGOs, student unions, mothers union, headmen of several villages and the people of Aradonga in West Khasi Hills District have condemned the decision of the Government to set up the camp for Breakaway
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The Shillong Times on May 19 reports that several NGOs, student unions, mothers union, headmen of several villages and the people of Aradonga in West Khasi Hills District have condemned the decision of the Government to set up the camp for Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) in Aradonga in West Khasi Hills.
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May - 18 
The Shillong Times reports that a Smooth Bore Breach Loading Gun (SBBL) was recovered from an individual identified as Hebath BMarak Nengchonggre village in West Khasi Hills on May 18.
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The Shillong Times reports that a Smooth Bore Breach Loading Gun (SBBL) was recovered from an individual identified as Hebath BMarak Nengchonggre village in West Khasi Hills on May 18.
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May - 19 
Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) stated that it would check and take stern action against anyone indulging in illegal activities in area of Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima District, DC Court and Agri Expo, 4th M
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Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) stated that it would check and take stern action against anyone indulging in illegal activities in area of Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima District, DC Court and Agri Expo, 4th Mile areas in Dimapur, Ngaland Post reports on May 20.
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May - 19 
Meanwhile, A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) has denied serving demand note to St. Clariet School in Ampati of South West Garo Hills, The Shillong Times reports on May 20. ANLA leader, Dilseng A’chik, claimed it was the work of other groups sinc
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Meanwhile, A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) has denied serving demand note to St. Clariet School in Ampati of South West Garo Hills, The Shillong Times reports on May 20. ANLA leader, Dilseng A’chik, claimed it was the work of other groups since the outfit was yet to deploy their cadres in Ampati region. Catholic institutions in Garo Hills will remain closed on May 20 (Today) in protest against the extortion notice.
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May - 19 
Meanwhile, Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), United Sangtam Region (USR) has informed on May 19 that all employees, contractors and business establishments under Kiphire District and Longkhim/Chare Area in Tuensang District are not allowed to deal w
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Meanwhile, Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), United Sangtam Region (USR) has informed on May 19 that all employees, contractors and business establishments under Kiphire District and Longkhim/Chare Area in Tuensang District are not allowed to deal with the taxation matter for the fiscal year 2014-15 without the knowledge of the region ‘chairman’, reports Nagaland Post. The USR chairman in a press release stated that USR chairman should be consulted by centrally assigned person before dealing with taxation matter.
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May - 19 
Meanwhile, Pallabi Dangoria, daughter of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), Paresh Barua was reported missing by her mother at Rajabheta Police outpost in Dibrugarh District on May 19, reports The Telegraph.
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Meanwhile, Pallabi Dangoria, daughter of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I), Paresh Barua was reported missing by her mother at Rajabheta Police outpost in Dibrugarh District on May 19, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 19 
Nagaland Post reports on May 20 that Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has stated that “Naga people are eagerly awaiting the PM-in-waiting, Narendra Modi” to seriously look into the Naga political issue in the light of “contin
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Nagaland Post reports on May 20 that Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland has stated that “Naga people are eagerly awaiting the PM-in-waiting, Narendra Modi” to seriously look into the Naga political issue in the light of “continuous strife affecting peace and prosperity of the Naga people”.
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May - 19 
Security Forces (SFs), on May 19, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition including four 9mm Sub Machine Guns with magazines, one 40mm UBGL, one 40 mm Lathod Launcher, one 9mm Pistol with magazine, eight live rounds, twenty three 5.56mm rounds
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Security Forces (SFs), on May 19, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition including four 9mm Sub Machine Guns with magazines, one 40mm UBGL, one 40 mm Lathod Launcher, one 9mm Pistol with magazine, eight live rounds, twenty three 5.56mm rounds and forty 7.62 mm rounds from Karang Pat area of Loktak Lake in Imphal when a search operation was launched based on specific intelligence, reports The Sangai Express. The weapons and ammunition were found hidden in the pat area wrapped in polythene bags. According to some sources, the cache may have been hidden by Peoples Liberation Army (PLA).
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May - 19 
Separately, the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), on May 19, announced a series of protests from May 24, demanding review of the Bodo Accord, seizure of illegal weapons from BTAD and strong action against the culprits of 2008, 2012 and 2014
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Separately, the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), on May 19, announced a series of protests from May 24, demanding review of the Bodo Accord, seizure of illegal weapons from BTAD and strong action against the culprits of 2008, 2012 and 2014 violence, reports The Telegraph. The students’ union alleged that the State Government’s failure to take strong action had encouraged frequent killings, abductions and extortion in the BTAD, resulting in fear and uncertainty among all communities.
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May - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that Chiefs of 135 villages located within Khengjoy block of Chandel District, on May 19, resolved to see that no designated camp of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) will be opened at Semol village in Chandel District.
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The Sangai Express reports that Chiefs of 135 villages located within Khengjoy block of Chandel District, on May 19, resolved to see that no designated camp of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) will be opened at Semol village in Chandel District. The village Chiefs pointed out that KNLF is affiliated to Kuki National Army (KNA) and hence, KNLF’s designated camp should be opened within KNA area. Semol village Chief Tirgoulen Haokip said that he was not given any prior information before the Government took up steps to open a designated camp within his village jurisdiction. Semol is already home to a designated camp of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), affiliated to United Peoples Front (UPF), the other umbrella body of Kuki militant groups.
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May - 19 
The Telegraph reports that a 12-year-old boy, identified as Aditya, son of a businessman Rameswar Jaiswal was abducted by suspected IKS faction of national democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur District on
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The Telegraph reports that a 12-year-old boy, identified as Aditya, son of a businessman Rameswar Jaiswal was abducted by suspected IKS faction of national democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur District on May 19. Police said Aditya has been missing since he went out on his bicycle from his house in the afternoon of May 19. Sources said the outfit has demanded INR 6 million as ransom.
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May - 20 
During a pre-dawn raid by Police Commandos, five United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants were killed and one Police Officer injured in a gun battle at Chiokgre village near Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on May 20, reports The Shillon
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During a pre-dawn raid by Police Commandos, five United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants were killed and one Police Officer injured in a gun battle at Chiokgre village near Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on May 20, reports The Shillong Times. The slain militants have been identified as Sengnang N Sangma, Batnagar R Marak, Dikdik D Momin, Kallam R Marak and Kekil R Marak The Operation was launched after getting reports about the presence of a large group of armed men in a makeshift camp close to family residence of the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin. However he along with six others managed to escape during the fire fight. There were reportedly as many as 30 cadres in two separate locations when the raid was conducted. The District Police Chief, Davis Nestell R Marak also revealed that as many as 20 militants were taking shelter in a makeshift camp in forested area just metres from Norrok’s house. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered three AK rifles with five magazines, 109 live ammunition, a pistol with three magazines, 22 empty cases of AK ammunition, two demand notes along with embroidered name plates and shoulder badges.
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May - 20 
In a follow up operation, another KYKL militant, identified as Phuritsabam Shyamo Singh, was arrested at Awang Wabagai Makha Leikai in Imphal. An M20 with magazine and two mobile phone handsets were seized from him. He too was involved in extortion a
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In a follow up operation, another KYKL militant, identified as Phuritsabam Shyamo Singh, was arrested at Awang Wabagai Makha Leikai in Imphal. An M20 with magazine and two mobile phone handsets were seized from him. He too was involved in extortion activities
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May - 20 
In another incident on May 20, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Leihaothabam Joychandra Sharma alias Boy, was arrested by SF from his residence at Khonghampat Mayai Leikai, Imphal West District. He was allegedly involved in ex
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In another incident on May 20, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Leihaothabam Joychandra Sharma alias Boy, was arrested by SF from his residence at Khonghampat Mayai Leikai, Imphal West District. He was allegedly involved in extortion. A mobile was seized from him.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) on May 20, demanded a white paper from the State Government on the steps it had taken in recovering illegal weapons in Bodoland territorial Administered Districts (BTAD), reports The Times of Indi
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Meanwhile, All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) on May 20, demanded a white paper from the State Government on the steps it had taken in recovering illegal weapons in Bodoland territorial Administered Districts (BTAD), reports The Times of India.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, fish and egg traders of Imphal have accused the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) of trying to control the market for these two items in Manipur by sending out its “associates” to retail outlets in Imp
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Meanwhile, fish and egg traders of Imphal have accused the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) of trying to control the market for these two items in Manipur by sending out its “associates” to retail outlets in Imphal for procuring the items only from them instead of whole sellers, reports The Telegraph on May 21. Traders also stated that ten Imphal-bound trucks carrying fish and eggs had been stranded at Dimapur in Nagaland and Mao and Tadubi areas of Senapati District in Manipur on May 17 after the vehicles were stopped allegedly by the cadres of the militant outfit. The traders have submitted a referendum seeking Government’s intervention.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, KNLF in response to the increased opposition to setting up of its designated camp at Semol village under Khengjoy block in Chandel District, clarified that the decision to set up the outfit’s designated camp at Semol was an outcome of trip
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Meanwhile, KNLF in response to the increased opposition to setting up of its designated camp at Semol village under Khengjoy block in Chandel District, clarified that the decision to set up the outfit’s designated camp at Semol was an outcome of tripartite resolution among the KNLF, Government of Manipur and Government of India (GoI), The Sangai Express reports on May 21. In a statement, they pointed out that setting up of its designated camp at Semol was a tripartite resolution adopted on March 26, 2014 after the outfit signed the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement on Sept 9, 2013.
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, SFs recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Dagal Dopgre area in South Garo Hills District, bordering Bangladesh planted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports Nagaland Post on May 21. Lakardor Syiem, the District
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Meanwhile, SFs recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Dagal Dopgre area in South Garo Hills District, bordering Bangladesh planted by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports Nagaland Post on May 21. Lakardor Syiem, the District Police Chief of South Garo Hills said “We have recovered two IEDs bomb fitted inside two pressure cookers to carry out explosion in the area.”
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May - 20 
Meanwhile, some unidentified individuals planted an explosive device weighing 125 Grams at Babina Diagnostic Centre at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Road in Imphal West District on May 20. The explosive was found in a red polythene ba
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Meanwhile, some unidentified individuals planted an explosive device weighing 125 Grams at Babina Diagnostic Centre at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Road in Imphal West District on May 20. The explosive was found in a red polythene bag. The bomb was recovered by Bomb Disposal Squad and was later disposed off.
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May - 20 
Nagaland Post on May 21 reports that two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) extortionists identified as Wonthungo Ngullie and Amento Sema were caught by the public at Doyang in Wokha District. A .9 mm revolver with five rounds, extortion notes and ‘tax’ rece
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Nagaland Post on May 21 reports that two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) extortionists identified as Wonthungo Ngullie and Amento Sema were caught by the public at Doyang in Wokha District. A .9 mm revolver with five rounds, extortion notes and ‘tax’ receipts were recovered from them. The incident occurred when ACVA members were informed that some extortionists were forcibly collecting money from commercial vehicles plying between Merapani-Wokha road
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May - 20 
Separately, Karbi People Liberation Army (KPLT) is reportedly extorting money from the Khasi population residing in Block II, Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times on May 21. As per reports, the KPLT has been openly demanding and threatening K
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Separately, Karbi People Liberation Army (KPLT) is reportedly extorting money from the Khasi population residing in Block II, Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times on May 21. As per reports, the KPLT has been openly demanding and threatening Khasi people who refuse to heed to the extortion threats. A resident of Umtleih village in Umsning of Ri-Bhoi District stated that he had received a call from the ‘area commander’ of the outfit on May 19 night demanding that each family of the village should pay INR 2000 each to the outfit. The ‘Area Commander’ also threatened that the outfit would not hesitate to kill those who refused to pay.
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May - 21 
Also, a militant belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Oinam Kuladaja alias Tangba Singh, was arrested at Moirang College Gate, Moirang in Bishnupur District on May 21. On
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Also, a militant belonging to Lamyanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militant, identified as Oinam Kuladaja alias Tangba Singh, was arrested at Moirang College Gate, Moirang in Bishnupur District on May 21. One mobile handset with SIM card was recovered from his possession. It has been revealed that he was collecting money from the public for the outfit.
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May - 21 
Further, on May 21, SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Indu Devi, from Nambol Phoijing Makha Leikai area in Bishnupur District. One mobile with SIM card and INR 3600 extorted by the cadre from some schools of the distri
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Further, on May 21, SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Indu Devi, from Nambol Phoijing Makha Leikai area in Bishnupur District. One mobile with SIM card and INR 3600 extorted by the cadre from some schools of the district were recovered.
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May - 21 
Kanglaonline reports two Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants and an Assam Rifles (AR) soldier were killed in an encounter in Kambirol area in Tamenglong District on May 21. The slain ZUF cadres were identified as Mukudin Luangmei and Mathewlan P
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Kanglaonline reports two Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants and an Assam Rifles (AR) soldier were killed in an encounter in Kambirol area in Tamenglong District on May 21. The slain ZUF cadres were identified as Mukudin Luangmei and Mathewlan Phaome, while the deceased AR trooper was identified as Takellambam Gokil alias Nanao. Another two Security Force (SF) personnel were wounded. During the encounter, three militants were arrested along with two AK 47 assault rifles with ammunition and hand grenades.
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May - 21 
Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 21, received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to register the cases relating to the killing of more than 40 people in Baksa and Kokrajhar Districts on May 1 and 2, reports The
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Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 21, received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to register the cases relating to the killing of more than 40 people in Baksa and Kokrajhar Districts on May 1 and 2, reports The Assam Tribune. Sources said that the NIA would register four cases, three in Baksa District and one in Kokrajhar District on May 22 (today), and investigations would start soon. There is every possibility of teams of NIA officials coming from New Delhi to investigate the cases.
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May - 21 
Separately, the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), on May 21, denied its hand in abduction of Aditya Jaiswal, son of a businessman in Sonitpur District on May 19. The Telegraph reports on May 21 that Assam Poli
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Separately, the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), on May 21, denied its hand in abduction of Aditya Jaiswal, son of a businessman in Sonitpur District on May 19. The Telegraph reports on May 21 that Assam Police want the trial of 16 militants to be shifted from Haflong in Dima Hasao District to Silchar in Cachar District of South Assam because of security reasons. The militants, including 10 leaders and cadres of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) and rest six from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), were picked up following various encounters with the Security Forces in the District during the past one year.
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May - 21 
The Sentinel reports that a female cadre identified as Likjong Mandak of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from 1–Mile, Laktong area of Changlang town in Changlang District on May 21 where she w
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The Sentinel reports that a female cadre identified as Likjong Mandak of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from 1–Mile, Laktong area of Changlang town in Changlang District on May 21 where she was found collecting information about movement of Security Forces (SFs) and collecting extortion money. During the interrogation the militant, who had joined the outfit in 2010 revealed that female cadres were also being trained by underground groups for the purpose of conducting reconnaissance and collecting information on movement of SFs.
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May - 21 
The Sentinel reports that one person, identified as Anam Uddin of Howraghat Debasthan was abducted by a group of militant in the morning hour on May 21 from Ongaon Tiniali about two kilometers way from Howraghat Police Station in Karbi Anglong Distri
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The Sentinel reports that one person, identified as Anam Uddin of Howraghat Debasthan was abducted by a group of militant in the morning hour on May 21 from Ongaon Tiniali about two kilometers way from Howraghat Police Station in Karbi Anglong District. However, he was rescued unhurt six hours later by the Howraghat Police from Chapong area under Howraghat Police station. According to report available, Anam Uddin was demanded INR 100, 000 for his safe release.
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May - 21 
The Shillong Times on May 22 reports that RC Laloo, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) in charge of Revenue and Disaster Management has stated that militants are exploiting grievances of the people to lure youth into their fold. He stated that Meghalaya is w
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The Shillong Times on May 22 reports that RC Laloo, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) in charge of Revenue and Disaster Management has stated that militants are exploiting grievances of the people to lure youth into their fold. He stated that Meghalaya is witnessing violence and security threats by acts of terrorism by militant outfits. He stated, “It is really sad that the country has been fighting against insurgency for nearly five decades. In this region, there is a rise of insurgent activities especially in the states of Assam, Manipur and Tripura and also Meghalaya”.
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May - 21 
The Shillong Times reports on May 22 that Bangladeshi national who has made Meghalaya their home prior to March 24, 1971, will now be considered as Indians, the High Court of Meghalaya has ruled in a judgment passed on May 15. Justice SR Sen, while p
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The Shillong Times reports on May 22 that Bangladeshi national who has made Meghalaya their home prior to March 24, 1971, will now be considered as Indians, the High Court of Meghalaya has ruled in a judgment passed on May 15. Justice SR Sen, while passing the judgement also stated that these citizens should also be enrolled in the voters’ list in Meghalaya. The Court passed the judgment after hearing a petition filed by 40 ‘refugees’ from Bangladesh who were denied enrolment in the voters’ roll by the district administration of Ri Bhoi District citing doubts about their citizenship.
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May - 22 
Police, on May 22, rescued Aditya Jaiswal, the 12-year-old son of a businessman of Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur District, who was abducted by suspected IK Sonbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants on May 19, rep
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Police, on May 22, rescued Aditya Jaiswal, the 12-year-old son of a businessman of Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur District, who was abducted by suspected IK Sonbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants on May 19, reports The Telegraph
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May - 22 
Also, agitated by the death threat issued by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to Rangbah Shnong (headman) P Masharing of Umtlieh village in March, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) North Khasi Hills District, on May 22 threatened to avenge on
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Also, agitated by the death threat issued by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to Rangbah Shnong (headman) P Masharing of Umtlieh village in March, the Khasi Students Union (KSU) North Khasi Hills District, on May 22 threatened to avenge on Karbi people living in the state if the KPLT does not stop torturing the Khasi people living in Block-II, reports The Shillong Times.
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May - 22 
Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma, on May 22, said the Government was yet to take any decision regarding the setting up of Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) camps either in West Khasi Hills or South West Khasi Hills, repor
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Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma, on May 22, said the Government was yet to take any decision regarding the setting up of Breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) camps either in West Khasi Hills or South West Khasi Hills, reports The Shillong Times. “We are yet to decide on the setting up of a designated camp for the ANVC-B cadres,” Sangma said. He also said it all depended on the availability of suitable space.
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May - 22 
Epao reports that four militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Ngamminsen Haokip alias Sesem, Lunminlen Kipgen alias Lelen, Ngamkhotinthang Kipgen alias Thangneo and Thangkhanlal Haokip alias Lalboi were arrested fro
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Epao reports that four militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Ngamminsen Haokip alias Sesem, Lunminlen Kipgen alias Lelen, Ngamkhotinthang Kipgen alias Thangneo and Thangkhanlal Haokip alias Lalboi were arrested from Kamuching play ground in Thoubal District on May 22. It has been revealed that they were involved in serving monetary demands. Two mobile phone handsets were also seized from the possession of Ngamkhotinthang Kipgen and Lunminlen Kipgen.
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, a combined team of Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 40 AR arrested four cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) during a search operation at Kamuching under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District on
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Meanwhile, a combined team of Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 40 AR arrested four cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) during a search operation at Kamuching under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District on May 22, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested militants were identified as Ngamkhotinthang alias Thangneo, Thangkhanlal Haokip, LunminlenKipgen alias Lelen and Ngamminsem Haokip alias Sesem. All the four arrested KNF-N militants were under the command of ‘Corporal’ Helen Kipgen.
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, coal traders, shop keepers and even Government servants at Shallang in West Khasi Hills District were served demand notes by the recently formed Assam based United North East Liberation Army (UNELA) outfit, reports The Shillong Times on Ma
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Meanwhile, coal traders, shop keepers and even Government servants at Shallang in West Khasi Hills District were served demand notes by the recently formed Assam based United North East Liberation Army (UNELA) outfit, reports The Shillong Times on May 23. The notes served were of INR 20,000 each.
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA), Zunheboto unit, appealed to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to look into complaints of harassment by its cadres as the unit has been receiving complaints in
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Meanwhile, the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA), Zunheboto unit, appealed to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to look into complaints of harassment by its cadres as the unit has been receiving complaints in the last few days, reports Nagaland Post on May 23. In a statement ANTA, Zunheboto unit president T. Katoshe Yeptho said there have been complaints that certain NSCN-IM cadres have been harassing taxi drivers plying between Zunheboto and Dimapur via Pughoboto. The cadres apparently were demanding yearly ‘tax’.
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Inspector General (IG) of Mizoram and Cachar Frontier Dinesh Kumar Upadhyaya, on May 22, said that he would pay special attention to prevent infiltration, smuggling and trans-border crimes, reports The Sen
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Meanwhile, the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Inspector General (IG) of Mizoram and Cachar Frontier Dinesh Kumar Upadhyaya, on May 22, said that he would pay special attention to prevent infiltration, smuggling and trans-border crimes, reports The Sentinel. Upadhyaya, who assumed charge on May 19, said that he would also pay special attention towards maintaining cordial relationship with the Bangladesh counterpart Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). He also directed troops under his command to maintain good and cordial relations with civil population residing in border areas, a press release issued by BSF said.
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May - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant identified as ’corporal’ Panglem Konyak of the Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) from Yannyu village in Mon District on May 22, reports Nagaland Post. 101 live rounds of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant identified as ’corporal’ Panglem Konyak of the Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) from Yannyu village in Mon District on May 22, reports Nagaland Post. 101 live rounds of AK 56 rifles, one typewriter, INR 7000 and incriminating documents were recovered from him. A temporary hide out was also discovered and was destroyed by the SFs.
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May - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 21 arrested one militant identified as ‘captain’ Shonsang Phom of Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) from Longleng Town in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. A 22 Pistol with 2
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 21 arrested one militant identified as ‘captain’ Shonsang Phom of Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) from Longleng Town in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. A 22 Pistol with 21 rounds of different caliber, one country made bomb and other incriminating documents were recovered from him.
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May - 22 
Separately, in a joint meeting of the Kana Area Kuki Chiefs’ Association (KAKCA), Gunpi Area Kuki Chiefs’ Association (GAKCA), Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Gunpi Block, Kuki Women Human Right (KWHR), United Zou Organisation (UZO) and Kuki People
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Separately, in a joint meeting of the Kana Area Kuki Chiefs’ Association (KAKCA), Gunpi Area Kuki Chiefs’ Association (GAKCA), Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Gunpi Block, Kuki Women Human Right (KWHR), United Zou Organisation (UZO) and Kuki People Forum (KPF) held on May 22, it was decided to oppose the Government’s decision to open camp for Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) at Semol in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. Another resolution of the joint meeting was to prohibit accommodation for any militant groups under ceasefire agreement, Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact or surrender to Government in the area so as to maintain tranquillity cordial relationship between different communities.
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May - 22 
Separately, with the Lok Sabha [Lower House of Indian Parliament] elections over, the United Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH) has made an appeal to both the Meghalaya Government and the Centre to nominate at the earliest three facilitators so as
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Separately, with the Lok Sabha [Lower House of Indian Parliament] elections over, the United Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH) has made an appeal to both the Meghalaya Government and the Centre to nominate at the earliest three facilitators so as to expedite the process of peace talks with militant outfits operating in the Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on May 23. UPMGH had earlier too sought the nomination of the facilitators but the State Government had cited the election process for the delay. UPMGH has decided to hold its general body meeting on June 7, 2014 in Tura to discuss the peace scenario in the Garo Hills and also to chalk out its future course of action. UPMGH has appealed to different organizations and common people to keep their focus on peace in the Garo Hills.
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May - 22 
The Sangai Express on May 22 reports that United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) clarified that it never forced or pressurised anybody to oppose the setting up of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) camp in Sembol village in Chandel District. In a pre
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The Sangai Express on May 22 reports that United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) clarified that it never forced or pressurised anybody to oppose the setting up of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) camp in Sembol village in Chandel District. In a press statement the ‘information and publicity secretary’ of UKLF, JM Thadou stated that people raised their objection on their own because keeping two unfriendly armed groups in the same area would disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the area. He also said that KNLF had surrendered to the State Government in 2013 and since they are not part of Suspension of Operations (SoO) group, KNLF has to be housed in Security Forces (SFs) camp, whereas SoO groups have proper guidelines and ground rules and not at par with the surrendered. He also added that if KNF is entitled to designated camps, the camps should be affiliated with Kuki National Organisation (KNO) Camp. He added that KNLF has already started extorting money and sending demands to truckers and Sawmills in Khengjoi subdivision in Chandel District.
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May - 23 
Also, a PLA militant, identified as Chongtham Oken, who was involved in giving out monetary demands notes was arrested on May 23 at Langmeidong in Thoubal District. A mobile was seized from his possession. Based on his disclosure, another PLA cadre,
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Also, a PLA militant, identified as Chongtham Oken, who was involved in giving out monetary demands notes was arrested on May 23 at Langmeidong in Thoubal District. A mobile was seized from his possession. Based on his disclosure, another PLA cadre, identified as Maimom Bajanta Singh was arrested from Lilong Bazar in Thoubal District on the same day. However, Bangkim, 'chief of department of publicity of RPF' (Revolutionary People’s Front- Political wing of PLA) stated that Chongtham Oken was not a member of PLA, reports The Sangai Express on May 26.
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May - 23 
Further, two militants, identified as ‘lieutanatnt colonel’ Thokchom Kunje alias Tolen alias Babu Singh and Khongbaltabam Robin Singh of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during a cordon and search operation at Yure
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Further, two militants, identified as ‘lieutanatnt colonel’ Thokchom Kunje alias Tolen alias Babu Singh and Khongbaltabam Robin Singh of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during a cordon and search operation at Yurembam in Imphal West District on May 23, reports The Sangai Express. Two mobile handsets were also seized from them.
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May - 23 
Meanwhile, Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), on May 23, urged the Meghalaya Government to take immediate action against Karbi militant outfits operating along the State’s boundary with Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to the delegation, the outfits
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Meanwhile, Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), on May 23, urged the Meghalaya Government to take immediate action against Karbi militant outfits operating along the State’s boundary with Assam, reports The Telegraph. According to the delegation, the outfits are active in Umtlieh in Ri Bhoi District and have been extorting money from local Khasi residents. KSU asked the Government to provide permanent armed Police personnel in the area.
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May - 23 
Meanwhile, Khole Khitovi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) C Singson has taken over as convener of National Political Advisory Council (NPAC) while ‘finance kilonser (Finance Minister)
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Meanwhile, Khole Khitovi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) C Singson has taken over as convener of National Political Advisory Council (NPAC) while ‘finance kilonser (Finance Minister)’ and co-supervisor of CFSB Jack Jimomi has been made the supervisor of CFSB, reports Nagaland Post on May 24
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May - 23 
Nagaland Post on May 24 reports that two persons, identified as David Fithu and Lihsisuh Sangtam, were arrested along with one .22 pistol and one live round from Dimapur District
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Nagaland Post on May 24 reports that two persons, identified as David Fithu and Lihsisuh Sangtam, were arrested along with one .22 pistol and one live round from Dimapur District
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May - 23 
Separately, three persons arrested on May 23 have now been identified, reports The Shillong Times. While one of them is identified as ‘finance secretary’ of the ASAK, the other two are arms suppliers.
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Separately, three persons arrested on May 23 have now been identified, reports The Shillong Times. While one of them is identified as ‘finance secretary’ of the ASAK, the other two are arms suppliers.
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May - 23 
The Home Minister, meanwhile, on May 23, said that Meghalaya Government had not yet taken any decision to set up designated rehabilitation camps of the ANVC-B in the Khasi Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. Home Minister said, “The State Gover
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The Home Minister, meanwhile, on May 23, said that Meghalaya Government had not yet taken any decision to set up designated rehabilitation camps of the ANVC-B in the Khasi Hills region, reports The Shillong Times. Home Minister said, “The State Government would not take any decision which would be against the wishes of the people.”
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May - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demanded the Government to constitute a judicial probe or order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry into the custodial death of Balsan S Marak or to prepare for a two-da
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The Shillong Times reports that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demanded the Government to constitute a judicial probe or order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry into the custodial death of Balsan S Marak or to prepare for a two-day shutdown of the entire Garo Hills region. Balsan Marak (20), who was remanded to 14 days judicial custody on May 13 for his alleged involvement in the recent torture of 12 girls in Tura died on May 20. Family members of Marak alleged that he died because of Police torture.
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May - 23 
The Times of India reports that immediately after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave its nod to National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into the recent violence in Bodoland Territorial District Areas (BTAD) that claimed at least 46 li
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The Times of India reports that immediately after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) gave its nod to National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into the recent violence in Bodoland Territorial District Areas (BTAD) that claimed at least 46 lives, the investigation agency has sought four case diaries from Assam Police. The cases to be investigated include three incidents of killings in the Narayanguri area in Baksa District and the killings in the Balapara area in Kokrajhar District. The NIA received the MHA order on May 21.
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May - 24 
Nagaland Post reports that two cadres of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) were arrested in Dzukou Point in Kohima while they were demanding money from passenger vehicles on May 24. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘Lieutanant’ Thonu
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Nagaland Post reports that two cadres of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) were arrested in Dzukou Point in Kohima while they were demanding money from passenger vehicles on May 24. The arrested militants have been identified as ‘Lieutanant’ Thonu and Yangmaso.
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May - 24 
Police arrested three cadres of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant group from Asanang, about 18km from Tura municipality in West Garo Hills District on May 24, reports The Telegraph. Two cadres were arrested from a private vehicle
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Police arrested three cadres of the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant group from Asanang, about 18km from Tura municipality in West Garo Hills District on May 24, reports The Telegraph. Two cadres were arrested from a private vehicle on its way to Tura from Nagaland via Guwahati. Based on information received from the arrested persons, another cadre was arrested from Tura. The two have been identified as Imti Wabang (34), and Robinson Sangma (29). Police recovered 107 rounds of .32 and 48 rounds of .22 bullets, which were hidden in their shoes. The third militant has been identified as Cherang M. Sangma (27), the finance secretary of the outfit. Upon searching his house, the Police team recovered ASAK and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) demand pads from his house, along with a SBML gun with a modified bore.
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May - 24 
Separately, contending that the designated camp being constructed at Semol village under Khengjoy sub-division of Chandel District has the consent of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), State Government and the village chief, the Kuki National
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Separately, contending that the designated camp being constructed at Semol village under Khengjoy sub-division of Chandel District has the consent of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), State Government and the village chief, the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) has called upon all the people not to take in the false propaganda of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), reports The Sangai Express on May 25. KNLF ‘secretary’ Tonglenlal Haokip alias Lalmoi stated that the North-East Division of MHA gave its consent to build camp in Sembol District on March 25 and 40 cadres of KNLF were shifted from Moreh post of 9 Assam Rifles (AR) to Sembol on May 11. He also claimed that KNLF has not harassed any villagers or engaged in any extortion activities. However, the KNLF which is trying to construct a camp in Sembol village is a not the real KNLF, stated a press release by its ‘chairman’ Palen Misao alias KT Misao, Kanglaonline reports on May 25. It asserted that the KNLF group, whose camp is proposed to be set up at Semol, is not the ‘real’ KNLF. It stated that the real KNLF under the leadership of its founding chairman is camped at a United Liberation Front (UNLF) camp in Myanmar, and that a deserter from KNLF, Tilthang Khongsai formed a “Pseudo KNLF” under the patronage of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) at Moreh area (Chandel) and recruited some locals and surrendered to the Government during a home coming ceremony on September 9, 2013.
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May - 24 
Separately, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has denied sending any SMS threat to Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) member Abe Mero, reports Nagaland post on May 24. Meanwhile, one person, identifie
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Separately, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has denied sending any SMS threat to Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) member Abe Mero, reports Nagaland post on May 24. Meanwhile, one person, identified as Kumsu Aye alias Hokto alias Kumsuto was arrested from lower Chandmari Colony, Kohima in relation to sending the threatening SMS to the ACAUT member on April 9. One 9mm pistol was recovered from him.
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May - 24 
The Sangai Express reports on May 24 that despite strong opposition by Kuki chiefs, student and civil organisations of Khengjoy block against the opening of designated camp for KNLF at Semol village in Chandel District, Government is still planning t
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The Sangai Express reports on May 24 that despite strong opposition by Kuki chiefs, student and civil organisations of Khengjoy block against the opening of designated camp for KNLF at Semol village in Chandel District, Government is still planning to go ahead with the decision.
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May - 24 
The Sentinel on May 24 reports that, in a memorandum submitted to State’s Home Minister, the KSU opposed the proposed designated camp in West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills Districts meant for the Breakaway faction of A’chik National Voluntee
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The Sentinel on May 24 reports that, in a memorandum submitted to State’s Home Minister, the KSU opposed the proposed designated camp in West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills Districts meant for the Breakaway faction of A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC–B).
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May - 25 
EPao on May 26 reports that 494 Bru families have been verified for repatriation to Mizoram. According to staff of Bru Repatriation Cell at Mamit Deputy Commissioner Office, the required fund has been sanctioned for the repatriation of these Bru fam
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EPao on May 26 reports that 494 Bru families have been verified for repatriation to Mizoram. According to staff of Bru Repatriation Cell at Mamit Deputy Commissioner Office, the required fund has been sanctioned for the repatriation of these Bru families and accordingly has started the process of repatriation. The verification work will continue further. This is going to the 6th phase of repatriation for the Bru refugees living in Tripura since the ethnic violence of 1997. The actual time and date for repatriation would be decided on May 27 (today) in a State level meeting under the leadership of the State chief secretary. Each of the families would be given a rehabilitation of INR 80,000 for house construction, INR 5500 for conveyance and INR 2000 for makeshift. They would also be provided rice free of cost for one year.
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May - 25 
Further, on May 25, Sumi Hoho, (the apex organisation of the Sumi community) stated that it has decided to abrogate relations with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and not to pay ‘tax’ to the group, reports Naga
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Further, on May 25, Sumi Hoho, (the apex organisation of the Sumi community) stated that it has decided to abrogate relations with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and not to pay ‘tax’ to the group, reports Nagaland Post. They also lauded Against Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland, for the movement against corruption and parallel taxation.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, identified as Vitoyi Semaon on May 25 from Purana Bazar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland post. A 7.65 mm pistol with two magazines and assorted ammunitions were recovered from him
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Meanwhile Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, identified as Vitoyi Semaon on May 25 from Purana Bazar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland post. A 7.65 mm pistol with two magazines and assorted ammunitions were recovered from him
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, a hand grenade was found at Regular English School near Kwakeithel Tidim in Imphal West District on May 25, reports The Sangai Express. Police suspect monetary demand behind the attempted attack.
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Meanwhile, a hand grenade was found at Regular English School near Kwakeithel Tidim in Imphal West District on May 25, reports The Sangai Express. Police suspect monetary demand behind the attempted attack.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Government has decided to establish seven to eight Army and Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) camps along Tripura-Mizoram and Bangladesh border to check the cross border movement of insurgents, highly placed sources said on May 25.
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Meanwhile, Bangladesh Government has decided to establish seven to eight Army and Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) camps along Tripura-Mizoram and Bangladesh border to check the cross border movement of insurgents, highly placed sources said on May 25.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, during an extortion attempt, masked gunmen shot and injured a villager in Gaurabdara village in Panbari area of Chirang District on May 25, reports The Telegraph. The president of the Chirang District unit of the All Bodo Student’s Union (
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Meanwhile, during an extortion attempt, masked gunmen shot and injured a villager in Gaurabdara village in Panbari area of Chirang District on May 25, reports The Telegraph. The president of the Chirang District unit of the All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU), Phanin Boro, condemned the incident and urged people not to link the incident with the current scenario in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, Police arrested a linkman of an international fake currency racket from the Gorchuk area in Guwahati in the night of May 25, reports The Times of India. The linkman, identified as Idrish Ali of Barpeta was arrested with fake currency worth
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Meanwhile, Police arrested a linkman of an international fake currency racket from the Gorchuk area in Guwahati in the night of May 25, reports The Times of India. The linkman, identified as Idrish Ali of Barpeta was arrested with fake currency worth INR 11, 500. "The ISI, which wants to destabilize India's financial system, is running the racket in Assam with the help of Ulfa (Independent). Several other underground groups from Manipur are smuggling counterfeit notes," said a security official. The involvement of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) came to the fore with the arrest of two ULFA linkmen from Kokrajhar District earlier. Machines for printing fake currency were found on them. There were previous incidents of seizure of fake currency from ULFA activists in Tinsukia and Darrang Districts.
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May - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that Assam Rifles (AR), on May 25, arrested a tatar (member of parliament) belonging to Isak-Muivah faction National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from Lutsumi village in Zunheboto District. One .22 pistol along with f
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Nagaland Post reports that Assam Rifles (AR), on May 25, arrested a tatar (member of parliament) belonging to Isak-Muivah faction National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from Lutsumi village in Zunheboto District. One .22 pistol along with five rounds of ammunition was recovered from him.
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May - 25 
The Assam Tribune, on May 26, reports that All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) demanded seizure of illegal arms in BTAD area, dissolution of BTAD, arrest of BTAD chief Hagrama Mohilary, deputy chief Khampa Borgayary, Member of Legislative As
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The Assam Tribune, on May 26, reports that All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) demanded seizure of illegal arms in BTAD area, dissolution of BTAD, arrest of BTAD chief Hagrama Mohilary, deputy chief Khampa Borgayary, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pramila Rani Brahma and range officer of Bansbari range Amiya Kumar Brahma for their alleged role in the recent BTAD violence. They also submitted a memorandum to the President of India seeking his intervention in the safety and security of the lives of the minority community in the BTAD area.
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May - 25 
The Sentinel reports that an ‘area commander’ of Dihing area, identified as Mirjang alias Biren Hansey of Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Sangram village in Karbi Anglong on May 25. An AK 56 rifle, two m
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The Sentinel reports that an ‘area commander’ of Dihing area, identified as Mirjang alias Biren Hansey of Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Sangram village in Karbi Anglong on May 25. An AK 56 rifle, two magazines and 35 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the area.
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May - 25 
The Shillong Times on May 26 reports that the State Government is willing to hold talks with any group ready to come for negotiation. A Government official, on May 25, stated that as the militancy in Garo Hills show no sign of weakening and the Hynni
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The Shillong Times on May 26 reports that the State Government is willing to hold talks with any group ready to come for negotiation. A Government official, on May 25, stated that as the militancy in Garo Hills show no sign of weakening and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) attempting resurgence with recruitment, including former Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Frederick Kharmawphlang and others recently.
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May - 25 
The Shillong Times reports that former Deputy Chief Minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) president Bindo M Lanong, on May 25, stated that issue of granting citizenship to Bangladeshis who had settled in Meghalaya prior to 1971 should be left to
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The Shillong Times reports that former Deputy Chief Minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) president Bindo M Lanong, on May 25, stated that issue of granting citizenship to Bangladeshis who had settled in Meghalaya prior to 1971 should be left to the interpretation of the Supreme Court. Lalong stated that Meghalaya Government should appeal before the Supreme Court. Earlier on May 15, Justice SR Sen of the High Court of Meghalaya has said that Bangladeshi nationals who have made Meghalaya their home prior to March 24, 1971, will now be considered as Indians.
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May - 25 
The Telegraph reports that two people, identified as Ainal Molla and Amir Molla, were arrested for their involvement in the May 7 blast in the house of Abdul Awal, a medicine trader, at Airmari village in Dhubri District on May 25. The police arreste
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The Telegraph reports that two people, identified as Ainal Molla and Amir Molla, were arrested for their involvement in the May 7 blast in the house of Abdul Awal, a medicine trader, at Airmari village in Dhubri District on May 25. The police arrested Ainal Molla from Mancachar town in the District and, on the basis of his statement, arrested Amir Molla from Meghalaya. Unidentified callers had been demanding INR 500000 from Awal since April 15 and had threatened to kill him if he failed to cough it up. When Awal declined to pay and filed an FIR with Fakirganj Police station, the callers allegedly triggered a blast at his house.
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May - 25 
Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, who were trained in Bangladesh, surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on May 25, reports Tripura Info. The surrendered militants have been identified as Dalumani Jamatia
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Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, who were trained in Bangladesh, surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on May 25, reports Tripura Info. The surrendered militants have been identified as Dalumani Jamatia, Krishna Jamatia, Hainalal Halam who surrendered with two AK-series rifles, one Chinese pistol, seven magazines and around 200 cartridges.
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May - 26 
Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM and ACAUT are heading for a collision over “tax” collection by militants in Nagaland, reports The Telegraph on May 27. It has held several public rallies across the state and the response so far was encouraging but the NSCN-I
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Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM and ACAUT are heading for a collision over “tax” collection by militants in Nagaland, reports The Telegraph on May 27. It has held several public rallies across the state and the response so far was encouraging but the NSCN-IM cautioned that such a movement would sabotage the ongoing Naga peace process. The ACUAT is the brainchild of a retired IAS officer, Khekiye Sema. He has been a strong critic of the Naga outfits which have been “taxing” people in the name of Naga nationalism.
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May - 26 
A Police personnel, identified as Rifleman Sarungbam Nanao of 4th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and a restaurant owner, Wangkheimayum Hemanta sustained bullet injuries when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a restaurant at Samurou under Wangoi Pol
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A Police personnel, identified as Rifleman Sarungbam Nanao of 4th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and a restaurant owner, Wangkheimayum Hemanta sustained bullet injuries when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a restaurant at Samurou under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District on May 26, reports Nagaland Post. The two gunmen also assaulted another man and a woman.
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May - 26 
Also, members of consultative body of ACAUT comprising of social activists, writers and intellectuals have termed the NSCN-IM’s declaration that it would “cease to engage in dialogue” with ACAUT as “unfortunate” and not “worthy of any Naga political
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Also, members of consultative body of ACAUT comprising of social activists, writers and intellectuals have termed the NSCN-IM’s declaration that it would “cease to engage in dialogue” with ACAUT as “unfortunate” and not “worthy of any Naga political group,” adds The Sentinel on May 27.
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May - 26 
Earlier, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms peddler, identified as Hokheto Awomi from signal Basti in Dimapur on May 26. Four .22 pistols along with magazines were recovered from him.
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Earlier, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms peddler, identified as Hokheto Awomi from signal Basti in Dimapur on May 26. Four .22 pistols along with magazines were recovered from him.
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May - 26 
Earlier, two cadres of the NSCN-K including its ‘finance secretary’ were arrested following a brief encounter on May 26 by 43 Assam Rifles posted at Kangpokpi near Tumnoupokpi along the National Highway 2 in Senapati District, according to Kanglaonli
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Earlier, two cadres of the NSCN-K including its ‘finance secretary’ were arrested following a brief encounter on May 26 by 43 Assam Rifles posted at Kangpokpi near Tumnoupokpi along the National Highway 2 in Senapati District, according to Kanglaonline. The arrested cadres are identified as Joseph Rapei and Francis Sajii. After exchanging fire for about 20 minutes, the duo surrendered and was subsequently arrested along with one 9mm pistol, one magazine and three live rounds of the arm and extortion money of INR 1490 in cash besides seizing the vehicle they were travelling, said a Police source.
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May - 26 
Meanwhile, an individual posing as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested from Sepon in Moran in Dibrugarh District and a Pistol and five bullets were recovered from him, reports The Sentinel on May 27.
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Meanwhile, an individual posing as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre was arrested from Sepon in Moran in Dibrugarh District and a Pistol and five bullets were recovered from him, reports The Sentinel on May 27.
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May - 26 
Meanwhile, fearing retaliation against Karbi people from the KSU, the All Meghalaya Karbi Association (AMKA), on May 26, offered to mediate between KSU and the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) based in Karbi Anglong to stop Karbi People Liberati
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Meanwhile, fearing retaliation against Karbi people from the KSU, the All Meghalaya Karbi Association (AMKA), on May 26, offered to mediate between KSU and the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) based in Karbi Anglong to stop Karbi People Liberation Tigers (KPLT) from harassing Khasi’s in Block-II in Ri-Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times on May 27. KSU had threatened to retaliate against the Karbi communities in the State following the death threat to Umthlieh Rangbah Shnong (village headman) P Marsharing by the KPLT due to refusal of payment of extortion amount of INR 2000 per households by the residents of Umthlieh. The KPLT held Marsharing responsible.
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May - 26 
Meanwhile, Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in a meeting at ‘Command Headquarters’ Hebron has decided to stop the ongoing dialogue with Action Committee against Corruption and unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland,
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Meanwhile, Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in a meeting at ‘Command Headquarters’ Hebron has decided to stop the ongoing dialogue with Action Committee against Corruption and unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post on May 27. ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP)’ stated that ACAUT “politicized the taxation issue to achieve “its nefarious design in undermining the Naga political stand”.
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May - 26 
Meanwhile, two GNLA cadres Dipson Ch Marak and Jisen Ch Momin were arrested on May 26 from Tura market in Tura in West Garo Hills District, while on an alleged extortion drive.
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Meanwhile, two GNLA cadres Dipson Ch Marak and Jisen Ch Momin were arrested on May 26 from Tura market in Tura in West Garo Hills District, while on an alleged extortion drive.
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May - 26 
The Shillong Times reports that A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants were engaged in a gun battle with Police team in Rangmanpara village under Dalu Police station in West Garo Hills District in the night of May 26. One militant, identi
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The Shillong Times reports that A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants were engaged in a gun battle with Police team in Rangmanpara village under Dalu Police station in West Garo Hills District in the night of May 26. One militant, identified as Rongma A Marak, who was injured, was arrested along with a sophisticated foreign made Browning 9 mm pistol along with a walkie talkie handset and a mobile phone. A GNLA ‘identity card’ of the militant that had been sealed with a stamp of ASAK, was also recovered from his possession. ASAK is a breakaway faction of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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May - 27 
Also, ‘Chairman’ of ULFA’s pro-talk faction, Arabinda Rajkhowa, on May 27, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward the peace talk process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit, reports The Shillong Times. Asked about the extrad
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Also, ‘Chairman’ of ULFA’s pro-talk faction, Arabinda Rajkhowa, on May 27, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take forward the peace talk process between the Centre and the insurgent outfit, reports The Shillong Times. Asked about the extradition of Anup Chetia who is at the Kashimpur Jail in Bangladesh since 1997, he told reporters that the ULFA ‘general secretary’ could join the talks if the central government took the initiative with the neighbouring country.
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May - 27 
Also, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one militant of Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Nangpa Chang from Dewal Market in Chumuke dima in Dimapur District on May 27. Two .22 mm Pistols
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Also, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested one militant of Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Nangpa Chang from Dewal Market in Chumuke dima in Dimapur District on May 27. Two .22 mm Pistols with two magazines were recovered from him.
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May - 27 
Also, the ANVC-B ‘chief’ has written to Joint Secretary, In charge North East, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA-NE) on the delay in finalising camps and schemes for rehabilitation for the group, reports The Sentinel on May 28.
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Also, the ANVC-B ‘chief’ has written to Joint Secretary, In charge North East, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA-NE) on the delay in finalising camps and schemes for rehabilitation for the group, reports The Sentinel on May 28.
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May - 27 
An over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Witson M Sangma died in Police custody on May 27 in Chokpot Police Station in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested for planting two pressur
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An over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Witson M Sangma died in Police custody on May 27 in Chokpot Police Station in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested for planting two pressure cooker IEDs on a road in Chokpot on May
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May - 27 
Earlier, one militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kshetrimayum Somananda Meitei involved in extortion and transportation of arms and ammunition was arrested on May 27 by Security Forces (SFs) from Lamsang Baz
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Earlier, one militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Kshetrimayum Somananda Meitei involved in extortion and transportation of arms and ammunition was arrested on May 27 by Security Forces (SFs) from Lamsang Bazar in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 27 
Four Imphal-bound trucks were waylaid and their drivers, identified as Soibam Khomei, Soibam Sanatomba, Langpoklakpam Sarat and Elangbam Rome, were abducted by armed miscreants from Bokajan near a petrol pump in Karbi Anglong District on May 27, repo
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Four Imphal-bound trucks were waylaid and their drivers, identified as Soibam Khomei, Soibam Sanatomba, Langpoklakpam Sarat and Elangbam Rome, were abducted by armed miscreants from Bokajan near a petrol pump in Karbi Anglong District on May 27, reports E-pao. They were abducted reportedly for a ransom demand of INR 30, 00,000.
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May - 27 
In another incident, a live lethode bomb shell was recovered by Bomb Disposal Team in Imphal from the Palace Compound residential gate of a special contractor in Imphal East District on May 27.
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In another incident, a live lethode bomb shell was recovered by Bomb Disposal Team in Imphal from the Palace Compound residential gate of a special contractor in Imphal East District on May 27.
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May - 27 
Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants fired seven blank rounds at Tumpreng Bazar in West Karbi Anglong District in the night of May 27, reports The Sentinel. According to some sources, it was a warning shot to commuters and business establ
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Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants fired seven blank rounds at Tumpreng Bazar in West Karbi Anglong District in the night of May 27, reports The Sentinel. According to some sources, it was a warning shot to commuters and business establishment who defy bandh (shut down strike) call by KPLT, on May 28 in protest of killing of its cadre by Security Forces (SFs) on May 25.
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May - 27 
Meanwhile, two blank letter heads of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were recovered from the possession of a dead body, identified as Dariilou which Police retrieved on May 27 from a place near Autonomous District Council
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Meanwhile, two blank letter heads of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were recovered from the possession of a dead body, identified as Dariilou which Police retrieved on May 27 from a place near Autonomous District Council (ADC) office in Senapati District, reports Nagaland Post. Police suspected that the victim could have been murdered after being hit with sharp weapon on his head.
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May - 27 
Separately, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) which was formed on May 27, 2013, under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) observed its first anniversary at hotel Saramati, in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post.
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Separately, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) which was formed on May 27, 2013, under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) observed its first anniversary at hotel Saramati, in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post.
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May - 27 
Separately, refuting the deserter tag on KT Misao alias Palen Misao alias M Khupthang Hangmi, the Kuki National Liberation Front/Kuki People's Army (KNLF/KPA) asserted that the outfit has no ‘chairman’ other than KT Misao, The Sangai Express reports
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Separately, refuting the deserter tag on KT Misao alias Palen Misao alias M Khupthang Hangmi, the Kuki National Liberation Front/Kuki People's Army (KNLF/KPA) asserted that the outfit has no ‘chairman’ other than KT Misao, The Sangai Express reports on May 28
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May - 27 
Separately, the ‘chief’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), Rimpu Marak on May 27 met with officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and stressed the need to include GNLA for negotiations. Rimpu Marak stated that “Wi
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Separately, the ‘chief’ of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), Rimpu Marak on May 27 met with officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and stressed the need to include GNLA for negotiations. Rimpu Marak stated that “Without bringing GNLA to the negotiating table, there will be no peace”.
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May - 27 
Separately, the All Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD) Minority Students Association (ABMSU), on May 27, staged a protest outside the Raj Bhawan in the city while demanding for Governor’s Rule in the BTAD areas, reports The Sentinel.
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Separately, the All Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts (BTAD) Minority Students Association (ABMSU), on May 27, staged a protest outside the Raj Bhawan in the city while demanding for Governor’s Rule in the BTAD areas, reports The Sentinel. They demanded immediate dismissal of the Bodoland Territorial Council led by Hagrama Mohilary and a comprehensive drive to flush out extremist elements from the BTAD areas, adds The Assam Tribune. In a memorandum to the Governor, the student body also called for steps to remove the camps of the youth members of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and to seize all illegal arms of the BTAD areas within one month. The student body has also called for steps to set up permanent armed police posts at all the sensitive points in the BTAD areas.
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May - 27 
The Shillong Times on May 28 reports that Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) organized a public rally at Selsella in West Garo Hills for gathering support for their demand for a separate Garoland.
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The Shillong Times on May 28 reports that Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) organized a public rally at Selsella in West Garo Hills for gathering support for their demand for a separate Garoland.
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May - 27 
The Shillong Times reports that militants of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a former cadre of the outfit on May 27 at Daji Badimagre village of Chokpot in South Garo Hills District
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The Shillong Times reports that militants of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a former cadre of the outfit on May 27 at Daji Badimagre village of Chokpot in South Garo Hills District
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May - 27 
The Telegraph on May 28 reports that Isak Chishi Swu, the ‘chairman’ of NSCN-IM may become the Chief Minister of Nagaland and that an election could be held within six months. An Intelligence Bureau (IB) official stated that this proposal by the cent
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The Telegraph on May 28 reports that Isak Chishi Swu, the ‘chairman’ of NSCN-IM may become the Chief Minister of Nagaland and that an election could be held within six months. An Intelligence Bureau (IB) official stated that this proposal by the central interlocutors is currently in the initial stage and will have to be approved by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. The official stated that making Isak Swu the Chief Minister would be easy since he belongs to Sema group, a mainstream Naga clan predominant in Zunheboto District of Nagaland. However one of the main concerns of the officials is to bring in other factions such as NSCN-K and NSCN-KK on board before making the final decision.
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May - 27 
The Telegraph reports that Assam Rifles troops stationed at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District discovered a bomb on National Highway 15 on May 27. The bomb was later difused.
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The Telegraph reports that Assam Rifles troops stationed at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur District discovered a bomb on National Highway 15 on May 27. The bomb was later difused.
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May - 28 
A village elder, identified as Huzil Mann succumbed to his injuries on May 28 after an attack by suspected Garo militants, reports The Shillong Times. Mann, was attacked at his house at village Haldibari near Selsella in West Garo Hills District in t
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A village elder, identified as Huzil Mann succumbed to his injuries on May 28 after an attack by suspected Garo militants, reports The Shillong Times. Mann, was attacked at his house at village Haldibari near Selsella in West Garo Hills District in the night of May 24.
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May - 28 
Further, a driver, identified as Akhirul Islam along with two occupants of his vehicle were abducted on May 28 from 8 Mile, West Garo Hills District. A ransom demand of INR 20, 00,000 was made to the owner of the vehicle and the abductors threatened
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Further, a driver, identified as Akhirul Islam along with two occupants of his vehicle were abducted on May 28 from 8 Mile, West Garo Hills District. A ransom demand of INR 20, 00,000 was made to the owner of the vehicle and the abductors threatened to kill the victims if the demand was not met.
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May - 28 
In a cross firing between IK Sonbijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadres and Indian Army personnel, one NDFB-IKS cadre, identified as Basiram Boro was killed at Dingdang Para village in Khoirabari in Udalguri District
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In a cross firing between IK Sonbijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadres and Indian Army personnel, one NDFB-IKS cadre, identified as Basiram Boro was killed at Dingdang Para village in Khoirabari in Udalguri District at around 11:30 pm on May 28, reports The Sentinel. An Army personnel was also injured in the firing. Police recovered one 9 mm pistol, one live cartridge, two ammunition and one hand–grenade from the slain cadre.
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May - 28 
It has also been reported that militants have also served demand notes to officials of Food Corporation of India (FCI) and distributors of food items in East Garo Hills.
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It has also been reported that militants have also served demand notes to officials of Food Corporation of India (FCI) and distributors of food items in East Garo Hills.
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, a GNLA militant, identified as Tuseng S Sangma was arrested from Pohktieh locality in Shillong on May 28, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered eleven new mobile phones meant for GNLA cadres, INR 17, 500 and camouflage uniform.
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Meanwhile, a GNLA militant, identified as Tuseng S Sangma was arrested from Pohktieh locality in Shillong on May 28, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered eleven new mobile phones meant for GNLA cadres, INR 17, 500 and camouflage uniform.
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF), in an emergency meeting at its 'headquarters' in Grongkam condemned the twin alleged custodial deaths of Balsan Marak and Witson M Sangma and demanded compensation of INR 10,000,000 to the families, report
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Meanwhile, A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF), in an emergency meeting at its 'headquarters' in Grongkam condemned the twin alleged custodial deaths of Balsan Marak and Witson M Sangma and demanded compensation of INR 10,000,000 to the families, reports The Shillong Times on May 30. While Balsan Marak allegedly died in judicial custody on May 20, Witson M Sangma who was arrested for his alleged involvement with the GNLA died in Police custody on May 28. Meanwhile ‘chairman' of United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) Chiindik Marak along with the ARF gave an ultimatum of three days to the State Government to act and warned that failure to act will lead to joint action by both organisations for which the Government would be responsible
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, over past few days, 12 militants of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have joined Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK), Nagland Post reports on May 29 (today).
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Meanwhile, over past few days, 12 militants of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) have joined Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK), Nagland Post reports on May 29 (today).
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May - 28 
Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will send a team of investigators from New Delhi to assist the officials of the Guwahati branch of the agency in investigation of the cases relating to killing of more than 40 persons by armed miscre
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Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will send a team of investigators from New Delhi to assist the officials of the Guwahati branch of the agency in investigation of the cases relating to killing of more than 40 persons by armed miscreants in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) recently, The Assam Tribune reports on March 29. Highly placed official sources said that the NIA has already constituted a team, which would be sent to Assam immediately after the cases are registered formally.
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May - 28 
Separately, the Central Government has directed that all pending negotiations with the militant outfits, including the Pro Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), should be expedited and completed within a specific timeframe, The
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Separately, the Central Government has directed that all pending negotiations with the militant outfits, including the Pro Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), should be expedited and completed within a specific timeframe, The Assam Tribune reports on May 29. The direction was given by Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh soon after he formally took up his new assignment.
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May - 28 
Separately, the State Bank of India (SBI) Songsak branch in East Garo Hills has been temporarily shut down following an extortion threat from an unknown militant group, which had demanded INR 50,000
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Separately, the State Bank of India (SBI) Songsak branch in East Garo Hills has been temporarily shut down following an extortion threat from an unknown militant group, which had demanded INR 50,000
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May - 28 
Suspected skeletal remains believed to be that of two missing cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) have been found buried in the outfit’s designated camp in Imphal on May 28, reports The Sangai Express. On May 6, following allegations regarding
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Suspected skeletal remains believed to be that of two missing cadres of United Revolutionary Front (URF) have been found buried in the outfit’s designated camp in Imphal on May 28, reports The Sangai Express. On May 6, following allegations regarding the alleged killing of two cadres of URF inside the URF designated camp and their corpses buried there, a search operation was conducted for the bodies. Nearly a month later, the Police again carried out the search operation and found the skeletal remains. The breakthrough came following the arrest of one URF cadre, identified Irengbam Gulapi alias Meitei of Kontha Ahallup under Heingang Police station on May 28 from his home by the Police. On March 19, a complaint was lodged at Sekmai Police station by the URF regarding missing of the two URF cadres. The two URF cadres who reportedly went missing on March 18 were Irengbam Bode alias Washington (35) and Pukhrambam Somorjit
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May - 29 
Also, a bandh (shut down) on June 2 in the Garo Hills Region have been called by student and social organizations to press for the demand of a judicial or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the two custodial deaths, reports The
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Also, a bandh (shut down) on June 2 in the Garo Hills Region have been called by student and social organizations to press for the demand of a judicial or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the two custodial deaths, reports The Shillong Times on May 30.
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May - 29 
Also, a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Sarangthem Johny Meitei was arrested on May 29 from Pallel Bazar in Thoubal District along with INR 2, 01,590. Two mobile hand
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Also, a militant belonging to Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Sarangthem Johny Meitei was arrested on May 29 from Pallel Bazar in Thoubal District along with INR 2, 01,590. Two mobile handsets were also recovered from him. And in a follow up operation, another cadre of the same outfit, identified as Sapam Robindro alias Nanao was also arrested. Both the militants were involved in extorting money from contractors at Imphal for their party fund. They were arrested based on information that some active workers of PREPAK-Pro are going to transport money extorted from general public to their senior cadres staying at Myanmar.
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May - 29 
Also, NDFB-IKS on May 29, warned that it will take stern action against the persons those who are connected with the collection of ‘tax’ in their name, reports The Sentinel.
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Also, NDFB-IKS on May 29, warned that it will take stern action against the persons those who are connected with the collection of ‘tax’ in their name, reports The Sentinel.
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May - 29 
An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Chokpot area of South Garo Hills on May 29, following violent clash over the death of Witson Sangma, an over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in Police custody, reports The Sentinel. Six P
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An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Chokpot area of South Garo Hills on May 29, following violent clash over the death of Witson Sangma, an over ground worker of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in Police custody, reports The Sentinel. Six Policemen were injured when a mob attacked Chokpot Police Station and set ablaze three Police vehicles and three civilian vehicles. Suspected militants also shot at the Police personnel from a church complex.
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May - 29 
Earlier, United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) suspended ‘private’ L Khupneilun alias Lulun Kom for violating the rules and regulation of the outfit with effect S The Sangai Express.
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Earlier, United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) suspended ‘private’ L Khupneilun alias Lulun Kom for violating the rules and regulation of the outfit with effect S The Sangai Express.
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May - 29 
Following the May 29 blasts which killed two migrant workers at Singjamei Chingamakhong, both Imphal East and Imphal West District Police have launched search operations since June 3 reports Kanglaonline. In Imphal west at least ten persons were roun
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Following the May 29 blasts which killed two migrant workers at Singjamei Chingamakhong, both Imphal East and Imphal West District Police have launched search operations since June 3 reports Kanglaonline. In Imphal west at least ten persons were rounded up by the Police due to lack of proper verification papers. They were later hand over to the Police for further verification.
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May - 29 
In another incident, a KCP cadre, identified as Longjam Shyam Singh was arrested on May 29 from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur District for his involvement in extortion activities.
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In another incident, a KCP cadre, identified as Longjam Shyam Singh was arrested on May 29 from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur District for his involvement in extortion activities.
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May - 29 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) stated that Joseph Rapei and Francis Sajii who were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 26 were not its member, The Sangai Express reports on May 30.
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) stated that Joseph Rapei and Francis Sajii who were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 26 were not its member, The Sangai Express reports on May 30.
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May - 29 
Meanwhile, a gunfight occurred in Kachouphung village under Kamjong sub-division of Ukhrul District between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Assam Rifles (AR) on May 29. The incident occurred when NSCN-IM mi
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Meanwhile, a gunfight occurred in Kachouphung village under Kamjong sub-division of Ukhrul District between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Assam Rifles (AR) on May 29. The incident occurred when NSCN-IM militants tried to stop the vehicle in which AR personnel’s in plain clothes were entering the village. No causality has been reported.
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May - 29 
Meanwhile, the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) on May 29, urged both State Government and Government of India (GoI) to conduct joint verification of the proposed KNLF camp in Semol in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. KNLF ‘secretar
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Meanwhile, the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) on May 29, urged both State Government and Government of India (GoI) to conduct joint verification of the proposed KNLF camp in Semol in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express. KNLF ‘secretary’ Tonglenlal Haokip alias Lalmoi also acknowledged the help given by the villagers and added that the 6 Dogra Regiment has been providing security to KNLF.
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May - 29 
Samphri Teron alias RupsingTeron (40), former United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) ‘deputy commander in chief’ was shot dead by miscreants in the night of May 29 at Boithalangso market in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. Three mo
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Samphri Teron alias RupsingTeron (40), former United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) ‘deputy commander in chief’ was shot dead by miscreants in the night of May 29 at Boithalangso market in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. Three motorcycle borne assailants came in civil dress and shot more than 10 shots from close range at him, who died on the spot.
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May - 29 
Separately, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to call a 12-hour shutdown on June 3 if the interim order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya is not revoked by June 2, The
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Separately, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to call a 12-hour shutdown on June 3 if the interim order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya is not revoked by June 2, The Telegraph reports on May 30.
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May - 29 
Separately, in a press hand out signed by Nonglen Meitei, ‘secretary publicity and propaganda’ of Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) on May 30, clarified that the party was not involved in the bomb blast that occurred in Singjamei in Imphal West
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Separately, in a press hand out signed by Nonglen Meitei, ‘secretary publicity and propaganda’ of Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) on May 30, clarified that the party was not involved in the bomb blast that occurred in Singjamei in Imphal West District on May 29.
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May - 29 
Separately, on May 29, a day after recovery of two dead bodies of United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadres inside the designated camp at Loitang Khunou in Imphal West District, the residents of nearby villages have demanded for immediate removal of th
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Separately, on May 29, a day after recovery of two dead bodies of United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadres inside the designated camp at Loitang Khunou in Imphal West District, the residents of nearby villages have demanded for immediate removal of the camp at Loitang Khunou Spinning Mill located in Imphal at the earliest, reports Kanglaonline.
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May - 29 
The Sangai Express on May 30 reports that ‘project officer’ N Binodkumar of Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) rejected the financial indiscipline allegations against ‘group president’ Ksh Hitendra alias Lallumba
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The Sangai Express on May 30 reports that ‘project officer’ N Binodkumar of Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) rejected the financial indiscipline allegations against ‘group president’ Ksh Hitendra alias Lallumba and stated that false accusations is due to misinformation spread by the group’s cadre, H Basanta kumar alias BK.
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May - 29 
The Sangai Express reports that a militant of the Military Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as WahengbamI naocha Singh was arrested in a search operation on May 29 from Nambol Khathong in Bishnupur District and i
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The Sangai Express reports that a militant of the Military Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), identified as WahengbamI naocha Singh was arrested in a search operation on May 29 from Nambol Khathong in Bishnupur District and in a follow up operation another cadre of KCP-MTF faction, Khundrakpam Hemanta Singh alias Ahingchamba was also arrested from Nambol in the District.
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May - 29 
Tripura info reports that four militants belonging to Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Parimal Debbarma alias Fancruk, Mohan Kumar koloi alias Rabin, Dharendra Tripura and Bibash Tripura fleeing from th
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Tripura info reports that four militants belonging to Biswamohan faction of National Liberation Front Tripura (NLFT-BM), identified as Parimal Debbarma alias Fancruk, Mohan Kumar koloi alias Rabin, Dharendra Tripura and Bibash Tripura fleeing from their hideouts in Bangladesh surrendered along with arms and ammunition before Assam Rifles (AR) at Ananda bazar area under Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura District on May 29. One carbine, a Pistol and a country made gun were deposited during the surrender. The militants, who surrendered told Police that top leaders of the NLFT are leading a luxurious life in Bangladesh but the cadres in camps and hideouts are living in distress.
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May - 29 
Two migrant workers were killed and 18 injured in a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in a crowded mini market shed of Singjamei Chinga makhong in Imphal on May 29, reports The Sangai Express. The dead have been identified
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Two migrant workers were killed and 18 injured in a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in a crowded mini market shed of Singjamei Chinga makhong in Imphal on May 29, reports The Sangai Express. The dead have been identified as Arvind Rai and Shyam Shanker Rai, both from Bihar. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said the bomb blast was guided by an intention to attack non-local people. Police sources pointed a militant group frequently targeting non-locals in the past behind the blast even though none of the groups so far owned up the responsibility for the same till the filing of this report, adds Nagaland Post.
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May - 29 
Two militants, identified as Atoka Awomi and Hoshika Swu belonging to Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) were arrested from Church Road in Dimapur District where they were issuing illegal annual ‘tax’ slips to shopkeepers on May 29, reports Nagalan
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Two militants, identified as Atoka Awomi and Hoshika Swu belonging to Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) were arrested from Church Road in Dimapur District where they were issuing illegal annual ‘tax’ slips to shopkeepers on May 29, reports Nagaland Post. Two slips were recovered from their possession.
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May - 30 
All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) ‘chief’ Ranjit Debbarma who was detained and pushed back to India by Bangladesh authorities in 2013, was attacked on May 30 inside the Police court lock up in the Agartala Court Complex where he was brought before the C
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All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) ‘chief’ Ranjit Debbarma who was detained and pushed back to India by Bangladesh authorities in 2013, was attacked on May 30 inside the Police court lock up in the Agartala Court Complex where he was brought before the Court, reports Tripurainfo. Ranjit survived minor injuries during the assault after he was suddenly attacked by person whom Ranjit later claimed to be one Subhash Das. Ranjit Debbarma is currently under trial in the Court.
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May - 30 
Also, a Naga National Council (NNC) militant, identified as ‘sergeant’ Acham Kamei alias Aghuangthai Kamei’ was arrested from Patsoi of Imphal West District by SFs on May 30, reports The Sangai Express.
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Also, a Naga National Council (NNC) militant, identified as ‘sergeant’ Acham Kamei alias Aghuangthai Kamei’ was arrested from Patsoi of Imphal West District by SFs on May 30, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 30 
Further, an arms smuggler identified as, Pranjal Konwar alias Pranjal Bora was arrested on May 30 by Police from Bhikhari patty area near Station Chariali in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. A .22 mm pistol, one live round of bullet, and som
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Further, an arms smuggler identified as, Pranjal Konwar alias Pranjal Bora was arrested on May 30 by Police from Bhikhari patty area near Station Chariali in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. A .22 mm pistol, one live round of bullet, and some cash were recovered from him.
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May - 30 
Further, four militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 30 from Bhumoraguri bridge in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph. The militants had arrived fr
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Further, four militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on May 30 from Bhumoraguri bridge in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph. The militants had arrived from Nagaland to guide a trainee group of cadres to enter the northern part of Assam from Nagaland via the Arunachal Pradesh border.
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May - 30 
Inspector-General of Police (BTAD) L.R. Bisnoi said the militant group had targeted civilians to avenge the killing of three militants of the outfit in an encounter with a joint team of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force in Sonitpur Dist
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Inspector-General of Police (BTAD) L.R. Bisnoi said the militant group had targeted civilians to avenge the killing of three militants of the outfit in an encounter with a joint team of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force in Sonitpur District on April 30, reports The Hindu.
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May - 30 
Meanwhile, Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Sagolsem Kyau Se Uo alias Pupu was arrested from Pangal Basti of Chandel District by Security Forces (SFs) on May 30, reports The Sangai Express. A .32 Revolver with th
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Meanwhile, Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Sagolsem Kyau Se Uo alias Pupu was arrested from Pangal Basti of Chandel District by Security Forces (SFs) on May 30, reports The Sangai Express. A .32 Revolver with three live rounds and a Chinese Hand Grenade were recovered from him.
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May - 30 
Residents in Phek town of Phek District ‘arrested’ a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) identified as ‘captain’ Ape Kozo after they were informed about holding back of goods carrying truck for “extortion”
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Residents in Phek town of Phek District ‘arrested’ a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) identified as ‘captain’ Ape Kozo after they were informed about holding back of goods carrying truck for “extortion” by NSCN-K militants on May 30, and handed him over to Police, reports Nagaland Post. Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) general secretary Seyiengoi Soho stated that on May 30 evening, two NSCN-K cadres identified as ‘captain’ Ape Koza and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Kuveshevo held a truck heading for Dimapur for purpose of extortion. On receiving the information, youth of the town rushed to the spot and ‘arrested’ the militant.
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May - 30 
The Sangai Express reports on May 30 that one Army trooper, identified as G Mohan Kumar of Madras Regiment was killed in an explosion at Theigothang village under Singhat sub division close to Myanmar border in Churachandpur District.
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The Sangai Express reports on May 30 that one Army trooper, identified as G Mohan Kumar of Madras Regiment was killed in an explosion at Theigothang village under Singhat sub division close to Myanmar border in Churachandpur District.
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May - 31 
E-Pao, on June 1, reports that the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has refuted any connection with Sapam Robindro alias Sarangthem and Johny Meitei, who was arrested on May 29 with INR 2,01,590 and two m
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E-Pao, on June 1, reports that the Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) has refuted any connection with Sapam Robindro alias Sarangthem and Johny Meitei, who was arrested on May 29 with INR 2,01,590 and two mobile phones at Pallel in Thoubal District.
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May - 31 
In another incident, ‘major’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) Samandram Jagat alias Thambaljao Singh was arrested from Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on May 31, reports The Sangai Express.
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In another incident, ‘major’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) Samandram Jagat alias Thambaljao Singh was arrested from Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on May 31, reports The Sangai Express.
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May - 31 
Kanglaonline reports on May 30 that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed, demanding the immediate shifting of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) designated camp from Loitang Khonou in Imphal, has warned to launch several forms of agitation in ca
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Kanglaonline reports on May 30 that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed, demanding the immediate shifting of the United Revolutionary Front (URF) designated camp from Loitang Khonou in Imphal, has warned to launch several forms of agitation in case the Government failed to provide ‘positive response’ to the demand by 10am of May 31 (today). In this regard, the JAC president KhIbeton Devi said the JAC and family members of the two URF cadres whose bodies were found buried inside the storeroom of the designated camp on May 28 have already submitted a memorandum to the minister concerned on May 30.
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May - 31 
Meanwhile, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as as LongjamLukhoi Meitei alias Bijen alias Inao was arrested on May 31 from Lamshang Akham Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Meitei revealed that he was invol
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Meanwhile, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as as LongjamLukhoi Meitei alias Bijen alias Inao was arrested on May 31 from Lamshang Akham Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. Meitei revealed that he was involved in extortion and on his revelation another cadre of PLA identified as Haokhom Inaocha, who is an explosive expert was also arrested from Lamshang Bazar in Imphal West District.
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May - 31 
Militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) are being hired by criminal elements of West Bengal to execute their ‘abduction-for-ransom’ bids, Assam Tribune reports on May 31. The NDFB-IKS militants are mainly
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Militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) are being hired by criminal elements of West Bengal to execute their ‘abduction-for-ransom’ bids, Assam Tribune reports on May 31. The NDFB-IKS militants are mainly hired for providing a hideout till the ransom amount is realized. Of the three cases that came to the notice of the Assam Police through its counterpart in West Bengal, in two cases the abducted persons, including a minor, were rescued from the Assam-Bengal border near Kokrajhar.
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May - 31 
On May 31 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested ‘commander-in-chief’, identified as Babul Haflongbar of newly formed militant group- "DHNA", in Haflong of Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. A pistol, ammunition and a mobile with SIM card were recovered
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On May 31 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested ‘commander-in-chief’, identified as Babul Haflongbar of newly formed militant group- "DHNA", in Haflong of Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. A pistol, ammunition and a mobile with SIM card were recovered from him. He also confessed that he was delivering demand notes in Haflong market.
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May - 31 
On May 31, Nongdrenkhomba group of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has denied any involvement in murder of its cadre Laiphrakpam Gophen alias Roshan, reports The Sangai Express. In a Press meet in Manipur Press Clu
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On May 31, Nongdrenkhomba group of the Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has denied any involvement in murder of its cadre Laiphrakpam Gophen alias Roshan, reports The Sangai Express. In a Press meet in Manipur Press Club 'chief advisor' of the outfit, Moirang them Bedanath also disowned claim by its former cadre namely WahengbamThoi alias John of Wabagai Terapishak who alleged that the victim was killed by the outfits members. On May 5, Churachandpur District Police had retrieved skeletal remains of a human corpse from a location in Mata Lambulane village speculated to be Gophen's remains.
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May - 31 
Separately, curfew was relaxed in troubled Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District for eight hours on May 31 as no untoward incident was reported in the last 24 hours since May 29 mob attack on the Police Station over a death of suspected Garo na
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Separately, curfew was relaxed in troubled Chokpot region of South Garo Hills District for eight hours on May 31 as no untoward incident was reported in the last 24 hours since May 29 mob attack on the Police Station over a death of suspected Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) overground worker while in Police custody.
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May - 31 
Separately, security has been tightened in Imphal city and surrounding areas, which is inhabited mostly by non-locals, after May 29 blast in which two migrant workers were killed, reports Nagaland Post on June 1.
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Separately, security has been tightened in Imphal city and surrounding areas, which is inhabited mostly by non-locals, after May 29 blast in which two migrant workers were killed, reports Nagaland Post on June 1.
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May - 31 
The Telegraph reports that ‘lieutenant colonel’ Hopeson Ningshen of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was found guilty by Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Judge V.K. Gupta, on May 31, for abducti
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The Telegraph reports that ‘lieutenant colonel’ Hopeson Ningshen of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was found guilty by Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Judge V.K. Gupta, on May 31, for abducting and killing Sub-Divisional officer Thingnam Kishan and two of his subordinates Token and Rajen from Kasom Khullen, Ukhrul District in 2009.
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*Data till , May 30, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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