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February - 1 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Padam Pisu (19), was arrested by a team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Force (DF) during an operation from a forest near Mandimarka village in Sukma District of Ch
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Padam Pisu (19), was arrested by a team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Force (DF) during an operation from a forest near Mandimarka village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 1, reports Outlook. Pisu, a ‘jan militia member’ of CPI-Maoist was wanted in connection with a gunfight between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists on February 27, 2020.
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On February 1, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant were arrested from Andro Khuman Leikai of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Puthem Sanatomba Singh.
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On February 1, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant were arrested from Andro Khuman Leikai of Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Puthem Sanatomba Singh.
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Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and shelled forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence spokesman said, “At about 1745 ho
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Pakistan Army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and shelled forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence spokesman said, “At about 1745 hours today, Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars along the LoC in Mankote sector of Poonch.” The Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the Pakistani aggression, sources said.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two 12 bore guns and items including three radio sets, solar light and other camp materials following an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bender 1 Reserve Forest area u
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two 12 bore guns and items including three radio sets, solar light and other camp materials following an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bender 1 Reserve Forest area under Belpada Police Station limits in Bolangir District of Odisha on February 1, reports United News of India. Acting on specific information about the movement of 10 to 15 armed Maoists in the Bender Reserve forest area and their plan to carry out attacks, an operation was launched in the area by a composite team of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF). The operational team came under heavy fire from the CPI-Maoist cadres which led to the exchange of fire. While the Maoists managed to escape taking cover of the terrain, the SFs recovered the guns and other materials from the Maoist camp.
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One Army personnel was killed while another was injured when Baloch Republican Army (BRA) cadres attacked the Army check post in Mand area of Kech District in Balochistan on February 1, reports The Balochistan Post. BRA claimed responsibility for the
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One Army personnel was killed while another was injured when Baloch Republican Army (BRA) cadres attacked the Army check post in Mand area of Kech District in Balochistan on February 1, reports The Balochistan Post. BRA claimed responsibility for the attack. The BRA ‘spokesperson’ Beebagr Baloch claimed that their fighters attacked a military checkpost with sniper rifles and automatic weapons, near a river in Sheeraz a mountainous area of Mand. BRA threatened that such attacks against the Pakistan army and its “subordinate forces” will continue until Balochistan becomes a ‘free land’.
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Three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports ARY News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Security Forces conducted an
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Three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports ARY News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Security Forces conducted an IBO to thwart an infiltration attempt by militants close to the Pak-Afghan border. During an exchange of fire, three militants, identified as Abid, Yusuf Khan and Abdul Sattar, were killed. A cache of arms, ammunition, and hand grenades were recovered from their possession of the slain militants. These militants remained involved in several target killing incidents at Swat District in 2019.
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Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli addressing a gathering to commemorate late Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Hem Narayan Yadav at Siraha headquarters on February 1 said that the Parliament would not be reinstated,
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Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli addressing a gathering to commemorate late Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Hem Narayan Yadav at Siraha headquarters on February 1 said that the Parliament would not be reinstated, reports The Himalayan Times. "If you are dreaming of horse-trading in the Parliament after reviving it, that will not happen," he stated. Oli directed the party rank and file to prepare for the upcoming polls. "Party cadres were inactive and useless for the past three years ever since the CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre merged. We have become clear now. So, we shall go to the polls with plans," he noted. He urged party cadres not to be confused by rumors that the Parliament would be revived.
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A group of cadres of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 1 vandalized a vehicle in which Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishwar Pokharel in Nuwakot District of Province No.3, reports Republica. The incident took
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A group of cadres of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 1 vandalized a vehicle in which Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishwar Pokharel in Nuwakot District of Province No.3, reports Republica. The incident took place when the cadres of the rival factions of the NCP clashed in Nuwakot. Cadres of the rival Dahal-Nepal faction also showed black flags to Minister Pokharel, who is also a key leader of the Oli-led faction.
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Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel on February 1 defended Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli's move dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR), .reports The Himalayan Times. Pleading before the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, Kharel sai
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Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel on February 1 defended Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli's move dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR), .reports The Himalayan Times. Pleading before the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, Kharel said that apart from Article 76 (7), the phrase 'dissolution of the HoR' had been mentioned in other independent clauses including articles 85, 111 (10), and 273 (8) that meant that the PM had the power to dissolve the HoR. Kharel said Article 76 (7) had the word 'or' which meant that the sitting PM could dissolve the HoR if there was no possibility of forming an alternative government. He said the sitting PM was not obliged to seek a confidence vote.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 1, arrested four cadres of Ansar-Al-Islam from Paltan and Vatara areas of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports Prothom Alo. The arrestees were identified as Mohamad Abdul Wahab alias Siratul
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 1, arrested four cadres of Ansar-Al-Islam from Paltan and Vatara areas of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports Prothom Alo. The arrestees were identified as Mohamad Abdul Wahab alias Siratul Mustakim (30), Mohamad Belal Hossain alias Khorshan Mujahid (22), Mosammat Jhumur (18), Mohamad Nazmul (17). 11 books on extremism, 21 leaflets and documents of some 167 conversations on militants’ activities were recovered from their possessions.
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on February 1 received the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe the Easter Sunday attack in 2019, reports Colombo Page. The final report was handed over to President Rajapaksa b
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on February 1 received the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe the Easter Sunday attack in 2019, reports Colombo Page. The final report was handed over to President Rajapaksa by the Chairman of the Commission, Supreme Court Judge Janak de Silva at the Presidential Secretariat. The first interim report of the Commission was presented to the President on December 20, 2019 and the second interim report on March 2, 2020. The report consists of 472 pages, 215 attachments and 06 volumes.
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Four Policemen and three Taliban were killed in a Taliban attack in PD1 of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. Three more Policemen and two Taliban cadres were wounded in the attack. On February 1, the Afghan Chief of Ar
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Four Policemen and three Taliban were killed in a Taliban attack in PD1 of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. Three more Policemen and two Taliban cadres were wounded in the attack. On February 1, the Afghan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Yasin Zia visited Kunduz to review the security situation of the province and meet on a new plan to launch operations, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
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One border Police officer was killed and two more were wounded in an explosion in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. The explosion occurred in Surkh Rod District when a Police vehicle was hit by an IED. No grou
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One border Police officer was killed and two more were wounded in an explosion in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. The explosion occurred in Surkh Rod District when a Police vehicle was hit by an IED. No group including the Taliban has yet claimed responsibility for the blast.
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One civilian and a security force personal were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in an Army vehicle in Jangalak area in PD7 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News.
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One civilian and a security force personal were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in an Army vehicle in Jangalak area in PD7 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News.
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Three people were killed and six others were wounded in four blasts happened in different parts of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. The first blast happened in Joi Sheer area in the center of Kabul in which a Police veh
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Three people were killed and six others were wounded in four blasts happened in different parts of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News. The first blast happened in Joi Sheer area in the center of Kabul in which a Police vehicle was targeted and two security force members were wounded. The second blast happened in the Salim Karwan area in downtown Kabul. The explosion targeted a civilian vehicle, killing two people and wounding two more. The third explosion happened in Dehmazang area in the west of Kabul in which a vehicle was targeted. One civilian was killed in the blast. The fourth explosion happened in Hewadwal Township in Kabul's PD8 in which a vehicle was targeted. Two people were wounded in the explosion. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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Unidentified gunman killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal in the Company area in PD5 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a National Directorate of Security (NDS) personal in the Company area in PD5 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 1, reports Tolo News.
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February - 2 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested drug-peddler Parvez Khan, also known as Chinku Pathan, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, in connection with a drugs case being probed by the ATS, an official said on February 2, reports NDTV. Chinku Path
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested drug-peddler Parvez Khan, also known as Chinku Pathan, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, in connection with a drugs case being probed by the ATS, an official said on February 2, reports NDTV. Chinku Pathan, was arrested in January, 2021 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from his home at Ghansoli in neighbouring Navi Mumbai after the NCB neutralised a drug syndicate suspectedly being operated by him. In a follow-up operation, the NCB seized a large quantity of drugs, unaccounted cash worth over INR 2 crore and two guns during raids at some places in Dongri and neighbouring areas in south Mumbai.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has clarified that the accused in the diplomatic channel gold smuggling case had formed a terrorist group recruited people for smuggling gold to the state, keralalkaumudi.com reports on February 3. It also stated
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has clarified that the accused in the diplomatic channel gold smuggling case had formed a terrorist group recruited people for smuggling gold to the state, keralalkaumudi.com reports on February 3. It also stated that Swapna Suresh and Sarith were also part of this gang. This information was mentioned in the charge sheet led by the NIA in the Special Court in Kochi on January 5. According to the charge sheet, the gold smuggling, which has been going on since 2019, was aimed at undermining the country's internal security and financial stability. The terrorist group was formed to smuggle gold. They worked to help each other. 167 kg of gold was smuggled through the diplomatic channel. The operation was carried out knowing that large-scale smuggling of gold would be detrimental to national security and economic security. The accused also tried to sever friendly relations between India and the UAE. The charge sheet was prepared after a detailed investigation into the terror links of the accused. The NIA has found that money that was collected from home and abroad was turned into gold which was then smuggled to India. The money collected selling this gold in India was smuggled back as 'reverse hawala'. The money was used to buy and smuggle gold again. The accused were also charged Section 20 of the UAPA due to their terrorist links.
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February - 2 
One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant and his associate were arrested on February 2 from Chandel District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. Arms and ammunition including 9mm pistol and live rounds were recovered from the arrested militants.
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One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant and his associate were arrested on February 2 from Chandel District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. Arms and ammunition including 9mm pistol and live rounds were recovered from the arrested militants.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militant associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Bandipora Police had received reliable information that there were cer
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militant associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Bandipora Police had received reliable information that there were certain anti-national elements who were indoctrinating youths and influencing them with false narratives and motivating and enticing them to take violent path besides providing them arms, ammunition and other resources for the purpose. Police said that acting on specific human and technical inputs, Bandipora police along with 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army arrested one suspected person Abdul Majeed Khan, resident of Kralpora Bandipora, in a joint operation at Wullar Vantage Park Aragam Bandipora and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession which includes one pistol, three live hand grenades and 10 live rounds. On enquiry, the accused revealed that he is associated with JeM militant outfit and is in contact with handlers across the border from where he received instructions to identify innocent youth for joining militancy and pass on arms and ammunition to them. Police said that on his disclosure, he named Showkat Ahmad Malik, resident of Sangrama Sopore as his accomplice in carrying out his nefarious designs and accordingly a search operation was launched in Sangrama Sopore with Sopore Police and 52 RR leading to the recovery of one pistol, five live hand grenades and 20 live rounds from the accused person.
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February - 2 
Central Government on February 2, handed over the investigation of the Israel embassy blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in view of a suspected Iranian link and the international ramifications of the case, reports Hindustan Times. It is
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Central Government on February 2, handed over the investigation of the Israel embassy blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in view of a suspected Iranian link and the international ramifications of the case, reports Hindustan Times. It is expected that NIA will form a special team to investigate the case. NIA sleuths will also coordinate with Israeli agencies, including Mossad, to get inputs on the outfit behind the attack, which has been termed as a terrorist act. The agency has registered a case and is getting documents from Delhi Police Special Cell. “Initial assessment has pointed out to the role of Iranian suspects, which will be the focus of our investigation among other angles,” said a senior NIA officer. Over the last few days, Delhi Police and NIA investigators, who were informally associated with the probe till now, have collected information about certain social media channels, including a Telegram entity which had claimed responsibility for the blast on behalf of a group called ‘Jaish ul Hind’.
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On February 3, a huge cache of weapons and ammunition were recovered from Kamiching region of Thoubal District in Manipur, The NorthEast Today. Two 9mm Beretta pistols, one .32mm Chinese pistol, two .32mm country-made pistols, one 9 mm pistol, two su
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On February 3, a huge cache of weapons and ammunition were recovered from Kamiching region of Thoubal District in Manipur, The NorthEast Today. Two 9mm Beretta pistols, one .32mm Chinese pistol, two .32mm country-made pistols, one 9 mm pistol, two sub-machine guns (SMGs), one .12 bore rifle, two Chinese rifle grenades and one Lathod round were recovered during an extensive search operation launched on February 2.
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February - 2 
The Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has submitted their claim on party authenticity to the Election Commission (EC) on February 2, reports The Himalayan Times. Co-chairs of the NCP splinter group Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madh
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The Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has submitted their claim on party authenticity to the Election Commission (EC) on February 2, reports The Himalayan Times. Co-chairs of the NCP splinter group Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, along with other leaders, visited the Commission to officially submit the claim. The faction has stated that they have submitted the claim document in line with Section 44 of the Political Party Act.
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February - 2 
Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation Mani Thapa on February 2 met leader of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Hemant Prakash Oli ‘Sudarshan’ in Nakhu Jail, reports Khabarhub. According to his p
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Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation Mani Thapa on February 2 met leader of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Hemant Prakash Oli ‘Sudarshan’ in Nakhu Jail, reports Khabarhub. According to his personal secretary Rajendra Gautam, Minister Thapa had reached Nakhu to monitor drinking water and a meeting was held between them on the occasion. Minister Thapa has been active in holding talks between the Government and the group. Oli was arrested from Kavre District on March 23, 2019, on the charge of being involved in the blast in front of Ncell’s headquarters in Nakhu.
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February - 2 
A Chattogram court on February 2 sentenced two cadres of the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir to four-year rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for distributing and preserving anti-state leaflets in 2018, reports New Age. Abdul Halim, Anti-Terr
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A Chattogram court on February 2 sentenced two cadres of the banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir to four-year rigorous imprisonment in a case filed for distributing and preserving anti-state leaflets in 2018, reports New Age. Abdul Halim, Anti-Terrorism Tribunal Judge of Chattogram, handed down the verdict to Saimon Alam Chowdhury (26) and Mirajul Islam (27). The court sources said the accused persons distributed anti-state leaflets among people on December 24, 2018. Convicts were present before the court at the time.
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February - 2 
Eight Taliban terrorists including one of their commanders were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in outskirts of the Nawa District of Helmand Province on February 2, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Eight Taliban terrorists including one of their commanders were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in outskirts of the Nawa District of Helmand Province on February 2, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in an operation, killed five Taliban militants in vicinity of Shahar-Safah District of Zabul Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On February 2, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in an operation, killed five Taliban militants in vicinity of Shahar-Safah District of Zabul Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in pre-emptive operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces, killed six Taliban militants, in vicinity of Khakrez and Arghandab districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defe
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On February 2, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in pre-emptive operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces, killed six Taliban militants, in vicinity of Khakrez and Arghandab districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Afghan Security Forces, in airstrikes, killed 11 Taliban terrorists in the vicinity of Posht-Rod District of Farah Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On February 2, Afghan Security Forces, in airstrikes, killed 11 Taliban terrorists in the vicinity of Posht-Rod District of Farah Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 2 
On February 2, eight Taliban terrorists were killed during the pre-emptive operation of Afghan National Army in vicinity of Dahna Ghori district of Baghlan province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On February 2, eight Taliban terrorists were killed during the pre-emptive operation of Afghan National Army in vicinity of Dahna Ghori district of Baghlan province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 2 
Taliban militants killed six Security Forces in Gosfandi District in Sar-e-Pul province on February 2, reports Tolo News. “Six Taliban were also killed in the clash,” said, Asadullah Khuram, a member of the provincial council.
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Taliban militants killed six Security Forces in Gosfandi District in Sar-e-Pul province on February 2, reports Tolo News. “Six Taliban were also killed in the clash,” said, Asadullah Khuram, a member of the provincial council.
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February - 3 
On February 3, unidentified miscreants triggered the two bomb blasts at the premises of Muliwala Lower Primary School at Hailakandi District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The building of the primary school as well as the drinking water tank was d
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On February 3, unidentified miscreants triggered the two bomb blasts at the premises of Muliwala Lower Primary School at Hailakandi District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The building of the primary school as well as the drinking water tank was damaged in the blasts. An enquiry has been launched in this regard.
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February - 3 
A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Chingtam Romio Meitei was arrested from Salungpham Maning Lekai area of Imphal East District in Manipur on February 3, reports The NorthEast Today. Chingtam had joined the PLA), the armed wing o
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A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Chingtam Romio Meitei was arrested from Salungpham Maning Lekai area of Imphal East District in Manipur on February 3, reports The NorthEast Today. Chingtam had joined the PLA), the armed wing of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) in February 2016.
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February - 3 
An Army soldier was killed in Pakistan shelling and firing in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior
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An Army soldier was killed in Pakistan shelling and firing in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said the Pakistan army resorted to shelling and firing in Sunderbani sector with a view to push trained militants into the Indian territory, and in the exchange of firing, an Army jawan identified as Sepoy Laxman, a resident of Bilara, Jodhpur in Rajasthan, was killed, while, the Indian Army retaliated effectively.
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February - 3 
On February 3, India warned against chemical weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists noting the reports of the resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Syria, reports Business Standard. "India remains concerned ab
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On February 3, India warned against chemical weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists noting the reports of the resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Syria, reports Business Standard. "India remains concerned about the possibility of such dangerous weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorist organisation and individuals," R. Ravindra, a Deputy Permanent Representative of India, told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). "Terrorist groups have taken advantage of the decade-long conflict in Syria to entrench themselves posing a threat to the entire region. Reports of the resurgence of the IS in the region are being heard with increasing frequency," he said after the Council heard a briefing on the implementation of its resolution against chemical weapons in that country. That Resolution adopted in 2013 expressly demanded that "non-State actors" or terror groups "not develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer, or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery". Ravindra said: "The world cannot afford to give these terrorists any sanctuary or dilute its fights against these terrorist groups."
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February - 3 
Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, said the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana on February 3, reports Hindustan Times. The BSF DG re
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Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, said the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana on February 3, reports Hindustan Times. The BSF DG revealed this at a seminar organised by industry body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) at Aero India 2021 exhibition in Bengaluru District of Karnataka. The DG stated, “In 2019, there were 167 recorded sightings of drones on the Western front (with Pakistan). In 2020, there were 77 sightings of drones on this front.” There have been instances of dropping of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics through the drones, particularly in Punjab and Jammu sectors, he mentioned. The DG further said that “Pakistan is very effectively using its drone technology for not only smuggling activities, but also for surveillance purposes. As per intelligence inputs, the Pakistan Army is looking for mini or small UAVs which can stay for several hours in the air to monitor the borders with a preferable range of 150 kms.” The BSF chief also said that the neighbouring nation is using drones from China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Italy.In addition to this, Pakistan is seeking to augment its counter-drone capability, he added.
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February - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 3 arrested a person, identified as Mrityunjay Kumar Singh (34), for his alleged involvement in a murder case in which four police personnel were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 3 arrested a person, identified as Mrityunjay Kumar Singh (34), for his alleged involvement in a murder case in which four police personnel were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports Outlook. Mrityunjay, a resident of Latehar District is suspected to have a close nexus with the CPI-Maoist leadership. He was arrested in connection with the case which pertains to the attack on the Police patrolling party by Maoists on November 22, 2019, at Lukaiya more in Latehar in which four Police personnel were killed and their arms and ammunition looted, an NIA Spokesperson said.
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February - 3 
Four militants and two soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 3, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
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Four militants and two soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) operation in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 3, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Security Forces observed presence of militants in a compound in Mir Ali area. As soon as the troops cordoned off the area, militants opened fire on them. During the exchange of fire, four militants and two soldiers were killed.
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February - 3 
One person Deenar Mazarani was gone missing along with his two sons when they were arrested during SFs operation in Saro area of Bolan District in Balochistan on February 3, reports The Balochistan Post. As per the family sources, their whereabouts a
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One person Deenar Mazarani was gone missing along with his two sons when they were arrested during SFs operation in Saro area of Bolan District in Balochistan on February 3, reports The Balochistan Post. As per the family sources, their whereabouts are unknown since.
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February - 3 
Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, said the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana on February 3, reports Hindustan Times. The BSF DG re
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Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, said the Border Security Force (BSF) Director General (DG) Rakesh Asthana on February 3, reports Hindustan Times. The BSF DG revealed this at a seminar organised by industry body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) at Aero India 2021 exhibition in Bengaluru District of Karnataka. The DG stated, “In 2019, there were 167 recorded sightings of drones on the Western front (with Pakistan). In 2020, there were 77 sightings of drones on this front.” There have been instances of dropping of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics through the drones, particularly in Punjab and Jammu sectors, he mentioned. The DG further said that “Pakistan is very effectively using its drone technology for not only smuggling activities, but also for surveillance purposes. As per intelligence inputs, the Pakistan Army is looking for mini or small UAVs which can stay for several hours in the air to monitor the borders with a preferable range of 150 kms.” The BSF chief also said that the neighbouring nation is using drones from China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Italy.In addition to this, Pakistan is seeking to augment its counter-drone capability, he added.
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February - 3 
Supporters of Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli staged a motorcycle rally in solidarity with the PM's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) in Kathmandu city on February 3, reports The Himalayan Times. People came out into the stree
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Supporters of Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli staged a motorcycle rally in solidarity with the PM's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR) in Kathmandu city on February 3, reports The Himalayan Times. People came out into the streets of the capital city to support PM Oli's move of December 20 to dismantle the Lower Houser of federal parliament and call for elections more than a year ahead of schedule.
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February - 3 
The dissenting faction of the party led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) held a torch rally to protest against Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli's move of house dissolution in Kathmandu city on February 3, r
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The dissenting faction of the party led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) held a torch rally to protest against Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli's move of house dissolution in Kathmandu city on February 3, reports The Himalayan Times.
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February - 3 
Police on February 3 arrested five leader and cadres of banned militant outfitAllah'r Dalduring raids at the Farmgate and Mohammadpur areas in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested were identified as Shei
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Police on February 3 arrested five leader and cadres of banned militant outfitAllah'r Dalduring raids at the Farmgate and Mohammadpur areas in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrested were identified as Sheikh Kamal Hossain, the outfit's ‘second-in-command’; and cadres Sohel Rana, AB Ahmed Pajlu, Khalequzzaman and Maniruzzaman. During the raids, 12 mobile phone sets, some credit cards, receipts of inmates and Tk37,062 were seized from their possession.
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February - 3 
The Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police on February 3 arrested two cadres of the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Kotwali thana crossing of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrest
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The Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police on February 3 arrested two cadres of the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Kotwali thana crossing of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees are Abdul Karim alias Anwar (29) and Nur Islam alias Liton (35). Police were looking for them in connection with a case filed with Hathazari Police Station in Chittagong under the Counter-Terrorism Act 2009 on December 27, 2010. They were on the run since then.
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February - 3 
Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila on February 3 said that the Government has decided to reject the Report by the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet on alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka as it has acted in violation of
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Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila on February 3 said that the Government has decided to reject the Report by the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet on alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka as it has acted in violation of the mandates and non-submission of reliable evidence, reports Daily News. He made this observation during a press conference held in Colombo. Bachelet’s report which alleges HR violations in Sri Lanka has been published in several media outlets on January 27.
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February - 3 
The 27th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of United Nations (UN), released on February 3, 2021, said that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has followers in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Gazette on February 7.
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The 27th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of United Nations (UN), released on February 3, 2021, said that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has followers in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Gazette on February 7. The report said that the Member States expressed concern at the rising number of ISIL sympathizers in cyberspace in South Asia. The report said that ‘Voice of Hind’, the only regional ISIL English-language outlet, was started in early 2020 and is published regularly, and has followers in Sri Lanka. In June 2020, Shahab al-Muhajir, also known as Sanaullah, was appointed by the ISIL core to lead ISIL-K. According to a Member State, al-Muhajir was also appointed chief of the Al-Sadiq office of ISIL, which covers the “Khorasan” region, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Central Asian States.
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The Protest march started from Pottuvil by the Tamil political parties and civil society organizations in the North and East against the alleged repression of the Tamil people concluded at Polikandy, Point Pedro on February 7, reports Colombo Page.Th
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The Protest march started from Pottuvil by the Tamil political parties and civil society organizations in the North and East against the alleged repression of the Tamil people concluded at Polikandy, Point Pedro on February 7, reports Colombo Page.The five-day march started from Pottuvil town in Ampara District in the Eastern Province on February 3 continued from Batticaloa to Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Jaffna reached Point Pedro with a large crowd.
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February - 3 
Former head of the National Directorate of Security, Rahmatullah Nabil said Pakistan-based Haqqani network has increased its footprint in Afghanistan as its members are now present both in the west and north-eastern regions of the country, reports To
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Former head of the National Directorate of Security, Rahmatullah Nabil said Pakistan-based Haqqani network has increased its footprint in Afghanistan as its members are now present both in the west and north-eastern regions of the country, reports Tolo Newson February 4. Nabil, who addressed panel discussion on Afghanistan-US relations under President Joe Biden’s administration hosted by the Afghan Institute of Strategic Studies, said that the meeting of Afghan political leaders with the Taliban in Moscow in 2018 was a mistake.
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February - 3 
On February 3, four Security Forces were killed and three more were injured in a car bomb explosion on a security outpost in the city of Tarin Kot in Uruzgan Province, reports Tolo News.
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On February 3, four Security Forces were killed and three more were injured in a car bomb explosion on a security outpost in the city of Tarin Kot in Uruzgan Province, reports Tolo News.
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February - 3 
Presidential Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced Disappearances (DDCom) member Fareesha Abdulla was elevated as the commission’s President on February 3, reports Edition.mv.DDCom was established by the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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Presidential Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced Disappearances (DDCom) member Fareesha Abdulla was elevated as the commission’s President on February 3, reports Edition.mv.DDCom was established by the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as an initiative to fulfilling his electoral pledge of ensuring justice for several high-profile cases of unsolved murders and enforced disappearances.
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February - 3 
The Criminal Court, on February 3, ordered the house arrest transfer of Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the list of terrorists publicised by America's Department of the Treasuries Office of Foreign Affairs Control (OFAC), reports Edition.mv. Ac
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The Criminal Court, on February 3, ordered the house arrest transfer of Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the list of terrorists publicised by America's Department of the Treasuries Office of Foreign Affairs Control (OFAC), reports Edition.mv. According to the Criminal Court, Ameen was transferred due to the lack of adequate medical treatment as well as not receiving the opportunity to exercise outside his jail cell.
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February - 4 
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan’s (ISIL-K) new leader Shihab al-Muhajir heads its operations in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and is said to have had an earlier affiliation with the dreaded Haqq
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Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan’s (ISIL-K) new leader Shihab al-Muhajir heads its operations in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and is said to have had an earlier affiliation with the dreaded Haqqani Network, according to a report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Daily Excelsior reports on February 5. The 12th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (also known as ISIS and Daesh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of member states in countering the threat said that ISIL-K currently has 1,000-2,200 fighters in Afghanistan spread across several provinces. “Shihab al-Muhajir, announced as the group’s new leader in June 2020, reportedly heads ISIL operations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and states in Central Asia. He is said to have had an earlier affiliation with and to maintain familial ties to the Haqqani network,” the UNSG’s report said.
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February - 4 
Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 4, reports Outlook. The surrendered cadres included Gangualias Lakhan Kuhdam (38), ‘commander’ of ‘Bhairamga
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Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 4, reports Outlook. The surrendered cadres included Gangualias Lakhan Kuhdam (38), ‘commander’ of ‘Bhairamgarh area committee’ of CPI-Maoist, who was wanted in at least 21 cases in Dantewada and neighbouring Bijapur District. Another surrendered Maoist – Laxmi alias Sanni Oyam (38), was the ‘commander’ in the same ‘Bhairamgarh area committee’ unit and allegedly involved in at least nine incidents of violence, including a landmine blast in 2004 in Jangla area of Bijapur. Both of them carried rewards of INR 500,000 each on their heads. The other surrendered cadres – Hemla Bandi (28), Kosa Madkam (23) and Madvi Hidma (18) – were lower-rung cadres. All of them were disappointed with the “hollow Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] ideology” and surrendered themselves under “Lon Varratu” (return to your home) campaign of the District Police.
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February - 4 
India had issued a Mutual Legal Assistance Request to the US for investigation in the case of ‘Referendum 2020’ (secessionist campaign) by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated at its weekly media briefing in New
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India had issued a Mutual Legal Assistance Request to the US for investigation in the case of ‘Referendum 2020’ (secessionist campaign) by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated at its weekly media briefing in New Delhi on February 4, reports The Tribune. As per procedure, the request has been sent directly by the Indian authorities concerned to the US Department of Justice (DoJ), it added.
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February - 4 
India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility, days after Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's comments that it is time to extend a "hand of peace in all directions", oneindia.com reports
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India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility, days after Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's comments that it is time to extend a "hand of peace in all directions", oneindia.com reports on February 5. "Our position is well-known. India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
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February - 4 
On February 4, a Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) militant was arrested from general area Marangching Part IV in Noney district of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On February 4, a Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) militant was arrested from general area Marangching Part IV in Noney district of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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February - 4 
Police recovered around 25,000 detonators from a vehicle and arrested the driver, identified as Jashpal Singh, at Rampurhat near the Jharkhand border in Birbhum District of West Bengal on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Following a tip-off, the Po
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Police recovered around 25,000 detonators from a vehicle and arrested the driver, identified as Jashpal Singh, at Rampurhat near the Jharkhand border in Birbhum District of West Bengal on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Following a tip-off, the Police stopped the vehicle and seized the detonators. Police said that the explosives were usually supplied to illegal stone miners but the involvement of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) could also not be ruled out.
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February - 4 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Kerala Police arrested a Coimbatore-based dentist, identified as D. Dinesh (32), for allegedly having links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Edayarpalayam on Thadagam Road in Coimbatore Distri
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Kerala Police arrested a Coimbatore-based dentist, identified as D. Dinesh (32), for allegedly having links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Edayarpalayam on Thadagam Road in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu on February 4, reports The Times of India. The Edakkara Police in Kerala’s Malappuram District registered an FIR in 2017 about a meeting of CPI-Maoist held at Nilambur forest in 2015 and have been investigating the case to trace the participants. On December 8, 2020, the ATS arrested Rajan Chittilappilly, a suspected Maoist and a participant of the meeting. Based on his inputs, the ATS learned that Dinesh also took part in the meeting and possessed arms, following which he was arrested subsequently.
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February - 4 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist, identified as Muneeb Ahmad Sofi, from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on February 4, after his deportation from Qatar, reports Zee News. "Kulgam police arrested
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist, identified as Muneeb Ahmad Sofi, from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on February 4, after his deportation from Qatar, reports Zee News. "Kulgam police arrested a wanted top OGW of JeM terror outfit Munib Sofi of Bijbehara from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi who deported today from Qatar. He was working for Pakistani terrorist Waleed Bhai who was killed in an encounter at Kulgam last year," the Kashmir Zone Police said on its official Twitter handle.
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February - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA),on February 4, conducted searches in Amritsar and Gurdaspur Districts of Punjab, in connection with a narco-terror case of Pakistan-based terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports Daily Excelsior. During se
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA),on February 4, conducted searches in Amritsar and Gurdaspur Districts of Punjab, in connection with a narco-terror case of Pakistan-based terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports Daily Excelsior. During searches, INR 2 million of drug proceeds, 130 rounds of 9 mm bullets, mobile phones, pen drive, one bunch of polythene bags used for packing heroin, a car, a two-wheeler, documents related to properties and other incriminating documents have been seized from the house of the suspect.An NIA spokesperson said, the searches were conducted at the premises of suspect Manpreet Singh of Amritsar, a close associate of charge-sheeted accused Ranjit Singh in connection with the investigation of HM narco-terror case. The case relates to the arrest of Hilal Ahmad Shergojri, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of HM and a close associate of Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, the then ‘commander’ of HM who had come to Amritsar to collect funds to further the terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the official said.The case was originally registered by Punjab Police on April 25, 2020, under sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in connection with the seizure of INR 2.9 million which were drug proceeds, the official added.
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The New Indian Express reports that on February 4, the CPI-Maoist had issued a letter stating that TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) leaders were encroaching lands. They also specifically asked Mancherial city MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) N
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The New Indian Express reports that on February 4, the CPI-Maoist had issued a letter stating that TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) leaders were encroaching lands. They also specifically asked Mancherial city MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) N. Diwakar Rao to stop the encroachment of lands. Subsequently, on February 21, the Maoists released a second letter and also warned a few trade union leaders of the Singareni coal fields to stop harassing workers.
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February - 4 
Two smugglers were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Mallidor village of East Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya on February 4, reports Northeast Now. 542 gelatine explosives, 600 electronic detonators and Indian currency worth INR 11260
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Two smugglers were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Mallidor village of East Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya on February 4, reports Northeast Now. 542 gelatine explosives, 600 electronic detonators and Indian currency worth INR 11260 were recovered from the arrested duo, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 4 
A mutilated dead body of one man, identified as identified as Sanaullah s/o Bahar Jan, was recovered in Gomazi area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on February 4, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah had gone missing in January, and his dead bo
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A mutilated dead body of one man, identified as identified as Sanaullah s/o Bahar Jan, was recovered in Gomazi area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on February 4, reports The Balochistan Post. Sanaullah had gone missing in January, and his dead body was found in a stream near Gomazi.
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February - 4 
India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility, days after Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's comments that it is time to extend a "hand of peace in all directions", oneindia.com reports
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India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility, days after Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's comments that it is time to extend a "hand of peace in all directions", oneindia.com reports on February 5. "Our position is well-known. India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
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February - 4 
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Ground Force's Quds Base in South-eastern Iran said in the statement that two of its border guards were freed in a successful intelligence operation in Balochistan in the night of February 4, reports India Tod
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Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Ground Force's Quds Base in South-eastern Iran said in the statement that two of its border guards were freed in a successful intelligence operation in Balochistan in the night of February 4, reports India Today. "A successful operation was carried out last Tuesday night to rescue two kidnapped border guards who were taken as hostages by Jaish ul-Adl organization two and a half years ago," the IRGC said in its statement. The soldiers, according to the statement, were successfully transferred back to Iran. Pakistan-based terrorist group 'Jaish ul-Adl' had on October 16, 2018, kidnapped 12 IRGC guards to the Pakistani territory. Military officials reportedly formed a joint committee between Tehran and Islamabad to free the kidnapped IRCG soldiers. Five of the soldiers were released on November 15, 2018, while four more Iranian soldiers were rescued by the Pakistan Army on March 21, 2019. Declared a terrorist organisation by Tehran, Jaish ul-Adl is pursuing an armed struggle against the Iranian government, claiming to defend the rights of Baloch Sunnis in Iran. Jaish ul-Adl that has been staging cross-border attacks into southeast Iran from southwest Pakistan, had also claimed responsibility for the February 2019 attack on Iran's Basij paramilitary base which killed and wounded dozens of IRGC members after their bus came under terrorist attack in the province. The outfit has bases in Balochistan and started operations after recruiting the remnants of Jundullah, a Sunni militant organisation based in Sistan and Baluchestan in Iran, and reorganising them.
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February - 4 
One youth, identified as Javed s/o Khalid Rahim, who was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during an operation in Tump area of Kech District in Balochistan on February 4, was reportedly gone missing, reports The Balochistan Post. The family members r
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One youth, identified as Javed s/o Khalid Rahim, who was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during an operation in Tump area of Kech District in Balochistan on February 4, was reportedly gone missing, reports The Balochistan Post. The family members revealed that the SFs barged into the house and whisked away Javed.
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February - 4 
Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has said the political ban imposed on Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)should be lifted, reports Khabarhub.Talking to a tele
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Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has said the political ban imposed on Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)should be lifted, reports Khabarhub.Talking to a television, Prachanda said “The ban was imposed on Biplav outfit even without consulting me. If the Oli-led government really wants to hold a dialogue with the Biplav outfit, it has to first lift the ban. We will support it.” Prachanda has been publicly speaking in favor of Biplav outfit after the NCP was divided politically.
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February - 4 
The general strike announced by the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affected normal life as cadres of the faction were involved in vandalism, arson, and other violent activities on February 4, reports Republica. They clashed wi
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The general strike announced by the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affected normal life as cadres of the faction were involved in vandalism, arson, and other violent activities on February 4, reports Republica. They clashed with the Police in different parts of the country while trying to enforce the strike.According to Police, more than 200 cadres and leaders of the faction were arrested for their involvement in vandalism, arson, and other prohibited activities.
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February - 4 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the nation marking the 73rd anniversary of Independence on February 4 pledged not to let extremism to rise ever again in the country, reports Colombo Page. The President said he has now received the final repor
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the nation marking the 73rd anniversary of Independence on February 4 pledged not to let extremism to rise ever again in the country, reports Colombo Page. The President said he has now received the final report of the Presidential Commission appointed to inquire into the Easter Sunday Attacks and has already given instructions to implement its recommendations. Simultaneously, taking into account the recommendations of the previous Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, action will be taken against all parties involved in this tragedy, President Rajapaksa said.
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February - 4 
Thousands of Tamils on February 4 marched in northern and eastern regions to demand the release of prisoners and seek information on thousands of Tamils missing since the end of an ethnic war 11 years ago, reports CNA. The legislator for the main opp
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Thousands of Tamils on February 4 marched in northern and eastern regions to demand the release of prisoners and seek information on thousands of Tamils missing since the end of an ethnic war 11 years ago, reports CNA. The legislator for the main opposition Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), M A Sumanthiran said "The reason for this protest walk is to draw attention to the rights of the Tamil-speaking people that have been denied in this country." The legislator also said the group also wanted to draw attention to the military occupation of private land in the 1972-2009 civil war.
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February - 4 
On February 4, five Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Army in Baharak District of Badakhshan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On February 4, five Taliban militants were killed by Afghan National Army in Baharak District of Badakhshan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
62 Taliban militants were killed in joint operations conducted by Afghanistan National Defence Security Force (ANDSF) with support of Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on February 4, reports Ministr
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62 Taliban militants were killed in joint operations conducted by Afghanistan National Defence Security Force (ANDSF) with support of Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on February 4, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces along with Afghan Air force killed 15 Taliban terrorists in Deh Rahwod District of Uruzgan Province on February 4, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces along with Afghan Air force killed 15 Taliban terrorists in Deh Rahwod District of Uruzgan Province on February 4, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
Afghanistan National Defence Security Force (ANDSF)recovered 83 Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) which were placed by Taliban on public roads to kill the innocent civilians in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand Districts in Kandahar Province on February 4
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Afghanistan National Defence Security Force (ANDSF)recovered 83 Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) which were placed by Taliban on public roads to kill the innocent civilians in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand Districts in Kandahar Province on February 4, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
At least five Security Force (SF) personnel, including the commander of the sixth battalion of the Afghan Army, were killed in Khwaja Sabz Posh District in Faryab Province on February 4, reports Tolo News.
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At least five Security Force (SF) personnel, including the commander of the sixth battalion of the Afghan Army, were killed in Khwaja Sabz Posh District in Faryab Province on February 4, reports Tolo News.
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February - 4 
On February 4, eight Taliban were killed, in an airstrike, carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Pushrod District of Farah Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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On February 4, eight Taliban were killed, in an airstrike, carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Pushrod District of Farah Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
Security Forces recover three Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) which were placed by Taliban on public roads in Chahar-Bolak district of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Security Forces recover three Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) which were placed by Taliban on public roads in Chahar-Bolak district of Balkh Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 4 
Taliban militants killed 16 Security Force (SF) personnel, in an attack on their outpost, in Tap-e-Akhtar area in Khan Abad District in Kunduz Province on February 4, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed 16 Security Force (SF) personnel, in an attack on their outpost, in Tap-e-Akhtar area in Khan Abad District in Kunduz Province on February 4, reports Tolo News.
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February - 5 
A key accused in the 2008 Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack (26/11), Tahawwur Rana has opposed his extradition to India, arguing that he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which his extradition is sought, Daily Pioneer reports on Febr
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A key accused in the 2008 Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack (26/11), Tahawwur Rana has opposed his extradition to India, arguing that he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which his extradition is sought, Daily Pioneer reports on February 6. Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10, 2020 in Los Angeles (US) on an extradition request by India for his involvement in 26/11. The motion in opposition of Rana’s extradition was filed by his attorneys early this week before the US District Court Judge in Los Angeles Jacqueline Chelonian.
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February - 5 
A team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) recovered an explosive dump belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation near Sureshi
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A team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) recovered an explosive dump belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation near Sureshi village in Koraput District of Odisha, reports ANI on February 6. “The operation was carried out on February 3 and 4 in the reserve forest areas of Kendaborigi, Mangalpur, and Atmakonda under the Narayanpatna Police Station. The explosive dump was recovered near Sureshi village after cordoning the area,” Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Guntualli said in a press release. Six single barrel muzzle loading (SBML) guns, 20 aluminum tiffin boxes having the capacity of containing 500 gm explosives, 3 tiffin bombs, 2 Claymore mines, 50 gelatin sticks, 205 iron pipes for SBML guns, 3-kilogram iron splinters, one whistle chord, and 3 black belts were recovered from the Maoist dump.
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February - 5 
Bandipora Police arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in Hajin area in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific inputs, B
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Bandipora Police arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in Hajin area in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific inputs, Bandipora Police along with 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 45 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three suspected militant associates of LeT, identified as Bashir Ahmed Mir of Rakhi Hajin, Irfan Ahmad Bhat alias Ifa, of Bonikhan Mohalla Hajin and Hilal Ahmad Parray, of Parray Mohalla Hajin, in a joint operation at Rakhi Hajin and recovered arms, ammunition from their possession which include three live hand grenades, one AK-47 magazine and 21 live rounds of AK 47. Preliminary enquiry revealed that the accused were associated with LeT outfit and were providing shelter, logistics and other material support to active militants of LeT in Sumbal and Hajin areas.
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February - 5 
At least two people were killed and four others injured in an explosion near the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office on Inscomb Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 5, reports Dawn. Quetta DC Major (retired) Aurangzeb Badini
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At least two people were killed and four others injured in an explosion near the Deputy Commissioner (DC) office on Inscomb Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on February 5, reports Dawn. Quetta DC Major (retired) Aurangzeb Badini said the Quetta blast was targeted at a Kashmir Solidarity Day rally that was passing from the area.
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February - 5 
On February 5, at least 24 people were injured in a blast targeting a Kashmir Solidarity Day rally at Luni Chowk in Sibi District, reports Dawn. Sibi Station House Officer Wazir Khan Marri said unidentified persons on a motorcycle lobbed a hand grena
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On February 5, at least 24 people were injured in a blast targeting a Kashmir Solidarity Day rally at Luni Chowk in Sibi District, reports Dawn. Sibi Station House Officer Wazir Khan Marri said unidentified persons on a motorcycle lobbed a hand grenade at Luni Chowk, which resulted in injuries to 24 persons. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed the responsibility of the blast, adds The Balochistan Post. BRA ‘spokesperson’ said through a tweet that “we did a grenade attack on a Kashmir Day rally organized by Pakistani intelligence agencies in Sibi, injuring more than a dozen state workers. The purpose of such rallies is to cover up the ongoing state atrocities in occupied Balochistan which is not acceptable by Baloch nation”.
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February - 5 
Traffic in the capital, Kathmandu city was heavily disrupted on February 5 as the mass gathering organised by PM KP Sharma Oli faction of the ruling party unfolded mid-city in Durbarmarg, reports The Himalyan Times. Movement within the city was affe
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Traffic in the capital, Kathmandu city was heavily disrupted on February 5 as the mass gathering organised by PM KP Sharma Oli faction of the ruling party unfolded mid-city in Durbarmarg, reports The Himalyan Times. Movement within the city was affected as traffic Police personnel diverted vehicles from many points of Kathmandu resulting in all-round congestion. The traffic police stopped any vehicular movement around the Durbarmarg area which added to the congestion as many vehicles had to struggle to get by another way around the city.
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February - 5 
President Bidya Devi Bhandari on February 5 issued the Commissioners for the Investigation Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Ordinance, 2021, reports, My Republica. President Bhandari endorsed the ordi
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President Bidya Devi Bhandari on February 5 issued the Commissioners for the Investigation Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Ordinance, 2021, reports, My Republica. President Bhandari endorsed the ordinance as per the Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, according to the Office of President. With this, terms of both the commissions – TRC and CIEDP - and the Commissioners serving with these commissions will be extended by another six months. Their term was expiring on February 7.
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February - 5 
The European Union (EU) on February 5 continued to list Sri Lanka’s defunct Tamil separatist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist organization among 21 terrorist groups and 14 individuals. The EU decided to include the LTTE on
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The European Union (EU) on February 5 continued to list Sri Lanka’s defunct Tamil separatist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist organization among 21 terrorist groups and 14 individuals. The EU decided to include the LTTE on the EU list on May 29, 2006 for the application of specific measures to combat terrorism. Although, LTTE was eliminated in Sri Lanka in May 2009 following a three-decade long armed conflict, the terrorist organization is active in European countries as well as in Malaysia and India. Efforts to revive the organization had been reported in some of these countries and in Sri Lanka.
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February - 5 
United Nations (UN) Human Rights experts on February 5 urged the Sri Lankan authorities to stop rolling back hard-fought progress made in recent years on rebuilding democratic institutions, and to press for accountability for past crimes and deliver
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United Nations (UN) Human Rights experts on February 5 urged the Sri Lankan authorities to stop rolling back hard-fought progress made in recent years on rebuilding democratic institutions, and to press for accountability for past crimes and deliver justice for victims and promote reconciliation between communities, reports Daily Mirror. “We are dismayed at the emerging trends setting back the promotion of reconciliation, accountability and human rights, reducing civic space and eroding important institutional safeguards for the protection of human rights, issues also raised in the High Commissioner’s report,” they said, pointing to the Government’s increasingly majoritarian rhetoric threatening victims and minority communities.
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February - 6 
A Delhi court on February 6, issued an arrest warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ and 26/11Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in a money laundering case related to terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir, reports oneindia.com.
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A Delhi court on February 6, issued an arrest warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ and 26/11Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in a money laundering case related to terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir, reports oneindia.com. Besides issuing thenon-bailable warrant (NBW) against Saeed, Special Judge Praveen Singh also issued warrants against three co-accused Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali, separatist Altaf Ahmad Shah alias Funtoosh and businessman from the UAE Naval Kishore Kapoor who are currently lodged in the Tihar Jail in Delhi, seeking their production before the court. The judge also issued summons to the representatives ofWatali's company M/s Trison Farms and Construction Pvt Ltd, which has also been named as accused in the matter.
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February - 6 
For robust and quick intelligence inputs on a “real-time” basis relating to terrorism and insurgency, the Central government has been extending its dedicated and secure electronic network “TMS and NMB” at 451 new locations across the country, newsgra
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For robust and quick intelligence inputs on a “real-time” basis relating to terrorism and insurgency, the Central government has been extending its dedicated and secure electronic network “TMS and NMB” at 451 new locations across the country, newsgram.com reports on February 7. This is part of the Indian Government’s ‘Phase III’ intelligence-gathering operation that began in 2020 and is expected to achieve its goal by the end of this year or mid-2022. The network is being extended to 475 districts selected in consultation with the state police chiefs. Out of 475 identified locations, 451 locations have been found feasible for providing connectivity, out of which 174 districts have already been connected. Currently, a total of 374 locations across the country are on the intelligence network. When completed, the network will cover 825 locations around the country, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs report stated.
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February - 6 
In a joint operation by Jammu and Anantnag Police, Hedayatullah Malik, chief of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) terror outfit, has been arrested,from Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu Senior Supe
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In a joint operation by Jammu and Anantnag Police, Hedayatullah Malik, chief of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) terror outfit, has been arrested,from Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shridhar Patil, said, “Hedayatullah Malik, a categorised terrorist, has been arrested near Kunjwani in Jammu. A pistol and a grenade have been recovered from his possession. When we went to arrest him, he attacked the police party.”Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement said that Malik is a categorised terrorist from Shopian district. “The said terrorist is the Chief of Lashkar-e-Mustafa, an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad [JeM] in Kashmir in Kashmir valley,” it said.
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February - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) gunned down a senior Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ in an exchange of fire in Surnaar forest near Tetam village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The New Indian Express. “A gun
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Security Forces (SFs) gunned down a senior Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ in an exchange of fire in Surnaar forest near Tetam village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The New Indian Express. “A gunfight ensued between the team of Dantewada District Reserve Guards (DRG) and the Maoists in the forested terrain of Surnaar and Tetam. A Maoist identified as Masa Muchaki, 31, a 'jan militia' commander was killed in the exchange of fire. He was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head. There were multiple crimes registered against him,” said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava. Muchaki was militia command-in-chief of Katekalyan Area Committee in Dantewada.
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February - 6 
Suspected militants fired upon Security Forces (SFs) in Chhanapora in Nowgam area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, militants fired upon 29 Battalion of Central Rese
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Suspected militants fired upon Security Forces (SFs) in Chhanapora in Nowgam area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, militants fired upon 29 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Chanapora, in which one CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries. Later,the whole area was cordoned off to arrest the fleeing militants, however, no arrest has been made so far.
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February - 6 
The armies of India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire along the line of control (LoC) at Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, Pakistani rangers resorted to u
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The armies of India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire along the line of control (LoC) at Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior.Official sources said, Pakistani rangers resorted to unprovoked CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) violation and targeted the posts of the Indian Army in the Macchil sector close to the fencealong the LoC. However, there is no report of damage from the sector.
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The villagers of H Hengjang village in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, are demanding security protection from the State Government following incidents of an armed group forcing villagers to vacate their houses, reports EastMojo on February 12. The fir
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The villagers of H Hengjang village in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, are demanding security protection from the State Government following incidents of an armed group forcing villagers to vacate their houses, reports EastMojo on February 12. The first incident was reported on the midnight of February 6, when an armed group of 10 or more people brandishing automatic assault rifles ambushed and ransacked one of the houses in the H Hengjang village, which has about 30 households with a population of 150.The armed group, identified as the Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA), headed by Paotinthang alias Paotin Kipgen, one of the accused in the murder of Thangkhotinlet Kipgen in 2019, the then village head of K Hengjang, is behind the attack, the locals said.K Hengjang village chief Ngamkholal Kipgen said the armed group forcefully entered the village and threatened the armless villagers to vacate their houses and relocate to another location.The armed group then went on a rampage and terrified villagers, especially women and children, by openly firing a number of bullet rounds in the air. They even fired bullets at the vehicles parked nearby.
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February - 6 
Two most wanted Lyari gangsters, Aman alias Naresh and Usama alias Marwari, arrested in Lyari Town of Karachi on February 6, reports The Nation. According to Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), Aman and Usama were the recently declared 'wanted criminals' by th
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Two most wanted Lyari gangsters, Aman alias Naresh and Usama alias Marwari, arrested in Lyari Town of Karachi on February 6, reports The Nation. According to Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), Aman and Usama were the recently declared 'wanted criminals' by the law enforcement agencies. They are affiliated with Majeed alias Majna group of Zahid Ladla gang. They were involved in robberies, grenade attacks and other heinous crimes.
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February - 6 
Foreign Affairs Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on February 6 said the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has gone beyond its scope in urging the member States to impose sanctions on sovereign nations, reports Daily News.The Minister said the UN
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Foreign Affairs Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on February 6 said the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has gone beyond its scope in urging the member States to impose sanctions on sovereign nations, reports Daily News.The Minister said the UNHRC had issued reports against 10 countries urging the Member States to impose sanctions.The Commission does not have a mandate to do so and such a decision should be taken by the UN General Assembly, he said.
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February - 6 
Three people, including two civilians and a Policeman, were killed in three explosions in Kabul on February 6, reports Tolo News. Two civilians, including one Afghan Hindu, were killed in the second explosion that happened at a shop in the Bagh-e-Qaz
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Three people, including two civilians and a Policeman, were killed in three explosions in Kabul on February 6, reports Tolo News. Two civilians, including one Afghan Hindu, were killed in the second explosion that happened at a shop in the Bagh-e-Qazi area in Kabul city of Kabul Province. Another five civilian, including two Afghan Hindus, were injured in the incident. The explosion happened when police was helping injured civilians from a preceding explosion in the same area. Meanwhile, one Policeman was killed in an explosion in a police vehicle in Hese Awal area of Kabul city in Kabul Province.
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February - 7 
A total of 16 young women, mostly from villages across Karnataka, are learning to shoot, handle terror, and improve their weapon-handling skills as part of the training for the first batch of the all-woman Garuda commandos of the Karnataka Police, N
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A total of 16 young women, mostly from villages across Karnataka, are learning to shoot, handle terror, and improve their weapon-handling skills as part of the training for the first batch of the all-woman Garuda commandos of the Karnataka Police, NDTV reports on February 8.The pre-induction training of the special operational team Garuda, Karnataka's own anti-terror force, is underway at Bengaluru's Centre for Counter-Terrorism for these 16 women, led by police official ML Madhura Veena."The Garuda force of Karnataka police has got good training for the last eight years. It also got weapons as well. With the help of serving Brigadier, Lt Colonels and 20 JCOs of the Ministry of Defence, we have established the Centre for Counter-Terrorism Garuda force in Karnataka. After the 26/11 incident which took place in Mumbai, the central government took the initiative to provided NSG hubs for a few cities which are financially strong and need maximum security," senior state Police official Bhaskar Rao told.
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February - 7 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan(trooper) and at least two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured during an encounter on Toklo hills at the Jamro axis in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on F
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan(trooper) and at least two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured during an encounter on Toklo hills at the Jamro axis in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 7, reports Hindustan Times. “A CoBRA jawan has been injured while 2-3 Maoist extremists have also been hit in the encounter at Toklo hills of West Singhbhum district this morning. The injured jawan has been airlifted to Ranchi for appropriate medical care. The encounter happened on the border at West Singhbhum-Saraikela-Kharsawan-Khunti triangle. The search operation is still on and more details are awaited,” Ajay Linda, West Singhbhum,Superintendent of Police (SP), said. The injured CoBRA jawan has been identified as Narayan Chetri from Assam. “Narayan Chetri is now out of danger. The joint forces of district police, CRPF and CoBRA battalions have inflicted heavy damages on the Maoists. 2-3 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] have sustained bullet injuries and search is on to trace them. We have also seized pipe bombs, land mines, IEDs, several rounds of ammunition and rucksacks,” Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Kolhan,Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), said.Police said a Maoist squad led by Toofan alias Patiram Majhi (Giridih), who has a bounty of INR 10 million on his head, and ‘area commander’ Maharaj Pramanik, who has a reward of INR 1 million on his head, opened fired on the Security Forces (SFs) when they were on a search operation. Stating that the operation was still on and would not stop until the Maoist squads active in the three districts of Kolhan are neutralised, the DIGP, Singh, said, “We will not spare anyone and will not stop before wiping out the Naxals completely. The developmental works for the people have been greatly hampered by these naxals and their subversive activities. They better surrender or be ready to be neutralized.”
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February - 7 
A jawan(trooper) of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports The Telegr
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A jawan(trooper) of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports The Telegraph. The incident occurred around 4.30pm near Peddagellur village when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on an anti-Maoist operation. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P. said, “When the patrolling team was on way back after the operation, constable Mohan Nag inadvertently stepped on the bomb, triggering the blast that left him critically injured,” he said. Later, constable Nag succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 7 
A Pro-Khalistan militant identified as – Gurpinder Singh (37), with alleged links to the banned terror group, Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), was arrested by a joint team of Punjab and Maharashtra Police in Nanded city in Nanded District of Maharasht
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A Pro-Khalistan militant identified as – Gurpinder Singh (37), with alleged links to the banned terror group, Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), was arrested by a joint team of Punjab and Maharashtra Police in Nanded city in Nanded District of Maharashtra on February 7, reports The Times of India.A resident of Gurusar in Muktasar SahibDistrict in Punjab, Gurupindar along withfour other pro-Khalistan militants was active in fundraising and collecting arms from abroad for the movement.He had hatched a plot to assassinate Hindu leaders who opposed the Khalistan movement. An FIR was registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, along with sections of the Indian Arms Act, by Punjab’s special operation cell in Amritsar on December 19, 2020, naming four suspects, three of whom have been arrested while another is in Belgium. “Three of the arrestedsuspects — Sarabjit Singh alias Kirat, Amandeep Singhalias Bhinder and Gurdeep Singh alias Baghi — are active members of KZF and were conspiring to commit terrorist activities in Punjab.They are in touch with Belgium-based KZF terrorist Jagdish Singh alias Bhoora, who is motivating and facilitating them by arranging funds from different countries, procurement of weapons and asked them to recruit people to carry out terror activities. These suspects have already acquired arms and ammunition and were planning to carry out targeted killings of leaders of Hindu organisations and people who are against the Khalistani ideology, to disturb communal harmony and law and order in the state of Punjab”, states the FIR.
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February - 7 
Asserting that Jammu has always remained a target of Pakistan and its agencies, Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, on February 7, said terrorists are planning to set up their hideouts here to receive arms and ammunition from across the b
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Asserting that Jammu has always remained a target of Pakistan and its agencies, Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, on February 7, said terrorists are planning to set up their hideouts here to receive arms and ammunition from across the border and smuggle it to Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.However, the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) is alert to the challenge, he added. DGP, Singh said the arrest of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) ‘chief’ from the Kunjwani area of Jammu on February 6, reflects the determination of the force to scuttle the nefarious designs of the neighbouring country (Pakistan) sponsoring terrorism and drugs in the Union Territory (UT).“Jammu has always remained a target of Pakistan, its sponsored terrorist outfits, ISI [Inter Services Intelligence's] and the agencies running militancy in J-K. In the past, religious places were repeatedly targeted and a grenade attack had taken place on a temple in Rajouri in the recent past.Police have got inputs and are taking action (to foil any attempt to disturb peace and harm the communal harmony),” DGP, Singh said. He further said, the recently floated Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) is an offshoot of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and majority of its members were arrested in Kashmir or Jammu. “The questioning of its commander (who was arrested in Jammu city on Saturday) is going on and his disclosure suggests that they wanted to spread militancy to Jammu and set up hideouts so that they can dump the arms and ammunition received from Pakistan before smuggling to Kashmir or any other place,” DGP, Singh added.
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February - 7 
On February 7, three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from Takarjala under Sepahijala District in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The three militants identified as Rano Debbarma, Rathindra Debbarma and Prasenjit Debbarma were
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On February 7, three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from Takarjala under Sepahijala District in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The three militants identified as Rano Debbarma, Rathindra Debbarma and Prasenjit Debbarma were arrested during a search operation in Takarjala.
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February - 7 
Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers identified as – S. Selvaraj, A. Balan and K. Srinivasan, from Salem District of Tamil Nadu on February 7, reports The Hindu. The were arrested on charges of raising anti-
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Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers identified as – S. Selvaraj, A. Balan and K. Srinivasan, from Salem District of Tamil Nadu on February 7, reports The Hindu. The were arrested on charges of raising anti-government slogans during the funeral of a Maoist leader named Manivasakam at Ramamoorthi Nagar village near Omalur in October 2019. They also allegedly vowed to avenge Manivasakam’s death during the funeral. Based on a complaint from the Village Administrative Officer of KN Pudur, the Thivettipatti Police registered a case. Six persons have already been arrested in this connection.
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February - 7 
Police recovered a cache of 1,214 spikes, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to inflict damage to Security Forces (SFs) and villagers from Palamgur and Polampalli Police station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on
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Police recovered a cache of 1,214 spikes, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to inflict damage to Security Forces (SFs) and villagers from Palamgur and Polampalli Police station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Free Press Journal.
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February - 7 
The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Abhay, during his visit to Koraput District in the State on February 7, said there has been a significant decrease in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the South-Western Police Ra
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The Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Abhay, during his visit to Koraput District in the State on February 7, said there has been a significant decrease in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence in the South-Western Police Range in the State, reports The Pioneer. The DGP visited the District to review the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) and the overall law and order situation in the region. The DGP said that the Odisha police have been successful in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations. The Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) activities has also witnessed a reduction in Malkangiri District especially in the Swabhiman Anchal area. “We are hopeful and committed to make the State Maoist-free. We appeal the ultras to lay down their arms and return to the social mainstream. The State Government’s rehabilitation policy is one of the best in the country,” said the DGP.
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February - 7 
The Special Operation Group (SOG) Jammu on February 7, detained Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) ‘chief’ Hedayatullah Malik’s wife Seeba, an LLM student of Kashmir University, from the residence of her sister at Ustaad Mohalla in Jammu city in Jammu District
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The Special Operation Group (SOG) Jammu on February 7, detained Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) ‘chief’ Hedayatullah Malik’s wife Seeba, an LLM student of Kashmir University, from the residence of her sister at Ustaad Mohalla in Jammu city in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir in India, reports Daily Excelsior.However, Police clarified that Seeba has only been detained and not arrested so far.She has been subjected to questioning on her role as she was wife of Malik, who was arrested with pistols and grenade on February 6, and was planning terror attack in Jammu. Earlier, SATP had reported that in a joint operation by Jammu and Anantnag Police, Hedayatullah Malik, ‘chief’ of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) terror outfit, has been arrested, from Jammu Districton February 6.
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February - 7 
Three workers, abducted by Kuki militants in Manipur, were rescued by Security Forces (SFs) from the Kamuching forests following an encounter with the militants in Imphal East District of Manipur on February 12, reports Nagaland Post. The Police said
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Three workers, abducted by Kuki militants in Manipur, were rescued by Security Forces (SFs) from the Kamuching forests following an encounter with the militants in Imphal East District of Manipur on February 12, reports Nagaland Post. The Police said the armed Kuki militants abducted the workers at gunpoint on February 7 when they were busy in the construction of a bridge at Leikhong near Nongpok Keithelmanbi in Thoubal District. The SFs subsequently launched a massive combing operation in possible locations and mountainous areas and the hostages were traced at the Kamuching forests. “Sensing the presence of security forces, the extremists fired at them, leading to a fierce gunfight that lasted for over two hours late on Friday [February 12] evening,” a Police official said. The Kuki ultras during the encounter managed to escape taking advantage of the thick forest and hilly terrain leaving behind the captives.The SFs subsequently rescued the three workers and recovered an AK-47 rifle from the forested areas.
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February - 7 
The Supreme Court on February 7 issued a show cause notice in response to the writ petition filed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota against the appointments made recently at various constitutional commissions, reports Kat
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The Supreme Court on February 7 issued a show cause notice in response to the writ petition filed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota against the appointments made recently at various constitutional commissions, reports Kathmandu Post.A single bench of Justice Prakash Kumar Dhungana issued the notice in the name of defendants - the President, the Prime Minister, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana, the office of the Constitutional Council, and chairman of the National Assembly.Speaker Sapkota had moved the Supreme Court on February 5 demanding a writ against the appointments claiming that they were made in violation of the constitutional provisions.The Constitutional Council had recommended 38 people on December 15, 2020, for appointment to various commissions. Of them, two had refused their nominations while four were unqualified for the post.Chief Justice Rana administered the oath to 32 appointees at the President's Office on February 3.
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February - 7 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the banned extremist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Pirganj municipal town in Rangpur District of Rangpur Division on February 7, reports New Age. The arrestee was identified as Rabb
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a cadre of the banned extremist outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Pirganj municipal town in Rangpur District of Rangpur Division on February 7, reports New Age. The arrestee was identified as Rabbi.
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February - 7 
Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said that all eight files of the Easter Sunday attack have been forwarded to the Attorney General and charges have been filed against 30 persons on charges of conspiring to commit murder,reports Daily News
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Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said that all eight files of the Easter Sunday attack have been forwarded to the Attorney General and charges have been filed against 30 persons on charges of conspiring to commit murder,reports Daily News on February 8.He said “So far, we have detained 253 suspects on Detention Orders and they are in remand custody for further investigations.”
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February - 7 
15 Taliban were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Panjwae District of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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15 Taliban were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Panjwae District of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 7 
Six Taliban militants were killed, in an operation, by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in vicinity of Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Six Taliban militants were killed, in an operation, by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in vicinity of Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 7 
15 Taliban were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Panjwae District of Kandahar Province on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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15 Taliban were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Panjwae District of Kandahar Province on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 7 
Ministry of Foreign Ministry (MoFA), in reference to the recent United Nation Security Council (UNSC) report stated, that the Taliban still have close ties to alQaeda and other terrorist groups, reportsThe Khaama Press. MoFA,announced on February 7,
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Ministry of Foreign Ministry (MoFA), in reference to the recent United Nation Security Council (UNSC) report stated, that the Taliban still have close ties to alQaeda and other terrorist groups, reportsThe Khaama Press. MoFA,announced on February 7, in a released statement that the 27th report of the UNSCWatchdog Group on alQaeda, Islamic State of Iraq and Levent (ISIL), and its affiliated groups indicated the Taliban has continued its relations with alQaeda and other “terrorist” groups. According to the statement, the Taliban’s ties to alQaeda, ISIS, and some other terrorist groups are still intact, and that the killing of several al-Qaeda commanders, including Husam Abd al-Rauf, known as Abu Muhsen al-Masri, in Taliban-controlled areas is the evidence that backs these claims.
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February - 7 
Mohammad Javad Aman, the head of the People Uprising Force (PUF) section of the Parwan National Directorate of Security (NDS), was killed, in an magnetic mine explosion, in Uruzgan Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 8.
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Mohammad Javad Aman, the head of the People Uprising Force (PUF) section of the Parwan National Directorate of Security (NDS), was killed, in an magnetic mine explosion, in Uruzgan Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 8.
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February - 7 
One Policeman was killed and seven others including three civilians were injured in two separate blasts in the eastern province of Nangarhar on February 7 (today), reports Tolo News. One Policeman was killed and two others injured in a Vehicle borne
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One Policeman was killed and seven others including three civilians were injured in two separate blasts in the eastern province of Nangarhar on February 7 (today), reports Tolo News. One Policeman was killed and two others injured in a Vehicle borne Improvised Explosive Device attack targeting a police outpost in Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province. Two Policemen were injured in a roadside explosion targeted a Police vehicle in the city of Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar Province.
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February - 7 
Security Force arrested an Al-Qaeda operative responsible for recruitment in an operation in the Surkhrod District of Nangarhar province, reports The Khaama Press on February 8.
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Security Force arrested an Al-Qaeda operative responsible for recruitment in an operation in the Surkhrod District of Nangarhar province, reports The Khaama Press on February 8.
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February - 7 
Taliban militants attacked an outpost of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) special forces killing one SF in Qala-e-Naw, provincial capital of Badghis Province on February 7, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants attacked an outpost of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) special forces killing one SF in Qala-e-Naw, provincial capital of Badghis Province on February 7, reports Tolo News.
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February - 7 
Taliban militants killed five Security Forces (SFs) in Aab Kamari District of Badghis Province on February 7, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed five Security Forces (SFs) in Aab Kamari District of Badghis Province on February 7, reports Tolo News.
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February - 7 
Taliban militants, in a clash, killed Zabihullah Ghayur, an army commander, in Tarin Kot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan province, reports Tolo News on February 8.
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Taliban militants, in a clash, killed Zabihullah Ghayur, an army commander, in Tarin Kot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan province, reports Tolo News on February 8.
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February - 7 
The Criminal Court on February 7 extended the detention of Moosa Inaaz, who is accused of setting ablaze a Police speedboat anchored in Gan Island in Laamu atoll, reports Sun.mv.The arson incident date back to March 22, 2020, and was damaged beyond u
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The Criminal Court on February 7 extended the detention of Moosa Inaaz, who is accused of setting ablaze a Police speedboat anchored in Gan Island in Laamu atoll, reports Sun.mv.The arson incident date back to March 22, 2020, and was damaged beyond use. Inaaz was accused of committing an act of terrorism. He was previously charged with the 2007 Sultan Park bombings in the capital Male’ City. The state, in today’s hearing, said that Inaaz could tamper with evidence and that he was accused of a major offense, before requesting to extend his detention due to the risk he posed to society.
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February - 8 
A joint team of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an accomplice, identified as Jagdev Singh alias Jagga, of two Pro-Khalistan terrorists – Paramjit Singh Pammah and Maltani Singh from Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow District of Uttar Pradesh on Fe
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A joint team of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an accomplice, identified as Jagdev Singh alias Jagga, of two Pro-Khalistan terrorists – Paramjit Singh Pammah and Maltani Singh from Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow District of Uttar Pradesh on February 8, reports ANI. Paramjit is currently in the UK while Malatani is in Germany. Both of them are accused of carrying out anti-national activities in Punjab and trying to promote terror and harm peace and religious tolerance. According to the Police, Paramjit and Maltani were allegedly preparing Jagdev Singh to carry out anti-national activities and with the money provided by them, he along with his partner Jagroop Singh bought guns and cartridges from Madhya Pradesh. Punjab Police had already arrested Jagroop on February 7.
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February - 8 
An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) near the Chak Faquira border post (border pillar no 64) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on Fe
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An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) near the Chak Faquira border post (border pillar no 64) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of BSF, Jammu frontier, N S Jamwal said the intruder could be a terrorist guide who had come for a reconnaissance or was carrying something to deliver on this side of the border. “Samba and Kathua sectors along the International Border (IB) in Jammu are witness to repeated infiltration attempts (by terrorists). This is the same area where an underground tunnel was detected in August and an intruder was shot dead on November 23 last year,” the IG BSF added.
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February - 8 
Militants managed to escape after a very brief gunfight near Khanabal area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that there was a brief encounter between militants and a join
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Militants managed to escape after a very brief gunfight near Khanabal area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that there was a brief encounter between militants and a joint team of Police and Army at around 1100 hours. He said there was a lull following which massive searches were launched. However, no second contact was established with militants nor any one was arrested which suggesting that the militant had fled from the spot.
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February - 8 
Pakistani Rangers opened fire on forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Karol Krishna border outpost area in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across
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Pakistani Rangers opened fire on forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Karol Krishna border outpost area in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border started around 10:20 pm last night, prompting strong retaliation by the Border Security Force (BSF), and the cross-border firing between the two sides continued till 5 am but there was no report of any damage on the Indian side.
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February - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 8 thwarted an intrusion bid by Pakistani smugglers in Hindumalkot area near Dullapur Keri village in Sriganganagar sector of Sriganganagar District in Rajasthan, reports The Tribune. Suspected Pakistani smu
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on February 8 thwarted an intrusion bid by Pakistani smugglers in Hindumalkot area near Dullapur Keri village in Sriganganagar sector of Sriganganagar District in Rajasthan, reports The Tribune. Suspected Pakistani smugglers moved close to the wire fence with a consignment of heroin. Seeing the movement across the fence, the smugglers started firing. As soon as the BSF opened fire in retaliation, the smugglers fled. A polythene packet of about one kilogram of heroin was later recovered in a field during a search operation.
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February - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a packet containing 470-grams of heroin, worth INR 23.5 million in the international market, in Tahliwala border outpost in Fazilka District of Punjab on February 8, reports The Tribune. The troops
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a packet containing 470-grams of heroin, worth INR 23.5 million in the international market, in Tahliwala border outpost in Fazilka District of Punjab on February 8, reports The Tribune. The troops of BSF’s 52 Battalion recovered the packet from the fields of a farmer, Darshan Singh, across the barbed fencing.
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February - 8 
A brother of two senior Police officers was shot dead in the Satellite town area of Turbat city in Kech District of Balochistan on February 8, reports Dawn. Police said Hafiz Abdul Karim was attacked in the Satellite town area when he was going home
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A brother of two senior Police officers was shot dead in the Satellite town area of Turbat city in Kech District of Balochistan on February 8, reports Dawn. Police said Hafiz Abdul Karim was attacked in the Satellite town area when he was going home after attending a ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ function in Turbat. The attackers managed to escape. The victim died on the spot as he received multiple bullet wounds. The elder brothers of the deceased — Khalid Dashti and Hussain Dashti — are SHO Pasni and Sub-Inspector in the Special Branch, respectively. No one has claimed responsibility for the killing.
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February - 8 
One terrorist was killed and five others including a foreigner were arrested after an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team raided on a house in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the earl
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One terrorist was killed and five others including a foreigner were arrested after an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team raided on a house in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the early morning of February 8 (Today), reports ARY News. Explosive material, suicide jackets, and a rickshaw laden with explosive material were recovered from the arrested terrorist. The recovery includes four suicide jackets, 15 hand grenades, four Kalashnikov, two rocket launchers and hundreds of bullets.
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February - 8 
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Gulzar Ahmad on February 8 issued directives for authorities to start work on rebuilding the shrine of a Hindu saint in Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) which was burned by an enraged mob on December 31, re
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The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Gulzar Ahmad on February 8 issued directives for authorities to start work on rebuilding the shrine of a Hindu saint in Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) which was burned by an enraged mob on December 31, reports Daily Times. Gulzar Ahmed, who had taken suo motu notice of the attack, gave the ruling after Minister of Minority Affairs Ramesh Kumar briefed him about the temple being vandalised during their meeting in Karachi last week. The KP Government and Auqaf Department have been directed to start the work immediately and submit a progress report in two weeks. The chief justice also observed that the people who vandalised the temple should pay for its restoration. The court has also asked for reports on the number of temples in Pakistan, encroachment on land belonging to the Auqaf Department, and the steps taken by the authorities against land grab.
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February - 8 
The Government on February 8 decided to hold the elections in 40 Districts on April 30 and the remaining 37 Districts on May 10, reports The Himalayan Times.A meeting of the Council of Ministerstook a decision to this effect. It has been learnt that
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The Government on February 8 decided to hold the elections in 40 Districts on April 30 and the remaining 37 Districts on May 10, reports The Himalayan Times.A meeting of the Council of Ministerstook a decision to this effect. It has been learnt that the Cabinet has decided to hold elections in 40 Districts of Province 2, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali Provinces on April 30 under the first phase while polls in 37 Districts of Province 1, Bagmati, and Sudurpaschim Provinces will be held on May 10.
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February - 8 
Two Rohingya drug dealers were killed in a gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Bandarban District’s Ghumdhum border area on February 8, reports Daily Star. The dead were identified as Mohammad Zobair and Dil Mohammad from Kutupalong Rohing
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Two Rohingya drug dealers were killed in a gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Bandarban District’s Ghumdhum border area on February 8, reports Daily Star. The dead were identified as Mohammad Zobair and Dil Mohammad from Kutupalong Rohingya camp. Two BGB members were also injured in the incident, the BGB official said. Acting on a tip off, a team of BGB-34 Battalion conducted a drive at Garjanbania Chakmapara in Naikkhangchhari sub-district. One lakh yaba pills were seized and two guns, four cartridges and two bullets were recovered from the spot. A case was filed in this connection.
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February - 8 
The Core Group on Sri Lanka has confirmed on February 8 it will be submitting a Resolution on Sri Lanka at the upcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror.The British Ambassador and Permanent Representative
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The Core Group on Sri Lanka has confirmed on February 8 it will be submitting a Resolution on Sri Lanka at the upcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror.The British Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UK in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, informed the UNHRC y of the decision to submit the Resolution. The confirmation was made as the UNHRC met to discuss its plans for the 46th Session of the UNHRC which will be held from February 22, 2021 to March 23, 2021. The Core Group on Sri Lanka consists of Canada, Germany, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom. Braithwaite said that a Resolution will be submitted to the Council on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka.
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February - 8 
Afghan Air Forces (AAF),in airstrikes, killed 21 Taliban militants, including ‘commanders’Qari Mehrab aka Rahimi, Qari Sharif aka Shahram and Qari Mazullah, in Almar and Qaisar Districts of Faryab Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence
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Afghan Air Forces (AAF),in airstrikes, killed 21 Taliban militants, including ‘commanders’Qari Mehrab aka Rahimi, Qari Sharif aka Shahram and Qari Mazullah, in Almar and Qaisar Districts of Faryab Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Two persons were injured when Abdul Hadi Rafiee, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Administration and Finance, was targeted in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Omid-e-Sabz Township in PD6 of Kabul city in Kabul province, reports The
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Two persons were injured when Abdul Hadi Rafiee, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Administration and Finance, was targeted in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Omid-e-Sabz Township in PD6 of Kabul city in Kabul province, reports The Khaama Press.
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February - 8 
14 Taliban militants killed in an airstrike carried by Afghan Air Forces (AAF)in Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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14 Taliban militants killed in an airstrike carried by Afghan Air Forces (AAF)in Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) with support from the Afghan Air killed five Taliban terrorists killed in several areas of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website on November 9.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) with support from the Afghan Air killed five Taliban terrorists killed in several areas of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website on November 9.
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February - 8 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), in an operation with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF), killed 13 Taliban militants in vicinity of Chora District of Uruzgan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), in an operation with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF), killed 13 Taliban militants in vicinity of Chora District of Uruzgan Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), in operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF), killed 22 Taliban militants in Shirzad and Hesarak District of Nangarhar Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), in operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF), killed 22 Taliban militants in Shirzad and Hesarak District of Nangarhar Province on February 8, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Commander of the United States (US) Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie in conversation with the Middle East Institute said Taliban continue to indulge in violence in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. General McKenzie said, “
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Commander of the United States (US) Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie in conversation with the Middle East Institute said Taliban continue to indulge in violence in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 9. General McKenzie said, “The Taliban continue to resort to extreme violence and targeted killings across the country and frequent attacks on the Afghan forces. While they have mostly avoided attacks on US and coalition units, the level of violence is just simply too high and so that is an action that we look at”. he added, “I know the administration is taking a close look at the way forward in accordance with the February 2020 peace agreement.”
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February - 8 
Eight Taliban militants, including a Commander were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Nahre-Saraj District of Helmand province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Eight Taliban militants, including a Commander were killed in an airstrike carried out by Afghan Air Forces in Nahre-Saraj District of Helmand province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Five Taliban terrorists were killed, in an operation conducted by ANDSF, in vicinity of Shirzad and Hesarak Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Five Taliban terrorists were killed, in an operation conducted by ANDSF, in vicinity of Shirzad and Hesarak Districts of Nangarhar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
On February 8, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) conducted operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) and targeted and killed 21 Taliban terrorists in Zherai, Arghandab, and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports
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On February 8, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) conducted operations with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) and targeted and killed 21 Taliban terrorists in Zherai, Arghandab, and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 8 
Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO)on February 8 filed charges eight suspects arrested in a counter-terror operation in Th. Thimarafushi accused of plotting to blow up a school laboratory, at a school when the students sit for their O’ Level exam, at
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Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO)on February 8 filed charges eight suspects arrested in a counter-terror operation in Th. Thimarafushi accused of plotting to blow up a school laboratory, at a school when the students sit for their O’ Level exam, at the direction of Islamic State Khorasan Province (IS-KP), reports Sun.mv.The eight accused are Ahsan Ahmed, Ali Muneez, Mohamed Asir, Ali Arham Mohamed, Abdulla Shareef, Shamah Shareef, Abdulla Imad and Ibrahim Looth. PGO filed the charges in a Criminal Court.
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February - 9 
A motivator (political wing) belonging to banned terror outfit United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered along with one point 32 mm Pistol and live rounds in Khonsa District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A motivator (political wing) belonging to banned terror outfit United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered along with one point 32 mm Pistol and live rounds in Khonsa District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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February - 9 
On February 9, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as Matkham Ngaimong surrendered in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports TheArunachal Times. Ngaimong, a Myanmar-trained militant had joined NSCN
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On February 9, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as Matkham Ngaimong surrendered in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports TheArunachal Times. Ngaimong, a Myanmar-trained militant had joined NSCN-K in 2012.
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February - 9 
On February 9, fresh tensions erupted along Assam-Mizoram border leading to many houses set ablaze and many more injured in the clashes, reports Northeast Now. Clashes broke off between the locals of the disputed Bairabi-Zophai area in Kolasib Distri
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On February 9, fresh tensions erupted along Assam-Mizoram border leading to many houses set ablaze and many more injured in the clashes, reports Northeast Now. Clashes broke off between the locals of the disputed Bairabi-Zophai area in Kolasib District of Mizoram and Kachurthal in Hailakandi District of Assam in the afternoon. Though there are no clear details about the number of injured persons, but certain reports from both the state claim that three to ten persons were injured in the clashes. Reports further claim that 20 houses were gutted in Assam and six farm huts set ablaze in Mizoram. Earlier in August 2020, violent clashes had broken out along the Assam-Mizoram border at the disputed Lailapur-Vairangte area.
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February - 9 
On February 9, Union Minister of State for Home (UMHA) Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that in the last two years, India has reported the maximum number of infiltrations from Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now. Over 1045 infiltrators were interce
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On February 9, Union Minister of State for Home (UMHA) Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that in the last two years, India has reported the maximum number of infiltrations from Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now. Over 1045 infiltrators were intercepted by the Border Guarding Forces during the last two years. In his statement, Rai also stated that 61 people have been apprehended from India-Pakistan border whereas 63 people were apprehended from Indo-Nepal border during the same period. He further stated that separate funds have been allotted for securing the borders like manning observation posts along the borders, vulnerability mapping of Border Out Posts (BOPs), deployment of surveillance equipment, strengthening of intelligence network, erection of border fencing & floodlighting and deployment of technological solutions in non-feasible areas like riverine gaps, etc.
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February - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation conducted with the Punjab Police recovered two kilograms of heroin along with a pistol and 11 live bullets from across the barbed fence near Rajatal border outpost along the International Border (I
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The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation conducted with the Punjab Police recovered two kilograms of heroin along with a pistol and 11 live bullets from across the barbed fence near Rajatal border outpost along the International Border (IB) on February 9, reports The Tribune.The contraband was hidden under the ground around 200 metres ahead of the barbed fence. An official of the Amritsar rural Police said they got a tip-off about the smuggling of heroin from across the IB, which was shared with the BSF authorities.Later, a joint operation led to the recovery of the contraband.
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February - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as – Manglu Kudyami (20) and Madnya alias Surya Talandi (38), were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Kurtaghat forest in Bhangarampetha area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtr
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as – Manglu Kudyami (20) and Madnya alias Surya Talandi (38), were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Kurtaghat forest in Bhangarampetha area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 9, reports Outlook.Kudyami had been working with Sandra Dalam (armed squad) of CPI-Maoist since 2018; whereas Talandi joined CPI-Maoist in 2005 and was presently ‘section commander’ of the Iddapalli ‘jan militia company’.Both have several cases registered against them at various police stations in Gadchiroli District and the neighbouring Chhattisgarh.
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February - 9 
Three labourers of Punjabi ethnicity were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Killi Khurasani area of Mangochar tehsil(revenue unit) in Kalat District of Balochistan on February 9, reports Dawn. All the victims belonged to
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Three labourers of Punjabi ethnicity were shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Killi Khurasani area of Mangochar tehsil(revenue unit) in Kalat District of Balochistan on February 9, reports Dawn. All the victims belonged to the Sadiqabad tehsil of Rahim Yar Khan District in Punjab.The labourers were hired to dig for a tube well on the land of Pir Jan Mohammad Hasni.“Armed men opened fire on the four labourers in the early hours of Monday morning when they were sleeping in their camp in Killi Khurasani, resulting in the death of three of them,” senior Levies officer Risaldar Major Mohammad Akbar Mengal said, adding that one of the labourers was injured.
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February - 9 
Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police arrested two cadres of banned militant group Ansar al Islam from Narsingdi and Narayanganj Districts on February 9, reports The Daily Star.A team of ATU first arrested Hizbullah Mia alias Rasel Ahmed (22) from Raip
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Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police arrested two cadres of banned militant group Ansar al Islam from Narsingdi and Narayanganj Districts on February 9, reports The Daily Star.A team of ATU first arrested Hizbullah Mia alias Rasel Ahmed (22) from Raipura area of Narsingdi District in Dhaka Division. Based on his information, they later arrested Nurul Alam (23) from Modonpur area in Narayanganj District of Dhaka Division. Police said that Hizbullah had created a secret group in Telegram, an encrypted messaging app, and added members and admins including Nurul for extremist activities.It was found in their group chat that they were planning to carry out targeted killings of political and religious leaders.
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February - 9 
On February 9, Union Minister of State for Home (UMHA) Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that in the last two years, India has reported the maximum number of infiltrations from Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now. Over 1045 infiltrators were interce
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On February 9, Union Minister of State for Home (UMHA) Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that in the last two years, India has reported the maximum number of infiltrations from Bangladesh, reports Northeast Now. Over 1045 infiltrators were intercepted by the Border Guarding Forces during the last two years. In his statement, Rai also stated that 61 people have been apprehended from India-Pakistan border whereas 63 people were apprehended from Indo-Nepal border during the same period. He further stated that separate funds have been allotted for securing the borders like manning observation posts along the borders, vulnerability mapping of Border Out Posts (BOPs), deployment of surveillance equipment, strengthening of intelligence network, erection of border fencing & floodlighting and deployment of technological solutions in non-feasible areas like riverine gaps, etc.
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February - 9 
Attorney General Dappula de Livera on February 9 instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) CD Wickramaratne to conduct a more comprehensive formal investigation into the Easter Sunday attack on Catholic churches and luxury hotels by an extrem
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Attorney General Dappula de Livera on February 9 instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) CD Wickramaratne to conduct a more comprehensive formal investigation into the Easter Sunday attack on Catholic churches and luxury hotels by an extremist Muslim group and to conduct a formal investigation into the incident, reports Colombo Page. The Attorney General has emphasized that the investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the Easter Sunday bombings on April 21, 2019, are inadequate. The Attorney General has sent a 30-page set of instructions to the IGP on how to investigate the Easter attack.
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February - 9 
Four members of the Public Protection Force (PUF) were killed in a roadside bomb explosion on the Herat-Islam Qala Highway in Herat Province on February 9, reports Tolo News.
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Four members of the Public Protection Force (PUF) were killed in a roadside bomb explosion on the Herat-Islam Qala Highway in Herat Province on February 9, reports Tolo News.
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February - 9 
Head of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah on February 9 criticized the Taliban for their distance from the negotiating table, saying that their absence has stalled the talks for over three weeks, reports Tolo News
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Head of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah on February 9 criticized the Taliban for their distance from the negotiating table, saying that their absence has stalled the talks for over three weeks, reports Tolo News. HCNR head Abdullah, said that the Taliban’s absence from the negotiation table has affected the hopes for peace in the country.
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February - 9 
Nine Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked a security outpost in Muar village in Khash Rod District in Nimruz Province on February 9, reports Tolo News. One Taliban militant was also killed in the clash.
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Nine Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants attacked a security outpost in Muar village in Khash Rod District in Nimruz Province on February 9, reports Tolo News. One Taliban militant was also killed in the clash.
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February - 9 
Unidentified gunmen killed four employees of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in Bagh-e-Daud area in PD5 area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 9, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen killed four employees of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in Bagh-e-Daud area in PD5 area of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 9, reports Tolo News.
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February - 10 
13 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police under the under “Lon Varratu” (return to your home) campaign in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Pioneer. Of the 13, Lakhma Midiyami, a ‘ja
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13 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police under the under “Lon Varratu” (return to your home) campaign in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Pioneer. Of the 13, Lakhma Midiyami, a ‘jan militia commander’, Bheema alias Kamlu Karma, ‘president of DKAMS (Dandakaranya Kisan Adivasi Mazdoor Sangh) – a frontal body of the CPI-Maoist, and Jogi Midiyami carried cash rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads. Another surrendered cadre - Mangal Ram Sodhi, was involved in an attack on the house of Congress leader Awdhesh Gautam at Nakulnar in 2010. The Maoists said they were disappointed by the Maoist ideology, meaningless violence and hardships of forest life in Bastar region.
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February - 10 
5,922 people were arrested in different parts of India between 2016 and 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Government informed Parliament on February 10, reports Free Press Journal. In a written reply to a question in the
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5,922 people were arrested in different parts of India between 2016 and 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Government informed Parliament on February 10, reports Free Press Journal. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy said according to the latest data of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the total number of people arrested under the UAPA in 2019 was 1,948. A total of 5,922 people were arrested under the anti-terror law between 2016 and 2019, while 132 people were acquitted during the said period, the minister added.
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February - 10 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Rolahatu forest under Kuchai Police Station limits in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 10, reports The Te
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Rolahatu forest under Kuchai Police Station limits in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 10, reports The Telegraph. No casualty was reported from either side in the incident. “As the Police and Paramilitary Forces were carrying out a special operation against the rebels in the jungle, the rebels had started raining shots at the forces at about 11.30 am. The Paramilitary Forces had also retaliated by firing shots. The encounter lasted for over an hour, causing the Maoists to give a retreat as the Paramilitary Forces had overpowered them. There is no casualty on the side of the paramilitary forces, but whether the Naxals had any casualty or not is yet to be ascertained,” Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohammed Arshi said.
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February - 10 
An intruder was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Dulanja post near Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India in wee hours on February 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.A senior Police officer said
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An intruder was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Dulanja post near Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India in wee hours on February 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.A senior Police officer said that in night hours one intruder was killed at LoC on PaK (Pakistan Administered Kashmir) side near forward post Dulanja Uri by SFs.The officer further said that the body along with weapon is visible, however more clarity will come after we retrieve the body.
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February - 10 
India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaed
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India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) in the neighbouring country and terror groups are now relocating in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, across the Durand Line, reports Business World. "It is essential that we don't lose sight of the ease with which the proscribed Haqqani Network and its supporters, especially the Pakistani authorities, have worked along with prominent terrorist organizations like Al-Qaida, ISIL K, Tehrik-Taliban Pakistan [TTP], etc. in South Asia”, said India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti.
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February - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kolkata on February 10, sentenced Kausar, a Bangladeshi national and head of proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in India to 29 years in jail for his role in the October 2, 2014 bomb blast in
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kolkata on February 10, sentenced Kausar, a Bangladeshi national and head of proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in India to 29 years in jail for his role in the October 2, 2014 bomb blast in a rented house at Khagragarh in West Bengal's Bardhaman District, reports bignewsnetwork.com. The NIA in a statement said that Kausar was convicted by the court under Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 125 of the IPC (waging or attempt to wage war against the government of any Asiatic power in alliance or at peace with the government of India). The court also fined him INR 35,000. Kausar, a resident of village Shekharbhita in Jamalpur District of Bangladesh, is also an accused in the 2018 Bodhgaya, Bihar blast as well.
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February - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10 carried out searches in the dense forests of Khunti District in Jharkhand and recovered high-grade explosives belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The New Indian
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 10 carried out searches in the dense forests of Khunti District in Jharkhand and recovered high-grade explosives belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The New Indian Express. The searches were conducted in the Korangburu hillock at Jilingkel at the instance of an arrested Maoist identified as Naina alias Birsa Munda. “During the early morning operation, 100 metres of Cordtex wire (a type of detonating cord) and high-grade explosive -- 126 Gelatin sticks, weighing about 15 kgs -- were recovered”, an NIA spokesperson said. Naina was arrested in connection with the killing of five Police personnel in an attack by CPI-Maoist in June, 2019 at Kukru Haat in Seraikela Kharsawan District. The Jharkhand Police had arrested 11 accused and filed two charge-sheets against them. The NIA re-registered the case in December 2020 and arrested five more armed cadres of CPI-Maoist. During Naina's questioning, it was revealed that explosives procured by the CPI-Maoist were hidden at the Korangburu hillock, the NIA spokesperson added.
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February - 10 
The Union Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy on February 10 said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India Parliament) that the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-related incidents were down 47 per cent between 2015 and 2020 as compared to incidents in th
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The Union Minister of State for Home, G. Kishan Reddy on February 10 said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India Parliament) that the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-related incidents were down 47 per cent between 2015 and 2020 as compared to incidents in the preceding six years from 2009 to 2014, and that the geographic spread of Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] violence had been contained to 53 Districts across 9 States in 2020 as compared to 76 Districts across 10 States in 2013, reports The Times of India. In a written reply to a question, Reddy said the steadfast implementation of the multi-pronged strategy to counter LWE had resulted in consistent decline in violence and shrinkage in geographical spread. “The incidents of LWE violence have reduced by 70 per cent from all-time high of 2258 in 2009 to 665 in 2020. Similarly, resultant deaths (civilians + Security Forces) have reduced by 80% from all-time high of 1005 in 2010 to 183 in 2020. The geographical spread has been constricted and only 53 Districts across 9 States reported LWE related violence as compared to 76 Districts across 10 States in 2013. However, 90 Districts in 11 States are covered under Security Related Expenditure (SRE)/LWE Scheme for the purpose of reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the States on counter LWE operations,” he stated.
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February - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers identified as – Satyendra Singh and Vishnu Singh, were injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jhumra Pahad forest under Jageshwar Vihar Police St
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers identified as – Satyendra Singh and Vishnu Singh, were injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jhumra Pahad forest under Jageshwar Vihar Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on February 10, reports The Tribune. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of a Maoist camp, a joint team of Jharkhand Police and CRPF launched a combing operation in the area. On spotting the Security Forces (SFs), a group of around 50 Maoists opened fire, sparking off a gun-battle during which the CRPF troopers received serious bullet injuries.
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February - 10 
India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaed
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India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) in the neighbouring country and terror groups are now relocating in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, across the Durand Line, reports Business World. "It is essential that we don't lose sight of the ease with which the proscribed Haqqani Network and its supporters, especially the Pakistani authorities, have worked along with prominent terrorist organizations like Al-Qaida, ISIL K, Tehrik-Taliban Pakistan [TTP], etc. in South Asia”, said India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti.
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February - 10 
Educational activities have remained closed in five Districts including Dang due to an educational strike announced by outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Khabarhub. Biplav outfit has called the
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Educational activities have remained closed in five Districts including Dang due to an educational strike announced by outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Khabarhub. Biplav outfit has called the educational strike in five districts including Dang of previous Rapti zone to protest the arrest of its student leader in Rukum West. Issuing a press release, Anil KC, the coordinator of 24th District Convention Organization Committee, Dang of the All-Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary), informed about the educational strike.
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February - 10 
In a bid to counter Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's February 5 show-of-strength in the capital Kathmandu, rival Dahal-Nepal faction on February 10 organised a mass-gathering at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu city, reports The Himalayan Times. Senior figure
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In a bid to counter Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's February 5 show-of-strength in the capital Kathmandu, rival Dahal-Nepal faction on February 10 organised a mass-gathering at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu city, reports The Himalayan Times. Senior figures in the faction former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Jhalanath Khanal had addressed the event. Likewise, leaders Raghuji Panta, Janardan Sharma, Dev Gurung, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ram Kumari Jhankri, Ram Chandra Jha, Santa Kumar Chaudhary, Mehfuz Ansari, Anjana Bishankhe, among others had challenged PM Oli's move to dissolve the house.
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February - 10 
Satkhira District Court on February 10 sentenced 17 militants of banned outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to different terms in cases filed over series bomb blast in five different spots in Satkhira on August 17, 2005, reports The Daily St
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Satkhira District Court on February 10 sentenced 17 militants of banned outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to different terms in cases filed over series bomb blast in five different spots in Satkhira on August 17, 2005, reports The Daily Star. Satkhira Additional District and Session Judge Shariful Islam sentenced eight of them to 13 years imprisonment and nine others to different terms. The court also acquitted one of the accused as charges brought against him could not be proved, while another had died in 2018, during the trial of the case, Public Prosecutor Advocate Abdus Samad said. Besides, three of the convicts - Fakhruddin Raji, Abul Khayer and Naimuddin – were tried in absentia, the public prosecutor added.
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February - 10 
The Dhaka Anti-terrorism Special Tribunal on February 10 sentenced eight cadres of the banned extremist outfit Ansar-al-Islam, also known as the Ansarullah Bangla Team, to death for murdering Jagriti Prakashani publisher Foysal Arefin Dipon on Octobe
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The Dhaka Anti-terrorism Special Tribunal on February 10 sentenced eight cadres of the banned extremist outfit Ansar-al-Islam, also known as the Ansarullah Bangla Team, to death for murdering Jagriti Prakashani publisher Foysal Arefin Dipon on October 31, 2015, reports New Age. Six of the convicts Moinul Hasan Shamim (24), Mohamad Abdus Sabur (23), Khairul Islam (24), Mohamad Abu Siddique Sohel (34), Mohamad Mozammel Hossain Saimon (25), Mohamad Sheikh Abdullah (27), all ABT members, heard the verdict from the dock without showing any emotional response. Ansar-al-Islam leaders — sacked Army Major Syed Ziaul Haque alias Zia and Akram Hossain — faced the trial in absentia and are still in hiding.
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February - 10 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) leader, Amir Nawaz aliasHaji Dubai’ in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 11.Amir Nawaz is suspected of killing the aid worker and Japanese national Tetsu Nakamura in 2
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) leader, Amir Nawaz aliasHaji Dubai’ in Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 11.Amir Nawaz is suspected of killing the aid worker and Japanese national Tetsu Nakamura in 2019. The date of killing is ascertained.
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February - 10 
Fifteen people, including four soldiers, were injured in an explosion in a market in Barak-i-Barak District of Logar Province on February 10, reports Bakhtar Newson February 11.
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Fifteen people, including four soldiers, were injured in an explosion in a market in Barak-i-Barak District of Logar Province on February 10, reports Bakhtar Newson February 11.
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February - 10 
Fifty-six Taliban militants were killed, in two airstrikes, in the Aqtapa and Gortapa regions of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 11.
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Fifty-six Taliban militants were killed, in two airstrikes, in the Aqtapa and Gortapa regions of Chahar Bolak District of Balkh Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 11.
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February - 10 
Five members of the Afghan Directorate of Protection Service were killed when they were escorting a United Nations (UN) envoy on the Kabul-Jalalabad highwayin Surobi District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 11. “The UN family
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Five members of the Afghan Directorate of Protection Service were killed when they were escorting a United Nations (UN) envoy on the Kabul-Jalalabad highwayin Surobi District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on February 11. “The UN family in Afghanistan mourns the loss of five Afghan Directorate of Protection Service personnel in an incident today in Surobi District of Kabul. No UN personnel were hurt or vehicle affected in an attack which hit a DPS vehicle that was escorting a UN convoy,” the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan tweeted.
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February - 10 
India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaed
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India on February 10, launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying that Islamabad has been disrupting the peace process in Afghanistan by orchestrating violent attacks through terror groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) in the neighbouring country and terror groups are now relocating in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, across the Durand Line, reports Business World. "It is essential that we don't lose sight of the ease with which the proscribed Haqqani Network and its supporters, especially the Pakistani authorities, have worked along with prominent terrorist organizations like Al-Qaida, ISIL K, Tehrik-Taliban Pakistan [TTP], etc. in South Asia”, said India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti.
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February - 10 
On February 10, one civilian was killed when a vehicle hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kama District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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On February 10, one civilian was killed when a vehicle hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kama District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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February - 10 
One civilian was killed in a roadside IED in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province on February 10, reports Tolo News.
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One civilian was killed in a roadside IED in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province on February 10, reports Tolo News.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror attack on the house of Mir Rahman Rahmani, Speaker of the WolesiJirga (House of People) by arresting three individuals from an unspecified location, reports Bakhtar Newson February 11. SFs arrested three assailan
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror attack on the house of Mir Rahman Rahmani, Speaker of the WolesiJirga (House of People) by arresting three individuals from an unspecified location, reports Bakhtar Newson February 11. SFs arrested three assailants who intended to attack on the house of Rahmani using a car bomb prevented.
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February - 10 
The chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah, on February 10 said that the hard stance adopted by Taliban in the ongoing Doha negotiations is not helping the situation, reports Tolo News. Chairman Abdullah sa
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The chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), Abdullah Abdullah, on February 10 said that the hard stance adopted by Taliban in the ongoing Doha negotiations is not helping the situation, reports Tolo News. Chairman Abdullah said “At this moment, the Taliban has taken a hard stance, which unfortunately is not helping the situation.” Abdullah said: “At this point, the Taliban’s stance is pretty harsh and this does not help as we proceed with the job at hand—they say that the prisoners should be released, the foreigners must withdraw, they should be dropped from the list (the Taliban’s name should be removed from the UN blacklist)—they also have a few other conditions to announce a ceasefire”.
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February - 10 
Three Policemen, including Kabul Police District 5 (PD5) Police Chief Mohammadzai Kochi, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that targeted his vehicle in Kart-e-Parwan in PD4 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 10, r
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Three Policemen, including Kabul Police District 5 (PD5) Police Chief Mohammadzai Kochi, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that targeted his vehicle in Kart-e-Parwan in PD4 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 10, reports Tolo News.
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February - 11 
On February 11, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militants and an Overground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Dimapur Railway station of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On February 11, two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) militants and an Overground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Dimapur Railway station of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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February - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) armed squad member, identified as Mansa Kora, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Cheraun Korasi forest under Chananpur Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bih
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) armed squad member, identified as Mansa Kora, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Cheraun Korasi forest under Chananpur Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on February 11, reports The Times of India. An INSAS rifle and magazine, a hand grenade, and 236 live cartridges were recovered from the site. Following an input, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF), Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (COBRA) and District Armed Police units launched an operation in the said forest. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire which prompted the Forces to retaliate, ensuing a gun-battle in which one Maoist was killed while others managed to escape taking advantage of the forest cover.
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February - 11 
In a joint operation conducted by Police and CRPF personnel, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)weighing 40 kilograms were recovered from a road connecting Goeilkera with Chaibasa under Goeilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District o
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In a joint operation conducted by Police and CRPF personnel, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)weighing 40 kilograms were recovered from a road connecting Goeilkera with Chaibasa under Goeilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 11, reports United News of India. The IEDs were later safely defused by the SFs.
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February - 11 
On February 11, four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The four militants identified as Sethi Debbarma, Rajib Debbarma, Bisharam Reang Lalong and Zawmina Reang had fled from NLFT cam
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On February 11, four National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered in Tripura, reports Northeast Now. The four militants identified as Sethi Debbarma, Rajib Debbarma, Bisharam Reang Lalong and Zawmina Reang had fled from NLFT camp at Bagaichari under Rangamati District of Bangladesh on January 31. In their statement, the surrendered militants stated that they were frustrated with the present predicament of NLFT outfit and continuous pressures and motivation of Tripura Police.
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February - 11 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on February 11, arrested a drug peddler, identified as Mandeep Singh, near Attari along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. During search across t
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on February 11, arrested a drug peddler, identified as Mandeep Singh, near Attari along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports The Tribune. During search across the barbed fencing, the personnel recovered 10 packets containing 10.7 kilograms of heroin.The BSF observed suspicious activity on the Indian side of the border. When challenged, the BSF men heard sounds cocking of weapons and opened fire in self-defence. Mandeep was injured while his accomplice fled from the spot. During search, the BSF found heroin in a bag.
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February - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 11 filed a chargesheet against six accused persons in a case (RC-30/2020/NIA/DLI) dated September 5, 2020, relating to hoisting of ‘Khalistani’ flag at Deputy Commissioner Office Complex in Moga Dis
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on February 11 filed a chargesheet against six accused persons in a case (RC-30/2020/NIA/DLI) dated September 5, 2020, relating to hoisting of ‘Khalistani’ flag at Deputy Commissioner Office Complex in Moga District of Punjab by cadres of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) before NIA Special Judge at Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab, says NIA. The six accused include - Inderjit Singh, Jaspal Singh alias Ampa, Akashdeep Singh alias Munna, Jagwinder Singh alias Jagga, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and Harpreet Singh alias Rana alias Ranjit Singh alias Harmeet Singh. Investigation in the case revealed that accused Inderjit Singh, Jaspal Singh and Akashdeep Singh were radicalized members of SFJ and conspired with Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Rana Singh of SFJ. In furtherance of conspiracy accused Inderjit Singh, Jaspal Singh and Akashdeep Singh were involved in hoisting ‘Khalistani’ flag at DC Office Complex, Moga on August 14, 2020, and also tearing of Indian National Flag hoisted in premises of DC Office, Moga. They have made video of the incident and sent it to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Rana Singh of SFJ which was broadcasted by them on various social media platform like YouTube, US Media International and SFJ Channel to propagate the secessionist agenda of SFJ and in support of ‘Referendum 2020’ for making separate State of Khalistan. Accused Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Rana Singh have also sent funds through money transfer services to accused Inderjit Singh and Jaspal Singh after the commission of crime.
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February - 11 
A five-year-old child was killed and seven other children sustained injuries in Mamund tehsil of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when unidentified militants fired rockets from inside Afghanistan on February 11, reports Samaa TV. Militants fired
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A five-year-old child was killed and seven other children sustained injuries in Mamund tehsil of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when unidentified militants fired rockets from inside Afghanistan on February 11, reports Samaa TV. Militants fired at least five rockets from inside Afghanistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations said. The rockets were fired at the villages of Mokha, Ghandai and Gali, near the Afghan-Pak border.
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February - 11 
An Ahmadi doctor, identified as Dr Abdul Qadir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants within the remits of the Inquilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 11, reports Samaa TV. Saleemuddin, a spok
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An Ahmadi doctor, identified as Dr Abdul Qadir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants within the remits of the Inquilab Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 11, reports Samaa TV. Saleemuddin, a spokesperson for the Jamaat Ahmadiyya, confirmed that the man who died in the attack was an Ahmadi. Qadir was shot dead in an “unprovoked attack”, he added. “This is 8th serious attack on Ahmadiya Community in Pakistan & 5th just in Peshawar in the recent months as a new wave of anti-Ahmadiyya campaign is underway,” Saleemuddin said on Twitter.
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February - 11 
Four soldiers and four militants were killed during a clash after militants opened fire on a Security Forces (SFs) check post in Makeen area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 11, reports Dawn.In a statement,
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Four soldiers and four militants were killed during a clash after militants opened fire on a Security Forces (SFs) check post in Makeen area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 11, reports Dawn.In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that troops responded promptly and killed four terrorists. "During the exchange of fire, four soldiers embraced shahadat," the statement added.The dead soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Imran Ali, Sepoy Atif Jahangir, Sepoy Aneesur Rehman and Sepoy Aziz.
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February - 11 
Four fringe communist parties on February 11 declared United Front, reports Khabarhub. The outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), the Nepal Communist Party-Revolutionary Maoist (NCP-Revolutionary Maoist) l
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Four fringe communist parties on February 11 declared United Front, reports Khabarhub. The outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), the Nepal Communist Party-Revolutionary Maoist (NCP-Revolutionary Maoist) led by Mohan Baidya, Nepal Communist Party led by Rishi Ram Kattel and the Scientific Socialist Communist Party led by Bishwabhakta Dulal formed a front after a joint meeting. The objective of the joint front between the parties is to establish a people’s republic and the scientific socialist system by ending the ‘reactionary parliamentary system’ and state power, they said in a joint statement. The names of 12 people including CP Gajurel, Rishi Ram Kattel, Jagrat Rayamajhi, and Dhan Kumari Sunar have been made public in the Central Committee. The parties have also decided the programs of the first phase of the struggle. They have stated in a statement that they will hold rallies in Butwal on February 18, Dhangadhi on February 26, and Itahari on March 2 and will make public the programs of the second phase of the struggle after the first phase.
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February - 11 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-1) on February 11 sentenced three persons to life imprisonment and five others for 20 years for committing crimes against humanity at various places in Gafargaon of Mymensingh District during the 1971 Liberation
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-1) on February 11 sentenced three persons to life imprisonment and five others for 20 years for committing crimes against humanity at various places in Gafargaon of Mymensingh District during the 1971 Liberation War, reports New Age. Those sentenced to imprisonment for life until biological deaths are AFM Faizulla (66), Mohamad Abdur Razzak Mondol (64) and Shamsuzzaman Kalam (65), while the five others who were awarded jail term for 20 years each are Mohamad Khalilur Rahman Mir (62), Mohamad Abdullah (62), Mohamad Rois Uddin (74), Sirajul Islam (66) and Mohamad Alim Uddin Khan (77). The judgement was pronounced in the presence of four convicts Khalilur, Shamsuzzaman, Abdullah and Rois. All the convicts were members of the anti-independence Razakar force during the war. This was the 42nd verdict in as many cases of crimes against humanity in Bangladesh. Until now, 103 people have been convicted of war crimes with 69 of them receiving death penalty and 34 others jail sentences of various terms. Six of the convicts have so far been executed. The ICT-1, the lone such tribunal operating currently in Bangladesh, has now 36 cases pending for disposal. Of the cases, 23 are under trial and 13 in pre-trial stages.
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February - 11 
Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith on February 11 said he will be compelled to call for a probe by an international court over the Easter Sunday attacks if justice is not meted out to victims of the mayhem and their families,
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Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith on February 11 said he will be compelled to call for a probe by an international court over the Easter Sunday attacks if justice is not meted out to victims of the mayhem and their families, reports Daily Mirror. Cardinal Ranjith told a press conference that he is not satisfied with the investigations carried out by some, including the CID. "I hope I would not have to seek the assistance of any international institutions, but would be compelled to call for such assistance if justice is not meted out to us. Those who were affected by the carnage expect some kind of redress from me. Also, I believe that that government would not allow the Easter Sunday issue as another international topic as it has already faced with some international pressure in Geneva" he said.
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February - 11 
First vice president Amrullah Saleh on February 11 said that all the freed prisoners as part of the US-Taliban peace deal are playing a major role in the rising insecurity across Afghanistan reports The Khaama Press. Amrullah Saleh posted at his Face
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First vice president Amrullah Saleh on February 11 said that all the freed prisoners as part of the US-Taliban peace deal are playing a major role in the rising insecurity across Afghanistan reports The Khaama Press. Amrullah Saleh posted at his Facebook that “We are ready to prove case by case that the 5500 Taliban prisoners release for the sake of peace, are involved in the escalation of violence and murders of the people, this was a blindfolded trust, and we will not repeat it again”
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February - 12 
A joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Iliyas Hembrom and Teklal Kisku, from Hatia maidan under Madhuban Police Station limits in Gir
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A joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Iliyas Hembrom and Teklal Kisku, from Hatia maidan under Madhuban Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 12, reports United News of India. Both of them are active members of a Maoist squad led by Krishna Hansda who himself has an award of INR 1.5 million on his head.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Government of India (GoI) is trying for the extradition of Pakistan-born Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who has been arrested in Los Angeles to face murder charges in India for the 2008 Mumbai ter
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On February 12, Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Government of India (GoI) is trying for the extradition of Pakistan-born Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who has been arrested in Los Angeles to face murder charges in India for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which over 160 people were killed, reports The Times of India. Rana was re-arrested in Los Angeles on June 10, 2020 on an extradition request by India. MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava in a weekly briefing stated that Tahawwur Rana’s court hearing will begin on April 22, 2021. Rana was convicted in Chicago in 2011 of providing material support to the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which planned the Mumbai terror attack and for supporting a never-carried-out plot to attack a Danish newspaper that printed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed in 2005.He was accused of allowing David Coleman Headley to open a branch of his Chicago-based immigration law business in Mumbai as a cover story and travel as a representative of the company in Denmark.
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February - 12 
Police arrested a top The Resistance Front (TRF) militant from Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar, said,following specific informati
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Police arrested a top The Resistance Front (TRF) militant from Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar, said,following specific information,a team of Police from Anantnag arrested the militant, Zahoor Ahmad Rather alias Sahil alias Khalid of TRF who was hiding in Samba. The IGP further said Zahoor Ahmad was allegedly involved in the killing of three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, identified as Fida Hussain Yatoo, Umer Rashid Beigh and Umer Ramzan Hajam, and a Policeman at Furra in YK Pora locality in Kulgam District on October 29, 2020.Earlier, SATP had reported the incident on October 29. TRF is an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit, the IGP maintained.
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February - 12 
Shunning violence, a woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rame Madkami, surrendered before Police in Koraput District of Odisha on February 12, reports The Pioneer. Madkami was working as Area Committee Member (A
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Shunning violence, a woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rame Madkami, surrendered before Police in Koraput District of Odisha on February 12, reports The Pioneer. Madkami was working as Area Committee Member (ACM) in the RK’s Protection Group (a Maoist leader).
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest at Lalpur village under Motinala Police Station limits in Mandla District of Madhya Pradesh on the i
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest at Lalpur village under Motinala Police Station limits in Mandla District of Madhya Pradesh on the intervening night of February 12 and 13, reports The Pioneer. After receiving information regarding the presence of armed Maoists in the forest area, a special team of Special Operation Group Hawk Force and District Force was initiated an operation. On Spotting the SFs, the Maoists fired indiscriminately at the team who retaliated leading to a gun-battle in which the two Maoists were killed. After the firing stopped, a search operation was carried out by the SFsin which the bodies of a male Maoist identified as - Dulla alias Manu Dakshin and a female Maoist identified as - Geeta Dakshin Bastar were found. Both were working as ‘Area Committee Members’, Dakshin Bastar of Vistar Platoon 03 and were carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each by the Madhya Pradesh government and INR 800,000 each by the Chhattisgarh government. SFs also recovered 303 rifles, 313 rifles, 315 bore rifles, Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] literature, daily use material and other Naxalite materials from the spot.
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February - 12 
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Top Bahadur Rayamajhi addressing a meeting in Butwal on February 12 said that the Government was forced to recommend the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) after sudden attempts were
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Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Top Bahadur Rayamajhi addressing a meeting in Butwal on February 12 said that the Government was forced to recommend the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) after sudden attempts were made to oust the Prime Minister from Nepal Communist Party (NCP), reports Republica.Rayamajhi said that the Dahal-Nepal faction in the party created hindrances to the Government by working against the spirit of party unification. He said that the Prime Minister decided to go to the people by dissolving the HoR after such attempts made by leaders within the party.
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Office on February 15 strongly denied a claim by former US Ambassador for War Crimes and Global Criminal Justice Stephen Rapp (2009-2015) that wartime Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa had admitted to killing Liberat
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Office on February 15 strongly denied a claim by former US Ambassador for War Crimes and Global Criminal Justice Stephen Rapp (2009-2015) that wartime Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa had admitted to killing Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders following their surrender to the Army in 2009, reports The Island. Rapp made the allegation on February 12 at an online panel discussion organised by a group of organizations targeting Sri Lanka led by the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) on Justice and rule of law in the run-up to the 46th sessions of the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council. Rapp recalled a conversation with the then Defence Secretary and now President Gotabaya Rajapaksa regarding LTTE leaders who surrendered to the Army. “I remember raising this issue with defence secretary Gotabaya, now President Rajapaksa when I was there.I remember the defence secretary saying, Oh, trials, trials, you know they go on so long and people get off.I killed them, I killed them, I killed them,” Rapp said at the webinar.Rajapaksa had told him so when he met the latter in Colombo.
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February - 12 
Two children were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Taliban militants in Qotar Blaq village of Imam Sahib District in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 13.
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Two children were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Taliban militants in Qotar Blaq village of Imam Sahib District in Kunduz Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on February 13.
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February - 12 
A survey by Pajhwok Afghan News Agencyshows that the Taliban controls at least 52 percent of territory in Afghanistan while 59 percent of the population lives in areas under the Government’s control, reports Tolo News on February 13. The survey was c
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A survey by Pajhwok Afghan News Agencyshows that the Taliban controls at least 52 percent of territory in Afghanistan while 59 percent of the population lives in areas under the Government’s control, reports Tolo News on February 13. The survey was conducted between November 30, 2020 to February 3, 2021.During the survey, 1,266 people were interviewed through questionnaires and telephonic conversations. The questionnaires, three papers in total, were distributed to three people in each part of the country. The survey shows that the areas under the Taliban control are 337,000 square kilometers while the areas under the Government’s control are 297,000 square kilometers, but 18,000 square kilometers is said to be under the control of none of the parties.The findings reveal that the Taliban has full control over 27 Districts while the Government fully controls 64 Districts. The remaining 297 Districts are controlled by both, the survey indicates.
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February - 12 
Five Policemen were killed in an explosion on their vehicle in Chapa Dara district in Kunar Province on February 12, reports Tolo News.
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Five Policemen were killed in an explosion on their vehicle in Chapa Dara district in Kunar Province on February 12, reports Tolo News.
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February - 12 
Front Line Defenders in a report said that at least 17 human rights defenders were murdered in Afghanistan in 2020, an advocacy group said in a report, reports 1tv.afon February 13. This is the highest total for a single year in the country since the
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Front Line Defenders in a report said that at least 17 human rights defenders were murdered in Afghanistan in 2020, an advocacy group said in a report, reports 1tv.afon February 13. This is the highest total for a single year in the country since the start of the documentation project in 2016, according to the report by Front Line Defenders. The report linked the release of Taliban members from prison to the increased the vulnerability of and threats to human rights defenders.
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February - 12 
On February 12, Security Forces (SFs), in airstrikes, killed 16 Taliban militants from “red unit” in Nawa District of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News.
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On February 12, Security Forces (SFs), in airstrikes, killed 16 Taliban militants from “red unit” in Nawa District of Helmand Province, reports Tolo News.
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February - 13 
An unidentified Pakistani drug smuggler was killed by the Indian Security Forces (SFs) at the international border (IB) in the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 13, reports Hindustan Times. The operation was jointly carried
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An unidentified Pakistani drug smuggler was killed by the Indian Security Forces (SFs) at the international border (IB) in the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 13, reports Hindustan Times. The operation was jointly carried out by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The SFs heard some sound along the border fence and opened fire in which one Pakistani intruder was killed on the spot. During a search, a PVC pipe and 14 packets of contraband, suspected tobe heroin, weighing 14.805 kilograms was recovered from the possession of the slain intruder. Besides one pistol magazine, sixrounds and two mobile phones were also recovered from the spot.
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February - 13 
Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police personnel in a joint operation arrested three cadres (identity not disclosed) belonging to two different factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in Nagaland on February 13, reports Northeast Now.
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Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police personnel in a joint operation arrested three cadres (identity not disclosed) belonging to two different factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in Nagaland on February 13, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees included two cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) apprehended from Wokha District and one cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi-Neopak (NSCN-KN) apprehended from Dimapur District. During the operations, three 12 Bore rifles, one 9mm pistol, live ammunition and contraband worth INR 3.1 million were also recovered from the possession of the NSCN cadres.
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February - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued death threats to five people, including journalists and activists accusing them of being pro-corporate and pro-government, reports Hindustan Times on February 14. The threat, issued on February
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued death threats to five people, including journalists and activists accusing them of being pro-corporate and pro-government, reports Hindustan Times on February 14. The threat, issued on February 9, went viral on social media on February 13. The press note, titled “Patrkaar Evam Samaj Sevak Ke Aad Mein Corporate Gharano Kee Seva Mein Lage Farukh Ali DalaliHarqatonkeeNinda Karo...”, called for condemnation of ‘persons like Farukh Ali’ who, the press note alleged, were ‘serving the corporate families in the name of journalism and activism.’ “The corrupt and agents of corporate will surely be punished in the ‘jan adalat’ (kangaroo court),” claimed the press statement, purportedly issued by the southern sub-zonal bureau of CPI-Maoist. The note named former BBC journalist Shubhranshu Choudhary, journalists Ganesh Mishra and Leeladhar Rathi, anti-Maoist campaigners Farukh Ali and P Vijay as ‘corporate and government agents.
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February - 13 
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sandeep Patil of Gadchiroli Range in Maharashtra, on February 13,said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to reactivate their demoralized cadres in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sandeep Patil of Gadchiroli Range in Maharashtra, on February 13,said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to reactivate their demoralized cadres in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (MMC) region, reports Outlook. The DIGP was speaking to reporters in Gondia District of Maharashtra where an armed Police outpost was set up to help curb Maoist activity. “The Maoists are trying to reactivate the cadre in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, or MMC region. The armed outpost (AOP) at Murkutdoh in Gondia has become functional and it is strategically important to check Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] movement at the tri-junction of the MMC States,” the DIG said adding that many of the Maoist cadres are now terrorizing villagers in remote areas and indulging in extortion in the name of the outlawed movement.
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February - 13 
Two brothers were gunned down in a targeted attack in main bazaar on Mir Ali Tehsil Road in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP)on February 13, reports The Express Tribune. Unidentified masked assailants opened fire at one person ident
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Two brothers were gunned down in a targeted attack in main bazaar on Mir Ali Tehsil Road in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP)on February 13, reports The Express Tribune. Unidentified masked assailants opened fire at one person identified as Ziaudin, killing him on the spot and leaving two others injured.Locals said, “Ziaudin was going on his bike with his 10-year-old younger brother Muhammad when armed men who were in a vehicle opened firing at them from a very close range. One of the injured is a passerby from Bannu who was in the market as labourer and the second one is a brother of Ziaudin identified as Muhammad who was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital,” adding that the injured was also in critical condition. The assailants managed to escape after committing the crime.
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February - 13 
At least seven Police officers were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Police checkpoint in the Kohk area of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on February 13, reports BakhtarNews. Taliban claimed responsibility fo
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At least seven Police officers were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Police checkpoint in the Kohk area of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on February 13, reports BakhtarNews. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 13 
National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib at a press briefing on February 13 said that the Taliban has does not have the authority for negotiations and that group so far has shown no desire for peace and is seeking to seize absolute power, repo
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National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib at a press briefing on February 13 said that the Taliban has does not have the authority for negotiations and that group so far has shown no desire for peace and is seeking to seize absolute power, reports Tolo News. NSA Mohib reiterated that the government leaders are fully prepared to render sacrifice for peace if real peace is established in the country.The NSA said that the Taliban has doubled the scale of violence in the country compared to a year before.
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February - 13 
The 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement that 30 Taliban militants including six foreign nationals who were expert landmine makers were killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Qultaq village in Dowlatabad District of Balkh Provinc
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The 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement that 30 Taliban militants including six foreign nationals who were expert landmine makers were killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Qultaq village in Dowlatabad District of Balkh Province of Afghanistan on February 13, reports The Khaama Press.The incident took place when a group of Taliban militants gathered at a mosque in the village to get instructions and training on making bombs and IEDs.
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February - 13 
The Taliban said the continuation of foreign forces' presence in Afghanistan is neither in favour of the international organization nor does it benefit Afghans, reports Tolo News on February 14. Further, the Taliban has warned of consequences, and th
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The Taliban said the continuation of foreign forces' presence in Afghanistan is neither in favour of the international organization nor does it benefit Afghans, reports Tolo News on February 14. Further, the Taliban has warned of consequences, and that the blame for future incidents will be on those who want to continue violence and continue a foreign presence in the country.The comments made by the Taliban were in lieu with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Defense Ministers meeting at the end of this week. In this meeting the Minister will decide on the presence of international forces in Afghanistan and whether they will exit based on the May 1 deadline.
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February - 13 
Three civilians were injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province on February 13, reports Tolo News.
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Three civilians were injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Jalalabad city of Nangarhar Province on February 13, reports Tolo News.
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February - 13 
Unidentified gunman shot and killed the Driver of Defence Minister, Mohammad Afzal and his five-year-old child, at their home in 4th Macroryan in PD9 of in Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 13, reports The Khaama Press.
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Unidentified gunman shot and killed the Driver of Defence Minister, Mohammad Afzal and his five-year-old child, at their home in 4th Macroryan in PD9 of in Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 13, reports The Khaama Press.
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February - 13 
United States (US) officials have said that Taliban violence remains high and insisted they will review former US president Donald Trump’s deal with the militant group, reports Tolo News on February 14. “The violence is too high in Afghanistan. Th
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United States (US) officials have said that Taliban violence remains high and insisted they will review former US president Donald Trump’s deal with the militant group, reports Tolo News on February 14. “The violence is too high in Afghanistan. That’s the bottom line. And the Afghan people are suffering as a result and that’s the important thing, that’s what we’re focused on, that’s why we want to get to a political settlement to end this war in a responsible and sustainable way,” John Kirby, a spokesman for US Defense Department.
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February - 14 
Police on February 14 arrested three suspects – Lakhwinder Singh (23), Satnam Singh (20)and Balwinder Singh from Sriganganagar District of Rajasthan, for their alleged role in drug smuggling from across the border on the night of February 7-8 in the
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Police on February 14 arrested three suspects – Lakhwinder Singh (23), Satnam Singh (20)and Balwinder Singh from Sriganganagar District of Rajasthan, for their alleged role in drug smuggling from across the border on the night of February 7-8 in the Hindumalkot Police Station limits in the said District, reports The Tribune. While Lakhwinder and Satnam were arrested from Dullapur Keri village, Balwinder was arrested from Pakki village in the District. On the night of February 7 and 8, four Punjab based smugglers reached the suspects’ fields at Hindumalkot to collect a drug consignment from Pakistani smugglers. As the smugglers threw heroin packets from across the border, BSF personnel got sniff of it. The four allegedly fled with 5kilograms heroin from the spot. The Police claimed at least four suspected smugglers from Ferozepur and Fazilka Districts of Punjab had fled with 5-kilograms heroin. A packet containing 1kilogram heroin was found at the spot.Investigation indicated Lakhwinder facilitated the visit of smugglers from Punjab to his fields. Footage of the location of the International Border (IB) was also made available to them for easy access to Pakistan smugglers to take heroin consignments.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) unearthed an explosive dump belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests under Birsa Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on February 14, reports The New Indian Express. The du
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Security Forces (SFs) unearthed an explosive dump belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests under Birsa Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on February 14, reports The New Indian Express. The dump included explosives, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making material and live bullets of automatic weapons.
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February - 14 
Six packets of heroin weighing 6.38 kilograms were recovered from the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on February 14, reports The Tribune.A BSF official said the SFs deployed on the IB observed suspicious movement of smugglers.Se
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Six packets of heroin weighing 6.38 kilograms were recovered from the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on February 14, reports The Tribune.A BSF official said the SFs deployed on the IB observed suspicious movement of smugglers.Sensing a threat, they fired at them but due to dense fog and poor visibility, the smugglers managed to escape.On searching the area, the BSF personnel recovered the contraband.
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February - 14 
Army soldier, Sepoy Asad Mehdi, was killed during an attack at a Frontier Corps check post on N-85 highway near Hoshab area of Kech District in Balochistan in the night of February 14, reports Samaa TV. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (
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Army soldier, Sepoy Asad Mehdi, was killed during an attack at a Frontier Corps check post on N-85 highway near Hoshab area of Kech District in Balochistan in the night of February 14, reports Samaa TV. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), militants opened fired at the post installed for the security of the N-85 highway and managed to escape.
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February - 14 
The Election Commission (EC) on February 14 held a discussion with 12 various political parties representing federal, provincial and local levels on the proposed election code of conduct, reports Republica.At the outset of the event, Chief Election
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The Election Commission (EC) on February 14 held a discussion with 12 various political parties representing federal, provincial and local levels on the proposed election code of conduct, reports Republica.At the outset of the event, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Chandra Thapaliya urged the representatives of various political parties to give suggestions on the draft of the proposed election code of conduct prepared by the poll body in view of the midterm elections scheduled for April 30 and May 10.On the occasion, representatives from various political parties stressed the need for implementing the election code effectively, ensuring the transparency of electoral campaign funding and making the election observation and monitoring committee effective.
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February - 14 
The Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 14 announced the launch of fourth-phase of nationwide protests against K.P. Sharma Oli-Government, reports The Himalayan Times.The faction's spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha,
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The Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 14 announced the launch of fourth-phase of nationwide protests against K.P. Sharma Oli-Government, reports The Himalayan Times.The faction's spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha, in a presser informed that various programmes will be held in this round that will begin on February 17 and last for ten days, till February 27. The main highlight of this phase is the purported human-chain around Tundikhel in the capital on February 18 which will incorporate issues such as House Dissolution, violence against women, among others. From February 19-27, signatures against the Oli-Government will be collected at various places.Likewise. there will be ward-level demonstrations on February 19, an interaction in Kathmandu on February 20. Women-led protests will be carried out throughout the country on February 21.Similarly, various ethnic-groups, youths will stage demonstrations on February 22 and 26.On February 27 farmers and landless squatters will lead demonstrations.
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February - 14 
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), dedicated to investigating critical and high-profile cases, in a report said as many as 18 militants of different outfits, all accused in cases filed for terrorist activities between 2000 and 2016, fled the c
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The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), dedicated to investigating critical and high-profile cases, in a report said as many as 18 militants of different outfits, all accused in cases filed for terrorist activities between 2000 and 2016, fled the country either after obtaining bail from the court or without ever being arrested, reports The Daily Star on February 15. They were now living in 13 countries spanning North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia, said PBI. The report, however, did not mention how the accused managed passports and crossed immigration. Neither did it say the time the accused fled the country.The PBI found that 23 militants, who are accused in different terrorism related cases, have gone into hiding after obtaining bail with their family members and relatives having no idea about their whereabouts.The Police unit prepared the report after over two years of investigation and visits to present and permanent addresses of around 3,700 militants named in the PBI database.They are the accused in different terrorism-related cases filed since 2000.
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February - 14 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed eight Taliban militants in Ahangaran area of Chagcharan, the provincial capital of Ghor Province on February 14, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) killed eight Taliban militants in Ahangaran area of Chagcharan, the provincial capital of Ghor Province on February 14, reports Ministry of Defence website.
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February - 14 
A Policeman helped Taliban militants infiltrate into his unit and killed 13 of his colleagues at a camp called Pul-e-Sangi in the outskirts of Qalat city in Zabul Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 15. Taliban claimed responsibility for the a
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A Policeman helped Taliban militants infiltrate into his unit and killed 13 of his colleagues at a camp called Pul-e-Sangi in the outskirts of Qalat city in Zabul Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 15. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 14 
On February 14 Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar blamed the Afghan government and the United States (US) for the deadlock in the Doha negotiations, reports Tolo News. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar blamed the Afghan government for not releasing Hizb-e-Is
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On February 14 Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar blamed the Afghan government and the United States (US) for the deadlock in the Doha negotiations, reports Tolo News. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar blamed the Afghan government for not releasing Hizb-e-Islami leaders and threatened to hold a widespread protest surrounding the Presidential Palace if the government does not act on its commitments to Hizb-e-Islami.“The US has no option or alternative except withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan,” Hekmatyar said. Hekmatyar, further said that he has exact information that arms are imported to the country to form militias against the Taliban.“Containers full of arms and weaponry are brought into Afghanistan and are distributed to those warlords who had previously fought against the Taliban”.Hekmatyar also said that the US has “failed” in its fight against the Taliban while calling the incumbent government “occupied.”
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February - 14 
On February 14, four Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located on a highway that connects the city of Qalat with Sahr-e-Safa District, in Zabul Province, reports Tolo News. Two Taliban were also killed and three others were i
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On February 14, four Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located on a highway that connects the city of Qalat with Sahr-e-Safa District, in Zabul Province, reports Tolo News. Two Taliban were also killed and three others were injured in the attack.Two policemen were injured in the incident.
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February - 14 
One Policeman was killed and one more was injured, in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED)explosion that targeted their vehicle, in the city of Tarinkot in Uruzgan Province on February 14, reports Tolo News.
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One Policeman was killed and one more was injured, in a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED)explosion that targeted their vehicle, in the city of Tarinkot in Uruzgan Province on February 14, reports Tolo News.
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February - 14 
President Ashraf Ghani on February 14 said lack of exit plan by Soviet Union led the country into a civil war, reports Tolo News.President Ghani’s remark came on a day that marks 32 years of Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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President Ashraf Ghani on February 14 said lack of exit plan by Soviet Union led the country into a civil war, reports Tolo News.President Ghani’s remark came on a day that marks 32 years of Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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February - 14 
Taliban militants abducted 11 workers at the Pashdan Dam in Karokh District of Herat Province on February 14, reports Tolo News. Subsequently, four workers were released and seven remain in Taliban custody.
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Taliban militants abducted 11 workers at the Pashdan Dam in Karokh District of Herat Province on February 14, reports Tolo News. Subsequently, four workers were released and seven remain in Taliban custody.
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February - 14 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 15 said that 80 Taliban militants have been killed across the country in the past 24 hours, reports The Khaama Press on February 15. According to MoD, the Taliban fighters were killed and wounded in Kandahar,
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on February 15 said that 80 Taliban militants have been killed across the country in the past 24 hours, reports The Khaama Press on February 15. According to MoD, the Taliban fighters were killed and wounded in Kandahar, Nangarhar, Badghis, Ghor, Takhar, Baghlan, and Helmand Provinces.
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February - 15 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former deputy sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-government institution), identified as Shatrughan Korram (34), after branding him as ‘Police informer’during a k
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former deputy sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-government institution), identified as Shatrughan Korram (34), after branding him as ‘Police informer’during a kangaroo court (Jan Adalat/ people's court hold by the Maoists) in Temrugaon under Benur Police Station limits in Amujhmad area of Naryanpur District in Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports Hindustan Times. The Maoists also injured two others - Ramesh Yadav (57) and Batti Karam (35) in the attack. They left pamphlets bearing the name of ‘Bayanar Area Committee’ near Korram’s body claiming that he was a ‘Police informer’.
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February - 15 
A hardcore Maoist identified as – MadhirRavidas alias Swadeshi alias Iqbal Mochi alias Sudhir was arrested in a joint operation by Special Task Force (STF) and District Police near Phulwaria Dam in Nawada District of Bihar on February 15, reports Dai
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A hardcore Maoist identified as – MadhirRavidas alias Swadeshi alias Iqbal Mochi alias Sudhir was arrested in a joint operation by Special Task Force (STF) and District Police near Phulwaria Dam in Nawada District of Bihar on February 15, reports Dainik Jagran.
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February - 15 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested from Nyamo Lotha Road in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now on February 16. The militant identified as Khetovi Aye was demanding money from the business commun
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested from Nyamo Lotha Road in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now on February 16. The militant identified as Khetovi Aye was demanding money from the business community when he was arrested.
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February - 15 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as Siddhanantham alias Siddhantham (68), was arrested by a special Police team, from his residence at Harur in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu on February 15, reports
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as Siddhanantham alias Siddhantham (68), was arrested by a special Police team, from his residence at Harur in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu on February 15, reports The New Indian Express. Siddhantham was one among 16 persons who were booked for raising anti-government slogans at the funeral of a Maoist leader named Manivasakam at Ramamoorthy Nagar village near Omalur in Salem District of the State in October 2019.
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February - 15 
Another person identified as ItoviYepthomi was arrested from New Market area of Dimapur District in Nagaland while collecting money from the vegetable vendors.
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Another person identified as ItoviYepthomi was arrested from New Market area of Dimapur District in Nagaland while collecting money from the vegetable vendors.
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February - 15 
Budgam Police and Indian Army arrested two terror associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) during naka(Police check) checking in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 15 (today), Yahoo News. Incrim
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Budgam Police and Indian Army arrested two terror associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) during naka(Police check) checking in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 15 (today), Yahoo News. Incriminating materials, flags, banners and letter pads have been recovered from their possession.
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February - 15 
On February 15, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Kharsang area of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee identified as self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Sengjong
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On February 15, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Kharsang area of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee identified as self-styled ‘sergeant major’ SengjongKhimhun was handed over to Kharsang Police Station (PS) along with one 7.65 mm pistol and 6 rounds of live ammunition.
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February - 15 
People’s Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) announced a unilateral ceasefire effective from February 17, reports Northeast Now on February 16. In a statement, JK Lijang, ‘chairman’ of PDCK, stated that PDCK will stop using arms from February 1
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People’s Democratic Council of Karbi-Longri (PDCK) announced a unilateral ceasefire effective from February 17, reports Northeast Now on February 16. In a statement, JK Lijang, ‘chairman’ of PDCK, stated that PDCK will stop using arms from February 17 and opt for peace. He further said, “PDCK expects the Government of India to respond with the same seriousness and sincerity for an amicable political solution”.
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February - 15 
The armies of India and Pakistan exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 15, reports Daily Excelsior, after Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firi
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The armies of India and Pakistan exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 15, reports Daily Excelsior, after Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing in violation of the CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) and targeted the posts of the Indian army. However, there were no immediate reports about injury or casualty.
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February - 15 
Three persons impersonating as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on extortion charges in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 15, reports The New Indian Express. The arrestees include Lakshmidhar Patra (45) and tw
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Three persons impersonating as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on extortion charges in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 15, reports The New Indian Express. The arrestees include Lakshmidhar Patra (45) and two minors (identities not disclosed) of Dudkaranja village under the M Rampur Police Station limits. They had allegedly been extorting money from a fellow villager by impersonating as Maoists.
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February - 15 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as – Guddi Madvi (28), ‘deputy chief commander’ of the Katekalyan area committee and his accomplice ‘commander’ Pele Madvi (26), were arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Peniguda vi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as – Guddi Madvi (28), ‘deputy chief commander’ of the Katekalyan area committee and his accomplice ‘commander’ Pele Madvi (26), were arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Peniguda village in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 15, reports The Outlook. One of the Maoists - Guddi Madvi was involved in the killing of a BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Bhima Mandavi in 2019. “Guddi Madvi was involved in the landmine explosion in April, 2019 near Shyamgiri that killed Dantewada MLA Bhima Mandavi and four of his security personnel. They are also involved in offences like planting IEDs, damaging property etc,” said Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava adding that while Madvi had a reward of INR 8,50,000 on his head, the bounty on Pele was INR 500,000.
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February - 15 
A case has been filed against 42 persons including the General Secretary of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand alias Biplav-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)for murdering a teacher, reports Khabarhub on February 16.The case was file
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A case has been filed against 42 persons including the General Secretary of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand alias Biplav-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)for murdering a teacher, reports Khabarhub on February 16.The case was filed at the District Court, Morang against them two months after the murder of a teacher Rajendra Shrestha (54), of Barkhe in Miklajung Rural Municipality-1 in Morang District.Shrestha, a headmaster of the local Saraswoti Primary School, was abducted from his house and taken to a nearby jungle where he was killed by the rebel faction, on December 7.
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February - 15 
In an unprecedented event which will live in the annals of Nepal’s judicial history, four former Chief Justices, known for their highest level of conduct and integrity, went to the Supreme Court on February 15 and submitted written response reasserti
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In an unprecedented event which will live in the annals of Nepal’s judicial history, four former Chief Justices, known for their highest level of conduct and integrity, went to the Supreme Court on February 15 and submitted written response reasserting freedom of expression matters in a democracy, reports Kathmandu Post.The four former Chief Justices–Min Bahadur Rayamajhi, Kalyan Shrestha, Sushila Karki and Anup Raj Sharma–were responding to an order in which they were asked to reply over contempt of court charges for their January 8 statement on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s House dissolution move.All four justices have said that in issuing the statement, they were exercising their freedom of speech right guaranteed by the constitution.The four former Chief Justices reiterated what they said in their press statement–that Prime Minister Oli’s move of dissolving the House is unconstitutional and they were using their constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech in saying so.
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February - 15 
Afghan Forces freed more than 40 Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) and civilians from a Taliban prison during an ASFs operation in Baghlan Province on February 15, reports Tolo News. “There are around 19 policemen, six members of the army and 19 civilia
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Afghan Forces freed more than 40 Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) and civilians from a Taliban prison during an ASFs operation in Baghlan Province on February 15, reports Tolo News. “There are around 19 policemen, six members of the army and 19 civilians,” said Akbar Barakzai, the governor of Baghlan.
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February - 15 
At least six Policemen were killed in a security outpost in the city of Qalat, the center of Zabul Province on February 15, reports Tolo News.Two Policemen were injured in the incident. The Taliban abducted three more Policemen.
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At least six Policemen were killed in a security outpost in the city of Qalat, the center of Zabul Province on February 15, reports Tolo News.Two Policemen were injured in the incident. The Taliban abducted three more Policemen.
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February - 15 
Movement of Taliban militants, suspected to be linked with spring offensive, been reported in Kunduz, Baghlan, Uruzgan, Kandahar and Helmand Provinces in recent weeks, reports Tolo News on February 16. The Taliban’s movements were seen in the highway
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Movement of Taliban militants, suspected to be linked with spring offensive, been reported in Kunduz, Baghlan, Uruzgan, Kandahar and Helmand Provinces in recent weeks, reports Tolo News on February 16. The Taliban’s movements were seen in the highways and suburbs of provincial capitals.Highways connecting Kabul to other provinces also witnessed the presence of the Taliban.
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February - 15 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 15 reiterated that the presence of the alliance’s troops in Afghanistan is "conditions-based", reports Tolo News. “Our common goal is clear. Afghanistan should never again serve as a haven for terro
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on February 15 reiterated that the presence of the alliance’s troops in Afghanistan is "conditions-based", reports Tolo News. “Our common goal is clear. Afghanistan should never again serve as a haven for terrorists to attack our homelands. So, our presence is conditions-based,” Stoltenberg said. While no ally wants to stay in Afghanistan longer than necessary, we will not leave before the time is right.”
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February - 15 
On February 15, 36 Taliban militants were killed in Arghandab District and military checkpoints in Maiwand and Panjwai Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On February 15, 36 Taliban militants were killed in Arghandab District and military checkpoints in Maiwand and Panjwai Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 15 
On February 15, seven Policemen were killed in a landmine explosion in Almar District of Faryab Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On February 15, seven Policemen were killed in a landmine explosion in Almar District of Faryab Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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A person was arrested from Arbi Ki GafanChouraha in Barmer District of Rajasthan along with 7kg of heroin worth Rs 11 crore in the international market, reports The Times of India on February 17. According to Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the arrestee
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A person was arrested from Arbi Ki GafanChouraha in Barmer District of Rajasthan along with 7kg of heroin worth Rs 11 crore in the international market, reports The Times of India on February 17. According to Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the arrestee Bachaya Khan had brought the contraband from Pakistan on the intervening night of February 15 and February 16 and buried in his house which is located very close to the international border (IB). On February 17, another person, Mere Khan, co-accomplice of Bachaya Khan was arrested in this connection. Both the accused were in touch with the international drug racketeers in Tarantaran in Punjab. According to ATS Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), OP Ujjwal, Khan’s cousin brother Badal Khan who lives in Amarkot, Pakistan with the help of international Pak smuggler Fotiya Khan, had thrown heroin packets over the fencing from Pakistan side to India’s side. Indian smuggler Meera Khan had taken those packets and given them to Haliya Khan. Haliya Khan had given the packets to Bachaya Khan for making delivery in Tarantaran district, Punjab. Following this incident, local Police and BSF carrying out search operations in several places along the border.
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February - 16 
A Police constable, identified as Duleshwar Paras (30), was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded in Dundru forest under Serendag Police Station limits in Lohard
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A Police constable, identified as Duleshwar Paras (30), was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded in Dundru forest under Serendag Police Station limits in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand on February 16, reports India Today. The IED explosion left the constable grievously injured after which he was admitted to a medical hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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February - 16 
Indian intelligence agencies have sounded an alert that a global conspiracy has been hatched by Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) to target farmers’ leader protesting at Delhi’s borders, reports Mint on February 17. Central intelligence agencies – Resea
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Indian intelligence agencies have sounded an alert that a global conspiracy has been hatched by Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) to target farmers’ leader protesting at Delhi’s borders, reports Mint on February 17. Central intelligence agencies – Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) – are tracking such attempts of KCF, and a report has been prepared by the intelligence agencies on the same.As per the report prepared by central intelligence agencies based on inputs, the conspirators are from Belgium and the United Kingdom (UK) who in coordinated manner have prepared a plan to eliminate a farmer leader protesting at Delhi's border.The KCF’s plan is also to settle score with the leader who was “alleged to have involvement in eliminating KCF cadres from Punjab in the past”.
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February - 16 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has seized 61 vehicles, attached houses and shops and recovered cash in 46 militancy related cases, an official spokesman said on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The official spokesman said JKP Headquarters has ac
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has seized 61 vehicles, attached houses and shops and recovered cash in 46 militancy related cases, an official spokesman said on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The official spokesman said JKP Headquarters has accorded permission in 46 cases for seizure and attachment of various moveable and immovable assets of individuals or associations to restrict the militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).He also said Police along with the other Security Forces (SFs) and investigation agencies is fighting the challenges of the militancy at various fronts.While the number of militants belonging to different outfits were neutralised in the sustained operations, the handlers are using motor vehicles and the proceeds of militants for furthering their evil designs. The spokesman further said following the due procedures of the law Police has in last couple of years or so accorded sanction for seizure and attachments of four wheelers, motorcycles, cash, land houses and shops through different orders to ensure that the militant activities are under check.
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February - 16 
Maoist posters surfaced in Jhiripani and Bhandarangi panchayats under Belaghara Police Station limits of Kandhamal District in Odisha warning people belonging to the Gond community to stop helping Security Forces (SFs) deployed for anti-Maoist operat
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Maoist posters surfaced in Jhiripani and Bhandarangi panchayats under Belaghara Police Station limits of Kandhamal District in Odisha warning people belonging to the Gond community to stop helping Security Forces (SFs) deployed for anti-Maoist operations, reports The Pioneer on February 17. The posters stated that some people belonging to the tribal Gond community were joining hands with SFs by working as ‘informers’. The rebels threatened the community members with death for aiding the SFs.
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February - 16 
Militants triggered off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on an old National Highway in Pazalpora area in Bijbehara in AnantnagDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The IED which was kept in a scrap i
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Militants triggered off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on an old National Highway in Pazalpora area in Bijbehara in AnantnagDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The IED which was kept in a scrap in a dumper was triggered off in the Pazalpora area near Central Reserve Police Party (CRPF) party, which exploded with a bang. However, no injury was reported in the incident.
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February - 16 
On February 16, the journalists of Bastar region along with writers, social activists and others under the aegis of Bijapur Press Club, registered a strong protest against the open threat issued by the Maoists. In Bijapur District town, journalists t
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On February 16, the journalists of Bastar region along with writers, social activists and others under the aegis of Bijapur Press Club, registered a strong protest against the open threat issued by the Maoists. In Bijapur District town, journalists took out bike a rally from Bijapur to the Ganglur region. “Threatening media personnel, political and social activists by CPI (Maoist) is an act of cowardice. It reflects creeping insanity in their rank file. Rattled by loss of public support and drying recruitment, Maoists are thoroughly confused and frustrated,” said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. in a recorded video for the media.
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February - 16 
On February 16, two Popular Front of India (PFI) members - Ansad Badruddin and Firoz Khan were arrested from Kukrail trisection in Gudamba area of Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Times of India. Prior on February 11, though information
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On February 16, two Popular Front of India (PFI) members - Ansad Badruddin and Firoz Khan were arrested from Kukrail trisection in Gudamba area of Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Times of India. Prior on February 11, though information was received regarding the group’s suspicious movements, yet no one was apprehended. In their interrogation, the arrested members of PFI revealed to having a plan to trigger blasts to mark ‘Popular Front Day’ — the foundation day of their outfit on February17. According to Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar, the arrested Badruddin is the national head of PFI’s hit squad division, a black belt and expert in bomb making while Firoz is national trainer of PFI on bomb making. Explosive devices including battery and red wire, a .32 bore pistol, seven live cartridges, cash, PAN card, four ATM cards, pen drives, metro card, driving licenses and Aadhar cards were recovered from the duo arrestees.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person with a toy pistol and live cartridges for Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Rafeeq Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of the Dal
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person with a toy pistol and live cartridges for Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Rafeeq Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of the Dalwach Khag area in Budgam District, was arrested by a patrolling party comprising Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the Barsoo area in Awantipora in Pulwama District, a Police official said, adding, a toy pistol, a knife and four live cartridges for SLRs were seized from his possession.Sheikh was allegedly trying to extort money from some people in the area, the official said, adding that an inquiry is being conducted by the Police to ascertain how the cartridges came into his possession.
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February - 16 
Three militants killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 16, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security Forces (SFs) conduc
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Three militants killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 16, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security Forces (SFs) conducted an IBO at militants’ suspected hideouts.During an intense fire, three militants affiliated with Aleem Khan group were killed. The militants were involved in attacks over SFs, target killings and kidnapping for ransom.
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February - 16 
Three students close to the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) were injured in an attack by the Oli-led faction of the party on the premises of Nepal Manabiki Campus, popularly known as RR Campus, in the capital, Kathmandu city of
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Three students close to the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) were injured in an attack by the Oli-led faction of the party on the premises of Nepal Manabiki Campus, popularly known as RR Campus, in the capital, Kathmandu city of Kathmandu District in Province No.3 on February 16, reports Republica. The injured were identified as Bishal Rijal, Dilip Khadka and Deepak Basnet.
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February - 16 
Five Ansar al Islam cadres were sentenced to death and one to life imprisonment on February 16 for murdering writer-blogger Avijit Roy on February 26, 2015, reports The daily Star. Labelling Avijit an atheist, the convicted members of Ansar al Islam
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Five Ansar al Islam cadres were sentenced to death and one to life imprisonment on February 16 for murdering writer-blogger Avijit Roy on February 26, 2015, reports The daily Star. Labelling Avijit an atheist, the convicted members of Ansar al Islam brutally murdered him as per a decision of the banned militant outfit.Those sentenced to death are Syed Mohammad Ziaul Haque alias Major (sacked) Zia alias Sagar alias Boro bhai, Akram Hossain aliasAbiralias Adnan alias Hasibulalias Abdullah, Abu Siddique Sohel alias Sakib alias Sajid alias Shahab, Mozammel Hossain alias Saimon alias Shahriar and Arafat Rahman alias Siam aliasSazzad.Life imprisonment was handed to Shafiur Rahman Farabi.The charges against them were proven beyond doubt.Zia and Akram are still on the run while the rest are behind bars.
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February - 16 
Four people, including a Policeman, were killed in two separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in the city of Jalalabad city, the center of Nangarhar Province on February 16, reports Tolo News. The first incident happened gunmen opened fire on a Po
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Four people, including a Policeman, were killed in two separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in the city of Jalalabad city, the center of Nangarhar Province on February 16, reports Tolo News. The first incident happened gunmen opened fire on a Police vehicle in which one Policeman was killed and two others were injured in PD3 in Jalalabad. The second incident, unidentified gunmen attacked a vehicle in which three people,two Policemen and a doctor, were killed,in PD4 area of Jalalabad.
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February - 16 
Russian Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in an interview with Sputnik said that Moscow prefers that all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan agree on the establishment of an inclusive and transitional coalition government, reports Tolo N
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Russian Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in an interview with Sputnik said that Moscow prefers that all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan agree on the establishment of an inclusive and transitional coalition government, reports Tolo News on February 17.“In the first phase there is a need for the establishment of a transitional coalition government which could be able to lead and control both parties later, there is a need to form a new government to help resolve the problems,” said Envoy Kabulov. Instead of the current Doha talks Kabulov suggested another framework. “I have been assigned a task by the leadership to facilitate the start of intra-Afghan talks by undertaking discussions within the framework of a (three-way party meeting) which includes Russia, the US and China. We have agreed about such a meeting with the US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad; there is a possibility that this meeting will be held in Moscow,” Kabulov said
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February - 16 
Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in mine blast in Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar Province on February 16, reports Bakhtar News. Four other soldiers were also injured in the explosion.
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Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in mine blast in Dasht-e-Qala District of Takhar Province on February 16, reports Bakhtar News. Four other soldiers were also injured in the explosion.
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February - 17 
A major tragedy was averted with timely detection of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted inside a pressure cooker on the busy highway in Manjakote area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports
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A major tragedy was averted with timely detection of a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted inside a pressure cooker on the busy highway in Manjakote area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The suspected IED was found on the roadside at Manjakote on Jammu-Poonch Highway and was subsequently destroyed by the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), reports said.An Army officer said, “This morning a Road Opening Party of the Army found a suspicious object along the highway near Manjakote. Soon, traffic was controlled on the highway and a Bomb Disposal Squad was called in. The suspected material, packed in a fruit packing box, was destroyed through a controlled explosion.”
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February - 17 
A civilian was injured after militants opened fire at him in the Durganag area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, the militants fired at Akash Mehraj son of Ramesh Kumar Mehr
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A civilian was injured after militants opened fire at him in the Durganag area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, the militants fired at Akash Mehraj son of Ramesh Kumar Mehra outside his famous eatery Krishna Dhabaat Sonwarin the Durganag area.Muslim Janbaz Force (MJF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. “We will target those non-J&K citizens who get a Domicile Certificate and those who will sell land to them and the property brokers involved in such deals”, said a statement issued by MJF. However, an official said that he was J&K permanent resident.This is the second attack on non-Kashmiri residents in the city after the abrogation of the special status of J&K. Earlier in January, a jeweller, identified as, Satpal, settled in J&K for the last five decades, was shot dead. The Resistance Front (TRF)aka JK Fighters, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit, had claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 17 
Police arrested three militant associates of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific information of militant movement, A
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Police arrested three militant associates of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific information of militant movement, Awantipora Police along with 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 180 Bn Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched search operations in Batagund and Dadsara villages in Tral, and during the search operations, arrested three associates of HM, involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms and ammunition to the HM militants in Tral and Awantipora areas.“During on spot questioning of the arrested associates IED[Improvised Explosive Device]material was recovered from the house of one of the arrested associates in Dadsara which includes 8 electric detonators, 7 anti-mechanism switches, 3 pressure switches/relay mechanism switches, one improvised switch and one anti-mine wireless antenna,” Police said.Those arrested have been identified as Shafat Ahmad Sofi, a resident of Batagund, Majid Mohammad Bhat and Umer Rashid Wani, both residents of Dadsara.
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February - 17 
Police,on February 17, arrested top militant of JK Ghaznavi Force soon after he landed at Jammu Airport from Kuwait via Mumbai to further spread network of his outfit in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, where he had already recrui
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Police,on February 17, arrested top militant of JK Ghaznavi Force soon after he landed at Jammu Airport from Kuwait via Mumbai to further spread network of his outfit in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, where he had already recruited many militants,reports Daily Excelsior. Police was keeping track on militant Sher Ali, a resident of Dhargloon in Mendhar area of Poonch District as his name had surfaced in motivating youth of twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri to join militancy, who had gone for work in Kuwait. The Police said, “Sher Ali was, in fact, running the terror network from Kuwait.” Poonch Police teams led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ramesh Angral, had developed specific information that Sher Ali is returning to Poonch to motivate more local youth to join Ghaznavi Force.Sher Ali reached Mumbai from Kuwait this morning. He boarded Jammu-bound flight at Mumbai at 11.30 am, and as he landed at Jammu Airport, a Poonch Police team already waiting there overpowered him and arrested him.Mushtaq Ahmad and Raskeem Akhter, father and sister of Sher Ali, are already under arrest for their involvement in militant activities.Sher Ali is the main coordinator and facilitator of militant activities of various terror groups involving facilitating infiltration, smuggling of arms and ammunition and narcotics from PoJK to Indian territory from Balakote area of Poonch District.Sitting abroad, Sher Ali was involved in sending two Pakistan militants from Dabbi area of Balakote sector on the intervening night of 24th and 25th November 2020 at the behest of Pakistani handler named Sultan.Sher Ali was also involved in drug smuggling along with arms and ammunitions and two kilograms heroine worth approximately INR 80million in the international market were also recovered from his terror network which was meant to be used for terror financing.So far from this network, Police have recovered five pistols, 13 grenades and one live Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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February - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Munna Verma, on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Khursipar Khurd village under Bortalav Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, identified as Munna Verma, on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Khursipar Khurd village under Bortalav Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on February 17, reports The Outlook. A group of around 10 armed Maoists stormed into the house of Munna and took him to a nearby forest. They attacked him with sharp-edged weapons before shooting him dead. Maoists also left leaflets and pamphlets at the spot in which they claimed the deceased was acting as a ‘Police informer’.
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February - 17 
A suicide bomber was killed by self-detonating his suicide vest to evade arrest during a search operation by Police near Dera Tank road area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Samaa TV. According to the officia
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A suicide bomber was killed by self-detonating his suicide vest to evade arrest during a search operation by Police near Dera Tank road area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 17, reports Samaa TV. According to the officials, they received information about an attack in the area after which they cordoned it off. When the Police reached the site, a terrorist clad in a suicide bomb jacket opened fire at them. “When we fired at him in response, the suspect got injured and then detonated the bomb,” a Police officer said. The spokesperson of the bomb disposal squad said that the militant’s jacket was loaded with five kilogrammes of explosives. “It had seven to eight kilogrammes of ball bearings and phosphorous.”
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February - 17 
At least five Frontier Corps (FC)personnel including a Havaldar were killed while six others were injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked FC checkpost in Jamak and Kotri area of Kahan tehsil in Kohlu District of Balochistan in the e
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At least five Frontier Corps (FC)personnel including a Havaldar were killed while six others were injured when Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres attacked FC checkpost in Jamak and Kotri area of Kahan tehsil in Kohlu District of Balochistan in the evening of February 17, reports The Balochistan Post. The attackers took away all the ammunition and weapons belonging to FC and set ablaze the outpost.BLA claimed responsibility for the attack.In a media statement, BLA’s spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch claimed that several personnel of Pakistani military were killed and injured in the attack.
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February - 17 
Dhaka High Court on February 17 upheld the death sentences of 10 cadres of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B)for attempting to kill the Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina in 2000, reports The Daily Star. The verdict said if perpetrators were succ
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Dhaka High Court on February 17 upheld the death sentences of 10 cadres of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B)for attempting to kill the Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina in 2000, reports The Daily Star. The verdict said if perpetrators were successful in implementing their plan to blast two powerful bombs, weighing 76kg and 40kg respectively, in Gopalganj's Kotalipara in July 2000, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was supposed to address a rally there, the incident would be similar to the August 15 massacre.The convictsare: Wasim Akteralias Tarek, Rashed alias Abul Kalam, Yusuf Alias MoshabMorol, Sheikh Farid alias Maulana Shawkat Osman, Hafez Zahangir Alam Badar, Maulana Abu Bakar alias Hafez Selim Howlader, Hafez Maulana Yahia, Mufti Shafiqur Rahman, Mufti Abdul Hye and Maulana Abdur Rauf aliasAbdur Razzaque. All the 10 extremistswere earlier convicted by the Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 on August 20, 2017.
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February - 17 
Jamalpur District Court on February 17 sentenced five cadres of the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 15 years in prison, reports Dhaka Tribune.The convicts are: Kari Saidur Rahman (40), Akkas Ali (38), Saidul Miah (48),
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Jamalpur District Court on February 17 sentenced five cadres of the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 15 years in prison, reports Dhaka Tribune.The convicts are: Kari Saidur Rahman (40), Akkas Ali (38), Saidul Miah (48), Mohamad Rokonuzzaman(31) and Azizul Haque (50). Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested the five militants on August 15, 2009, while they were preparing to carry out sabotage at Azizul Haque's house in BandhoChithlia village of Jamalpur District.Iron pipes, glass bottles and a large number of jihadi books were recovered at that time.
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February - 17 
Criminal Investigations Department (CID)has arrested a principal of a madrasa school, Mohamed Shakeel for aiding and abetting Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah, who has been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attack, reports Colombo Page on
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Criminal Investigations Department (CID)has arrested a principal of a madrasa school, Mohamed Shakeel for aiding and abetting Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah, who has been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attack, reports Colombo Page on February 18.Mohamed Shakeel was arrested by the CID after the Attorney General instructed the IGP CD Wickramaratne to produce the madrasa school principal to a relevant Magistrate’s Court.Mohamed Shakeel is to be charged for abetting Hejaaz Hizbullah on the charges under section 02 (1) (h) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and section 03 (1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the coordinating officer to the Attorney General State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said.
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February - 17 
140 Taliban militants were killed in anti-terror operations in dozens of villages in Shirzad and Hesarak Districts, in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. These casualties are the result of ongoing counter-terrorism operations launched by Secur
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140 Taliban militants were killed in anti-terror operations in dozens of villages in Shirzad and Hesarak Districts, in Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News. These casualties are the result of ongoing counter-terrorism operations launched by Security Forces (SFs) in Nangarhar in the past 14 days.
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February - 17 
Former Vice President Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum on February 17 said that there is still a presence of some top Al Qaeda affiliates in northern Afghanistan who have close ties with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. Dostum said that Nasruddin, who is t
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Former Vice President Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum on February 17 said that there is still a presence of some top Al Qaeda affiliates in northern Afghanistan who have close ties with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. Dostum said that Nasruddin, who is the grandson of Al Qaeda's founder Osama Bin Laden, and Saifuddin Haqqani, the son of Sirajuddin Haqqani, are currently in the Ghormach (Faryab) and Bala Murghab districts in Badghis Province.
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February - 17 
Security Forces(SFs) arrested a key member of Taliban intelligence set-up, Abdul akaEngineer, in Rohani Baba District of Paktia on February 17, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces(SFs) arrested a key member of Taliban intelligence set-up, Abdul akaEngineer, in Rohani Baba District of Paktia on February 17, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 18 
A newly recruited militant was arrested during a Security Forces (SFs) operation in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Based on specific information about the presence of militants, a joint op
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A newly recruited militant was arrested during a Security Forces (SFs) operation in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Based on specific information about the presence of militants, a joint operation was launched by Police and Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Main Town in Pulwama and during the searches one youth identified as Vilayat Aziz Mir alias Rasik son of Abdul Aziz Mir of Banpora Kakapora was arrested along with a pistol and a grenade.Vilayat was missing since January 15 and had joined the militant ranks.
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February - 18 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Gulab Mallah, from a bus stand at Mohanian subdivision headquarters in Kaimur District of Bihar on February 18, reports Dainik Jagran. Gulab, a resident of Patloia vi
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Gulab Mallah, from a bus stand at Mohanian subdivision headquarters in Kaimur District of Bihar on February 18, reports Dainik Jagran. Gulab, a resident of Patloia village in Bhagwanpur Police Station limits was involved in many cases and was absconding for twenty years.
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February - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of weapons from Makkhidhar forest area in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.The recovery included an AK 47 rifle with one sealed box of ammunition,
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of weapons from Makkhidhar forest area in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.The recovery included an AK 47 rifle with one sealed box of ammunition, one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), one 303 bolt rifle and two Chinese pistols with magazines and ammunition, a Police spokesman said, adding, the recovery is the outcome of ongoing efforts of Police and the Army to thwart and demolish any attempts to destabilise peace and development south of Pir Panjal ranges in Jammu region.
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February - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a harbourer and logistics provider of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in KishtwarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.The militant arrested by NIA has been ident
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a harbourer and logistics provider of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in KishtwarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.The militant arrested by NIA has been identified as Taraq Hussain Giri son of Ghulam Hassan Giri, a resident of Pachhal Kishtwar, who was involved in snatching of service rifle from PSO of former District Magistrate Kishtwar.Taraq Hussain was also wanted in providing logistic support to HM militants Osama bin Javed and Haroon Abba Wani in March 2019. The incident of weapon snatching was among four major terror acts committed by the HM from November 2018 to September 2019 in Kishtwar.
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February - 18 
Three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Badigam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.A joint team of Police and army launched a Cordon and Search Operatio
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Three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter in Badigam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior.A joint team of Police and army launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Badigam, and as the Security Forces (SFs) approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the SFs, triggering a gunfight. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said, three militants have been killed in the gunfight. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.
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February - 18 
A Police constable, identified as Sheraz, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an incident of target killing in SITE Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of February 18, reports ARY News. According to Police, She
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A Police constable, identified as Sheraz, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an incident of target killing in SITE Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of February 18, reports ARY News. According to Police, Sheraz, was going through Metroville SITE on his motorcycle when unidentified assailants intercepted him and opened fire on him, killing him on the spot. The assailants managed to escape from the scene.The Police collected four spent bullet casings of 9mm pistol from the crime scene. Sheraz had joined the Police force in 2014.
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February - 18 
Five soldiers were killed and another was injured when terrorists attacked a security check-post in the Sara Rogha area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 18, reports Dawn.Police said that the dead soldiers, i
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Five soldiers were killed and another was injured when terrorists attacked a security check-post in the Sara Rogha area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of February 18, reports Dawn.Police said that the dead soldiers, identified as Naib Subedar Shahid Anwar, Naik Ahmad Khan, Lance Naik Shehryar and Sepoys Ayub and Shahzad, belonged to 223rdWing of Frontier Corps (FC). The injured soldier was identified as Shahid Afzal. No group has accepted responsibility for the attack yet.
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February - 18 
One Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was killed and another was injured in a blast in Jabal-e-Noor area on Western Bypass in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, the blast targeted an FC
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One Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was killed and another was injured in a blast in Jabal-e-Noor area on Western Bypass in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on February 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, the blast targeted an FC vehicle passing in Jabal-e-Noor area. The explosives were planted on a motorcycle.
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February - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 18 arrested a terrorist belonging to a banned outfit during a raid in Sukkur Town (Sukkur District) of Sindh,reports ARYNews. “The terrorist is identified as Asghar Khan and belonged to an outlawed o
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 18 arrested a terrorist belonging to a banned outfit during a raid in Sukkur Town (Sukkur District) of Sindh,reports ARYNews. “The terrorist is identified as Asghar Khan and belonged to an outlawed organization,” the CTD said while further claiming that weapons were recovered from his possession.
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February - 18 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli appearing before the Supreme Court, in person, to furnish his reply concerning the contempt of court petition filed against him on January 26said on February 18 that he has not committed contempt of court as accused by pe
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli appearing before the Supreme Court, in person, to furnish his reply concerning the contempt of court petition filed against him on January 26said on February 18 that he has not committed contempt of court as accused by petitioners in a case, reports Kathmandu Post.The petitioners - senior Advocate Kumar Sharma Acharya and Advocate Kanchan Krishna - had argued that Oli made disparaging remarks against 94-year-old senior advocate Krishna Prasad Bhandari, and called the ongoing hearing on the House dissolution case a “drama.”In his response, the Prime Minister claimed that the contempt of court allegation was made against him with a malafide intention by taking some of his statements made at his party programme out of context.
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February - 18 
The Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 18 formed a human chain around the outer sphere of Tundikhel in Kathmandu city as a protest against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) by the KP Sharma Oli-led
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The Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on February 18 formed a human chain around the outer sphere of Tundikhel in Kathmandu city as a protest against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) by the KP Sharma Oli-led Government, reports Republica.Hundreds of participants formed the human chain and chanted anti-Government slogans.The Dahal-Nepal faction has been staging a series of gatherings, protests and demonstrations demanding the restoration of the lower house of the Parliament ever since it was dissolved on December 20, 2020.
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February - 18 
Two leaders of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)were arrested on February 18 in Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 while returning home after taking part in a peaceful protest rally against the dissolutio
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Two leaders of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand)were arrested on February 18 in Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 while returning home after taking part in a peaceful protest rally against the dissolution of the House, reports Khabarhub. The arrested leaders are Bhesh Raj Bhusal and Dev Bahadur KC.
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February - 18 
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has appointed a committee to study in depth the contents and recommendations of the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter Sunday attack and the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Nat
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President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has appointed a committee to study in depth the contents and recommendations of the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter Sunday attack and the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security submitted to Parliament, reports Colombo Page on February 19. Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee. Ministers Johnston Fernando, Udaya Gammanpila, Ramesh Pathirana, Prasanna Ranatunga and Rohitha Abeygunawardena are the other members. The Committee is directed to submit its report before March 15, 2021. The President received the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to probe the Easter Sunday attack in 2019 on February 1, 2021.
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February - 18 
The UK Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) on February 18 declined to order Home Secretary Priti Patel to lay an order in Parliamentto remove Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the list of proscribed organisations, reports Th
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The UK Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) on February 18 declined to order Home Secretary Priti Patel to lay an order in Parliamentto remove Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the list of proscribed organisations, reports The Times of India.Five unnamed members of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) brought the legal case seeking to get the LTTEremoved from the list of organisations proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 in Britain.TGTE is a Government-in-exile for the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora — which is proscribed in Sri Lanka but allowed in the UK —that wishes to create an independent state for the Sri Lankan Tamil minority.The now defunct LTTE remains proscribed as a terrorist organisation in 32 countries round the world, including in India. It wasresponsible for the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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February - 18 
168 persons were killed in security incidents in Afghanistan since the start of February as a result of magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), roadside bombs and targeted killings, reports Tolo News. Another 172 more were injured in the inciden
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168 persons were killed in security incidents in Afghanistan since the start of February as a result of magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), roadside bombs and targeted killings, reports Tolo News. Another 172 more were injured in the incidents. Most of the incidents handed in the urban areas of Kabul, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Uruzgan and Faryab Provinces. The Tolo Newssurvey finds that since February 1st, 49 mine explosions, 37 unclaimed armed attacks and three car bombs by the Taliban against Security Forces occurred. Violence committed by the Taliban has escalated since the Doha talks have stalled.
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February - 18 
Afghan Air Force (AAF) killed 29 Taliban militants, during air raid, in Arghandab and Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on February 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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Afghan Air Force (AAF) killed 29 Taliban militants, during air raid, in Arghandab and Maiwand District of Kandahar Province on February 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 18 
Afghan Commandos arrested eight Taliban militants, including‘finance chief for Kunduz’, in Kata Khel village in Kunduz District of Kunduz Province on February 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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Afghan Commandos arrested eight Taliban militants, including‘finance chief for Kunduz’, in Kata Khel village in Kunduz District of Kunduz Province on February 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 18 
Two persons, Mubashir Muslimyar, a lecturer at Kabul University and another unidentified person, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that targeted a vehicle in PD3 area of Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 18, reports Tol
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Two persons, Mubashir Muslimyar, a lecturer at Kabul University and another unidentified person, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that targeted a vehicle in PD3 area of Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 18, reports Tolo News. No group, including the Talban, immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.
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February - 19 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) of Police was killed while another Policeman was injured in an ongoing fierce encounter in Beerwah area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The slain S
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) of Police was killed while another Policeman was injured in an ongoing fierce encounter in Beerwah area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The slain SPO was identified as Altaf Ahmad while the injured Policeman was identified as Manzoor Ahmad.A joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Beerwah during which gun battle broke out.
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February - 19 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 30 kilograms, planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, along with incriminating materials were recovered during a joint combing operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 30 kilograms, planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, along with incriminating materials were recovered during a joint combing operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police at a forest area in Chitramo village under Dumari Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 19, reports The Pioneer. The IED was defused safely by a bomb disposal squad.
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February - 19 
In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles (AR) and Police, arrested three cadres of Nikki Sumi-led Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) at Jail Colony in Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland on February 19, reports Nor
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In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles (AR) and Police, arrested three cadres of Nikki Sumi-led Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) at Jail Colony in Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland on February 19, reports Northeast Now. An Assam Rifles release said, based on specific input, the troops arrested the three cadres, and recovered, three live rounds of 5.56mm pistol, three live rounds of 7.62mm pistol, three grams of a contraband item and 15 extortion notes mentioning a total of INR 259,000 and INR 10,190 in cash, from their possession. The identity of the arrested cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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February - 19 
Militants killed two Policemen who were on duty in Baghat area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The CCTV footage of the shootout shared by Police shows a lone militant appearing at the
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Militants killed two Policemen who were on duty in Baghat area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The CCTV footage of the shootout shared by Police shows a lone militant appearing at the spot hiding his AK-47 rifle under gown (Pheran). The militant suddenly fires at the Policemen who are standing at a shop front leaving them in a pool of blood. The attack causes panic and people are seen fleeing from the spot and so is the militant. The two slainPolicemen have been identified as Suhail Ahmed and Muhammad Yousuf, residents of Ashmuqam, Anantnag and Zurhama, Kupwara respectively.
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February - 19 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as R. Suresh (45) from Madurai District of Tamil Nadu on February 19, reports The Times of India. He was arrested on charges of raising slogans against the Union g
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, identified as R. Suresh (45) from Madurai District of Tamil Nadu on February 19, reports The Times of India. He was arrested on charges of raising slogans against the Union government during the funeral ceremony of a Maoist leader - Manivasakam at Theevattipatti Police Station limits in Salem District in November 2019.
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February - 19 
Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates and recovered two hand grenades from their possession in Papchan area in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior.The arrested duo has
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Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates and recovered two hand grenades from their possession in Papchan area in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 19, reports Daily Excelsior.The arrested duo has been identified as Abid Waza son of Abdul Gani Waza and Shabir Ahmad Gojer son of Mohammad Abdulla Mir Gojer.Police said, during search two live hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered 21 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, near a road under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 19, reports
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered 21 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, near a road under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 19, reports The Times of India. “21 IEDs, weighing 5kg each were recovered near a road under Goilkera Police Station area on a joint operation by District Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jharkhand Jaguar unit. The IEDs were defused safely on the spot,” Ajay Linda, Superintendent of Police (SP) said adding that the IEDs were planted in series on a dirt track.
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February - 19 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before Police in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Outlook. Of the six cadres, Kamlu alias Santosh Podiam (25), a member of platoo
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including four women, surrendered before Police in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Outlook. Of the six cadres, Kamlu alias Santosh Podiam (25), a member of platoon number 16 in Indravati area committee of CPI-Maoist, and his wife Payke Kowasi (22), in-charge of Mad division's tailoring team, were carrying a reward of INR 300,000 each on their heads. Similarly, Linga Ram Uikey (36), a supply team member, and his wife Bhume Uikey (28), a member of platoon no. 26, carried a reward of INR 200,000 each. Among the two other surrendered women cadres, Kumari Jogi (36), a member of Katekalyan area committee, had been allegedly involved in various Maoist attacks on Police teams in the District since 2007, and carried a reward of INR 500,000 on her head. Another Maoist who surrendered along with her was Pande Kawasi, a member of CNM (Chetna Natya Mandali), a cultural wing of CPI-Maoist. All of them were disappointed with the “hollow Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] ideology” and surrendered themselves under “Lon Varratu” (return to your home) campaign of the District Police.
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February - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 10.265 kilogramsof heroin, worth around INR 500 million in the international market, from Mamdot area along the Indo-Pak international border (IB)in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 19, repo
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 10.265 kilogramsof heroin, worth around INR 500 million in the international market, from Mamdot area along the Indo-Pak international border (IB)in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 19, reports The Tribune.BSF troopers reportedly spotted the movement of suspects along the border near Gatti Hayat village across the fencing on the intervening night of February 18 and 19.The troopers tried to apprehend them, but the suspects managed to flee into the Pakistan territory, taking advantage of dense fog. In the morning, a search operation was launched in which at least 10 packets of heroin containing the contraband were recovered.
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February - 19 
Nepal’s civil society members on February 19 organised march at Tundikhel, Kathmandu city to reclaim democracy, reports Kathmandu Post.People from different walks of life under Brihat Nagarik Andolan, a broad citizen movement, announced their first d
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Nepal’s civil society members on February 19 organised march at Tundikhel, Kathmandu city to reclaim democracy, reports Kathmandu Post.People from different walks of life under Brihat Nagarik Andolan, a broad citizen movement, announced their first declarations ever, vowing to ensure people’s supremacy.The Brihat Nagarik Andolan concluded that the KP Sharma Oli Government over the years has gradually inflicted damage to the constitution and the rule of law. According to them, Oli’s December 20 House dissolution dealt a massive blow to democracy, risking that the hard-earned gains of various movements in the past could fast unravel.
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February - 19 
Senior Advocate Geeta Pathak Sangroula, who appeared before the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court as an amicus curia on February 19, argued that the Prime Minister did not have prerogative to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), repor
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Senior Advocate Geeta Pathak Sangroula, who appeared before the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court as an amicus curia on February 19, argued that the Prime Minister did not have prerogative to dissolve the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times. She said the Prime Minister did not fulfil the preconditions stated in Article 76 (7) before dissolving the HoR.Article 76 (7) stipulates: In cases where the Prime Minister appointed under clause (5) fails to obtain a vote of confidence or the prime minister cannot be appointed, the president shall on recommendation of the Prime Minister, dissolve the HoR and fix a date of election so that the election to another HoR is completed within six months. Senior Advocate Sangroula argued that the Prime Minister's lawyers' argument that the Prime Minister used residuary power to dissolved the HoR was wrong because the residuary power was about the division of powers between the three tiers of the Government.
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February - 19 
Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ramchandra Paudel on February 19 accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of betraying the people and country by dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times.Addressing a programme organise
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Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ramchandra Paudel on February 19 accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of betraying the people and country by dissolving the House of Representatives (HoR), reports The Himalayan Times.Addressing a programme organised in Dharan, Paudel said the PM had deceived the people and country by failing to resolve the intra-party rift in his party and dissolved the Parliament for his personal benefit. Poudel also accused Oli of harbouring arrogant ideas and policies. "People had handed majority vote to the Nepal Communist Party (NCP). Oli squandered that mandate and dashed people's hopes and aspirations," Paudel added. He charged that the PM and President Bidya Devi Bhandari's unconstitutional and undemocratic move had put the constitution into jeopardy. Paudel warned if the Supreme Court did not revive the Parliament, county would plunge into deep political crisis. He made it clear that free and fair election was not possible under KP Oli's leadership. "The country will get back on track only if Supreme Court reinstates the House," he added.
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February - 19 
Hard-line Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) in a press statement on February 19 demanded release of the convicts for murdering free-thinking blogger and writer Avijit Roy, reports New Age. HeI also demanded to revoke the punishment handed to six
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Hard-line Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) in a press statement on February 19 demanded release of the convicts for murdering free-thinking blogger and writer Avijit Roy, reports New Age. HeI also demanded to revoke the punishment handed to six youths terming them to be lovers of the Prophet.A Dhaka Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal on February 16 sentenced five members of the banned extremist outfit Ansar al-Islam also known as Ansarullah Bangla Team, to death and another to life-term imprisonment finding them guilty of murdering free-thinking blogger and writer Avijit Roy on February 26, 2015.
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February - 19 
Mohamed Ibrahim Saheeda (24) was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at Hingula in Mawanella town of Kegalle District in the Sabaragamuwa Province on February 19 for attending extremist classes run by Saharan Hashim in 2018, report
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Mohamed Ibrahim Saheeda (24) was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at Hingula in Mawanella town of Kegalle District in the Sabaragamuwa Province on February 19 for attending extremist classes run by Saharan Hashim in 2018, reports Colombo Page. During the interrogation by the TID the woman revealed that she and 14 other women had participated in the extremist lectures.Five of the women have later died in a suicide bomb blast in the Saindamarudu area and three other women have been remanded in custody. Seven women are currently in the custody of the TID on detention orders.
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February - 19 
51 people were killed and 70 were injured in 66‘security and crime’ incidents in Kabul from January 20 to February 19, reports Tolo News. The Tolo Newsfindings show that 39 Improvised Explosive Device(IED) explosions, 8 cases of assassination and arm
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51 people were killed and 70 were injured in 66‘security and crime’ incidents in Kabul from January 20 to February 19, reports Tolo News. The Tolo Newsfindings show that 39 Improvised Explosive Device(IED) explosions, 8 cases of assassination and armed attacks and 20 crime incidents happened from January 20 to February 19, 2021.
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February - 19 
At least 35 Taliban militants were killed in outskirts of Lashkargah, Nahrsaraj and Nawa Districts of Helmand Province on February 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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At least 35 Taliban militants were killed in outskirts of Lashkargah, Nahrsaraj and Nawa Districts of Helmand Province on February 19, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 19 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on February 19 reacted to recent remarks by Russian envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kablov were not based on realities in Afghanistan and they were contrary to official statements by the Russian Federation, which K
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on February 19 reacted to recent remarks by Russian envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kablov were not based on realities in Afghanistan and they were contrary to official statements by the Russian Federation, which Kabul sees as a friend, reports Tolo News.Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kablov, who said he favours an inclusive and transitional coalition government in Afghanistan and that the Taliban has not violated their deal with the United States.
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February - 19 
US President Joe Biden on February 19, while addressing the Munich Security Conference, said that the United States will work together with its allies in Europe and that his administration is fully committed to working with North Atlantic Treaty Orga
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US President Joe Biden on February 19, while addressing the Munich Security Conference, said that the United States will work together with its allies in Europe and that his administration is fully committed to working with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies on the way forward in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “My administration strongly supports the diplomatic process that is underway and to bring an end to this war (Afghan war) that is closing out 20 years,” told US President Biden. “We remain committed to ensuring that Afghanistan never again provides base for terrorist attacks against the United States and our partners and our interests,” he said.
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February - 20 
A Delhi court on February 20 has framed terrorism, sedition and other charges against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates identified as Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, for allegedly waging war against the Government of India a
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A Delhi court on February 20 has framed terrorism, sedition and other charges against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates identified as Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, for allegedly waging war against the Government of India and conspiring to commit terror acts in the country, reports Daily Excelsior.The case relates to waging war against the country with support from Pakistan including terror entities.The court framed charges under Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the Government of India), 121-A (conspiracy to wage war against Government of India), 124-A (sedition), 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups), 153-B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the IPC.It further framed sections 18 (conspires or attempts to commit, or advocates, abets, advises or incites terror act), 20 (being member of terrorist gang or organisation), 38 (offence relating to membership of a terrorist organisation) and 39 (offence relating to support given to a terrorist organisation) under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).Andrabi, who was chief of the banned outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), daughters of nation, was accused by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of being involved in conspiracy and acts to “severely destabilise the sovereignty and integrity of India”, along with her two other associates.
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February - 20 
A Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) team with the help of Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Patna arrested an associate of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) chief Hedayatullah Malik,who was reportedly supplying arms to the militants,from Deobahuara in Chapra District Bi
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A Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) team with the help of Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Patna arrested an associate of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM) chief Hedayatullah Malik,who was reportedly supplying arms to the militants,from Deobahuara in Chapra District Bihar on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested associate of Malik has been identified as Javaid Alam Ansari son of Mahfooz Alam Ansari, a resident of Deobahuara in Chapra District.Malik disclosed that the LeM outfit had been supplied seven pistols from Chapra in Bihar, so far.On the basis of disclosures, Police conducted raids at Chapra and with the help of ATS Patna arrested Javaid Alam Ansari, who was instrumental in supplying the pistols to the Kashmir militants.
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February - 20 
Pakistani Rangers opened fire in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) at forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials s
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Pakistani Rangers opened fire in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) at forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said,the firing from across the border targeting Border Outpost (BoP) Bobiya area in Hiranagar sector, drawing strong retaliation from the Border Security Force (BSF). However, there was no report of any damage on the Indian side.
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February - 20 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers from Seethanagaram village of Dummugudem Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadadri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 20, reports The New Indian Express. One o
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers from Seethanagaram village of Dummugudem Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadadri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 20, reports The New Indian Express. One of the two arrested couriers has been identified as Muthu Nagaraju, a resident of Addakula in Mahabubnagar District while the identity of the other courier has not been disclosed.
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February - 20 
Posters allegedly put up by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appeared at Dimiriguda village under Ambadola Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 20, reports Orissa Post.Through these posters, the Maoists h
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Posters allegedly put up by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appeared at Dimiriguda village under Ambadola Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 20, reports Orissa Post.Through these posters, the Maoists hold Police Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay and Police intelligence chief RK Sharma responsible for the deaths of Bhabani Shankar Patraand Hemanta Patra from Belghar area in Kandhamal District.The posters, seven in numbers, were released in the name of Ghumusar divisional committee of the CPI-Maoist. Later, the Police removed the posters. Notably, a group of 15 to 20 armed cadres of CPI-Maoist swooped down on Gochaguda village under Belghar Police limits in KandhamalDistrict on January 29 night, and dragged Bhabani Shankar Patra, son of the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution)of Bhandarangi Panchayatand Hemanta Patra, a ration shopowner, out of their houses and killed them.
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February - 20 
The Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 killed two militants including a ‘commander’ during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A statemen
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The Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 killed two militants including a ‘commander’ during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, terrorist ‘commander’ Rehmat alias Khalid was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert and remained involved in different militant activities against SFs, extortion, abduction for ransom and target killing since 2009 in Malik Khel area.The statement added, "During the search operation, security forces recovered huge cache of weapons." The ISPR stated, Havaldar Shehzad Raza embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with the terrorists.
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February - 20 
Netra Bikram Chand, the General Secretary of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) issuing a notice on February 20 said the party was positive about holding talks with the Government, reports The Himal
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Netra Bikram Chand, the General Secretary of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) issuing a notice on February 20 said the party was positive about holding talks with the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. Explaining the party's movement, the notice said, "Our struggle is a conscious effort made for the betterment of the country, society, progressive transition and to secure the rights of the public. In this context, we notify all, that we are positive for talks with the government so that we could have better relations with the public."
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February - 20 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the mass gathering organised in Biratnagar February 20 said that reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives (HoR) will lead the nation towards instability, reports The Himalayan Times. Prime Minist
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the mass gathering organised in Biratnagar February 20 said that reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives (HoR) will lead the nation towards instability, reports The Himalayan Times. Prime Minister Oli professed that the public mandate is inclined towards mid-terms polls, and as such, reinstatement of the dissolved HoR is not only out of line with the public's wishes, but will definitely lead the nation towards instability. He went on to claim that the elections will take place on the stipulated dates and that Supreme Court's decision on the HoR dissolution case will be in his favour.
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February - 20 
Antony Blinken in his conversation with the head of High Council for National Reconciliation said that the United States (U.S.) supports a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, reports The Khaama Press on February 21. Blinken added, that the U.S. al
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Antony Blinken in his conversation with the head of High Council for National Reconciliation said that the United States (U.S.) supports a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, reports The Khaama Press on February 21. Blinken added, that the U.S. also supports durable political settlement in Afghanistan.US Department of State in a published statement said, both of the officials discussed the United States’ review of its strategy in Afghanistan, statement added, “The Secretary thanked Abdullah for his vital work in support of the Afghanistan peace process, and he expressed America’s resolve to support a just and durable political settlement and permanent and comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan,”.
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February - 20 
Ten members of Taliban, who are said to have been involved in several deadly terrorist incidents in Kandahar Province, have been arrested during a special operation by national security forces in the city and a number of Kandahar Districts in Kandaha
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Ten members of Taliban, who are said to have been involved in several deadly terrorist incidents in Kandahar Province, have been arrested during a special operation by national security forces in the city and a number of Kandahar Districts in Kandahar Province on February 20, reports Bakhtar News. Kandahar security source said, the ten insurgents were involved in targeted assassinations, landmines and bombings and attacks in parts of Kandahar.Several weapons were also seized from the detainees.
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February - 20 
Two persons were injured in an explosion in Darulaman Road in Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 20, reports Tolo News.
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Two persons were injured in an explosion in Darulaman Road in Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 20, reports Tolo News.
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February - 20 
Two persons were killed in an explosion in the Kart-e-Parwan area in PD4 in Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 20 (today), reports Tolo News.
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Two persons were killed in an explosion in the Kart-e-Parwan area in PD4 in Kabul city of Kabul Province on February 20 (today), reports Tolo News.
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February - 20 
Two persons were killed when a Police ranger was hit by a landmine in Pul-e-Wahdat area in the third district of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 20, reports Tolo News.
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Two persons were killed when a Police ranger was hit by a landmine in Pul-e-Wahdat area in the third district of Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 20, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured when a landmine, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded in Gagapadar forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 21, repor
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured when a landmine, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded in Gagapadar forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 21, reports The Week. The landmine explosion occurred when a group of Security Force (SF) personnel was returning after a combing operation.
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February - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as – Jeevan Kandulna, carrying a cash reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on February 21, reports The Pioneer. Kan
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as – Jeevan Kandulna, carrying a cash reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on February 21, reports The Pioneer. Kandulna, originally a resident of Rania block (administrative unit) of Khunti District, was active in the Saranda forest of West Singhbhum. Police sources said that security forces were following his location and activities for over a year and mounting pressure on him to surrender.
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February - 21 
Jammu Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Al-Badr outfit from Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Rah Hussain Bhat, a resident of Batbagh-Hunipora village of Nehama in Pulwama, was
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Jammu Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Al-Badr outfit from Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Rah Hussain Bhat, a resident of Batbagh-Hunipora village of Nehama in Pulwama, was arrested, who was in touch with Suhail Bashir Shah of the same District and was arrested few days back along with 6.5 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which he was planning to plant at General Bus Stand or surrounding areas of the city. Nearly seven-kilogram IED was recovered from the possession of Shah, a Nursing student at Chandigarh when he was planning to set off an explosion at a crowded place on the second anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in the winter capital on February 14. “Rah is an OGW and motivator of Al-Badr terror outfit and is involved in conspiracy of providing logistic support to Al-Badr militant outfit. He was in direct contact with Pakistan handlers involved in conspiracy to carry out IED attack at Jammu,” sources said.
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February - 21 
On February 21, India and Maldives in a joint statement agreed to further strengthen coordination in enhancing regional maritime security, combating cross border terrorism and maintaining peace in the region to ensure freedom of navigation in the Ind
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On February 21, India and Maldives in a joint statement agreed to further strengthen coordination in enhancing regional maritime security, combating cross border terrorism and maintaining peace in the region to ensure freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean, reports The Times of India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with top Maldivian leadership including his counterpart Abdulla Shahid discussed on the importance of defence and security cooperation and also agreed to work together to convene the first meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, countering Violent Extremism and De-radicalisation at the earliest. According to a recent report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the threat posed by the Islamic State, the terror group's new leader Shihab al-Muhajir who reportedly heads ISIS operations in Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and States in Central Asia have maintain familial ties to the Haqqani Network.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), and 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Shamusabad village in Khan Sahib area in Budgam and conducted house-to-house searches in the area. However, so far no militants have been arrested.
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February - 21 
The troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Manipur arrested an active woman cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 21, reports Northeast Now. The AR personnel also recovered a huge consignment of contra
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The troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Manipur arrested an active woman cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in Bishnupur District of Manipur on February 21, reports Northeast Now. The AR personnel also recovered a huge consignment of contraband items worth INR 640,000 from Tengnoupal in Manipur. Confirming the news, the AR on its Twitter handle said the KYKL woman cadre was apprehended from the Upokpi Market Shed area of Bishnupur. AR tweeted, “Series of successful operations by troops of #AssamRifles lead to apprehension of an active KYKL woman cadre from Upokpi Market Shed area of Bishnupur & contraband recovery worth Rs. 64 Lakhs approximately from Tengnoupal in Manipur on 21 Feb 21.”
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February - 21 
After a statement from the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand showing willingness for talks, Minister for Water Supply Mani Thapa said that the Government is prepari
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After a statement from the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand showing willingness for talks, Minister for Water Supply Mani Thapa said that the Government is preparing to make formal announcements to create an environment for dialogue, reports Kathmandu Post on February 22. Mani Thapa said “The government will first respond to Chand's statement and then a formal dialogue will begin. The government is taking steps cautiously to ensure that they do not spoil the environment for dialogue.” Confirmed that an announcement is due to be made after the next Cabinet meeting as a positive response to Chand's statement, Kiran Bhattarai, Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa’s press coordinator said “Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa is also doing necessary homework for dealing with the Chand party. As far as I know, informal talks have been positive.” According to leaders close to the Prime Minister, the Government is preparing to lift the ban on Chand’s party as soon as they receive signal that they are ready to come to the political mainstream.
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February - 21 
Nepali Congress (NC) Central Leader Mahesh Acharya on February 21 ruled out the possibility of snap-polls declared by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme organised
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Nepali Congress (NC) Central Leader Mahesh Acharya on February 21 ruled out the possibility of snap-polls declared by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a programme organised at Chandragadhi, Jhapa, Acharya accused Prime Minister Oli of dissolving the Parliament unconstitutionally. He stressed the need of street protest to revive the Parliament. He claimed that Oli's decision to dissolve the Parliament and appoint members to various constitutional bodies had pushed the country into chaos and anarchy.
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February - 21 
Senior leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Ram Chandra Poudel speaking at a press conference in Itahari on February 21 said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is headed toward an authoritarian path and has the backing of NC President Sh
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Senior leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Ram Chandra Poudel speaking at a press conference in Itahari on February 21 said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is headed toward an authoritarian path and has the backing of NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba for that, reports Republica. "Nepali constitution, democracy and republicanism is now in peril after Deuba extended support to PM Oli's unconstitutional and undemocratic moves," the NC leader said adding that the prime minister is becoming more authoritarian after Deuba's backing.
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February - 21 
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena speaking to media on February 21 said Sri Lanka is ready to face a resolution against Sri Lanka before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Minister Gunawardena said the
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Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena speaking to media on February 21 said Sri Lanka is ready to face a resolution against Sri Lanka before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Colombo Page. Minister Gunawardena said the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is biased and added that Sri Lanka with the support of friendly countries will answer the UNHRC at its forthcoming session. The UNHRC will hold its 46th regular session from February 22-March 23, 2021 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. On February 24, it will hear the presentation of report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka.
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February - 21 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran speaking to the media at a TNA meeting on the proposed new Constitution said TNA will support Government if it resolves national issue, reports Daily News on February 22. He said TNA will not hesitat
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran speaking to the media at a TNA meeting on the proposed new Constitution said TNA will support Government if it resolves national issue, reports Daily News on February 22. He said TNA will not hesitate to support the Government if it is committed to provide a long-lasting solution to the national question through a new Constitution. He said that there had not been any Constitutional Amendment to provide a political solution to the issues of the Tamil speaking people in the North and the East. He said that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution made an effort in this regard. He said that if the Government is willing to give a long-lasting solution for the national question, then not only the TNA but also all other Tamil parties would not hesitate to work with the Government.
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February - 21 
United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara on February 21 said the Ministerial Committee not qualified to study report of Easter Sunday attack, reports Daily News. “The ruling party highlighted its Viyath Maga Movement prior
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United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara on February 21 said the Ministerial Committee not qualified to study report of Easter Sunday attack, reports Daily News. “The ruling party highlighted its Viyath Maga Movement prior to the Election. Yet, it has been unable to find learned members for the Committee. Two members appointed to the said committee do not even have even Ordinary Level qualifications. It is not acceptable to submit the report to a committee composed of politicians instead of submitting it to the Attorney General for relevant action,” he commented.
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February - 21 
Officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations stated the other day that more than 70,000 families have been displaced in the current solar year, reports Bakhtar News on February 22. Addressing a press conference, Noor Rahman Akhlaqi, Min
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Officials from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations stated the other day that more than 70,000 families have been displaced in the current solar year, reports Bakhtar News on February 22. Addressing a press conference, Noor Rahman Akhlaqi, Minister of Refugees and Repatriations said, “Government provides help for more than 70,000 families and every family received 15,000Afs. The displaced people are also helped by other international organizations”.
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February - 21 
At least two people were killed and five more were wounded in a roadside bomb blast near the Baraki roundabout in Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 21, reports Tolo News.
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At least two people were killed and five more were wounded in a roadside bomb blast near the Baraki roundabout in Kabul city in Kabul Province on February 21, reports Tolo News.
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February - 21 
Former vice president Mohammad Younus Qanooni, and member of the Jamiat-e-Islami of Afghanistan said that Jamiat will not stay indifferent to the peace process as it supports efforts to end the conflict through a political solution, reports Tolo News
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Former vice president Mohammad Younus Qanooni, and member of the Jamiat-e-Islami of Afghanistan said that Jamiat will not stay indifferent to the peace process as it supports efforts to end the conflict through a political solution, reports Tolo News. “The peace process will move forward and reconciliation will be done, but the way the reconciliation takes form and the way the peace process proceeds are important issues about which the Jamiat-e-Islami party of Afghanistan, the people of Afghanistan and the grieving Kabulis will not remain indifferent,” Younus Qanooni said.
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February - 21 
On February 21, The Afghan Office of the National Security Council (NSC) said that the US-Taliban deal, which was signed in Doha, Qatar, on February 29, 2020, did not lead to ending the bloodshed in the country, reports Ariana News. NSC spokesman Rah
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On February 21, The Afghan Office of the National Security Council (NSC) said that the US-Taliban deal, which was signed in Doha, Qatar, on February 29, 2020, did not lead to ending the bloodshed in the country, reports Ariana News. NSC spokesman Rahmatullah Andar said in a tweet that at the time of the signing of the peace pact between the US and the Taliban, the necessary consultations were not conducted with the Afghan government. “The agreement was not effective to peace, could not stop bloodshed and war and it did not put end to the dark days (could not improve living conditions) for Afghans,” Andar added.
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February - 21 
On February 21, the Taliban said that has instructed all its members including its “military units” to protect and preserve Afghanistan’s heritage sites and artefacts and to refrain from excavating and selling relics either in the country or internat
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On February 21, the Taliban said that has instructed all its members including its “military units” to protect and preserve Afghanistan’s heritage sites and artefacts and to refrain from excavating and selling relics either in the country or internationally, reports Ariana News. The Taliban stated: “all officials, commissions/departments chiefs, provincial and district governors, military unit and group commanders, the Mujahideen and all compatriots” to adhere to the order. The Taliban also said that its ‘Commission for Cultural Affairs’ is tasked with the duty of guarding and preserving ancient artefacts,
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February - 21 
One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured in a bomb blast in a market in Lashkar Gah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province on February 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured in a bomb blast in a market in Lashkar Gah city, the provincial capital, of Helmand Province on February 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 21 
Security Forces arrested seven members of Islamic State (IS) intelligence network in the suburbs of Behsud district of Nangarhar Province on February 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces arrested seven members of Islamic State (IS) intelligence network in the suburbs of Behsud district of Nangarhar Province on February 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 21 
Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed a suicide bomber before he could target a military base on the highway in Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed a suicide bomber before he could target a military base on the highway in Helmand Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 21 
The death toll from February 21 roadside bomb blast in Baraki roundabout in Kabul city rose to four, reports Tolo News on February 22. The deceased include Sayed Abrar Sadat, an officer attached to the office of the Deputy Minister of Interior, two o
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The death toll from February 21 roadside bomb blast in Baraki roundabout in Kabul city rose to four, reports Tolo News on February 22. The deceased include Sayed Abrar Sadat, an officer attached to the office of the Deputy Minister of Interior, two others official of same the Ministry and a child.
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February - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as - Guddu Ram Kudiyami (23), was arrested by Police from Jimalgatta forest in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 22, reports The Outlook. Guddu, a resident of Bijapur in ne
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as - Guddu Ram Kudiyami (23), was arrested by Police from Jimalgatta forest in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 22, reports The Outlook. Guddu, a resident of Bijapur in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, was a member of the self-styled ‘Mukkaweli Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) militia platoon’ of the Maoists since 2017. He was involved in the killings of villagers including an attack on a Police party in the District.
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February - 22 
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, handwritten posters bearing the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have surfaced at three villages in Ajodhya hills, Kotshila and Balrampur in Purulia District of West Bengal on February 22,
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Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, handwritten posters bearing the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have surfaced at three villages in Ajodhya hills, Kotshila and Balrampur in Purulia District of West Bengal on February 22, reports India Today. In its handwritten leaflets written in red ink on white paper, the Maoists listed a series of demands, including to reduce the petrol and diesel prices, withdrawal of the three controversial farm laws introduced by the central government, adequate ration, and putting a halt to the caste-related violence as well as Police atrocities.
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February - 22 
Personnel belonging to the 136thBattalion of the Border Security Force(BSF) recovered 895-grams of heroin, concealed in a tractor near Kassokeborder outpost along the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 22, reports T
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Personnel belonging to the 136thBattalion of the Border Security Force(BSF) recovered 895-grams of heroin, concealed in a tractor near Kassokeborder outpost along the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on February 22, reports The Tribune.The assembly part was recovered during a search operation. The tractor’s part (pipe) was lying abandoned in the fields ahead of the barbed wire fencing. When checked, 895-gramsof heroin concealed in the pipe was recovered.
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February - 22 
Police arrested seven ‘militia members’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly involved in 18 cases, and recovered explosive materials from their possession during a combing operation in Pamunuru forest area in Mulugu District
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Police arrested seven ‘militia members’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly involved in 18 cases, and recovered explosive materials from their possession during a combing operation in Pamunuru forest area in Mulugu District of Telangana on February 22, reports Telangana Today. The arrestees are identified as – Undam Pandu, MucchakiBheemaiah, SodiLaxmaiah, MadaviAdamaiah, MadaviBudra, MadaviIthaiah, and MadaviKosa. The ‘militia members’ were arrested while they were planting explosives with intention to kill Police personnel in the said area. After seeing the Police, they tried to escape, but Police arrested seven of them, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sangram Singh Patil said adding that Police recovered nine crude land mines besides detonators, electric wires, batteries and other items from two places in the said forest.
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February - 22 
Police neutralized a gun-making factory run by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a worker engaged in manufacturing the firearms and a gun runner in separate incidents in Munger District of Bihar on February 22, reports Hin
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Police neutralized a gun-making factory run by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a worker engaged in manufacturing the firearms and a gun runner in separate incidents in Munger District of Bihar on February 22, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP) M. S. Dhillon said huge quantities of firearms and equipment were recovered from the gun factory in the dense forest and hilltop of Rishikund Bhelwa under Shampur Police Station limits inthe District. The recoveries included - 13 pistols of 7.65 mm bore, 17 half-finished pistols, 28 magazines, eight live cartridges, two cell phones, seven barrels, 18 base machines, drilling machines, spring wires used in triggers, about two dozen razors, screwdrivers, hacksaw blades and steel plates. The Maoists managed to escape from the gun factory carrying complete firearms. However, one of the skilled workers engaged in manufacturing the firearms under Maoists’ supervision, identified as Akhilesh Singh alias Karu Singh was arrested from the spot. Police also arrested a gun runner identified as - Mohammad Haider, from Bakahrapur village under Muffasil Police Station in the District and recovered four firearms, eight magazines and 20 live cartridges from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Abujhmaad region in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneeron February 26. On February 25, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar, Sundar
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Abujhmaad region in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneeron February 26. On February 25, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar, Sundarraj P, said, “In the last three days [February 22-24], seven Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] hideouts were demolished.” The IGP said the District Reserve Group (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Border Security Force (BSF) launched operation ‘Sangam’ on the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Kanker and Gadchiroli Districts near the Maharashtra border.Huge quantities of arms, ammunition, camping materials and medicines were recovered from the hideouts, suspected to have been occupied by senior cadres of the North Bastar and Maad Division of DKSZC (Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee).
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February - 22 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted near Nowgam railway station in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 22, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kas
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted near Nowgam railway station in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 22, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar said, “The suspected explosive was spotted on Pantha Chowk-Nowgam road stretch by a road-opening party and a police team, following which the bomb disposal squad was called to check the suspicious item, which turned out to be an IED fitted in a tin box.” The IED was spotted on a day when rail services between Banihal to Baramulla resumed after a gap of 11 months. However, Later, the IED was defused safely.
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February - 22 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing one kg each, seven gelatin sticks and over a dozen battery sets, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in Kadalibandha forest u
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing one kg each, seven gelatin sticks and over a dozen battery sets, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in Kadalibandha forest under Jodamaba Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 22, reports ANI. The IEDs were later defused safely by the BSF personnel.
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February - 22 
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Babar Iftikhar on February 22 said that over 350 terrorists killed and many arrested during Operation Raad-ul-Fasaad (Elimination of Discord), reports Samaa TV. Operation Raa
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Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Babar Iftikhar on February 22 said that over 350 terrorists killed and many arrested during Operation Raad-ul-Fasaad (Elimination of Discord), reports Samaa TV. Operation Raad-ul-Fasaadhas completed four years and to share its successes DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar addressed a press conference in Islamabad.The operation was launched by Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa on February 22, 2017 with the strategic intent to normalise the conditions in Pakistan, he remarked. ISPR DG Major General Babar Iftikhar said that 375,000 intelligence-based operations were conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department, Frontier Corps, Pakistan Rangers, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) from 2017 to 2021.At least 335 terrorists were killed and many others arrested. The LEAs seized 72,000 weapons in operations across the country.The Army has so far demined 72 kilometres of area in merged Districts. “This is a painstaking and slow procedure,” he remarked.Two soldiers were martyred and 119 have been injured during the demining process. “Almost 42% of the area has been cleared.”During the process, 48,000 mines have been seized by the army, Major General Babar Iftikhar added.
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February - 22 
Four women aid workers were shot dead by unidentified assailants on February 22 in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.The aid workers were ambushed by two assailants as they were driving through a villag
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Four women aid workers were shot dead by unidentified assailants on February 22 in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.The aid workers were ambushed by two assailants as they were driving through a village in Mir Ali. One passenger survived the assault. The driver of the vehicle was also injured in the attack.No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. The aid workers were affiliated with a programme run by a local institute to develop household skills for women.
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February - 22 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 22 arrested a terrorist affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. CTD Senior Superintendent of
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 22 arrested a terrorist affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. CTD Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Arif Aziz while announcing the arrest said that the terrorist named Wahid Hussian alias Guddu was arrested during their raid in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. “We have recovered a hand grenade from his possession,” the SSP said.
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February - 22 
Police on February 22 rearrested Dharmendra Bastola, the Secretariat Member of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) even as the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the Government to release him unconditionally
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Police on February 22 rearrested Dharmendra Bastola, the Secretariat Member of the outlawed Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) even as the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the Government to release him unconditionally. Police arrested Bastola shortly after he exited the main entrance of the SC. Bastola has been kept in custody at the Metropolitan Police Range Office, Singh Durbar since he was arrested from Lalitpur on January 13. The apex court’s order to release Bastola comes in the wake of the Chand-led Maoist party expressing its readiness to sit for talks with the Government. The outlawed group has asked the Government to create a conducive environment for the talks.
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February - 22 
A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID)from Wattala area of Colombo District in Western Province for promoting pictures and videos of terrorism and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Leader V. Prabhakaran on
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A 25-year-old man was arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID)from Wattala area of Colombo District in Western Province for promoting pictures and videos of terrorism and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Leader V. Prabhakaran on 'Tik Tok' social media, reports Daily Mirror.
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February - 22 
Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the 2019 Easter attacks in its report has recommended the recommends Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against former President Maithripala Sirisena and his intelligence Chiefs,
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Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the 2019 Easter attacks in its report has recommended the recommends Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against former President Maithripala Sirisena and his intelligence Chiefs, reports Colombo Page on February 23.The Commission, while had found fault with former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, has not recommended legal action against him.The PCoI, which heard from 440 witnesses said based on the evidence, it is of the view that there is criminal liability on former President’s part and recommended the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against President Sirisena under any suitable provision in the Penal Code.
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February - 22 
The Core Group on Sri Lanka on February 22 tabled the draft resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror.UNHRC spokesman Rolando Gómez said that this was the first resolution to be tabled at the ongoin
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The Core Group on Sri Lanka on February 22 tabled the draft resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror.UNHRC spokesman Rolando Gómez said that this was the first resolution to be tabled at the ongoing 46th Session of the UNHRC in Geneva.He said that all resolutions will be considered on March 22 and 23, the last two days of the 46th Session.The resolution tabled by the Core Group on Sri Lanka to ensure the prompt, thorough and impartial investigation and, if warranted, prosecution of all allegations of gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law including for long-standing emblematic cases.
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February - 22 
Unidentified gunman opened fire on car of Herat Deputy Mayor for National Security killing two Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel in Herat city of Herat Province on February 22, reports Bakhtar News.
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Unidentified gunman opened fire on car of Herat Deputy Mayor for National Security killing two Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel in Herat city of Herat Province on February 22, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as – Lakhma Kawasi (60), at Bade Gaatav village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 23, reports The Times of India. The victim was the father of a su
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as – Lakhma Kawasi (60), at Bade Gaatav village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 23, reports The Times of India. The victim was the father of a surrendered Maoist cadre - Joga Kawasi, in the said village. “A group of armed Maoists barged into the house of elderly man Lakhma Kawasi at Bade Gaatav, abused and accused him for his son who surrendered before Police, and slit his throat. They also set his body on fire. Villagers immediately doused the fire and buried his body,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said adding that the Maoists have convened meetings at several villages in Dantewada and released leaflets with a list of surrendered cadres threatening them return to villages else their family members will be killed.
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February - 23 
Around 1040 militants belonging to five different Karbi militant groups surrendered before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati of Kamrup Metropolitan District in Assam, reports Hindustan Times. Among the militants, most wanted militan
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Around 1040 militants belonging to five different Karbi militant groups surrendered before Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati of Kamrup Metropolitan District in Assam, reports Hindustan Times. Among the militants, most wanted militant leader, Ingti Kathar Songbijit of Peoples’ Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) and previously the chairman and commander-in-chief of National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit (NDFB-S) also surrendered. Other than PDCK, 1,039 other militants belonging to four militant outfits of Karbi Anglong - Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), United People's Liberation Army (UPLA), Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT) and Karbi Liberation Front (KLF) also surrendered, reports Northeast Now. A formal ceasefire agreement with Songbijit’s PDCK and the other four outfits is expected to be signed on February 25 at Karbi Anglong in presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. The surrendered militants laid down a total of 338 arms including 58 assault rifles, 4 light machine guns (LMGs) and over 11,000 rounds of ammunition.
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February - 23 
On February 23, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested near Padumpukhuri in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One .32mm pistol, 10 rounds of .32mm live ammunition and 75 bottles of Codei
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On February 23, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested near Padumpukhuri in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One .32mm pistol, 10 rounds of .32mm live ammunition and 75 bottles of Codeine cough syrup were recovered from the arrestee.
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February - 23 
Police arrested an ‘area committee member (ACM)’ and a courier of CPI-Maoist at Cherla bus stand at Khammam District of Telangana on February 23, reports The Hans India. They were identified as – PaddamMunnialiasTellamMunni, Indravati Area Committee
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Police arrested an ‘area committee member (ACM)’ and a courier of CPI-Maoist at Cherla bus stand at Khammam District of Telangana on February 23, reports The Hans India. They were identified as – PaddamMunnialiasTellamMunni, Indravati Area Committee Member (Dandakaranya) of Savanar village and Jarpula Bansi, a contractor of Avupalli of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh. Munni joined the CPI-Maoists in 2011 and worked as a ‘militia member’ till 2014 of Maddedu Area Committee. In 2015, she was shifted to Krantikari Mahila Sangham (KMS) of Indravati Area Committee and in 2018 and later she was promoted as an area committee member (ACM). Bansi, who was working as a courier to Maddedu Area Maoist party LGS (Local Guerilla Squad) commander Nagesh, used to supply groceries and explosives to Maoists. Fifty gelatin sticks and 50 electric detonators were recovered from their possession.
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February - 23 
Special action team recovered 20 kilograms explosives from a hillock in Kokoti forest near Kotmi in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 23, reports The Times of India. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had set up an a
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Special action team recovered 20 kilograms explosives from a hillock in Kokoti forest near Kotmi in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 23, reports The Times of India. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had set up an ambush and tried to lure Security Forces (SFs) by setting up a camp, but alert SFs managed to foil the bid.Acting on a tip off that a Maoist camp was being set up on a hillock, the special action team found suspicious movement of alleged Maoists there. Spotting the Police force, the Maoists, who were preparing meals, fled towards dense forest leaving behind their belongings like plastic sheets, utensils, vegetables, ration, water, shoes, clothes etc.During search operation, the troopers come across two electric wires, one each on the east and west sides of the hillock. Bomb detection and disposal squad was then requisitioned, which recovered 20 kilograms explosives.
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February - 23 
The 45th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in a series circuit near Dhanora in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on
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The 45th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in a series circuit near Dhanora in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Of the two recovered IEDs, one was a pressure cooker bomb and the other one concealed the explosives and the detonator in a pipe type casing. While the pressure cooker IED weighed about 5 kilograms, the pipe bomb concealed approximately 12 kilograms explosives. Both the IEDs were defused on the spot by the paramilitary personnel.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 shot dead a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant involved in the killing of four women aid workers, in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. A statement released by
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 shot dead a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant involved in the killing of four women aid workers, in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. A statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SFs carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) during which a commander of the TTP's Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, identified as Hassan aliasSajna, was shot dead. The ISPR statement further said that the Sajna was involved in several other terrorist activities against the SFs as well as civilians, including attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs), kidnapping for ransom, target killings, extortion, and recruitment of militants.
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February - 23 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23 arrested one terrorist, identified as Muhammad Gabol, from the North Nazimabad area Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. According to Police, theMuhammad Gabol was not only
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23 arrested one terrorist, identified as Muhammad Gabol, from the North Nazimabad area Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. According to Police, theMuhammad Gabol was not only involved in terror activities in Karachi but in other parts of the province.Muhammad Gabol confessed during the probe that he committed a targeted killing along with his other accomplices in Shikarpur District during 2010 besides also attempting to target an owner of a private news channel.He further confessed to injuring a bus driver during a dacoity bid in Tando Allah Yar District along with other accomplices in 2003.
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February - 23 
A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on February 23 concluded after discussing various issues including the removal of the ban on the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Khabarhub.According t
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A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on February 23 concluded after discussing various issues including the removal of the ban on the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Khabarhub.According to the sources, the meeting held at Singhdurbar discussed the removal of the ban on the CPN-Maoist-Chand’s activities as the group has been in various direct and indirect talks with the Government.
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February - 23 
The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC), in a landmark verdict on February 23, reinstated the House of Representatives (HoR), invalidating the Government's December 20, 2020 decision to dissolve the Lower House of Parliament, reports The H
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The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC), in a landmark verdict on February 23, reinstated the House of Representatives (HoR), invalidating the Government's December 20, 2020 decision to dissolve the Lower House of Parliament, reports The Himalayan Times. The SC ordered the Government to call the new session of the Parliament within 13 days.The apex court termed the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's decision to dissolve the HoR unconstitutional and invalidated all the decisions related to the dissolution of HoR from the beginning.
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February - 23 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 23 arrested a cadre of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) from Diabari area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star.The arrested is identified as Iqbal Hossain alia
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 23 arrested a cadre of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) from Diabari area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star.The arrested is identified as Iqbal Hossain alias Jahangir alias Selim, a convict in the August 21, 2004, grenade attack case. Iqbal was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal on October 10, 2018.
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February - 23 
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane, in his statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 23, called for the member states to reject the resolution sought to be moved against Sri Lanka by the elements working against its i
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Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane, in his statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 23, called for the member states to reject the resolution sought to be moved against Sri Lanka by the elements working against its interests, reports Daily Mirror. In his address, he said the need of the hour, in the face of an unprecedented pandemic, is solidarity rather than rancour and acrimony arising from divisions within this council.
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February - 23 
Eighteen countries have pledged to speak on behalf of Sri Lanka during the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), reports Daily Mirror on February 24. A top source said, Sri Lanka has undertaken an intense international c
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Eighteen countries have pledged to speak on behalf of Sri Lanka during the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), reports Daily Mirror on February 24. A top source said, Sri Lanka has undertaken an intense international campaign to lobby for the support of the respective countries to thwart an attempt by the core group of countries to pass a resolution on Sri Lanka on alleged human rights and accountability issues during the war time.A zero draft of the resolution has been circulated at the moment, and Sri Lanka believes the content is identical to the 30/1 resolution passed in 2015. The present Government that took office in 2019 withdrew from co-sponsorship of this resolution in March, last year.The zero draft calls for the Office of the High Commissioner to enhance its monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, including progress on reconciliation and accountability, and to present a written update to the Human Rights Council at its forty-ninth session, and a comprehensive report including further options for advancing accountability at its fifty-first session, both to be discussed in interactive dialogues.
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February - 23 
42 Taliban militants, including several Pakistani were killed in Security Forces (SFs) operation in parts of Panjwai, Mianshin and Arghandab Districts of Kandahar Province on February 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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42 Taliban militants, including several Pakistani were killed in Security Forces (SFs) operation in parts of Panjwai, Mianshin and Arghandab Districts of Kandahar Province on February 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 23 
One Policeman was killed and another four injured, in a Taliban attack, on a security outpost in Nurgaram District of Nuristan Province on February 23, reports Tolo News.
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One Policeman was killed and another four injured, in a Taliban attack, on a security outpost in Nurgaram District of Nuristan Province on February 23, reports Tolo News.
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February - 23 
The Taliban has asked its members to avoid harbouring foreign fighters and not allow them to join their ranks, reports Tolo News on February 24. “All heads and mujahedeen are directed to avoid arbitrary move to bring in foreign nationals into their r
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The Taliban has asked its members to avoid harbouring foreign fighters and not allow them to join their ranks, reports Tolo News on February 24. “All heads and mujahedeen are directed to avoid arbitrary move to bring in foreign nationals into their ranks or harbor them,” the Taliban said in a statement. Taliban also warns its fighters that anyone who makes such an attempt will be removed from their assignments; their group will be dissolved, “and will be referred to the military affairs commission for further punishment.”
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February - 23 
Unidentified gunman killed head of the surgery ward of Baghlan-e-Markazi District hospital, Dr. Khalil-ur-Rahman Narmgo, in Baghlan Province on February 23, reports Tolo News. Provincial Police claimed that the Taliban were involved in the attack. No
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Unidentified gunman killed head of the surgery ward of Baghlan-e-Markazi District hospital, Dr. Khalil-ur-Rahman Narmgo, in Baghlan Province on February 23, reports Tolo News. Provincial Police claimed that the Taliban were involved in the attack. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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February - 24 
On February 24, during a book release function of retired police officer, Parag Baran Roy, at the state police headquarters Director General of police (DGP), VS Yadav, stated that militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was tryin
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On February 24, during a book release function of retired police officer, Parag Baran Roy, at the state police headquarters Director General of police (DGP), VS Yadav, stated that militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was trying to revive its strength in Tripura, report Northeast Now. Furthering elaborating his statement, DGP VS Yadav stated that NLFT in recent times have become active especially in extorting money from the companies involved in the construction of fences in the border areas. Police have arrested several overground members of the NLFT in the last few days on the basis of inputs from various sources.
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February - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) that was out on operation near Kukur village under Sonpur Police Station area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports The
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) that was out on operation near Kukur village under Sonpur Police Station area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports The New Indian Express. A trooper identified as Kaner Usendi was hit by bullet in his stomach and he succumbed to his injuries. The Maoist attack was swiftly retaliated by the forces following which the armed naxal cadres fled into the nearby forests.
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February - 24 
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable identified as Bankeshwar Paikra sustained splinter injuries in a blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forest in Kukrajhar Police Station area in Narayanpur District of
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A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable identified as Bankeshwar Paikra sustained splinter injuries in a blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forest in Kukrajhar Police Station area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports Outlook.
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February - 24 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an explosion in Amabeda forest in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports Kalinga TV. According to reports, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)was planted un
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an explosion in Amabeda forest in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports Kalinga TV. According to reports, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)was planted underground in order to attack the Security Forces (SFs) in Amabeda forest. In the explosion one Maoist charred to death whereas others sustained critical injuries, informed the Maoists through a poster. The spokesperson Sukhdev Kawde of North Bastar Division Committee expressed deep grief over the death of Comrade Sahadev Bedda.
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February - 24 
A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Janamukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Chorhat under Ramgarh Police Station area in Palamu Distric
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A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Janamukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Chorhat under Ramgarh Police Station area in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports Devdiscourse. Policemen were on a routine patrol when members of the outfit started firing on them to which the Police personnel retaliated the fire and in the ensuing gun battle, in which one of the extremists was killed. The slain rebel was later identified as Mahesh Bhuiyan, the JJMP's self-styled ‘area commander’, Police said.
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February - 24 
An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) constable of 53rd battalion was killed when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blast targeting the ITBP troopers who were returning from de-m
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An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) constable of 53rd battalion was killed when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blast targeting the ITBP troopers who were returning from de-mining operation near Sonpur in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 24, reports The New Indian Express. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, the ITBP constable of 53rd battalion N Bala Chami from Tamil Nadu was killed in the explosion detonated by the rebels.
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February - 24 
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi declared the entire state of Assam as ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, reports Northeast Now on February 25. Though no specific reason was cited regarding the disturbed area status, yet th
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Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi declared the entire state of Assam as ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, reports Northeast Now on February 25. Though no specific reason was cited regarding the disturbed area status, yet the entire state was declared as ‘disturbed area’ up to six months beyond February 27, 2021 ahead of the Assembly elections in the State.
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February - 24 February - 25
On February 25, eight Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activists were arrested in connection with the murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Nandhu Krishna at Vayalar near Cherthala of Alappuzha District in Kerala, reports The Hi
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On February 25, eight Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activists were arrested in connection with the murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Nandhu Krishna at Vayalar near Cherthala of Alappuzha District in Kerala, reports The Hindu. The eight activists arrested Suneer, Yasir, Abdul Khader, Nishad, Anas, Shabudin, Riyaz, and Anzil hacked RSS activist Nandhu Krishna on February 24 following clashes between SDPI and RSS at Nagankulankara Junction. According to reports in India Today, tensions had been brewing in the area following a march organised by the SDPI recently in protest against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Kerala visit to inaugurate BJPs Vijay Yatra from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram. Another RSS activist K.S. Nandhu who suffered serious injuries in the clashes has been recuperating at a private hospital in Ernakulam. On February 25, BJP observed a dawn-to-dusk hartal in the district in protest against the murder. The hartal turned violent at Cherthala, where a few shops and vehicles belonging to SDPI activists and sympathisers were torched and vandalised. District Collector A. Alexander imposed Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC) at Cherthala and Ambalappuzha taluks until Saturday.
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February - 24 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Shalgul Srigufwara in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants are identified as A
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Shalgul Srigufwara in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants are identified as Adil Bhat alias Gazi Baba, deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM), who was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert and was involved in recent IED blast in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district, and Junaid Shafi.
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February - 24 
Two unidentified militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police, Army’s 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched
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Two unidentified militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police, Army’s 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) based on specific information about presence of militants in the area. Police said that during the search operation, as the presence of militants was ascertained, they were given an opportunity to surrender. However, they fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party, which was retaliated, leading to an encounter. “In the ensuing encounter, two unidentified militants were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter”, Police said. Arms and ammunition including two AK rifles and other incriminating materials were recovered from the site of encounter.
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February - 24 
Sri Lanka ‘categorically’ rejected the report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at the 46th session in Geneva on February 24 and called on the members of the
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Sri Lanka ‘categorically’ rejected the report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at the 46th session in Geneva on February 24 and called on the members of the Council to reject any resolution based on the report, reports Colombo Page.Delivering a statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ (A/HRC/46/20) Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena noted that the OHCHR Report emanates from the Resolution 30/1 and 40/1, from which the Government of Sri Lanka announced its withdrawal of co-sponsorship, at the 43rd Session of the Council in 2020.
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February - 24 
The United Kingdom (UK) on February 24 welcoming the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)’s detailed and most comprehensive report on Sri Lanka shared its concerns regarding the reversal of progress on issues of accountability, an
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The United Kingdom (UK) on February 24 welcoming the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)’s detailed and most comprehensive report on Sri Lanka shared its concerns regarding the reversal of progress on issues of accountability, and also the current human rights situation, and the risk and recurrence of past violations, reports Colombo Page.Lord Tariq Ahmad, the UK's Minister for the UN and Human Rights, delivering a statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka at the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) expressed “We are also concerned at the increase in surveillance and indeed harassment of civil society actors, the militarisation of these civilian governmental functions, and the impact of the government’s forced cremation policy on different communities in Sri Lanka, particularly the Muslim community, who continue to face persecution.”
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February - 24 
The United States (US) on February 24 shared the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)’s concerns and urged Sri Lanka to make public a strategy and timetable for implementation of the report’s recommendations, reports Daily Mirror.
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The United States (US) on February 24 shared the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)’s concerns and urged Sri Lanka to make public a strategy and timetable for implementation of the report’s recommendations, reports Daily Mirror.While making the US Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Sri Lanka Report, Daniel Kronenfeld said “We remain concerned about the lack of accountability, including high-level appointments of military officials credibly accused of conflict-era abuses. The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to address concerns raised in OHCHR’s report via a domestic process need to be meaningful and credible. We note that the Sri Lankan Commission of Inquiry does not include a mandate to pursue accountability, and that the Office of Missing Persons and Office of Reparations need to operate without political interference,we note that respect for the human rights of all Sri Lankans is critical to Sri Lanka’s long-term peace, security and prosperity, and call on the Sri Lankan government to take meaningful, concrete steps to promote accountability, justice, and reconciliation.”
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February - 24 
At least six Public Uprising Force (PUF) members were killed and four more were injured in a car bomb attack on a security outpost in Qudus Abad village in Kohsan District of Herat Province on February 24, reports Tolo News.
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At least six Public Uprising Force (PUF) members were killed and four more were injured in a car bomb attack on a security outpost in Qudus Abad village in Kohsan District of Herat Province on February 24, reports Tolo News.
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February - 24 
82 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes and defensive attacks by Security Forces (SFs) in Kandahar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Herat, Uruzgan and Kapisa Provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. on February 25.
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82 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes and defensive attacks by Security Forces (SFs) in Kandahar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Herat, Uruzgan and Kapisa Provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News. on February 25.
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February - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has extended its support to the people and workers agitating against the proposed strategic sale of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), reports The Hindu on February 26.Spokesman of the CPI (Maoist) Andh
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has extended its support to the people and workers agitating against the proposed strategic sale of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), reports The Hindu on February 26.Spokesman of the CPI (Maoist) Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZ)Kailasam,in a letter released by the CPI-Maoist, stated that VSP had been achieved after people made huge sacrifices. As many as 32 persons had been killed, the letter said, and added that the sale of steel plant should not be allowed.
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February - 25 March - 11
On March 11, the Special Cell of Delhi Police seized a mobile from the barrack of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu in the high-security Tihar Jail, reports indiatvnews.com. Preliminary investigation suggested that at least
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On March 11, the Special Cell of Delhi Police seized a mobile from the barrack of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu in the high-security Tihar Jail, reports indiatvnews.com. Preliminary investigation suggested that at least five terrorists other than Tehseen used the phone to operate a Telegram Channel. It is suspected that they used this phone to claim responsibility for terror acts or threats including for placing an explosives-laden SUV near Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s residence- Antilia in Mumbai on February 25, 2021 and blast outside Israeli embassy in the national capital. According to the Special Cell of Delhi Police, they created a Telegram channel -- Jaish-ul-Hind. A probe is underway to trace the further links. Police said that with the help of a cyber agency the location of the phone on which the Telegram channel was created, was traced. The location of the phone was traced near Tihar Jail in Delhi. The Tihar Jail authorities conducted a massive search operation inside the sub-jail number 8 on March 11. They recovered a mobile and sim card. The Telegram channel, Jaish-ul-Hind, was created on this phone. Police said that a Telegram channel was created on February 26 and the message claiming responsibility for the incident was posted on the Telegram on February 27.
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February - 25 
On February 25, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2) was arrested from Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. The unidentified militant was believed to be involved in extortion activiti
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On February 25, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2) was arrested from Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. The unidentified militant was believed to be involved in extortion activities.
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February - 25 
On February 25, eight militants belonging to two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions surrendered in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. Among the eight surrendered militants six belong to Yung Aung factio
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On February 25, eight militants belonging to two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions surrendered in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. Among the eight surrendered militants six belong to Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) and the rest two militants belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). In their statement, the surrendered militants stated that “they wanted to relinquish the path of violence, so had made up their mind long back to surrender”.
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February - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation busted a terrorist hideout in the general area of Dhargloon and Basooni under Mendhar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior
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Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation busted a terrorist hideout in the general area of Dhargloon and Basooni under Mendhar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “The recovery included four Chinese grenades, 10-AK rounds, and 15 pistol rounds,” a Poonch Police spokesperson said.
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February - 25 
The armies of India and Pakistanhave agreed to ceasefiring along the Line of Control (LoC) and all other sectors with effect from midnight on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The historic ceasefire agreement was reached after Director Generals o
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The armies of India and Pakistanhave agreed to ceasefiring along the Line of Control (LoC) and all other sectors with effect from midnight on February 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The historic ceasefire agreement was reached after Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries held discussions over established mechanism of hotline contact. The agreement has come into force from the intervening night of 24th and 25th February, an official statement released,on February 25, by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.“In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan agreed to address each other’s core issues and concerns which have propensity to disturb peace and lead to violence,” the statement said, adding that both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other Sectors with effect from midnight 24th/25th February 2021.The statement said both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilized to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.Sources also made it clear that Anti-Infiltration Grid will remain intact along LoC as well as International Border (IB) and there will be no let-up in anti-infiltration measures along the borders and anti-militancy operations in the hinterland.“The Anti-Infiltration Grid will continue to be strengthened. All measures aimed at thwarting infiltration attempts on the LoC and IB will remain enforced to ensure that the militants don’t manage to enter the Indian territory taking advantage of ceasefire,” sources said.
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February - 25 
Four labourers of a private company were injured in a bomb blast near Khatan Chowk in Khuzdar District of Balochistan on February 25, reports Dawn. Assailants had planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a motorbike near Khatan Chowk, which we
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Four labourers of a private company were injured in a bomb blast near Khatan Chowk in Khuzdar District of Balochistan on February 25, reports Dawn. Assailants had planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a motorbike near Khatan Chowk, which went off when a pickup carrying labourers of the private company from Khuzdar to Naal reached the Chowk, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Khuzdar, Tariq Khan Khilji said, adding, that four labourers were injured in the blast.The injured were identified as Shamsur Rehman, Noorullah, Rehmatullah and Qasid belonging to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The pickup was also badly damaged in the blast.
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February - 25 
Chairpersons of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Madhav Kumar Nepal held a meeting at Parisdanda, party headquarters, with the leaders of the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) to explore the possi
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Chairpersons of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Madhav Kumar Nepal held a meeting at Parisdanda, party headquarters, with the leaders of the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) to explore the possibility of a power-sharing deal as the KP Sharma Oli-led Government is under immense pressure to step down following the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the House of Representatives (HoR), reports My Republica on February 25 (today). The meeting which took place at Parisdanda, party headquarters of the Dahal-Nepal faction, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Thursday (February 25) morning, revolved around the possibility of a power sharing deal in the evolving political situation after the apex court overturned the Government's decision to dissolve the HoR, Rajendra Mahato, a key leader of the JSP, said. During the meeting, Dahal urged the JSP leaders to form an alliance to install a new coalition Government. The JSP leaders suggested to Dahal to bring on board the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) first to form the alliance and set up a new Government. Chairperson Dahal also told the JSP leaders that they will file a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Oli once the session of the HoR begins as per the apex court's verdict.
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February - 25 
As both factions of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) solicit support to form a coalition Government in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s verdict to overturn the move of Prime Minister K P Oli to dissolve the Parliament, the main opposition party, N
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As both factions of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) solicit support to form a coalition Government in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s verdict to overturn the move of Prime Minister K P Oli to dissolve the Parliament, the main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), on February 25 decided not to give words to any of the factions until it is clear if the NCP is already split or still remains unified, reports Republica. A meeting of the party’s incumbent and former office bearers held at the residence of President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilakantha decided not to make any decision whether to support the Oli-led faction or the Dahal-Nepal-led faction as the status of NCP as a party still remains unclear.
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February - 25 
Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, who lead a faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), were on February 25 cold-shouldered by Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) leaders when they went to urge them to join hands with their party to form a
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Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, who lead a faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP), were on February 25 cold-shouldered by Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) leaders when they went to urge them to join hands with their party to form a new Government, reports The Himalayan Times.The two NCP leaders met Mahantha Thakur, Rajendra Mahato, and Rajendra Shrestha hoping to enlist JSP-N's support for NCP's endeavour to replace the KP Sharma Oli-led Government.
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February - 25 
Sri Lanka on February 25 reiterated it concern over the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) practice of selectively adopting country specific resolutions and suggested the Universal Periodic Review as the appropriate mechanism to address the
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Sri Lanka on February 25 reiterated it concern over the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) practice of selectively adopting country specific resolutions and suggested the Universal Periodic Review as the appropriate mechanism to address the human rights situation of all countries, reports Colombo Page. Replying to the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus in the run-up to the presidential election and its aftermath at the Enhanced Interactive dialogue of the 46th Session of the UNHRC in Geneva, Sri Lanka encouraged the Council to engage constructively and objectively when addressing human rights situations. “We reiterate our concern over the continuing discriminatory practice of selective adoption of country specific resolutions in the Human Rights Council, which breaches the principles of universality, impartiality and non-selectivity stipulated in GA resolution 60/251 and the IB package,” Sri Lanka said.
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February - 25 
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the Easter Sunday attacks that was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been handed over to Attorney General Dappula De Livera on February 25,
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The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the Easter Sunday attacks that was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been handed over to Attorney General Dappula De Livera on February 25, reports Colombo Page.The report was handed over by the Director General, Legal Affairs of the Presidential Secretariat Hariguptha Rohanadheera at the Attorney General’s Department.On the directive of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the PCoI report was handed over to the Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on February 23.
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February - 25 
The Government tabled the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the 2019 Easter attacks in Parliament on February 25 (today), reports Daily Mirror. Leader of the House, Dinesh Gunawardane, said the government was ready to d
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The Government tabled the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the 2019 Easter attacks in Parliament on February 25 (today), reports Daily Mirror. Leader of the House, Dinesh Gunawardane, said the government was ready to debate the report for three days. “We have already agreed to a debate on the Presidential commission report on the Easter Sunday attack and we are ready for it,” Gunawardane said, adding that arrangements will be made to convert the report into a public document.
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February - 25 
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), a constituent party of the Government on February 25 decided to reject the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, reports Colom
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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), a constituent party of the Government on February 25 decided to reject the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, reports Colombo Page.The Executive Council of the SLFP which met at the party headquarters has taken the decision to reject the report of the Presidential Commission appointed by the former President and SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena.The final PCoI report has recommended Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against former President Maithripala Sirisena and his intelligence chiefs for failing to prevent the attack on 21 April 2019 despite receiving clear intelligence on a pending attack.Accordingly, the Executive Committee of the SLFP decided to re-appoint former President Maithripala Sirisena as the Chairman of the party.
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February - 25 
32 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Arezoy Khord and Arezoy Kalan regions of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 26.
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32 Taliban militants were killed by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Arezoy Khord and Arezoy Kalan regions of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on February 26.
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February - 25 
Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) killed three Taliban militants in vicinity of Arghandab and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website on February 26.
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Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) with support from the Afghan Air Forces (AAF) killed three Taliban militants in vicinity of Arghandab and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website on February 26.
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February - 25 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in the vicinity of Arghandab, Maiwand and Maruf districts of Kandahar province on February 25, reports Ministry of Defence website
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in the vicinity of Arghandab, Maiwand and Maruf districts of Kandahar province on February 25, reports Ministry of Defence website
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February - 25 
On February 25, unidentified militants killed three family members of murdered journalist Bismillah Adil Aimaq in the vicinity of Chagcharan city, the provincial capital of Ghor Province, reports Ariana News. The incident happened as the family membe
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On February 25, unidentified militants killed three family members of murdered journalist Bismillah Adil Aimaq in the vicinity of Chagcharan city, the provincial capital of Ghor Province, reports Ariana News. The incident happened as the family members of the slain journalist (killed on January 1) were transferring his brother to the hospital. Bismillah Adil Aimaq’s bother had sustained injury during the fatal attack on him.
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February - 26 
A joint team of the Army, Police, and CRPF’s 126 Bn recovered arms and ammunition, including explosives and automatic rifles, from a militant hideout in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A Re
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A joint team of the Army, Police, and CRPF’s 126 Bn recovered arms and ammunition, including explosives and automatic rifles, from a militant hideout in Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A Reasi Police spokesperson said, “Based on intelligence inputs, the team launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Upper Sildhar forest area, Ranjati Top, Rousowali Top and Dagantop Hills. An underground hideout was discovered and an AK-47 with two magazines and 150 cartridges, one rocket launcher, 16Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, four hand grenades, and two Very High Frequency (VHF) radio sets with antennas were recovered.”
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants who were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, for arms training in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (P
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants who were trying to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, for arms training in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that following specific information they arrested the trio who had established a contact with a militant ‘commander’ in Pakistan and were on their way to cross the LoC via Kupwara to meet him. The arrestees have been identified as Mohammad Rameez Rather (27), mechanic by profession, Javid Ahmad Rather (22), and Aijaz Ahmad Sofi (27), mechanic by profession, all residents of Kupwara.
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February - 26 
A Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested on February 26 from Poumei Colony in Imphal East District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested on February 26 from Poumei Colony in Imphal East District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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February - 26 
Director General of Police R.P. Upadhyaya says efforts of search and rescue of the abducted duo by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent(ULFA-I) has been futile, reports The Hindu on February 27.“The police, along with the Army and the Indi
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Director General of Police R.P. Upadhyaya says efforts of search and rescue of the abducted duo by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent(ULFA-I) has been futile, reports The Hindu on February 27.“The police, along with the Army and the Indian Air Force, conducted operations while trying to ensure that they are not harmed. Modern technology was used too, but the topography has made the efforts very difficult,” R.P. Upadhyaya, Director-General of Police in Arunachal Pradesh, told journalists.On December 21, 2020, ULFA-I militants had abducted Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Ltd’s employees, drilling superintendent Pranab Kumar Gogoi from Assam’s Sivasagar district and radio operator Ram Kumar from Bihar, from a hydrocarbon drilling site in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district.
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February - 26 
In a joint operation launched by the Police and the Army, 83 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered and disabled near Chakrabandha Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar
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In a joint operation launched by the Police and the Army, 83 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered and disabled near Chakrabandha Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Among the recoveries, three IEDs weighed 20 kilograms while 71 IEDs weighed 10 kilograms and 9 IEDs weighed 5 kilograms each. The recovered IEDs contained 815 kilograms of explosive ammunition.All IEDs were mounted in consecutive series. Electrical wires have also been recovered at the site.
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February - 26 
Paresh Baruah, ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam--Independent (ULFA-I) in a telephonic interview on February 26 stated that ‘positive result’ can be expected in the abduction of two employees of an oil firm,
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Paresh Baruah, ‘commander-in-chief (c-in-c)’ of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam--Independent (ULFA-I) in a telephonic interview on February 26 stated that ‘positive result’ can be expected in the abduction of two employees of an oil firm, in the coming days, reports The Print. According to Baruah, ‘negotiation is going on a good stead’ with the New Delhi-headquartered Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited. Though ULFA-I faced social backlash over the Quippo abductions, yet Baruah in his interview stated that the outfit still enjoys ‘60 per cent public support’ in Assam.
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February - 26 
Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted surprise checks and search operations in several parts in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off G
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Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted surprise checks and search operations in several parts in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Goni Khan and Hari Singh High Street area of Srinagar and conducted checks of vehicles and frisking of people. Those wearing Pheran were asked to remove it, while, surprise naka (Police check post) checking was also done at several places including Amira Kadal, Jehangir Chowk and Bypass.
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February - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific information, Bandipora Police along with
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that acting on specific information, Bandipora Police along with 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 45 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)arrested two militant associates of theLashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in a joint operation at Bonikhan Mohalla area of Hajin Town and recovered arms, ammunition from their possession which includes two live hand grenades and eight live rounds of AK 47 rifle.The arrested OGWs have been identified as Ghulam Mohidin Khan of Paribal Hajin and Riyaz Ahmad Bhat of Bonikhan Mohalla Hajin in Bandipora.The Police said, “On preliminary enquiry, it was revealed that the accused were associated with LeT and were providing shelter, logistics and other material support to LeT militants in Sumbal and Hajin areas of Bandipora district.”
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February - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, who was involved in the murder of more than 50 security personnel since 2007, in South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 26, reports Daily Times. Ac
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, who was involved in the murder of more than 50 security personnel since 2007, in South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 26, reports Daily Times. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in Sharmangi, Tiarza area of South Waziristan upon receiving a confirmation related to the presence of militants there. As per the statement, the TTP ‘commander’ – identified as Nooristan alias Hasan Baba – was gunned down during an intense exchange of fire. “The most sought and wanted terrorist was [an] IED expert and master trainer,” the press release said further. Nooristan joined the TTP Baitullah Mehsud group in 2007 and has been involved in several terrorist attacks. He, along with other militants, carried out an attack on a check post in Manra Shawal Dargai in 2008, which resulted in the martyrdom of three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel.
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February - 26 
Police on February 26 arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) on the charge of extorting money from entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and people’s representatives from Saptari District of Province N
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Police on February 26 arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) on the charge of extorting money from entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and people’s representatives from Saptari District of Province No. 2, reports Khabarhub. The arrested are Ram Nath Mandal, Udaya Nath Mandal and Ram Krishna Mand. Police recovered few SIM cards used to threaten people for extorting money, letters seeking financial ‘help’ and some literatures including a book entitled ‘Jana Bidroha’ (People’s rebellion).
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February - 26 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on February 26 appointed Bishal Bhattarai as the Chief Whip of Nepal Communist Party (NCP)'s Parliamentary Party, reports The Himalayan Times. Surya Thapa, press advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed that Bhattarai has
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on February 26 appointed Bishal Bhattarai as the Chief Whip of Nepal Communist Party (NCP)'s Parliamentary Party, reports The Himalayan Times. Surya Thapa, press advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed that Bhattarai has been chosen for the position. Bhattarai replaced Dev Gurung as the chief whip of the governing party. Newly appointed chief whip Bhattarai was elected to the House of Representatives in the last general elections from Khotang District.
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February - 26 
The Government on February 26 recommended President Bidya Devi Bhandari to summon the House session from March 7, reports Republica. A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar made a decision to this effect. The n
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The Government on February 26 recommended President Bidya Devi Bhandari to summon the House session from March 7, reports Republica. A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar made a decision to this effect. The new House session is likely to pick a new Prime Minister of the country as the rival faction within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) plans to register a vote of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Oli to oust him from power. The Dahal-Nepal faction within the NCP has already started soliciting the support of the Nepali Congress and Janata Samajbadi Party to form a coalition Government.
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February - 26 
A rickshaw driver was killed in a bomb blast in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar Newson February 27
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A rickshaw driver was killed in a bomb blast in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar Newson February 27
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February - 26 
Four Policemen were killed when an explosive attached to a military vehicle exploded near a security checkpoint in Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar Newson February 27.
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Four Policemen were killed when an explosive attached to a military vehicle exploded near a security checkpoint in Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar Newson February 27.
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February - 27 
A villager identified as Mahendra Mahto(27), was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded near Marwa village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 27, reports T
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A villager identified as Mahendra Mahto(27), was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded near Marwa village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 27, reports The Telegraph. Mahtohad gone to the nearby forests to graze his goats when he accidentally stepped upon the IED planted inside the forest and lost a leg in the explosion.
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February - 27 
On February 27, a United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militant was arrested from Canan Veng in Moreh area of Tengnoupal District in Manipur, reports The NortheastToday. The arrested militant identified as Thangminlal Mate was apprehended along with o
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On February 27, a United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) militant was arrested from Canan Veng in Moreh area of Tengnoupal District in Manipur, reports The NortheastToday. The arrested militant identified as Thangminlal Mate was apprehended along with one AK rifle, three AK rifle magazines, 184 rounds of AK rifle ammunition, one KECHADO mobile phone, one magazine pouch, and one rifle sling.
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February - 27 
On February 27, Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh held a virtual meeting and discussed early completion of pending fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Hindu. Led by Indian Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and his Bangla
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On February 27, Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh held a virtual meeting and discussed early completion of pending fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Hindu. Led by Indian Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and his Bangladesh counterpart Senior Secretary, Public Security Division Mostafa Kamal Uddin, the 19th Home Secretary level talks between the two countries was held in the backdrop of ‘Mujib Barsho’and 50 years since the Bangladesh Liberation War. In the statement issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), the Secretaries of both the countries attaching importance to bilateral relations, reiterated their commitment to further expand and strengthen mutual cooperation in the security and border related issues. . Both sides reaffirmed not to allow the territory of either country to be used for any activity inimical to each other’s interests and take joint action to address the menace of terrorism and extremism in an effective manner. Further, in the statement both sides agreed to further enhance the level of cooperation to prevent the smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and contraband.
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February - 27 
On February 27, two militants belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) were arrested from Nambol of Bishnupur District.
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On February 27, two militants belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) were arrested from Nambol of Bishnupur District.
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On February 28, a sit-in protest along with a mass rally was organized in Moreh town of Tengnoupal District of Manipur against a bomb blast at Moreh Bazar, reports The Sangai Express. A hand grenade lobbed by unknown assailants exploded at De-Khunai
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On February 28, a sit-in protest along with a mass rally was organized in Moreh town of Tengnoupal District of Manipur against a bomb blast at Moreh Bazar, reports The Sangai Express. A hand grenade lobbed by unknown assailants exploded at De-Khunai Resort Hotel at Moreh Bazar on February 27. Though no one was injured, the explosion caused damage to portions of the gate and windows of the hotel. A hand grenade pin and collected bomb fragments were recovered the site.
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February - 27 
Three Maoists,including a woman, surrendered before Police in Dantewada Districtof Chhattisgarh on February 27, reports The New Indian Express. The rebels were impressed by the Police's rehabilitation drive 'Lon Varratu', and disappointed with the "h
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Three Maoists,including a woman, surrendered before Police in Dantewada Districtof Chhattisgarh on February 27, reports The New Indian Express. The rebels were impressed by the Police's rehabilitation drive 'Lon Varratu', and disappointed with the "hollow" Maoist ideology.Of them, Suresh Kadti (35), who was active as section commander in platoon number 11 of Maoists, was allegedly involved several Maoist incidents and was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head.Another surrendered Maoist, Sonu Madkam (25), was active as a ‘janmilitia member’ and was involved in incidents of damaging roads, torching vehicles engaged in road construction works and putting up Maoist posters and banners.The woman cadre, Jogi Markam (27) was a member of the Chetna Natya Mandli (CNM)- a cultural wing of Maoists.
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February - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres – Bhadru Punem (40) and Sannu Punem (35), were arrested when they were planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on Februar
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres – Bhadru Punem (40) and Sannu Punem (35), were arrested when they were planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 27, reports Outlook.A patrolling team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) arrested the Maoists when they were planting explosives on a dirt track in the forest near Pusnar village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in the District. Two cooker bombs, gelatin sticks, wire, medicines, Maoist pamphlets, banners etc. were recovered from them.
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February - 27 
Mutilated Bullet ridden dead body of a missing leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), Asad Khan Achakzai, was recovered from the Killi Nosahar area of Quetta city of Baluchistan Province on February 27, reports Dawn. Asad Khan went missing on Sept
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Mutilated Bullet ridden dead body of a missing leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), Asad Khan Achakzai, was recovered from the Killi Nosahar area of Quetta city of Baluchistan Province on February 27, reports Dawn. Asad Khan went missing on September 25, 2020 while coming to Quetta from Chaman to attend a meeting of the ANP. Deputy Inspector General of Police in Quetta, Azhar Akram said that Police had arrested a Levies Force official in the killing case of Asad Khan.
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February - 27 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed when the militants attacked their outpost in Lijjay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on February 27, reports The Balochistan Post. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed the responsibility of the atta
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed when the militants attacked their outpost in Lijjay area of Kharan District in Balochistan on February 27, reports The Balochistan Post. Baloch Republican Army (BRA) claimed the responsibility of the attack. Beebagr Baloch, the ‘spokesperson’ of BRA said that last night our fighters attacked on FC’s outpost in Lijje area with rockets and automatic weapons. “Our such attacks will continue to be carried out against Pakistani forces, until Balochistan is a free land,” warned Beebagr Baloch.
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February - 27 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed during an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in the vicinity of Patni Police Station in Sukkur District of Sindh on February 27, reports ARY News. The CTD
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed during an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in the vicinity of Patni Police Station in Sukkur District of Sindh on February 27, reports ARY News. The CTD in-charge told the media that a raid was conducted on a tip-off to arrest two militants of TTP. After an exchange of fire, the militants were arrested in injured condition by the CTD’s raiding team. They were shifted to a hospital immediately after being arrested, however, they succumbed to wounds during the treatment, said CTD. The militants were identified as Wilayat and Shah Mehmood.
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February - 27 
On February 27, Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh held a virtual meeting and discussed early completion of pending fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Hindu. Led by Indian Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and his Bangla
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On February 27, Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh held a virtual meeting and discussed early completion of pending fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports The Hindu. Led by Indian Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and his Bangladesh counterpart Senior Secretary, Public Security Division Mostafa Kamal Uddin, the 19th Home Secretary level talks between the two countries was held in the backdrop of ‘Mujib Barsho’and 50 years since the Bangladesh Liberation War. In the statement issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), the Secretaries of both the countries attaching importance to bilateral relations, reiterated their commitment to further expand and strengthen mutual cooperation in the security and border related issues. . Both sides reaffirmed not to allow the territory of either country to be used for any activity inimical to each other’s interests and take joint action to address the menace of terrorism and extremism in an effective manner. Further, in the statement both sides agreed to further enhance the level of cooperation to prevent the smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and contraband.
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February - 27 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 27 arrested a cadre of banned organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir from a rented house in ChharaDighirpar area of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division, reports New Age. The arrested was identified as Mohaiminul Islam ali
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on February 27 arrested a cadre of banned organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir from a rented house in ChharaDighirpar area of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division, reports New Age. The arrested was identified as Mohaiminul Islam alias Nayeem (24).
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February - 27 
Former General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa while participating in a media briefing held in Kandy on February 27 said that a conspiracy to destroy the SLFP and its leaders is in progress, reports Col
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Former General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa while participating in a media briefing held in Kandy on February 27 said that a conspiracy to destroy the SLFP and its leaders is in progress, reports Colombo Page. He said the allegations levelled against former President Maithripala Sirisena by the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday Attacks were part of the conspiracy.
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February - 27 
Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi said that the Taliban have kept up a close relationship with “international terrorists” despite having promised to cut ties with terrorist groups including al-Qaeda, reports Ariana News on February 28.
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Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi said that the Taliban have kept up a close relationship with “international terrorists” despite having promised to cut ties with terrorist groups including al-Qaeda, reports Ariana News on February 28.
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February - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Jeevan Kandulna, carrying a cash reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on February 28, reports The Pioneer. Kandu
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Jeevan Kandulna, carrying a cash reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on February 28, reports The Pioneer. Kandulna, a resident of Rania block(administrative unit) of Khunti District was active in the Saranda forests of West Singhbhum District. He was accused in cases of murder, loot, rape, levy collection, and involvement in Maoist activities lodged with different Police Stations across Jharkhand. More than 4,000 operations were conducted to arrest Kandulna in the past 20 years, but he always managed to escape.
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February - 28 
Akash Mehra (25), the scion of Srinagar’s Krishna Vaishno Dhaba, succumbed to his injuries at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 28, reports The Times of India. On February 17 evening, three Lashkar-e-T
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Akash Mehra (25), the scion of Srinagar’s Krishna Vaishno Dhaba, succumbed to his injuries at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 28, reports The Times of India. On February 17 evening, three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants had shot Akash at the Dalgate eatery owned by his father Ramesh Kumar Mehra, leaving him with critical chest and abdominal injuries. Earlier, SATP had reported the incident on February 17. Soon after, the little-known Muslim Janbaz Force (MJF), owned responsibility for the strike in a statement, claiming it was in retaliation to “outsiders” being allowed to settle in J&K under the new domicile rules.On February 19, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar had announced the arrest of the newly recruited Lashkar trio, Suhail Ahmad Mir and Owais Manzoor Sofi from Anantnag, and Vilayat Aziz Mir from Pulwama, and recovery of the bike and weapon used in the crime.During interrogation, the trio also confessed that the attack was carried out to instil fear among tourists on a day when a 24-member European Union delegation was on a two-day visit to the Valley. The Resistance Front (TRF) ‘commander’ Gazi had lured and tasked them with attacking the Dhaba, which remains open even during strikes and always sees a rush of tourists.Although Ramesh Mehra, whose roots are in Jammu’s Janipora, is a permanent resident of the Valley, the MJF claimed the attack was just the beginning of its campaign against those who had newly acquired domicile certificates.The fledgling TRF, another Pakistan-backed terror group with moorings in Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), had been among the first to threaten and mount attacks on non-Muslim beneficiaries of the domicile law.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a Maoist cadre – Rama Potam (30) surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials, in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Outlook. “Potam joined the outlawed CPI-Maoist group in 2007 and was currently
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On February 28, a Maoist cadre – Rama Potam (30) surrendered before Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials, in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Outlook. “Potam joined the outlawed CPI-Maoist group in 2007 and was currently self-styled deputy commander of a platoon in Bhairamgarh area. He was given an encouragement amount of INR 10,000 and will be given more facilities as per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the State,”said a Police official.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) identified as Jomie Konyak was killed in inter-factional clash with National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in a jungle near Chatung v
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On February 28, a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) identified as Jomie Konyak was killed in inter-factional clash with National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in a jungle near Chatung village in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. Jomie Konyak, according to sources, was operating under self-styled ‘sergeant major’ WanglemWangsu. The rivalry between the two factions was going on for quite some time primarily due to extortion-related activities. A massive combing operation has been launched to flush out the militants.
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February - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior.An official said that based upon the specific input about the movement of the mili
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of militants in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior.An official said that based upon the specific input about the movement of the militant associate at Laroo Jageer in Tral, the joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) Awantipora and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched searches, during which one OGW was arrested.The arrested militant associate was identified as Muzamil Ahmad Bhat, who was working at Toll Plaza in Awantipora, and a hand grenade was recoveredfrom his possession.
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February - 28 
A prayer leader and two children were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barakahu area of Islamabad on February 28, reports ARY News. According to Police, the prayer leader, identified as Mufti Ikram, was killed while one of the children killed
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A prayer leader and two children were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barakahu area of Islamabad on February 28, reports ARY News. According to Police, the prayer leader, identified as Mufti Ikram, was killed while one of the children killed in the attack was his 13-year-old son and the other one was his student. “The three of them were killed after being shot multiple times,” said Police.
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February - 28 
Afghan Taliban leader Maulvi Abdul Hadi was shot dead by unidentified assailants near his residence in Charsadda Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 28, reports The Express Tribune. The deceased, whose age is s
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Afghan Taliban leader Maulvi Abdul Hadi was shot dead by unidentified assailants near his residence in Charsadda Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 28, reports The Express Tribune. The deceased, whose age is said to be between 50 to 55, was an Afghan Taliban commander and a local Governor in Afghanistan.
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February - 28 
The Rangers and police carried out a joint operation on February 28 and arrested two persons suspected of killing a Police constable, Sheraz Khan (30) on February 18, reports The Express Tribune. Earlier, SATP reported that as Sheraz, was shot dead b
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The Rangers and police carried out a joint operation on February 28 and arrested two persons suspected of killing a Police constable, Sheraz Khan (30) on February 18, reports The Express Tribune. Earlier, SATP reported that as Sheraz, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in an incident of target killing in SITE Town area of Karachi. According to Police, Sheraz, was going through Metroville SITE on his motorcycle when unidentified assailants intercepted him and opened fire on him, killing him on the spot.
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February - 28 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the inauguration ceremony of an industrial estate Jhapa District on February 28 challenged the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to oust him from the post of Prime Minister if they c
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the inauguration ceremony of an industrial estate Jhapa District on February 28 challenged the Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to oust him from the post of Prime Minister if they can, reports Republica. “Remove me if you can. If I am ousted, I’ll emerge victorious with a two-thirds majority in the next election,” he challenged Dahal and Nepal who have been expediting homeworks to garner support from Nepali Congress and Janata Samajbadi parties in an apparent bid to oust Oli from power.
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February - 28 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while laying the foundation stone for China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park at Kamal Rural Municipality-7 in Jhapa District on February 28 said that problems would be resolved soon through a dialogue with Netra Bikram Ch
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while laying the foundation stone for China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park at Kamal Rural Municipality-7 in Jhapa District on February 28 said that problems would be resolved soon through a dialogue with Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports Khabarhub.
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February - 28 
Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian R. Sampanthan has said that every country participating in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva should support the oppressed Tamil people in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo P
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Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian R. Sampanthan has said that every country participating in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva should support the oppressed Tamil people in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on March 1. Speaking to the media, the TNA Leader has said that a firm resolution must be adopted at the ongoing 46th Session of the UNHRC to punish those who committed war crimes during the war. The leader of the TNA said that the resolution submitted by a number of Tamil political parties in this regard should be supported by other countries and added that a number of Tamil political parties have decided that the proposal submitted by Britain is not so significant. MP Sampanthan noting that 11 years have passed since the end of the war but no one has intervened to bring justice to the victims of the war, said at least now the International Community should pay attention to the issue.
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February - 28 
Afghan Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF),in a clearing operation, killed 30 militants, including 16 members of Al-Qaeda, in outskirt of Dara-e-Afghaniai in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province on February 28, reports Bakhtar News.
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Afghan Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF),in a clearing operation, killed 30 militants, including 16 members of Al-Qaeda, in outskirt of Dara-e-Afghaniai in Nejrab District of Kapisa Province on February 28, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 28 
Afghan National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Rahmatullah Andar on February 28said that the US-Taliban Doha agreement did not meet the expectations of the Afghans, reports Ariana News. Rahmatullah Andar said in his Facebook Post, “This deal has on
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Afghan National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Rahmatullah Andar on February 28said that the US-Taliban Doha agreement did not meet the expectations of the Afghans, reports Ariana News. Rahmatullah Andar said in his Facebook Post, “This deal has only ensured [Taliban’s] ceasefire with the US, while relations between the Taliban and the Afghans remained limited to killings, terror and horror.” He further said, “From the perspective of Afghans, the Doha [agreement] has wasted time for peace, inflicted heavy casualties and financial losses on the Afghans”.
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February - 28 
Five persons, three civilians and two security personnel, were injured in an explosion in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on March 1.
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Five persons, three civilians and two security personnel, were injured in an explosion in Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on March 1.
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February - 28 
Security Forces (SFs), during two special operations, four militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group were arrested in Torkham crossing border in Sorkhrud District and Jalalabad city, the provincial capital,in Nangarhar Province o
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Security Forces (SFs), during two special operations, four militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-KP) group were arrested in Torkham crossing border in Sorkhrud District and Jalalabad city, the provincial capital,in Nangarhar Province on February 28, reports Bakhtar News.
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February - 28 
The Afghan Government has banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a pan-Islamist organization, activities, arguing that it has not been registered by the ministry of justice, reports Afghanistan Times. On February 28, Vice President, Amrullah Saleh, wrote on Facebook
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The Afghan Government has banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a pan-Islamist organization, activities, arguing that it has not been registered by the ministry of justice, reports Afghanistan Times. On February 28, Vice President, Amrullah Saleh, wrote on Facebook that the “government of Afghanistan doesn’t recognize Hizb-ut-Tahrir”. He added that any activities of the “unbeknown and illegal network” would be banned.
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*Data till , May 29, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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