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January - 1 
A militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) was arrested near Moreh Forest Gate at Moreh in Tegnoupal District, reports E-pao. According to authorities, the arrested militant was working under the ‘finance secreta
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A militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) was arrested near Moreh Forest Gate at Moreh in Tegnoupal District, reports E-pao. According to authorities, the arrested militant was working under the ‘finance secretary’ of the group, identified as ‘captain’ Ramesh alias Yangba who is in Aucheng in Myanmar.
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Assam Rifles (AR) on January 1 arrested an arms dealer from Indrapuri village in Tuensang District, reports Northeast Today. The arms dealer has been identified as K Haothiu Khiamniungan. One .22 pistol, and a magazine with nine rounds of
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Assam Rifles (AR) on January 1 arrested an arms dealer from Indrapuri village in Tuensang District, reports Northeast Today. The arms dealer has been identified as K Haothiu Khiamniungan. One .22 pistol, and a magazine with nine rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 1 
Bihar Police arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on Sarmastpur village of Karpi Block (administrative unit) in Arwal District, reports News18 on December 21. The two unverified CPI-Maoist cadres
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Bihar Police arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on Sarmastpur village of Karpi Block (administrative unit) in Arwal District, reports News18 on December 21. The two unverified CPI-Maoist cadres included ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist for three Districts and his associate. The duo demanded a ‘levy’ (ransom money) of INR 160 million from the construction company. A total of 18 cases are filed in several Police Stations of Arwal, Patna and Aurangabad Districts, which include attack on the base camp of the road construction and demand levy, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Dilip Kumar.
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Committee Manipur (UCM), a civil society organization stated on January 1 that Government of India (GoI) should confine the frame work agreement with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to Nagaland, reports Th
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Committee Manipur (UCM), a civil society organization stated on January 1 that Government of India (GoI) should confine the frame work agreement with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to Nagaland, reports The Telegraph on January 2. The President of UCM stated that "If the framework agreement and its outcome is confined only to Nagaland, there will be no issue and complications. He also added that ‘If the framework agreement or any solution based on it is going to affect the interest of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, then no solution should be worked out without consulting the governments of these states and stakeholders’. UCM president is the spokesperson for the eight-member delegation of three citizens' organisations who had met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in December.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked base camp of Gas India Limited (GAIL) engaged in construction of Haldia pipeline project and set ablaze one procaine and two other machines at Kaaj village under Gurua Police Station o
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked base camp of Gas India Limited (GAIL) engaged in construction of Haldia pipeline project and set ablaze one procaine and two other machines at Kaaj village under Gurua Police Station of Gaya District on December 30, reports Bhaskar. The security guards and construction workers at the base camp were assaulted by CPI-Maoists cadres during the attack. Maoists also have fired few shots after taking away mobile phones from construction workers at the base camp. CPI-Maoist cadres have claimed responsibility for the earlier attacks on Haldia pipeline project in their slogans during the attack. Earlier, CPI-Maoist had demanded INR 10 million as ‘levy’ (ransom money) for GAIL’s Haldia pipeline project under different Police Stations of Gaya District. The construction work of the pipeline project was shut down following the Maoist attack in the Gurua area. This is the fourth attack on GAIL’s base camps involved with construction of Haldia gas pipeline under Amas, Gurua and Mohanpur Police Stations, said Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP), Upendra Prasad.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) decided to strictly implement its decision that underground cadres should exercise caution while contacting their relatives, after the surrender of ‘central committee (CC)’ member Jinugu N
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) decided to strictly implement its decision that underground cadres should exercise caution while contacting their relatives, after the surrender of ‘central committee (CC)’ member Jinugu Narasimha Reddy alias Jampanna, reports Times of India on January 1. CPI-Maoist alerted its cadres and leaders to be cautious while contacting their relatives after it realised that the kith and kin of the underground cadres are under Police surveillance, after the ‘CC’ meeting in February 2017.
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During Investigation, it has been revealed that two alleged Islamic State (IS) operatives, Kasim Stimberwala and Ubaid Mirza, played an important role in radicalising and further recruiting Indian Muslims from Gujarat and other states to join IS, rep
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During Investigation, it has been revealed that two alleged Islamic State (IS) operatives, Kasim Stimberwala and Ubaid Mirza, played an important role in radicalising and further recruiting Indian Muslims from Gujarat and other states to join IS, reports The Times of India on January 2. The duo used to target and lure Indian Muslim youth over a social media platform and later added them to the messaging group or forums. After the assurance of their loyalty, the recruits were contacted by Shafi Armar alias Zahed al-Hindi. Apart from planning a ‘lone-wolf’ attack on synagogue in Khamasa area in Ahmedabad District of Gujarat, the duo were main recruiters for IS in India, said an unnamed senior Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) official.
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Entire Nagaland has been declared "disturbed area" for six more months, till June-end under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Telegraph on January 2. In a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stat
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Entire Nagaland has been declared "disturbed area" for six more months, till June-end under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports The Telegraph on January 2. In a notification, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that it is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland is in such a "disturbed and dangerous condition" that use of Armed Forces in aid of the civil power is necessary. It also added that therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the central government hereby declares that whole of the said state to be a 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from December 30, 2017.
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E-pao reports on January 1 that Churachandpur District Police had arrested 37 militants in 2017 and recovered 41 weapons (including 15 small arms), 28 detonators and 9 gelatin sticks. Two individuals were also detained under the National Securit
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E-pao reports on January 1 that Churachandpur District Police had arrested 37 militants in 2017 and recovered 41 weapons (including 15 small arms), 28 detonators and 9 gelatin sticks. Two individuals were also detained under the National Security Act.
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Imphal West Police arrested 118 militants in year 2017, reports E-pao on January 1. Police also recovered two .32 pistols with magazines and six live rounds, a, .32 revolver, three .9 mm pistols with magazines and 16 lie bullet rounds,
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Imphal West Police arrested 118 militants in year 2017, reports E-pao on January 1. Police also recovered two .32 pistols with magazines and six live rounds, a, .32 revolver, three .9 mm pistols with magazines and 16 lie bullet rounds, two Chinese hand grenades with detonators, two hand grenades with one detonator, one AK-56 rifle with five magazines and 56 AK ammunition, one lethod gun with 10 shells, 81 gelatin sticks, two Tri Nitro Toluene (TNT) cases (500 grams each).
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In the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Kokrajhar District, a total of 5,88,106 persons have been included in the draft list, among them 1,80,730 are of Kokrajhar Revenue Circle, reports The Sentinel on January 2. Addi
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In the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Kokrajhar District, a total of 5,88,106 persons have been included in the draft list, among them 1,80,730 are of Kokrajhar Revenue Circle, reports The Sentinel on January 2. Additionally, 97,442 are of Dotma Revenue Circle, and 1, 65,850, 73,577 and 70,507 from Gossaigaon, Bagribari and Bhawraguri Revenue Circles have also been added. The District received a total of 203,906 application forms. Additionally 333,311 people of Chirang District have been added in NRC draft. The percentage of the first list is 64.35 per cent while remaining population of the district is 186,662.
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Official twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) Director General tweeted on January 1 that a militant of Non-Accordist faction of National Naga Council (NNC-NA), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wongtong was arrested from Tuensang District. On
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Official twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) Director General tweeted on January 1 that a militant of Non-Accordist faction of National Naga Council (NNC-NA), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Wongtong was arrested from Tuensang District. One .303 rifle, 24 live rounds were recovered from him.
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January - 1 
Prafulla Phukan, a Personal Security Officer (PSO), was abducted by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on December 31 from Hungrum village in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. He was later rescued by a joint team of Dima Hasao Police along
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Prafulla Phukan, a Personal Security Officer (PSO), was abducted by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on December 31 from Hungrum village in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. He was later rescued by a joint team of Dima Hasao Police along with 43 Assam Rifle on January 1. Dima Hasao Superintendent of Police stated that ZUF militants released the victim about 1.5 Kilometres from the abduction sight after rescue operations were launched. Security Forces (SFs) while sweeping the area also recovered .9mm carbine and a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition.
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Soon after thousands joined the funeral of slain JeM militant Fardeen Ahmad Khanday in Tral in Pulwama District, his hometown, on January 1, the Pakistan-based JeM released a video of 17-year-old Khanday, the son of a Police Constable, in which he as
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Soon after thousands joined the funeral of slain JeM militant Fardeen Ahmad Khanday in Tral in Pulwama District, his hometown, on January 1, the Pakistan-based JeM released a video of 17-year-old Khanday, the son of a Police Constable, in which he asks Kashmiris to join the "jihad" against India to establish Islamic rule, reports Daily Excelsior. "The rise in jihad has nothing to do with unemployment, as claimed by India; it is a reaction to Kashmir's occupation by India," the slain JeM militant is seen and heard saying in Urdu in the video. "The kaffirs have occupied our land, the modesty of our women is at stake, so jihad becomes our duty ... therefore, it becomes your duty to fight for azadi," he is heard saying. A resident of Nazeen Pora in Tral, Fardeen Khanday had joined the terrorist outfit in September 2017. His father is a serving Police Constable, Ghulam Mohammad Khanday.In the video, which went viral on January 1, Fardeen is shown with an automatic rifle, surrounded by several hand grenades and other ammunition, asking Kashmiri Muslims to join the "jihad" as, according to him, India has taken away "our resources and is using them for their betterment". "Besides, our women are not safe and, equally, men are tortured by Indian soldiers," Khanday says in the video.
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January - 1 
Tension prevailed along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal District on December 31 a day after Myanmar Army started leveling the no-man's land, reports NDTV. The District collector stated that that there was no officia
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Tension prevailed along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Tengnoupal District on December 31 a day after Myanmar Army started leveling the no-man's land, reports NDTV. The District collector stated that that there was no official word to the district administration from the Myanmarese authority about the leveling works and added that the incident would be brought to the notice of Government of India (GoI).
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to appeal for the custody of five unidentified Islamic State (IS) sympathisers who were arrested in October 2017 from Kannur city of Kannur District in Kerala, reports The Hindu on January 2
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to appeal for the custody of five unidentified Islamic State (IS) sympathisers who were arrested in October 2017 from Kannur city of Kannur District in Kerala, reports The Hindu on January 2. These IS sympathisers were arrested while their attempt to flee to Syria and join the terror organisation. They were sent to the judicial custody and later lodged at Kakkanad District Jail in Kochi, Kerala. The NIA had filed charges under Sections 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
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January - 1 
Two boys from Kangan area of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, who had gone missing and later updated their pictures carrying a hand grenade over social media, surrendered before Army in Pulwama on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The boys S
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Two boys from Kangan area of Pulwama District in South Kashmir, who had gone missing and later updated their pictures carrying a hand grenade over social media, surrendered before Army in Pulwama on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The boys Suhail Ahmad Dar, a class 10th student and Arif Ahmad Dar, a 9th class student had gone missing after offering Friday prayers at the local mosque in Kangan. The duo then uploaded their pictures on Facebook, carrying a hand grenade. However, on January 1, the boys returned home and joined their families, who presented them before the Army at the 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp. The Army has assured the boys every help in their endeavor to return to the mainstream and promised that no cases will be pursued against them. The boys have handed over the hand grenade to the Army. The officials at the 55 RR camp reiterated that anyone who wants to shun violence and come back will be provided a dignified exit into the mainstream from violence.
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January - 1 
Eight persons, including three Security Officials, were injured in two separate explosions in Chaman District of Balochistan on January 1, reports Dawn. The first explosion took place near an under-construction building on Chaman’s Mall Ro
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Eight persons, including three Security Officials, were injured in two separate explosions in Chaman District of Balochistan on January 1, reports Dawn. The first explosion took place near an under-construction building on Chaman’s Mall Road injuring two persons. Second explosion targeted a Police Check Post in the same area and injured six persons, including three Security Officials. However according to a (unnamed) Police Official three security officials, including two Policemen and one Frontier Corps (FC) personal, and four others sustained injuries in the second explosion, adds The Nation.
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January - 1 
Ministry Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan summoned US Ambassador David Hale lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump’s tweet wherein he accused Pakistan of ‘lies and deceit’ on January 1, reports Daily Times. Sources
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Ministry Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan summoned US Ambassador David Hale lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump’s tweet wherein he accused Pakistan of ‘lies and deceit’ on January 1, reports Daily Times. Sources said Foreign Secretary (FS) Tehmina Janjua sought an explanation from the ambassador over the US President’s tweet.
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January - 1 
Security & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on January 1 prohibited the collection of donations by all organisations affiliated with Hafiz Saeed led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and that are banned by United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reports
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Security & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on January 1 prohibited the collection of donations by all organisations affiliated with Hafiz Saeed led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and that are banned by United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reports Dawn. A notification issued by the commission read that "The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan hereby prohibits all companies from donating cash to the entities and individuals listed under the UNSC sanctions committee's consolidated list". The Hafeez Saeed related prohibited outfits include Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and JuD the charity wing of LeT. Other banned outfits include the Paasban-i-Ahle-Hadith and Pasban-i-Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to JuD ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed, reports Daily Times on January 2. The Government detailed its plans in a ‘secret’ order to various Provincial and Federal Government departments on December 19, 2017. The December 19 document, which refers to “Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues”, names Saeed’s two charities JuD and FIF, and “actions to be taken” against them. JuD spokesman Yahya Mujahid said the organization would go to Court if the Government decides to take over JuD and FIF.
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January - 1 
States President Donald Trump tweeted on January 1 that Pakistan had given Washington “nothing but lies and deceit”, reports Dawn. “The States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 ye
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States President Donald Trump tweeted on January 1 that Pakistan had given Washington “nothing but lies and deceit”, reports Dawn. “The States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools” he tweeted.
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January - 1 
The White House said on January 1 that it will continue to withhold $255 million in military aid to Pakistan out of frustration over what it has characterized as Islamabad's obstinance in confronting terrorist networks, reports CNN. "Th
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The White House said on January 1 that it will continue to withhold $255 million in military aid to Pakistan out of frustration over what it has characterized as Islamabad's obstinance in confronting terrorist networks, reports CNN. "The United States does not plan to spend the $255 million in FY 2016 foreign military financing for Pakistan at this time," an unnamed National Security Council spokesman said. "The President has made clear that the United States expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists and militants on its soil, and that Pakistan's actions in support of the South Asia strategy will ultimately determine the trajectory of our relationship, including future security assistance," he added. The administration first said in August 2017 it was temporarily withholding the $255 million, which was part of a $1.1 billion aid package authorized in 2016 by Congress. The money was put on hold until Pakistan agreed to do more to combat terrorist networks. The National Security Council official said the administration would continue to review Pakistan's level of cooperation in security areas.
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January - 1 
Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP) issuing a press release in the Capital, Kathmandu said that Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) is forwarding complaints regarding the missing persons to the Truth and Reconcilia
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Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP) issuing a press release in the Capital, Kathmandu said that Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) is forwarding complaints regarding the missing persons to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) without carrying out investigations, reports The Himalayan Times. CVCP said that CIEDP has sent around 400 such files to TRC. On the basis of the claims made by various authorities and organizations, CIEDP has pronounced the missing as dead without investigating properly. This information has been corresponded to the family members of the missing persons, read the statement.
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January - 1 
Leaders of left alliance — the CPN-UML and the CPN-Maoist Centre — on January 1 met office bearers of the Election Commission (EC) and demanded that results of the parliamentary proportional representation (PR) election be announced immed
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Leaders of left alliance — the CPN-UML and the CPN-Maoist Centre — on January 1 met office bearers of the Election Commission (EC) and demanded that results of the parliamentary proportional representation (PR) election be announced immediately, reports The Himalayan Times. A delegation of left alliance leaders headed by CPN-UML’s Subas Chandra Nembang drew attention of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhi Prasad Yadav and other commissioners to the need to announce the results immediately.
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January - 1 
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has prepared directives and by-laws for running provincial parliaments and Governments, defining the role of provincial chiefs (Governors), reports Kathmandu Post. According to the rules, the Governor admi
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has prepared directives and by-laws for running provincial parliaments and Governments, defining the role of provincial chiefs (Governors), reports Kathmandu Post. According to the rules, the Governor administers the oath to the Chief Minister who swears in his/her Cabinet members in turn. The provisions are not final, said Mahendra Man Gurung, secretary at the PMO, aimed at facilitating the works of the provincial chiefs. Sources said that the Government is set to appoint Governors and announce the temporary capitals of the seven provinces in a Cabinet meeting on January 4.
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January - 1 
Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit arrested two militants of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from East Madarbari area in Chittagong District on January 1, reports New Age. The arrestees were identi
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Members of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) Unit arrested two militants of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from East Madarbari area in Chittagong District on January 1, reports New Age. The arrestees were identified as Asfaqur Rahman alias Rasel (22) and Rakibul Hasan Jony alias Salahuddin (19). The CTTC team recovered 10 grenades and two suicide vests from them.
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January - 1 
Police arrested a Majlis-e-Shura (Central Governing Body) member of Neo-JMB during a raid in House Building area in Dhaka city on December 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Mamun (21), involved in making bombs and providing t
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Police arrested a Majlis-e-Shura (Central Governing Body) member of Neo-JMB during a raid in House Building area in Dhaka city on December 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Mamun (21), involved in making bombs and providing training to its operatives.
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January - 1 
11 Taliban militants including ‘shadow deputy governor’ Mawlawi Wali Jan alias Hamza were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Tirinkot City/District the capital of Uruzgan Province on January 1, reports Tolo N
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11 Taliban militants including ‘shadow deputy governor’ Mawlawi Wali Jan alias Hamza were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Tirinkot City/District the capital of Uruzgan Province on January 1, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed the incident and casualty details on January 2.
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January - 1 
26 Islamic State (IS) militants including one French and three Uzbekistan origin militants and two civilians were killed in an air-strike conducted jointly by Afghan and Foreign Forces, in Alkhani village of Darzab District in Jowzjan Province on Jan
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26 Islamic State (IS) militants including one French and three Uzbekistan origin militants and two civilians were killed in an air-strike conducted jointly by Afghan and Foreign Forces, in Alkhani village of Darzab District in Jowzjan Province on January 1, reports Tolo News.
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January - 1 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 11 Islamic State (IS) militants killed in an operation conducted Afghan Security Forces in Shinwar, Deh Bala, Achin, Khoghyani and Surkh Rod Districts of Nangarhar Province on January 1, reports Khaama Press. Addit
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that 11 Islamic State (IS) militants killed in an operation conducted Afghan Security Forces in Shinwar, Deh Bala, Achin, Khoghyani and Surkh Rod Districts of Nangarhar Province on January 1, reports Khaama Press. Additionally, two other militants including one of Pakistani origin were arrested.
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January - 1 
One United States (US) Soldier was killed and four others injured in a ‘combat engagement’ in Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 1, reports Tolo News.
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One United States (US) Soldier was killed and four others injured in a ‘combat engagement’ in Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 1, reports Tolo News.
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January - 2 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper), Ashish Patra (29), was killed during exchange of fire between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at hills of Chakarbandha near Balthar village under Barachatti Teh
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper), Ashish Patra (29), was killed during exchange of fire between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at hills of Chakarbandha near Balthar village under Barachatti Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District on January 2, reports The Times of India. CRPF sources said that a search and destroy operation was launched at around midnight on January 1 after receiving intelligence input of some splinter group's movement in the area. Commandos of CoBRA (Comando Battalion for Resolute Action) and regular battalion along with civil Police of Gaya and Aurangabad Districts were involved in the operation. Around 3.30pm on January 2, exchange of fire took place between the splinter group and Security Forces (SFs) during which Patra received bullet injury in head and llater succumbed to his injuries, CRPF sources said.
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January - 2 
A group of militants fired at the Police Station Pulwama in Pulwama District with automatic rifles and the Police guards fired back on January 2 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing continued for about 10 minutes. Police, Central Reserve P
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A group of militants fired at the Police Station Pulwama in Pulwama District with automatic rifles and the Police guards fired back on January 2 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing continued for about 10 minutes. Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army immediately launched an operation in the area and searches are being conducted against the militants, who fired at the Police Station. However, sources said that the militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness.
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January - 2 
A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] cadre of the of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as MD Rashid alias Venu surrendered before the Mahabubabad Superinte
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A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] cadre of the of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as MD Rashid alias Venu surrendered before the Mahabubabad Superintendent of Police (SP), N Koti Reddy on January 2, reports Telangana Today. Rashid is a native of Kambalapally village in Mahabubabad Mandal (administrative sub-division) and joined the CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction, in 2016. He also worked for Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction, for three years and got arrested by the Police in West Godavari District. He spent three months in prison. After release from the prison, he led his life by running an autorickshaw. He joined Naxalites at the request of Dubbaka Yesobu of Manuguru, said SP, N Koti Reddy. Only single member, Mokalla Sammaiah alias Nutan, is working presently for the Naxalites as others either surrendered before the Police or killed in an encounter on December 14 in Kothagudem District. “I appeal to Sammaiah to surrender before the Police,” added SP, Reddy.
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January - 2 
An indefinite shutdown began on January 2 in Tseminyu area in Kohima District press the demand for up gradation of Tseminyu sub-divisional headquarter into a full-fledged District headquarters, reports Northeast Today. The strike has been called
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An indefinite shutdown began on January 2 in Tseminyu area in Kohima District press the demand for up gradation of Tseminyu sub-divisional headquarter into a full-fledged District headquarters, reports Northeast Today. The strike has been called by the Rengma Naga frontal organizations in Kohima District.
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January - 2 
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on January 2 said that his Government wouldn't give any constitutional rights to the people who fail to make it to the final National Register of Citizens (NRC), and would allow them to live in India on humanitar
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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on January 2 said that his Government wouldn't give any constitutional rights to the people who fail to make it to the final National Register of Citizens (NRC), and would allow them to live in India on humanitarian grounds until the Centre takes a decision on their expulsion, reports Times of India. In a telephonic interview, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The people who are declared foreigners will be barred from all constitutional rights, including fundamental and electoral. They will have only one right — human rights as guaranteed by the UN that include food, shelter and clothing." The CM said the "historic" NRC draft would make the distinction between a bona fide Indian and a foreigner.
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January - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Roopesh, Shyna, Anoop Mathew, Veeramani and Kannan were Coimbatore District and Principal Sessions Court at Coimbatore District on January 2, reports The Hindu. Roopesh was brough
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Roopesh, Shyna, Anoop Mathew, Veeramani and Kannan were Coimbatore District and Principal Sessions Court at Coimbatore District on January 2, reports The Hindu. Roopesh was brought under tight security from Kerala. They raised slogans demanding release of Muslim convicts who are lodged in Coimbatore Central Prison for more than 10 years, political prisoners and Sri Lankan prisoners.
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January - 2 
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) of Assam declared almost 20,000 people as foreigners till October 2017, reports NDTV. "As per the monthly report of disposal of cases in FTs of Assam, 19,612 'D' (doubtful/disputed) voters were declared fo
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Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) of Assam declared almost 20,000 people as foreigners till October 2017, reports NDTV. "As per the monthly report of disposal of cases in FTs of Assam, 19,612 'D' (doubtful/disputed) voters were declared foreigners till October 2017," Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju informed Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament) on January 2. According to the Kiren Rijiju, issuance of notice to the 'D' voters is a legal process and there is no question of harassing people. 'D' voters are not detained. "Only persons declared by FTs as foreigners are kept in the detention centres," he said in a written statement.
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January - 2 
Intelligence reports are indicating increased activity and possible major attack between New Year Day and Republic Day by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (
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Intelligence reports are indicating increased activity and possible major attack between New Year Day and Republic Day by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Times Now on January 2. An intelligence report speaks of ULFA-I arranging for 25 pairs of warm track suits and shoes. Additionally, intelligence reports also indicate ULFA-I leaders have found a location near the Namdapha National Park in Changlang of Arunachal Pradesh for setting up a transit camp. About 70 cadres will be able to live here. A report says that once the camp is ready, parts of Assam close to south-east Arunachal Pradesh will witness a rise in violence.
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January - 2 
Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S P Vaid on January 2 said three more Kashmiri youth, who had taken up guns, have surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs), taking the number of militants who have surrendered in recent past to 10, reports The
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Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S P Vaid on January 2 said three more Kashmiri youth, who had taken up guns, have surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs), taking the number of militants who have surrendered in recent past to 10, reports The Indian Express. “Three more Kashmiri youth, who had joined militancy, have given up violence and returned back,” Vaid said. He said the youth have returned back in response to the call of their families. He said seven more youth had already given up militancy and returned back in the recent past. “With three more youth returning to mainstream, 10 youth, who had taken up guns, have given up path of violence and militancy so far,” he said. The process of surrenders started on November 17 after the footballer-turned-militant Majid Khan nicknamed Ben Stokes surrendered before the SFs following passionate video appeal from his mother. After Majid Khan’s surrender, mothers of many youth, who had taken up guns and joined militancy, also appealed their militant sons to give up militancy and return. Director General of Police (DGP) Vaid said 10 militants, who have surrendered so far, hailed from south and north Kashmir. Barring Majid, the identity of nine other militants, who surrendered before the security agencies, has not been revealed. The DGP once again appealed the local militants to surrender and join the mainstream.
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January - 2 
On January 2, Security Forces (SFs) in Rangapara forest area in Kokrajhar District busted a camp of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), reports The Sentinel. The Police suspected that around 10 to 15 NDFB-S cadr
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On January 2, Security Forces (SFs) in Rangapara forest area in Kokrajhar District busted a camp of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), reports The Sentinel. The Police suspected that around 10 to 15 NDFB-S cadres were taking shelter in the temporary camp for some days.
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January - 2 
Punjab Police has claimed to implement a ‘second line of defence’ to contain any infiltration by terrorists from the International Border with Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times on January 3. The Security Personnel deployment in
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Punjab Police has claimed to implement a ‘second line of defence’ to contain any infiltration by terrorists from the International Border with Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times on January 3. The Security Personnel deployment in the sensitive border zones has manifold of bullet-proof SUVs, tractors, night-vision devices, and cameras. All the Nakas (checkpoints) are strengthen as a part of ‘second line of defence’ with the permanent posting of two Battalions of the Punjab Police and movement of 4th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) from Kapurthala in Kapurthala District to Pathankot District, said an unnamed senior Police official. Apart from these security measurements, a post of Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Counter-Intelligence has been created in Pathankot District, Pathankot (Punjab). The intelligence-sharing with the Border Security Force (BSF) includes the collection, compilation and dissemination of the information between the Police and other concerned agencies, said an unnamed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) posted at Pathankot District.
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January - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings like pamphlets, uniforms, mobile sets, chargers, tarpaulin, blankets, torches, diaries, notebooks, track
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belongings like pamphlets, uniforms, mobile sets, chargers, tarpaulin, blankets, torches, diaries, notebooks, tracksuits and eatable items in MaholiaTand hills under Chhatterpur Police Station in Palamu District on January 2, reports Hindustan Times. The SFs gave a hot pursuit to a TMC squad of 30 cadres during an offensive in Kaual-Kurkutta region of Palamu District. The cadres of TPC managed to escape to nearby densely forested areas, said Vimlesh Tripathi, Chhatterpur Police Station in-charge.
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January - 2 
Six ‘anti-india’ outfits remain proscribed in the United Kingdom’s (UK) list of ‘Proscribed Terrorist Organisations’ that includes 74 groups operating in and across various nations, reports Hindustan Times on J
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Six ‘anti-india’ outfits remain proscribed in the United Kingdom’s (UK) list of ‘Proscribed Terrorist Organisations’ that includes 74 groups operating in and across various nations, reports Hindustan Times on January 3. Out of six, four groups related to the terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), namely Harakat-Ul-Jihad-Islami (HuJI), Harakat Mujahideen (HuM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and its splinter group Khuddam Ul-Islam (KuI), and Jamaat Ul-Furquan (JuF). The list also includes Indian Mujahideen (IM) which is described as an organisation that aims to establish an Islamic state and implement Sharia law in India using violent means. Apart from Islamist groups, the list includes only Babbar Khalsa, a pro-Khalistan group which was described as “a Sikh movement that aims to establish an independent Khalistan within the Punjab region of India”. The International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF)—another pro-Khalistan outfit, was banned in 2001 but was removed from the proscribed list in March 2016.
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January - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are fast losing support from the ‘Jan Militia’ (people's militia) members and the people of Bastar, Special Director General of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations, D M
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are fast losing support from the ‘Jan Militia’ (people's militia) members and the people of Bastar, Special Director General of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations, D M Awasthi told reporters in Raipur on January 2, reports The Pioneer. Sixty five per cent of Bastar region had been freed of Maoists so far, he said while addressing a press conference here to list out the achievement of Chhattisgarh Police during 2017. “By year 2022, Bastar would be made completely insurgency-free region,” Awasthi said. “Two years ago, there were pockets in Bastar where venturing in was not possible. Now, the movement in such regions has been made possible even for civilians,” he said. After the forces mounted pressure on the Maoists, Awasthi claimed, the rebels are now trying to get active in the forest areas of Rajnandgaon, Kawardha and Balaghat regions that border with Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. As of now, 16 out of 27 Districts in Chhattisgarh have been classified as left wing extremism (LWE) affected of which eight are classified as hyper-sensitive. He said the department has sent a proposal to include Kawardha District in the list of the hyper-sensitive District in view the Maoist presence in the forest areas of that District.Referring to operation Prahaar I and II, carried out in Bastar to flush out the rebels, Awasthi said offensive intelligence-based operations in South Sukma, Maoist core areas and in Abujhmaad areas in Narayanpur District was successfully conducted—inflicting heavy causalities on the Maoist side. However, he said there were two consecutive setbacks to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Bhejji and Burkapal in Sukma District. With losing support of the ‘Jan Militia’ and the people of Bastar, the Maoists are facing a tough time, he added. Awasthi further informed that at present around 75,000 security personnel are deployed in the State for anti-Naxal operations and the situation is well under control. Additional Chief Secretary, Home, BVR Subramaniam further added that the Naxals are now restricted to a triangular patch in Kawardha region at the borders of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
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January - 2 
The Government has no plans to give general amnesty to the militants in Jammu and Kashmir and Maoists who give up violence and arms struggle, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The Government has no plans to give general amnesty to the militants in Jammu and Kashmir and Maoists who give up violence and arms struggle, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on January 2, reports Daily Excelsior. “There is no proposal for general amnesty to the militants,” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in a reply to a written question in Lok Sabha. The reply came in response to a question on whether the Government has any proposal for extending general amnesty, along with a lucrative rehabilitation package, to the Maoists and militants who give up violence and arms struggle.The Minister said the Central Government was following a multi-pronged strategy to deal with Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeastern States. The multi-pronged strategy comprises security-related measures and development-related initiatives. “In Jammu and Kashmir and NE States, the Central Government is also following a policy of talks with those groups who abjure the path of violence and seek resolution of their demands peacefully within the framework of the Constitution of India,” he said.
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January - 2 
The Sentinel reports that on December 30, a 17 year old boy was shot dead by Bangladeshi assailants at Khonjoy village under Nonghyllam Police station in South West Khasi Hills Districts. Police stated that six to seven assailants went to the re
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The Sentinel reports that on December 30, a 17 year old boy was shot dead by Bangladeshi assailants at Khonjoy village under Nonghyllam Police station in South West Khasi Hills Districts. Police stated that six to seven assailants went to the residence of the victim identified as Tengkhan M Marak and shot him dead.
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January - 2 
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 2 arrested three persons identified as Yousuf Ali—a Bangladeshi national, from Ghaziabad District in UP and Wasim Ahmed and Ahsan Ahmed from Deoband town of Saharanpur District in UP,
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The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on January 2 arrested three persons identified as Yousuf Ali—a Bangladeshi national, from Ghaziabad District in UP and Wasim Ahmed and Ahsan Ahmed from Deoband town of Saharanpur District in UP, being involved in allegedly making ‘fake passports’ via forged documents for Bangladeshis living illegally in India, reports The Hindu. During the investigation, the Police recovered two Aadhar Cards, a PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID card, photocopies of passport, cheque books of various banks and other identification documents from Yousuf Ali. “The accused would receive heavy amounts of money from the Bangladeshis,” said a Police spokesperson. The ATS is also investigating the case from terror and national security angle, said UP ATS Inspector General (IG) Aseem Arun.
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January - 2 
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Law and Order Officials confirmed on January 2 that 6,112 civilians were killed and another 6,707 others have been injured in the ‘war against terrorism’ since 2001 (period not specified during a
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Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Law and Order Officials confirmed on January 2 that 6,112 civilians were killed and another 6,707 others have been injured in the ‘war against terrorism’ since 2001 (period not specified during a meeting of the standing committee on the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) in Islamabad, reports The Express Tribune. Families of the killed have been paid 3.7 billion rupees in compensation so far. Families of 244 Levies and 178 Khasadar Personnel were among the 5,690 civilians, who had received the compensation amount.
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January - 2 
Government of Pakistan in a tweeted that Pakistan had sustained over 50000 casualties and $123 billion losses in the ‘war against terrorism’ on January 2, reports The Express Tribune. For the period 2003-2017 Pakistan suffered 62,421
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Government of Pakistan in a tweeted that Pakistan had sustained over 50000 casualties and $123 billion losses in the ‘war against terrorism’ on January 2, reports The Express Tribune. For the period 2003-2017 Pakistan suffered 62,421 casualties. In 2013, 5, 379 Pakistanis were killed in terrorist attacks followed by 5,496 in 2014; 3,682 in 2015; 1,830 in 2016 and 924 in 2017. According to Watson Institute 6000 Pakistan Security Personnel, 1582 United States (US) Contractors, 2357 US Military, 1130 Allied Troops and 14200 Afghan Troopers were killed in combat (period not specified). More Pakistanis died in incidents described by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) as encounters than in gun violence or in suicide attacks in 2017, according to the findings of a research conducted by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), reports Daily Times on January 6. In 2017, 495 people were reported killed in what the law enforcement agencies said were shootouts. The number of those killed in gun violence was 399, those in suicide attacks 298, and in bomb explosions 144. The corresponding numbers for 2016 were 645 in alleged encounters, 485 in gun violence, and 376 in suicide attacks. The study finds that sectarian violence escalated drastically in 2017, with a 32 percent increase from 241 fatalities in 2016 to 319 in 2017. Overall, the report maintains that the country witnessed a 21 percent decline in violence-related deaths in 2017. Except Punjab, all other provinces or regions registered a decline in violence. 4,131 casualties were reported in violent incidents in 2017, including 2,057 deaths and 2,074 injuries. In contrast, there were 2,613 deaths in 2016 and 4,647 in 2015.
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January - 2 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) including Sindh Rangers' Anti-Terrorist Wing and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) acting on prior intelligence killed three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Kaimkhani Colony area of Baldia Town i
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) including Sindh Rangers' Anti-Terrorist Wing and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) acting on prior intelligence killed three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Kaimkhani Colony area of Baldia Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 2, reports Dawn. An unspecified number of militants managed to escape the encounter while two Rangers and one CTD Personnel received bullet injuries. Two suicide jackets, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a 9MM pistol, and two Sub-Machine Guns (SMGs) were recovered from the militant hideout.
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January - 2 
Six Frontier Corps (FC) Personnel were injured in a suicide attack involving explosion followed by firing near an FC check post in the Baleli area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 2, reports Dawn. However, two militan
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Six Frontier Corps (FC) Personnel were injured in a suicide attack involving explosion followed by firing near an FC check post in the Baleli area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 2, reports Dawn. However, two militants were killed and twelve FC Personnel injured in the suicide attack, according to The Express Tribune.
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January - 2 
CPN-Maoist Centre leaders during the headquarters meeting of the party Centre on January 2 urged the party leadership to ensure that Pushpa Kamal Dahal becomes a powerful chief of the unified party if CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli is appointed the P
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CPN-Maoist Centre leaders during the headquarters meeting of the party Centre on January 2 urged the party leadership to ensure that Pushpa Kamal Dahal becomes a powerful chief of the unified party if CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli is appointed the Prime Minister, reports Kathmandu Post. With a section of CPN-UML leaders advocating joint-leadership, Maoist members are vocal about Dahal’s full-fledged command after the parties unite. Maoist leaders argue that as the larger party in the alliance the CPN-UML should get to choose whether it wants the PM’s post or the unified party’s chair. Maoist leader Devendra Poudel said after the meeting that his party wants full-fledged leadership of the unified force if the CPN-UML goes for the PM’s post and vice-versa.
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January - 2 
Government is preparing to hold National Assembly (NA) election on February 8 as per the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC), reports The Himalayan Times on January 2. “The government will most probably announce NA election
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Government is preparing to hold National Assembly (NA) election on February 8 as per the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC), reports The Himalayan Times on January 2. “The government will most probably announce NA election date as per the EC recommendation, which is February 8,” said Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Press Coordinator Govinda Pariyar. The Government is doing groundwork to fix NA election date, appoint province chiefs, fix the number of ministers in provincial cabinets and ready temporary headquarters of provinces, according to NC leader and Minister for Labour and Employment Farmullah Mansoor.
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January - 2 
The Government has proposed temporary headquarters for all seven provinces, from which administrative works of the respective provinces will be carried out for the time being, reports The Himalayan Times on January 2. According to Hari Pras
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The Government has proposed temporary headquarters for all seven provinces, from which administrative works of the respective provinces will be carried out for the time being, reports The Himalayan Times on January 2. According to Hari Prasad Panthi, Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, a team of experts headed by Joint-secretary Rajendra Paudel serving at the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) proposed Gothgaun of Morang as temporary headquarters of Province 1, Janakpur of Province 2, Thimi of Province 3, Pokhara of Province 4, Dang of Province 5, Surkhet of Province 6 and Deepayal or Dhangadhi of Province 7.
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January - 2 
Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan said, “I have not the slightest doubt that we made the correct decision in backing Mr. Sirisena”, reports The Hindu on January 3. He said, “We were sick of the Rajapaksa government which had
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Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan said, “I have not the slightest doubt that we made the correct decision in backing Mr. Sirisena”, reports The Hindu on January 3. He said, “We were sick of the Rajapaksa government which had been particularly unjust and unfair to the Tamil civilians. I have no regrets about the decision we made, though the Tamil people, and consequently those of us who represent them, expected greater performance from the government.”
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January - 2 
65 Islamic State (IS) militants and one civilian were killed and 18 other militants and 13 civilians were injured in air and ground raids by Afghan Security Forces (ASF) in Gorgore and Wangora areas of Haska Mena District in Nangarhar Province on Jan
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65 Islamic State (IS) militants and one civilian were killed and 18 other militants and 13 civilians were injured in air and ground raids by Afghan Security Forces (ASF) in Gorgore and Wangora areas of Haska Mena District in Nangarhar Province on January 2, reports Tolo News.
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January - 3 
A Border Security Force (BSF) Head Constable, identified as RP Hazra was killed in firing by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Samba sector in Samba District on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. According to report, RP H
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A Border Security Force (BSF) Head Constable, identified as RP Hazra was killed in firing by Pakistani Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Samba sector in Samba District on January 3, reports Daily Excelsior. According to report, RP Hazra, whose 51st birthday falls on January 3, sustained a gun shot in his abdomen while manning forward border post at Chak Dulma in Samba sector at 4.20 pm January 3. Immediately after ceasefire violation by Pakistani Rangers, the BSF jawans (troopers) from this side retaliated very effectively to silence the Pakistani guns. Pakistani Rangers also opened firing at Manyari and Pansar in Samba and Londi and Bobiya areas in Hiranagar sector for a brief period, leading to exchanges. The firing stopped after sometime.
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January - 3 
A hut belonging to a farmer of Rangpur village in the Chungajan area in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland boundary was set ablaze by unidentified assailants from Nagaland On January 3, reports Northeast Today. The Chungajan unit of All Assa
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A hut belonging to a farmer of Rangpur village in the Chungajan area in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland boundary was set ablaze by unidentified assailants from Nagaland On January 3, reports Northeast Today. The Chungajan unit of All Assam Students Union (AASU) on January 4 blocked roads at Chungajan and Gelabil near Nagaland demanding arrest of the assailants.
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January - 3 
A militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) identified as Athokpak Dinesh Singh alias Mathoi was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 3 from Pechi Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District. It has been revealed that the militant was involved in var
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A militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) identified as Athokpak Dinesh Singh alias Mathoi was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 3 from Pechi Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District. It has been revealed that the militant was involved in various extortion activities.
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January - 3 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has succeeded in establishing ‘Revolutionary People’s Committees’ (RPC) in many colonies on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border and re-emerging in Kerala, says Intelligence Sources, re
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has succeeded in establishing ‘Revolutionary People’s Committees’ (RPC) in many colonies on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border and re-emerging in Kerala, says Intelligence Sources, reports New Indian Express on January 4 (today). According to the reports, G Krishnamoorthy, 'central committee (CC) member' from Karnataka, has taken charge of Kerala operations in place of Kuppuswamy aka Kuppu Devaraj who was killed in an encounter at Nilambur in Malappuram District on November 24, 2016. Krishnamoorthy has been successful in organising meetings in these areas which were attended by People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) cadres. CPI-Maoist cadres are known to make their presence felt initially with lightning appearances and distribution of leaflets in potential areas of growth dare to form RPCs only after they get feelers that the ground is fertile. Maoists have succeeded in forming RPCs in half a dozen tribal colonies, including some in Attappadi.
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January - 3 
In a suspected extortion threat a trader dealing in cement escaped unhurt when unidentified assailants hurled a grenade at his shop at Khurai in Imphal East District on January 3, reports The Sentinel. Police said the grenade hit the roof of the
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In a suspected extortion threat a trader dealing in cement escaped unhurt when unidentified assailants hurled a grenade at his shop at Khurai in Imphal East District on January 3, reports The Sentinel. Police said the grenade hit the roof of the shop and failed to explode.
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January - 3 
One abductor who was involved in the December 31st abduction of a trader from Krishnai town in Assam who was released on January 3 was arrested by Police in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee state
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One abductor who was involved in the December 31st abduction of a trader from Krishnai town in Assam who was released on January 3 was arrested by Police in Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee stated that seven- member gang including two former Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Sengsan Momin alias Asong and Kalu were part of the abduction gang.
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Pakistan army also violated ceasefire for a brief period along Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch District on January 3 evening, reported Daily Excelsior. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side. Indian tro
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Pakistan army also violated ceasefire for a brief period along Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch District on January 3 evening, reported Daily Excelsior. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side. Indian troops retaliated effectively.
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January - 3 
Police arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant on January 3, identified as Kshetrimayum Biken alias Pamel alias Nongdol from Heibongpokpi area in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free
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Police arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant on January 3, identified as Kshetrimayum Biken alias Pamel alias Nongdol from Heibongpokpi area in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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January - 3 
Police arrested three persons including an OGW (over ground worker) from Pattan area of Baramulla District on January 3, adds Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) identified the trio as Miyser Majid Bhat, OGW, Muzafar Ahmad Hurra and Bashir Bh
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Police arrested three persons including an OGW (over ground worker) from Pattan area of Baramulla District on January 3, adds Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) identified the trio as Miyser Majid Bhat, OGW, Muzafar Ahmad Hurra and Bashir Bhat. The official said that arms and ammunition including a Chinese pistol, one magazine, four rounds, one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 60 rounds were recovered from them.
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January - 3 
Police have tightened security to check the possible influx of migrants after a draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in Assam, reports Northeast Today on January 4. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute has supervised
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Police have tightened security to check the possible influx of migrants after a draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in Assam, reports Northeast Today on January 4. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute has supervised security measures along the Assam-Manipur border. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stated that ‘Additional Police and paramilitary personnel have been rushed to Jiribam District to ensure that undesirable persons do not enter (our state)’. Police was also deployed along the Assam-Tamenglong highway and Jessami in Ukhrul District.
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January - 3 
Rh Raising, ‘convenor’ of the Steering Committee of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland’s (NSCN-IM), said on January 3 that in order to arrive at an amicable solution for both the Nagas and the Government o
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Rh Raising, ‘convenor’ of the Steering Committee of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland’s (NSCN-IM), said on January 3 that in order to arrive at an amicable solution for both the Nagas and the Government of India (GoI) has agreed that GoI and Nagas will co-exist as two entities and share sovereign power between the two entities, reports The Sangai Express. Rh Raising stated that ‘the historic Framework Agreement is the first Indo-Naga political agreement that opens up an era of a new relationship between the two’ and added that the agreement is the legacy of both NSCN-IM and GoI.
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January - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 3 from South Salmara Mankachar District tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The SFs also recovered gelatin sticks, 100 d
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on January 3 from South Salmara Mankachar District tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. The SFs also recovered gelatin sticks, 100 detonators and 15 bundles of detonating cords were recovered from him.
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January - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres indentified as Kunjam Joga (30), Muchaki Hadma (20), Madvi Deva (25), Muchaki Payka (27), Kuhrami Sukka (21), Madkam Kosa (45) and Madkam Hunga (41) under Bhejji
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres indentified as Kunjam Joga (30), Muchaki Hadma (20), Madvi Deva (25), Muchaki Payka (27), Kuhrami Sukka (21), Madkam Kosa (45) and Madkam Hunga (41) under Bhejji Police Station in Sukma District on January 3, reports New Indian Express. The arrested were cadres of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a frontal organisation of the CPI-Maoist, and involved in an attack on a Police team in Gacchanpalli forest in July, 2017. They are also wanted in case related to torching of a car and a motorcycle near Chikhalaguda in December 2017, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (south Bastar range), Sundarraj P.
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January - 3 
Several Barak Valley based organisations on January 3 expressed concern over the large number of names (from the Valley) that are yet to be published and the huge quantum of errors in the published list of draft National Register for Citizens (NRC),
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Several Barak Valley based organisations on January 3 expressed concern over the large number of names (from the Valley) that are yet to be published and the huge quantum of errors in the published list of draft National Register for Citizens (NRC), reports The Telegraph. The meeting said the names of 30-50 per cent people from the valley's three districts have been included in the first list and these too are full of errors. In Hailakandi, 217,571 names, out of 719,840, appeared in the first list (30 per cent). In Karimganj, 507,840 names, out of 1,324,096, are on the list (38.35 per cent). In Cachar, 642,679 names, out of 1,823,302, featured on the list (35.25 per cent). The groups will organise a public meeting, led by Barak Upatyaka Banga Sahitya O Sanskriti Sanmilan, [Barak valley Bangla literature and cultural organisation] in Silchar (Cachar District headquarter) on January 5 evening. Further, the Union Territory Demand Committee will take out rallies in Silchar on January 16.
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January - 3 
The Minister of State for Home Affairs (MoSHA) Hansraj Ahir on January 3 informed the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Parliament of India) that the process of demonetisation of Indian currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000, in November
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The Minister of State for Home Affairs (MoSHA) Hansraj Ahir on January 3 informed the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Parliament of India) that the process of demonetisation of Indian currency notes of INR 500 and INR 1,000, in November 2016 and onwards had severely hit the hawala transactions and Pakistan-printed Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), reports Business Standard. Around INR 9.8 million were recovered from Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) groups and the LWEs had also protested expressing their discontentment against the demonetisation, said Hansraj Ahir.
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January - 3 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on January 3 opposed before a Delhi court the bail application of an alleged stone pelter, arrested from Kashmir Valley in a terror case, citing his "anti-national" activities, reports The New In
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on January 3 opposed before a Delhi court the bail application of an alleged stone pelter, arrested from Kashmir Valley in a terror case, citing his "anti-national" activities, reports The New Indian Express. The NIA, probing funding of terror and separatist activities in the valley, told District Judge Poonam A Bamba that 24-year-old Javed Ahmed Bhat was involved in anti-national activities and took active participation in stone pelting on Security Forces (SFs). The agency said there were serious apprehension about Bhat fleeing from justice as well as the country and that he could tamper with evidences if released on bail. It further added that the investigation into the case was still on and the accused remained non-cooperative during the probe. The NIA arrested Bhat on September 5, 2017 for his alleged involvement in stone pelting and organising groups of youths who would throw stones at the security personnel involved in counter-insurgency operations. Bhat had moved the bail application through advocate M S Khan, claiming that he was wrongly implicated in the case.
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January - 3 
The Shillong Times reports that an Assamese trader identified as Samad Ali who was abducted near the North Garo Hills District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on December 31 was released on January 3 near the Garo Hills border, at Kukurkata in
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The Shillong Times reports that an Assamese trader identified as Samad Ali who was abducted near the North Garo Hills District along the Assam-Meghalaya border on December 31 was released on January 3 near the Garo Hills border, at Kukurkata in Goalpara District of Assam. The family of the victim allegedly paid a ransom amount of INR 1 million for the release.
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January - 3 
The Union Cabinet on January 3 approved an agreement between India and Myanmar on land border crossing which the government said would enhance economic interaction between people of the two countries, reports Hindustan Times. There are already f
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The Union Cabinet on January 3 approved an agreement between India and Myanmar on land border crossing which the government said would enhance economic interaction between people of the two countries, reports Hindustan Times. There are already free movement rights for people ordinarily residing in the border areas of both countries. The agreement will also facilitate movement of people on the basis of valid passports and visas which will enhance economic and social interaction between the two countries, a statement said. It is expected to provide connectivity and enhance interaction of the people from north-eastern states of India with those of Myanmar. The agreement will safeguard the traditional rights of the largely tribal communities residing along the border which are accustomed to free movement across the land border, the statement read.
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January - 3 
Unidentified militants shot dead a 25-year old man, identified as Arif Ahmad Sofi in Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that Arif Ahmad Sofi son of Mohammad Maqbool Sofi of Wahipora
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Unidentified militants shot dead a 25-year old man, identified as Arif Ahmad Sofi in Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that Arif Ahmad Sofi son of Mohammad Maqbool Sofi of Wahipora Unisoo, Handwara in Kupwara District (at present Herwan Bomia, Sopore with maternal home) was shot at around 7:25 pm by militants at point blank range. Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off the area soon after the incident and launched searches against the militants responsible for the killing.
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January - 3 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir, on January 3, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) said that as per government reports, there was no presence of ISIS [Islamic State or Dae
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir, on January 3, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) said that as per government reports, there was no presence of ISIS [Islamic State or Daesh], but that the Ansar Gazwat ul-Hind which was formed and led by Zakir Musa has been active on social media, reports News 18. “As per report, nothing has been established on the ground that ISIS is operating in any part of Kashmir valley. However, Ansar Gazwat ul-Hind formed and led by Zakir Musa has posted adverse materials on social media. There are reports that at present, Zakir Musa has support of no less than 10 militants,” said Ahir. The Minister also said that “no militant Tanzeem called Taliban is presently operating in any part of Kashmir valley.”Earlier this year, a group of unidentified militants addressed a rally in Pulwama where they warned people against supporting ‘un-Islamic Pakistan while seeking support for Taliban. Barely hours after Ahir made the statement in Parliament, Ansar Gazwat ul-Hind, on January 3, posted a video (similar to the one they had put out sometime ago) talking about Babri Masjid demolition on a messaging group, detailing the history, background and calling out Muslims in India to embrace jihad. On December 26, the group also posted an interview with Ustad Usama Mehmood, the spokesman of Al Qaeda of the sub-continent. In October this year, the outfit had released an audio clip on a conversation between the outfit’s leader Zakir Musa and slain militant Abu Dujana.
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January - 3 
A First Information Report (FIR) was launched against Hafeez Saeed’s organisation Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) and its subsidiary Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) for display of banners requesting donations in Koral Police station in Ghouri Town in Is
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A First Information Report (FIR) was launched against Hafeez Saeed’s organisation Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) and its subsidiary Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) for display of banners requesting donations in Koral Police station in Ghouri Town in Islamabad on January 3, reports Dawn. Two other FIRs were registered against the foundation at Golra and Shahzad Town police stations, respectively.
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A two member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa said on January 3 that that the sit-in staged by the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) was an "attack on Muslims by Muslims",
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A two member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa said on January 3 that that the sit-in staged by the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) was an "attack on Muslims by Muslims", reports Dawn. Attorney General (AG) Ashtar Ausuf told the Court that nine people in Punjab and three in Sindh were killed during the protests while 194 Police Officers were injured. AG confirmed that an estimated damage of PKR 139.5 million was incurred. The Court also questioned the employment status of TLY chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who was heading the protest.
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January - 3 
Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on January 3 that any ‘misunderstandings’ between United States (US) and Pakistan could negatively impact security situation in Afghanistan, repo
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Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on January 3 that any ‘misunderstandings’ between United States (US) and Pakistan could negatively impact security situation in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. He added that India played a destabilising role in the region and encouraged terrorism in Pakistan through Afghanistan territory. “Pakistan received only $15-20 billion in terms of Coalition Support Fund (CSF), while the national exchequer incurred $123 billion in losses in monetary terms besides other sacrifices to support US operations in its war against terror”, he said, adds The News.
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Karachi Police released a year-end report detailing its performance for the year 2017 on January 3, reports The Express Tribune. The report detailed that 184 criminals and 7,373 militants were killed in 480 encounters in Karachi in 2017.
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Karachi Police released a year-end report detailing its performance for the year 2017 on January 3, reports The Express Tribune. The report detailed that 184 criminals and 7,373 militants were killed in 480 encounters in Karachi in 2017.
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Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has been ‘secretly’ renamed as 'Al Murabitoon', reports ZEE News on January 4. The rechristening of JeM founded by Masood Azhar, who is wanted in India in connection
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Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has been ‘secretly’ renamed as 'Al Murabitoon', reports ZEE News on January 4. The rechristening of JeM founded by Masood Azhar, who is wanted in India in connection with several terror attack cases, has come at a time when India has been lobbying hard at the United Nations (UN) for more sanctions against the outfit. According to inputs received from the intelligence agencies, the JeM is now using its new identity to secure entry into the universities and colleges across Pakistan. Besides, the changed identity of the outfit is also being used to secure more funds for the organisation. The reports, claiming to have accessed documentary evidence, said that Masood Azhar is using this new identity for organising speech and debate competitions in schools and colleges in Pakistani cities of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalakot.If the intelligence agencies are to be believed, the renaming of JeM is a well-calculated move aimed at shielding the outfit from international scrutiny. However, this is not the sole reason behind JeM's renaming. JeM's new identity is also likely to help it in expanding its anti-India operations, report said. In view of a tough competition from as Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Taliban, the JeM has been under tremendous pressure to increase its influence in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Kashmir Valley.Several pamphlets inviting entries for debate competitions have been distributed in various schools and colleges in Pakistan in the name of ‘Al Murabitoon.’ Interestingly, top leaders of JeM have been invited to the events as guests. Another thing which draws immediate attention is the prize – special swords bearing the name of Masood Azhar as the 'Ameer of Mujahedeens' – being given to the winners and the runner-ups. All this comes to light at a time when the United States (US) President Donald Trump has threatened to cut USD 255 million in aid to Pakistan over its alleged terror activities.
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January - 3 
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Yagya Bahadur Thapa said preparations are underway to introduce an ordinance to extend the terms of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for the Investigation of Enforced Disappe
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Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Yagya Bahadur Thapa said preparations are underway to introduce an ordinance to extend the terms of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), reports Republica on January 4. "There have been demands to extend their terms for two years. I am personally in favor of extending their terms for a year. We are preparing to extend the terms of both the mechanisms soon," Minister Thapa said. The Government had last extended the terms of these two transitional justice mechanisms for a year on February 9, 2017 after their original two-year terms expired without even commencing their mandated tasks.
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January - 3 
Reiterating its position, the Election Commission (EC) on January 3 said that it cannot announce the results of the House of Representatives elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) category before the National Assembly (NA) elections, re
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Reiterating its position, the Election Commission (EC) on January 3 said that it cannot announce the results of the House of Representatives elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) category before the National Assembly (NA) elections, reports Kathmandu Post. Amid criticisms from leaders of the left alliance and street protests from their sister organizations, the EC clarified its stance through a statement, saying that constitutional and legal hurdles prevent it from announcing the Lower House election results under the PR category despite its wish to do so at the earliest. “As per the Article 84 (8) of the constitution and Clause 60 (4) of the Act on Elections to House of Representatives, the EC is unable to announce the seats obtained by the political parties under PR category and write to the political parties to recommend candidates to be elected before the elections to the Upper House are held,” the EC said in the statement.
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13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) financiers charged with supporting the terrorist group to stand trial in Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona on January 8 for providing financial support to the organization through a sophisticated mi
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13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) financiers charged with supporting the terrorist group to stand trial in Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona on January 8 for providing financial support to the organization through a sophisticated microcredit system, reports Colombo Page on January 4. The accused from Switzerland, Germany and Sri Lanka are charged with funneling more than $15.3 million to the terrorist organization. Between 1999 and 2009, they allegedly created a complex fundraising structure which involved coaxing members of the Tamil diaspora to obtain loans from banks. To raise higher amounts, the WTCC created fictitious companies in the name of borrowers that issued fake salary certificates.
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January - 3 
Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on January 3 that any ‘misunderstandings’ between United States (US) and Pakistan could negatively impact security situation in Afghanistan, repo
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Director General (DG) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said on January 3 that any ‘misunderstandings’ between United States (US) and Pakistan could negatively impact security situation in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. He added that India played a destabilising role in the region and encouraged terrorism in Pakistan through Afghanistan territory. “Pakistan received only $15-20 billion in terms of Coalition Support Fund (CSF), while the national exchequer incurred $123 billion in losses in monetary terms besides other sacrifices to support US operations in its war against terror”, he said, adds The News.
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A militant of the Liberal Democratic Council of Misingland (LDCM), ‘commander’ Rohan Patir, was arrested from Guwahati on January 4, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in the killing of loca
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A militant of the Liberal Democratic Council of Misingland (LDCM), ‘commander’ Rohan Patir, was arrested from Guwahati on January 4, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in the killing of local Indian National Congress leader Hiranya Doley in May 2017.
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January - 4 
A militant of the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as Angukavi Yepthomi was arrested for extorting money from new Market area in Dimapur on January 4, reports Morung Express.
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A militant of the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as Angukavi Yepthomi was arrested for extorting money from new Market area in Dimapur on January 4, reports Morung Express.
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January - 4 
A Pakistani intruder was killed as BSF personnel foiled a major infiltration attempt from across the IB in Arnia sector in Jammu District during wee hours of January 4 (today), reports The Indian Express. Sources said that BSF personnel noticed
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A Pakistani intruder was killed as BSF personnel foiled a major infiltration attempt from across the IB in Arnia sector in Jammu District during wee hours of January 4 (today), reports The Indian Express. Sources said that BSF personnel noticed movement of a group of 4-5 terrorists near the barbed wire fence under the cover of thick fog in the area. The BSF personnel opened fire killing one of them, while others managed to flee back to Pakistan side. The area has been cordoned off. More details is awaited.
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January - 4 
A total of 67 per cent names of people of Udalguri District figured in first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Sentinel on January 5. Moreover, 73 per cent people of Lakhimpur District were also included in the first
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A total of 67 per cent names of people of Udalguri District figured in first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Sentinel on January 5. Moreover, 73 per cent people of Lakhimpur District were also included in the first draft of NRC. Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Barun Bhuyan stated that ‘A total of 825,048 people out of 1,121,459 from 236,760 applicant families have been featured in the part draft. On the other hand, the inclusion of the rest 27 per cent people is on hold and the application and due documents supporting their citizenship are being verified’.
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January - 4 
Acting on a tip-off from a military intelligence (MI) unit, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army personnel arrested six persons involved in preparation and sale of fake stamps and identity documents of Indian Army in Baramulla District, reports 
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Acting on a tip-off from a military intelligence (MI) unit, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army personnel arrested six persons involved in preparation and sale of fake stamps and identity documents of Indian Army in Baramulla District, reports The Hindu on January 5. Security Forces (SFs) are jointly investigating a major security breach after nearly 10 SIM cards procured in the name of Army units using fake documents were seized in Baramulla District. At least six SIM cards had “ended up with the militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)”, sources said.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Baramulla, Imtiyaz Hussain said that six persons had been arrested. They have been identified as Sajad Ahmad Baba, Gowhar Ahmad Geelani, Abid Bilal Qadri, Mushtaq Shah aliasMastan, Azmatullah Bhat and Kanwol Jeet Singh, who runs a printing press. “Two more have been detained for questioning,” Hussain said. The racket came to light after tracking LeT militants for two months. “We have seized nearly 10 fake SIM cards so far. They were used for criminal activities,” he said. Initial investigation suggested that 30 SIM cards were issued on fake documents of Army units in north Kashmir. The modus operandi of the module, apparently operating at the behest of militants, was to create fake stamps of Army units and print forms.
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Addressing the threat of ongoing radicalisation and to interact directly with the citizens, the Punjab Police has aspired to launch its own Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts in the month of January, said Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) S
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Addressing the threat of ongoing radicalisation and to interact directly with the citizens, the Punjab Police has aspired to launch its own Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts in the month of January, said Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Suresh Arora on January 4, reports The Statesman. Providing the details of Punjab Police’s achievements of 2017 and further plans in 2018, the Punjab Police had dismantled eight terror modules with the arrests of 47 persons and seizure of 43 different weapons. Around 21 foreign nationals were accused of providing logistics and financial assistance to these terror modules, said DGP Suresh Arora. Comparing the crime data of 2016 and 2017, the homicide cases came down from 771 in 2016 to 656 in 2017, attempt to murder from 862 in 2016 to 795 in 2017, kidnapping/abduction related cases from 1591 in 2016 to 1462 in 2017, robbery cases from 147 in 2016 to 116 in 2017, and cases of dacoits from 43 in 2016 to 26 in 2017, added DGP Suresh Arora.
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January - 4 
After New Year eve (December 31) fidayeen (suicide) attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in south Kashmir, the security agencies in Kashmir Valley are apprehending more fidayeen attacks by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) mili
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After New Year eve (December 31) fidayeen (suicide) attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in south Kashmir, the security agencies in Kashmir Valley are apprehending more fidayeen attacks by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and have increased the security around the security installations, reports The New Indian Express on January 5. “Yes, there is apprehension of Fidayeen attack on security force camps in the Valley,” Inspector General (IG) CRPF Ravideep Singh Sahi said. He said there are also chances of militants carrying out grenade lobbing and hit-and-run attacks on Security Forces (SFs). “With Republic Day approaching, there are chances that militants may resort to attacks,” IG CRPF said.He said the security of camps has been reviewed after the New Year eve fidayeen attack on CRPF camp by three JeM militants, two of whom were locals. He said the security apparatus would be beefed up to foil any militant attacks. Sources said three militants who launched fidayeen attack on CRPF camp at Lethpora in Pulwama District on December 31 belonged to Afzal Guru Squad of Jaish.“The Afzal Guru Squad was written in one of the AK-47 rifle of the militants killed in the 36-hour encounter in CRPF camp,” they said. According to sources, the militants who had participated in District Police Lines Pulwama and Airport fidayeen attacks last year (2017) had also written Afzal Guru squad on the wall and warned of taking revenge of Afzal Guru’s killing. A Senior Police official said a group of Jaish militants is on run and they may be planning another fidayeen attack on security installations in the Valley.
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January - 4 
Arunachal Pradesh Government has taken all possible measures to prevent likely spillover of illegal migrants into the state from neighboring Assam, in the aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) publication, reports Assam Tribune&nb
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Arunachal Pradesh Government has taken all possible measures to prevent likely spillover of illegal migrants into the state from neighboring Assam, in the aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) publication, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. An official release said that Chief Minister (CM) Prema Khandu has sought detailed information from the Director General of Police (DGP) about the status of the border areas in the wake of part draft NRC publication. Assuring that the situation is normal in the state, the DGP apprised the CM that all border district Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been alerted and directed to coordinate with their Assam counterparts.
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January - 4 
Dimapur Police arrested two militants of Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) in Dimapur for extorting money from traders on January 4, reports Morung express. The arrestees have been identified as ‘private’ Joel Z
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Dimapur Police arrested two militants of Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) in Dimapur for extorting money from traders on January 4, reports Morung express. The arrestees have been identified as ‘private’ Joel Zeliang and Ghoikhu Swu.
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January - 4 
Government of India (GoI) is likely to convene a tripartite meeting at the political level to review implementation of the Assam Accord, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed this to a delegation of
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Government of India (GoI) is likely to convene a tripartite meeting at the political level to review implementation of the Assam Accord, reports Assam Tribune on January 5. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed this to a delegation of the All Assam Students Union (AASU).The student body called on the Union Home Minister at his Parliament House office accompanied by Bodo People’s Front (BPF) MP Biswajit Daimary. The delegation led by AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya was told that the Centre was committed to implement the Assam Accord. The Union Home Minister stated that meeting on the Assam Accord would be convened within 15-20 days with the AASU, in which Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal would also be invited.
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January - 4 
Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, along with top Indian Police officials will be attending three-day conference commencing from January 6 at Border Security Force (BSF) academy, in Tekanpur of Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Daily
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Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, along with top Indian Police officials will be attending three-day conference commencing from January 6 at Border Security Force (BSF) academy, in Tekanpur of Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Daily Excelsior on January 5. Besides other issues, cyberterrorism, the impact of social-media on society, cross-border terrorism, and radicalisation of youth will be discussed during the conference. The meet would be attended by Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, and the officers of Director General of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) ranks from all States and Central Police organisations, said an unnamed UMHA official.
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January - 4 
Indicating a significant presence in the region and a sign of their growing strength in Kerala, groups of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were spotted a total of 91 times along the Kerala side of the inter-State border between Ker
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Indicating a significant presence in the region and a sign of their growing strength in Kerala, groups of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were spotted a total of 91 times along the Kerala side of the inter-State border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu throughout 2017, the Nilgiris District Police said, reports The Hindu on January 5 (today). No recorded instance of intrusion from Kerala side, claim Police. These include both direct sightings by the Police and those by locals living in the villages along the border. Officials said that the Maoists, belonging to four Dalams (armed squad) – the Bhavani Dalam in Palakkad, Nadugani Dalam in Malappuram, Kabani Dalam in Wayanad and Siruvani Dalam in Palakkad – are known to be active in the region. “Of the four, the Siruvani Dalam is believed to be defunct, but we have intelligence that some of their members could be active,” said a Police officer involved with anti-Maoist operation. Though the number of sightings of Maoists has increased over the last few years, the Nilgiris District Superintendent of Police (SP), Murali Rambha, said that there has not been a single incursion of any radical left-wing groups into the Nilgiris.
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January - 4 
Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the main entrance of Mantripukhri in Imphal West District on January 1, reports E-pao. According to sources, a Police patrolling party found the IED on the road side, along Imphal-Dimapu
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Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the main entrance of Mantripukhri in Imphal West District on January 1, reports E-pao. According to sources, a Police patrolling party found the IED on the road side, along Imphal-Dimapur highway. Later Bomb Disposal Squad disposed off the IED.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered belongings from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Madanpur Police Station in Pacharukhiya Jungle of Aurangabad District on January 4, reports Jagran. During the search operat
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered belongings from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Madanpur Police Station in Pacharukhiya Jungle of Aurangabad District on January 4, reports Jagran. During the search operation, three Pithu, two blankets, two ground seats, utensils, uniforms, soap and sweaters recovered by SFs.
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January - 4 
Terming it as a ‘knee-jerk reaction’, India has dismissed the threat posed by the United Kingdom (UK) based ‘The Sikh Federation’ to encourage the Gurudwara (Sikh temple) diasporas to place a ban on the visits
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Terming it as a ‘knee-jerk reaction’, India has dismissed the threat posed by the United Kingdom (UK) based ‘The Sikh Federation’ to encourage the Gurudwara (Sikh temple) diasporas to place a ban on the visits of officials representing the Indian Government, reports The Hindu on January 5. The announcement by The Sikh Federation is a sign of fear about the strong relation between the Indian Government officials and the Sikh Diaspora dispersed globally, said India’s Deputy High Commissioner to London, UK Dinesh Patnaik. The Sikh Federation believed to have support of around 70 Gurudwaras based in UK and around 300 organisations outside India supporting this ban. The recent tactic of Indian authorities to target Sikh Diaspora when they [Sikhs] visits their homeland; the arrest of British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal is one of such cases, said Bhai Amrik Singh, Chair of the Sikh Federation, UK.
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January - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 4 inflicted heavy casualties and damages on Pakistan by killing and injuring a number of Rangers, most likely around a dozen, smashing their two mortar posts and thwarting an infiltration attempt along the I
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 4 inflicted heavy casualties and damages on Pakistan by killing and injuring a number of Rangers, most likely around a dozen, smashing their two mortar posts and thwarting an infiltration attempt along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. Though there was no official word from the BSF on ‘exact number of casualties’, both fatal and non-fatal, suffered by the Rangers, reliable reports said the number could be ‘around a dozen’. “Many Rangers have been killed or injured in retaliatory firing by the BSF after the BSF Head Constable RP Hazra was martyred yesterday [January 3] afternoon in Pakistan firing at Chak Dulma in Samba sector,” reports said, adding that there was panic among the Rangers, which was quite visible with ambulances taking repeated rounds of forward areas of Sialkot sector of Pakistan.Three civilians were also injured on Pakistan side as they were caught in the retaliatory firing even though the BSF directly targeted the posts of Rangers and not the civilian areas to avenge the killing of Hazra. “Two mortar posts of the Rangers were located, targeted and destroyed in retaliatory action by the BSF opposite Samba sector post-martyrdom of Hazra,” reports said, adding these Pakistani posts were planning to target civilian population in Samba sector by firing mortar shells in the forward villages along the IB. However, the BSF undertook pre-emptive action and razed to ground both the Pakistani mortar posts across Samba sector. The Rangers manning these two posts were either killed or injured, reports said. Also, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing and shelling posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on January 3 night, reports Daily Excelsior. “The unprovoked fire from Pakistan started first from small arms which later coupled with mortar shelling throughout the night”, sources said.Meanwhile, the BSF has launched ‘Operation Alert’ along over 200 kilometer long IB in Jammu to curb the increasing movement of infiltrating militants from across the border, adds Daily Excelsior. “There are inputs that there is movement of militants and accordingly, we have declared ‘Ops Alert’ on the border,” Inspector General (IG) of BSF Jammu Frontier, Ram Awatar said.
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January - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has forward its appeal to the NIA court; seeking permission to interrogate two Islamic State (IS) accused—Manseed alias Omar al-Hindi and Safvan alias Rayyan, the first and fifth accus
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has forward its appeal to the NIA court; seeking permission to interrogate two Islamic State (IS) accused—Manseed alias Omar al-Hindi and Safvan alias Rayyan, the first and fifth accused, respectively in the Kanakamala (Kannur District of Kerala) IS module case, reports The New Indian Express on January 5. Manseed was a resident of Thalassery city of Kannur District whereas Safvan resided at Tirur town of Malappuram District in Kerala. Both accused are IS sympathisers who coordinated to attack key establishments and persons at various places in South India. As a part of ‘Hadiya case’, the accused persons knew Shafin Jahan and had communication with him. Therefore, there is a need to confirm some information regarding the matter, said an unnamed NIA officer. The NIA court will proceed to the petition on January 5.
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January - 4 
The Union Government has sanctioned around 5,500 kilometres of National Highways and State roads for improvement of road connectivity in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas in eight States, Parliament was informed on January 4, rep
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The Union Government has sanctioned around 5,500 kilometres of National Highways and State roads for improvement of road connectivity in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas in eight States, Parliament was informed on January 4, reports Sify News. The Government had in 2009 approved a Road Requirement Plan (RRP) for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas of 34 Districts in eight States - Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. "Original RRP envisages development of 5,565 km length of national highways and state roads to two-lane at a cost of Rs 7,300 crore," Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Mansukh L. Mandaviya told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) in a written reply. "As per proposals received from state PWDs based on site requirement, a length of 5,422 km was sanctioned for Rs 8,585 crore," he informed.
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January - 4 
The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal, rejecting accusation made by the ULFA that he was obstructing the peace process, said that his "straightforward, sincere and honest" approach should not be mistaken for obstinacy. He also mentioned that violence
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The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal, rejecting accusation made by the ULFA that he was obstructing the peace process, said that his "straightforward, sincere and honest" approach should not be mistaken for obstinacy. He also mentioned that violence and peace talks could not go together, reports Sentinel. "To bring the peace process back on track, the ULFA will have to stop violence, including extortion and kidnapping," said the Home Secretary.
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January - 4 
Three militants of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 from Ambagaon in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Gwmsar Daimary
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Three militants of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) on January 4 from Ambagaon in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Gwmsar Daimary alias Gwbrah, Bwhwisat Basumatary alias Barhungkha and Ashish Daimary alias Akhai and one linkman Anjalu Kachari Brahma. One .9mm pistol with magazine and 3 rounds live ammunition, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine, 5 rounds live ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the militants.
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January - 4 
Unidentified militant shot dead a civilian identified as Loukrakpam Sananingthem Singh on January 4 at Lamsang Khunou area in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) later claimed responsibility for th
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Unidentified militant shot dead a civilian identified as Loukrakpam Sananingthem Singh on January 4 at Lamsang Khunou area in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) later claimed responsibility for the incident. The victim was earlier arrested in connection with a sexual assault case in 2015.
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January - 4 
Upon the specific inputs provided by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), the security of the United States (US) Consulate General and The American Library in Kolkata (West Bengal) was elevated to a level-up on January 4, following a terror thr
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Upon the specific inputs provided by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), the security of the United States (US) Consulate General and The American Library in Kolkata (West Bengal) was elevated to a level-up on January 4, following a terror threat to the US establishments across the country, reports Times of India. However, the entry and exit checkpoints of the US establishments was at ‘maximum’ security and has been reviewed twice in a day by the senior Police officials and Station-in-Charge of the Shakespeare Sarani Police Station of South Division, Kolkata (West Bengal). As per the protocol, the entire area has been monitored with security details and security steps are reviewed routinely, said an unnamed senior Police official.
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January - 4 
An IED planted near the residence of Malik Hayat Gul of Masood Adamzai in Safi Tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in FATA went off early on January 4, reports Dawn. No casualties or injuries were reported.
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An IED planted near the residence of Malik Hayat Gul of Masood Adamzai in Safi Tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in FATA went off early on January 4, reports Dawn. No casualties or injuries were reported.
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January - 4 
An IED recovered and defused by the Bomb Diposal Unit (BDU) of Mohmand Rifles at Olai Top Border area in Biazai sub-division in Mohmand Agency in FATA on January 4, reports Dawn.
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An IED recovered and defused by the Bomb Diposal Unit (BDU) of Mohmand Rifles at Olai Top Border area in Biazai sub-division in Mohmand Agency in FATA on January 4, reports Dawn.
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Eight militants among fifteen suspects were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan from Districts of Zhob, Sibbi, Nasirabad (Dera Murad Jamali), Bolan (Mach), and Quetta (Killi Ismail); on January 4, reports The Express Tribune. 70 kilogram
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Eight militants among fifteen suspects were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan from Districts of Zhob, Sibbi, Nasirabad (Dera Murad Jamali), Bolan (Mach), and Quetta (Killi Ismail); on January 4, reports The Express Tribune. 70 kilograms of explosive, weapons and ammunition and communication equipment were also recovered.
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January - 4 
Four missiles were fired near sub-division complex Bahai Daag in Mamad Kore area of Khewazai Biazai in Mohmand agency of FATA from across the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border on January 4, reports Dawn. No casualties or injuries were reported.
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Four missiles were fired near sub-division complex Bahai Daag in Mamad Kore area of Khewazai Biazai in Mohmand agency of FATA from across the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border on January 4, reports Dawn. No casualties or injuries were reported.
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January - 4 
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert on January 4 said that United States (US) will suspend all security aid to Pakistan starting from January 5 until Islamabad acts against terrorist groups, reports The Indian Express. The s
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State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert on January 4 said that United States (US) will suspend all security aid to Pakistan starting from January 5 until Islamabad acts against terrorist groups, reports The Indian Express. The suspension includes USD 255 million in Foreign Military Funding (FMF) for the fiscal year 2016 as mandated by the US Congress and USD 900 million of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) money to Pakistan for the fiscal year 2017. “It has been more than four months since the President’s speech and despite a sustained high-level engagement by this administration with the Government of Pakistan, the Taliban and the Haqqani Network continue to find sanctuary inside Pakistan as they plot to destabilise Afghanistan and also attack US and allied personnel,” Nauert said. She added that the cut is not permanent. However the suspension of FMF for 2016 was announced back in September 2017 and the State Department could not confirm the exact figure of what extra amount of aid had been suspended beyond $255 million in FMF for 2016 during the press briefing. Earlier, the US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert had said on January 4 that it had placed Pakistan on a special watch list for ‘severe violations of religious freedom’, reports Indian Express.Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal on January 5 said that Pakistan had fought war against terrorism largely from its own resources and it cost the country $120 billion in last 15 years, reports The Nation. “[The] impact of US’ decision on pursuit of common objectives is also likely to emerge more clearly in due course of time. It, however, needs to be appreciated that Pakistan has fought the war against terrorism largely from its own resources. We are determined to continue to do all it takes to secure the lives of our citizens and broader stability in the region,” he said in a statement.Also, MFA Pakistan Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal in response to a question on Pakistani response to potential US strikes in settled areas of Pakistani territory said on January 4 that the Military had already stated that “any such actions would get a befitting response”, reports The Nation.Separately, US Republican Senator Rand Paul said that he would introduce a bill that would stop all US aid to Pakistan, reports Times of India on January 5. "US should not give one penny to countries that burn our flag and chant Death to America. Countries like Pakistan that stonewall access to key information in fighting terrorism don't deserve our money," he said.
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January - 4 
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) Chief Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi said that TLYRA will fight upcoming 2018 elections in Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune on January 5. Speaking at Liaquat Bagh in ceremony to honour people kill
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Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) Chief Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi said that TLYRA will fight upcoming 2018 elections in Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune on January 5. Speaking at Liaquat Bagh in ceremony to honour people killed during the Faizabad protests he said that “In Faizabad, we sacrificed only eight lives fighting the blasphemy, but if circumstances demand, we will be ready to sacrifice millions of lives”. A top leader Pir Afzal Qadri released a 12-point manifesto promising an equitable distribution of wealth and inclusion of Islamic teachings in the curriculum.
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January - 4 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and four militants were arrested in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 4, reports Dawn. The deceased milit
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and four militants were arrested in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 4, reports Dawn. The deceased militants, included wanted Zahir Shah and his unidentified accomplice, who were responsible for the killing of Army Major Ishaq during an encounter initiated by the Security Forces (SFs) on November 22, 2017, in the same area.
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January - 4 
An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on January 4 to finalize the announcement of National Assembly (NA) election date, appointment of province chiefs and declaration of temporary provincial headquarters failed to reach co
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An all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on January 4 to finalize the announcement of National Assembly (NA) election date, appointment of province chiefs and declaration of temporary provincial headquarters failed to reach consensus, reports The Himalayan Times. PM Deuba put forth a proposal to finalise these matters on the basis of political consensus in the all-party meeting held in Baluwatar, in line with his plan to decide on the aforementioned issues in a Cabinet meeting.
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January - 4 
CPN-Maoist Centre Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal on January 4 stated that the process of forming the new Government would move ahead after the NA election, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a press meet jointly organized by Press Chautari
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CPN-Maoist Centre Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal on January 4 stated that the process of forming the new Government would move ahead after the NA election, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a press meet jointly organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Chitwan, and Press Centre, Chitwan, at Bharatpur airport, Dahal claimed that the CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre would be unified before formation of the new Government. “Discussions on party unification are under way and are moving in a positive direction. We are working to finalise the unification modality before the new government is formed,” said Dahal.
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January - 4 
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s office in Province-1 has failed to meet its target in investigating the complaints related to the serious human rights violation during the Maoist insurgency, reports The Himalayan Times on
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s office in Province-1 has failed to meet its target in investigating the complaints related to the serious human rights violation during the Maoist insurgency, reports The Himalayan Times on January 5. The provincial office of the commission set up seven months ago was supposed to probe over 1,000 complaints. Investigation expert Mina Sedain at the office, however, attributed the below-expectation progress to the two elections. “The Commission had been entrusted with the investigation of 1,207 cases in the first phase but as there were elections one after another, we have so far investigated only 285 cases and sent them back to the commission’s central office,” she said, adding that they had, however, completed primary investigation of all conflict-era human rights violation cases.
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January - 4 
AAM Humayun Kabir, Chittagong chief of the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit of the Police said that in order to stay under the law enforcement agencies’ radar, militants have changed tactics and are now assuming code numbe
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AAM Humayun Kabir, Chittagong chief of the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crimes (CTTC) unit of the Police said that in order to stay under the law enforcement agencies’ radar, militants have changed tactics and are now assuming code numbers, instead of aliases, to identify themselves, reports Dhaka Tribune on January 5. Police learnt this information after interrogating two Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) militants Asfaqur Rahman alias Rasel (22) and Rakibul Hasan Jony alias Salahuddin (19) who were arrested from East Madarbari area in Chittagong District on January 1. Ashfaqur, who is the ‘deputy commander’ of Neo-JMB’s Chittagong unit, spilled this information during interrogation, said Kabir. Assuming fake names has been a common tactic used by militants to dodge law enforcement agencies. A member of a militant outfit would assume three to four names on an average. However, since aliases have proven to be ineffective in hiding their identities, militants are now using code numbers, Humayun told. One militant does not know another’s code number; only the ameer or the chief of the outfit are aware of the code number of each operative.
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January - 4 
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on January 4 said that HRCSL received 5,614 complaints in the first three quarters of 2017 and 1,174 of them have been incidents of unlawful arrest by Police and torture, reports Colombo Page. The Cha
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Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on January 4 said that HRCSL received 5,614 complaints in the first three quarters of 2017 and 1,174 of them have been incidents of unlawful arrest by Police and torture, reports Colombo Page. The Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Deepika Udagama said at a media briefing at the Commission that HRCSL has received 770 complaints on neglect of administrative responsibilities. Out of those, 436 complaints were against the police and 334 were against other government institutions for not noting the complaints made. In addition, state officials have lodged 1002 complaints of administrative injustices they encountered within their own institutions.
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January - 4 
13 civilians were killed and 18 others were injured in a suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State (IS) in Banaee area in 9th Police District of Kabul City/District in Kabul Province on January 4, reports Tolo News.
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13 civilians were killed and 18 others were injured in a suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State (IS) in Banaee area in 9th Police District of Kabul City/District in Kabul Province on January 4, reports Tolo News.
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January - 5 
A civilian identified as Sukur Ali, who was abducted on January 2 was rescued from Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The Police also arrested four abductors identified as Jandal Ch Sangma, Julius Ch Sangma, Bre
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A civilian identified as Sukur Ali, who was abducted on January 2 was rescued from Bajengdoba in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The Police also arrested four abductors identified as Jandal Ch Sangma, Julius Ch Sangma, Brendil R Marak and Sangna A Sangma. The victim was abducted from Lakhipur in Goalpara District in Assam. Assam Tribune further adds that the abductors had demanded INR 12.5 million.
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January - 5 
All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) ‘president’ Hawa Bagang on January 5 stated that people of Arunachal Pradesh will never accept granting of citizenship to refugees including the Chakmas and Hajongs, reports Northea
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All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) ‘president’ Hawa Bagang on January 5 stated that people of Arunachal Pradesh will never accept granting of citizenship to refugees including the Chakmas and Hajongs, reports Northeast Today. He also added that asking for citizenship with unrelenting attitude within Arunachal Pradesh will boomerang and the people of the State will never accept it. The statement was made during a joint high-power committee meeting on the Chakma and Hajong issue which was attended by Arunachal Pradesh Home Secretary GS Meena, along with Chakma and Hajong representatives.
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January - 5 
India and Indonesia, on January 5, has called upon all nations to contain the providing of state-sponsorship of terrorism and restrict their territories for being used by the terror outfits as a ‘safe haven’, reports The Economic Tim
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India and Indonesia, on January 5, has called upon all nations to contain the providing of state-sponsorship of terrorism and restrict their territories for being used by the terror outfits as a ‘safe haven’, reports The Economic Times. Addressing the fifth meeting of the Joint Commission with Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)—Retno Marsudi, India’s Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Sushma Swaraj has emphasised the India and Indonesia are ‘natural partners’ in the process of peace and prosperity and both countries equally condemned terrorism in all of its manifestations, irrespective of its origin and propaganda.
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January - 5 
Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anuj Dhanvar alias Pankaj, at Silafari village after an exchange of
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Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anuj Dhanvar alias Pankaj, at Silafari village after an exchange of fire in Gumla District on January 5, reports Prabhat Khabhar. Two PFLI cadres Prakash Uraon ‘area commander’ and Sanjay Tiger managed to escape and hiding at Tongri.
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January - 5 
Kerala Police recovered explosives from under the Kuttippuram Bridge across the Bharathapuzha River at Kuttippuram in Malappuram District on December 5, reports Mathrubhumi. The explosives found are remotely operated and are made for the Indian
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Kerala Police recovered explosives from under the Kuttippuram Bridge across the Bharathapuzha River at Kuttippuram in Malappuram District on December 5, reports Mathrubhumi. The explosives found are remotely operated and are made for the Indian Army in Maharashtra. Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are suspected to be in possession of Claymore mines, used exclusively by the Indian Army, said Police.
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January - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 5 busted a temporary hideout of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) near Namdapha Reserve forest in Changlang District, reports Northeast Today. No militants were present in the tempor
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 5 busted a temporary hideout of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) near Namdapha Reserve forest in Changlang District, reports Northeast Today. No militants were present in the temporary camp. According to Army Public Relations Officer (PRO), the militants had been using the hideout as place of transit and had been terrorizing and carrying out extortion from villagers of Miao circle.
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January - 5 
SFs on January 5 arrested an arms peddler, identified as Sumlianthang in Manja in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune. SFs also recovered 12 Neogel sticks, 34 detonators and 12 fuse wires.
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SFs on January 5 arrested an arms peddler, identified as Sumlianthang in Manja in Karbi Anglong District, reports Assam Tribune. SFs also recovered 12 Neogel sticks, 34 detonators and 12 fuse wires.
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January - 5 
Six militants including two militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and four Kitovi-Neokpao faction of NSCN (NSCN-KN) were arrested at Meluri town in Phek District on January 5, reports Northeast Today. S
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Six militants including two militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and four Kitovi-Neokpao faction of NSCN (NSCN-KN) were arrested at Meluri town in Phek District on January 5, reports Northeast Today. Security Forces (SFs) also recovered one carbine machine gun (CMG), two pistols, ammunition of various calibers and one hand grenade along with various incriminating documents. According to authorities, the arrested militants were involved in extortion and threatening local population.
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January - 5 
Telangana Police arrested three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) indentified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi (29), Ramesh and Nandhini at Venkatapuram centre of Eturnagaram in Jaishankar Bhup
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Telangana Police arrested three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) indentified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi (29), Ramesh and Nandhini at Venkatapuram centre of Eturnagaram in Jaishankar Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hindu. Madivi Pande hails from Urren village, Bairanghad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. She worked at different levels from 2009 in CPI-Maoist. She worked in the ‘jan militia’ from 2009 to 2010 and in the Marthur Local Organization Squad (LOS) from 2010 to 2011 and with Bairanghad LOS, in 2013 with the Bairanghad Platoon, and in 2014 Gangaloor LOS. Madivi Pande has been working as the protection ‘platoon commander’ of 'central committee (CC) member' Katakam Sudharshan aka Anand aka Duladadha, and participated in several offences in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, said Eturnagaram, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rahul Hegde. She was involved in set ablaze of road construction vehicles at Tekulagdudem village of Wazeedu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in January 2015 and took part in exchange of fire with the Police at Jella forest area near Kodijuttugutta in May 2015, added Hedge.
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January - 5 
The Minister of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT) Ravi Shankar Prasad, on January 5, informed the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Parliament of India) that in 2016, total 12,317 cases of cybercrime were registered wh
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The Minister of Electronics & Information Technology (MoE&IT) Ravi Shankar Prasad, on January 5, informed the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Parliament of India) that in 2016, total 12,317 cases of cybercrime were registered which depicts the significant growth in comparison to last three years, reports The First Post. The data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the Indian-Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), around 79 phishing attacks had affected 22 financial institutions, 13 cases were related to affecting ATMs, Point-of-Sales (PoS) systems and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has registered total of 12,520 cases of credit-card frauds in the quarter of April-September 2017. As of now there are no reports of any financial fraud related to Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) application but the Government is alert, said Ravi Shankar Prasad.
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January - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi of Ernakulam District in Kerala on January 5 granted permission to NIA for interrogating two Islamic State (IS) accused operatives, Omar al-Hindi and Safvan alias Rayyan of Kanakamala I
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi of Ernakulam District in Kerala on January 5 granted permission to NIA for interrogating two Islamic State (IS) accused operatives, Omar al-Hindi and Safvan alias Rayyan of Kanakamala IS module case as a part of Hadiya case of ‘love-jihad’, reports The Hindu. The NIA team consists of IT experts would interrogate two accused on January 8 at the Viyyur Central jail in Thrissur, Thrissur District (Kerala), in the presence of jail superintendent. The NIA team will question if Shafin Jahan, husband of Hadiya had any connections with IS operatives or IS module in Kerala. The Kanakamala IS module was planning to attack sensitive places and key personalities in various regions in South India.
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January - 5 
The Pakistani army on January 5 resorted to shelling and also fired from small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked
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The Pakistani army on January 5 resorted to shelling and also fired from small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked firing of small arms and automatic weapons and also shelling from late this afternoon in Shahpur sector of Poonch district along the LoC,” sources said. Indian troops replied back, leading to heavy exchanges for some time, they added. There were no reports of any casualties or damage on the Indian side.
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January - 5 
The Police have arrested a ‘platoon commander’ and two ‘militia’ members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Venkatapuram in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hans India. The ar
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The Police have arrested a ‘platoon commander’ and two ‘militia’ members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Venkatapuram in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hans India. The arrested were identified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi, working as protection ‘platoon commander’ of the ‘central committee (CC) member’ Katakam Sudharshan aka Anand aka Duladadha, and the militia members - Ramesh and Nandini of Bheeram village in the District.
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January - 5 
The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on January 5, rejected a plea of Kafeel Ansari—an accused in Mumbai triple blast happened on July 13, 2011, reports The Hindustan Times. Kafeel Ansari—a suspe
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The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on January 5, rejected a plea of Kafeel Ansari—an accused in Mumbai triple blast happened on July 13, 2011, reports The Hindustan Times. Kafeel Ansari—a suspected member of Indian Mujahideen (IM) was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on May 19, 2012, for his involvement in criminal conspiracy and providing logistic support to the perpetrators for the blasts on July 13, 2011 which killed 27 and injured 127 people.
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January - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were gunned down in an encounter in Muduvandi-Kawadgaon forest axis in Bijapur District on January 5, reports News 18. “The operation, involving composite fo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were gunned down in an encounter in Muduvandi-Kawadgaon forest axis in Bijapur District on January 5, reports News 18. “The operation, involving composite forces of (Central Reserve Police Force) CRPF's elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) 204th battalion and District Reserve Guard (DRG), was launched last night in the interiors of Gangaloor, located around 450 kilometres away from here (State capital, Raipur),” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar Range) Sundarraj P, said. After the encounter, during search, two Maoists clad in ‘uniform’ were found dead at the spot. Besides, one .303 rifle, one 12 bore gun and one country-made pistol, were also recovered from there, the DIG added.
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January - 5 
355 suspected persons were arrested by Police during search operations in various areas of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Nation on January 6. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat, thirty-three proclaimed
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355 suspected persons were arrested by Police during search operations in various areas of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Nation on January 6. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat, thirty-three proclaimed offenders and a number of Afghan citizens living in the area without valid travelling documents were among the arrested people. Arms and ammunition were recovered from them.
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January - 5 
A Frontier Corps (FC) Personal was injured in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Ainger area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 5, reports The Nation.
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A Frontier Corps (FC) Personal was injured in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Ainger area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 5, reports The Nation.
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January - 5 
Afghan Deputy Ambassador to Pakistan Zardasht Shams on January 5 said that the Deputy Governor of Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Qazi Mohammad Nabi Ahmadi, abducted from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in October 27 2017, has been released o
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Afghan Deputy Ambassador to Pakistan Zardasht Shams on January 5 said that the Deputy Governor of Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Qazi Mohammad Nabi Ahmadi, abducted from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in October 27 2017, has been released on January 4, reports Daily Times. Ahmadi’s brother, Habibullah, who was also abducted, has not yet been freed.
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January - 5 
CTD recovered 10 ‘block bombs’ and several suicide vests near Guru Mandir neighbourhood of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 5, reports The Express Tribune.
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CTD recovered 10 ‘block bombs’ and several suicide vests near Guru Mandir neighbourhood of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 5, reports The Express Tribune.
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January - 5 
National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) will conduct research on the footprints of Islamic State (IS) group in Pakistan and its linkage with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al Qaeda and other militant networks confirmed Senate Standing Committ
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National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) will conduct research on the footprints of Islamic State (IS) group in Pakistan and its linkage with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Al Qaeda and other militant networks confirmed Senate Standing Committee on Internal Security under the chairmanship of Rehman Malik on January 5, reports Dawn. Rehman Malik also asked NACTA to take steps for capacity-building of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to effectively combat cyber terrorism and crimes. NACTA’s National Coordinator Ihsan Ghani presented a report on implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) over the last three years covering 20 salient points of the anti-terrorism plan confirmed that 483 militants had been convicted since partial lifting of moratorium on death penalty in March 2015 (period not specified).
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January - 5 
Sixteen Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants of the Ustad Aslam faction were arrested in a joint operation by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police and Sindh Rangers in Sohrab Goth and Mominabad areas of Karachi the provincial capi
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Sixteen Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants of the Ustad Aslam faction were arrested in a joint operation by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police and Sindh Rangers in Sohrab Goth and Mominabad areas of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 5, reports The Express Tribune. Firing took place during the Sohrab Goth raid. The militants were identified as Rafiullah Arif alias Qari, Abdul Majid alias Mufti, Mohammad Younis Arif Ans alias Yousuf Saleem, Mohammad Razaq, Shams Alhuda alias Maulvi, Umar Khaliq alias Hussain, Mohammad Junaid alias Abdul Manan, Junaid Ahmed, Khan Bahadur, Abdul Gaffar alias Abu Huraira, Mohammad Zainul Abideen alias Siddiqui Arif Saifullah, Saifullah, Mohammad Asif, Sanaullah, Abdulaziz and Umar Ali, adds Dawn. Arms and ammunition including hand grenades and explosives were also recovered.
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January - 5 
The Government on January 5 decided to extend the tenure of Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by a year, reports The Himalayan Times. A decision to this effect was t
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The Government on January 5 decided to extend the tenure of Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by a year, reports The Himalayan Times. A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet. According to Minister of Supplies Bahadur Bishwakarma, the Government would send an ordinance to the President proposing to extend the term of the two transitional mechanisms by a year. Terms of TRC and CIEDP end on February 10.
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January - 5 
The Government on January 5 decided to hold the National Assembly (NA) election on February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s official residence in Baluwatar t
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The Government on January 5 decided to hold the National Assembly (NA) election on February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s official residence in Baluwatar took a decision to this effect, said Minister for Finance Gyanendra Bahadur Karki.
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January - 6 
A Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on January 6, reports Hindustan Times. The exchange of fire took place at around 3pm in the forests of Karka village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in
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A Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on January 6, reports Hindustan Times. The exchange of fire took place at around 3pm in the forests of Karka village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in which one Maoist was killed, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mohit Garg said. The identity of the killed Maoist was yet to be ascertained, he said.
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January - 6 
Acting upon the intelligence inputs from the Central Intelligence agencies regarding terror attacks through Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) and Micro-Light Aircraft, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued an advisory to the Chief Secreta
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Acting upon the intelligence inputs from the Central Intelligence agencies regarding terror attacks through Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) and Micro-Light Aircraft, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued an advisory to the Chief Secretaries, Director Generals of Police (DGPs) and the Commissioners of Police (CPs) of eight states including Delhi, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 7. Presence and operation of MLAs, UAVs and similar Arial Vehicles (AVs) of long range shall be prohibited within 300 kms the Delhi state on Republic Day and the Beating Retreat ceremony. Only state-owned light aircraft carrying Governors and Chief Ministers of States on-board are exempted during this restriction period on 26 to 29 January.
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January - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze vehicles, earth moving equipment and ransacked a computer room at a bauxite mine at Kukutpat in Latehar District on January 6, reports Business Standard. Around 35 CPI-Maoist cadres
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze vehicles, earth moving equipment and ransacked a computer room at a bauxite mine at Kukutpat in Latehar District on January 6, reports Business Standard. Around 35 CPI-Maoist cadres arrived at Kukutpat set on fire one dumper, two trucks, a compressor machine, two motorcycles, earth moving equipment and a weighbridge before ransacking a computer room as the company had not paid heed to their demand for ‘levy’ (ransom money), said Police. A total of 14 vehicles - two trucks, two excavators, a JCB machine and nine vehicles were set ablaze by CPI-Maoist. The area where the incident took place comes under the jurisdiction of Samri Police Station of Chhattisgarh, however, some parts falls under Jharkhand’s territory, said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), RK Mallick, adds Hindustan Times.
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January - 6 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a poclain machine, one truck and a hyva truck at Hindalco bauxite mines in Kudag area under Samri Police Station limits of Balrampur District on January 6, reports Hinduatan Times. CPI-Maoist cadres&nb
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a poclain machine, one truck and a hyva truck at Hindalco bauxite mines in Kudag area under Samri Police Station limits of Balrampur District on January 6, reports Hinduatan Times. CPI-Maoist cadres also blew up a weigh-bridge unit at Kudag and assaulted two guards before fleeing from the spot, said Balrampur District Police.
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January - 6 
Four policemen were killed and two others were seriously injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast set off by suspected militants in Sopore town in Baramulla District on January 6, reports The Times of India. Three of the four Police
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Four policemen were killed and two others were seriously injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast set off by suspected militants in Sopore town in Baramulla District on January 6, reports The Times of India. Three of the four Policemen were identified as Irshad of Doda, M Amin of Kupwara and Ghulam Nabi of Sopore, Police said. The fourth Policeman succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital.Daily Excelsior adds that according to official sources, militants triggered an IED at Sopore, where a general strike was observed on Saturday [January 6] as on this day 57 persons were killed in alleged security force firing in 1993. Four Police personnel were killed; they said adding that the IED was planted beneath a shop. Several shops were also damaged in the blast, sound of which was heard in the entire town. Security Force (SF) and Police personnel were deployed in the town to maintain law and order, report said.
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January - 6 
Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, is confident that a final solution to the protracted political dialogue going on between the Union Government and NSCN-IM can be achieved within the tenure of the incumbent national Democratic Al
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Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, is confident that a final solution to the protracted political dialogue going on between the Union Government and NSCN-IM can be achieved within the tenure of the incumbent national Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government, reports Sangai Express on January 7.
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January - 6 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres gunned down the village Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Chhindgarh village near Kelang in Bastar District on January 6, repor
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres gunned down the village Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Chhindgarh village near Kelang in Bastar District on January 6, reports The Indian Express. According to officials they (Maoists) suspected that the sarpanch was a ‘Police informer’.
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January - 6 
The ‘chairman’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as ‘major’ Naimeyning was arrested from Mahur in Dima Hasao District, tweeted Official Twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles on January 6.
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The ‘chairman’ of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as ‘major’ Naimeyning was arrested from Mahur in Dima Hasao District, tweeted Official Twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles on January 6.
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January - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will seek support from the Interpol in providing information regarding Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the ‘targeted’ killings of Hindu leaders at various pl
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will seek support from the Interpol in providing information regarding Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the ‘targeted’ killings of Hindu leaders at various places in Punjab during the last two years, reports The Tribune on January 7. The ongoing investigation and interrogation of gangsters and Sikh radical group members had revealed that the financial support was routed from Pakistan to various members of radical groups based in the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, France, Germany, Canada, the United States (US), and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a proposal to revive Sikh militancy in the state of Punjab, said an unnamed official of Punjab Police. Some specific intelligence inputs does support that ISI was keen to establish allegiance between Khalistani outfits and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The NIA had confirmed that Harmeet Singh alias PHD— who is based in Pakistan, was an essential link between ISI and Sikh militant outfits, said unidentified sources.
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January - 6 
Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal
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Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on duty to ensure security to the road construction work, according to Kondagaon, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. The construction of road is underway between Ranapal and Bayanar in Mardapal area, he said. The composite squad, involving 41st battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and local Police, was carrying out patrolling to provide security to the construction works, when it spotted three Maoists hiding in the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon, following which they were arrested, he said. A 10-kg tiffin bomb, one bundle wire, one dry battery, Maoist literatures and a Naxal banner in the name of East Bastar Division of the outlawed CPI-Maoist were recovered from their possession, Nag said.
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January - 6 
Unidentified persons exploded a grenade at Raj grocery store located at Phungreitang in Ukhrul town on January 6 leaving two non-locals injured, reports Sangai Express. The two injured persons were working as salesmen of the shop and were identi
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Unidentified persons exploded a grenade at Raj grocery store located at Phungreitang in Ukhrul town on January 6 leaving two non-locals injured, reports Sangai Express. The two injured persons were working as salesmen of the shop and were identified as Anish Kumar from (Kanglatongbi) and Vijay Kumar (from Bihar).
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January - 6 
Volunteer of the Innocent People of Naga (VIPN) has claimed responsibility for grenade explosion in Ukhrul on January 6, reports Kanglaonline on January 7. According to a statement by ‘publicity secretary’ of VIPN, S. Shirat the
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Volunteer of the Innocent People of Naga (VIPN) has claimed responsibility for grenade explosion in Ukhrul on January 6, reports Kanglaonline on January 7. According to a statement by ‘publicity secretary’ of VIPN, S. Shirat the blast was part of Inner Line Permit (ILP) campaign in the District.
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January - 6 
Armed assailants killed a Policeman belonging to the Rapid Response Group (RRG) and injured another near Sariab Flyover in Quetta on January 6, reports The Nation. The deceased was identified as RRG Constable Muhammad Alam.
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Armed assailants killed a Policeman belonging to the Rapid Response Group (RRG) and injured another near Sariab Flyover in Quetta on January 6, reports The Nation. The deceased was identified as RRG Constable Muhammad Alam.
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January - 6 
Federal Interior Ministry (IM) of Pakistan issued a notice in several newspapers on January 6 urging the public not to donate to organisations involved in terrorism, reports The Hindu. The advertisement named 72 organisations including Jamaat-ud
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Federal Interior Ministry (IM) of Pakistan issued a notice in several newspapers on January 6 urging the public not to donate to organisations involved in terrorism, reports The Hindu. The advertisement named 72 organisations including Jamaat-ud-Dawaa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF) associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, which are banned or under observation for involvement in terrorism, barring them from collecting donations. The notice cautioned against making donations, giving financial assistance or serving outfits that were banned or under observation under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997, and UN Act 1948, was a crime.
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January - 6 
Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Mastung District of Balochistan on January 6, reports The Express Tribune. “Through an IBO [
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Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), arms and ammunition during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Mastung District of Balochistan on January 6, reports The Express Tribune. “Through an IBO [intelligence based operation] in Mastung based on lead from apprehended suspects, [FC] recovered cache of arms, ammunition and explosives including sniper rifles, grenade and IEDs hidden in caves for a major terrorist activity,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
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January - 6 
One Policeman was killed and another injured in firing by unidentified militants in Saryab Road in Quetta the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 6, reports The Nation. Militants fired on the Police Check Post and escaped the scene.
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One Policeman was killed and another injured in firing by unidentified militants in Saryab Road in Quetta the provincial capital of Balochistan on January 6, reports The Nation. Militants fired on the Police Check Post and escaped the scene.
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January - 6 
One suspect, identified as as Gul Qayum s/o Akhtar Qayum, was arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered by Khasdar Force in the Zergraan area of Landi Kotal Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas
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One suspect, identified as as Gul Qayum s/o Akhtar Qayum, was arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered by Khasdar Force in the Zergraan area of Landi Kotal Tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 6, reports Daily Times. The recovery included 55 Sub-Machine Guns (SMGs) and 1150 rounds.
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January - 6 
Police in a meeting on January 6 decided to reinvestigate labourers working on the Karot Power Project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the case of a Chinese engineer Pingzhi Liu who went missing in Kahuta Tehsil (revenue unit)
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Police in a meeting on January 6 decided to reinvestigate labourers working on the Karot Power Project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the case of a Chinese engineer Pingzhi Liu who went missing in Kahuta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Rawalpindi District of Punjab on Dec 20, 2017, reports Dawn. The decision was made by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Mohammad Sultan Raja at a meeting on the site of the project.
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January - 6 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its associated outfits remain the most potent threat followed by nationalist insurgent groups despite a 16 per cent decline in militant attacks in 2017, said a security report issued by Pakistan Institute
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its associated outfits remain the most potent threat followed by nationalist insurgent groups despite a 16 per cent decline in militant attacks in 2017, said a security report issued by Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS) on January 6, reports The Nation. The report mentioned that Islamic State (IS) footprint was increasing in Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Northern Sindh, and were carrying out deadly attacks. The report said that militant, nationalist and violent sectarian groups carried out, in all, 370 terrorist attacks in 64 districts of Pakistan during the year 2017, including 24 suicide and gun-and-suicide coordinated attacks, killing 815 people, besides injuring 1,736. These attacks posted a 16 per cent decrease from the total in 2016; and the number of people killed also dropped by 10 per cent.Of these attacks, as many as 213, or 58 per cent, were perpetrated by TTP , its splinter groups, mainly Jamaat-u-Ahrar (JuA) and other militant groups with similar objectives such as local Taliban groups, killing 186 people. Nationalist insurgent groups, mostly in Balochistan and a few in Sindh, carried out 138 attacks, or 37 per cent of the total, killing 140 people. As many as 19 terrorist attacks were sectarian, which killed 71 people and inflicted injuries on 97 others, according to the report. It also noted that compared to 2016, a significant surge of 131 per cent was witnessed during 2017 in cross-border attacks from Pakistan’s borders with Afghanistan, India and Iran. A total of 171 cross-border attacks claimed 188 lives and injured 348 others.Security Forces (SFs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) killed a total of 524 militants in 2017, as against 809 in 2016, in 75 military operations as well as 68 armed clashes and encounters with the militants reported from across the four provinces and FATA. According to the report, some new challenges raised their heads, including emergence of self-radicalised individuals and small terrorist cells, growing incidence of religious extremism including on educational campuses, and, most importantly, increasing footprints of IS in parts of the country and convergence of its fighters in Afghanistan near Pakistani border. In 2017, IS and its local affiliates claimed 6 major attacks, killing 153 people.
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January - 6 
Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Nawa Killi near Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 6, reports Daily Times. Police said that they were attempting to arrest the accomplices of an arrested suspect who was in
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Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in Nawa Killi near Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 6, reports Daily Times. Police said that they were attempting to arrest the accomplices of an arrested suspect who was in the vehicle with the SFs in order to help in identifying the suspects. Security officials (unnamed) said, “However, the suspect’s accomplices opened fire in a bid to help their detained friend escape. In the resulting exchange, one of the attackers, as well as the under-arrest suspect, were killed. Two terrorists, however, escaped from the scene”.
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January - 6 
14 Islamic State (IS) militants including two ‘commanders’ were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Force in Kondgul area in Alingar District in Laghman Province on January 6, reports Tolo News.
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14 Islamic State (IS) militants including two ‘commanders’ were killed in an air-strike conducted by Security Force in Kondgul area in Alingar District in Laghman Province on January 6, reports Tolo News.
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January - 7 
A Police constable was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur on January 7, reports ABP Live. The deceased constable was posted in Bhairamgarh and was visiting his home in Jangla village when the incident
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A Police constable was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur on January 7, reports ABP Live. The deceased constable was posted in Bhairamgarh and was visiting his home in Jangla village when the incident took place. The identity of the constable is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 7 
A research scholar from Kupwara in Kupwara District has appeared in a photograph posted on social media holding an UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher), with a message claiming that he has joined the militancy, reports The Indian Express on
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A research scholar from Kupwara in Kupwara District has appeared in a photograph posted on social media holding an UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher), with a message claiming that he has joined the militancy, reports The Indian Express on January 8. Mannan Wani, son of Bashir Ahmad Wani, joined the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on January 5, states the message along with the photograph that appeared on Facebook and WhatsApp. According to Wani’s family, he was pursuing his PhD in applied geology at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh. Wani’s brother, Mubashir Ahmad, a junior engineer, said: “We have also seen the picture on social networking sites. But we have no idea (whether he has joined militants or not). We lost contact with him on January 4 as his phone was switched off. We thought he had switched it off for some reason or lost it. As we couldn’t contact him, we lodged a missing report with police on Saturday.”Officials at AMU could not be contacted for comment but the university’s official website states that Wani (26), was pursuing a PhD on ‘Structural and Geo-Morphological Study of Lolab Valley, Kashmir’. According to the website, he received an award for the best paper presented at an international conference on ‘Water, Environment, Ecology and Society’ in 2016. It states that he enrolled in AMU after doing his Bachelor’s in Geology and Earth Sciences from the University of Kashmir. He completed his Master’s and M Phil in Geology from AMU, it says.Wani’s brother said his brother left home for Aligarh a month ago. “All this time, we thought he was in Aligarh. He would talk to us regularly. We don’t have any idea where he is,” he said. Sources said Wani was active during the recent student elections at the university. He had also apparently penned several articles on student politics on an online portal, thecompanion.com. Wani’s biographical sketch on the portal describes him as a research scholar at AMU who is a “student activist having interest in geopolitics and Islamic revivalist movements”.
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January - 7 
Intelligence sources said a team of six-member ULFA-I rebels have managed to sneak into Tinsukia district from its bases in Eastern Nagaland to carry out subversive activities in the run-up to Republic Day, reports The Sentinel.
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Intelligence sources said a team of six-member ULFA-I rebels have managed to sneak into Tinsukia district from its bases in Eastern Nagaland to carry out subversive activities in the run-up to Republic Day, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 7 
Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Idress Ahmad Baba and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in Hajin area of Bandipora Distric
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Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Idress Ahmad Baba and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in Hajin area of Bandipora District in the intervening night of January 6 – 7, reports Daily Excelsior. “Acting on specific information, a police party of Sub Division Sumbal along with MARCOS launched a cordon and search operation during the intervening night of 6/7th of January in the fringes of Wular lake at Banyari in the jurisdiction of Police Station Hajin under the supervision of SSP Bandipora,” said Police spokesman.“During the wee hours, a suspicious person was noticed and was challenged to stop. When he found himself encircled by the forces, he surrendered by raising his hands.” He said that a pistol, pistol magazine, four pistol rounds, one AK 47 magazine, 30 AK rounds, 2 UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) grenades and a Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession. The accused, he said, was working with LeT. “
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two linkmen for Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) from Chagoliajhar area in Udalguri District on January 7, reports The Sentinel. The linkmen have been identified as Nijwm Basumat
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two linkmen for Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) from Chagoliajhar area in Udalguri District on January 7, reports The Sentinel. The linkmen have been identified as Nijwm Basumatary and Nirob Boro.
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) have since January 7 launched massive search operations against suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Kakorani island village near Kotha Reserve forest under Jagun Police Station in Tinsukia
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Security Forces (SFs) have since January 7 launched massive search operations against suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Kakorani island village near Kotha Reserve forest under Jagun Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel. According to army sources, ULFA-I militants were injured in the encounter. “We have intensified operations to ascertain the militants,” an army source informed. Local sources added that suspected ULFA-I militants hurled a grenade on an Army convoy at Katabari forest under Jagun Police Station on Sunday (January 7) evening following which the encounter ensued.
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January - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 7 had recovered 20 kilograms of heroin worth INR 100 crores along with the Adhain India-Pakistan border outpost in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, reports The Statesman. Upon noticing the movement at
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 7 had recovered 20 kilograms of heroin worth INR 100 crores along with the Adhain India-Pakistan border outpost in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, reports The Statesman. Upon noticing the movement at the International Border, the BSF troopers challenged the suspected smugglers, who managed to escape due to the dense fog in the region. A search operation led to the seizure of 19 packets of approximately a kilogram each of heroin concealed in a plastic pipe, said an unnamed BSF official.
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January - 7 
The evident information about its members joining Islamic State (IS) came as a ‘shocking’ to the Popular Front of India (PFI) and it was expressed it through an internal circular distributed among the PFI cadres, reports The Times of
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The evident information about its members joining Islamic State (IS) came as a ‘shocking’ to the Popular Front of India (PFI) and it was expressed it through an internal circular distributed among the PFI cadres, reports The Times of India on January 8. Though the numbers are insignificant but events are the violations of organisation’s teachings that poses as matter of a serious concern, stated as in the circular (dated November 30, 2017) issued by the National Chairman of PFI— E. Aboobacker. Since identifying the dangers inherent in IS, the organisation has been guiding its members about the anti-religious and anti-national nature of the outfit [IS]. The PFI also warned its members to be cautious about the radicalisation performed by the mysterious radical groups through various means including social media, said Aboobacker. The circular was issued after at-least 15 PFI members, including former Divisional Convener from Kannur District, Kerala, had joined IS.
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January - 7 
The Government Railway Police (GRP) officials of Mathura Railway Station arrested a suspected terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir, identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani (32), from Delhi-Bhopal bound Shatabadi Express train at Mathura Railway Station in Mathura
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The Government Railway Police (GRP) officials of Mathura Railway Station arrested a suspected terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir, identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani (32), from Delhi-Bhopal bound Shatabadi Express train at Mathura Railway Station in Mathura District (Uttar Pradesh) on January 7, reports One India. Later on while corroborating the intelligence reports, it was learnt that Wani is a suspected terrorist. He has been taken by Noida Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for further interrogation, said an unnamed senior Police officer.ANI News adds that the interrogation of the suspected militant, Bilal Ahmed Wani, has revealed the plans of terrorist attack on Delhi-based Akshardham Temple and disruption of the Republic Day parade on January 26 in Delhi. Bilal revealed that he and other two of his companions identified as Mudsir Ahmed Wah and Mohammad Ashraf checked-in to the Al-Rashid Guest House located near Jama Masjid in Chandni Chowk of Central Delhi District, Delhi on January 2 and the trio vacated the room on January 6. The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Delhi Police has sent a high-alert in search of the alleged absconding militants.
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January - 7 
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has warned the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) against continuing the Tetelia-Byrnihat railway project work before the State comes up with measures to tackle influx of illegal immigrants, reports The Shillo
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The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has warned the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) against continuing the Tetelia-Byrnihat railway project work before the State comes up with measures to tackle influx of illegal immigrants, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued in Shillong on January 7, ‘general secretary’ of KSU Donald Thabah said the state government should take action against NFR if it resumes work. KSU and other pressure groups are demanding comprehensive mechanisms to check immigration. The work on the Tetelia-Byrnihat railway project in Ri Bhoi resumed recently months after it was stalled due to stiff opposition by pressure groups.
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January - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres accused some villagers of providing support to the Police and threatened them to leave their village in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer on January 8. Sources said te
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres accused some villagers of providing support to the Police and threatened them to leave their village in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer on January 8. Sources said terrorised by the Maoists two tribal families in Kuruba village under the Kalimela Police Station in the District, left the village with their belongings on January 6, and have taken shelter in their relatives’ house. Few days back the Maoists had threatened the family of Mandra Madhi and Banja Padiami accusing that they have been working as ‘Police informers’ and warned them of dire consequences. Though they repeatedly tried to counter their allegations and said that they were not working as ‘informers’, the rebels did not buy their claims. Apprehending threat to their lives, the two families constituting 13 members fled from the village.Meanwhile, Kalimela Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist in Malkangiri District on January 8, released a letter, that read Police atrocities against tribal and Maoist families are growing by the day and will not be tolerated any more, reports Pragativadi News. The letter claimed that Maoists who had surrendered in the recent past have done so due to pressure from the Police and people who are inspired by the Maoist ideology will never lay down arms and will continue to fight till last. Cowards surrender, Maoists are not cowards. There rebel is for the right of tribal. Those follow Maoism will never surrender. Police are spreading false propaganda that Maoists are surrendering on their own. But, the fact is that the security personnel are pressurizing rebels to surrender. Police are also threatening the family members of the Naxals [Left wing Extremists (LWEs)], the letter issued by the ‘committee secretary’ Randev stated. The letter also warned the surrendered rebels of severe punishment as they have turned against the common man.
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January - 7 
Two personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), a special wing of the Chhattisgarh Police used exclusively for anti-Naxal [Left wing Extremism (LWE)] operational duties in the Bastar Division, and two women were injured when pressu
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Two personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), a special wing of the Chhattisgarh Police used exclusively for anti-Naxal [Left wing Extremism (LWE)] operational duties in the Bastar Division, and two women were injured when pressure bombs, laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, went off at three separate places at Gangaloor and Bhairamgarh in Bijapur District on January 7, reports The Indian Express. In the first incident, two women sustained splinter injuries when they stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the outskirts of the Pusnar village. In another incident, a DRG constable, Shankar Pulse, was injured in a blast near Burji village, and Raju Kadti, another DRG trooper suffered minor injuries after a pressure bomb exploded in the forest near Biriabhoomi village in Bhairamgarh in the third incident, said Police.
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January - 7 
As 'quiet' negotiations are underway among parties on the formation of new Government, Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) and Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), two Madhes-centric parties are mulling over supporting the CPN-UML, which is
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As 'quiet' negotiations are underway among parties on the formation of new Government, Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) and Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), two Madhes-centric parties are mulling over supporting the CPN-UML, which is doing homework to form new Government as the largest party in the recently held parliamentary polls, reports Republica on January 8. As such, the leaders of both the Madhes-based parties are nudging the CPN-UML through both formal and informal channels to soften its stance toward their demands. While FSF-N Chairman Upendra Yadav has had several rounds of meetings with CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli, RJP-N senior leader Rajendra Mahato is also in informal negotiations with CPN-UML leaders Agni Kharel and others, according to sources.
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January - 7 
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held talks on January 7 and agreed to intensify their efforts to unify their two parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal, who met Oli at the latter’s resi
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CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held talks on January 7 and agreed to intensify their efforts to unify their two parties, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal, who met Oli at the latter’s residence in Bhaktapur, told mediapersons after the meeting that the Party Unification Coordination Committee would meet on January 9 and form teams to work on the unified party’s structures and political ideology. He said they agreed to conclude the unification process within a few days.
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January - 7 
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurating a photo exhibition organized in Dhaka city on January 7 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is behind the recent abductions and enforced disappearances, re
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Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurating a photo exhibition organized in Dhaka city on January 7 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is behind the recent abductions and enforced disappearances, reports The Daily Star. “His name is Nahid. He leads several killing groups from Sweden. He is carrying out and plotting such abductions,” he said. The alliance carried out the abductions to tarnish the image of the Government at home and abroad, he said.
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January - 7 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe issuing a statement to mark the third year of the National Unity Government (NUG) said that the NUG liberated the country from a lawless regime, reports Colombo Page on January 8. The Prime Minister said
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe issuing a statement to mark the third year of the National Unity Government (NUG) said that the NUG liberated the country from a lawless regime, reports Colombo Page on January 8. The Prime Minister said “When President Maithripala Sirisena and I embarked on the campaign for Yahapalanaya on November 21, 2014, we were responding to a nationwide outcry to lift Sri Lanka out of the shackles of nepotism, and into the spotlight as a proud and independent member of the community of nations. Our promise to the people was that should they elect us to right the course of our country on January 8, 2015, we would rescue the economy, put an end to state-sponsored extra-judicial violence, and restore the independence and respectability of our law enforcement and criminal justice systems. While our journey together has much more to accomplish, I am proud today to reflect on how many hurdles have been overcome so far.”
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January - 7 
Nine Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Garemsir District of Helmand Province on January 7, reports Tolo News. Three other local ‘commanders’ were also arrested in the oper
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Nine Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in an operation by National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Garemsir District of Helmand Province on January 7, reports Tolo News. Three other local ‘commanders’ were also arrested in the operation.
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January - 8 
A live mortar shell allegedly fired by Pakistan Rangers earlier this month was found in a field in a village in the border belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District, leading to panic in the area, Police said on January 8, reports The Times
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A live mortar shell allegedly fired by Pakistan Rangers earlier this month was found in a field in a village in the border belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District, leading to panic in the area, Police said on January 8, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) recovered the live shell on January 7 from Bobiyan village, an official said. The shell allegedly fired by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar and Samba sectors led to the killing of a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan on January 3.
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January - 8 
Addressing the conference of the Director-Generals of Police (DGPs) and Inspector-Generals of Police (IGPs), the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 8 advised the senior ranks of Police officials from across the country to deal with m
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Addressing the conference of the Director-Generals of Police (DGPs) and Inspector-Generals of Police (IGPs), the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 8 advised the senior ranks of Police officials from across the country to deal with matters related to cybercrimes including online radicalisation by terrorist organisations, on a ‘top-most’ priority basis, reports The Times of India. The urge to tackle online radicalisation was in amidst of the radical use of social media by transnational terror outfits such as al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State (IS). The recent videos from these outfits called upon the Kashmiris to join the jihad for the cause of ‘freedom’ of Kashmir. The PM also presented President’s Police Medals to the officials of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for their distinguished services to the nation.
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January - 8 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo, in an audio clip, threatened to use acid against those contesting in panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls in Jammu and Kashmir that are t
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo, in an audio clip, threatened to use acid against those contesting in panchayat (village level local self government institution) polls in Jammu and Kashmir that are to be held next month, reports The Indian Express on January 9. In an audio clip, Riyaz Naikoo, who is based in south Kashmir, is seen telling another of the outfit’s south Kashmir commanders, Sameer Tiger that a few drops of acid should be poured into the eyes of those who contest panchayat elections. Naikoo says the contestants will become a burden for their families. The Hizbul commander also says that in 2016 because of the pellets many youths lost their eyesight and young boys lost their lives and that now the militants were planning similar fate for those wanting to contest elections. In the clip, Naikoo also says that this time they will neither kill people nor will they issue threats to those who contest elections. ”We will go to their homes and pour acid in their eyes so that they will become a burden for their families,” he is heard saying. The Hizbul commander further says that in villages many people are unaware about the repercussion of these polls and are being used by some political agents for their personal benefits. “This time we will force them to reveal the names of those people who force them to contest elections.” Though separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has already asked people to stay away from the panchayat elections, this is the first time since the government’s announcement of polls that HM has threatened possible election contestants.
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January - 8 
In a bid to convince Kashmiri youth, who have recently joined Valley-based militant groups, to give up arms, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police said they need not come to police stations to surrender but can ‘simply join their families&rsqu
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In a bid to convince Kashmiri youth, who have recently joined Valley-based militant groups, to give up arms, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police said they need not come to police stations to surrender but can ‘simply join their families’ under the ‘no case no apprehension policy’, reports Hindustan Times on January 9. Police maintain the exercise of surrender will take place in front of the families. The policy, which for now sounds more likes an appeal, is for militants who have not participated in any attacks or active militant operations against Security Forces (SFs) in Kashmir. But the lines have only been drawn for those who don’t have any criminal cases registered against them and ‘are not involved in any heinous acts’. The surrender policy is just for local youth. The move comes in the backdrop of a research scholar of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh joining the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). “Police have appealed to local youth to give up arms and in return neither will they be apprehended nor will any cases be lodged against them,” a senior J&K police official said.
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January - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir Police has detained four youths for allegedly playing the Pakistani national anthem before the start of a cricket match in Bandipora District, the Police said on January 8, reports The Times of India. The players, participating
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Jammu and Kashmir Police has detained four youths for allegedly playing the Pakistani national anthem before the start of a cricket match in Bandipora District, the Police said on January 8, reports The Times of India. The players, participating in a local cricket match, were detained for questioning from Arin area on January 7, they said, adding Police is on a lookout for the other participants of the game.
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January - 8 
Militants on January 8 fired at a SFs party in Tahab area of Pulwama District without causing any damage, adds Daily Excelsior. SFs immediately cordoned off the area.
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Militants on January 8 fired at a SFs party in Tahab area of Pulwama District without causing any damage, adds Daily Excelsior. SFs immediately cordoned off the area.
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January - 8 
Nagaland Chief Minister R Zeliang, appealed to the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to restart the peace process with Government of India (GoI), reports Business Standard. He stated that he had dispatched a
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Nagaland Chief Minister R Zeliang, appealed to the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to restart the peace process with Government of India (GoI), reports Business Standard. He stated that he had dispatched a letter to the Myanmar-based NSCN-K leadership on January 8 appealing to them to re-consider their stand, revisit the ceasefire agreement with GoI. NSCN-K had abrogated the cease fire agreement in March 2015.
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January - 8 
National Liberation Front Tripura (NLFT) claimed on January 8 that allegations that they have pledged support to Indigenous Peoples Front Tripura (IPFT) was baseless, reports Northeast Today. The NLFT ‘president’ D. Yamrok stated tha
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National Liberation Front Tripura (NLFT) claimed on January 8 that allegations that they have pledged support to Indigenous Peoples Front Tripura (IPFT) was baseless, reports Northeast Today. The NLFT ‘president’ D. Yamrok stated that NLFT would not support any political party in election. The tenure of the present assembly ends in March 6, 2018
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January - 8 
One Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Firdous Ahmad Mir was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chadoora area of Budgam District on January 8, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said that they had i
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One Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Firdous Ahmad Mir was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Chadoora area of Budgam District on January 8, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said that they had information about presence of three militants including two Pakistanis at village Kaneera, Patalgam in Chadoora area of Budgam. A joint team of Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned of Kaneera Patalgam village in Chadoora area in the morning of January 8. During the searches SFs were fired upon by the hiding militants. SFs retaliated leading to a fierce gun battle in which one militant was killed. The house in which the militants were hiding was razed by the SFs and during the searches of the debris one body was recovered. Two AK-47 rifles, two shoes and two Army uniforms were also recovered. Sources said that the two Pakistani militants managed to escape from the encounter site. SFs have launched searches against them. Soon after the news about the encounter spread, the people mostly youth took to streets at Chadoora and its adjoining areas and pelted stones on SFs. SFs resorted to teargas shelling and used some aerial shots to disperse the protesting people. Two protesters were injured during clashes
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January - 8 
One Policeman was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a village market in Bijapur District on January 8, reports The Times of India. Assistant constable Raju Lekam died after he was attacked with sharp-edge
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One Policeman was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a village market in Bijapur District on January 8, reports The Times of India. Assistant constable Raju Lekam died after he was attacked with sharp-edged weapons by suspected rebels at the weekly market under Jangla Police Station limits, a District Police Official said. Lekam was posted with Bhairamgarh Police Station of the District.
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January - 8 
Pakistan army twice violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Hamirpur and Nowshera sectors of Poonch and Rajouri Districts on January 8 in which an Army jawan (trooper) was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakis
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Pakistan army twice violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Hamirpur and Nowshera sectors of Poonch and Rajouri Districts on January 8 in which an Army jawan (trooper) was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistani troops opened firing in Hamirpur sector of Poonch in the wee hours of January 8 morning causing injuries to an Army jawan, who was evacuated from the site and shifted to hospital. Indian side retaliated effectively, leading to exchanges that continued for some time.In the evening (January 8), Pakistan again violated ceasefire at Bhawani, Numb and surrounding villages in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District by resorting to firing, targeting forward posts and civilian areas. However, no losses were reported in Pakistan firing in Nowshera sector. Indian Army gave effective reply to the Pakistani firing, reports said.
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January - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 8 arrested a militant of the Unification faction of Unification faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-U) identified as ‘private’ Khungam Pansa from Longding District, reports Northea
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 8 arrested a militant of the Unification faction of Unification faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-U) identified as ‘private’ Khungam Pansa from Longding District, reports Northeast Today. Later it was revealed that he was involved in extortion activities in Longding.
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January - 8 
The Centre has released INR 89.6 million to Andhra Pradesh under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports Business World on January 8. INR 89.6 million has been released to Andhra Pradesh as reimbursement under the SRE scheme
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The Centre has released INR 89.6 million to Andhra Pradesh under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, reports Business World on January 8. INR 89.6 million has been released to Andhra Pradesh as reimbursement under the SRE scheme by the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) recently, a Ministry official said. As per the SRE guidelines, the amount is given if there is existence of and activities by one or more of the organisations which were banned under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Eight Districts of Andhra Pradesh are hit by the Naxal [Left wing Extremism (LWE)] violence. They are: Anantapur, East Godawari, Guntur, Kurnool, Prakasam, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram, the official said. The amount is given for procurement of arms, ammunition, vehicles and technical equipment for State Police forces.
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January - 8 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), on January 8, had seized and arrested an unidentified suspect with 211 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in INR 2,000 denomination worth INR 422,000 while he was boarding a train bound to Malda, West Be
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), on January 8, had seized and arrested an unidentified suspect with 211 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in INR 2,000 denomination worth INR 422,000 while he was boarding a train bound to Malda, West Bengal, from Old Delhi Railway Station in Delhi, reports Hindustan Times. Preliminary interrogation has revealed that the arrested person works as a carrier for another handler who belongs to an international racket. The FICNs were meant to deliver at different places in Delhi and Haryana. The DRI initiated the surveillance and arrested the unidentified handler on January 9 from Patna Railway Station, Patna, Bihar, said the statement issued by the DRI. The investigation has also revealed a syndicate based in Malda, acquired these FICNs from persons operating in Mohammadpur Upazila of Magura District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh, and further supply these FICNs in-and adjacent regions of Delhi, said the DRI statement.
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January - 8 
The family of a PhD Scholar whose picture went viral on social media holding an AK-47 has appealed him to shun violence and return home, reports Daily Excelsior on January 9. Manan Bashir Wani of Tekkipora Lolab of Kupwara District joined H
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The family of a PhD Scholar whose picture went viral on social media holding an AK-47 has appealed him to shun violence and return home, reports Daily Excelsior on January 9. Manan Bashir Wani of Tekkipora Lolab of Kupwara District joined Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on January 5. The family members are in shock as they were not expecting their son who was pursuing PhD in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), to join militancy. “Manan always used to discuss every next step with me. He was like a friend to me. I had never expected that he would make any decision without discussing with me”, said his father Bashir Ahmad. His mother appealed him to come back home. “I urge him to shun the path of violence and come back home.However, the research scholar was on January 8 expelled by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) authorities in the wake of reports alleging that he may have joined a terror group after his photo appeared in the social media showing him with an AK-47 rifle, said the report.
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January - 8 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is ready to launch an ‘online complaint’ system where people who are cybercrime victims may registered their grievances on a real-time basis, reports The Hindu on January 9. In financial
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is ready to launch an ‘online complaint’ system where people who are cybercrime victims may registered their grievances on a real-time basis, reports The Hindu on January 9. In financial crime where money is illegally withdrawn through someone’s credit or debit card, the victim may log-on to the portal and registered her/his complaint. The concerned bank would receive the complaint and may take an immediate action, says an unnamed senior official at the UMHA. As per India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) data, nearly 21% of increase in cybercrime incidents is reported every year. The portal will be operational from January 10, says news report.
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January - 8 
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri announced on January 8 a countrywide protest movement against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government from January 17 as the deadline, given for the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister
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Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri announced on January 8 a countrywide protest movement against the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government from January 17 as the deadline, given for the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif and Law Minister Rana Sanaullah given by him had ended, reports Dailytimes.
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January - 8 
Pentagon Spokesman Colonel Rob Manning said on January 8 that United States (US) had conveyed “specific and concrete steps” Pakistan must take for resumption of aid, reports Daily Times. “Taliban and Haqqani leadership and atta
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Pentagon Spokesman Colonel Rob Manning said on January 8 that United States (US) had conveyed “specific and concrete steps” Pakistan must take for resumption of aid, reports Daily Times. “Taliban and Haqqani leadership and attack planners should no longer be able to find safe haven or conduct operations from Pakistani soil” he said. Pentagon Officials are watching to see if Pakistan is going to retaliate against the US by cutting supply lines to US troops from its port at Karachi into Afghanistan. Manning said that so far there were no signs that Pakistan was preparing to take that course of action. He stressed that the suspension of funding was not permanent “at this time” and that the money was not being diverted elsewhere.
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January - 8 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on January 8 granted bail to the father-in-law of Maulana Fazlullah ‘chief’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and founder of Tehreek-e Nafaz-e-Shariat Mohammadi (TNSM) Sufi Mohammad reports The Nation.
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on January 8 granted bail to the father-in-law of Maulana Fazlullah ‘chief’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and founder of Tehreek-e Nafaz-e-Shariat Mohammadi (TNSM) Sufi Mohammad reports The Nation. As a pro-Taliban cleric he was the architect of a violent movement for the enforcement of Sharia (religious code of conduct) in Pakistan´s northwestern Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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January - 8 
Three militants were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan during intelligence based operations (IBOs) conducted under ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fassad (Operation Elimination of Discord)’ in Dhadar and Mastung Districts of Baloch
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Three militants were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan during intelligence based operations (IBOs) conducted under ‘Operation Radd-ul-Fassad (Operation Elimination of Discord)’ in Dhadar and Mastung Districts of Balochistan on January 8, states Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Cache of arms and ammunition including improvised explosive devices (IEDs), hand grenade, detonators and communication equipment were also recovered.
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January - 8 
CPN-UML on January 8 issued a press release accusing the Government of misinterpreting the constitution and blocking formation of the new Government, reports The Himalayan Times. “It is unbelievable that in a democratic system poll results
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CPN-UML on January 8 issued a press release accusing the Government of misinterpreting the constitution and blocking formation of the new Government, reports The Himalayan Times. “It is unbelievable that in a democratic system poll results are not announced and a new government is not formed. The way the government is misinterpreting the constitution and blocking the formation of a new government is against the spirit of the constitution,” the CPN-UML stated in its release.
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January - 8 
The Election Commission (EC) defined National Assembly (NA) election process, reports Kathmandu Post on January 9. Both the single transferable voting (STV) and first-past-the-post systems (FPTP) will be adopted to elect 56 members of
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The Election Commission (EC) defined National Assembly (NA) election process, reports Kathmandu Post on January 9. Both the single transferable voting (STV) and first-past-the-post systems (FPTP) will be adopted to elect 56 members of the NA by an electoral college comprising Provincial Assembly (PA) members and chiefs and deputy chiefs of the local federal units. According to the constitution, the NA has 59 members - three of them appointed by the President on the Government’s recommendation. Polling has been scheduled for February 7. According to the EC, only 42 members will be elected under the STV system while 14 are elected directly. Of the eight members to be elected from each province, six including three women are elected under the STV system while one each from Dalit and disabled or minority community is picked from the FPTP system.
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January - 8 
The two Madhes-centric parties, the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSF-N) and Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP-N), are mulling over supporting the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), which is to form new Government as the lar
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The two Madhes-centric parties, the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSF-N) and Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP-N), are mulling over supporting the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), which is to form new Government as the largest party in the recently held parliamentary polls, reports My Republica on January 8. Senior leaders of the FSF-N and RJP-N said they are in informal negotiations with top leaders of CPN-UML for the formation of new Government. "We will support any party that assures us constitutional amendment. Parliamentary arithmetic after the election is such that bringing any amendment to the constitution is not possible without CPN-UML support," said RJP-N General Secretary Keshav Jha. While FSF-N Chairman Upendra Yadav has had several rounds of meetings with CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli, RJP-N senior leader Rajendra Mahato is also in informal negotiations with CPN-UML leaders Agni Kharel and others, according to sources. The leaders of the two parties have assured the CPN-UML that they would support the CPN-UML to form Government if the party softened its stance on Constitution Amendment. They have demanded a clear assurance from the CPN-UML on amending Article 274 of the Constitution to pave the way for the formation of a new province and change the boundaries of provinces.
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January - 8 
Police arrested two cadres of Nakshal Bahini in Santhia upazila (sub-District) of Pabna District on January 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Lalu Hossain (26) and Milon Hossain (24). Police recovered three bombs from their
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Police arrested two cadres of Nakshal Bahini in Santhia upazila (sub-District) of Pabna District on January 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Lalu Hossain (26) and Milon Hossain (24). Police recovered three bombs from their possession.
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January - 8 
Ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) media spokesman Daya Master was assaulted in Jaffna District on January 8, reports Daily Mirror. Daya Master who is also the Media Director of DAN TV, a private media institution was assaulted in his of
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Ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) media spokesman Daya Master was assaulted in Jaffna District on January 8, reports Daily Mirror. Daya Master who is also the Media Director of DAN TV, a private media institution was assaulted in his office at the Hospital Road. The Jaffna Police had arrested the suspect, Moses Sathgunadas (53) a resident of Jaffna. Police said the motive of the assault has not been revealed.
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January - 8 
The Jaffna Police on January 9 arrested the suspect in connection with the assault on the former media spokesman of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Daya Master, in Jaffna District on January 8, reports Colombo Page. The 53-year-old suspe
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The Jaffna Police on January 9 arrested the suspect in connection with the assault on the former media spokesman of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Daya Master, in Jaffna District on January 8, reports Colombo Page. The 53-year-old suspect, identified as Moses Sathgunada is, a resident of Jaffna. He was in possession of a sharp weapon when he was arrested, Police said. Police have produced the suspect, in court on January 9.
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January - 8 
The trial of 13 supporters of LTTE charged of financing the terror outfit by extortion, fraud and other illegal means commenced on January 8 at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, reports Colombo Page. The accused are fr
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The trial of 13 supporters of LTTE charged of financing the terror outfit by extortion, fraud and other illegal means commenced on January 8 at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, reports Colombo Page. The accused are from Switzerland, Germany and Sri Lanka. Some are former members of the World Tamil Coordinating Committee (WTCC), which represented the LTTE in Switzerland until 2009, and include its founder, his deputy and the person in charge of finances. A verdict is expected around mid-March.
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January - 8 
The trial of 13 supporters of Sri Lanka's Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) charged of financing the terror outfit by extortion, fraud and other illegal means commenced on January 8 at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona in Switz
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The trial of 13 supporters of Sri Lanka's Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) charged of financing the terror outfit by extortion, fraud and other illegal means commenced on January 8 at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona in Switzerland, reports Colombo Page. The 13 defendants identified in court by letters are alleged to have been involved in a criminal organization from 1999 to May 2009 and supported the criminal organization funneling more than $15.3 million. In this context some of the defendants are accused of document falsification, money laundering, fraud and extortion.The accused are from Switzerland, Germany and Sri Lanka. Some are former members of the World Tamil Coordinating Committee (WTCC), which represented the LTTE in Switzerland until 2009, and include its founder, his deputy and the person in charge of finances. Between 1999 and 2009, they allegedly created a complex fundraising structure which involved coaxing members of the Tamil diaspora to obtain loans from banks. To raise higher amounts, the WTCC was accused of creating fictitious companies in the name of borrowers that issued fake salary certificates, SwissInfo reported.The Swiss funds were transported in cash by couriers to Singapore and Dubai, eventually reaching the LTTE in Sri Lanka who allegedly used the money to purchase arms. This funding system collapsed in 2009 after the LTTE's military defeat at the hands of the Sri Lankan armed forces. As the LTTE was never declared a terror organization in Switzerland, they will not face charges of funding a terror group, unlike cases involving Islamic State (IS) or al Qaeda, report said.
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January - 8 
At least 15 Islamic State (IS) and three Policemen were killed and another 13 Policemen and 20 militants were injured after militants attacked a check-post in Chawki District of Kunar Province on January 8, reports Tolo News.
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At least 15 Islamic State (IS) and three Policemen were killed and another 13 Policemen and 20 militants were injured after militants attacked a check-post in Chawki District of Kunar Province on January 8, reports Tolo News.
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January - 9 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was killed in an encounter in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on January 9, while a protester was killed as Security Forces (SFs) fired at them in Khudwani in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs co
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was killed in an encounter in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on January 9, while a protester was killed as Security Forces (SFs) fired at them in Khudwani in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off Pehlipora village of Larnoo in Kokernag area on January 9 after reports of presence of two militants hiding there. Militants fired at the SFs during the searches and they retaliated leading to an encounter. One militant, identified as Farhan Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani, resident of Redwani Khudwani in Kulgam District was killed in the encounter. “One INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle, two INSAS magazines and 42 rounds were recovered from the encounter site,” Police said, adding that the slain militant was a hardcore stone pelter.As soon as the news about the killing of the militant spread, the clashes reported in his native village Khudwani in Kulgam District. The protesters took to streets and pelted stones on the SFs who tried to quell the protesters. Two protesters were hit by bullets during the clashes. One of them, identified as Khalid Ahmad Dar (20), a resident of Khudwani in Kulgam district was later succumbed to his injuries. A Police spokesman said, “Two civilians sustained bullet injuries when a mob pelted stones on the Army camp located at Khudwani. Reportedly some unidentified militants from the mob also fired some shots towards the Army camp.”
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January - 9 
According to unidentified sources in Punjab Police, the foreign-based pro-Khalistani groups are luring the young, educated, suave men and women from families with no prior links with Khalistan movement and radicalising the ‘new brand’ of
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According to unidentified sources in Punjab Police, the foreign-based pro-Khalistani groups are luring the young, educated, suave men and women from families with no prior links with Khalistan movement and radicalising the ‘new brand’ of Sikh militancy in Punjab, reports Hindustan Times on January 9. This is a new medium of spreading terrorist propaganda. The young men and women are getting radicalised via cyberspace. All investigations in such cases are handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). It is unclear as of how many such pro-Khalistani modules have been prepared for further anti-national activities, said Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Suresh Arora. A British citizen—Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal was arrested by Punjab Police on November 4, 2017 and during preliminary interrogation he revealed that top leaders of the Khalistan Liberation Front (KLF)—Harminder Singh Mintoo and Harmeet Singh alias PHD, are recruiting young Sikhs with support of Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to revive the Sikh militancy and other anti-India activities, said an unnamed Punjab Police official.
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January - 9 
Acting on information of the presence of Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, personnel of the District Reserve Group (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) were on the search for three days near Bijapur border in Dantewada District, reports Naidunia Jagr
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Acting on information of the presence of Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, personnel of the District Reserve Group (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) were on the search for three days near Bijapur border in Dantewada District, reports Naidunia Jagran on January 10. While returning on January 9 the Maoists were trapped in the spike-hole and an exchange of fire took place between the rebels and Security Forces (SFs) in Hiroli-Dokkapar forest area under Kirandul Police Station limits. After the firing, the injured Maoists were successful in fleeing away. During search, the Force recovered an inverter with two printers, a large cache of Improvised Explosive Devise (IEDs), Tiffin bombs, Pithu, electric wire, computer cable, uniform including Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and two color printers from Perpa-Hiroli jungle. In the encounter, DRG's Sub Inspector (SI) Sangram Singh sustained injury. Naxals have been shot and they are also injured, Naxal operation Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), GN Baghel confirmed the incident.
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January - 9 
As per a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Aadhaar Card may pose a vulnerability available to the cybercriminals and India’s foreign enemies to breakdown the India’s technology dependent businesses and administration that were imp
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As per a study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Aadhaar Card may pose a vulnerability available to the cybercriminals and India’s foreign enemies to breakdown the India’s technology dependent businesses and administration that were impossible to predict few years ago, reports by The Times of India on January 10. In its report titled ‘Biometrics and its impact in India’, the RBI promoted Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), the adjunct faculty—S. Anant emphasised that in case of a cyber-attack on Aadhaar Card database, the loss occurred to the Indian economy and its citizens would be uncertain.
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January - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze seven vehicles engaged in road construction at Jamakana under Sadar Police Station of Kalahandi District on January 9, reports The Pioneer. Around 50 CPI-Maoist cadres atta
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have set ablaze seven vehicles engaged in road construction at Jamakana under Sadar Police Station of Kalahandi District on January 9, reports The Pioneer. Around 50 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked camp of the contractor involved in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road construction from Gunduri to Kadama. The rebels asked the contractor to vacate the place and set ablaze the road construction vehicles. The Police recovered CPI-Maoist posters, which claimed that the vehicles were set on fire to oppose the road construction work.
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January - 9 
Fourteen CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of the Bastar Division in three separate incidents on January 9, reports PTI. Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in Sukma District and five cadres of CPI-Maoist from
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Fourteen CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of the Bastar Division in three separate incidents on January 9, reports PTI. Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in Sukma District and five cadres of CPI-Maoist from Narayanpur District. In the first incident, Chhattisgarh Police rounded up eight CPI-Maoist cadres at Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District, identified as Madvi Manish (27), Jan-Militia ‘deputy commander’, Madvi Hunga (24), ‘head’ of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a frontal of CPI-Maoist, Podiyam Ganga (34), ‘deputy head’ of DAKMS and Madvi Hidma (19), Muchaki Kosa (19), Madvi Bheema (20), Madkam Aayta (26) and Madvi Baman (28), who are associated as ‘Jan-Militia’ of CPI-Maoist and DAKMS. All of them were allegedly involved in carrying out IED blasts targeting the SFs and firing on Police teams in Bhejji and Maraiguda areas of Sukma District. In the second incident, Madkami Pandu (26) a ‘Jan-Militia commander’ was arrested by Police team from Kukanar Police Station limits of Sukma District. Pandu was accused of carrying out a blast and opening fire on a Police patrol team in the forests between Baddugudem and Munga in Sukma District in January 2018, said ASP, Jitendra Shukla. In the third incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Bajaru Noharu, Mangatu Nag, Arjun Yadav, Amaru Patai and Sukhlal Potai were arrested and produced before a court in Narayanpur District, adds The Hindu. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in various offences such as murders, attack on Police teams and their camps and bomb blasts and carried rewards on their heads, said Police.
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January - 9 
India and Indonesia on January 9 held their first security dialogue during which they agreed on operational cooperation in security and counter-terrorism, reports moneycontrol.com. The dialogue was led by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and
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India and Indonesia on January 9 held their first security dialogue during which they agreed on operational cooperation in security and counter-terrorism, reports moneycontrol.com. The dialogue was led by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs H Wiranto. "India and Indonesia hold the first Security Dialogue, ... Both agreed on operational cooperation in security and counter-terrorism fields," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
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January - 9 
Nearly 1,440 Myanmarese nationals who took shelter in Mizoram following a clash between militants and the army there in November 2017 have refused to return to Myanmar, reports The Telegraph on January 10. At least 1,600 Myanmarese people f
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Nearly 1,440 Myanmarese nationals who took shelter in Mizoram following a clash between militants and the army there in November 2017 have refused to return to Myanmar, reports The Telegraph on January 10. At least 1,600 Myanmarese people from several villages in Chin state had taken refuge in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram since November 25. A source stated that ‘While a few refugees returned, 1,440 people, including 773 women and 442 minors, refused to return home’. Officials said some of the refugees even tried to construct houses but the district administration stopped them and sent them back to the relief camps.
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January - 9 
Police arrested two militants and busted an Over Ground Worker (OGW) module by arresting its nine members who were trying to recruit youth into militancy in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsioron January 9. Senior Superintendent
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Police arrested two militants and busted an Over Ground Worker (OGW) module by arresting its nine members who were trying to recruit youth into militancy in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsioron January 9. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore, Harmeet Singh, on January 9 said that acting on specific information regarding the presence of militants in general area of Watlab, a cordon and search operation was launched by Sopore Police along with MARCOS (Marine Commando Force) of Navy and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) two days ago. “During search operation, two terrorists who were hiding near a school tried to open fire on the joint party but were overpowered and arrested. These terrorists were identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Chopan alias Haroon son of Ghulam Mohammad Chopan, resident of Wagad in Tral [Pulwama District] and Shija-ud-din Sheikh son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Sheikh, resident of Dadsara in Tral affiliated with banned outfit HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen]”, he said. The SSP said that one AK47 rifle, one AK magazine, 15 AK rounds, one pistol, one pistol magazine, three pistol rounds and a hand grenade was recovered from their possession.The SSP said that during the course of investigation, the names of nine persons surfaced who are working as conduits of these militants and they have been motivated to join the terrorist ranks. “These conduits are in contact with the terrorists of South Kashmir namely Reyaz Naikoo and Hamaad of HM and Ali and Qasim of JeM [Jaish-e-Mohammed]”, he said. He said that Sopore Police along with MARCOS, 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and CRPF arrested these nine OGW’s working with HM and JeM. They were identified as Tajam-ul-Islam Shah, Syed Tamiz-ud-Din, Ghulam Nabi Mir, Mudasir Ahmad Mir, Saleem Ahmad Beigh, Muzamil Ahmad Ganie, Showket Ahmad Kaboo, Irshad Ahmad Lone and Humaiz. The SSP said that mobile phones, letter pads, posters, recruitment forms, and other incriminating documents were recovered from these OGWs.
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January - 9 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres dragged a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P) leader out of his house in Hazaribagh District on January 9, and shot him dead, reports Business Standard. The 65-year-old JVM-P
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres dragged a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P) leader out of his house in Hazaribagh District on January 9, and shot him dead, reports Business Standard. The 65-year-old JVM-P leader, Yugal Rana, was killed as he had helped the Police in arresting two Maoists, said ‘notes’ left by the rebels at the spot. Rana, a resident of Gondalpura in Barkagaon Police Station, was the president of JVM's Gondalpura Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) committee. Four armed suspected Maoists forcefully took him out of his house saying his presence was needed in a panchayatcommittee meeting and gunned him down near a jungle some distance away, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anoop Birtharay said. The Maoists also threatened his family members, who were following them, with dire consequences if they inform the Police about the killing, he said.
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January - 9 
Telangana Police arrested two cadres of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as Bommani Narsimha alias Anand alias Nar
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Telangana Police arrested two cadres of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as Bommani Narsimha alias Anand alias Narsi Reddy alias Vishwanad along with courier Samdhani at Apparajpally forest area under Gudur Police Station limits in Mahabubabad District on January 9, reports Telangana Today. The Police also seized a 12 Bore weapon and 25 rounds from the duo, were waiting to contact a Dalam (armed squad) leader.Narasimha, a native of Ankireddy Gudem village of Chowtuppal Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Yadadri Suryapet District has worked as the member of the Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) and later worked for the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti). He joined the Veeranna faction in 1997 following the division in the party on caste issues. He worked for the Veeranna’s faction (Communist Party of United States of India- CPUSI). However, he joined the CPI-ML-Janashakti in 2004 following differences with the party ideology and functioning. He worked as the Odisha in charge from 2005 to 2008. He was also arrested by the Police in Jajpur District as he spearheaded the agitation against the Tata Steel factory. Since his release from the jail in 2014, he has been working for the CPI-ML-Janashakti party led by Kura Rajanna, said, Superintendent of Police (SP), N Koti Reddy. Rajanna and Narasimha made efforts to revive the party. They have decided to float a new party called CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction. Five squads have also been formed by them. A case of extortion has been filed against Narasimha at Sircilla Police Station, added SP, Koti Reddy.
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January - 9 
The Crime Branch (CB) of the state of Odisha has decided to issue a public advisory of “dos and don’ts” in the midst of rise in the incidents of cybercrime, reports The Times of India January 10. The public advisory
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The Crime Branch (CB) of the state of Odisha has decided to issue a public advisory of “dos and don’ts” in the midst of rise in the incidents of cybercrime, reports The Times of India January 10. The public advisory in the form of leaflets shall be published in the state language—Odia, giving the awareness on common modus-operandi opted by the con-men and expecting the common public to guard against the e-frauds, said an unnamed CB official. Nearly 60% of cybercrime incidents reported were related to banking frauds and till October 2017 at-least 669 cybercrime cases were registered in comparison to 378 such cases registered in 2016, said unnamed Police sources. All the state Police stations were advised to act swiftly in the cybercrime reported incidents and where necessary, the Police must not hesitate to take assistance from the cyber-cell of the Crime Branch, said Director General of Police (DGP) R.P. Sharma.
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January - 9 
The Jiribam District Police on January 9, rescued an individual identified as Sumen Singh who was abducted by unidentified assailants on January 5, reports Imphal Free Press. The victim was rescued from Langdom village in Tamenglong District.
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The Jiribam District Police on January 9, rescued an individual identified as Sumen Singh who was abducted by unidentified assailants on January 5, reports Imphal Free Press. The victim was rescued from Langdom village in Tamenglong District.
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January - 9 
The Kashmiri youth and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) scholar, Manaan Wani has joined the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the terror group's Pakistan-based ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin said in a statement to local media, reports The Times o
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The Kashmiri youth and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) scholar, Manaan Wani has joined the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the terror group's Pakistan-based ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin said in a statement to local media, reports The Times of India. "Joining of Manaan Wani exposes the Indian propaganda that the youths of Kashmir are joining militant ranks due to unemployment and economic distress," Salahuddin said in the statement to a Srinagar-based news gathering agency on January 8. "From years on, educated and qualified youths of Kashmir have been joining Hizbul Mujahideen to take this ongoing freedom movement to logical conclusion. This spirit of youths is laudable," Salahuddin said, confirming that Wani had joined Hizbul Mujahideen, in the statement in Urdu. Wani, who belongs to Tikipora in Lolab area of Kupwara District, went missing last week. He was scheduled to return home from Delhi on January 6. The 26-year-old scholar was on Monday expelled by AMU following reports that he may have joined the terror group after his photograph, showing him with an AK-47 rifle, appeared in social media.
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January - 9 
The Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast and American Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee in the United States (US) has banned the entry of Indian officials into 96 Gurudwaras located in the country, reports Daily News and Analysis&
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The Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast and American Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee in the United States (US) has banned the entry of Indian officials into 96 Gurudwaras located in the country, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 9. Indian officials or representatives of the Indian Government shall not be allowed to enter the US Gurudwaras or to participate in any religious functions conducted by the Gurudwaras, thereon, read the statement issued by the Committee.
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January - 9 
Union government’s Interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi on January 9 categorically stated that postponement of Assembly elections in Nagaland was unlikely, reports Nagaland Post. Holding of elections is the mandate of the Election Commis
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Union government’s Interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi on January 9 categorically stated that postponement of Assembly elections in Nagaland was unlikely, reports Nagaland Post. Holding of elections is the mandate of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and postponement of elections was “unlikely” unless there was “sufficient substantive change in the facts on the ground,” he said. “I believe an Agreement resolving the Naga political issue could constitute such a change,” Ravi said in an exclusive telephonic interview with the newspaper. In this regard, Ravi has called upon the Naga civil societies and intellectuals to urge the negotiating Naga groups to be “more realistic in their approach”. Notably, various civil society organisations active in the State and elected representatives were asking for “Solution before Election”.
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January - 9 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 9 granted bail to two suspects Wasihullah and Hamid Khan charged by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) with possessing explosive material and a hand grenade in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Oc
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on January 9 granted bail to two suspects Wasihullah and Hamid Khan charged by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) with possessing explosive material and a hand grenade in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on October 18, 2017 reports Dawn. In the petition, both the suspects had claimed that they were taken into custody by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and that after remaining in illegal confinement for many weeks, they were implicated in a concocted case, which was registered by the CTD.
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January - 9 
Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir said on January 9 that military and intelligence cooperation with United States (US) had been suspended, reports Daily Times. “You see the facilities that we have extended to them (Americans) are still in o
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Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir said on January 9 that military and intelligence cooperation with United States (US) had been suspended, reports Daily Times. “You see the facilities that we have extended to them (Americans) are still in operation. We have not suspended them. But there is also a wide field of intelligence cooperation and defence cooperation which we have suspended,” Dastagir said at a public talk on “Contours of Security Environment of Pakistan”, organised by the Government-run Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). US Embassy spokesman Richard Snelsire, however, said that no formal notification had been sent, adds Dawn.
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January - 9 
Seven people, including five Policemen, were killed and 16 others, including eight Policemen, injured in a suicide blast by a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant near GPO Chowk on Zarghoon Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan,
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Seven people, including five Policemen, were killed and 16 others, including eight Policemen, injured in a suicide blast by a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant near GPO Chowk on Zarghoon Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 9, reports Dawn. The suicide bomber targeted the Police contingent returning from duty at the Provincial Assembly building and rammed into the parked Police truck. Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Police Moazzam Jah Ansari said that he could "tell in advance" that the suicide bomber must have come from across the Afghanistan border. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials said 10 kilograms of explosives had been used in the attack. The Daily Times, however, put the injured toll at 23.
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January - 9 
Sindh Rangers Karachi Division powers conferred under the provision of clause (i) of sub-section-3 of section -4 of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 due to expire on January 10, 2018, have been extended by Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah
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Sindh Rangers Karachi Division powers conferred under the provision of clause (i) of sub-section-3 of section -4 of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 due to expire on January 10, 2018, have been extended by Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on January 9, reports The News. Extended period of 90 days commences from January 1, 2018 to April 10, 2018.
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January - 9 
The conflict victims, on January 9, said members of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) should resign and join their movement if they could not do their job of investigating war-era human rights violations, reports The Himalayan Times. Sta
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The conflict victims, on January 9, said members of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) should resign and join their movement if they could not do their job of investigating war-era human rights violations, reports The Himalayan Times. Stating that TRC was getting more perpetrator-centric rather than victim-centric, they said the members should come clean as to why they could not even investigate a single complaint in the past three years. “You give various reasons such as earthquakes, political situation in the country and internal feuds for your failure to investigate our complaints, but we are not here to listen to your complaints,” said Anita Gyawali of Arghakhanchi who lost her father during the Maoist insurgency. In a meeting between TRC officials and conflict victims in Kathmandu on January 9, she said, “If you can’t do your job, you do not have the right to continue holding the position.” The victims also said they felt that the TRC members were more concerned about their jobs rather than convincing the victims that they would get justice one day. “I have lost faith in TRC,” said Chandra Kala Adhikari of Gorkha whose husband was murdered during the armed conflict. “We’ve already faced a lot of trouble. And, it’s frustrating to know that you [TRC members] are enjoying your jobs selling our names.”
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January - 9 
The Election Commission (EC) has received a total of 114 complaints related to violation of the election code of conduct during the period of the House of Representatives (HoR) and State Assembly elections, reports The Himalayan Times on Ja
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The Election Commission (EC) has received a total of 114 complaints related to violation of the election code of conduct during the period of the House of Representatives (HoR) and State Assembly elections, reports The Himalayan Times on January 10. Commission’s spokesperson Nawaraj Dhakal said of these complaints, the EC cleared 81 complaints after studying into all the complaints while no action was required regarding the remaining 33 complaints. The highest number of complaints was related to the use of vehicles in violation of the election code. Thirty-nine such complaints were filed with the EC, followed by 31 complaints related to the transfer and deputation of employees, 11 complaints related to conduction of examinations for appointing new employees or employees on contract basis in various bodies, five complaints related to the violation of the code by the employees mobilised on election works, five complaints concerning appointment of office-bearers in various bodies, and holding the town or village assemblies by the local bodies, and one complaint related to expansion of the Council of Ministers. The election code of conduct was in force from August 30 to December 12, 2017 in view of the HoR and State Assemblies elections held in two phases on November 26 and December 7.
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January - 9 
Senior Police officials on January 9 met Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre as part of the Police Week 2018 that began on January 8, reports Daily Star. Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul H
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Senior Police officials on January 9 met Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre as part of the Police Week 2018 that began on January 8, reports Daily Star. Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque said, “We want our ministries to take care of our proposals so that the proposals do not get stalled and the ministries forward them to other ministries concerned after completing the administrative tasks promptly.” Drawing the attention of the Planning Minister, the Police chief said the force gets around BTK 400 crore as its annual development budget. He demanded the Government increase the budget to BTK 1,000 crore. In a meeting with PM Sheikh Hasina, Police demanded an aviation wing for the force.Additional Deputy Inspector General Mohammad Moniruzzaman of the Police Headquarters said Police need the aviation wing, be it small, to curb militancy. Mohammad Moniruzzaman said that after they get information about militants' dens in remote areas, it takes the members of the counterterrorism unit hours to reach the spots. “If police had an aviation wing, they could reach the spots a lot faster.” He also said that 82 percent of the militants were radicalized and recruited via the internet. Among other measures suggested by the Police personals includes amending the Torture and Custodial Death (prevention) Act so that accused Policemen can secure bail.
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January - 10 
A fortnight before the 69th Republic Day celebrations, the intelligence agencies have alerted of 26/11 Mumbai-like terror attack or 9/11 style attack in Delhi and seven other states, newsnation.in reports on January 11. Sources in the secur
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A fortnight before the 69th Republic Day celebrations, the intelligence agencies have alerted of 26/11 Mumbai-like terror attack or 9/11 style attack in Delhi and seven other states, newsnation.in reports on January 11. Sources in the security agencies said, “Intelligence Bureau (IB) in its latest alert has mentioned a host of intelligence inputs that suggest terror outfits operating from Pakistan are planning multiple terrorist attack.” The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued an alert to the security agencies of all states, after intelligence agencies alerted of an possible attack.The UMHA has asked police chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to keep a tight vigil on all airborne crafts and beef up security before in all major cities to thwart any terrorist attack. The Ministry has asked the state director generals of police (DGPs) to keep a surveillance on light aircrafts, helicopters and drones during and before Republic Day celebrations. According to UMHA communique, Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI along with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Al Qaeda and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) fidayeens and members of sleeper cells have been activated to carry out terror attacks in the country.
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January - 10 
A Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Gadchiroli Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter in Tadapalli forest area in Gadchiroli District on January 10, reports Business Standard. "The incident took pl
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A Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Gadchiroli Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter in Tadapalli forest area in Gadchiroli District on January 10, reports Business Standard. "The incident took place between 4.30 PM to 5 PM when the QRT team was conducting a combing operation in the Tadapalli forest area," the Gadchiroli Police said in a release issued on January 11. It said the Maoists opened fire on troopers who retaliated. The QRT found the body of the Maoist when they conducted a search operation after the rebels fled the spot. Police also recovered a 0.303 rifle and four cartridges from the spot. "The deceased Maoist is yet to be identified," the release added.
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January - 10 
A soldier of 8 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Kuldeep Sharma was injured in a landmine blast during patrolling in Kamalkote in Uri in Baramulla District two days before, reports Daily Excelsior on January 12. He was rushed to Uri hosp
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A soldier of 8 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), identified as Kuldeep Sharma was injured in a landmine blast during patrolling in Kamalkote in Uri in Baramulla District two days before, reports Daily Excelsior on January 12. He was rushed to Uri hospital where from he was referred to Army hospital Srinagar for specialised treatment, report said.
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January - 10 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bade Kedwal-Tumalpad forests in Sukma District on January 10, reports PTI. Several composite squads of the Special Task Force (ST
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bade Kedwal-Tumalpad forests in Sukma District on January 10, reports PTI. Several composite squads of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit-Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) had launched the operation in the southern forests of Sukma which is considered as a core area of Maoists' military battalion no.1. When a team, comprising STF and DRG personnel, was cordoning off jungles near Kedwal-Tumalpad, it came under heavy firing from a group of rebels, leading to a gunfight, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. "After the encounter ended, security forces searched the area and recovered the body of a woman Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] clad in uniform," Meena said. Troopers also recovered some weapons and explosives from a Maoist dump in the area. The identity of the killed Maoist was yet to be ascertained, he said.
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January - 10 
At least seven persons including a Police constable and an engineer of PDC (Power Development Corporation) were injured during clash between Police and villagers which led to ‘stone pelting’ at Parnai under Surankote Police Jurisdiction i
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At least seven persons including a Police constable and an engineer of PDC (Power Development Corporation) were injured during clash between Police and villagers which led to ‘stone pelting’ at Parnai under Surankote Police Jurisdiction in Poonch District on January 10, reports Daily Excelsior.
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January - 10 
In a bid to prevent misuse of social media & networking sites to create unrest and other untoward incidents in the State, Assam Police has decided to intensify monitoring of users of such digital platforms, reports The Sentinelon January 11.
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In a bid to prevent misuse of social media & networking sites to create unrest and other untoward incidents in the State, Assam Police has decided to intensify monitoring of users of such digital platforms, reports The Sentinelon January 11. The decision has been taken after receiving reports that a section of people and organizations were making objectionable comments on vital social issues including National Registration of Citizens (NRC). Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Police stated that the move aims at preempting any possible attempt by miscreants and anti-social elements to misuse social media to create disturbance. DGP also added that while appointment letters among 2,000 new constables will be distributed on January 12 appointing another 5,000 constables will start soon. He also added that over 300 Sub-Inspectors recently appointed are currently undergoing training.
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January - 10 
Intervention by the CPI-Maoist held up the construction of ten multipurpose watch towers in Kutku range of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Palamu District, reports The Pioneer on January 10. CPI-Maoist cadres do not want watch towers to
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Intervention by the CPI-Maoist held up the construction of ten multipurpose watch towers in Kutku range of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Palamu District, reports The Pioneer on January 10. CPI-Maoist cadres do not want watch towers to come up fearing this high rise tower will make them most vulnerable. The work on remaining 40 towers is in normal speed in North division. In the South division, COI-Maoist cadres threw the spanner when a ranger was manhandled and a tractor was set afire in the South division, said A K Mishra Deputy Director North division PTR.
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January - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on January 10 vowed to break the ‘vicious cycle’ of youth taking up arms on the death of a militant and said efforts were on to ensure that those joining militant ranks return home, reports&
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on January 10 vowed to break the ‘vicious cycle’ of youth taking up arms on the death of a militant and said efforts were on to ensure that those joining militant ranks return home, reports First Post. She said that her Government would continue its efforts to bring back local youth who had joined militancy to end the "vicious cycle" besides strengthening panchayats (village level local self government institution) after successfully conducting the elections next month. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)'s "Afzal Guru Squad" that has claimed responsibility for major terror attacks in the Valley recently "is a challenge for not only the government but for all of us", she said in her reply to the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address in the State Assembly in Jammu.
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January - 10 
Kuki militant groups under two umbrella organisations, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF), who are conducting talks with Government of India (GoI), on January 10 have demanded creation of a territorial council for the Kuk
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Kuki militant groups under two umbrella organisations, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF), who are conducting talks with Government of India (GoI), on January 10 have demanded creation of a territorial council for the Kukis in Manipur, reports The Telegraph. The demand was placed in writing during talks held in New Delhi. The militant groups had had signed a suspension of operation agreement with GoI in 2008 and the January 10 talks was the sixth round of talks. The demand memorandum was signed by UPF ‘spokesperson’ Aaron Kipgen and KNO ‘negotiator’ Seilen Haokip. Altogether 13 delegates from the two organisations participated in the talks. Kukis have long been demanding creation of a separate Kuki state out of Manipur. The groups also demanded "constitutional" safeguards for Kukis in Manipur.
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January - 10 
Meanwhile, the Maoists blew up a bridge by blasting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Sukma District, reports Naidunia Jagran. According to reports, the Maoists blasted the IED by blasting them near Dharampenta at around 11 pm late on January 1
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Meanwhile, the Maoists blew up a bridge by blasting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Sukma District, reports Naidunia Jagran. According to reports, the Maoists blasted the IED by blasting them near Dharampenta at around 11 pm late on January 10. A part of the bridge has been badly damaged by the blast. SP Abhishek Meena said that after the blast, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel fired at the Maoists who later escaped. On December 11, 2017, the same bridge was damaged by the rebels by blasting it.
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January - 10 
The 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups are dismayed that no action has been made till date by Meghalaya Government to set up entry and exit points to keep a check on illegal immigrants, reports The Shillong Times on January 11. About 18
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The 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups are dismayed that no action has been made till date by Meghalaya Government to set up entry and exit points to keep a check on illegal immigrants, reports The Shillong Times on January 11. About 18 entry and exit points are supposed to be set up in three phases. The Khasi Students Union (KSU) President stated that ‘We want that the phase 1 should be completed. Phase 1 includes places like Malidor (East Jaintia Hills), Byrnihat (Ri-Bhoi) and Athiabari (Meghalaya-Assam border).’ Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), another pro ILP group claimed that Meghalaya was a safe haven for the suspected illegal immigrants from Assam.
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January - 10 
The Indian Army killed 138 Pakistan Army personnel in 2017 in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Government intelligence sources said on January 10, reports The Times of
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The Indian Army killed 138 Pakistan Army personnel in 2017 in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Government intelligence sources said on January 10, reports The Times of India. The Indian Army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC, the sources said. The sources said the Pakistan Army usually does not acknowledge the deaths of its personnel and shows them as civilian casualties in certain cases. The Indian Army has been adopting a ‘tough’ approach in dealing with ceasefire violations and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir in the last one year. The Pakistan Army has suffered 138 fatal and 155 non- fatal casualties in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the LoC in 2017, the intelligence sources said. A total of 70 Indian Army personnel were injured during cross border firings and other incidents. According to official figures, 860 incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops were reported in 2017 as against 221 in 2016.
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January - 10 
The Kolkata Police on January 10 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 100, INR 500 and INR 2,000 and arrested three unidentified men and an unidentified woman from Khardah area of North 24 Parganas District of Municipal
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The Kolkata Police on January 10 recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in denomination of INR 100, INR 500 and INR 2,000 and arrested three unidentified men and an unidentified woman from Khardah area of North 24 Parganas District of Municipality of Barrackpore Subdivision in Kolkata, West Bengal, reports The New Indian Express.
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January - 10 
The suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Bilal Ahmad Kawa, was arrested on January 10, by Special Cell of Delhi Police and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a joint operation from Delhi Airport, reports New Indian Express. He was
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The suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Bilal Ahmad Kawa, was arrested on January 10, by Special Cell of Delhi Police and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a joint operation from Delhi Airport, reports New Indian Express. He was arrested after 17 years for his alleged involvement in the December 22, 2000 Red Fort terror attack. 37-year-old Bilal was apprehended after the Gujarat ATS got a tip-off regarding his movement from Srinagar to Delhi. Earlier, terrorist Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq, who was convicted in the case, had been awarded death sentence.
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January - 10 
Two persons were arrested on charges of helping a Muslim man ‘forcibly’ convert a Kerala woman and attempting to take her to Syria to be sold off to Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Ernakulam District on January 10, reports The India
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Two persons were arrested on charges of helping a Muslim man ‘forcibly’ convert a Kerala woman and attempting to take her to Syria to be sold off to Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Ernakulam District on January 10, reports The Indian Express. Fayaz and Siyad, both natives of North Paravur near Kochi, were arrested following investigations based on a complaint by the 25-year-old woman, who was rescued from Saudi Arabia and brought home last year by her family.The two are friends of Muhammad Riyaz from Thalassery in Kannur District, the prime accused in the case. “They have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA],” Ernakulam Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) A V George said, adding a hunt is on to arrest eight more accused, including Riyas, in the case. He said the police have begun a probe into their alleged link with the Islamic State terrorists. George said both Fayaz and Siyad were arrested based on the woman’s complaint that she was allegedly tortured by them in a house in North Paravoor before Riyaz took her abroad. The woman had alleged that Riyaz pretended to be in love with her when she was studying in Bengaluru (Karnataka) in 2014 and forced her to convert to Islam and married her. The woman from Pathanamthitta District was brought up in Gujarat. She had moved the Kerala High Court last year seeking an NIA probe against Riyaz for attempting to take her to Syria from Saudi Arabia and sell her to the Islamic State terrorists as a sex slave. She has also alleged that her marriage was registered using forged documents.
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January - 10 
Muhammad Bakhsh alias Jaggo a former militant ‘commander’ belonging to Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) was killed by militants in the Nasirabad area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan on January 10, reports Dawn.
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Muhammad Bakhsh alias Jaggo a former militant ‘commander’ belonging to Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) was killed by militants in the Nasirabad area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan on January 10, reports Dawn. According to (unnamed) Levies Officials, Jaggo was an important ‘commander ‘of BLF, however, differences cropped up between him and the BLF leadership after the killing of National Party leader Mola Bakhsh Dashti in an attack. Jaggo then left the BLF and formed his own militant group. Three years ago, he abandoned militancy and surrendered to the Government.
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January - 10 
States (US) State Department updated its threat assessment for Pakistan on January 10, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) were placed in the “do not travel”
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States (US) State Department updated its threat assessment for Pakistan on January 10, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) were placed in the “do not travel” category due to militancy, reports Dawn. The advisory informed US citizens that the US government had limited ability to provide emergency services to them in Pakistan due to the security environment.
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January - 10 
The Indian Army killed 138 Pakistan Army personnel in 2017 in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Government intelligence sources said on January 10, reports The Times of
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The Indian Army killed 138 Pakistan Army personnel in 2017 in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Government intelligence sources said on January 10, reports The Times of India. The Indian Army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC, the sources said. The sources said the Pakistan Army usually does not acknowledge the deaths of its personnel and shows them as civilian casualties in certain cases. The Indian Army has been adopting a ‘tough’ approach in dealing with ceasefire violations and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir in the last one year. The Pakistan Army has suffered 138 fatal and 155 non- fatal casualties in tactical operations and retaliatory cross-border firings along the LoC in 2017, the intelligence sources said. A total of 70 Indian Army personnel were injured during cross border firings and other incidents. According to official figures, 860 incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops were reported in 2017 as against 221 in 2016.
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January - 10 
Representatives of the Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an association of 13 organization working for the conflict victims, on January 10 gave ultimatum to Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) officials to comp
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Representatives of the Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP), an association of 13 organization working for the conflict victims, on January 10 gave ultimatum to Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) officials to complete investigations into the war-era cases on time or quit, reports Kathmandu Post. The war-era victims, who had reached the CIEDP office to inquire about the progress made by the commission in its three years tenure, said they were not satisfied with the performance of the two transitional justice bodies which have not yet completed the final investigation into a single case.
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January - 10 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), have decided to begin formal negotiations to reach a deal on power-sharing for provincial Governments and other constituti
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), have decided to begin formal negotiations to reach a deal on power-sharing for provincial Governments and other constitutional positions in a meeting between CPN-UML’s KP Sharma Oli and CPN-Maoist Center’s Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held at the former's residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur on January 10, reports My Republica. The meeting ended with an understanding to pick Chief Ministers (CMs) for six provinces and select candidates for the upper house based on consensus. A joint taskforce comprised of leaders from both the parties has been directed to submit a detailed report on power-sharing based on the consensus reached between the two parties. Leaders said that the 60:40 percent divisions in organization will make it much easier to find a settlement on organization. But they pointed at a possible challenge in resolving the number of office bearers and other key positions due to a large number of aspirants. Though, the exact model of power-sharing remains unclear, the cross-party leaders said that there would be 60/40 division in leadership, party organization and other key positions. Both parties will have to select a handful of leaders from among multiple candidates for key positions. Powerful leaders from both the parties have been pressing their chairmen to secure them appropriate positions in the unified party.
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January - 10 
An unscheduled demonstration by hundreds of members of the Islamic movement named Tablighi Jamaat and some Qawmi madrassa Alems (clerics) brought the traffic on Airport Road in Dhaka to a standstill on January 10, reports Dhaka Tribune
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An unscheduled demonstration by hundreds of members of the Islamic movement named Tablighi Jamaat and some Qawmi madrassa Alems (clerics) brought the traffic on Airport Road in Dhaka to a standstill on January 10, reports Dhaka Tribune. The demonstrators positioned themselves near the airport bus stand around 10am, chanting slogans against the arrival of a preacher from the Darul Uloom Deoband, Maulana Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi, who came to join the Biswa Ijtema, (annual gathering of Muslims) scheduled to kick off in Tongi on January 11. The protest was organised by the Bangladesh Qawmi Madrasa Education Board and Hefajat-e-Islam on instructions of Shah Ahmed Shafi, chief of Hefajat and the Qawmi Madrasa Education Board, demonstrators said added Daily Star.
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January - 10 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on January 10 handed down death penalty to two and jail until death to three others for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Of the convicts, Ujer Ahmed Ch
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on January 10 handed down death penalty to two and jail until death to three others for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Of the convicts, Ujer Ahmed Chowdhury (63) and Nesar Ali (75) were given death penalties, while Yunus Ahmed (71), Samsul Hossain Tarafder (65) and Mobarak Mia (66) were awarded imprisonment until death. Yunus and Ujer are in jail and the rest are on the run. All the convicts were involved with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and the Muslim League (ML) - two anti-liberation parties - during the Liberation War. With the latest verdict, the war crimes tribunals have so far delivered 30 judgments against 64 people. Thirty-nine of them have been sentenced to death.
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January - 10 
The ongoing probe into the murder of liquor baron and hotelier Mithila Mohan in Kerala (India) has taken a new turn with the investigators now suspecting the involvement of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the case, reports Colombo Pag
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The ongoing probe into the murder of liquor baron and hotelier Mithila Mohan in Kerala (India) has taken a new turn with the investigators now suspecting the involvement of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the case, reports Colombo Page. The Crime Branch on January 10 informed the Kerala High Court the accused in the murder - Mathivanan and Uppali - hailed from Sri Lanka and had alleged ties with the LTTE. According to the Crime Branch, third accused Mathivanan had told first accused Santhosh Kumar and Uppali belonged to Vedaranyam lighthouse at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. However, on cross checking the details it emerged there are two lighthouses situated there. One is situated in the middle of the dense forest with virtually no inhabitation. On being shown the images of Mathivanan and Uppali, the residents of Kodiyekkara said Mathivanan had an uncanny resemblance with persons of Lankan origin. Incidentally, Kodiyekkara and the lighthouse are situated on the sea shore from where it takes barely 20 minutes to reach Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka on speedboat.K M Sabu Mathew, Superintendent of Police (SP), Crime Branch, Ernakulam submitted LTTE militants were quite active in the Kodiyekkara area in 2006. One building which was used by the LTTE there is still there though in a dilapidated condition. Before the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the LTTE militant camp was very active there and it was learnt the extremists there had faced a serious financial crisis in 2006.
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January - 10 
23 Taliban militants including three local ‘commanders’ were killed and 14 other militants were arrested in Sordag area of Khoghyani District in Nangarhar Province on January 10, reports Tolo News. The three ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Heday
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23 Taliban militants including three local ‘commanders’ were killed and 14 other militants were arrested in Sordag area of Khoghyani District in Nangarhar Province on January 10, reports Tolo News. The three ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Hedayat, Qari Khalid and Ismael.
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January - 10 
One United States (US) Soldier was injured in an active ground engagement under Operation Resolute Support (RS) in Achin District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News on January 11.
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One United States (US) Soldier was injured in an active ground engagement under Operation Resolute Support (RS) in Achin District in Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News on January 11.
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January - 11 
A surrendered militant, who was wanted in cases of murder and attempt to murder etc, was arrested by Police in Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior on January 12. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmed (40), son of Haji Fareed of Kothi
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A surrendered militant, who was wanted in cases of murder and attempt to murder etc, was arrested by Police in Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior on January 12. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmed (40), son of Haji Fareed of Kothian in Pouni tehsil, at present Nawabad in Reasi District, was evading arrest in case First Information Report (FIR) number 55/2012, under Section 302, 307.458, 366, 382, 147, 148, 323, 376 and 120B Ranbir Penal Code (RPC).
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January - 11 
A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sagruram Sori (27) was arrested up by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force jawans after an exchange of fire during a search operation in Bhomrapara forest under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanke
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A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sagruram Sori (27) was arrested up by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force jawans after an exchange of fire during a search operation in Bhomrapara forest under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District on January 11, reports UNI. The SFs also recovered two firearms, explosives, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and other materials from the possession of the Sori.
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January - 11 
Amra Bangali (We the Bengali) on January 11 announced its decision to contest the coming Assembly elections in Tripura, reports The Hindu. The party held a rally in Agartala (West Tripura District) to protest against what it called the atro
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Amra Bangali (We the Bengali) on January 11 announced its decision to contest the coming Assembly elections in Tripura, reports The Hindu. The party held a rally in Agartala (West Tripura District) to protest against what it called the atrocities on ‘indigenous Bengali people in Assam’ and condemned attempts to create separate ‘Tipraland’.
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January - 11 
An encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) took place at Chhotedongar under Irpanar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on January 11, reports UNI. However, there was no report
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An encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) took place at Chhotedongar under Irpanar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on January 11, reports UNI. However, there was no report of any casualty.
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January - 11 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper sustained injuries during exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on January 11, reports New Indian Express. The CRPF team was out on special operati
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper sustained injuries during exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on January 11, reports New Indian Express. The CRPF team was out on special operations in a village when the encounter took place. The injured trooper was evacuated by chopper and his condition is stable, said CRPF.
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January - 11 
Delhi’s Commissioner of Police (CP) Amulya Patnaik on January 11 revealed that in comparison to 2016, Delhi Police has recovered 14.81% more of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2017, reports Scroll.in. In 2016, FICN worth of INR 5.74 Crore
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Delhi’s Commissioner of Police (CP) Amulya Patnaik on January 11 revealed that in comparison to 2016, Delhi Police has recovered 14.81% more of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2017, reports Scroll.in. In 2016, FICN worth of INR 5.74 Crores was recovered with 80 cases registered. Whereas, in 2017, FICN worth of INR 6.59 Crores was recovered in 46 registered cases. The recovery of FICNs was an initiative taken by Delhi Police and other associated agencies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB), said Amulya Patnaik.
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January - 11 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, Major General AK Singh, on January 11 said that the majority of youth in Jammu and Kashmir want peace and those who join militancy are just a few, reports Daily Excelsior. “I think, we only talk
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, Major General AK Singh, on January 11 said that the majority of youth in Jammu and Kashmir want peace and those who join militancy are just a few, reports Daily Excelsior. “I think, we only talk about those few hundreds who have joined terrorism. But we don’t talk about those 22 lakh Kashmiri youths who have shunned away the path of terrorism and want peace and stability in the Valley”, he said while speaking to reporters in Baramulla in Baramulla District during a function. Singh said that recently joined militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Manan Wani was tricked into militancy. “I think, Manan Wani is only an exception and he has been probably tricked into this otherwise no militant gives his photograph like this. Hizb-ul-Mujahideen has used him so that he will not join mainstream back”, he said. The Major General said that policy of the security forces is to accept those youth into mainstream who shun the path of violence. “But our policy is that any militant who wants to join back mainstream, we always accept them”, he said. “We will continue to fight back these incidents. Army and all the security forces in Kashmir are ready and we will do our best to stop those people who are involved in these incidents”, he said.
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January - 11 
GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira once again dared security forces on the lookout for him as he visited his native village of Sasatgre-Nengmandalgre in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Timeson January 12.
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GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira once again dared security forces on the lookout for him as he visited his native village of Sasatgre-Nengmandalgre in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Timeson January 12.
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January - 11 
In 2017, Delhi Police has registered 362 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, which is 25.26% percent higher than the cases registered in 2016, reports CNN-News18 on January 11. As per the data released by Delh
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In 2017, Delhi Police has registered 362 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, which is 25.26% percent higher than the cases registered in 2016, reports CNN-News18 on January 11. As per the data released by Delhi Police, 289 cases were registered with 370 people arrested under various sections of NDPS Act in 2016. In 2017, 491 people had been arrested under different sections of NDPS Act. Majority of arrests in these cases were conducted by the Special Cell of Delhi Police that also deals with terrorist activities in Delhi. Drug-trafficking is our [Delhi Police] primary focus and it is a part of terrorism which is recognised as a ‘narco-terrorism’, said an unnamed Delhi Police official.
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January - 11 
India on January 11, said National Security Advisor-NSA Ajit Doval met his Pakistani counterpart Lieutanant General Nasser Khan Janjua (retd) last month in Thailand, noting that "talks on terror" can go ahead, reports India Today. Rave
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India on January 11, said National Security Advisor-NSA Ajit Doval met his Pakistani counterpart Lieutanant General Nasser Khan Janjua (retd) last month in Thailand, noting that "talks on terror" can go ahead, reports India Today. Raveesh Kumar, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), told reporters that the focus of the "operational-level talks" was "cross-border terror" and ways to ensure the elimination of terrorism from the region. "India and Pakistan have a dialogue process and we have said terror and talks cannot go togther. However, there are other dialogue mechanisms like at the DGMO level or between the BSF (Border Security Force) and Pakistan Rangers. "Similarly, the NSA-level engagement is part of operational-level talks. We have said terror and talks cannot go together, but talks on terror can definitely go ahead," Kumar said. The meeting between the two NSAs took place in Thailand nearly three weeks ago.
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January - 11 
Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) held a meeting with terror outfits this month to plan how to counter Indian Security Forces (SFs) that have inflicted massive damage to them in Jammu and Kashmir, reports DNA on January 12 (t
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Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) held a meeting with terror outfits this month to plan how to counter Indian Security Forces (SFs) that have inflicted massive damage to them in Jammu and Kashmir, reports DNA on January 12 (today). At a meeting held in Rawalpindi (Pakistan), the spy agency had lengthy deliberations with Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Maulana Masood Azhar-led Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and senior Pakistan Army officials to find out the reasons of losses in the Valley and Line of Control (LoC). LeT and other terror groups expressed concern over massive losses during counter-terror operations in Kashmir, leading to a decline in local recruits to carry out attacks. Central intelligence agencies said that the ISI's main concern is the killings of newly recruited Kashmiri youths by Indian security agencies. The ruthless manner in which the killings have happened has demoralised youngsters after, sources said.Also, the ISI is worried over the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF)'s response during retaliatory firing at border posts and growing casualties of its men. The ISI finds difficulties to carry on its old strategy of Border Action Team (BAT) and sniper attacks on Indian personnel as forces are giving befitting responses. Indian agencies which were in the know of the meeting have begun their counter preparations to tackle fresh designs that the ISI will use to unleash in coming months.The explosion in Sopore town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on January 6 by JeM is seen by intelligence agencies as a "precursor" to new the strategy unleashed by the ISI to create problems in the Valley. Terrorists detonated a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that killed four Police personnel, including an officer, in Sopore town. This is for the first time since 2015 that terrorists have used an IED to target SFs in Jammu and Kashmir.
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January - 11 
Police arrested a suspected extortionist identified as Kaiyenpaibam Sanjit from areas of Sagolband Tera in Imphal West District on January 11, reports E-pao. Police also recovered one 0.32 revolver 6 live rounds, 1 double barrel rifle ammunition
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Police arrested a suspected extortionist identified as Kaiyenpaibam Sanjit from areas of Sagolband Tera in Imphal West District on January 11, reports E-pao. Police also recovered one 0.32 revolver 6 live rounds, 1 double barrel rifle ammunitions and one M 20 pistol with one life round.
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January - 11 
Police, in an encounter, killed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander in chief’ Matchallang M Sangma alias Vietnam at Bawe Duragre village in East Garo Hills District on January 11, reports The Shillon
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Police, in an encounter, killed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘deputy commander in chief’ Matchallang M Sangma alias Vietnam at Bawe Duragre village in East Garo Hills District on January 11, reports The Shillong Times. An AK 56 rifle with live ammunition, Chinese grenades, three kilo grams of gelatin sticks and claymore box used for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from the encounter site. Matchallang M Sangma was involved in execution of surrendered GNLA ‘finance secretary’ Rakkam D Shira at East Garo Hills District. His last known execution was that of another surrendered militant by the name of Kamdak in December.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mantoo Yadav and his associate Nageshwar Yadav at Govindpur village in Jamui District on January 11, reports The Times of India. The arr
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mantoo Yadav and his associate Nageshwar Yadav at Govindpur village in Jamui District on January 11, reports The Times of India. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were residents of Govindpur and Fatahpur villages respectively under Chakai Police Station of Jamui District. The Police team raided Mantoo's house while he was asleep and arrested him. Nageshwar was also arrested from Mantoo's house. One 9 mm imported pistol, four live cartridges, one magazine, two mobile phones and two motorcycles were also seized, said Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP), JJ Reddy. Mantoo has five criminal cases lodged with the Chakai Police Station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act, added SP, Reddy.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 11 recovered two weapons and over 400 rounds of ammunition hidden by militants in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific input, a joint team of Police and the Army launched a search opera
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 11 recovered two weapons and over 400 rounds of ammunition hidden by militants in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific input, a joint team of Police and the Army launched a search operation in Jatta Malian forest in Kalakote belt of Rajouri District and recovered the arms and ammunition, reports said. The haul included one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 400 rounds of AK rifle, one pistol with magazine, one hand grenade and two IED (improvised explosive device) circuits, reports said, adding that a case was registered in this connection.
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January - 11 
SFs on January 11 launched a cordon and search Operation (CASO) against militants in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. They said that on a tip off about the presence of militants, SFs and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashm
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SFs on January 11 launched a cordon and search Operation (CASO) against militants in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. They said that on a tip off about the presence of militants, SFs and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint search operation at Hampora, Lagate Handwara in Kupwara District. All the exit points were sealed and a massive search operation has been launched. However, no one was arrested and no contact was established with the militants.
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January - 11 
Televangelist Zakir Naik, who is being probed under terror and money laundering charges by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is projected as a ‘hero’ in a school book in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, reports Hindustan Times o
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Televangelist Zakir Naik, who is being probed under terror and money laundering charges by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is projected as a ‘hero’ in a school book in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, reports Hindustan Times on January 12. The Islamic Mission School in Dodhpur area of Aligarh District published a book ‘Ilm-un-Nafe’ for Class 1 that has chapters on nine famous Muslim personalities. One of them features Zakir Naik, founder of Mumbai-based NGO – Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).The school management claimed that the book – aimed at enhancing children’s general knowledge – was published two years back, but in the new session the chapter on Naik would be removed from it. “The book has chapters on renowned Muslims and one chapter is on Zakir Naik,” said the author of the book, Kunen Kausar, who is also the manager of the school. “When the book was published two years back, there was no case against Zakir Naik. Now, the chapter on him will be removed in the fresh book issued for the next session,” added Kausar.
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January - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the five bomb blasts that took place in court complexes in South India, including Mysuru in Karnataka, said that the accused targeted the courts to avenge the hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts cas
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the five bomb blasts that took place in court complexes in South India, including Mysuru in Karnataka, said that the accused targeted the courts to avenge the hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts case convict Yakub Memon and the encounter of Imam Ali in Bengaluru in 2002, reports The New Indian Express on January 12. The charge sheet filed before the special court indicates that the outfit named ‘Base Movement’ carried out the attacks. The outfit was named so after al Qaeda, which was ‘The Base’. The outfit used the photo of Osama Bin Laden on all its letters and videos with ‘al Qaeda’ written in Arabic and English.NIA has named Ninar Abbas Ali, who worked as a painter and ran an Islamic library named Darul Islam; Samsun Karim Raja, who ran Ahad Broilers chicken shop at Madurai (Tamil Nadu) and also assisted his father in SR Printers; and S Dawood Sulaiman, an engineering student having knowledge of computers and English, in its charge sheet. The outfit believed that Muslims accused of various crimes and lodged in jails were being ill-treated and the courts were giving them a raw deal.
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Pad
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Padma Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the intervening night of January 11-12, reports Hindustan Times. The raiding team recovered one AK 47 and INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles besides around 200 live ammunition from the two dead rebels, along with two mobile phones and posters and literature of the banned group.
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January - 11 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will send 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the Assembly election to be held in February, reports Assam Tribune on January 12. The CAPF contingent will comprise of Border Sec
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will send 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the Assembly election to be held in February, reports Assam Tribune on January 12. The CAPF contingent will comprise of Border Security Force (BSF), Central Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The first lot comprising 25 companies of CAPF arrived on January 12 while 50 more companies will reach Tripura by January 20. Additionally 12 battalions of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) will also be available for election duties. Assam Tribune further adds that the state already has over 35,000 security force personnel comprising BSF, CRPF and TSR. During the last Assembly elections in February 2013, around 20,000 CAPF personnel were deployed
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January - 11 
One soldier was killed while two others were injured in a landmine explosion in the Sarobai area of the North Waziristan agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 11, reports Dailytimes. The deceased was identified as Sepoy
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One soldier was killed while two others were injured in a landmine explosion in the Sarobai area of the North Waziristan agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 11, reports Dailytimes. The deceased was identified as Sepoy Amanullah while Havaldar Fazal Abbas and Sepoy Nafees received injuries.
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January - 11 
Steven Goldstein, the United States (US) Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs said on January 11 that US was hopeful that “Pakistan will do the right thing and turn over the terrorists and honour their commitment&rdq
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Steven Goldstein, the United States (US) Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs said on January 11 that US was hopeful that “Pakistan will do the right thing and turn over the terrorists and honour their commitment” reports The Indian Express.Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan spokesperson Mohammed Faisal said on January 11 that US understands the importance of lines of communication, reports The Nation. “Pakistan’s support to the US has been critical in dealing with the challenges of terrorism in the region. Both sides understand the importance of the lines of communication,” he said. He also said that Pakistan and the US continued to communicate with each other on various issues of mutual interest at different levels, adds The Express Tribune. “Since, it is being done outside media glare, I cannot share further details with you,” Faisal replied when asked to share details of such contacts.
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January - 11 
Almost three months after Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba stripped CPN-Maoist Centre Ministers of their responsibilities protesting the party’s electoral alliance with the CPN-UML, the third largest party has on January 11 decided to quit the
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Almost three months after Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba stripped CPN-Maoist Centre Ministers of their responsibilities protesting the party’s electoral alliance with the CPN-UML, the third largest party has on January 11 decided to quit the Government, reports Kathmandu Post. According to a decision announced, the party will notify PM Deuba about recalling of the Ministers without portfolio on January 12 (today). “Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal will submit the party’s decision to call back the ministers on Friday,” said Manahari Timilsena, Dahal’s press coordinator.
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January - 12 
Ahead of the Army Day on January 15, the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat has said that the Indian Army is gearing up its strength in cyber and Information Warfare, which is believe to be the next theatre of operation
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Ahead of the Army Day on January 15, the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat has said that the Indian Army is gearing up its strength in cyber and Information Warfare, which is believe to be the next theatre of operation besides battles with China along with the ‘Line of Actual Control’ (LAC) at the military level, reports The Economic Times on January 13. Along with fighting at the border, the Indian Army also ensuring the protection of its cyber networks with the implementation of good firewalls and the capability to handle them, said General Rawat.
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January - 12 
AR arrested a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Mhonthung Tungie in Wokha town in Wokha District, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR.
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AR arrested a militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Mhonthung Tungie in Wokha town in Wokha District, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR.
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January - 12 
Army on January 12 recovered three 28 kilograms of weight improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a large quantity of other explosive material besides Pakistan made medicines from Kandi in the Kotranka area of Rajouri District. The IEDs had been full
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Army on January 12 recovered three 28 kilograms of weight improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a large quantity of other explosive material besides Pakistan made medicines from Kandi in the Kotranka area of Rajouri District. The IEDs had been fully fabricated and were ready to use, which indicated that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, to whom the consignment belonged, were planning to use them at some sensitive installations on or before Republic Day (January 26) celebrations. Other recoveries made included six Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades, five Chinese hand grenades, five Rocket Propelled Grenade shells, 79 AK rounds, 26 pistol rounds and a large quantity of Pakistan made medicines including pain killers, injections, capsules, bandages and a rucksack. Recovery of Pakistan made medicines indicated presence of some Pakistani militants of HM outfit at Pichnar area of Kandi.
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January - 12 
Assam Rifles (AR) conducted an operation in Burma Camp in Dimapur District and arrested an arms dealer, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles (AR). One .22 pistol was recovered from the arrested arms dealer, identified a
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Assam Rifles (AR) conducted an operation in Burma Camp in Dimapur District and arrested an arms dealer, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles (AR). One .22 pistol was recovered from the arrested arms dealer, identified as Neiwelhi Rume.
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January - 12 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a bus after asking the passengers to alight, in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. However, there were no reports of any casualties or injuries of the passengers in the bus. The incident occurred under Chinta
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a bus after asking the passengers to alight, in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. However, there were no reports of any casualties or injuries of the passengers in the bus. The incident occurred under Chintagufa Police Station limits when the private bus was on its way to Jagargunda from Jagdalpur, a local Police official said. The official said that a group of Maoists, armed with sharp-edged weapons and sticks, stopped the vehicle between Chintagufa and Burkapal villages and after asking passengers to alight, set it ablaze.
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January - 12 
Following information received from SP, Prashant Anand, the Manika Police arrested Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadre, identified as Rajesh Shaw alias Rajeshwar Sahu, from Matlong area in Latehar District on January 12, reports
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Following information received from SP, Prashant Anand, the Manika Police arrested Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadre, identified as Rajesh Shaw alias Rajeshwar Sahu, from Matlong area in Latehar District on January 12, reports Live Hindustan.Com. Rajesh Sahu is a resident of Sukri village under Latehar Block (administrative division) in the District. Abhay Shankar, Officer in Charge (OIC), said that Rajesh was involved in an encounter between JJMP and the Police in the Kumrahi jungle of Barabaiya. JJMP is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 12 
Imphal Free Pressreports that on January 12 a truck driver indentified as Sorokhaibam was abducted by unidentified assailants near Lamlong in Imphal East District. A Joint Action Committee (JAC) has been formed demanding that the government track and
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Imphal Free Pressreports that on January 12 a truck driver indentified as Sorokhaibam was abducted by unidentified assailants near Lamlong in Imphal East District. A Joint Action Committee (JAC) has been formed demanding that the government track and save the abductees.
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January - 12 
In 2017, the Delhi Police’s Cyber cell had received 670 complaints, out of which 247 complaints were investigated following the arrest of 146 people, reports The Times of India on January 12. The cyber cell involved 723 computer teach
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In 2017, the Delhi Police’s Cyber cell had received 670 complaints, out of which 247 complaints were investigated following the arrest of 146 people, reports The Times of India on January 12. The cyber cell involved 723 computer teachers from 577 schools to spread the cyber-awareness among the youngsters in the midst vulnerable games, such as ‘Blue Whale’ that held responsible for multiple deaths of youngsters around the globe. Along with the staff of Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) had been training with cyber experts to collaborate with the institutions in banking sector, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On monthly basis, the cyber-training has been provided to the Investigation Officers (IOs) from different Police Stations and so far had trained 509 officials at EOW and 362 officials at the Police Training College, said Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Crime Records Office (CRO) Rajan Bhagat. To regard the success of Cyber cell, Delhi’s Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik had launched a website of ‘Cyber Safety Unit’ which is considered as a ‘one stop window’ to complain cyber related incidents, says report.
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January - 12 
In a significant statement on anti-militancy operations in Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 12 that this year (2018) Army will shift its focus to North Kashmir from South Kashmir in 2017 to prevent the infiltration attempts and
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In a significant statement on anti-militancy operations in Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 12 that this year (2018) Army will shift its focus to North Kashmir from South Kashmir in 2017 to prevent the infiltration attempts and declared that troops would destroy all Pakistani posts from where terrorists are launched into the Indian soil, reports Daily Excelsior. He said seeds of thought of some kind of ‘separate identity’ are being sown in Government schools among the children, which have separate map of the State besides that of India and called for major revamp of education system in Jammu and Kashmir to deal with the problem.General Rawat said: “our focus of operations in 2017 was South Kashmir. This year it will shift to North Kashmir’s Baramulla, Pattan, Handwara, Kupwara, Sopore, Lolab and some Northern areas of Bandipora so that the infiltration can be thwarted there’’. Asserting that the people, who rush to site of encounters between militants and Security Forces (SFs), were risking their lives, the Army chief described it as ‘worrisome phenomenon’. “This is becoming a worrisome phenomenon that people are just rushing to operations to get successful and at time taking risks well beyond their capacities. Why are they taking risks? They are more concerned about tasks at hand to get success, that is why sometimes it is leading to higher casualty rate,’’ the Chief of Army Staff said.The Army chief’s statement on focusing North Kashmir this year assumed great significance as it had been targeting South Kashmir, which had once become hub of the militancy especially after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Burhan Wani in July 2016. However, last year, SFs killed nearly 200 militants in the Valley including South Kashmir. He declared that the Indian Army will destroy all those military posts of Pakistan from where they launched militants and terror strikes into Kashmir. “We target all those Pakistani posts from where they launch terrorists for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists are a disposable commodity in Pakistan and Indian Army’s approach is to ensure that Pakistan feels the pain,’’ Gen Rawat said.Referring to increased number of ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, he said India will retaliate against any threat and will continue the similar approach till it sees reduction in ceasefire violations. “The casualties which Pakistan has suffered are three to four times more than what we did. Pakistan is sending messages regularly to return to the ceasefire. We are ready but we will continue our approach till we see a decrease in ceasefire violations,’’ the Army chief said.
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January - 12 
In the charge sheet that is filed at the court by the National Investigating Agency (NIA), evidence of the acts of terror outfit 'Base Movement' of Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), who created panic by placing bombs in premises of five
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In the charge sheet that is filed at the court by the National Investigating Agency (NIA), evidence of the acts of terror outfit 'Base Movement' of Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), who created panic by placing bombs in premises of five courts, has been highlighted, dajiworld.com reports on January 13. These details were unearthed during the inquiry of the members of this group, who have been arrested in this connection. It is really interesting to know how one voter identity card that was forged from the internet and used to purchase six SIM cards could help the terrorists coordinate and carry out the deadly attack on the premises of five different courts. Abbas Ali, mastermind of Base Movement outfit needed duplicate SIM cards in order to publish the details of the organization and also to hide his identity. Technical expert of the group, Dawood Suleiman, who was an engineer with a private firm in Chennai, downloaded a voter identity card from the Google search and prepared three voter ids with different addresses. The same was used to buy six SIM cards and four mobile phones. The five accused were using these SIM cards and mobiles alternately among themselves. A Facebook account was also opened using these duplicate mobile numbers.
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January - 12 
Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 12 said 51 persons were killed and over 9,000 injured, including over 6,000 due to pellets, during the eight months- long unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani in 2
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Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 12 said 51 persons were killed and over 9,000 injured, including over 6,000 due to pellets, during the eight months- long unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani in 2016, reports Daily Excelsior. In a written reply to the question of a National Conference MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Mubarakh Gul in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on January 12 said 51 people were killed in Kashmir division from July 8, 2016 to February 27, 2017 in the unrest.She said 9,042 people were injured in firing of bullets, pellets, PAVA (Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide)-shells and others during the period. Of these, 6,221 were injured due to pellets, 368 due to bullets, four due to PAVA shells and 2,449 suffered other injuries, she said. As many as 782 suffered eye injuries of which 510 were hospitalized, she said, adding that 5,197 cases of pellet injuries were treated at district hospitals and the rest were referred to Super Speciality Hospitals. The highest number of deaths - 16 - took place in Anantnag District followed by 13 in Kulgam District, seven in Pulwama and five in Kupwara, Mufti added.
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Militants attacked a Police Post in Keegam Police post maintained by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Shopian District on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage but the Police and CRPF retaliated and m
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Militants attacked a Police Post in Keegam Police post maintained by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Shopian District on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage but the Police and CRPF retaliated and militants fled away. Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and established check posts at several places in the area to trace out the militants responsible for the attack. However, no one was arrested.
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January - 12 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 12 arrested Naorem Premkanta Singh of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a key accused in an attack on Army convoy in 2015 in which 18 soldiers were killed, reports Times of India. According to NIA spo
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 12 arrested Naorem Premkanta Singh of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a key accused in an attack on Army convoy in 2015 in which 18 soldiers were killed, reports Times of India. According to NIA spokesperson, the militant was arrested in a joint operation with Manipur Police. A pistol and five live rounds were recovered from him. NIA had identified as many as 14 of the 23 militants who had taken part in the attack.
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January - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sodhi Prakash (35), Pedkam Ramesh (19) and Buddallu Pulla (40) were arrested from two separate places in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. Prakash, who was active as
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sodhi Prakash (35), Pedkam Ramesh (19) and Buddallu Pulla (40) were arrested from two separate places in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. Prakash, who was active as the head of Karigundam Janatana Sarkar (KJS) squad of CPI-Maoist and wanted in 17 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related incidents including attacks on Police party, triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Police teams, murder and others, took place in Chintagufa, Chintalnar and Polampalli Police Stations areas in Sukma District, was arrested from Chintagufa Police Station limits. Ramesh and Pulla, were involved in set ablaze of vehicles and thrashing labourers engaged in construction of road near Kansaram rivulet of Sukma District on December 21, 2017 and triggered IED blasts in 2017 between Kansaram and Potakpalli villages, were arrested from Kistaram Police Station area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 arrested a militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) from Khonsa town in Tirap District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militant has been identified as ‘se
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 arrested a militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) from Khonsa town in Tirap District, reports Northeast Today. The arrested militant has been identified as ‘sergeant major’ Manhua Wangpan. An AK-56 rifle, live ammunition, extortion note, drugs and INR 5,000 were recovered from him. According to the militant he was part of a nine men team operating under ‘captain’ Eli Ketok and had come to Khonsa for extortion.
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January - 12 
Security has been put on maximum alert in Handwara area of Kupwara District after inputs about possible Fidayeen (suicide) attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Sources said that a group of four JeM fidayeensare trying to carry out an atta
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Security has been put on maximum alert in Handwara area of Kupwara District after inputs about possible Fidayeen (suicide) attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Sources said that a group of four JeM fidayeensare trying to carry out an attack in Handwara and in order to prevent the attack, security has been put on alert and Security Forces (SFs) have established checks points and have intensified security around SFs camps and other installations.
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January - 12 
The annual crime report presented by the Pune’s Commissioner of Police Rashmi Shukla, depicts the a steep rise in the number of incidents reported in 2017 in comparison to preceding years, reports Hindustan Times on January 12. In 201
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The annual crime report presented by the Pune’s Commissioner of Police Rashmi Shukla, depicts the a steep rise in the number of incidents reported in 2017 in comparison to preceding years, reports Hindustan Times on January 12. In 2016, Pune’s cybercrime cell received 2,070 complaints of cyber-related incidents where as the numbers for 2017 are more than double with 5,741 complaints. The idea of establishing the cyber Police Stations in the city has some technical roadblocks as there are some prior criteria need to be met. But the Central Government and the state Government is making joint efforts to initiate cyber Police Stations. The steep rise in the cybercrime is due to the lack of awareness about cybercrimes and safe online practices, said Rashmi Shukla. Total of 54 cybercrime cases were resolved in 2017 as compare to 33 cases resolved in 2016, resolved independently by Pune’s cybercrime cell, says report.
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January - 12 
The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Ba
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The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Banguri, Narsayya, Ravi Marpalli, Ramesh Golala and Satyanarayan alias Sataya from various places in Thane District, on January 12, reports Asian Age. ATS officials received a tip-off that one of the key members of CPI-Maoist would arrive in Kalyan and arrested Venugopal from Kalyan railway station. Police teams were dispatched and six CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Dombivli (east), after the interrogation of Venugopal. The Police claimed the CPI-Maoist cadres were indoctrinating youths in slum pockets and collecting finances for the Golden Corridor Committee (GCC), which includes Maharashtra and Gujarat and seized Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and documents. CPI-Maoist cadres were led by Venugopal, ‘district committee secretary (DCS)’ in CPI –Maoist, who was underground for 20 years. He was active in trade unions in Mumbai to spread CPI-Maoist ideology and carrying a reward of INR 8 00,000 announced by Telangana Government. He is booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 2008, and remanded in Police custody, said Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP (ATS) Mohan Dahikar, adds Times of India.
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January - 12 
The Indian Army and Pakistani Army exchanged fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District on January 12 in which several Pakistani bunkers were destroyed, reports Daily Excelsior. An official
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The Indian Army and Pakistani Army exchanged fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District on January 12 in which several Pakistani bunkers were destroyed, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by targeting Indian Army posts in Kamalkote sector of Uri in the night. He said that they used heavy machine guns and mortars to target the posts but there was no damage on Indian side. The Army troops of 12 Dogra, 8 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Baaz battalions gave a befitting reply and also fired mortars and used heavy machine guns to target the Pakistani posts. Sources said that several Pakistani army bunkers were destroyed in the shelling in which Pakistani troops suffered casualties. However, the number of casualties was not immediately known and Army deployed in the forward posts was trying to ascertain how many and what kind of casualties did Pakistani troops suffer. The official said that the firing started at around 11.30 p.m (January 11) and continued till 3.30 a.m (January 12) during which it was war like situations in the area. However, in the morning the firing stopped but tension prevailed in the sector.
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January - 12 
Three extortionists were arrested on January 12 from unidentified locations for allegedly trying to extort money from a businessman by using the name of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), The Shillong Times. The arrested individuals were iden
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Three extortionists were arrested on January 12 from unidentified locations for allegedly trying to extort money from a businessman by using the name of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), The Shillong Times. The arrested individuals were identified as Wilberth T Sangma, Wister N Marak and Salgra Ch Sangma. The extortionists had served a demand letter to a businessman in Nangapa bazaar in East Garo Hills for INR 450,000 on January 9.
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January - 12 
Two suspected arms dealers were arrested a joint operation in Blue Hill Station, Dimapur on January 12, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR. One .22 mm Pistol, one magazine, live ammunition, one detonator, two Gelatin sticks and
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Two suspected arms dealers were arrested a joint operation in Blue Hill Station, Dimapur on January 12, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR. One .22 mm Pistol, one magazine, live ammunition, one detonator, two Gelatin sticks and one Safety fuse were recovered.
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January - 12 
Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme, the Kanker District Police cleared a six kilometres road route traversing a 650-metre inclined, forested and rocky landscape and the road became operational on January 12, reports New In
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Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme, the Kanker District Police cleared a six kilometres road route traversing a 650-metre inclined, forested and rocky landscape and the road became operational on January 12, reports New Indian Express. The connecting road is set to link inaccessible settlements of the tribals who live in the inhospitable terrain barely 15 kilometres away from the Kanker District headquarters. “Ever since Independence our villages had remained deprived of a route to connect us with the main roads. Every election we raised our demands for road connectivity, but all we got were promises and no action,” said Lachhanu Mandavi, the Patel (elected chief) of Marrapi village. The road connects more than 2,000 tribal families in around half-a-dozen remote and undeveloped villages, including Marrapi, Useli, Kalmuchhi, Marme-Kanali and Nilegondi.
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January - 12 
Unidentified militants hurled hand grenades and fired at an Assam Rifles post in Kangpokpi District on January 12, reports Imphal Free Press. Although AR personnel fired at the militants, they managed to escape. No fatality was reported in the i
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Unidentified militants hurled hand grenades and fired at an Assam Rifles post in Kangpokpi District on January 12, reports Imphal Free Press. Although AR personnel fired at the militants, they managed to escape. No fatality was reported in the incident.
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January - 12 
Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Prime Minister Office, Dr Jitendra Singh on January 12 said in Jammu that certain vested interests do not want the militancy to end in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Da
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Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Prime Minister Office, Dr Jitendra Singh on January 12 said in Jammu that certain vested interests do not want the militancy to end in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Over the last 25 years, he said, militancy has developed as an industry and the beneficiaries of it thrive in its continuation, but what is more worrisome is that some of the so – called mainstream political activists and political groups have also learnt to sustain their political relevance in an atmosphere of instability and disturbance resulting from continued militancy.Dr Jitendra Singh said, those who oppose the Panchayat (village level local self government institution) elections are, in fact, scared of grass-root democracy flourishing in the State because that will mark an end of the game for the self-styled and un-elected leaders from the so called separatist lobby, as well as some of the so – called mainstream leaders who have mastered the art of getting themselves elected with a meager vote percentage in the shadow of militancy.
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January - 12 
General Joseph L. Votel Commander United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) apprised Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on January 12 over a telephone call that US was not considering unilateral action inside Pakistan, states&nbs
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General Joseph L. Votel Commander United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) apprised Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on January 12 over a telephone call that US was not considering unilateral action inside Pakistan, states Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).an (unnamed) US Senator had also called the COAS to discuss Pakistan-US security cooperation post the US President Donald Trump’s tweet.
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January - 12 
Police Constable identified as Shakir posted in the anti-street crime squad was killed in a targeted attack by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on his way to report for duty at Gulberg Police Station near North Nazimabad area of Karachi the
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Police Constable identified as Shakir posted in the anti-street crime squad was killed in a targeted attack by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants on his way to report for duty at Gulberg Police Station near North Nazimabad area of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 12, reports Dawn.
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January - 12 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) delisted 284 political parties for failing to meet the requirements under the Elections Act 2017 on January 12, reports The Nation. Under the Elections Act 2017, the political parties were required to de
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) delisted 284 political parties for failing to meet the requirements under the Elections Act 2017 on January 12, reports The Nation. Under the Elections Act 2017, the political parties were required to deposit a registration fee of Rs0.2 million with the ECP along with a list of 2,000 party workers with their national identity cards and signatures however these parties failed to comply. Prominent parties delisted by the ECP include Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional, the JUI-Sami, the Sunni Tehreek, Qaumi Watan Party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nazriati, Sindh National Front, Bahawalpur National Awami Party, Millat Party and Aam Aadmi Party. These parties could approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) against the delisting.
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January - 12 
The National Assembly (NA) passed a bill extending the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), as one of the reforms paving the way for a merger of FATA with
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The National Assembly (NA) passed a bill extending the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), as one of the reforms paving the way for a merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 12, reports Dawn. The junior partners of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government, the JUI-F and the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami (PMA) Party opposed the bill, adds The Nation.
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January - 12 
Ministers representing CPN-Maoist Center on January 12 tendered their resignation to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba en masse, reports Republica. CPN-Maoist Center leader Giri Raj Mani Pokharel, on behalf of all Ministers handed over the resig
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Ministers representing CPN-Maoist Center on January 12 tendered their resignation to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba en masse, reports Republica. CPN-Maoist Center leader Giri Raj Mani Pokharel, on behalf of all Ministers handed over the resignation letter to Prime Minister Deuba. After tendering the letter, Pokharel speaking with the journalist said, "We have left the government. Prime Minister Deuba thanked in reply." However, the Ministers from the party did not leave the Government to ensure the elections of House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies.
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January - 12 
Hours after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) released photographs of two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 Chittagong Police confirmed that one of them was NafisUl Islam who had remained
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Hours after Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) released photographs of two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 Chittagong Police confirmed that one of them was NafisUl Islam who had remained missing from the port city since October 6, 2017, reports The Daily Star on January 19.With Nafis, two out of the three militants killed in the raid were identified.
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January - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 14 identified one of the three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 as Mezba Uddin of Comilla District, reports The Daily Star. His fin
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on January 14 identified one of the three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 as Mezba Uddin of Comilla District, reports The Daily Star. His fingerprints matched with the Election Commission database and confirmed his identity, Lieutenant Colonel Emranul Hasan, commanding officer-of RAB-3, told. The identities of the two others are yet to be known.
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January - 12 
Three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were killed when the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) busted a hideout only 500 metres away from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Dhaka city on January 12, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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Three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were killed when the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) busted a hideout only 500 metres away from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Dhaka city on January 12, reports Dhaka Tribune. The raid took place on the fourth floor of a six-storey residential building named Ruby Villa in West Nakhalpara. Two RAB officials were injured as well. RAB recovered three suicide vests, two pistols, 14 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and detonators, four containers of explosive gel and equipment to make IEDs from the room the militants had been staying in.
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January - 12 
Political parties in the Northern Province were urged not to promote the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) while campaigning for the Local Government (LG) election, reports Colombo Gazette on January 13. The Campaign for Fre
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Political parties in the Northern Province were urged not to promote the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) while campaigning for the Local Government (LG) election, reports Colombo Gazette on January 13. The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) said that there have been reports pro-LTTE songs are being played at events held in support of some political parties in the North. The Executive Director of the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections, Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon said that some candidates in the North are also promoting extremism. Tennakoon said that playing songs promoting the LTTE is not only a violation of election laws but also violates the law of the country. “We urge political parties and independent candidates to respect election laws and national laws when campaigning for the LG polls,” Tennakoon said in Jaffna on January 13.
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January - 12 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that 76 militants including three Taliban ‘commanders’ identified as Ehsanullah, Haidar and Qahraman were killed and 14 others arrested in operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Force
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan stated that 76 militants including three Taliban ‘commanders’ identified as Ehsanullah, Haidar and Qahraman were killed and 14 others arrested in operations conducted by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in the last 24 hours in Nangarhar, Laghman, Nuristan, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Herat, Faryab and Jawzjan Provinces, reports Tolo News on January 13. The mission included six special operations and nine clearance operations in eight provinces. The Afghan Air Force (AAF) conducted 93 flights during this mission.
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January - 13 
A 12-year-old boy, identified as Mohammad Iqbal (12) was critically injured when an unexploded bomb went off near the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District this on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, t
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A 12-year-old boy, identified as Mohammad Iqbal (12) was critically injured when an unexploded bomb went off near the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District this on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, the boy found the bomb in an open field near Qasba village around 11:45 am and started fiddling with it, causing the explosion. “The boy suffered critical injuries with both his hands blown up. He was rushed to hospital and his condition is stated to be ‘critical’,” sources said, adding the mortar shell had been fired by Pakistani troops during ceasefire violation.
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January - 13 
A link man of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Swarup Jyoti Chetia was arrested on January 13 from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. Army stated that he was passing sensitive information
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A link man of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Swarup Jyoti Chetia was arrested on January 13 from Chabua in Dibrugarh District, reports The Telegraph. Army stated that he was passing sensitive information about Security Forces and suggesting targets for extortion to ULFA-I. Moreover he had passed information about Chabua Air Force station, Oil and Gas Cooperation (ONGC), North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and other government installations to ULFA-I militant identified as Bhaskar Gogoi alias Astitwa Asom. According Army sources, Swarup was tasked by ULFA-I to collect information on aviation-carrying turbine fuel (ATF) tankers entering Chabua Air Force station to plan placing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on ATF tankers entering the air base. Additionally, sources stated that an oil tanker bound for Dikom storage unloading point had crashed at the railway track barricades, adjacent to the fencing of the air force station on January 13. Although the driver claimed it was an accident, security agencies have not ruled out involvement of ULFA-I.
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January - 13 
A soldier was killed as Indian Army and Pakistan Army exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on January 13, reports Greater Kashmir. An Army spokesman said that Pakistan Army initiated ‘unprovoked’ firing
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A soldier was killed as Indian Army and Pakistan Army exchanged fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District on January 13, reports Greater Kashmir. An Army spokesman said that Pakistan Army initiated ‘unprovoked’ firing on Indian Army posts in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District. “Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively,” he said. “However, in the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Yogesh Muralidhar Bhadane (28), was grievously injured and succumbed to his injuries,” said the official.
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January - 13 
An Army jawan (trooper), identified as Pushkar Singh was injured in forward village of Malti in Poonch District on January 13, adds Daily Excelsior. Sources said fresh tensions on the LoC have spread wave of fear and panic among the pe
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An Army jawan (trooper), identified as Pushkar Singh was injured in forward village of Malti in Poonch District on January 13, adds Daily Excelsior. Sources said fresh tensions on the LoC have spread wave of fear and panic among the people living in villages located within shelling and firing range in twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri. The panic-stricken people were taking extreme precautions while venturing out of their houses as they feel that frustrated Pakistan army, which has suffered heavy losses at the hands of Indian troops, could target the civilians to inflict casualties and damages on them, said the report.
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January - 13 
Election Commission (EC) has asked AR to increase its presence in the 1643-km-long Indo-Myanmar border to prevent Indian militants based in Myanmar from sneaking across the border and creating disturbance in poll-bound Nagaland, reports Times of
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Election Commission (EC) has asked AR to increase its presence in the 1643-km-long Indo-Myanmar border to prevent Indian militants based in Myanmar from sneaking across the border and creating disturbance in poll-bound Nagaland, reports Times of India on January 13. Nagaland chief electoral officer (CEO) also stated that the inter-state and inter-District borders have been tightened to ensure a peaceful election which is due next month. The CEO added that Government of India (GoI) is sending 276 companies of additional Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) for poll duty of which about 40 to 50 companies are scheduled to arrive in about three to four weeks.
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January - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy when they detected a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants in the city outskirts on Srinagar-Baramulla road in Srinagar on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Traffic on th
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Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy when they detected a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants in the city outskirts on Srinagar-Baramulla road in Srinagar on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Traffic on the Srinagar to north Kashmir has been suspended and entire area has been sealed. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) summoned to defuse the IED. Official sources said that a Road Opening Party (ROP) of SFs noticed an IED planted by militants on main road in the city outskirts. The area was immediately sealed and traffic suspended as a precautionary measure. The separatists had called for a general strike against the killing of civilians in the Valley.
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January - 13 
The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a sudden rise in cybercrime incidents with 51 cases registered during 2017, reports Mumbai Mirror on January 14. According to the data released by the J&K Police, 38 cyber incidents
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The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a sudden rise in cybercrime incidents with 51 cases registered during 2017, reports Mumbai Mirror on January 14. According to the data released by the J&K Police, 38 cyber incidents were reported in 2015, whereas 25 incidents were in 2016. The J&K Government claimed that all Police Stations have been provided latest IT equipments to deal in cybercrime incidents efficiently. To tackle cybercrimes in the state, three cybercrime cells— each in Jammu, Srinagar and Crime Headquarters in J&K has been established with sufficient numbers of IT trained officers and staff to contain cyber offences, said the J&K Government.
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January - 13 
The Union Government has asked the four northeastern States that share unfenced border with Myanmar to distribute “border pass” to all the residents living within 16 km from the boundary line, reports The Hindu on January 13. It has also
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The Union Government has asked the four northeastern States that share unfenced border with Myanmar to distribute “border pass” to all the residents living within 16 km from the boundary line, reports The Hindu on January 13. It has also asked the governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram to enroll the border residents under Aadhaar (unique identity card) on war footing.India and Myanmar share an unfenced border of 1,643 km, touching Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km).
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January - 13 
A total of 324 violent incidents including 153 terrorism and 171 counter terrorism actions were recorded during 2017, which marked a 16 percent increase in militancy incidents, compared to the preceding year, says FATA Annual Security Report issued b
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A total of 324 violent incidents including 153 terrorism and 171 counter terrorism actions were recorded during 2017, which marked a 16 percent increase in militancy incidents, compared to the preceding year, says FATA Annual Security Report issued by FATA Research Centre, Islamabad, reports Daily times on January 14. Out of the total 153 terrorist incidents in 2017, 73 terrorist attacks (48 percent) targeted the security forces, while 71 attacks (46 percent) were directed against civilians. Seven terrorist attacks (five percent) targeted members of civil militia or Amn Lashkar. Two incidents of infighting between terrorist groups were also report during the year 2017. The violent incidents both militants and counter-terrorists, resulted in a total of 1207 casualties 539 killed and 668 injured across FATA, marking an increase of 37 percent in overall casualties. Of the total casualties, 76O (138 Killed and 437 Injured) were that of civilians, accounting for 63 percent of the overall casualties. The report claimed that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State of Khorasan (IS-K), Khan Said and Hakeemullah group of Mehsud Taliban, Wazir Taliban, Haqqani Network, Lashkar-e-JhangviAlmi and TTP-Jamat-ul-Ahrar remained the major actor of instability during the year 2017, adds The Nation.
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Five suspects were arrested and weapons recovered in Barabhed area in Peshawar in KP on January 13, reports The Nation. Four of the arrested persons were identified as Dawood, Jalil, Naved Iqbal and Farman. The recovery included 274 AK-47 riffle
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Five suspects were arrested and weapons recovered in Barabhed area in Peshawar in KP on January 13, reports The Nation. Four of the arrested persons were identified as Dawood, Jalil, Naved Iqbal and Farman. The recovery included 274 AK-47 riffles, one G3 rifle, 76 pistols, included seven 9mm, 20 pistols of 38 bore, 32 pistol of AK-47 style, 14 China riffle 7.62 mm, rifle Dangar bore 13,11 repeater and hundreds of cartridges of deferent bores.
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January - 13 
Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed by the Police in an encounter after receiving prior intelligence near Shah Latif Town in Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 13, reports The Express Tribune. According to
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Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed by the Police in an encounter after receiving prior intelligence near Shah Latif Town in Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 13, reports The Express Tribune. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malik Rao Anwar the militants were involved in target killings and militancy related incidents.
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January - 13 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London’s (MQM-L) Leader and Convener Professor Hassan Zafar Arif was found dead in Ilyas Goth area of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 13, reports The Nation. He had earlier gone missing on the sa
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London’s (MQM-L) Leader and Convener Professor Hassan Zafar Arif was found dead in Ilyas Goth area of Karachi the provincial capital of Sindh on January 13, reports The Nation. He had earlier gone missing on the same day and there were conflicting reports on whether there were torture marks on his body or not, adds Daily times.
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January - 13 
Police acting on information shared by the Intelligence Agencies (IA) arrested two suspects and recovered 121 rifles and 16,000 cartridges in a truck near Sefan Square on Kohat Road in Peshawar in KP on January 13, reports The Nation. The suspec
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Police acting on information shared by the Intelligence Agencies (IA) arrested two suspects and recovered 121 rifles and 16,000 cartridges in a truck near Sefan Square on Kohat Road in Peshawar in KP on January 13, reports The Nation. The suspects were identified as Bilour and Raj Khan revealed that the weapons were being transported for smuggler identified as Pervez, a resident of Masho Khail in Peshawar in KP.
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January - 13 
Two suspects were arrested during search operation conducted in various areas of Tarnol Police Jurisdiction by Islamabad Police and Rangers on January 13, reports The Express Tribune.
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Two suspects were arrested during search operation conducted in various areas of Tarnol Police Jurisdiction by Islamabad Police and Rangers on January 13, reports The Express Tribune.
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January - 13 
Keerthi Tennakoon, Executive Director of Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), a election monitor in Sri Lanka, addressing a meeting of the candidates contesting the elections on January 13 in Jaffna District said several political parties co
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Keerthi Tennakoon, Executive Director of Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE), a election monitor in Sri Lanka, addressing a meeting of the candidates contesting the elections on January 13 in Jaffna District said several political parties contesting for the local government institutions in the northern districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu are using separatist songs popularized by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for election propaganda, reports Colombo Page. "We observed that several candidates for Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu local government institutions using not only separatist songs, but also the songs popularized by the LTTE for their election campaigns. The use of LTTE songs in election campaigns is not only a violation of Election Law. It is also a violation of the Law of the country," Tennakoon said. "We kindly request all political party candidates and independent candidates here to respect the Election Laws and the Law of the country when engaging in election campaigns," the CaFFE Executive Director urged.
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January - 14 
According to an unnamed Delhi Police’s special cell official, the Intelligence agencies had intercepted the conversations related to a threat of terrorist attack on January 26 on occasion of the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, reports
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According to an unnamed Delhi Police’s special cell official, the Intelligence agencies had intercepted the conversations related to a threat of terrorist attack on January 26 on occasion of the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, reports The Tribune on January 15. The Intelligence agencies had intercepted the phone calls among three ‘ultras’ or terrorists from Afghanistan and their handler based in Pulwama of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Reportedly, these three terrorists had been hiding in the nearby area of Jama Masjid in Delhi. In swift response to the inputs, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has elevated the security measures at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and all Delhi Metro stations. These elevated security measures have also includes Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Dog squads at the locations, said an unnamed senior Delhi Police official.
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January - 14 
Advocating a ‘politico-military’ approach in dealing with the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 14 called for political initiative to go hand-in-hand with military operations in the State, reports&n
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Advocating a ‘politico-military’ approach in dealing with the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat on January 14 called for political initiative to go hand-in-hand with military operations in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. General Rawat, who has followed a hard-line approach in tackling terrorism, said the armed forces operating in the State cannot be ‘status quoist’ and must evolve new strategies and tactics to deal with the situation. The Army chief said, “The political initiative and all the other initiatives must go simultaneously hand-in-hand and only if all of us function in synergy, we can bring lasting peace in Kashmir. It has to be a politico-military approach that we have to adopt.” Rawat also asserted that there was room for ramping up heat on Pakistan to cut the flow of cross border terror activities, clearly indicating that the Army will continue its policy of hot pursuit in dealing with militancy.
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January - 14 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two individuals in Tethizu Hanging Bridge in Kiphire District, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR on January 14. One .22 Rifle, one magazine and live rounds were recovered from the arrested individual
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two individuals in Tethizu Hanging Bridge in Kiphire District, tweeted official twitter handle of Director General of AR on January 14. One .22 Rifle, one magazine and live rounds were recovered from the arrested individuals.
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January - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves storehouse at Barkani village under Sadar Police Station limits in Bolangir District on January 14, reports Orissa Post. The Police recovered CPI-Maois
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Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves storehouse at Barkani village under Sadar Police Station limits in Bolangir District on January 14, reports Orissa Post. The Police recovered CPI-Maoist poster from a tree near the storehouse. The CPI-Maoist poster accused the kendu leaf Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and Ranger of indulging in corrupt practices. It also added that the construction of Kendu leaf storehouses was incomplete and warned of further violence if steps were not taken to stop corruption, said Sadar Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Jyotirmayee Bhucha.
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January - 14 
Police on January 14 arrested six teenaged Rohingya Muslims from Dharmanagar town in North Tripura District, reports Assam Tribune. Police stated that the youngsters, all from Myanmar and aged around 18 years, entered Tripura from Bangladesh on
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Police on January 14 arrested six teenaged Rohingya Muslims from Dharmanagar town in North Tripura District, reports Assam Tribune. Police stated that the youngsters, all from Myanmar and aged around 18 years, entered Tripura from Bangladesh on January 12 and were trying to go Hyderabad by train.
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January - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District on January 14, reports Outlook India. A joint team of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation when the joint team arrested them
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District on January 14, reports Outlook India. A joint team of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation when the joint team arrested them. All three were involved in many murder, robbery and arson cases. One of the arrested Maoists was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The identities of the Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 14 
Separately, one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and one Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Goalpara District on January 14, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the
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Separately, one Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant and one Over Ground Worker (OGW) were arrested from Goalpara District on January 14, tweets official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arrestees.
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January - 14 
Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured in Police-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encounter in Tetamadugu Jungle near Tetamgarh in Sukma District on January 14, reports Glibs.in. In the encounte
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Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured in Police-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encounter in Tetamadugu Jungle near Tetamgarh in Sukma District on January 14, reports Glibs.in. In the encounter, the Police neutralised the Naxalites' camps. Police claimed that half a dozen Naxalites of the military battalion of the Maoists have been injured in the firing, and some other managed to escape. Police has seized the Maoist belongings kept in the camp.
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January - 14 
One child was killed and another injured in an explosion in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 14, reports Daily times.
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One child was killed and another injured in an explosion in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 14, reports Daily times.
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January - 14 
One health worker was killed by unidentified militants Alikhel area of Qila Saifullah District in Balochistan on January 14, reports The Nation.
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One health worker was killed by unidentified militants Alikhel area of Qila Saifullah District in Balochistan on January 14, reports The Nation.
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January - 14 
Police arrested 58 suspects including two facilitators of militants during search operations from Kohat district in KP on January 14, reports Daily times. District Police Officer (DPO) Majeed Abbas said that the Police teams had conducted the op
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Police arrested 58 suspects including two facilitators of militants during search operations from Kohat district in KP on January 14, reports Daily times. District Police Officer (DPO) Majeed Abbas said that the Police teams had conducted the operations in various areas of Kohat.
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January - 14 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, in a new book released on January 14, reports Daily times. The claim appeared in the TTP’s Urdu-language book &ls
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, in a new book released on January 14, reports Daily times. The claim appeared in the TTP’s Urdu-language book ‘Inqilab Mehsood South Waziristan — From British Raj to American Imperialism’. The book says suicide bombers Bilal, who was also known as Saeed and Ikramullah were tasked to carry out the attack on Benazir Bhutto on December 27 in Rawalpindi District of Punjab. Taliban leader Abu Mansoor Asim Mufti Noor Wali has written the book and published it on November 30, 2017, at ‘Maseed Computer Center in Barmal, in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, according to the details on the book.
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January - 14 
Two children were injured in an explosion in Sarkokae area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 14, reports Daily times. The injured were identified as nine-year-old Kalsum and seven-year-old
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Two children were injured in an explosion in Sarkokae area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 14, reports Daily times. The injured were identified as nine-year-old Kalsum and seven-year-old Rasheed.
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January - 14 
CPN-Maoist Centre during preliminary discussions held at Singha Durbar in the second full meeting of the task force on January 14 claimed two Chief Ministers and four Speakers, reports Kathmandu Post. The two-party alliance will have a majority
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CPN-Maoist Centre during preliminary discussions held at Singha Durbar in the second full meeting of the task force on January 14 claimed two Chief Ministers and four Speakers, reports Kathmandu Post. The two-party alliance will have a majority in six of the seven provinces. “If the CPN-UML gets the Chief Minister, the CPN-Maoist Centre will have the Speaker and vice-versa,” a member of the task force said after the meeting.
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January - 14 
The Supreme Court (SC) on January 14 stayed development projects by retired Member of Parliaments (MPs), reports Kathmandu Post. The SC issued an interim order against continuation of the controversial Constituency Infrastructure Special Program
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The Supreme Court (SC) on January 14 stayed development projects by retired Member of Parliaments (MPs), reports Kathmandu Post. The SC issued an interim order against continuation of the controversial Constituency Infrastructure Special Programme (CISP) and the Constituency Development Programme (CDP). With the ruling, disbursement of funds worth around Rs10 billion to 240 retired lawmakers will be halted. Of the Rs10 billion allocated under the two programmes in total, Rs30 million was released to each constituency for projects under the CISP and Rs5 million each to lawmakers to implement projects under the CDP. Earlier, the Election Commission (EC) asked the Government on October 30 to cancel all the projects under the CISP and the CDP, arguing that retired lawmakers cannot carry out programmes meant for incumbent MPs.
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January - 14 
14 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Foreign Forces (unit not specified) in Achin District in Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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14 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Foreign Forces (unit not specified) in Achin District in Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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January - 14 
A rocket attack targeted the diplomatic area near the 14th street of Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan area of Kabul City, capital of Afghanistan on January 14, reports Khaama Press. No casualties or injured were reported in the attack.
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A rocket attack targeted the diplomatic area near the 14th street of Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan area of Kabul City, capital of Afghanistan on January 14, reports Khaama Press. No casualties or injured were reported in the attack.
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January - 14 
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) recovered and defused three Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) planted respectively in the 4th, 5th, and 9th Police Districts of the Kabul City, capital of Afghanistan on January 14, reports Khaam
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Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) recovered and defused three Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) planted respectively in the 4th, 5th, and 9th Police Districts of the Kabul City, capital of Afghanistan on January 14, reports Khaama Press. Ministry of Defense (MoD) General Mohammad Radmanish attributed the attack to the Haqqani Network.
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January - 14 
Separately, three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Foreign Forces (unit not specified) in Heska Mina District in Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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Separately, three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by Foreign Forces (unit not specified) in Heska Mina District in Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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January - 14 
Seven Policemen were killed and three others injured in an attack by Taliban militants on a Security Check-Post in Raigi area in Farah District the capital of Farah Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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Seven Policemen were killed and three others injured in an attack by Taliban militants on a Security Check-Post in Raigi area in Farah District the capital of Farah Province on January 14, reports Tolo News.
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January - 14 
Ten militants (affiliation not confirmed) were killed and two others were arrested, in an operation conducted by the Afghan Forces in Ghani Khel District of Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Khaama Press.
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Ten militants (affiliation not confirmed) were killed and two others were arrested, in an operation conducted by the Afghan Forces in Ghani Khel District of Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 14 
Ten militants belonging to ISIS including eight foreign militants were killed in a US drone strike near Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Khaama Press.
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Ten militants belonging to ISIS including eight foreign militants were killed in a US drone strike near Deh Bala District of Nangarhar Province on January 14, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 15 
A senior intelligence officer stated that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has around 13-15 hideouts in Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on January 15. The camps exist in various areas such as Khagracherri, Bandarban and Segunbagan in Chi
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A senior intelligence officer stated that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has around 13-15 hideouts in Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on January 15. The camps exist in various areas such as Khagracherri, Bandarban and Segunbagan in Chittagong Hill District (CHT). Additionally the cadre strength of NLFT is estimated at about 60-70 militants with its ‘army chief’ Sachin Debbarma, a former All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) missing from public view for a long time. The intelligence official also added that NLFT leadership is in such a pathetic condition, that they will not be able to play any role during the Assembly elections. Another official confirmed the fragile condition of the outfit saying that the Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) some Border Out Posts (BOP) in CHT.
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January - 15 
An Army Captain, identified as Bangoria was injured in Pakistan firing along the Line of Control (LoC) at Chakan-Da-Bagh in Poonch District on January 15 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said Captain Bangoria was injured in Pakistan firing on
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An Army Captain, identified as Bangoria was injured in Pakistan firing along the Line of Control (LoC) at Chakan-Da-Bagh in Poonch District on January 15 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said Captain Bangoria was injured in Pakistan firing on January 15 night and has been airlifted to Military Hospital in Udhampur.
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January - 15 
An unidentified man was wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in an unspecified location in south Mizoram along the Indo-Myanmar border on January 15, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army command. The victim was later e
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An unidentified man was wounded in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in an unspecified location in south Mizoram along the Indo-Myanmar border on January 15, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army command. The victim was later evacuated by Assam Rifles (AR) and locals.
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January - 15 
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asserted on January 15 that the Army will not allow anti-India activities to succeed in Jammu and Kashmir and it was ready to escalate military offensive to combat cross-border terrorism if Islamabad forces it to do so,
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asserted on January 15 that the Army will not allow anti-India activities to succeed in Jammu and Kashmir and it was ready to escalate military offensive to combat cross-border terrorism if Islamabad forces it to do so, reports Daily Excelsior. Talking about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the Pakistan army has been continuously trying to help terrorists sneak into India along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K. “We will not let these anti-national elements to succeed at any cost. If we are forced, then we may escalate our military action and carry out (the) ‘other action’,” he said. The Army has been adopting a ‘tit-for-tat’ approach in dealing with ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops as well as foiling infiltration bids by terrorists. The Army is using its might to teach them a lesson,” the Army chief said, adding that, “terrorists and their handlers are creating various challenges within the country by adopting new tactics.” Rawat said the Army will continue to give a befitting reply to Pakistani action along the border.
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January - 15 
India and Israel, on January 15, signed nine key agreements to strengthen the cooperation in key areas including cybersecurity, defence and counterterrorism, reports The Tribune. The cooperation between India and Israel will strengthen the existing p
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India and Israel, on January 15, signed nine key agreements to strengthen the cooperation in key areas including cybersecurity, defence and counterterrorism, reports The Tribune. The cooperation between India and Israel will strengthen the existing pillars in areas of agriculture, technology and security, said Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at a joint media event with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Two nations held delegation-level talks and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interests.
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January - 15 
Indian Army on January 15 undertook major offensive against Pakistan to silence their guns, which were targeting forward Indian posts on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District, killing seven Pakistani soldiers including an off
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Indian Army on January 15 undertook major offensive against Pakistan to silence their guns, which were targeting forward Indian posts on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch District, killing seven Pakistani soldiers including an officer and critically wounding five others, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, five posts and four bunkers of the Pakistani army were destroyed in massive retaliatory action of the Indian troops. Sources said that Indian action against Pakistani troops, which came on the occasion of ‘Army Day’ was necessitated as the Pakistani posts continued to engage in heavy shelling in Mendhar sector targeting forward posts of the Indian Army and were also planning to strike at civilian areas, which was anticipated as the enemy was dumping large quantity of mortar shells on their side. Also, according to sources, there was hectic activity on Pakistan side of the LoC and some militants could be seen moving across with a view to infiltrate into the Indian territory with the help of Pakistani troops.
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January - 15 
On January 15, a woman, identified as Yendrembam Sobita was wounded in a blast caused by remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Raj Haven in Imphal East District, reports E-Pao. The incident was preceded by another explosion when an
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On January 15, a woman, identified as Yendrembam Sobita was wounded in a blast caused by remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Raj Haven in Imphal East District, reports E-Pao. The incident was preceded by another explosion when an unidentified militant lobbed a grenade near at M Sector Defense Public Relation Office (PRO) office also located in Imphal East District. The twin blasts took place in one of the highest security zones of the State and at a time when the State police are taking up preventive measures for the coming Republic Day celebration. Nagaland Post further adds that Police have been conducting a random mopping operation at sensitive places across valley areas, particularly in Imphal and its outskirt since the last few days.
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January - 15 
Police on January 15 busted a network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) who were actively involved in radicalizing and motivating the youth to join militant ranks and to send them across Line of Control (LoC) and South Kashmir for obtaining arms training
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Police on January 15 busted a network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) who were actively involved in radicalizing and motivating the youth to join militant ranks and to send them across Line of Control (LoC) and South Kashmir for obtaining arms training, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, Shamsheer Hussain, said that on a tip off, Police arrested four OGWs identified as Rashid Bashir Pir, Zakir Amin Pir, Saif-ud-din Khatana and Manzoor Ahmad Najar. He said that two youth have also been rescued who were radicalized and motivated to join the militant ranks.
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January - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in the Baramulla District, killing five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants on January 15 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman sa
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in the Baramulla District, killing five Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants on January 15 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said that five militants were killed. Earlier, Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid said four JeM militants were killed at Dulanja in Uri sector in a joint operation by the Army, Police and other SFs.
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January - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and destroyed a camp during a combing operation in Jhilmili forest under Bakarkatta Police Station area in Rajnandgoan District on January 15, reports The Hindu. Super
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and destroyed a camp during a combing operation in Jhilmili forest under Bakarkatta Police Station area in Rajnandgoan District on January 15, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal, said the operation was conducted by a joint team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Special Task Force (STF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG). SP, Agrawal said that the team attacked the Maoist camp housing 50 Maoists within Bakarkatta Police Station limits in the northern part of Rajnandgaon District. In the exchange of fire, one Maoist cadre was killed. The SFs recovered three weapons and a huge cache of Naxal [Left Wing extremism (LWE)]-related material from the camp. “One pistol and two 12 bore guns were recovered. The Maoist belonged to the ‘Vistaar Platoon’ of the CPI-Maoist. Search operations are on in the area,” SP, Agrawal said. The camp was located in Jhilmili forest, about 160 kilometres from Rajnandgaon, bordering Balaghat area of Madhya Pradesh.
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January - 15 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed a common link between Pakistan-backed conspiracy of revival of Khalistan and the killings of six Hindu leaders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in various locations in Punjab, reports India Tod
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed a common link between Pakistan-backed conspiracy of revival of Khalistan and the killings of six Hindu leaders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in various locations in Punjab, reports India Today on January 15. The conspiracy has a focal agenda to provoke communal violence that in turn fuels the revival of Khalistani movement in Punjab. The NIA has been able to link the conspiracy and killing through the scientific examination of the weapons seized in different raids which firmly points to the involvement of Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI), said NIA’s Director-General (DG) Y.C. Modi. Further investigation also revealed that the funds for these operations were routed from Pakistan to some operatives in Italy, Pakistan, Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) through Hawala channels.
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January - 15 
The Union Minister of State for Telecommunications Manoj Sinha on January 15 announced a plan to invest INR 10,743 crore for improving the telecommunication network in all Northeastern States and along the National Highways in the region, reports The
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The Union Minister of State for Telecommunications Manoj Sinha on January 15 announced a plan to invest INR 10,743 crore for improving the telecommunication network in all Northeastern States and along the National Highways in the region, reports The Sentinel. Manoj Sinha said, “The Telecom Commission in its recent meeting has approved a comprehensive strategy to implement BharatNet in Northeast region. Under this strategy, 4,240 gram panchayats in the Northeast are to be connected by broadband via satellite connectivity by December 2018. The estimated cost of the satellite connectivity is INR 733 crore,” Sinha said. According to the Minister, under the comprehensive telecom development project for Northeastern region, 6,673 towers are to be set up to provide connectivity to 8,621 villages and along the national highways at a cost of INR 5,336 crore. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and USO fund to set up 2,817 mobile towers by BSNL in Arunachal Pradesh and two districts of Assam — Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts.
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A Police Constable was killed by unidentified assailants in Bharwal area of Hasanabdal Saddar Police Jurisdiction in Attock District of Punjab on January 15, reports The Nation. The deceased was identified as Head constable Faizan.
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A Police Constable was killed by unidentified assailants in Bharwal area of Hasanabdal Saddar Police Jurisdiction in Attock District of Punjab on January 15, reports The Nation. The deceased was identified as Head constable Faizan.
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January - 15 
Afghan Taliban delegation from the ‘Qatar Office’ led by Shahabuddin Dilawar has arrived in Pakistan according to two (unnamed) Taliban officials on January 15, reports Daily times. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Muja
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Afghan Taliban delegation from the ‘Qatar Office’ led by Shahabuddin Dilawar has arrived in Pakistan according to two (unnamed) Taliban officials on January 15, reports Daily times. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said he was unaware of the visit when a query was posted on his WhatsApp and said he would check and respond.
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Five Frontier Corps (FC) Personnel were killed and six others injured in an ambush by militants in Shapok area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 15, reports The Express Tribune. According to (unnamed) Officials two FC vehicles, transpo
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Five Frontier Corps (FC) Personnel were killed and six others injured in an ambush by militants in Shapok area of Kech District in Balochistan on January 15, reports The Express Tribune. According to (unnamed) Officials two FC vehicles, transporting Soldiers from Panjgur to Turban in Balochistan, were attacked with automatic weapons when they were crossing the mountainous area of Shapok. Turbat Assistant Commissioner Dr Jamil Baloch said that “as a result of the firing and overturning of the vehicles, five FC personnel got martyred and six others sustained injured”. The deceased were identified as Hawaldar Zakir, Lance Naik Masood, Sepoy Shahbaz Qasir, Sepoy Farmanullah and Sepoy Masood while the injured included Hawaldar Qambar, Asadullah, Sohail, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Hanif and Shafqatullah.
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States (US) Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells said on January 15 that Pakistan’s support was critical to the success of the US strategy for Afghanistan, reports Radio Pakistan. She said that strengthening border management mechani
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States (US) Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells said on January 15 that Pakistan’s support was critical to the success of the US strategy for Afghanistan, reports Radio Pakistan. She said that strengthening border management mechanisms between Pakistan and Afghanistan was vital to addressing concerns relating to cross border movements. She also called on Adviser on Finance Miftah Ismail in Islamabad and discussed current state of Pakistan-US ties with particular emphasis on economic cooperation.
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January - 15 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader M. A. Sumanthiran addressing the media after a Thai Pongal ceremony which was held at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo on January 15 said the National Unity Government (NUG) should continue if
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader M. A. Sumanthiran addressing the media after a Thai Pongal ceremony which was held at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo on January 15 said the National Unity Government (NUG) should continue if the constitution-making process is to carry on, reports Daily News. Sumanthiran said his party views that the Government should move forward, despite the many issues that have risen recently.
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January - 15 
Brigadier General Sayed Musavi, the Afghan Military’s 20th Division Commander in the north confirmed that ten Taliban militants including some key ‘commanders’ were killed and five others were injured in a clearing operation in Chardara District of n
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Brigadier General Sayed Musavi, the Afghan Military’s 20th Division Commander in the north confirmed that ten Taliban militants including some key ‘commanders’ were killed and five others were injured in a clearing operation in Chardara District of northern Kunduz Province on January 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Ten villages were cleared of Taliban’s presence, said Musavi, adding the security forces escaped unhurt in the operation that also resulted in confiscation of some weapons. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’, Zabihullah Mujahid, tweeted that they had killed 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) Personnel in their attack
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Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in Operation Alburz 22 in Baba Nazar and Khalazi areas of Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province on January 15, reports Tolo News.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in Operation Alburz 22 in Baba Nazar and Khalazi areas of Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province on January 15, reports Tolo News.
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January - 15 
Three Taliban militants were killed and three other arrested by Special Forces (SPF) of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Sangin District in southern Helmand province on January 15, reports Khaama Press. SPF also recovered 10
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Three Taliban militants were killed and three other arrested by Special Forces (SPF) of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Sangin District in southern Helmand province on January 15, reports Khaama Press. SPF also recovered 10 mortar rounds, 207 RPG rockets, 150 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 50 remote-controlled landmines, 350 different types of ammunition rounds, 20 hand grenades, 320 kgs of explosives, and 234 equipments to be used in Afghanistan Helmand Sangin SPF ANDSF Taliban IED
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January - 15 
Twenty-one militants belonging to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) were killed in a US drone strike near Mamand Daga area of Achin District in Nangarhar Province on January 15, reports Khaama Press.
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Twenty-one militants belonging to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) were killed in a US drone strike near Mamand Daga area of Achin District in Nangarhar Province on January 15, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 15 
Two militants with unknown affiliation were killed in a drone-strike by United States (US) in Marki area of Sherzad District in Nangarhar Province on January 15, reports Khaama Press. The deceased have been identified as Osman and Abbas. A vehicle, a
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Two militants with unknown affiliation were killed in a drone-strike by United States (US) in Marki area of Sherzad District in Nangarhar Province on January 15, reports Khaama Press. The deceased have been identified as Osman and Abbas. A vehicle, a General-Purpose Machine Gun (PKM) machine gun, a rocket launcher and an Ak-47 rifle were destroyed in the strike.
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January - 16 
A 43-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Ayoub Mir on January 16 succumbed to injuries, 28 days after he was injured in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. On December 19, 2017, Mohammad Ayoub Mir, received three bullets in his abdomen during
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A 43-year-old man, identified as Mohammad Ayoub Mir on January 16 succumbed to injuries, 28 days after he was injured in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. On December 19, 2017, Mohammad Ayoub Mir, received three bullets in his abdomen during the clashes amid an encounter between the militants and Security Forces (SFs) at Batmuran Kellar area of the Shopian District. Two militants were killed, while a woman died and over dozens of protesters were injured during the gun battle and clashes. Mir had undergone treatment for more than 15 days at SMHS hospital and was later discharged. He passed away at his home in Chatergam on January 16.
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January - 16 
A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was arrested on January 16 from Mullong village in Tinsukia District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant, identified a
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A militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was arrested on January 16 from Mullong village in Tinsukia District, reports The Shillong Times. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant, identified as `sergeant major’ Bishnu Bhujel. The militant stated that he has been carrying out extortion in the area and was working in close association with ‘major’ Makam Hacheng, who is a high ranking NSCN-K militant.
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January - 16 
Assam Chief Minster (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on January 16 stated that Government of India (GoI) and Assam Government have decided to seal the Indo-Bangladesh border by December 2018, reports Assam Tribune on January 16. The CM also claimed that peopl
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Assam Chief Minster (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal on January 16 stated that Government of India (GoI) and Assam Government have decided to seal the Indo-Bangladesh border by December 2018, reports Assam Tribune on January 16. The CM also claimed that people of both the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys have extended full cooperation.
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January - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze road construction equipment, opposing the road work at Luler village under the Maithili Police Station in Malkangiri District on January 16, reports The Pioneer. Sources said the armed re
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze road construction equipment, opposing the road work at Luler village under the Maithili Police Station in Malkangiri District on January 16, reports The Pioneer. Sources said the armed rebels raided the camp of a construction firm and asked the staffs and labourers to leave the spot. Then they set a tractor, road roller and other equipments ablaze. The Maoists left a poster behind claiming the incident to be their handiwork.
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January - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Chhathu Sada was arrested at Saghran village under Dandari Police Station area in Begusarai District on January 16, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in killing Spe
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Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Chhathu Sada was arrested at Saghran village under Dandari Police Station area in Begusarai District on January 16, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in killing Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) trooper by firing on him at Kusamhot village under Chadpura Police Station area in the District in 2016.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, Odisha Government will receive INR 2.3 billion in four years for development of infrastructure and services in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts under the National Policy and Action Plan (NPAP) launched by the Union Gove
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Meanwhile, Odisha Government will receive INR 2.3 billion in four years for development of infrastructure and services in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts under the National Policy and Action Plan (NPAP) launched by the Union Government, reports New Indian Express on January 16. Two Districts of Odisha - Malkangiri and Koraput will be covered under the scheme. Each District will receive INR 280.57 million for the next three financial years taking the total to INR 1730.42 million. The State Government will, however, receive INR 570.14 million for utilisation in 2017-18. The Government will set up a State-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary (CS) to monitor implementation of the programme. The District-Level Committee (DLC) to be headed by the Collector will also have Superintendent of Police (SP) and Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) as members. Two Districts in Odisha included under the NPAP will receive INR 20 million each, to strengthen the vulnerable Police Stations every year. 17 Naxal affected Districts of Odisha will receive INR 10 million each for strengthening of Police Stations, said official sources.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Anuj Yadav alias Ramanuj Yadav, who is absconding after setting ablaze a road roller and mobile tower from Mirganj village, under Shakurabad Police Station in Jehanabad District on January 16,
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Meanwhile, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Anuj Yadav alias Ramanuj Yadav, who is absconding after setting ablaze a road roller and mobile tower from Mirganj village, under Shakurabad Police Station in Jehanabad District on January 16, reports Jagran. He demanded ‘levy’ (ransom money) in the construction of bridge in Murrah village, said Police.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police detained four persons in separate raids in Pulwama (Pulwama District) and Handwara (Kupwara District) areas on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Three persons identified as Mudasir Kumar, Ajaz
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Meanwhile, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police detained four persons in separate raids in Pulwama (Pulwama District) and Handwara (Kupwara District) areas on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Three persons identified as Mudasir Kumar, Ajaz Kumar and Sanju Ganie all residents of Chatapora Pulwama were picked up by SOG after they raided their residences on January 16 morning. They were detained for questioning in a militancy related case. One Fayaz Ahmad, a tipper driver was held by the SOG two days back. He was detained for questioning over his alleged links with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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Personnel of the 26th battalion of Central Reserve police Forces (CRPF) and local Police seized a huge cache of arms during a special operation against Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] at Chargi Forest area in Peterwar Block (administrative un
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Personnel of the 26th battalion of Central Reserve police Forces (CRPF) and local Police seized a huge cache of arms during a special operation against Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] at Chargi Forest area in Peterwar Block (administrative unit) in Bokaro District on January 16, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tip off, a CRPF team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sanjay Kumar launched an operation in Chargi forest in Peterwar block. During the operation the team detected an artificial tunnel near Chargi forest which the rebels used for strong arms and ammunition. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP), Kartik S. said two country-made pistols, 45 cartridges, 318 piece of electronic detonators, three magazines, one rifle of 315 bore, huge cartridges of Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and others explosives were recovered from the artificial tunnel. The arms were stored by the members of Santosh Mahto in the forest to carry out an attack by the Maoists on the Security Forces (SFs). Though some members of Santosh Mahto of the banned outfit were present in the forest they preferred to disperse from the spot after leaving behind their weapons, the area is close to the border of Gomia Block, also Maoists hit Block of the District.
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January - 16 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Sakhalu Hemla (35) at Karekorma's Karrapara forest in Rajpara in Bijapur District, reports Nai Dunia on January 16. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in case of killing a
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Sakhalu Hemla (35) at Karekorma's Karrapara forest in Rajpara in Bijapur District, reports Nai Dunia on January 16. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in case of killing a woman in the village Katekormama village and accused of Dantewada jailbreak. He carries a reward of INR 5000 on him declared by Superintendent of Police (SP), Bijapur.
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January - 16 
Police recovered a Chinese grenade on January 16 in M-Sector in Imphal East District, reports Morung Express. The authorities stated that the grenade was lobbed but had failed to explode. Earlier on January 15 a grenade had exploded in the same area.
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Police recovered a Chinese grenade on January 16 in M-Sector in Imphal East District, reports Morung Express. The authorities stated that the grenade was lobbed but had failed to explode. Earlier on January 15 a grenade had exploded in the same area. No insurgent group has claimed responsibility for either incident.
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January - 16 
Suspected militants set ablaze nine crude oil tankers, at Namchik checkgate in Changlang District on January 16, reports The Telegraph. According to authorities, a group of at least 20 heavily armed militants stormed the area and fired at the tankers
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Suspected militants set ablaze nine crude oil tankers, at Namchik checkgate in Changlang District on January 16, reports The Telegraph. According to authorities, a group of at least 20 heavily armed militants stormed the area and fired at the tankers and set them ablaze. The tankers had been loaded with crude oil at Kharsang oil fields in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh and were bound for Digboi Oil Refinery in Tinsukia district of Assam for unloading. Police suspect Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to be behind the incident.
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January - 16 
The Dakshina Kannada Police and the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), on January 16, began combing operations in the Western Ghats following reports on the movement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Mittabagilu village near Shiradiin Da
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The Dakshina Kannada Police and the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), on January 16, began combing operations in the Western Ghats following reports on the movement of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Mittabagilu village near Shiradiin Dakshina Kannada District, reports The Hindu. Sources said on January 14 night three persons, believed to be members belonging to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] group, armed with modern weapons, visited the houses deep in forest in Uppin Angadi Police Station limits and collected essential commodities including rice and other articles, adds UNI. According to Leela, whose house they had visited, the Naxals assured that they would not harm her and asked not to inform the Police. The members identified themselves as Leela, Suresh and Purushottam.
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January - 16 
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on January 16 that a threat from radical form of Islam and its terrorist outfits may upset the international system and Israel and India must have stronger ties to overcome this challenge, reports Th
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The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on January 16 that a threat from radical form of Islam and its terrorist outfits may upset the international system and Israel and India must have stronger ties to overcome this challenge, reports The Times of India. The weak don’t survive, the strong survive. You make peace, alliance with the strong. You are able to maintain peace by being strong. A strengthen relationship of two democracies (India and Israel) is an essential element to contain the challenge by radical Islam and its outfits to secure our common future, said Netanyahu while addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference of geopolitical issues in New Delhi.
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January - 16 
The Kerala Police team will be expanding the investigation to Bengaluru (Karnataka) regarding an alleged ‘forcible’ conversion of an unnamed 25 years-old woman with intentions of taking her to Syria and join the Islamic State (IS), report
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The Kerala Police team will be expanding the investigation to Bengaluru (Karnataka) regarding an alleged ‘forcible’ conversion of an unnamed 25 years-old woman with intentions of taking her to Syria and join the Islamic State (IS), reports The Hindu January 16. Regarding the case, the accused Fayas and Siyad, will be taken too few places in North Kerala and Bengaluru where the primary accused Muhammad Riyas had stayed, said an unnamed senior official of the Ernakulam Rural Police. The woman had escaped from 80 days ‘custody’ of her husband Riyas, from an apartment in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She claimed that Riyas insisted her forcefully to watch videos of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and attempted to take her to Syria.
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January - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008, reports Business Standard on January 16. Both suspects, identi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008, reports Business Standard on January 16. Both suspects, identified as Prafull Kumar Mahto (27), and Jai Ganesh (37), residents of State capital Ranchi, were arrested on January 15, and have since been remanded in agency custody for five days by an NIA Special Court in Ranchi. Munda was gunned down by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 9, 2008, while attending a programme at a school on the outskirts of Ranchi. Maoist ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan's name figured in the killing. Pahan had surrendered to Police in May 14, 2017. The probe was handed over to the NIA in September 2017.
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January - 16 
The three-day conference of all state Director-Generals of Police (DGPs) concluded on January 8 in Madhya Pradesh, with the discussion on key areas including cyber-security, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), image building of Police and the Malimath Committ
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The three-day conference of all state Director-Generals of Police (DGPs) concluded on January 8 in Madhya Pradesh, with the discussion on key areas including cyber-security, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), image building of Police and the Malimath Committee on Police reforms, reports The Hindu on January 16. Post demonetisation, there was a sharp rise in cybercrime incidents and tackling them efficiently is a big challenge for our Police officials. Controlling cybercrime incidents and LWE are one of the focused areas, said Andhra Pradesh’s Director-General of Police (DGP) M. Malakondaiah. Over 40,000 cybercrime incidents were registered in the state of Maharashtra whereas around 800 are registered in Andhra Pradesh, said M. Malakondaiah. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval took part in the meet of the DGPs and the Inspector-Generals of Police (IGPs) held at Tekanpur town of Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh.
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January - 16 
Two labourers, identified as Bilal Ganie and Jehangir Wagay were injured in a blast at Khandroo area of Anantnag District on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast occurred inside an Army camp at Khandroo after the labourers stepped over the
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Two labourers, identified as Bilal Ganie and Jehangir Wagay were injured in a blast at Khandroo area of Anantnag District on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast occurred inside an Army camp at Khandroo after the labourers stepped over the mine. Two labourers were injured. They were shifted to nearby hospital where from they have been referred to Srinagar Hospital for specialized treatment.
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January - 16 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 16 reviewed the security situation in the Northeastern States, reports Assam Tribune. According to official data, the security situation in the region has improved and insurgency-related incidents ha
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 16 reviewed the security situation in the Northeastern States, reports Assam Tribune. According to official data, the security situation in the region has improved and insurgency-related incidents have gone down by 85 per cent in 2017 as compared to 2000. According to the data, there were 308 insurgency-related incidents in 2017, the lowest since 1997. In 2000, 1,963 insurgency-related incidents had taken place in the Northeast. Also, the death toll of security personnel and civilians was lowest last year when 12 security forces personnel and 37 civilians were killed. There was no insurgency-related incident reported from Tripura and Mizoram in 2017. The number of cases of kidnapping or abduction also went down by 40 per cent as 168 incidents were reported in 2016, which came down to 102 in 2017.
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January - 16 
Following Prime Minister (PM) ShahidKhaqanAbbasi’s remark that no action could be taken against the United Nations-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the United States (US) on January 18 called for Hafiz Saeed’s prosecution “to the f
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Following Prime Minister (PM) ShahidKhaqanAbbasi’s remark that no action could be taken against the United Nations-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the United States (US) on January 18 called for Hafiz Saeed’s prosecution “to the fullest extent of the law”, reports Times of India. PM ShahidKhaqanAbbasi, during an interview to Geo TV on January 16, referred to Hafiz Saeed as ‘sahib’ (sir) and said “There is no case against Hafiz Saeed sahib in Pakistan. Only when there is a case, can there be action,” he said when asked why there was no action against Saeed.Reacting strongly to the comments, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said the US believed that Saeed should be prosecuted and they have told Pakistan as much.“We believe that he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. He is listed by the UNSC 1267, the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee for targeted sanctions due to his affiliation with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which is a designated foreign terror organisation,” Ms. Nauert told reporters at her daily news conference.“We have made our points and concerns to the Pakistani government very clear. We believe that this individual should be prosecuted,” she said.
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January - 16 
Granting total immunity to the Mumbai terror attacks mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on a private news channel on January 16-night that no action can be taken against Hafiz Saeed since no case has been registered aga
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Granting total immunity to the Mumbai terror attacks mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on a private news channel on January 16-night that no action can be taken against Hafiz Saeed since no case has been registered against him, reports Times of India. "Action is taken when there is a case registered against someone. There is no case against Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan, if there were a case, action would have been taken," Abbasi said in a TV interview, referring to Saeed as 'sahib', a form of address or title placed after a man's name or designation as a mark of respect. The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jammat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief, who has a USD 10 million bounty on him by the US state department since 2012 for his role in several acts of terror, was set free on November 24, 2017 after the Lahore high court directed Pakistan Government to end his home detention. Incidentally, in one of his early interviews, Abbasi had asked India to prosecute Saeed on an international forum if it thinks there was substance in its allegations. "Prosecute him internationally if there is substance in charges against him. These are accusations only. No evidence has been provided by India," he had said.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable, identified as Naseer Ahmed, while was going to report for duty on the Raisani Road area of Quetta on January 16, reports Pakistan Today. However, the attackers managed to escape from the
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Meanwhile, unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable, identified as Naseer Ahmed, while was going to report for duty on the Raisani Road area of Quetta on January 16, reports Pakistan Today. However, the attackers managed to escape from the spot after the attack.
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January - 16 
More than 1,800 clerics have issued a fatwa forbidding suicide bombings, as part of a national counter-terrorism narrative ‘Paigham-e-Pakistan’ launched at the President’s House in Islamabad on January 16, reports Daily Times.
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More than 1,800 clerics have issued a fatwa forbidding suicide bombings, as part of a national counter-terrorism narrative ‘Paigham-e-Pakistan’ launched at the President’s House in Islamabad on January 16, reports Daily Times. The 22-point decree signed by eminent religious scholars from different schools of thought and heads of major religious schools across Pakistan declared that suicide attacks were forbidden in the light of teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah and were already adversely affecting the country and the society by causing disorder and mayhem to the advantage of the enemies of Islam as well as Pakistan. “We unanimously reject extremist ideology and extremism in all its forms and manifestations. Wherever exists, this is an evil ideology, therefore, shall be dealt with as a religious obligation through all means available, i.e. ideological, kinetic and non-kinetic,” the decree said.
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January - 16 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in a book launched by the outfit’s central leader Mufti Noor Wali alias Abu Mansoor Asim on January 16, reports Daily Times. 5
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in a book launched by the outfit’s central leader Mufti Noor Wali alias Abu Mansoor Asim on January 16, reports Daily Times. 588-page book titled ‘Inqilab-e-Mehsud South Waziristan – From British Raj to American Imperialism’ states the Bhutto was assassinated because “She allegedly planned to collaborate with the US against the Mujahideen if she returned to power.” Bhutto was killed in a suicide attack on December 27, 2007 in Rawalpindi. The book also claims that two bombers, Mohsin and Rehmatullah, were assigned the task to carry out the attack, one of whom succeeded in firing a shot at Benazir Bhutto before detonating his explosives jacket.
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January - 16 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP) ‘commander’ Asad Mansoor of the Hakimullah Mehsud group surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ,reports The Express Tribune on January 16. The name
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP) ‘commander’ Asad Mansoor of the Hakimullah Mehsud group surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ,reports The Express Tribune on January 16. The name of the surrendered ‘commander’ resembles that of the spokesperson of the TTP’s breakaway faction Jammat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), Asad Mansoor, but he has sent an email to media outlets denying that he had laid down arms, while an (unnamed) official says that he had surrendered three weeks back.
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January - 16 
Three militants were killed in an attempted suicide attack on Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Rao Anwar when his convoy comes under attack in Malir Cantt area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 16, reports Dawn. SSP A
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Three militants were killed in an attempted suicide attack on Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Rao Anwar when his convoy comes under attack in Malir Cantt area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 16, reports Dawn. SSP Anwar remained unhurt in the attack, Police said, adding that a suicide attacker blew himself up near the convoy while two other attackers were killed in retaliatory fire by Policemen. The convoy came under attack by militants when SSP Anwar was heading towards his home in Malir Cantt. At least four Policemen travelling in the convoy sustained bullet wounds. SSP Rao Anwar survived an attack earlier on May 1, 2015 during which assailants hurled grenades and opened fire on his convoy while he was returning home from the residence of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Fateh Muhammad Sangi.
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January - 16 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, Amjad Khan and Daood Khan belonging to the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) faction were arrested by Counter terrorism Department (CTD) during a raid in Harbans Pura in Lahore the provincial capital of Punja
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, Amjad Khan and Daood Khan belonging to the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) faction were arrested by Counter terrorism Department (CTD) during a raid in Harbans Pura in Lahore the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Dawn on January 16. Hand grenades and small-scale arms were recovered during the raid.
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January - 16 
The Election Commission (EC) on January 16 proposed to use four types of ballot papers of two colors in the National Assembly (NA) election slated for February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. During a meeting with representatives of five national pol
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The Election Commission (EC) on January 16 proposed to use four types of ballot papers of two colors in the National Assembly (NA) election slated for February 7, reports The Himalayan Times. During a meeting with representatives of five national political parties — Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) and Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) at its central office, EC officials sought their views on the proposal. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhi Prasad Yadav told the leaders that the poll panel had expedited preparation for the NA election. He informed them that the EC was in the final phase of formulating NA guideline and directive.
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January - 16 
The Election Commission (EC) said that delay in naming Governors may affect the National Assembly (NA) election, reports Kathmandu Post on January 16. The EC, which is preparing for the election scheduled for February 7, plans to publish the voter li
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The Election Commission (EC) said that delay in naming Governors may affect the National Assembly (NA) election, reports Kathmandu Post on January 16. The EC, which is preparing for the election scheduled for February 7, plans to publish the voter list on January 21. Members of the provincial assemblies are among the voters. However, they cannot vote before taking the oath of office from the Governor. According to the procedure, the Governors are appointed first. Second, they assume office. Third, they administer the oath to the newly elected provincial assembly members. The EC has to submit the list of provincial assembly members to the respective Governor within seven days of the results being declared.
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January - 16 
Myanmar on January 16 requested Bangladesh to extradite 1,300 militants of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), claiming it has information that those members were attempting to disrupt the repatriation of the Rohingyas, reports The Daily Star. &qu
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Myanmar on January 16 requested Bangladesh to extradite 1,300 militants of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), claiming it has information that those members were attempting to disrupt the repatriation of the Rohingyas, reports The Daily Star. "We heard that these members are attempting to disrupt the repatriation process. We also have photographic evidence of this," U Myint Thu, permanent secretary of Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement on Tuesday.
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January - 16 
A rocket landed in the premises of Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan has created a panic causing a minor damage to a structure belong to the embassy, however no casualties in the incident were reported, reports The Indian Express on January 16. Th
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A rocket landed in the premises of Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan has created a panic causing a minor damage to a structure belong to the embassy, however no casualties in the incident were reported, reports The Indian Express on January 16. The Charged’ Affaires informed that all staff members of the Indian embassy in Kabul are safe and no casualties has been caused in the incident, said a tweet released by the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar. As of now, no terror outfit has claimed the responsibility, but Taliban and the Haqqani Network (HQN) had carried out such attacks in the past.
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January - 16 
Fifteen Tajikistani militants were killed and eleven others were injured in a series of airstrikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Jurm District of Badaskhan Province in the northeastern region on January 16, reports Khaama Press. According t
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Fifteen Tajikistani militants were killed and eleven others were injured in a series of airstrikes conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Jurm District of Badaskhan Province in the northeastern region on January 16, reports Khaama Press. According to, the 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military, the AAF conducted airstrikes against the militants’ hideouts using the A-29 planes.
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January - 16 
Five persons were killed while 45 others were injured in a mortar attack in Khwaja Sabz Push District of Faryab Province on January 16, reports Gandhara. (Unnamed) Local Officials attribute the attack to Taliban who may have targeted a Provincial Del
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Five persons were killed while 45 others were injured in a mortar attack in Khwaja Sabz Push District of Faryab Province on January 16, reports Gandhara. (Unnamed) Local Officials attribute the attack to Taliban who may have targeted a Provincial Delegation, including the Governor, who has been there since January 15 to assess an ongoing military operation.
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January - 16 
Four civilians were killed and 42 others injured in a rocket attack by Taliban militant in Khwaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on Jnauary 16, reports Tolo News.
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Four civilians were killed and 42 others injured in a rocket attack by Taliban militant in Khwaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on Jnauary 16, reports Tolo News.
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January - 16 
Seven Taliban militants and two Policemen were killed in a clash when militants initiated an attack on a security check post in the Giru District of southern Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Nine militants and one Policeman
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Seven Taliban militants and two Policemen were killed in a clash when militants initiated an attack on a security check post in the Giru District of southern Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Nine militants and one Policeman were injured in the attack and the Security Forces (SFs) also recovered weapons belonging to the assailants.
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January - 16 
Seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a Security Check-Post in Gero District of Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Tolo News. Arms were also recovered later.
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Seven Taliban militants were killed and nine others were injured when Taliban militants attacked a Security Check-Post in Gero District of Ghazni Province on January 16, reports Tolo News. Arms were also recovered later.
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January - 17 
An ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter at Jerpahari under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District late on Januar
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An ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter at Jerpahari under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District late on January 17, reports The Indian Express. According to the Police, a joint team of the District Police and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) had launched a search operation in Jer hills under Sadar Police Station area on Tuesday (January 16), following information about the movement of a squad of JJMP, being led by Guddu Yadav. The joint team came across the group and an exchange of fire took place the next day.“A search operation was mounted this morning (January 17), which led to the recovery of a body. It was identified as that of Guddu Yadav, a resident of Kui village under Manika Police Station area. He had four cases in Chandwa and Manika area,” said a Police officer.Police sources said that an AK-47, four American-made rifles, one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, among others were recovered.
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January - 17 
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on January 17 said that it was important to have curbs on the internet and social media to counter terrorism, reports aninews.in. General Rawat said that to fight terrorism, the first action that needs to be taken is to
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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on January 17 said that it was important to have curbs on the internet and social media to counter terrorism, reports aninews.in. General Rawat said that to fight terrorism, the first action that needs to be taken is to identify nations which have a state's sponsored policy of supporting terrorism. "We need to put some checks and curbs on the Internet and social media that terrorist organizations always resort to. In a democratic country people won't like it but have to take a call on whether we want a safe and secure environment or are willing to accept curbs temporarily so terrorism can be dealt with," he said.
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January - 17 
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) stated that militants were using Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as base for insurgent activities in the State, reports Northeast Today on January 17. He stated that ‘four Districts of Arunachal and two Dis
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Assam Director General of Police (DGP) stated that militants were using Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as base for insurgent activities in the State, reports Northeast Today on January 17. He stated that ‘four Districts of Arunachal and two Districts of Nagaland provide them with the terrain and historical age-old access from Myanmar to Assam. So, they are taking advantage of it and we are trying to counter that. While things have improved a lot, the problem is still there. It is not reduced to zero’. The statement came a day after militants set ablaze nine crude oil-laden tankers along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. According to defense sources there are inputs that the militants would try to perpetrate similar attacks in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia District in the run-up to Republic Day on January 26.
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January - 17 
Elsewhere, on January 17, Begusarai Police arrested four Maoists, who were evading arrest in several cases related to attack on SFs in Begusarai District, reports The Telegraph.
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Elsewhere, on January 17, Begusarai Police arrested four Maoists, who were evading arrest in several cases related to attack on SFs in Begusarai District, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 17 
In a meeting chaired by the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on 17 January to discuss action plan of the newly formed Cyber & Information Security Division (CIS), it was announced that an Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
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In a meeting chaired by the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Rajnath Singh on 17 January to discuss action plan of the newly formed Cyber & Information Security Division (CIS), it was announced that an Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (ICCCC) and a Cyber Police Force will be constituted under CIS, reports The Statesman. The UMHA Rajnath Singh expressed a concern over the rise in incidents of sharing of pornography over the Internet and called for a stringent monitoring of cyberspace and to block the websites that flouts Indian laws, especially child pornography.
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January - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 17 said that 195 Security Forces (SFs) personnel have sacrificed their lives in the past three years in terrorist attacks in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. In a written reply to the question of BJP (Bharat
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Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 17 said that 195 Security Forces (SFs) personnel have sacrificed their lives in the past three years in terrorist attacks in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. In a written reply to the question of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) member Ramesh Arora in the Legislative Council on January 17, Minister In-charge Home said that during last three years 195 security personnel have lost their lives in terror attacks across the State. The Minister further added that 195 security personnel attained martyrdom in terrorist-related incidents and out of these, 78 were martyred during 2017, 74 in 2016 while 43 during 2015.
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January - 17 
Meanwhile, Army has been put on heightened alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District after intelligence inputs about militants waiting on launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for infiltration, reports Daily E
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Meanwhile, Army has been put on heightened alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District after intelligence inputs about militants waiting on launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior on January 17. Army has inputs that militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) are on the launch pads along the LoC in PoK in Uri sector where there is either no snow or very less snow due to dry weather conditions prevailing in Kashmir for last several months. The alert has been sounded in sub-sector Rampur, Torna, Rustum, Mike where Army has reports that for last over a month in militants are concentrating on launch pads to infiltrate through these areas as in other sector like Gurez and Tangdhar there is heavy snow along the LoC.
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January - 17 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP), S.B. Singh stated that crime committed by the militants in the State have come down with 21 militant-related incidents reported last year, reports The Telegraph. In comparison, DGP S.B. Singh said, the Stat
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP), S.B. Singh stated that crime committed by the militants in the State have come down with 21 militant-related incidents reported last year, reports The Telegraph. In comparison, DGP S.B. Singh said, the State had witnessed as many as 310 militant-related incidents in 2013, 341 in 2014, 310 in 2015, and 118 in 2016. The incidents include killings, abductions, extortions and other criminal activities. DGP S B Singh further said, “There are only nine or 10 trained GNLA [Garo National Liberation Front] cadres and four or five untrained cadres following Sohan D. Shira (GNLA leader). Although the GNLA's strength has dwindled, we are maintaining our vigilance," Singh said. Singh added that elusive United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) "commander" Dristi Rajkhowa is also living with GNLA cadres in the Garo hills. "Dristi is dependent on them (GNLA) and both Dristi and Sohan are not hiding in Bangladesh due to ongoing operations against Indian insurgents," he said
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January - 17 
On January 17, a militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Namtok village in Changlang District, reports Northeast Today. The militant was identified as ‘private’ Kejen Ngongpa.
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On January 17, a militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested from Namtok village in Changlang District, reports Northeast Today. The militant was identified as ‘private’ Kejen Ngongpa. A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the militant.
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January - 17 
Pakistani Rangers on January 17 night resorted to shelling and firing on forward Indian positions along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector of Jammu District in which a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan (trooper) was reportedly killed whi
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Pakistani Rangers on January 17 night resorted to shelling and firing on forward Indian positions along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector of Jammu District in which a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan (trooper) was reportedly killed while a civilian was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistani Rangers targeted forward posts of BSF and some civilian areas in RS Pura, Suchetgarh and parts of Arnia sectors at about 10.30 pm. Reports also said that the BSF jawan who was injured in Pakistan shelling and firing in RS Pura sector succumbed to injuries later.
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January - 17 
Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kale Dhanwar alias Lal Babu from Biramitrapur Police Station limits in Sundargar
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Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kale Dhanwar alias Lal Babu from Biramitrapur Police Station limits in Sundargarh District on January 17, reports Jagran.com. The District Police team raided the ward number-2 area of Biramitrapur and arrested Kale Dhanwar. During interrogation Dhanwar admitted his connection with the PLFI, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Pinak Misra.
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January - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) at the Assam-Nagaland border area in Dewpani near Naginimora in
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a militant hideout of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) at the Assam-Nagaland border area in Dewpani near Naginimora in Sivasagar District on January 17, reports Assam Tribune. One NSCN-K militant identified as Temjack Libek was arrested and a pistol was recovered from him. However, 13-14 militants were able to escape and a search operation was launched to detain the militants.
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January - 17 
The Disrict Police foiled an attempt by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to blow up a vehicle carrying Security Forces (SFs) after the seizure of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Imamganj region in Gaya District on Janu
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The Disrict Police foiled an attempt by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to blow up a vehicle carrying Security Forces (SFs) after the seizure of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Imamganj region in Gaya District on January 17, reports The Telegraph.The two IEDs, each weighing 10 kilograms, were planted under the road leading to Bodhia hills under Salaiya Police Station. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, Surendra Das said the Maoists had planted the explosives near Tilakdih village to target the SF personnel. CRPF's Assistant Commandant Sujeet Kumar said the seized explosives were of high quality and enough to cause extensive damage to the Police patrol vehicle. "Both the IEDs were defused by the personnel of the bomb disposal squad in the presence of senior officials of the central paramilitary force," Assistant Commandant Sujeetadded.
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January - 17 
The people in Kashmir have realised that it is very difficult to secede from India and they are also getting tired of militancy, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 17, reports Daily Excelsior. He laid emphasis on the campaign to bring bac
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The people in Kashmir have realised that it is very difficult to secede from India and they are also getting tired of militancy, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on January 17, reports Daily Excelsior. He laid emphasis on the campaign to bring back the radicalised youth into the mainstream. This will put an end to the menace of militancy in the State, General Rawat said. “They have seen it for too long and they have realised (that) it hasn’t given them what they had desired for. Let me tell you… With a country like India, to seek independence from a nation where we have strong armed forces, where we have a strong democracy, and a very strong Government, you cannot secede from India. This is what the people have realised,” he said.
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January - 17 
The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested Narender—a key member of an international syndicate of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and recovered FICN in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR three lakh, reports Daily Pioneer. Acting-upon spe
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The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested Narender—a key member of an international syndicate of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and recovered FICN in denomination of INR 2,000 worth INR three lakh, reports Daily Pioneer. Acting-upon specific inputs a Police team spread-out a ‘honey-trap’ near Red Fort metro station at Chandni Chowk of Central Delhi District in Delhi, where Narender had come to deliver a consignment of FICNs to his contact on January 16, but got arrested by Police team, said an unnamed Police official. During the primary interrogation, Narender revealed that he has been involved in this activity for the last four years and he was getting new prints of FICNs from Farraka of Jangipur Subdivision of Murshidabad District in West Bengal. All seized FICNs are of fine printing and it is difficult to distinguish from original Indian notes, said Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of special cell Pramod Singh Kushwah.
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January - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation launched at Galgam, Bhusapur and Tekmela villages of Usoor by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the forests near Bhusapur village under Usoor Police Station and recovered directional bomb, detonator, bow and arrow and other materials, said Police official.
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January - 17 
Village council of Hortoki in Kolasib District served an eviction notice to six families who have allegedly illegally settled on the banks of Tlawng River, reports Assam Tribune on January 17. The village council verified that six Chakma families hav
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Village council of Hortoki in Kolasib District served an eviction notice to six families who have allegedly illegally settled on the banks of Tlawng River, reports Assam Tribune on January 17. The village council verified that six Chakma families have settled on the banks of Tlawng River within the jurisdiction of Hortoki village council. The council had reportedly verified that six Chakma families have settled on the banks of Tlawng River within the jurisdiction of Hortoki village council.
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January - 17 
A man was injured in a US drone strike in Badshah Kot area near the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 17, reports The News. According to officials, the man severely injured in the strike was i
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A man was injured in a US drone strike in Badshah Kot area near the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 17, reports The News. According to officials, the man severely injured in the strike was identified as Khalid, said to be an "Afghan militant".
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January - 17 
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua informed the Senate's foreign affairs committee on January 17 that the US would continue funding the aid components that support their national interest, including the International Military Education and Training
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Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua informed the Senate's foreign affairs committee on January 17 that the US would continue funding the aid components that support their national interest, including the International Military Education and Training (IMET) part, reports Dawn. The IMET programme, which focuses on military education, is meant to establish a rapport between the US military and the recipient country's military for building alliances for the future. Under this programme, Pakistan Army officers have been trained in the US at a cost of USD 52 million over the past 15 years and an allocation of another USD 4 million has been made for the current year. While the IMET would continue, the US has frozen the aid provided under the programmes that are more important to Pakistan, particularly the Foreign Military Financing (FMF). The recipients of FMF can use the funds under this programme for procurement of defence hardware produced by the US.
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January - 17 
Police foiled a major terror bid as it recovered two bomb planted by the roadside in Quetta on January 17, which were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), reports Daily Times. According to details, a remote control bomb, weighing four to five ki
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Police foiled a major terror bid as it recovered two bomb planted by the roadside in Quetta on January 17, which were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), reports Daily Times. According to details, a remote control bomb, weighing four to five kilogrammes, was planted by some unidentified miscreants in a cycle in Shafi Colony near Sariab Road, which was defused.
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January - 17 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts in eradicating terrorism, said during a press conference in Moscow on January 17 that the terrorists spread inside Afghanistan along the area bordering Pakistan pose
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts in eradicating terrorism, said during a press conference in Moscow on January 17 that the terrorists spread inside Afghanistan along the area bordering Pakistan pose grave danger for Islamabad, reports The Nation. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia will provide every possible support to Pakistan to make it a developed country. Sergei Lavrov said several agreements have been signed between Pakistan and Russia for the provision of helicopters and military equipments.
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January - 17 
Separately, two Policemen among three people were injured in a hand grenade attack on a vehicle in Chaman town of Killa Abdullah District on January 17, reports Daily Times. Police said that unidentified assailants hurled hand grenade at a vehicle ne
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Separately, two Policemen among three people were injured in a hand grenade attack on a vehicle in Chaman town of Killa Abdullah District on January 17, reports Daily Times. Police said that unidentified assailants hurled hand grenade at a vehicle near Edhipolice picket in Chaman. The attack partially damaged the vehicle, besides injuring three people, including two Policemen. The assailants fled the scene after the attack.
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January - 17 
Two Balochistan Constabulary personnel, identified as Ilyas and Shaukat, were shot dead while another one, identified as Javed, sustain injury when unidentified militants attacked them on Double Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochis
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Two Balochistan Constabulary personnel, identified as Ilyas and Shaukat, were shot dead while another one, identified as Javed, sustain injury when unidentified militants attacked them on Double Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 17, reports Pakistan Today. The personnel were reportedly deployed at a flyover in the area for security duty.
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January - 17 
Election Commission (EC) on January 17 announced the winners of the Provincial Assemblies (PA) elected under the proportional representation (PR) category, reports Republica. Altogether 220 members of PA have been elected under PR category. The EC de
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Election Commission (EC) on January 17 announced the winners of the Provincial Assemblies (PA) elected under the proportional representation (PR) category, reports Republica. Altogether 220 members of PA have been elected under PR category. The EC declared the winners after transforming number of votes secured by each party into their respective seats on the basis of Sainte-Laguë system as per the Clause 60 (7) of Provincial Assembly Election Act 2074 BS.
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January - 17 
The Government on January 17 recommended Governors of the seven provinces and named seven temporary provincial workstations, reports The Himalayan Times. A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar designated Biratnaga
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The Government on January 17 recommended Governors of the seven provinces and named seven temporary provincial workstations, reports The Himalayan Times. A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar designated Biratnagar as ‘temporary provincial workstation’ for Province 1, Janakpur for Province 2, Hetauda for Province 3, Pokhara for Province 4, Butwal for Province 5, Surkhet for Province 6 and Dhangadi for Province 7. The Cabinet also recommended Govinda Bahadur Tumbahang as Governor for Province 1, Ratneshwor Lal Kayastha for Province 2, Anuradha Koirala for Province 3, Baburam Kunwar for Province 4, Umakanta Jha for Province 5, Durga Keshar Khanal for Province 6 and Mohan Das Malla for Province 7. The President will appoint the newly recommended Governors and administer the oath of office and secrecy.
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January - 17 
The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) arrested two suspects, Dinesh Kumar and Wijekumar Wigilishan for posting New Year greetings with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) symbols and a picture of deceased LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran o
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The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) arrested two suspects, Dinesh Kumar and Wijekumar Wigilishan for posting New Year greetings with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) symbols and a picture of deceased LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on social media, reports Daily Mirror on January 17. The two persons have been remanded by the Colombo Additional Magistrate till January 24. Additional Magistrate Danuja Lakmali Jayatunga ordered the suspects be remanded after the TID informed the court that the investigations against are not complete.
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January - 17 
National Directorate of Security (NDS) detained an alleged suicide bomber has been detained before attacking Taloqan, Capital of Takhar Province on January 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan New.
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National Directorate of Security (NDS) detained an alleged suicide bomber has been detained before attacking Taloqan, Capital of Takhar Province on January 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan New.
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January - 17 
Police Chief Brigadier General Mohammad Dawood Amin confirmed on January 17 that a car bomb attempt by Taliban to target Government Office was foiled in south-eastern Khost province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Police Chief Brigadier General Mohammad Dawood Amin confirmed on January 17 that a car bomb attempt by Taliban to target Government Office was foiled in south-eastern Khost province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 17 
Taliban militants beheaded an Afghan Local Police (ALP) member in the Mohammad Afgha District of central Logar Province on January 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban militants beheaded an Afghan Local Police (ALP) member in the Mohammad Afgha District of central Logar Province on January 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 17 
Three militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others injured in a United States (US) drone strike near Dandu Nokar Khel area of Khogyani District in eastern Nangarhar Province on January 17, reports Khaama Press.
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Three militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and three others injured in a United States (US) drone strike near Dandu Nokar Khel area of Khogyani District in eastern Nangarhar Province on January 17, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 17 
Two Taliban militants were critically injured by Security Forces (SFs) in Qaflatoon village in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pol Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18.
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Two Taliban militants were critically injured by Security Forces (SFs) in Qaflatoon village in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pol Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18.
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January - 18 
CPI-Maoistcadres attacked a newly-established Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bastar District on January 18, reports The Hindu. However, there was no report of any casualties or injuries in the attack at the Malewahi camp on the borders o
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CPI-Maoistcadres attacked a newly-established Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bastar District on January 18, reports The Hindu. However, there was no report of any casualties or injuries in the attack at the Malewahi camp on the borders of Bastar and Dantewada Districts.
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In a separate incident, three IEDs were recovered by the 32nd battalion SSB from a sugarcane field near Sonoalsubbavillage inSuppiBlock (administrative unit) under Majorganj Police Station in Sitamarhi District on 18, reports UNI.
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In a separate incident, three IEDs were recovered by the 32nd battalion SSB from a sugarcane field near Sonoalsubbavillage inSuppiBlock (administrative unit) under Majorganj Police Station in Sitamarhi District on 18, reports UNI.
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January - 18 
Kerala Police said that one more Islamic State (IS) operative from KannurDistrict engaged in extremist activities has been killed in Syria, reports The Times of India on January 18. According to Police, the death of the youth, identified as Abdul Man
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Kerala Police said that one more Islamic State (IS) operative from KannurDistrict engaged in extremist activities has been killed in Syria, reports The Times of India on January 18. According to Police, the death of the youth, identified as Abdul Manaf P P (30), resident of Valapattanamin Kannur District, was conveyed to the family on January 17 by his friend and another IS operative from the District, Abdul Khayyoom (25), who is also in Syria.Police have received information that nearly 17 people from the State, who had been waging the so-called holy war in Syria have lost their lives. At least six of them are from Kannur. As per available information, the IS operative Abdul Manaf was killed in November.
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January - 18 
One District Reserve Guard (DRG) soldier sustained injury an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 18, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said
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One District Reserve Guard (DRG) soldier sustained injury an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 18, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said, "There was an IED blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station in which a DRG soldier sustained injuries."Following the blast the DRG team launched a search operation of the area and arrested 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kistaram Maraiguda area of the District. All the arrested Maoists were also involved in setting 27 vehicles on fire, firing upon the soldiers in Kasalpada and Dharampenta bridge blast.
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January - 18 
Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Shakurabad Police Station area in Jehanabad District on January 18, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist rebel identified as Sheodani Thakur aliasSheodahin Thakur (30) was arrested by the 32nd battalion of Sasha
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Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Shakurabad Police Station area in Jehanabad District on January 18, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist rebel identified as Sheodani Thakur aliasSheodahin Thakur (30) was arrested by the 32nd battalion of SashastraSeemaBal(SSB)BelaMuzaffarpur Bihar and a team of Shakurabad Police Station from his hideout at Ratani village following a specific intelligence input.Sources said that no firearm was recovered from his possession. Thakur was a resident of village Nihalpur, ParasBighaPolice Station inJehanabad District and was an active member of Magadh range of CPI-Maoist.
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January - 18 
Police arrested a suspected extortionist identified as Atovi Aye for allegedly extorting from truck drivers on January 18 from Khushabill village in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered INR 4060 from the arrested individual.
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Police arrested a suspected extortionist identified as Atovi Aye for allegedly extorting from truck drivers on January 18 from Khushabill village in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered INR 4060 from the arrested individual.
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January - 18 
Police detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the militants on roadside in Bharat area of the Doda Districton January 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Sources said Police received information from a civilian that the
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Police detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the militants on roadside in Bharat area of the Doda Districton January 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Sources said Police received information from a civilian that the IED had been planted at village Pounda on the main Bharat Road, about 12 kilometers from District headquarters.The IED, weighing 10 kilograms, was successfully defused.
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January - 18 
Police unearthed two illegal mini-gun factories and seized three automatic pistols and five magazines during an overnight operation in Munger District on January 18, reports The Telegraph. Two persons identified as ManojYadav and Mohammad Israr, were
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Police unearthed two illegal mini-gun factories and seized three automatic pistols and five magazines during an overnight operation in Munger District on January 18, reports The Telegraph. Two persons identified as ManojYadav and Mohammad Israr, were arrested in this connection.Munger Superintendent of Police (SP), AshishBharti said acting on a tip off a Police team conducted a raid at the house of Mohammad Rabbani at Bakarganj village and seized two automatic country-made pistols. Rabbani was wanted in connection with an arms deal case lodged with Batganj Police Station in West Bengal. SP, Bharti said Mohammad Israr and Manoj Yadav were arrested when they had gone to purchase weapons from Rabbani. The Police later arrested Rabbani from his hideout and produced him in the court, which remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days.
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January - 18 
Responding to a question at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi on January 18, former Director-General (Retired) of the United States’ (US) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—David H. Petraeus has declined the concept of ‘Indian state-spon
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Responding to a question at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi on January 18, former Director-General (Retired) of the United States’ (US) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—David H. Petraeus has declined the concept of ‘Indian state-sponsored’ terrorism, reports The Indian Express. Supporting the statement, India’s Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said that he was at the Dialogue to talk about facts and not ‘fantasy’ stories. “As director of the CIA, and commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, I never once heard the term ‘Indian State-sponsored terrorism’, said Petraeus.
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January - 18 
Security sources suspect that extortion demand by militants is suspected to be the main reason for torching of nine tankers carrying crude oil from Kharsang in Changlang District on January 16, reports Assam Tribune on January 18. Militants might hav
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Security sources suspect that extortion demand by militants is suspected to be the main reason for torching of nine tankers carrying crude oil from Kharsang in Changlang District on January 16, reports Assam Tribune on January 18. Militants might have reportedly demanded ransom from transport companies which owned the tankers. Meanwhile, Police forces of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, along with Indian Army personnel have launched a coordinated operation against militants in the inter-state bordering belt. Though the identity of the militants involved in the incident is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that members of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) were involved in the incident as there were reports of movement of the cadres of the outfit in that area.
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January - 18 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 18 said that 213 terrorists were killed and 51 civilians died in terror-related incidents last year (2017), reports The Times of India.In a written reply to a question of BJP's Sat Sharma, Chief Ministe
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 18 said that 213 terrorists were killed and 51 civilians died in terror-related incidents last year (2017), reports The Times of India.In a written reply to a question of BJP's Sat Sharma, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti told the Legislative Assembly that 213 terrorists, including 127 foreign terrorists and 86 local terrorists, were killed in 2017 as compared to 150 terrorists, including 119 foreign terrorists and 31 local terrorists, in 2016.Similarly, 51 civilians died in 2017 and as many as 20 civilians died in 2016 in terror-related incidents, she said.
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January - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 18 filed a charge sheet against 12 persons, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘head’ Syed Salahuddin, for ‘conspiring to wage
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 18 filed a charge sheet against 12 persons, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘head’ Syed Salahuddin, for ‘conspiring to wage war against the Government’ by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.The NIA filed the 12,794-page charge sheet, along with annexure, before a designated court here and sought permission to continue its probe related to terror funding in the State, the agency said in a statement in New Delhi.The agency has charged Pakistan-based terrorists Saeed and Salahuddin along with 10 others for criminal conspiracy, sedition, and under stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA], it said.
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January - 18 
With the Election Commission announcing election schedule for Nagaland, Naga hoho ( apex body of nagas) and Naga Students Federation (NSF) the student body of nagas have opposed holding of state elections, reports Assam Tribune on Jan
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With the Election Commission announcing election schedule for Nagaland, Naga hoho ( apex body of nagas) and Naga Students Federation (NSF) the student body of nagas have opposed holding of state elections, reports Assam Tribune on January 18. NSF stated that the election might cause delay to the ongoing talks between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). Indian Express further adds that Naga Hoho president P Chuba Ozukum stated that ‘the stand of the organization is not to allow the election’. He also added that efforts of uniting the Naga underground groups, and also the different tribes, would go to waste if elections are held. The elections are scheduled for February 27.
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January - 18 
Foreign Office spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal on January 18 disclosed that Pakistan and the United States (US) were engaged in negotiations, which are “ongoing and outside public domain” and that cooperation with the US has remained unaffec
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Foreign Office spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal on January 18 disclosed that Pakistan and the United States (US) were engaged in negotiations, which are “ongoing and outside public domain” and that cooperation with the US has remained unaffected despite recent developments, reports Dawn.He did not go into details and only said that no demands were being made from the US in the negotiations.US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells this week visited Pakistan during which she renewed the demand for clearing Pakistani territory of alleged terror sanctuaries. Earlier US CENTCOM chief General Joseph Votel had reached out to Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa for calming the frayed nerves at General Headquarters (GHQ).The information publicly shared by both sides about these interactions created the perception that the second attempt at salvaging the relationship after the US leadership’s rhetoric against Pakistan following the announcement of the new policy on South Asia and Afghanistan was not going well.
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January - 18 
Two female polio vaccination workers were killed when their team comes under the fire of unidentified assailants in the Shalkot area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 18, reports The News. "SakinaBibi and her daughter
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Two female polio vaccination workers were killed when their team comes under the fire of unidentified assailants in the Shalkot area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 18, reports The News. "SakinaBibi and her daughter RizwanaBibi (12) were killed by unknown assailants," spokesman of Emergency Operation Centre for Polio Eradication Balochistan Muhammad Zafar said.
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January - 18 
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)Ayodhee Prasad Yadav inaugurating the election operation and management training organized for election officers, assistant election officers, and District election officers to be deputed in National Assembly (NA) ele
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)Ayodhee Prasad Yadav inaugurating the election operation and management training organized for election officers, assistant election officers, and District election officers to be deputed in National Assembly (NA) election in Kathmandu on January 18 said that no one should carry out activities that would hamper theNA election, reports The Himalayan Times. He urged all political parties to help give full shape to federal parliament by holding NA election in a successful manner.
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January - 18 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli in a press conference organized at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from regular health check-up in Thailandon January 18 said that the new Gove
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli in a press conference organized at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from regular health check-up in Thailandon January 18 said that the new Government would reconsider the Governors of the seven provinces and names of seven temporary provincial workstations recommended by the incumbent Government, reports The Himalayan Times.
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January - 18 
Human Rights Watch (HRW)in its World Report 2018 released on January 18 said that the Conflict victims are yet to get justice in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. According to the report, Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms, focused on tr
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Human Rights Watch (HRW)in its World Report 2018 released on January 18 said that the Conflict victims are yet to get justice in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. According to the report, Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms, focused on truth-telling and disappearances, held hearings throughout 2017 and received more than 60,000 complaints from across the country. Flaws in the commissions’ mandates were not remedied, in spite of several Supreme Court directives. Due to these shortcomings, the international community chose to remain silent on the transitional justice process until the laws were brought into line with international norms.
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January - 18 
Prachanda claimed that vice-chairman of UCPN-M Baburam Bhattarai misinterpreted the decision of the party’s Central Committee (CC) regarding management of dissenting views within the party, reports Kantipuronline. The Standing Committee (SC) has deci
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Prachanda claimed that vice-chairman of UCPN-M Baburam Bhattarai misinterpreted the decision of the party’s Central Committee (CC) regarding management of dissenting views within the party, reports Kantipuronline. The Standing Committee (SC) has decided to convene a meeting of the politburo and the Central Committee (CC) both on January 19 and 20 respectively to discuss the tug-of-war between Prachanda and Bhattarai factions.
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January - 18 
6 Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a Police Post in Ganahkhan village near the Farah city the povincial capital of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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6 Policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a Police Post in Ganahkhan village near the Farah city the povincial capital of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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January - 18 
Defense Minister of Spain, María Dolores de Cospedal, met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace on January 18 and said that the number of Spanish troops will increase in Afghanistan who will focus on training and building the
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Defense Minister of Spain, María Dolores de Cospedal, met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace on January 18 and said that the number of Spanish troops will increase in Afghanistan who will focus on training and building the capacity of Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF), reports Tolo News. Spain has so far sent in 29,861 troops to Afghanistan since January 2002. It has been the longest military operation of Spain's modern armed forces, with 102 dead (62 of them in an aircraft crash in Turkey while they were going back home in May 2003).
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January - 18 
Eight Policemen were killed, two others injured in a Taliban attack on a Check Post in Mukhtar Kala area between Greshk and Lashkargarh Districts (exact District not specified) in Helmand Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency. (Unnamed)
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Eight Policemen were killed, two others injured in a Taliban attack on a Check Post in Mukhtar Kala area between Greshk and Lashkargarh Districts (exact District not specified) in Helmand Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency. (Unnamed) Officials suspected that one of the Policemen at the Check Post may have had links with the Taliban.
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January - 18 
Five Al-Qaeda (AQ) militants were killed, and two more were arrested by Afghan (unit not specified) and Foreign (unit not specified) Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation in the Sherzado District of Nangarhar Province, on January 18, reports Paj
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Five Al-Qaeda (AQ) militants were killed, and two more were arrested by Afghan (unit not specified) and Foreign (unit not specified) Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation in the Sherzado District of Nangarhar Province, on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Of the five militants killed one was an Afghan, one Pakistani and three were Chechens. Attaullah Khogyani, the Governor’s Spokesman said that the killed Afghan member of the group was identified as Mulla Sondai known as Seraj and he was in-charge of propaganda campaign. SFs recovered four AK-47 assault rifles, one machine gun, one pistol and other ammunitions during the raid, he said.
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January - 18 
Five persons of the same family were killed, three others were injured in a landmine explosion in the Shindand District of Herat province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Five persons of the same family were killed, three others were injured in a landmine explosion in the Shindand District of Herat province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 18 
Five Taliban militants were killed, and five others injured in ongoing Pamir-17 operation in an unspecified District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps (unnamed) Officials said that confiscated an improvis
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Five Taliban militants were killed, and five others injured in ongoing Pamir-17 operation in an unspecified District of Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on January 18. The 209th Shaheen Corps (unnamed) Officials said that confiscated an improvised explosive device (IED), 300 rounds of Ak-47 ammunition were recovered during the operation
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January - 18 
Four persons were arrested by Afghan National Police (ANP) for trading in military equipment and weapons in Herat Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Weapons and military equipment were recovered.
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Four persons were arrested by Afghan National Police (ANP) for trading in military equipment and weapons in Herat Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Weapons and military equipment were recovered.
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January - 18 
Four Taliban militants, one Policeman and one civilian killed were killed during clashes in Faryab Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Karim Yurish, Provincial Police Spokesman confirmed the development.
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Four Taliban militants, one Policeman and one civilian killed were killed during clashes in Faryab Province on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Karim Yurish, Provincial Police Spokesman confirmed the development.
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January - 18 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed on January 18 fifty militants have been killed, 26 injured and 12 others arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in operations across the country, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Jalal, the ‘commander’ belonging
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan confirmed on January 18 fifty militants have been killed, 26 injured and 12 others arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in operations across the country, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Jalal, the ‘commander’ belonging to Islamic State (IS) has been killed in Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province while Muhibullah known as Khaybar was killed in Alingar District of Laghman Province. The Commando Forces carried out 12 attacks on militants in the past twenty-four hours in different provinces and conducted seven air-strikes.
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January - 18 
Resolute Support Mission’s (RS) Public Affairs Director Captain Tom Gresback said that approximately 1600 Islamic state (IS) militants were killed in Afghanistan in, 2017 reports Tolo News on January 19. According to Gresback, IS is active in three p
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Resolute Support Mission’s (RS) Public Affairs Director Captain Tom Gresback said that approximately 1600 Islamic state (IS) militants were killed in Afghanistan in, 2017 reports Tolo News on January 19. According to Gresback, IS is active in three provinces, but did not specify the name of the provinces. He also said RS’s Air Forces along with Afghan Security Forces were able to push back IS about seven kilometers in Mohmand Dara in Achin District in Nangarhar Province.
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January - 18 
Twenty Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in combined air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Heska Mena, Ghani Khail, Deh Bala, Koot and Rowdat Districts of eastern Nangarhar Province on Jan
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Twenty Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in combined air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Heska Mena, Ghani Khail, Deh Bala, Koot and Rowdat Districts of eastern Nangarhar Province on January 18, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 18 
Two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed in Taliban attack on a Security Post in Anar Dara District of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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Two Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed in Taliban attack on a Security Post in Anar Dara District of Farah Province on January 18, reports Kuwait News Agency.
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January - 18 
Two militants were killed in a United States (US) drone-strike in Khost Province near the Durand Line on January 18, reports Khaama Press.
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Two militants were killed in a United States (US) drone-strike in Khost Province near the Durand Line on January 18, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 18 
Two persons were arrested and a narcotic shipment comprising 600 kg hashish due for Kabul city was recovered by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Jabul Saraj District of Parwan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 19.
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Two persons were arrested and a narcotic shipment comprising 600 kg hashish due for Kabul city was recovered by Afghan Security Forces (SFs) in Jabul Saraj District of Parwan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 19.
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January - 18 
Two suicide bombers belonging to Taliban were killed and a third injured in Jalalabad the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province when their own bomb exploded on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two suicide bombers belonging to Taliban were killed and a third injured in Jalalabad the provincial capital of Nangarhar Province when their own bomb exploded on January 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 18 
Two weapon storages belonging to IS were recovered by Afghan Security Personnel in Heska Mena and Acheen districts of Nangarhar province. Some heavy and light weapons were in the cache.
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Two weapon storages belonging to IS were recovered by Afghan Security Personnel in Heska Mena and Acheen districts of Nangarhar province. Some heavy and light weapons were in the cache.
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January - 19 
A Delhi court on January 19 extended till February 5 the judicial custody of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin's son Syed Shahid, arrested in a six-year-old terror funding case, reports The New Indian Express. Special Ju
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A Delhi court on January 19 extended till February 5 the judicial custody of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin's son Syed Shahid, arrested in a six-year-old terror funding case, reports The New Indian Express. Special Judge O.P. Saini extended the custody after in-camera proceedings. Shahid (42) a Jammu and Kashmir Government employee, was arrested on October 24, 2017 after he was called for questioning at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters.
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January - 19 
Additionally, former Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on January 19 stated that ULFA-I was outdated, reports The Telegraph. He stated that ‘the name of revolution the so called ULFA-I supremo Paresh Barua is just maintaining a network of dissid
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Additionally, former Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on January 19 stated that ULFA-I was outdated, reports The Telegraph. He stated that ‘the name of revolution the so called ULFA-I supremo Paresh Barua is just maintaining a network of dissidents and some youths of the region with a misguided concept’. He also added that ULFA-I was carrying out certain activities with the support of NSCN-K Upper Assam without any fruition. He also added that the arson incident in Arunachal Pradesh on January 16 was committed by NSCN-K.
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January - 19 
Another Army jawan Lance Naik Sam Abraham (34) was killed in Pakistan shelling and firing in Sunderbani sector, bordering Pallanwalla in Akhnoor, of Rajouri District.
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Another Army jawan Lance Naik Sam Abraham (34) was killed in Pakistan shelling and firing in Sunderbani sector, bordering Pallanwalla in Akhnoor, of Rajouri District.
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January - 19 
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti expressed grief and anguish over the killing of three persons during the cross border shelling in the RS Pura, Suchetgarh and Arnia sectors on January 19. The Chief Minister said that it is very unfortunate that the peo
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Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti expressed grief and anguish over the killing of three persons during the cross border shelling in the RS Pura, Suchetgarh and Arnia sectors on January 19. The Chief Minister said that it is very unfortunate that the people of border areas in the State continue to bear the brunt of cross border fire power. She said today’s incidents of shelling are a proof of her assertion that the people of the State are the worst victims of acrimony between the two neighbouring countries while appealing for cessation of hostilities on the borders.
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January - 19 
During a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting regarding Afghanistan, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Syed Akbaruddin said on January 19 that Pakistan must change its ‘mindset’ that un
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During a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting regarding Afghanistan, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Syed Akbaruddin said on January 19 that Pakistan must change its ‘mindset’ that unleashes the terrorist activities in India and Afghanistan, reports Hindustan Times. “Terrorism and externally induced instability pose the gravest threat to Afghanistan’s peace, stability and prosperity,” he said. “And the growing arc of terrorist violence endangers our entire region.” said Akbaruddin.
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January - 19 
During a press conference, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar stated that there is a need for Pakistan to realise the reality and take action against the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attack Hafiz Saeed, reportsThe State
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During a press conference, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar stated that there is a need for Pakistan to realise the reality and take action against the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attack Hafiz Saeed, reportsThe Statesman on January 19. If someone enlisted as a designated global terrorist, it has been done on the basis of concrete evidences which are available in public domain. Pakistan may ‘close the eyes’ and pretend like nothing happened but they must see what is in front of them and take appropriate action against such people, said Raveesh Kumar. Apart from India, the United Nations (UN), the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), Russia and Australia have also proscribed Hafiz Saeed’s terror outfit—Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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January - 19 
Eight Police personnel were injured in a grenade blast at Pulwama area in Pulwama District on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade towards Police Station Pulwama resulting in injuries to eight Police personnel. “Soon
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Eight Police personnel were injured in a grenade blast at Pulwama area in Pulwama District on January 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade towards Police Station Pulwama resulting in injuries to eight Police personnel. “Soon after the attack, cops opened some fire shots”, sources said. All the injured have been hospitalized and have been identified as Mohammad Ishaq Shah of Hari Parigam, Jagdish Raj of Kathua, Mushtaq Ahmad Mir of Tral, Mohammad Shafi Mir of Rajouri, Ghulam Nabi of Khaigam Pakherpora, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat of Ganderbal, Bilal Ahmad Lone of Khansahab Budgam and Farooq Ahmad Lone of Tral. Security Forces (SFs) have launched searches in the area against the militants for the attack.
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January - 19 
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country and India "have some understanding" should India decide to unilaterally carry out combative action across the Line of Control-LoC against UN-designated terrorists, a statement th
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country and India "have some understanding" should India decide to unilaterally carry out combative action across the Line of Control-LoC against UN-designated terrorists, a statement that is indicative of an endorsement of India's right to defend itself, The Times of India reports on January 19. Netanyahu said, "Well, let's say this, we have some understanding and I don't think I have to add beyond that," before adding that the Indo-Israeli partnership is not directed against any specific country. He added, "Israel does not claim to be a perfect country. I don't know any country which is without problems. But, we extend our hands in peace to our neighbhours. It is unfortunate that at least on the Palestinian side, we haven't seen a reciprocal response." He also claimed, "Israel is no longer viewed by most Arab countries as an enemy, but as an indispensible ally in their battle against radicalism."
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January - 19 
Maoist presence has been detected at Kodenchery in Kozhikode District, reports Mathrubhumi. According to sources, a team of four armed CPI-Maoists visited the house of an individual identified as Abraham on January 18. After asking for tea, the
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Maoist presence has been detected at Kodenchery in Kozhikode District, reports Mathrubhumi. According to sources, a team of four armed CPI-Maoists visited the house of an individual identified as Abraham on January 18. After asking for tea, the Maoists asked the family staying at the house to cook food for them.
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January - 19 
Press Trust of Indiaadds that India on January 19 summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed ‘grave concerns’ at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan f
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Press Trust of Indiaadds that India on January 19 summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed ‘grave concerns’ at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan forces. Shah was summoned by the Joint Secretary in Pakistan division. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has registered its ‘strong protest’ at the loss of three innocent civilian lives besides injuries to nine other civilians in ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 18 and 19 January 2018 in Hiranagar, Samba, Ramgarh, R S Pura and Arnia sectors, an official release said. More than 100 such violations have been carried out by the Pakistan forces on the LoC and the IB so far during 2018. “It was conveyed to the concerned authorities in Pakistan that deliberate targeting of innocent civilians was against all established humanitarian norms and practises,” the statement said.
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January - 19 
Separately, two armed cadres of CPI-Maoist identified as Nelli Ram Kashyap and Munna Istia surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District on January 19, reports Glibs.in. Two Billfold Holster guns, tiffin bomb and ammunition were recovered from
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Separately, two armed cadres of CPI-Maoist identified as Nelli Ram Kashyap and Munna Istia surrendered before the Police in Dantewada District on January 19, reports Glibs.in. Two Billfold Holster guns, tiffin bomb and ammunition were recovered from the surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres. The duo was fed up with the hollow ideology and partisan attitude of the CPI-Maoist. Nelli Ram Kashyap joined CPI-Maoist on the request of CPI-Maoist leaders, Ajay and Deepak, four years ago and worked as ‘Jan Militia’ cadre in Haandawada area. While, Munna Istia joined CPI-Maoist in 2013, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakhnath Baghel.
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January - 19 
SFs arrested a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Mukta Bora from Chinakona-Khoirabari route in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel on January 19. A pistol, a magazine and four rounds of
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SFs arrested a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Mukta Bora from Chinakona-Khoirabari route in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel on January 19. A pistol, a magazine and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him.
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January - 19 
The accused Abdul Subhan Qureshi—a most wanted terrorist who was accused of serial blasts in Gujarat and Delhi in 2008, has been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell officials on January 19 after a brief gunfight in Ghazipur area of East D
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The accused Abdul Subhan Qureshi—a most wanted terrorist who was accused of serial blasts in Gujarat and Delhi in 2008, has been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell officials on January 19 after a brief gunfight in Ghazipur area of East Delhi District in Delhi, reports NDTV. Abdul Qureshi travelled to Nepal with forge documents and was living there for many years. He also went to Saudi Arabia between 2013 and 2015 and later, returned to India to revive the terror network. Upon his arrest, pistols and documents were recovered that depicts that he was trying to revive the banned terror organization—the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the Indian Mujahideen (IM), said Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Special Cell Pramod Kushwaha.
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January - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken into custody five terror suspects, including a person who was intercepted at the Mangaluru International Airport in 2016, in connection with their attempts to join the Islamic State (IS) in Syria,&nbs
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken into custody five terror suspects, including a person who was intercepted at the Mangaluru International Airport in 2016, in connection with their attempts to join the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, New Indian Express reports on January 20. The accused are Midlaj (26), Abdul Rasak K V (34), Rashid M V (24), Manaf Rahman (42) and Hamza U K (57), all residents of Kannur, Kerala. Manaf Rahman was intercepted at Mangalore International Airport on December 23, 2016, when he attempted to travel along with his family to the UAE, allegedly with the intention of travelling to Syria to join ISIS. He was influenced by Hamza U K, who was also supposed to travel to the UAE on December 25, 2016, and had booked air ticket accordingly. But he dropped the plan after finding out that Manaf Rahman was intercepted at Mangalore airport.The investigation hitherto has revealed that Midlaj and Rashid had travelled along with one Shajahan V K to Turkey in October, 2016, with the intention of crossing over to Syria, but were apprehended by the Turkish authorities and deported to India in January, 2017. Further, Abdul Razak had travelled to Turkey through Tehran, Iran, along with one Abdul Khayoom of Kannur in mid-April, 2017. Shajahan had again reached Turkey in April/May, 2017, using a fake Indian passport as part of his second attempt to migrate to Syria and join the IS. Subsequently, Abdul Razak and Shajahan were apprehended by Turkish authorities when they attempted to cross over to Syria. They were deported to India on July 1, 2017. Abdul Khayoom managed to cross over to Syria and join the Islamic State.
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January - 19 
The pro-Khalistan movement posters with the slogans of ‘Khalistan Zindawad’ (Long live Khalistan) and ‘Khalistan Referendum 2020’ were spotted on January 19, in Banga town and its adjacent villages of Shaheed Bhagat Singh
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The pro-Khalistan movement posters with the slogans of ‘Khalistan Zindawad’ (Long live Khalistan) and ‘Khalistan Referendum 2020’ were spotted on January 19, in Banga town and its adjacent villages of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar District of Punjab (India), reports The Tribune. The ‘Khalistan Zindawad’ slogan was written in Punjabi language whereas ‘Khalistan Referendum 2020’ was in English language. The state Police has removed many such posters and reached-out to the CCTV footage of nearby areas to trace the persons involved in this activity.
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January - 19 
The trial of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) case in which a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim—Aftab Batki is an accused, has been initiated at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, reports The New Indian Express on January 19. Apar
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The trial of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) case in which a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim—Aftab Batki is an accused, has been initiated at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, reports The New Indian Express on January 19. Apart from Batki, other accused persons are identified as Abid Chullikulavan from Kalikavu of Malappuram District (Kerala), Mohammed Haneefa from Kodungallur of Thrissur District (Kerala), Abdul Salam alias Podi Salam from Wandoor of Malappuram District (Kerala), and Antony Das from Valaparai of Coimbatore District (Tamil Nadu). Abid Chullikulavan was intercepted by the Indian Customs officers at the Nedumbassery airport, Kerala upon his arrival from Dubai (UAE) on January 26, 2013. Around 1,950 of FICNs in the denomination of Rs 500 were seized from him. During the investigations Abid revealed that the counterfeit Indian currency was supplied by Batki.
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January - 19 
Three BSF jawans were injured when mortar shells fell around their posts in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. One of them identified as Jagpal Singh died while being treated in the hospital and two others including Adarsh SS and Sat Paul Singh were u
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Three BSF jawans were injured when mortar shells fell around their posts in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. One of them identified as Jagpal Singh died while being treated in the hospital and two others including Adarsh SS and Sat Paul Singh were under treatment. The injured were responding to the treatment.
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January - 19 
Two bombs were recovered on January 19, following a small-sound explosion in the midst of stringent security measures for Dalai Lama’s stay at Both Gaya pilgrimage centre in Gaya District of Bihar, reports Hindustan Times. The bombs were recove
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Two bombs were recovered on January 19, following a small-sound explosion in the midst of stringent security measures for Dalai Lama’s stay at Both Gaya pilgrimage centre in Gaya District of Bihar, reports Hindustan Times. The bombs were recovered from the surrounding areas of the Kalachakra ground after an intense combing operation by the Police team led by Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Patna range Vinay Kumar, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Patna zone N.H. Khan. The small explosion caused panic among the devotees who were gathered to hear the Dalai Lama’s discourse. The explosion happened shortly after Dalai Lama completed his discourse and rested for the day at the Tibetan monastery. During the search operation, a burst thermal flask was found in the kitchen area which might have caused the sound, said N.H. Khan.
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January - 19 
Two civilians were killed when mortar shells exploded inside their houses at Arnia and RS Pura sectors, close to the IB in Jammu District. They have been identified as Bachno Devi (45) and Sahil Kumar (25). Twelve persons were injured in Arnia sector
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Two civilians were killed when mortar shells exploded inside their houses at Arnia and RS Pura sectors, close to the IB in Jammu District. They have been identified as Bachno Devi (45) and Sahil Kumar (25). Twelve persons were injured in Arnia sector, eight in RS Pura, five in Samba, nine in Kathua and one in Mendhar. With four deaths on January 19, total number of killings in ceasefire violations by Pakistan during last two days has gone up to six. On January 18, a BSF jawan and a young girl were killed in shelling and firing in RS Pura and Arnia sectors.
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January - 19 
Two civilians, including a woman, were killed when Pakistani troops opened fire along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District early on January 19 (today), reports The Times of India. Three civilians were also injured in the heavy shelling.The
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Two civilians, including a woman, were killed when Pakistani troops opened fire along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District early on January 19 (today), reports The Times of India. Three civilians were also injured in the heavy shelling.The ceasefire violation took place at RS Pura sector in Jammu District.According to sources, the deceased have been identified as Bachno Devi of SaiKhurd and Sunil Kumar aliasJohny of Korotana in R S Pura sector.
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January - 19 
Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and M
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Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and Munna Ista of Barsoor area of Dantewada. Kashyap surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun, one tiffin bomb, explosive powder, Maoists pamphlets and crackers. Ista surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun.
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January - 19 
Two militants Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) were arrested near Aoyimiti village junction Dimapur on January 19 for abducting a trader reports Northeast Today. The arrested militants have been identified
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Two militants Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) were arrested near Aoyimiti village junction Dimapur on January 19 for abducting a trader reports Northeast Today. The arrested militants have been identified as Toki Achumi and Khetoho Jakhalu. The militant abducted the trader identified as Subash Kumar Jain from MP road in Dimapur and he was later released on the same day at Purana Bazar in Dimapur.
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January - 19 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on January 19 confirmed death sentence of another 10 hardcore terrorists, awarded by military courts, reports The News. The convicts were involved in terrorist activities, killing of innocent civi
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on January 19 confirmed death sentence of another 10 hardcore terrorists, awarded by military courts, reports The News. The convicts were involved in terrorist activities, killing of innocent civilians, attacks on educational institutions, slaughtering of soldiers, attacking Law Enforcement Agencies and Armed Forces of Pakistan. In total, these 10 terrorists were involved in killing of 41 personnel while injuring 33 others. Arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession. These convicts were tried by military courts. Besides these 10, another 3 convicts have been awarded imprisonment for varying period by military courts.
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January - 19 
Pakistan on January 19 said that it wanted to send Afghan Taliban and Haqqani network leaders back to Afghanistan to join the mainstream politics in their own country, Daily Times reported quoting BBC Urdu. In an interview to the BBC Urdu, Pakistan&r
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Pakistan on January 19 said that it wanted to send Afghan Taliban and Haqqani network leaders back to Afghanistan to join the mainstream politics in their own country, Daily Times reported quoting BBC Urdu. In an interview to the BBC Urdu, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry rejected allegations of providing shelter to Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network operatives. “There are no terrorist safe havens in Pakistan. However, if US has any information [on the issue] then they must share it with us as we too want to eliminate them [Taliban and Haqqanis],” he said. Chaudhry said the Taliban and Haqqanis had a control over 43 per cent land in Afghanistan. “However, they have relations with the Afghan refugees living in Pakistan and that’s why we want them [refugees] to return to Afghanistan as well,” he said. “Our position on the issue is very clear: we want them back to their country… we don’t want Taliban and Haqqanis living with us. In fact, we are forcing them to go and live in Afghanistan and join the political mainstream there and they’re not accepted here anymore,” he asserted.
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January - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) apprehended eight terrorists and seized weapons from their possession in different areas of Balochistan,The News reported on January 19 quoting Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).According to ISPR, Frontier Corps (FC) Baloch
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Security Forces (SFs) apprehended eight terrorists and seized weapons from their possession in different areas of Balochistan,The News reported on January 19 quoting Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).According to ISPR, Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan conducted Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in Gulistan, Pishin, Kanack, DeraBugti, Uch, SambazaDeraMuradJamali and Sibbi and arrested eight terrorists including an illegal Afghan national.The FC personnel recovered weapons and ammunition including IEDs, rockets, fuses, grenades, mortars and explosives from their possession.
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January - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested eight suspected militants including three unregistered Afghans and seized weapons from their possession in Lahore and Dera Ghazi Khan of Punjab on January 19, reports The News. According to Inter Services Public Relatio
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested eight suspected militants including three unregistered Afghans and seized weapons from their possession in Lahore and Dera Ghazi Khan of Punjab on January 19, reports The News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Rangers Punjab along with Police and Intelligence Agencies carried out Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Lahore and Dera Ghazi Khan.
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January - 19 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman K P Sharma Oli and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on January 19, expedited negotiations on power-sharing in the new Governme
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman K P Sharma Oli and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on January 19, expedited negotiations on power-sharing in the new Government and party unification, reports My Republica. Both the leaders met one-on-one at the residence of Oli at Balkot for over three hours to finalize the report submitted by a joint task force of the two parties on the National Assembly (NA) election, Government formation and party unification. According to a press statement issued by Oli's personal secretariat, the two leaders have decided to hold further discussions on January 20 (today). The agreement reached at the level of the two top leaders will be finalized through a party unification meeting called for January 21 (tomorrow).
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January - 19 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel sustained injuries and around three dozen people sustained injuries after a clash broke out between Police and protesters, staging a corner meet in front of the District Administration Office in protest of the govern
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel sustained injuries and around three dozen people sustained injuries after a clash broke out between Police and protesters, staging a corner meet in front of the District Administration Office in protest of the government’s decision to name Dhangadhi as temporary capital of Province 7, in Silgadhi in Doti District on January 19, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Madhusudhana Luitel, Police resorted to firing tear gas in self defence after protesters pelted stones at Police personnel. “Two of our personnel were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at the hospital,” Luitel said, “Few others have sustained minor injuries.” Protesters hurled stones at SF personnel outside the office premises. Police fired more than a dozen rounds of tear gas injuring two dozen protesters including Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Doti Chair Chakra Malla. The protesters accused Police of firing tear gas while they were staging a peaceful protest.
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January - 19 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on January 19, that thirty-four militants were killed and thirty-three others injured in Security Forces (SFs) operations across the country (theatres not specified) in the past twenty-four hours, reports Pajhwok Afghan
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on January 19, that thirty-four militants were killed and thirty-three others injured in Security Forces (SFs) operations across the country (theatres not specified) in the past twenty-four hours, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 19 
The United States (US) Air Force has deployed the A-10 fighter planes in Kandahar Province to provide close-air support to the Afghan and US Forces as the counter-terrorism operations gain momentum in Afghanistan on January 19, reports Khaama Press.
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The United States (US) Air Force has deployed the A-10 fighter planes in Kandahar Province to provide close-air support to the Afghan and US Forces as the counter-terrorism operations gain momentum in Afghanistan on January 19, reports Khaama Press. Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian, Head of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, in a statement to Fox News, said that “As we’ve applied increased pressure on the Taliban and their revenue sources with precision airpower, we’ve gained considerable momentum in our effort to force them to reconcile or face defeat.”
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January - 20 
A a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Toni Ram Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Mainaopur of Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. One pistol was r
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A a militant of Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) identified as Toni Ram Narzary was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Mainaopur of Mazbat in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. One pistol was recovered from the militant.
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January - 20 
According to intelligence sources, a group of ULFA-I militants led by ULFA-I ‘zonal commandant’ Akoni Axom, has been taking shelter in some parts of Charaideo District and might carry out subversive activities ahead of Republic Day,
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According to intelligence sources, a group of ULFA-I militants led by ULFA-I ‘zonal commandant’ Akoni Axom, has been taking shelter in some parts of Charaideo District and might carry out subversive activities ahead of Republic Day,
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January - 20 
An Assistant Constable, identified as Jagat Ram Karma, was injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a weekly market in Chhote Tumnar village under Geedam Police Station of Dant
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An Assistant Constable, identified as Jagat Ram Karma, was injured after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a weekly market in Chhote Tumnar village under Geedam Police Station of Dantewada District on January 20, reports The Indian Express. Karma, posted at Nelasnar Police Station of Bijapur District, was rushed to a hospital in Bijapur and he is currently out of danger. The Police have launched combing operations to against the CPI-Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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January - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres assaulted eight villagers from Gagiaguda village under the Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer, on January 22. The villagers, identified as Paradesi D
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres assaulted eight villagers from Gagiaguda village under the Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer, on January 22. The villagers, identified as Paradesi Durua, Sitaram Durua, Padia Kabasi, Musiki Durua, Misi Kabashi, Lasimdhar Durua, Adam Padiami and Pandu Madi, were abducted on January 17 by the Maoist rebels on the charge of being ‘Police Informers’ and assaulted them in a ‘Praja court’ (People’s/ Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) at a Maoist camp in a forest. The abducted villagers were released on January 20, and warned the villagers not to provide information about the Maoists to Police.
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January - 20 
Four people including a BSF jawan, were injured after Pakistan violated ceasefire for the third consecutive day on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF trooper was wounded in Pargwal sector in Jammu District. According to officials, Betw
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Four people including a BSF jawan, were injured after Pakistan violated ceasefire for the third consecutive day on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF trooper was wounded in Pargwal sector in Jammu District. According to officials, Between 8,000 to 9,000 people living along the IB migrated to safer places.
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January - 20 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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January - 20 
The Central intelligence agencies has intercepted an encrypted message that meant to deliver to the sleeper cells linked with few madrasas and tanzeem (organizations) based in India, to carry out terrorist attack at immediate basi
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The Central intelligence agencies has intercepted an encrypted message that meant to deliver to the sleeper cells linked with few madrasas and tanzeem (organizations) based in India, to carry out terrorist attack at immediate basis, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 21. Indian intelligence agencies has sent out an alert to all states to keep vigilant as sleeper cells are being pressurised by Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to carry out terror attack as the Republic Day celebration approaches, as per intelligence inputs. Inputs from the intelligence agencies also claimed the meetings between ISI and terror ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) held at Rawalpindi of Pakistan, to express outfits’ concern over the grave loss of its cadre in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Intelligence agencies are suspecting a fresh ‘evil’ design of the ISI to be unleashed in coming months.
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January - 20 
The designated teams of the Central Intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 20 have reached the Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage Centre in Gaya District of Bihar after a low-density bomb exploded and two ‘alive’ b
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The designated teams of the Central Intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 20 have reached the Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage Centre in Gaya District of Bihar after a low-density bomb exploded and two ‘alive’ bombs were recovered from the temple’s premises on the previous night, reports Daily News and Analysis. It will be too early to name any terror outfit that carried out this act but the characteristics of the explosives points to untrained Rohingyas that might be used by Pakistan-based terror groups to carry out attacks at the Buddhist temple complex in Bodh Gaya, said an unnamed senior officer of NIA.
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January - 20 
The main reason behind ceasefire violations and Pakistan shelling is to help infiltrate militants from across the border, Inspector General (IG), Jammu Zone, SD Singh Jamwal said. After the inputs from intelligence agencies, Police have beefed up the
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The main reason behind ceasefire violations and Pakistan shelling is to help infiltrate militants from across the border, Inspector General (IG), Jammu Zone, SD Singh Jamwal said. After the inputs from intelligence agencies, Police have beefed up the security in border belts and increased round-the-clock vigilance, he said. The Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 20 had sounded a ‘red alert’ and asked border dwellers to move out of their areas as the situation was ‘sensitive’ in the wake of continuous shelling by Pakistani troops.
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January - 20 
Two civilians and an Army trooper were killed in cross border firing along International Border (IB) and the Line of Control across Jammu region on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain Army trooper has been identified as Mandeep Singh.
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Two civilians and an Army trooper were killed in cross border firing along International Border (IB) and the Line of Control across Jammu region on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain Army trooper has been identified as Mandeep Singh. Four people, including an Army personnel, a Border Security Force (BSF) Head Constable have been martyred, two civilians killed and 50 others including two BSF troopers and civilians, injured, some of them seriously while over 100 livestock has also been killed as a result of cross border firing. India Today further adds that 32 BSF posts along IB have been retaliating to cross border firing from Pakistan. Cross border firing has been reported from Jammu Districts of Arnia, Suchetgarh, RS Pura, Pargwal, Kana Chak village, Gharkhal in Akhnoor.
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January - 20 
War crimes trial campaigners of Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee (a platform campaigning for the trial of war criminals), on January 19 reiterated their demand that the government ban Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for its anti-liberation role during the Liberat
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War crimes trial campaigners of Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee (a platform campaigning for the trial of war criminals), on January 19 reiterated their demand that the government ban Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for its anti-liberation role during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star on January 20.
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January - 20 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its 2018 World Report said that Government made little progress on transitional justice initiatives in 2017, reports Colombo Page on January 20. HRW said while the general openness for media and civil society gro
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its 2018 World Report said that Government made little progress on transitional justice initiatives in 2017, reports Colombo Page on January 20. HRW said while the general openness for media and civil society groups that emerged after the electoral defeat of the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government in 2015 continued in 2017 under the administration of President Maithripala Sirisena, action stalled in 2017 on Sri Lanka's pledges to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) made in October 2015 to address accountability and political reconciliation emerging from the country's 26-year civil war with the secessionist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The report said the government's response to the report of the Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms prepared by civil society leaders, appointed by the government, after conducting nationwide consultations in 2016 has also been disappointing.
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January - 20 
A video of Maldivian fighters undertaking the ‘jihadi traning’ at unidentified location in Syria has been released by the Jabhat al-Nusra’s media wing—Bilad al-Sham Media, reports Maldives Independent on January 20. The
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A video of Maldivian fighters undertaking the ‘jihadi traning’ at unidentified location in Syria has been released by the Jabhat al-Nusra’s media wing—Bilad al-Sham Media, reports Maldives Independent on January 20. The video shows men in camouflage performing drills, handling of weapons and raiding the ‘dummy’ buildings. Last week, Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef quoted the counts of Maldivians travelled to Syria was 61. The video features a man reciting Quranic verse with its Dhivehi translation. The National Counter-terrorism Center (NCTC) works on blocking extremist websites and it had also holding informal meetings with radicalised groups to educate them about “the right way in religion.”, said Adam Shareef.
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January - 21 
A militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Ujjawal Baruah alias Dadul was arrested on January 21 from Desangmukh Jailgaon area of Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel.
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A militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Ujjawal Baruah alias Dadul was arrested on January 21 from Desangmukh Jailgaon area of Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 21 
A patrol of Assam Rifles troopers escaped an attack on January 21 when a bomb hidden in the route of foot patrol party at Chingnungkok in Imphal East District failed to explode, reports The Sentinel. Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, polic
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A patrol of Assam Rifles troopers escaped an attack on January 21 when a bomb hidden in the route of foot patrol party at Chingnungkok in Imphal East District failed to explode, reports The Sentinel. Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, police and security forces have stepped up patrols and search operations across Manipur.
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January - 21 
Border Security Forces (BSF) (Inspector General-Communication and Information Technology), AK Sharma stated that wide range of gadgets, including drones are being installed along the Indo-Bangladesh riverine border to stop trans-border movements and
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Border Security Forces (BSF) (Inspector General-Communication and Information Technology), AK Sharma stated that wide range of gadgets, including drones are being installed along the Indo-Bangladesh riverine border to stop trans-border movements and activities in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel on January 21. IG AK Sharma said, ‘So after many experiments and tests, it has been decided to introduce a chain of surveillance devices along with presence of security forces, which will not only cover every inch of the international border, but will also arrange overlapping of surveillance by using multiple systems to detect any intrusion and trans-border movement’. He also added that a team comprising of technical personnel from BSF would install technical system for the project named as BOLD-QIT (Border Electronic Domination Quick Reaction Team Interaction System).
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January - 21 
Security along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was beefed up following an alert by intelligence agencies about possible infiltration attempts by Pakistan backed militants ahead of the Republic Day (January 26), Police sai
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Security along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was beefed up following an alert by intelligence agencies about possible infiltration attempts by Pakistan backed militants ahead of the Republic Day (January 26), Police said on January 21, reports First Post. A group of three to four terrorists were seen camping across the border at a village in Pakistan, near a border out post (BoP), intelligence agencies are learnt to have warned the Police and Security Forces (SFs). The agencies claimed that Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was trying to infiltrate this group of terrorists to create disturbance and target SFs' camps, according to official sources.
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January - 21 
Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police a
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Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Sammaiah and Nanda from at Devanagaram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) and Mirgam Arjun near Bhadrachalam town during regular vehicle-check and seized several gelatin sticks, detonators and bundles of electrical wire. Police registered cases against the trio at Charla and Bhadrachalam Police Stations, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Amber Kishore Jha.
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January - 21 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on January 21, strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul (Afghanistan) and said that it is an evidence of safe havens to terrorists in our ‘shared neighbourhood&rs
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on January 21, strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul (Afghanistan) and said that it is an evidence of safe havens to terrorists in our ‘shared neighbourhood’ that need to deal with strongly, reports The Times of India. "India stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Afghanistan in bringing the perpetrators of these terrorist attacks and their supporters to justice," reads the statement released by the MEA. The terror attack at the hotel in the Afghan capital killed at least 17 people.
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January - 21 
Two civilians and an Army soldier were killed while two civilians injured as Pakistan on January 21 night heavily shelled on the International Border (IB) in Kanachak and Pargwal sectors in Jammu District and resumed intermittent shelling in RS Pura
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Two civilians and an Army soldier were killed while two civilians injured as Pakistan on January 21 night heavily shelled on the International Border (IB) in Kanachak and Pargwal sectors in Jammu District and resumed intermittent shelling in RS Pura and Arnia sectors while nearly a dozen Pakistanis, majority of them Rangers, were reputedly killed in retaliatory shelling by the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Rangers resorted heavy shelling and firing in civilian areas of Gajansoo, Gole Pattan, New Kanachak, Old Kanachak and Pargwal, killing one civilian and injuring two others. They also started shelling border villages in RS Pura and Arnia sectors but intensity there was low as compared to Kanachak and Pargwal sectors. Two brothers Gopal Dass Bawa and Ram Dass Bawa sons of Bansi Dass Bawa, who were returning to their house, were hit by a mortar shell at Kanachak town around 8.30 pm and were seriously injured. They were rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, where Gopal Dass was declared as dead while Ram Dass was admitted in critical condition. A woman Kanta Devi wife of Rattan Dass was also injured in Pakistan shelling in Kanachak. Pakistan army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortar, small arms and automatics in Mendhar sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District last evening in which an Army soldier Signalman Chandan Kumar Rai (25) was grievously injured. He was evacuated from the spot and airlifted to Military Hospital, where he died this morning (January 21). With these killings, 12 persons including seven civilians, three Army personnel and two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) were killed during last four days of ceasefire violations by Pakistan on LoC and IB. Nowshera and Shahpur sectors on the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch Districts were alos rocked by fresh intense shelling and firing by the Pakistani troops on January 21 evening, adds Daily Excelsior.Meanwhile, sources said that Pakistan has suffered more than dozen fatal casualties, majority of them Rangers, while large number of others were injured in Phookaliyaan-Bajwat, Chaprar, Harpal, Bajra Garhi, Charwah and Zafarwal-Shakargarh sectors of Sialkot District in very heavy retaliation given by the BSF to shelling and firing by the Rangers, adds Daily Excelsior. More than 20 posts and bunkers of the Rangers have been completely destroyed in retaliation by the BSF, which, according to sources, was necessitated to teach Pakistan a lesson for directly targeting the civilian population. Sources said Pakistan suffered heavy casualties and infrastructural damage in Sialkot.Sialk ot Deputy Commissioner Dr Farrukh Naveed is reported to have confirmed to local media about more than dozen killings of Pakistani Rangers and others in heavy shelling and firing by the BSF. More than one lakh population of Sialkot in Pakistan opposite Jammu sector, has deserted their homes for safer areas, sources said
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January - 21 
Two suspected unidentified linkmen of ULFA-I were arrested on January 21 from Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police have increased security arrangements ahead of the Republic
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Two suspected unidentified linkmen of ULFA-I were arrested on January 21 from Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Police have increased security arrangements ahead of the Republic day celebrations to be held on January 26.
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January - 21 
Unidentified persons on January 21 abducted a school teacher identified as Etwilthon D Sangma from Megua Songma village in South Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. The abductors are suspected to have crossed over to Bangladesh.
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Unidentified persons on January 21 abducted a school teacher identified as Etwilthon D Sangma from Megua Songma village in South Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. The abductors are suspected to have crossed over to Bangladesh.
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January - 21 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 21 said India has shown it can attack its enemies not only on its soil, but also in a foreign territory, if need be, reports Daily Excelsior. “A few months ago, Pakistan, in an act of cowa
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 21 said India has shown it can attack its enemies not only on its soil, but also in a foreign territory, if need be, reports Daily Excelsior. “A few months ago, Pakistan, in an act of cowardice, attacked and martyred 17 of our jawans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi consulted all of us on this serious issue, and the Indian Army entered the Pakistani area and killed the militants,” Singh said at a public meeting in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. “India’s image in the world has become that of a strong nation and we have given a strong message to the world that we can attack our enemies not only on our soil, but also in their territory. India has developed this power,” he said. Singh said India wants to maintain a friendly relationship with Pakistan. “But Pakistan is not mending its ways,” Singh said. “I want to assure you that our Government will not let India to bow its head,” he said. Singh’s remarks come almost a month after a group of five Army commandos crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir and killed three Pakistani soldiers and smashed a post, in a swift and daring operation.
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January - 21 
Former Station House Officer (SHO) of Airport Police Station Fazlur Rehman Kakar was shot dead in a targeted attack in Yat Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 21, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Fazlu
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Former Station House Officer (SHO) of Airport Police Station Fazlur Rehman Kakar was shot dead in a targeted attack in Yat Road area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on January 21, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Fazlur Rehman Kakar was sitting outside his car showroom on Yat Road when unidentified assailants shot him dead. Kakar was dismissed as the Airport SHO after the May 17, 2011 Kharotabad incident in which four Russians and one Tajik nationals were killed. These five foreigners were shot dead after they allegedly failed to stop at a Police checkpoint. The victims included three women, including a pregnant one. Several high-profile inquiries were conducted into the incident to ascertain the role of the Frontier Corps (FC) and Police. As a result of the judicial inquiry by Justice Hashim Khan Kakar, Quetta Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Daud Junejo, FC’s Colonel Faisal Shehzad, SHO Fazlur Rehman Kakar and Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Raza Khan were held responsible. In August 2013, unidentified assailants shot dead ASI Raza while he was standing outside his house in Quetta. On December 29, 2011, Police surgeon and key witness in the incident, Dr Baqir Shah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Quetta. The doctor was previously roughed up by Police as his statement differed from the official version of security agencies.
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January - 21 
Two militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation by Security Forces (SFs) in the suburbs of Dera Ghazi Khan town of same District in Punjab on January 21, reports The News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement s
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Two militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation by Security Forces (SFs) in the suburbs of Dera Ghazi Khan town of same District in Punjab on January 21, reports The News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said that the IBO was conducted under Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (Elimination of Discord) and two militants were involved in kidnapping and killing of SF personnel.
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January - 21 
As part of holding the upper house election slated for February 7, the Election Commission (EC) on January 21 made public the name list of voters who will elect 56 members of the 59-member upper house of federal parliament, reports Republica. Th
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As part of holding the upper house election slated for February 7, the Election Commission (EC) on January 21 made public the name list of voters who will elect 56 members of the 59-member upper house of federal parliament, reports Republica. The list was made public by the election offices established in seven provinces for the purpose. Chief and deputy-chiefs of 753 local units and 550 members of provincial assemblies will elect 56-members of the upper house based on single transferable voting system while the government will appoint the remaining three members.
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January - 21 
In a significant move toward implementing the federal set up as envisioned by the new constitution promulgated in September 2015, the newly-elected members of the provincial assemblies in all seven provinces took the oath of office and secrecy on Jan
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In a significant move toward implementing the federal set up as envisioned by the new constitution promulgated in September 2015, the newly-elected members of the provincial assemblies in all seven provinces took the oath of office and secrecy on January 21, reports Republica. This has paved the way for forming provincial Governments and provincial assemblies, the legislative bodies in the provinces.
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January - 21 
The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and National Network of Families of the Disappeared and Missing Persons (NEFAD) on January 21 launched consultations on a possible collaboration with the aim of producing optimum
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The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) and National Network of Families of the Disappeared and Missing Persons (NEFAD) on January 21 launched consultations on a possible collaboration with the aim of producing optimum results with the existing resources and available time, reports The Himalayan Times. As per preliminary consultations, the CIEDP and the NEFAD will jointly work to investigate complaints by reaching out to the victims, lobby for policy reforms, devise a complete reparation policy, and pressure the government and political parties to amend the Act in line with the Supreme Court’s verdict which struck down the amnesty provision in the act and ordered criminalization of torture and disappearances. According to discussions, the CIEDP will come up with a detailed one-year work plan by the second week of February, and the progress will be monitored quarterly. To monitor the progress, the two organizations plan to form a 20-member team — including 11 representatives from NEFAD, eight from CIEDP and one independent observer.
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January - 21 
Inspector General (Prisons) Syed Iftekhar Uddin on January 21 said that 600 militants are imprisoned in 68 jails across the country, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “Prison authorities do not allow militants to mix with other prisoners so t
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Inspector General (Prisons) Syed Iftekhar Uddin on January 21 said that 600 militants are imprisoned in 68 jails across the country, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “Prison authorities do not allow militants to mix with other prisoners so they cannot radicalize them. The police headquarters prepares a report on the militants and forwards it to the prison authorities, which takes 2-3 months.”
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January - 21 
The last of the three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 was identified as Robin Mia (17) on January 21, reports The Daily Star. His brother Golam Mostafa identified the body at S
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The last of the three Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants killed during a raid in Dhaka city on January 12 was identified as Robin Mia (17) on January 21, reports The Daily Star. His brother Golam Mostafa identified the body at Suhrawardy Medical College mortuary. With this, all the three suspected militants were identified. The two others are Mezba Uddin and Nafis Ul Islam.
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January - 21 
(Unnamed) Officials from Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 92 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed including 15 Islamic State (IS) militants, 44 injured and four detained in air and artillery attacks in Laghman, Logar, Khos
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(Unnamed) Officials from Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that 92 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed including 15 Islamic State (IS) militants, 44 injured and four detained in air and artillery attacks in Laghman, Logar, Khost, Urozgan, Zabul, Farah, Kunduz, Baghlan, Faryab, Nimroz, Kandahar and Helmand Provinces of Afghanistan reports Bakhtar News on January 22.
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January - 21 
An Islamic State (IS) (unnamed) ‘commander’ identified as a close relative, father of another IS ‘commander’ Abdul Khaliq was killed in a United States (US) drone-strike in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on January 22
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An Islamic State (IS) (unnamed) ‘commander’ identified as a close relative, father of another IS ‘commander’ Abdul Khaliq was killed in a United States (US) drone-strike in Haska Mina District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on January 22.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan Spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal said in a statement that there was a need for credible investigation into the attack including on the security lapses reports Khaama Press on January 22. “We reject the knee jer
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan Spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal said in a statement that there was a need for credible investigation into the attack including on the security lapses reports Khaama Press on January 22. “We reject the knee jerk allegations by some Afghan circles to point the finger at Pakistan for the terrorist attack on intercontinental hotel in Kabul” he added.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, South
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that Taliban had claimed the attack. The MoI revised the death toll at eighteen people killed including fourteen foreigners and four Afghan nationals, adds Khaama Press.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, S
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan said on January 21 that Pakistan based Haqqani Network was responsible for planning and executing the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel attack on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Earlier on January 22, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that Taliban had claimed the attack. The MoI revised the death toll at eighteen people killed including fourteen foreigners and four Afghan nationals, adds Khaama Press.Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Pakistan Spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal said in a statement that there was a need for credible investigation into the attack including on the security lapses reports Khaama Press on January 22. “We reject the knee jerk allegations by some Afghan circles to point the finger at Pakistan for the terrorist attack on intercontinental hotel in Kabul” he added.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan Spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that seventeen people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan Spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that seventeen people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul the capital of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. The death toll included six civilians including one foreigner, and of the nine injured six were Policemen. However, Farid Paikan, Deputy Head of Kam Air airlines, said that eleven staff members, including pilots and guests, had been killed in the attack and some were missing. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban ‘spokesman’, informed through an e-mail, that five Taliban militants had in fact attacked the Hotel at around 10:00pm on January 20. He claimed a large number of foreign security personnel, guests and local guests were killed during the assault. Mujahid said the attack came to an end at around 11:00am January 21. Telecommunication and Information Technology Director for Farah Province Jamaluddin Pachakhail, Afghan Consul General in Pakistan’s Karachi city Abdullah Wahid Poyan and the High Peace Council (HPC) Spokesman Ahmad Farzan were among those killed in the attack, adds Tolo News. Also, according to Tolo News, 43 persons were killed that included eleven Kam Air employees all of whom were foreigners. Earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported on January 21 that two persons were killed in the same attack with no outfit claiming the attack.
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January - 21 
Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that 17 people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul (K
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Ministry of Interior (MoI) Afghanistan spokesman Najib Danish confirmed on January 21 that 17 people had been killed and another nine injured by six Taliban militants in the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel in Bagh-e-Bala area in Kabul (Kabul Province), the capital of Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban ‘spokesman’, informed through an e-mail, that five Taliban militants had in fact attacked the Hotel at around 10:00pm on January 20. He claimed a large number of foreign security personnel, guests and local guests were killed during the assault. Mujahid said the attack came to an end at around 11:00am January 21. Telecommunication and Information Technology Director for Farah Province, Jamaluddin Pachakhail; Afghan Consul General in Pakistan’s Karachi city, Abdullah Wahid Poyan; and the High Peace Council (HPC) spokesman, Ahmad Farzan; were among those killed in the attack, adds Tolo News. Also, according to Tolo News, 43 persons were killed that included 11 Kam Air employees all of whom were foreigners. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported on January 21 that two persons were killed in the same attack with no outfit claiming the attack.
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January - 21 
One person was killed and two others identified as Baz Mohammad Shinwari reporter and Marouf Khail photographer for National Radio Television were injured when Taliban militants fired on them at the Kabul-Torkham highway in Batti Koot District of Nan
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One person was killed and two others identified as Baz Mohammad Shinwari reporter and Marouf Khail photographer for National Radio Television were injured when Taliban militants fired on them at the Kabul-Torkham highway in Batti Koot District of Nangarhar Province on January 21, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 21 
Sixty-three Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strikes in Barmal and Neka Districts of Paktika Province on January 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Police Chief Colonel Mohammad Azeem Hashmi said that Taliban fatalitie
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Sixty-three Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strikes in Barmal and Neka Districts of Paktika Province on January 21, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Provincial Police Chief Colonel Mohammad Azeem Hashmi said that Taliban fatalities included ‘commander’ Turabi. According to locals US forces also detained a few individuals. However, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said his troops had escaped unhurt in the air-strikes.
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January - 22 
After eliminating more than dozen Pakistani Rangers during ongoing skirmishes on the International Border (IB), the Border Security Force (BSF) on January 22 carried out pinpointed retaliatory actions against Pakistani Forces and destroyed their firi
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After eliminating more than dozen Pakistani Rangers during ongoing skirmishes on the International Border (IB), the Border Security Force (BSF) on January 22 carried out pinpointed retaliatory actions against Pakistani Forces and destroyed their firing positions, ammunition and fuel dumps, in which the enemy suffered huge losses, which couldn’t be estimated from this side immediately, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavy shelling and firing from Pakistan side on the IB in Kanachak, Pargwal, RS Pura, Arnia and Ramgarh sectors in Jammu and Samba Districts continued throughout last night (January 21) and stopped at 5.45 am on January 22. Official sources said the BSF gave suitable and pin pointed retaliation to unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces across IB in Jammu sector. “At several locations, the enemy’s firing positions, ammunition and fuel dumps have been destroyed by precision firing of the border guards,’’ they added. The BSF also released two videos in support of destruction of Pakistan’s firing posts, fuel and ammunition dumps, which clearly showed enemy’s posts and dumps going up in flames after the BSF action.According to sources, the Pakistan side has suffered huge devastation in destruction of their ammunition and fuel dumps, apart from firing positions and there were reports of heavy casualties and infrastructural losses of the enemy troops in major offensive undertaken by the BSF. Sources said retaliation to the Rangers was necessitated as Pakistani forward posts were targeting Indian civilian areas in many locations on the IB. Already more than a dozen Pakistani Rangers have been killed during ongoing five-day long cross-border shelling and firing on the IB. Sources said number of casualties on Pakistan side could further go up following BSF’s fresh retaliatory action. Sources said the BSF has fired over 9,000 rounds of mortar shells across the IB in the past four days as part of “pinpointed” retaliatory action against Pakistan’s unprovoked firing to destroy firing positions and fuel dumps of the Pakistan Rangers at multiple places. Sources said the situation along the 190-km IB in the Jammu area was “very tense” as Pakistan had “opened” heavy fire in the entire stretch since last evening (January 21).
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January - 22 
Dima Hasao District based Dimasa organizations like Jadikhe Naisho Hosom (JNH) [apex body of Dimasa tribes], All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) have planned a rally on January 22 demanding disclosure
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Dima Hasao District based Dimasa organizations like Jadikhe Naisho Hosom (JNH) [apex body of Dimasa tribes], All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) have planned a rally on January 22 demanding disclosure of the details of the August 3, 2015 frame work agreement signed between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM), reports The Sentinel. The protest rally is slated to take place at Haflong town of the District. The organization leaders claimed that (earlier) several Districts of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal were to be included in the (proposed) ‘Nagalim’ but now only Dima Hasao could be included in Nagalim, which was opposed by the people of Dima Hasao.
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January - 22 
In the meantime, SFs have intensified their vigil in Srinagar and its outskirts after inputs about militant movement, adds Daily Excelsior.
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In the meantime, SFs have intensified their vigil in Srinagar and its outskirts after inputs about militant movement, adds Daily Excelsior.
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January - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizer, identified as Manoj Yadav, from Dumri Police Station area in Giridih District on January 22, reports UNI. Police recovered INR 600,000 in ‘levy’ (ran
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Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizer, identified as Manoj Yadav, from Dumri Police Station area in Giridih District on January 22, reports UNI. Police recovered INR 600,000 in ‘levy’ (ransom money) and CPI-Maoist pamphlets from Manoj Yadav, who is a resident of Nagar Keswari of Sariya and sent to jail, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Arvind Sinha.
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January - 22 
militants hurled a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party near Khrew Chowk in Pampore area of Pulwama District which exploded on the road side in which a civilian identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat (50) was injured on January 22, reports
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militants hurled a grenade on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party near Khrew Chowk in Pampore area of Pulwama District which exploded on the road side in which a civilian identified as Mohammad Shafi Bhat (50) was injured on January 22, reportsDaily Excelsior. Soon after the attacks, Police, CRPF and Army launched searches to nab the attackers.
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January - 22 
Militants on January 22 attacked the Police Station near Azad Jung area of the old town Baramulla in Baramulla District with a grenade at around 6.40 pm resulting in injuries to a policeman who was performing his duty as sentry of the Police Station,
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Militants on January 22 attacked the Police Station near Azad Jung area of the old town Baramulla in Baramulla District with a grenade at around 6.40 pm resulting in injuries to a policeman who was performing his duty as sentry of the Police Station, reports Daily Excelsior. The injured sentry identified as Mohammad Rafiq has been hospitalized. In retaliation, Police fired several rounds. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty. A Police spokesman said that militants hurled a grenade on Police Station Baramulla this evening, resulting in minor injuries to a police constable. “Immediately after the attack, Police along with Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area and search to nab the terrorists is going on”, the spokesman said.
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January - 22 
Office Twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) tweeted on January 22 that two militants of Khitovi-Neopao of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KN) were arrested from Dalai gate in Dimapur District. The militants have been identified as Aben Sa
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Office Twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) tweeted on January 22 that two militants of Khitovi-Neopao of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KN) were arrested from Dalai gate in Dimapur District. The militants have been identified as Aben Sangtam and Kughato Achum.
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January - 22 
Pakistani Rangers continued heavy unprovoked shelling and firing on civilian areas in Pargwal, Kanachak, RS Pura, Arnia and Ramgarh sectors in Jammu and Samba Districts overnight, adds Daily Excelsior. Shelling stopped at 5.45 am (January 22) an
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Pakistani Rangers continued heavy unprovoked shelling and firing on civilian areas in Pargwal, Kanachak, RS Pura, Arnia and Ramgarh sectors in Jammu and Samba Districts overnight, adds Daily Excelsior. Shelling stopped at 5.45 am (January 22) and thereafter there was no report of any ceasefire violations on the IB as well as Line of Control (LoC). A BSF jawan (trooper), identified as Arun Verma was injured in Pakistan shelling in Ramgarh sector on January 21 night. He has been hospitalized. A total of 12 persons including seven civilians, three Army soldiers and two BSF jawans have been killed and nearly 60 others, majority of them civilians, left injured during last five days in Pakistan shelling and firing.
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January - 22 
Separately, an unidentified female militant of the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) was arrested from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East District on January 22, reports Northeast Today.
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Separately, an unidentified female militant of the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) was arrested from Wangkhei Andro Parking in Imphal East District on January 22, reports Northeast Today.
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January - 22 
Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khai
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Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khaira of Dhur area in ??Rajnandgaon District on January 22, reports News 18. Acting on the information, the joint Police party of the District Police force and the ITBP had launched a search operation in the forest. During the search, the joint party saw the bomb and the electric wires kept hidden among the bushes. Police and ITBP team destroyed the bomb there in the forest.
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January - 22 
Superintendent of Police of Lawngtlai stated that over 1,400 Myanmarese nationals who took refuge in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district following clash between Arakan militants and the Army in November 2017 have refused to return to their country, re
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Superintendent of Police of Lawngtlai stated that over 1,400 Myanmarese nationals who took refuge in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district following clash between Arakan militants and the Army in November 2017 have refused to return to their country, reports Northeast Today on January 22. The refugees were mainly from the border villages of Varang, Paletwa, Pakangwa and Mulaw in Myanmar’s Chin state. On December 2017, authorities had stated that registration of 1,600 Myanmarese nationals have been undertaken to ascertain the number of refugees in Lawngtlai.
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January - 22 
Tengnoupal District Superintendent of Police led search operations on January 22 and a militant was arrested from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel.
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Tengnoupal District Superintendent of Police led search operations on January 22 and a militant was arrested from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 22 
The Delhi Police on January 22 filed a charge-sheet against Zeeshan Ali—al Qaeda’s terrorist who was accused of provocative speeches to recruit youth and establishing a base for the terror outfit, reports The Indian Express. Zee
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The Delhi Police on January 22 filed a charge-sheet against Zeeshan Ali—al Qaeda’s terrorist who was accused of provocative speeches to recruit youth and establishing a base for the terror outfit, reports The Indian Express. Zeeshan Ali was deported from the Saudi Arabia in August 2017. Zeeshan Ali and 11 other operatives were exposed by Syed Anzar Shah and other four members of the outfit who were arrested in the case in 2015. Delhi’s Additional Sessions Judge (ADJ) Sidharth Sharma has postponed the hearing till February 2.
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January - 22 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on January 22 issued a diktat to Kashmiri women threatening them to be prepared for ‘consequences’ if they did not observe the ‘Islamic dress code’, reports The Times of India. The terror outfit
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on January 22 issued a diktat to Kashmiri women threatening them to be prepared for ‘consequences’ if they did not observe the ‘Islamic dress code’, reports The Times of India. The terror outfit circulated handwritten posters, asking women to follow the Taliban-type dress code and wear loose robes, which only leave the eyes exposed. "The Kashmiri women, particularly from Shopian district, are resorting to waywardness. So, they need to observe Islamic dress. Even the hands of the women should not be exposed," read the posters with LeT stamps. The poster threatens that if women do not observe complete 'purdah', they will be "responsible for the consequences." The Police have taken the surfacing of posters lightly, but we will keep an eye on any kind of mischief against the girls in south Kashmir, a senior Police officer said.Since the rise of militancy in the 1990s, women have had to bear the brunt of Islamist militant groups that threatened them with violence if they refused to observe 'purdah'. In the early 2000s, Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) ‘chief’ Asiya Anderabi tried to impose burqa on Kashmiri women and the group attacked some non-veiled women with acid. The DeM even tried to prevent Kashmiri Muslim girls from visiting restaurants but had to abandon it due to the valley-wide resentment against the move.
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January - 22 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) planned to look at the Singapore’s counter-radicalization policy to contain the growing threat of radicalization of the Indian youth and save them from the influence of Islamic State (IS), reports
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) planned to look at the Singapore’s counter-radicalization policy to contain the growing threat of radicalization of the Indian youth and save them from the influence of Islamic State (IS), reports United News of India on January 21. The UMHA has also directed the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to prepare a ‘Standard Operative Procedure’ (SOP) to tackle the radical content freely floating over the social media and other Internet-based platforms.
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January - 22 
A grade 12th student, Fahim Ashraf, at Islamia College in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shot his college principal, Sareer Khan, dead on January 22 after being censured for skipping school to attend the November 2017 sit-in of religio
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A grade 12th student, Fahim Ashraf, at Islamia College in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shot his college principal, Sareer Khan, dead on January 22 after being censured for skipping school to attend the November 2017 sit-in of religio-political parties in Faizabad area of Federal capital Islamabad, reports Dawn. In a video acquired by Dawn, the student, while being arrested, appeared to justify the murder saying he believed the college principal had committed blasphemy. "I have been taught... to kill... to not be afraid. Don't be afraid of disrespecting the one who" commits blasphemy, the student can be heard saying in the video in Pashto. "You can kill me," he tells the arresting officers. Police said the principal Sareer Khan had earlier expressed his anger at Faheem over his being absent from college for three days. Fahim Ashraf had been angry that he was marked absent during the days he was attending the Faizabad sit-in.
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January - 22 
In the wake of January 20's attack on luxury Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul carried out by the Afghan Taliban, the United States (US) on January 22 called on Pakistan to take action against the militant group's leaders, reports Dawn. At
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In the wake of January 20's attack on luxury Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul carried out by the Afghan Taliban, the United States (US) on January 22 called on Pakistan to take action against the militant group's leaders, reports Dawn. At least 18 people were killed when Afghan Taliban militants stormed the Hotel. The siege had continued overnight as Afghan security forces battled the terrorists. Addressing a press briefing, press secretary Sarah Sanders said that the attack against civilians would only serve to strengthen Washington's resolve in working with its Afghan partners. Commending the "swift action" taken by the Afghan security forces at the time of the attack, Sanders added: "Afghanistan forces, with our support, will continue to relentlessly pursue the enemies of Afghanistan who also seek to export terror around the world." "We call on Pakistan to immediately arrest or expel the Taliban's leaders," Sanders said, adding that Pakistan should "prevent the group from using Pakistani territory to support its operations".
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January - 22 
The Supreme Court (SC) on January 22 ordered authorities to halt the implementation of an order by a military court which sentenced to death three hardcore terrorists, reports Daily Times. A two-member bench of the top court under Justice Azamat
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The Supreme Court (SC) on January 22 ordered authorities to halt the implementation of an order by a military court which sentenced to death three hardcore terrorists, reports Daily Times. A two-member bench of the top court under Justice Azamat Saeed conducted a hearing into appeals filed in the SC against the verdict by three terrorists, namely Shafaqat, Sabir Shah and Muhammad Liaquat. After hearing the arguments of the complainants, Justice Saeed ordered the suspension of the military court ruling until further orders, and adjourned proceedings indefinitely. Muhammad Liaquat had been charged with attacking a journalist, while Sabir Shah and Shafaqat are deemed involved in the murder of Advocate Arshad Ali in Lahore. Earlier, a military court had sentenced all three of them to death.
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January - 22 
A Taliban militant sent from Nad Ali District to carry out a suicide attack in Lashkargah the provincial capital of Helmand Province, surrendered to the Police on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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A Taliban militant sent from Nad Ali District to carry out a suicide attack in Lashkargah the provincial capital of Helmand Province, surrendered to the Police on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
Deputy Spokesman for Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan Brigadier General Mohammad Radmanesh stated on January 22 that 49 anti-Government militias including 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, 27 militants including local ‘commanders’ of
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Deputy Spokesman for Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan Brigadier General Mohammad Radmanesh stated on January 22 that 49 anti-Government militias including 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed, 27 militants including local ‘commanders’ of Taliban were injured and 17 others were arrested during the military operations in 10 invasive operations that were ongoing in Nangarhar, Logar, Khost, Zabul, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces reports Bakhtar News. Afghan Commando Forces within the last 24 hours had conducted 9 aggressive operations along with Afghan Air Forces who too launched 9 air attacks. Mullah Qayoum a senior ‘commander’ of Taliban militants was killed during an air operation conducted by Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in Khak Safed District of Farah Province.
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January - 22 
Eleven Taliban militants including two (unidentified) ‘commanders’ joined the Peace-Process in Sar-e-Pol Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eleven Taliban militants including two (unidentified) ‘commanders’ joined the Peace-Process in Sar-e-Pol Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
In the wake of January 20's attack on luxury Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul carried out by the Afghan Taliban, the United States (US) on January 22 called on Pakistan to take action against the militant group's leaders, reports Dawn. At
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In the wake of January 20's attack on luxury Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul carried out by the Afghan Taliban, the United States (US) on January 22 called on Pakistan to take action against the militant group's leaders, reports Dawn. At least 18 people were killed when Afghan Taliban militants stormed the Hotel. The siege had continued overnight as Afghan security forces battled the terrorists. Addressing a press briefing, press secretary Sarah Sanders said that the attack against civilians would only serve to strengthen Washington's resolve in working with its Afghan partners. Commending the "swift action" taken by the Afghan security forces at the time of the attack, Sanders added: "Afghanistan forces, with our support, will continue to relentlessly pursue the enemies of Afghanistan who also seek to export terror around the world." "We call on Pakistan to immediately arrest or expel the Taliban's leaders," Sanders said, adding that Pakistan should "prevent the group from using Pakistani territory to support its operations".
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January - 22 
One child was severely injured in a landmine explosion in Darnama area of Kohand District in Kapisa Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One child was severely injured in a landmine explosion in Darnama area of Kohand District in Kapisa Province on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
Six militants (affiliation not specified) including an (unidentified) ‘commander’ were detained by Afghan Commando Forces during an operation in the Tagab District of central Kapisa Province, on January 22 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Six militants (affiliation not specified) including an (unidentified) ‘commander’ were detained by Afghan Commando Forces during an operation in the Tagab District of central Kapisa Province, on January 22 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 22 
Sixty-five Taliban militants were killed, another thirty-two injured in security operations (unit not specified) in Chahardara District in Kunduz Province said an (unnamed) Local Official on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Sixty-five Taliban militants were killed, another thirty-two injured in security operations (unit not specified) in Chahardara District in Kunduz Province said an (unnamed) Local Official on January 22, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
A joint squad of Telangana Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Muski Bheema (36), Y Iithu (19), Muski Unga (20), and M Bichem (28),&n
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A joint squad of Telangana Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Muski Bheema (36), Y Iithu (19), Muski Unga (20), and M Bichem (28), from Lenin Colony village in Charla Mandal (administrative sud-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 23, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested Maoist couriers while they were proceeding towards Chhattisgarh to deliver a consignment of medicines to CPI-Maoist cadres based in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh. SFs have seized two boxes containing various medicines, 28 saline bottles, more than 200 syringes and surgical spirit worth INR 10,000. All arrested Maoist couriers are from Kondapalli village in Bijapur District, said Police.
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January - 23 
According to The Times of India report on January 20, senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gadchiroli District seem to be taking their setbacks seriously, as they are now conducting analysis after every incident. It
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According to The Times of India report on January 20, senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gadchiroli District seem to be taking their setbacks seriously, as they are now conducting analysis after every incident. It was said that the reds are also threatening villagers of adjoining hamlets of dire consequences if they are found leaking information to Security Forces (SFs). A District source claimed that senior cadres of Maoists had come to the forest of Palle in Aheri sub-division to conduct a ground-zero reality check, a couple of days ago. They were there to collect insight into the firing incident, in which one of their formations was cornered around a fortnight ago. Though there was no casualty on their side, the camp had to withdraw following mounting pressure of the C-60 [the Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit] personnel, leaving behind substantial material of daily use and also literature, which had information about their outfits and cadres involved in various activities. The rebels had also ensured that a few villagers from adjacent hamlets, like Rahpalli, Kurumpalli and also Palle, were assembled at the forest where the firing on them had taken place. The Maoist cadres, through their supporters and militias, had ensured that none of the hamlets were left unrepresented. The villagers were thoroughly quizzed by senior cadres, who tried to collect every fine details of the incident, including movement of the SFs, position of the rebels' camp that was stormed, the directions from which the SF personnel had entered the forest and such details. The Maoists also tried to pressurize the villagers to share with them possible names of ‘Police informers’ or Special Police officers (SPO) who work as volunteers for an honorarium in each village. Superintendent of Police (SP), Gadchiroli, Abhinav Deshmukh, said the Maoists are known to conduct such analysis and record them for future reference. "They mostly try to find out the police volunteers to choke our information system and also gauge our movements," he said.
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January - 23 
Additionally, an unidentified United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested on January 23 from Wangjing Sorokhaibam Leikai in Thoubal District, reports Northeast Today.
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Additionally, an unidentified United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested on January 23 from Wangjing Sorokhaibam Leikai in Thoubal District, reports Northeast Today.
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January - 23 
Additionally, Naga Mothers' Association (NMA) a civil society group urged political parties not to contest the February 27 Nagaland Assembly polls and demanded a solution to the insurgency problem first, reports The Telegraph on January
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Additionally, Naga Mothers' Association (NMA) a civil society group urged political parties not to contest the February 27 Nagaland Assembly polls and demanded a solution to the insurgency problem first, reports The Telegraph on January 23.
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January - 23 
An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18.
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An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving behind their weapons and escaped. Police recovered a pipe bomb, bottle bomb, mobile and items of daily use from the encounter spot.
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January - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a mixture machine and cement bags of a construction firm at Kaliaposh village of Tulsikani Gram Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Bisra
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a mixture machine and cement bags of a construction firm at Kaliaposh village of Tulsikani Gram Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Bisra area in Sundargarh District on January 23, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cadres were demanding ‘ransom’ (extortion money) of INR 300,000 from the construction firm which is building a check dam estimated at INR 3.5 million. They had warned of the firm of dire consequences against resuming work till their demands were met. A few days back, CPI-Maoist leader Anmolda had sent a letter to the contractor demanding the ransom
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January - 23 
From just eight in January 2017, ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir in January this year (2018) are already up to 134 according to data with the Ministry of Defence, reports Indian Express
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From just eight in January 2017, ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir in January this year (2018) are already up to 134 according to data with the Ministry of Defence, reports Indian Express on January 23. With 860 ceasefire violation recorded in 2017, January is likely to record the highest number of ceasefire violations along the LoC in 14 years. Of the 860 ceasefire violations in 2017, December accounted for 147, the highest ever so far. Pakistan has claimed there were more than 1,900 ceasefire violations last year and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has alleged there were over 75 ceasefire violations by India in January 2018, so far.ources in the Indian Army’s Northern Command headquartered in Udhampur (Udhampur District of J&K) said that they expect the number in January to go past the ceasefire violations in December, which will make it the month with the highest number of ceasefire violations since October 2003. India and Pakistan agreed to a formal ceasefire in 2003 along the LoC which, which lasted, with certain exceptions, till late 2016. There were 271 ceasefire violations on the LoC in 2016, a climb-down from 387 violations in 2015. Historically, Infiltration during the snow-bound winter months has been low and even the International Border (IB) in Jammu have witnessed increased ceasefire violations over the last few days.Sources said that the increase in ceasefire violations is primarily due to two reasons: Pakistani violates the ceasefire to provide cover to help militants infiltrate across the LoC, which draws an Indian response and as part of India’s proactive counter-terror strategy to target Pakistan army posts on the LoC acting as terror launch-pads.
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January - 23 
here is likely to be an increase in militant attacks by Pakistan-based terror outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfits, intelligence agencies have said in their briefing to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and
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here is likely to be an increase in militant attacks by Pakistan-based terror outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfits, intelligence agencies have said in their briefing to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and the Jammu and Kashmir Government, reports Hindustan Times. Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh was informed by these agencies that the two militant outfits, especially the JeM, could take the lead in fomenting trouble in Kashmir, giving Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘time to regroup’, a senior UMHA functionary said. While JeM and LeT comprise foreign and Kashmiri militants, HM is mostly a Kashmiri outfit.Quoting intelligence inputs, the official added that Pakistan-based militant outfits made the decision after the killings of senior commanders of HM in the last two years. This includes 21-year-old Burhan Wani, who was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in July 2016, sparking off a five-month violent agitation in the Valley. “The home minister is personally monitoring the situation and has directed security agencies to take all necessary steps to fight off foreign militants coming from Pakistan,” said the official. Intelligence documents suggest that the LeT is ‘all set to campaign for growth in recruitment of militants’ inside Kashmir.
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January - 23 
Investigation has revealed the involvement of pro-Khalistan module in the target killings of religious-political leaders over the past two years in Punjab, reports Hindustan Times on January 23. The module had paid more than INR 40 lakh to
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Investigation has revealed the involvement of pro-Khalistan module in the target killings of religious-political leaders over the past two years in Punjab, reports Hindustan Times on January 23. The module had paid more than INR 40 lakh to the alleged killers—Hardeep Singh alias Shera and Ramandeep Singh alias Canadian, to carry out the killings. When Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visits India, other NRIs from their country hand-over some money and other things to give to relatives or friends in India. In their modus-operandi, instead of using direct transfer to bank accounts, the handlers paid to killers through such NRIs. We are trying to reach the NRIs,” said an officer on the basis of anonymity. These handlers were supported by the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and used to communicate the addresses of those NRIs through a messaging application—Signal, said another unnamed senior officer.
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January - 23 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on January 23 Tuesday opposed the Assembly elections in Nagaland slated for February 27, saying it will be a serious obstacle towards finding an early political solution to the N
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on January 23 Tuesday opposed the Assembly elections in Nagaland slated for February 27, saying it will be a serious obstacle towards finding an early political solution to the Naga problem, reports The Telegraph. NSCN-IM in a statement said that they are committed to an early negotiated political settlement, but the election is "bound to undermine" the progress of the ongoing talks between them and the Centre. They also said that ‘the decision taken by the Government of India (GoI)/ Election Commission to hold election is bound to undermine the progress of the ongoing talks and become a serious obstacle towards finding an early political solution’. On January 18, the Election Commission announced that elections to the 60-member Assembly would be conducted on February 27.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayan
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Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation on January 23, reports PTI. The arrestees, identified as Sitaram Watti, Munna alias Ravishankar, Shankar, Fagu alias Jaisingh, Sonadhar, Sukman Korram, Lchhuram Neta, Jaldai Watti and Budhmati alias Phulbati, are lower-rung cadres who are wanted for crimes like attempt to murder, attacking Police party and loot, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said.
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January - 23 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Rifles in a joint operation arrested three militants of Kitovi-Neopak faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NCN-KN) from Zubsa in Kohima District. The arrested militants were identified as &l
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Assam Rifles in a joint operation arrested three militants of Kitovi-Neopak faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NCN-KN) from Zubsa in Kohima District. The arrested militants were identified as ‘brigadier’ Aheto H Chophy, Witti Marak and Mughahoto Sumi. Aheto H Chophy was wanted in a case for clandestinely acquiring weapons and ammunition belonging to Nagaland Police and for insurgent violence. Between 2000 and 2012 as ‘brigadier’ Aheto H Chophy had bought 75 weapons of various types, 62 magazines and 26,098 assorted ammunitions along with three bayonets from a Police official. Type-56 rifle, 2 pistols, 176 rounds of ammunition and INR 1,32,320 were recovered from the arrested militants.
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January - 23 
Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the bo
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Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ruled out any mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue unless all parties agree to it and asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the border, reports Daily Excelsior. The UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that in principle good offices of the UN chief are always available for mediation, but everyone needs to agree on involving the world body. Asked about escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to ongoing skirmishes and firing along the border, Dujarric said, “We’re obviously aware. We’re following this… what’s been going on, really for the last 10 days.”Asked why the Secretary-General is not so keen to involve himself in this crisis, Dujarric said, “In principle good offices of Guterres are always available for mediation, but everyone needs to agree on involving the UN.” “As a matter of principle I’m not talking specifically about this issue, but about any issue where there is conflict between parties, the Secretary-General’s good offices are always available,” he said. “As in any issue…If there are multiple parties, everyone needs to agree on involving the UN. That is true of any mediation effort,” Dujarric said. “The Secretary-General would encourage both sides to address any outstanding issues through dialogue,” he said.
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January - 23 
Official twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles (AR) on January 23 tweeted that Security Forces recovered a cache of ammunition from Kassom in Imphal East District. The recovered weapons include five pistols, two grenades and an assortmen
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Official twitter handle of Director General of Assam Rifles (AR) on January 23 tweeted that Security Forces recovered a cache of ammunition from Kassom in Imphal East District. The recovered weapons include five pistols, two grenades and an assortment of ammunition.
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January - 23 
One cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Binod Yadav, was arrested during a raid in the Bandua Teenmuhan area in Latehar District on January 23, reports&
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One cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Binod Yadav, was arrested during a raid in the Bandua Teenmuhan area in Latehar District on January 23, reports Live Hindustan. Acting on information, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Santosh Kumar Mishra, arrested Binod, who was involved in a JJMP encounter with the Police in Barwaiya's Kumularhi.
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January - 23 
Separately, four CPI-Maoist ‘janmilitia’ members, identified as Pohduram Korram (45), Sonu Netam (35), Sonsai Netam (45) and Kenvsi Kashyap (32), were arrested by a composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF) and ITBP d
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Separately, four CPI-Maoist ‘janmilitia’ members, identified as Pohduram Korram (45), Sonu Netam (35), Sonsai Netam (45) and Kenvsi Kashyap (32), were arrested by a composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF) and ITBP during a combing operation at Rajadongri forests under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on January 23, reports PTI. The Police combing operation was to ensure security to the road construction work in the area. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were active as ‘janmilitia’ members and involved in loot, arson and attempt to murder, said Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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January - 23 
The alleged ex-member of the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and co-founder of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Abdul Subhan Qureshi who was arrested by Delhi Police (Special cell) on January 19, claimed his involvement in the Mumbai tra
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The alleged ex-member of the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and co-founder of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Abdul Subhan Qureshi who was arrested by Delhi Police (Special cell) on January 19, claimed his involvement in the Mumbai train blasts (2006) and serial blasts in Gujarat (2008), among other terror activities in India, reports The Hindu on January 24. Abdul Subhan Qureshi was also wanted by the Police of Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Hyderabad and Uttar Pradesh (UP) for his alleged involvement in various terror cases. On January 21, he appeared before the court and was sent to 14-days Police custody.
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January - 23 
The United States’ (US) Department of State (DoS) designated an Indian-origin British Hindu—Siddhartha Dhar who converted to Islam and joined Islamic State (IS), as ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ (SDGT), reports
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The United States’ (US) Department of State (DoS) designated an Indian-origin British Hindu—Siddhartha Dhar who converted to Islam and joined Islamic State (IS), as ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ (SDGT), reports The Times of India on January 23. Another Belgian-Moroccan citizen—Abdelatif Gaini was also designated as SDGT. Siddhartha Dhar was an ex-member of defunct organisation named Al-Muhajiroum and later in 2014, he left the United Kingdom (UK) and travelled to Syria to join IS. He is believed to replace the famous IS executioner Mohammad Emwazi aka ‘jihadi john’ and appeared in a January 2016 IS video of the execution of several prisoners of IS accused of spying for the UK, said a statement released by the DoS. As per the current designation in SDGT list Dhar and Gaini will be denied the resources they need to plan and carry out further terrorist attacks. Along with, all of Dhar's and Gaini's property or interests in property subject to US jurisdiction are blocked, and US citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with both of them.
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January - 23 
Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five
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Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five Taliban leaders visited Islamabad to hold talks with the Pakistani (unnamed) Officials to explore ways for reviving peace talks. Pakistani Officials privy of the development have confirmed to Dawn News that a delegation of the Taliban including Shababuddin Dilawar and Malawi Rasool, came from Qatar to explore prospects of resuming talks.
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January - 23 
At least two Haqqani network militants were killed in a drone strike on January 23 at a house in Speen Thal area of Hangu District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. According to sources, two missiles were fired from a drone at
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At least two Haqqani network militants were killed in a drone strike on January 23 at a house in Speen Thal area of Hangu District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. According to sources, two missiles were fired from a drone at a house in Speen Thal area killing two militants of the Haqqani network identified as Ahsanullah alias Khorai and Nasir Mehsud. The deaths were also confirmed by Station House Officer (SHO) of Thal Police Station, Ameer Zaman.
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January - 23 
Federal Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal said on January 23 that ex-militants are raising funds for welfare and they may join any terrorist outfit if stopped from carrying out such activities, reports Dawn. Talking to journalists after attending
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Federal Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal said on January 23 that ex-militants are raising funds for welfare and they may join any terrorist outfit if stopped from carrying out such activities, reports Dawn. Talking to journalists after attending the passing-out ceremony of the Counter-Terrorism Force at Police Lines Headquarters in Islamabad, he said that about 4,000 to 5,000 militants had quit militancy and were raising funds for welfare. “What would they do if they don’t do the same [welfare works]; either we throw them into the sea or give them opportunity to join Daesh [Arabic acronym for the militant Islamic State group],” Ahsan Iqbal said without naming any individual or outfit. He said these people were not involved in militancy anymore, but engaged in welfare works, adding that they were under surveillance, their accounts were seized and there was a ban on their fund raising.
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January - 23 
he chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on January 23 requested the United Nations (UN) to send its officials to JuD's offices to check whether he was involved i
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he chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on January 23 requested the United Nations (UN) to send its officials to JuD's offices to check whether he was involved in terrorist or humanitarian activities, reports Times of India. Saeed also filed a petition in the Lahore High Court seeking protection from arrest ahead of the UNSC team's arrival. He filed the petition through his counsel A K Dogar seeking the court's direction to the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Government restraining it from arresting him and taking action against JuD and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation, which is included in the UNSC sanctions list. Saeed's request comes two days ahead of the visit of the UNSC's sanctions monitoring team to Pakistan on a two-day trip to assess the country's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime. The UNSC special team will arrive here on January 25. "Everyone can observe our humanitarian work and activities," Saeed said. "A malicious campaign has been launched in media against me and JuD in order to please America and India. The campaign aimed at banning JuD activities in Pakistan will not be fruitful for the country's sovereignty," Saeed added.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, retracting from his earlier statement that no action can be taken against chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed since no case was registered against him in
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Meanwhile, retracting from his earlier statement that no action can be taken against chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed since no case was registered against him in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on January 22 said that his Government will push ahead with its plans to seize control of charities run by the JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, reports Times of India. Abbasi's assurance to act against Saeed-run entities comes ahead of a planned two-day visit of the UNSC's sanctions-monitoring team to Pakistan to assess the country's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime. "Yes, the government will take over the charities, which are sanctioned and not allowed to operate," PM Abbasi told Reuters in an interview. "Everybody is on board, everybody is on the same page, everybody is committed to the implementation of UN sanctions," he said.
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January - 23 
Amid criticism for failing to investigate war-era cases of disappearance, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) has proposed NR 2 million for the families of persons who have yet to be traced since they disappeared d
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Amid criticism for failing to investigate war-era cases of disappearance, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) has proposed NR 2 million for the families of persons who have yet to be traced since they disappeared during the Maoist insurgency, reports Kathmandu Post on January 24. The commission has written to the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction to provide additional compensation to the victims as a measure of reparation. Families of the people disappeared and those killed in the decade-long rebellion have received Rs1 million as compensation in installments so far. According to CIEDP member Bijul Biswokarma, the sum of money was recommended as part of a relief package for the victims. The proposal needs Cabinet endorsement for effect. The commission formed in 2015 has recorded 3,093 cases. After preliminary investigation, it segregated 2,258 cases to be “genuine” and thus eligible for compensation. It will cost the state-coffers NR 4.51 billion if the additional payments are made. “We believe this will provide some relief to the victims,” he added.
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January - 23 
Nepali Congress (NC), Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) and Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) on January 23 forged an alliance for the upcoming election of National Assembly (NA) scheduled for February 7, reports Republica. In a meeting he
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Nepali Congress (NC), Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) and Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) on January 23 forged an alliance for the upcoming election of National Assembly (NA) scheduled for February 7, reports Republica. In a meeting held at Baluwatar with the NC, the leaders from RJP-N and FSF-N have agreed to make the alliance for the election. According to Keshav Jha of RJP-N, all three parties have agreed to claim for 2-2 seats in Province 2 out of eight seats of the Province. Though the three parties seem to be on one stand, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) will claim one-one seat from the Province.
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January - 23 
Police arrested a supplier of explosive material to Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at the Three Road Junction of Jessore District on January 23, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Jahurul Islam Rony (37), a lab as
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Police arrested a supplier of explosive material to Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) at the Three Road Junction of Jessore District on January 23, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Jahurul Islam Rony (37), a lab assistant in Cantonment College. 1kg of explosive material was recovered from the lab assistant.
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January - 23 
Rangpur District Court on January 23 framed charges against 13 militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a case filed for the killing of Khadem Rahman Ali (55), a caretaker of a shrine; in Kaunia upazila (sub-District) of Ra
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Rangpur District Court on January 23 framed charges against 13 militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a case filed for the killing of Khadem Rahman Ali (55), a caretaker of a shrine; in Kaunia upazila (sub-District) of Rangpur District on November 10, 2015, reports The Daily Star. 11 of the accused were present at the court. Two are absconding, said Police.
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January - 23 
56 Taliban militants under leadership of ‘shadow governer’ Mawlavi Abdul Rab have joined the peace process in Koh Band District in Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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56 Taliban militants under leadership of ‘shadow governer’ Mawlavi Abdul Rab have joined the peace process in Koh Band District in Kapisa Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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January - 23 
Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five
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Afghan Taliban has formally confirmed a meeting between the group’s Qatar office ‘delegation’ and Pakistani (unnamed) Officials in Islamabad Capital Territory, reports Khaama Press on January 24. The group stated that a delegation comprising of five Taliban leaders visited Islamabad to hold talks with the Pakistani (unnamed) Officials to explore ways for reviving peace talks. Pakistani Officials privy of the development have confirmed to Dawn News that a delegation of the Taliban including Shababuddin Dilawar and Malawi Rasool, came from Qatar to explore prospects of resuming talks.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, three Taliban militants were killed in security operations in Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Meanwhile, three Taliban militants were killed in security operations in Nad-e-Ali District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 23 
Militants (affiliation not specified) attacked a vehicle in 17th security precinct in Kotal-e-Khairkhana area of Kabul city in Kabul Province killing the driver and abducting a (unnamed) UN Staff along with her son on January 23, reports Bakhtar News
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Militants (affiliation not specified) attacked a vehicle in 17th security precinct in Kotal-e-Khairkhana area of Kabul city in Kabul Province killing the driver and abducting a (unnamed) UN Staff along with her son on January 23, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 23 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that Security Forces (SFs) with support of air and artillery carried out operations killing 113 militants including three Islamic State (IS) militants and three Taliban ‘commanders’, injuring 36 and arresti
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said that Security Forces (SFs) with support of air and artillery carried out operations killing 113 militants including three Islamic State (IS) militants and three Taliban ‘commanders’, injuring 36 and arresting 20 others in Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Logar, Paktika, Urozgan, Zabul, Farah, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on January 24.
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January - 23 
One person was killed by Taliban militants in the Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One person was killed by Taliban militants in the Sherin Tagab District of Faryab Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
Police Chief Brigadier General Rahmatullah Siqqiui said on January 23 that Police casualties in Uruzgan Province decreased by half this solar year (Hijri Shamsi Afghan calendar begins from 21st March in the Christian Calendar) compared to last solar
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Police Chief Brigadier General Rahmatullah Siqqiui said on January 23 that Police casualties in Uruzgan Province decreased by half this solar year (Hijri Shamsi Afghan calendar begins from 21st March in the Christian Calendar) compared to last solar year, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. 580 Policemen were killed and 700 others injured in combat last year compared to 222 deaths this year (corresponding injured statistics were not given), showing a 50 percent decline in term of casualties. He further added Police Officers were able to repulse militant attacks on Chora, Khas Uruzgan, Char-Chana and Chinarto Districts and Tarin Kot the provincial capital.
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January - 23 
Police have recovered Narcotics (114 kilograms of hashish) in two unspecified Districts of eastern Nangarhar Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Police have recovered Narcotics (114 kilograms of hashish) in two unspecified Districts of eastern Nangarhar Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
Separately, a suicide bomber looking to target the Security Forces (SFs) was killed before he managed to detonate a Humvee Armored Personnel Carrier in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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Separately, a suicide bomber looking to target the Security Forces (SFs) was killed before he managed to detonate a Humvee Armored Personnel Carrier in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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January - 23 
Taliban militants blew up a major bridge leading disconnecting twelve villages from the Imam Sahib District Center in northern Kunduz Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban militants blew up a major bridge leading disconnecting twelve villages from the Imam Sahib District Center in northern Kunduz Province on January 23, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 23 
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) on January 23 received the second batch of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Kandahar Air Field, reports Khaama Press.
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The Afghan Air Force (AAF) on January 23 received the second batch of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Kandahar Air Field, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 23 
Three Islamic States (IS) militants were killed and another was injured in air-strikes conducted in Mamand Dara area of Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press. The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military confirmed t
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Three Islamic States (IS) militants were killed and another was injured in air-strikes conducted in Mamand Dara area of Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press. The 201st Silab Corps of the Afghan Military confirmed the air-strike.
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January - 23 
Three Taliban militants were killed and another was injured in combined air and ground operations in Spin Masjid area of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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Three Taliban militants were killed and another was injured in combined air and ground operations in Spin Masjid area of Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province on January 23, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 23 
Two Taliban militants arrested in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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Two Taliban militants arrested in Marjah District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on January 24.
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January - 23 
United States (US) Air Force Major General James Hecker, Commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan and NATO Air Command-Afghanistan has said “The Taliban still has not felt the full brunt of American and Afghan air power”, r
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United States (US) Air Force Major General James Hecker, Commander of 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan and NATO Air Command-Afghanistan has said “The Taliban still has not felt the full brunt of American and Afghan air power”, reports Khaama Press on January 24. According to the Resolute support (RS) reprot quoting the General, the Taliban will face a more aggressive air campaign as U.S. Air Force F-22s, F-16s, B-52s, A-10s and MQ-9s, along with support from Navy F-18s, will join the counter-finance operations.
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January - 23 
The Government of Maldives on January 23, had strongly condemned the statement of its former President Mohamed Nasheed over the terrorism and the Maldives and accused him to exaggerate the remarks for his own personal and political benefits, reports&
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The Government of Maldives on January 23, had strongly condemned the statement of its former President Mohamed Nasheed over the terrorism and the Maldives and accused him to exaggerate the remarks for his own personal and political benefits, reports Maldives Independent. During a press conference held on January 22, Nasheed stated that the religious radicals were ready to overrun the country and around 300 Maldivians are fighting in Iraq and Syria. “Once they [Maldivians] are out of Iraq and Syria, they are obligated to return back to Maldives and it would be difficult to imagine how they could be stopped”, said Nasheed.
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January - 24 
According to The Times of India report on January 24, a redrawn counter-insurgency strategy, backed by real-time intelligence through use of modern technology like drones and involving coordinated day and night operations by Security Force
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According to The Times of India report on January 24, a redrawn counter-insurgency strategy, backed by real-time intelligence through use of modern technology like drones and involving coordinated day and night operations by Security Force (SF) personnel, to target Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres deep inside the jungles has brought down the number of districts afflicted by Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist, LWE] violence to 58. Latest data compiled by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shows that the number of Districts under the grip of Maoist violence has dropped significantly since 2015, with over 90 per cent of attacks being reported from only four States — Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha. While 75 Districts across nine States reported violent attacks by Naxals in 2015, the number came down to 67 in 2016, and dropped to 58 in 2017, touted as the best year for the SFs engaged in anti-Maoist operations.CRPF, Director General (DG), Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar said, "The past year, we have hit the Naxals in their den. Our coordination with state police, intelligence agencies and armed forces has been exceptional. The focus has been on leaders, over ground operatives and sympathisers. The Naxals are not able to move arms, funds and their senior leaders from one place to another." He also said the influence of Naxals is now restricted to only three pockets — Bastar-Sukma (having an area of around 1200 square kilometres), AOB (Andhra-Odisha Border — 2,000 square kilometres) and Abujmaad forest area (4,500 square kilometres). "There is a security vacuum and administration has not been able to completely access these areas," CRPF, DG, Bhatnagar said. In terms of operations, with over 150 cadres of CPI-Maoist killed, 2017 was one of the most successful years for the SFs. The anti-Naxal strategy was revamped after Union Home Minister (UHM), Rajnath Singh met Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected States in May 2017 following the killing of 25 CRPF personnel in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. UHM, Singh has said that Naxal violence has come down by 60 per cent.In an internal policy document of Naxals — 'Action Plan 2017-2022' — recovered by intelligence agencies revealed that the Maoists themselves admited that 140 of their comrades, including 30 women, were killed by SFs in 2017.
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January - 24 
Acting upon specific Intelligence inputs on a Pune-based woman who entered Kashmir Valley to carry-out a suicide attack, the Security agencies in Kashmir Valley are elevated on alert, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 25. The woman
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Acting upon specific Intelligence inputs on a Pune-based woman who entered Kashmir Valley to carry-out a suicide attack, the Security agencies in Kashmir Valley are elevated on alert, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 25. The woman is identified as Sadia Anwar Shaikh—a resident of Yerwada of Pune District in Maharashtra, was stopped by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from joining the Islamic State (IS) in 2015 and efforts were placed to de-radicalise her. In 2015, Sadia was a minor and could not be charged or arrested. Therefore, she was counselled for de-radicalisation. Now, she is an adult and it seems that she is still under the influence of radical forces, hence she might have moved to Kashmir to plan some attack," said an unnamed official requesting anonymity.
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January - 24 
An Army jawan (trooper), identified as Naik Jagadish who was injured in unprovoked Pakistani firing on January 20 along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, succumbed to his injuries on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. “
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An Army jawan (trooper), identified as Naik Jagadish who was injured in unprovoked Pakistani firing on January 20 along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, succumbed to his injuries on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan had resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Krishna Ghati sector on January 20. During the exchange of fire, Naik Jagadish sustained grievous splinter injuries. He was immediately evacuated and provided intensive medical care in Military Hospital,” a Defence spokesman said. However, despite all efforts the gallant soldier succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on January 24. With this, death toll during past about one week of Pakistan shelling and firing on LoC and International Border (IB) has gone up to 13 including seven civilians and six security personnel (2 BSF and 4 Army jawans) while over 65 others have been injured.
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January - 24 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from NH 2 between Wangjing and Kamjong towns in Thoubal District on January 24, reports Northeast Today. Police bomb squad personnel removed it later and exploded it safely.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from NH 2 between Wangjing and Kamjong towns in Thoubal District on January 24, reports Northeast Today. Police bomb squad personnel removed it later and exploded it safely. Moreover SFs conducted Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at the general area of Thangkangphai and Mata village in Churachandpur District.
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January - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed five Police personnel and severely injuring eight others in an attack in Abujhmaad area in Narayanpur District on January 24, reports The Times of India. Special DGP (anti-Naxal ope
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed five Police personnel and severely injuring eight others in an attack in Abujhmaad area in Narayanpur District on January 24, reports The Times of India. Special DGP (anti-Naxal operations) D M Awasthi said two sub-inspectors and three constables were killed when a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in the forests of Irpanar in Abujhmaad region of Narayanpur District. On Wednesday (January 24), over 60 jawans (troopers) were out on an operation when they were attacked by the Maoist ‘6 Company’ around 11 am. The slain jawans were identified as sub-inspectors Vinod Kaushik and Moolchand singh Kanwar and Constables Devnath Pujari, Raisingh Markam. The identity of one constable is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 24 
In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir
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In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir villages of Koyalibeda
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January - 24 
In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir
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In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir villages of Koyalibeda. SFs managed to arrest three CPI-Maoist cadres, all natives of Kurushnar area of Narayanpur District, when they were trying to escape into forest. Separately, CPI-Maoist memorial was dismantled by SFs in Gundul village of Koyalibeda, added Police.
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January - 24 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on January 24 said that as many as 25 civilians were killed and 152 injured in the past two years (2016 and 2017) in cross border firing in different parts of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. &l
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on January 24 said that as many as 25 civilians were killed and 152 injured in the past two years (2016 and 2017) in cross border firing in different parts of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. “In the past two years, 25 people have been killed and 152 got injured due to cross border firing,” Mehbooba Mufti said in a written reply to the questions raised by the members Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, Pradeep Sharma and Yashpal Sharma jointly in the Legislative Council. She said that in 2016, two people were killed in Jammu, six in Samba, two in Rajouri and three in Poonch while in 2017, one civilian was killed in Jammu, three in Rajouri, seven in Poonch and one in Baramulla.Giving details on injured civilians, she replied that in 2016, 40 were injured in Jammu, nine in Samba, four in Kathua, six in Rajouri, 20 in Poonch and four in Kupwara. In 2017, she said that 18 got injured in Jammu, 10 in Rajouri, 47 in Poonch and four in Baramulla.On property damaged during this period due to shelling she said that in Jammu 80 houses were damaged, in Samba 28, Kathua 13, Rajouri 13 and Poonch 31. However, in Bandipora, 15 houses were damaged, two mosques and a school while in Baramulla and Kupwara, one and 40 houses were damaged due to firing, replied Ms Mufti, who is also in-charge Home.On policy with the Government for rehabilitation of victims and compensation paid to the victims, she said, “as precautionary measures, people residing in the border districts are shifted to safer places temporarily in Government and private accommodations, where they are provided basic amenities like health care, drinking water, power, temporary toilet, sanitation, security. “Further security has been augmented in border areas in border area and anti-infiltration grid strengthened,” replied the Chief Minister adding that Police deployment was increased and adequate security provided in the border villages to ensure protection of property. “A committee has also been constituted by Government of India to monitor the problems being faced by the people residing near Line of Control,” said Mehbooba Mufti.
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January - 24 
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, on January 24 appealed to the people to observe January 26 (Republic Day), as ‘black day’ and boycott all the functions, reports
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Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, on January 24 appealed to the people to observe January 26 (Republic Day), as ‘black day’ and boycott all the functions, reports Greater Kashmir. “India has no right to celebrate its Republican Day as they have taken the control of state with its military might. We appeal to the people to observe 26th January as a black day and boycott all celebrations,” the resistance leaders, in a statement today, said. “We have no animosity with India or its people and they have every right to celebrate republican day within its states but despite their being rhetoric about democracy they have no ethical or constitutional right to celebrate this in Jammu and Kashmir as our democratic rights have been smashed and trampled,” they said.
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January - 24 
Kerala Police on January 24, arrested two persons identified as Saleem alias Sallu (38)—resident of Vatakara of Kozhikode District and Abdul Latheef (42)—resident of Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District, for distributing the Fake
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Kerala Police on January 24, arrested two persons identified as Saleem alias Sallu (38)—resident of Vatakara of Kozhikode District and Abdul Latheef (42)—resident of Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District, for distributing the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), reports Deccan Chronicle. The Police approached them on pretext to exchange currency and seized the FICN in denomination of INR 2,000 and INR 500 worth INR 49,000. After preliminary interrogation, the Police has recovered additional FICNs of worth INR 2,67,500 from their houses, said Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) M.K. Pushkaran. All the FICNs had threads and look like the original currency notes that were printed in Wayanad District of Kerala. The state Police is looking-out for another person involved in this case.
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January - 24 
Liberation Front of Western Southeast Asia (UNLFW), an umbrella group of rebel groups on January 22 called for a total boycott of Republic Day celebrations, reports Northeast Today. Khango Konyak, the newly appointed ‘chairman’ of UNLFW,
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Liberation Front of Western Southeast Asia (UNLFW), an umbrella group of rebel groups on January 22 called for a total boycott of Republic Day celebrations, reports Northeast Today. Khango Konyak, the newly appointed ‘chairman’ of UNLFW, in a statement said ‘(We want) a 24-hour total shutdown on January 26 and to engage concerted refusal by not attending or gathering at any governmental offices or public places within 24 hours of that day, except some emergency services.’ UNLFW comprises of Independent faction of Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Kamtapur Liberation Organization (KLO) and Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S)
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January - 24 
Meanwhile, a STF constable was killed and a Policeman was injured when a pressure bomb planted by the Maoists went off in Bijapur District on January 24, reports PTI. The incident occurred in the forest near Hidmapara village under Basaguda Poli
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Meanwhile, a STF constable was killed and a Policeman was injured when a pressure bomb planted by the Maoists went off in Bijapur District on January 24, reports PTI. The incident occurred in the forest near Hidmapara village under Basaguda Police Station limits when a joint team of the STF and District Force (DF) was returning after conducting an anti-Maoist operation, a senior Police official said. As per preliminary information, the explosion occurred after the STF constable, identified as Lakhan Gadbale, unknowingly stepped on the pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) connection near Hidmapara. "Gadbale succumbed to injuries while being airlifted to Jagdalpur for treatment," the official said. DF, constable Ashish Tiwari who was walking nearby Gadbale sustained minor injuries in the blast and was being airlifted to Raipur for better treatment, he said.
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January - 24 
Meanwhile, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants near Pampore Railway Station in Kandizal-Tangpora village in Pulwama District was defused by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The IED
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Meanwhile, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants near Pampore Railway Station in Kandizal-Tangpora village in Pulwama District was defused by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The IED fitted inside a pressure cooker was recovered at new bypass near Kandizal-Tangpora village, opposite Pampore railway station, in the morning. A Bomb Disposal Squad of the CRPF defused the IED, without causing any damage. The IED was planted at a time when security has been heightened and patrols intensified to prevent any militant attacks around January 26 (Republic Day).
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January - 24 
nvestigations into the arrest of Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Abdul Subhan Qureshi have revealed that he had made several trips to Nepal during which he met senior operatives of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Asian Age&nb
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nvestigations into the arrest of Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Abdul Subhan Qureshi have revealed that he had made several trips to Nepal during which he met senior operatives of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Asian Age reports on January 24. These ISI officers, intelligence sources said, directed Qureshi to revive IM operations in India and target important cities. For his stay in Nepal, Qureshi had also forged some documents. It is suspected that these meetings between Qureshi and ISI officials were facilitated by some staff members of the Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu and their role was being investigated. Senior intelligence officials claimed Qureshi’s arrest has confirmed what they were suspecting till now that ISI had been making desperate attempts to revive IM, which mainly comprised of local youth, for terror operations in the country.
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January - 24 
On January 24, an Army trooper was killed in a militant ambush on an Army convoy at Nangtaw Khamti area of Namsai District, reports Assam Tribune. According to Army sources, a militant was also wounded in the incident. Northeast Today
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On January 24, an Army trooper was killed in a militant ambush on an Army convoy at Nangtaw Khamti area of Namsai District, reports Assam Tribune. According to Army sources, a militant was also wounded in the incident. Northeast Today further adds that militants of Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were involved in the attack. According to Assam Director General of Police (DGP), two army vehicles were also damaged in the attack.
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January - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) are conducting security operations into the dense jungles along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Tinsukia, the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar, the Assam-Bhutan borders in Baksa, Jorhat, Golaghat and Bodoland Tribal area
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Security Forces (SFs) are conducting security operations into the dense jungles along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Tinsukia, the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar, the Assam-Bhutan borders in Baksa, Jorhat, Golaghat and Bodoland Tribal area Districts (BTAD), reports Times of India on January 24. Vital installations like refineries, railway bridges, railway stations and airports are also under special attention. According to sources militant leaders of Independent faction f United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Udoy Asom and Drishtri Rajkhowa - may try to create disturbances on January 26. Last year, militants had triggered at least seven low-intensity blasts on Republic day in several areas in Charaideo, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Sivasagar Districts.
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January - 24 
Separately, after a brief lull, Pakistan on January 24 yet again violated the ceasefire agreement by firing on forward Indian posts on the LoC in Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. “Pakistani Army started unprovoked firing on Wednesda
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Separately, after a brief lull, Pakistan on January 24 yet again violated the ceasefire agreement by firing on forward Indian posts on the LoC in Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. “Pakistani Army started unprovoked firing on Wednesday (January 24) evening along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri,” report said. “Ceasefire violation in Babakhori area of Nowshera in Rajouri was reported tonight. No loss reported yet,” reports added.
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January - 24 
Separately, Coordination Committee (CorCom) an umbrella group of militant groups in Manipur has called for boycott of the republic day and has called 18 hours general strike with effect from 12 midnight of January 25 till 6 pm of January 26, reports
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Separately, Coordination Committee (CorCom) an umbrella group of militant groups in Manipur has called for boycott of the republic day and has called 18 hours general strike with effect from 12 midnight of January 25 till 6 pm of January 26, reports E-pao.Additionally, Hynnietwerp National Liberation Council (HNLC) of Meghalaya, and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and People's Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) of Assam have also called for boycott of republic day celebrations, reports E-pao on January 24.
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January - 24 
Separately, CPI-Maoist posters were recovered from Pottangi, Narayanapatna and Bandhugaon areas in Koraput District on January 24, reports merinews. The posters urged the people to observe January 26 as ‘Black Day’ as a mark of
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Separately, CPI-Maoist posters were recovered from Pottangi, Narayanapatna and Bandhugaon areas in Koraput District on January 24, reports merinews. The posters urged the people to observe January 26 as ‘Black Day’ as a mark of protest against the Kunduli gang-rape incident and demanded to save the tribals from the clutches of moneylenders, liquor traders and contractors.
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January - 24 
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh District of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) has awarded a ‘brilliant student’ certificate to its research scholar—Mannan Wani, who alleged to have joined Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports The
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The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh District of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) has awarded a ‘brilliant student’ certificate to its research scholar—Mannan Wani, who alleged to have joined Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), reports The Times of India on January 24. Although the University promptly expelled Mannan when his photo with AK-47 appeared on social media sites and the terror outfits ‘welcomed’ him to join its ranks. The inquiry report submitted by the AMU to the state Police described Mannan Wani as ‘brilliant student’ who had nothing ‘objectionable’ against him as the university is concerned. The ‘chief’ of HM—Syed Salahuddin had praised Mannan Wani and presented him as the new poster boy of the outfit. The joining of Wani exposed the Indian propaganda the youth of Kashmir is joining militant ranks due to unemployment and economic distress, said a statement by Salahuddin.
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January - 24 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 24 said 6,221 people suffered pellet-gun injuries during the unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani in 2016, reports The Times of India. Replying to a quest
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on January 24 said 6,221 people suffered pellet-gun injuries during the unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Burhan Wani in 2016, reports The Times of India. Replying to a question in the Legislative Council, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said 1,084 pellet-gun injuries were reported in Baramulla District, followed by 1,041 in Pulwama, 1,031 in Kulgam, 888 in Kupwara, 873 in Anantnag, 808 in Shopian, 183 in Bandipora, 167 in Budgam, 110 in Srinagar and 36 in Ganderbal District. As many 51 people were killed in Kashmir division from July 8, 2016 to February 27, 2017 in the unrest, she said.The Chief Minister said 9,042 people were injured in firing of bullets, pellets, PAVA (Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide)-shells and others during the period. Of these, 6,221 were injured due to pellets, 368 due to bullets, four due to PAVA shells and 2,449 suffered other injuries, she said. As many as 782 suffered injuries in the eyes, of which 510 were hospitalized, Mufti said, adding, 5,197 cases of pellet injuries were treated at district hospitals and the rest were referred to super specialty hospitals. Violent protests had rocked the Valley after the killing of HM ‘commander’ Burhan Wani on July 8 in 2016.
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January - 24 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has come out with an analysis saying that Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) violence is taking place only in Kerala and not in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, reports New Indian Express on January 24. Though the three
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has come out with an analysis saying that Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) violence is taking place only in Kerala and not in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, reports New Indian Express on January 24. Though the three States- Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (KKT) form the tri-junction where Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been establishing their strong presence, no LWE violence was reported in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu while 23 incidents were reported in Kerala between 2014 and 2017. The report on LWE violence in KKT was submitted by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to a question raised by Kodikunnil Suresh in Parliament. As per the MHA, while no violence was reported in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu since 2014, violence data for Kerala was 2014 - eight, 2015 – ten, 2016 – five, 2017 - 0 (upto 15-12-2017).The MHA’s assessment of the LWE violence in Kerala cannot be taken lightly by the Kerala Government as the state has been witnessing heightened activities of the CPI-Maoist in the past two years. “We don’t want to comment on LWE violence data of the Union Government. But we have been taking necessary steps which included strengthening the combing operations to flush out Maoists holed up in forest regions in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Kannur,” said Kannur Range Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mahipal Yadav. Another senior Police officer said: “we have launched a detailed probe after armed suspected Maoists visited a house at Kodenchery in Kozhikode District last week (January 18) and took away all the rice from the house.”
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January - 24 
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24, has commenced the trial of Islamic State (IS) member Areeb Majeed, who returned India in 2015, reports Hindustan Times. The court has recorded and examined the stat
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The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on January 24, has commenced the trial of Islamic State (IS) member Areeb Majeed, who returned India in 2015, reports Hindustan Times. The court has recorded and examined the statement of first witness, Fahad Sayed—a CEO of Rahar Travels, whose services were used by Areeb Majeed and other three of his associates in pretext to going for pilgrimage. Majeed contacted Sayed on April 14, 2014 for a package tour of Haj for four persons and on the same day he and another youth—Saheem Tanki visited his office with the advance payment and all the relevant documents for the booking. The remaining balance was paid to Sayed on May 17, 2014 by Majeed. Sayed informed the court that all four went on tour on June 1, 2014 and later Sayed was informed by the tour operator that all four youth went missing and one of the boy’s relative had filed a missing report at Baghdad, Iraq. The prosecution alleged that Majeed and his three associates left India in May 2014 to join the IS under the guise of the pilgrimage.
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January - 24 
Two Hindustan Construction Co Ltd (HCC) employees who were abducted from Kangchup in Imphal West District on January 18 and 19 Military council faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-MC) were rescued on January 25, reports The Telegraph. Based on i
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Two Hindustan Construction Co Ltd (HCC) employees who were abducted from Kangchup in Imphal West District on January 18 and 19 Military council faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-MC) were rescued on January 25, reports The Telegraph. Based on intelligence, Police arrested ‘commander in chief’ pf KNF-MC Sonkhogin Kipgen alias Hegin and his associate Ngamkholen Kipgen alias Lelen on January 24. Based on the information received from the arrested militants, Police rescued the abductees from Phailenkot range of Motbung area of Kangpokpi District.
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January - 24 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Sameer Ahmad Wani alias Maviya and Firdous Ahmad alias Umar Bhai and a 17-year-old youth, identified as Shakir Ahmad Mir were killed and two girls critically injured during an e
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Sameer Ahmad Wani alias Maviya and Firdous Ahmad alias Umar Bhai and a 17-year-old youth, identified as Shakir Ahmad Mir were killed and two girls critically injured during an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Chaigund village of Shopian District on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) laid a siege to Chaigund in Keegam area of Shopian District following specific inputs about the presence of militants in the village. As the SFs intensified the searches, the militants hiding in the house of one Ghulam Hassan Bhat opened fire triggering an encounter. Shakir Ahmad Mir, a resident of Qalampora village of Pulwama district, was killed and two teenage girls, identified as Sumi Jan and Sabreena were wounded during the initial gun fight. The encounter continued till evening and two militants of HM were killed. During the searches of the debris of the house one AK-47 and two magazines and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle and two magazines were recovered.Clashes broke out in the village during the operation as protesters pelted stones at the SFs to disrupt the operation. The SFs fired teargas to disperse them. Meanwhile, Internet services were snapped in the twin districts of Shopian and Pulwama to prevent the spreading of rumours and violence.A Police spokesman said that on a specific information, the SFs laid a cordon at Chaigund area of Shopian in South Kashmir. “The hiding militants under the clad of Burka tried to break cordon and fired indiscriminately on the search party. The security forces retaliated during which Burka-clad militants were forced to go back into hiding. During indiscriminate firing by the militants and the retaliatory fire one civilian Shakir Ahmad Mir resident of Kalampora Pulwama got killed and two ladies Sabreena Jan and Sumi Jan, both the residents of Keegam, Shopian received bullet injuries. The injured ladies were taken to SMHS hospital where from they were shifted to SKIMS Soura for specialised treatment”, the spokesman said. The spokesman said that Sumi Jan was a resident of the house in which the encounter took place and Sabreena Jan is a sister of HM militant Sameer Wani who was also hiding in the house and was later killed. “So far one AK 47, one INSAS and two dead bodies of militants have been recovered from the encounter site”, he said.
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January - 24 
Two live mortar shells fired by Pakistani troops exploded in the premises of a Government school in Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri District on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported in explosion
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Two live mortar shells fired by Pakistani troops exploded in the premises of a Government school in Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri District on January 24, reports Daily Excelsior. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported in explosion of the shells.
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January - 24 
Two masked gunmen on January 24 barged into the house of the principal of a high school in Pulwama and thrashed him for letting girls participate in the upcoming Republic Day (January 26) parade, reports The Times of India. In a video that went
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Two masked gunmen on January 24 barged into the house of the principal of a high school in Pulwama and thrashed him for letting girls participate in the upcoming Republic Day (January 26) parade, reports The Times of India. In a video that went viral, the militants are seen entering the house of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh at Pinglena village and asking him to apologise for ‘pressurizing the girl students’ to attend the January 26 parade in the District. "We have our agents in the police department who are keeping a close vigil on every movement. We will also identify the lady teacher who teaches dance to girls," the men are heard saying in the video. The ‘warning’ comes just two days after Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) issued a diktat to Kashmiri women, threatening them to be prepared for ‘consequences’ if they did not observe the ‘Islamic dress code’. Pulwama Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammad Aslam Choudary said, "Militants are involved in issuing the threat and we have launched an inquiry to identify them."
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January - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ravindra Yadav and Musharu Yadav were awarded life sentence by a Court in Munger District on January 24, reports PTI. They were convicted for the Kareli village mass
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ravindra Yadav and Musharu Yadav were awarded life sentence by a Court in Munger District on January 24, reports PTI. They were convicted for the Kareli village massacre, which took place on July 02, 2011. The court acquitted three other accused identified as Dhirendra Yadav, Rakesh Yadav and Rajram Yadav due to lack of evidence. Kareli village was attacked by a group of around 80 armed CPI-Maoist cadres, who shot dead six villagers and abducted nearly a dozen others.
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January - 24 
The Lahore High Court on January 24 restrained the Pakistan Government from arresting Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief, till further order, reports Times of India. Saeed on January 23 moved th
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The Lahore High Court on January 24 restrained the Pakistan Government from arresting Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief, till further order, reports Times of India. Saeed on January 23 moved the court seeking protection from arrest or action against Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) ahead of the visit of the monitoring team of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Committee. In his plea, he had said that the government wants to arrest him at the behest of US and India, whose lobby for the last many years has been trying to prove that he was "somehow involved in Mumbai attacks". Justice Amin Aminuddin Khan heard Saeed's plea and refrained the Government from taking any adverse action against him. "The LHC today accepted JuD chief Hafiz Saeed's application and issued order restraining the federal government from arresting him till further order," a court official said adding that the court also issued notice to the Government to file its reply on March 17.
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January - 24 
83 candidates filed their nominations on January 24 for the National Assembly (NA) elections scheduled for February 7, reports Kathmandu Post. With 17 candidates elected unopposed, there will be contests among 66 candidates for 43 seats. However
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83 candidates filed their nominations on January 24 for the National Assembly (NA) elections scheduled for February 7, reports Kathmandu Post. With 17 candidates elected unopposed, there will be contests among 66 candidates for 43 seats. However, the Election Commission (EC) said it will announce the winners on January 29 at the time of publishing the final list of candidates. The voters will elect 56 members in the 59-member NA through a secret ballot, while three are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Government, according to the constitution. Each province elects eight Upper House members, including three women, one Dalit, one differently-abled or minority and three from the open category.
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January - 24 
Director of Intelligence, Security Forces (SFs) was killed by militants in Poshtkoh District of Farah Province reports Pajhwok Afghan News on January 25.
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Director of Intelligence, Security Forces (SFs) was killed by militants in Poshtkoh District of Farah Province reports Pajhwok Afghan News on January 25.
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January - 24 
Four Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel and six Taliban militants were killed in a clash in the Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province, on January 24 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four Afghan Local Police (ALP) Personnel and six Taliban militants were killed in a clash in the Deh Yak District of Ghazni Province, on January 24 reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 24 
Pakistan -made explosives placed in a vehicle that brought by three militants to the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, were recovered in Kabul District of Kabul Province on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Pakistan -made explosives placed in a vehicle that brought by three militants to the Kabul Intercontinental Hotel, were recovered in Kabul District of Kabul Province on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 24 
Taliban constructed a township in the Shour Arab area of the Durqad District of northern Takhar Province which was inaugurated on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said the ‘Umrai Township’ had been const
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Taliban constructed a township in the Shour Arab area of the Durqad District of northern Takhar Province which was inaugurated on January 24, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said the ‘Umrai Township’ had been constructed in line with the wishes of people and people had began investing in the township.
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January - 24 
Three people including two Security Personnel were killed, and twenty five others were injured in a coordinated attack on Save the Children Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by Islamic State (IS) militants in Jalalabad capital of Nangarhar Province
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Three people including two Security Personnel were killed, and twenty five others were injured in a coordinated attack on Save the Children Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by Islamic State (IS) militants in Jalalabad capital of Nangarhar Province on January 24, reports Khaama Press. The siege began by detonating a vehicle bomb followed by firing.
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January - 25 
A militant of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Uttam Debbarma Alias Uphil (46) surrendered with a rifle to Police in Dhalai District on January 25, reports UNI India. Police release said the surrendered militant has bee
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A militant of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Uttam Debbarma Alias Uphil (46) surrendered with a rifle to Police in Dhalai District on January 25, reports UNI India. Police release said the surrendered militant has been working as ‘self-styled Lieutenant’ of NLFT. According to report, a few years ago he had joined in NLFT and two days ago he fled away from Panchari NLFT hideout of Khagrachari in south Bangladesh. He entered Indian Territory through eastern border of Tripura and with the help of Border Security Force (BSF), he surrendered to Police in Raishyabari in Dhalai District.
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January - 25 
A minor boy identified as Musharraf Ahmad was injured when an unexploded shell went off at Chaigund village in Shopian District on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had earlier reported that it was
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A minor boy identified as Musharraf Ahmad was injured when an unexploded shell went off at Chaigund village in Shopian District on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had earlier reported that it was at Chaigund village where two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed during an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) on January 24.
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January - 25 
A radicalised Pune-based teenage girl was detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 25 night following an intelligence input that she wanted to join banned Islamic State (ISIS) terror group, reports The Times of India. The girl identif
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A radicalised Pune-based teenage girl was detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 25 night following an intelligence input that she wanted to join banned Islamic State (ISIS) terror group, reports The Times of India. The girl identified as Sadiya Anwar Shaikh (18), had come from Pune (Maharashtra) and was staying in Bijbehara in Anantnag District as a paying guest and planning to join the ISIS, the Police have claimed. However, during her extensive questioning, the school dropout turned out to be having radical thoughts who had fallen prey to false propaganda on social networking site about alleged suffering of the Kashmiri people at the hands of Security Forces (SFs), the officials said. The State Police has got in touch with her mother and aunt and she will be handed over to them as there is no case pending against the detained girl either in the Valley or Maharashtra, they said. According to reports, it was a case of misinterpreting an intelligence input by the Jammu and Kashmir Police who were informed by central security agencies that a Pune-based girl, who was detained on various occasions by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Pune, had shifted her base to the Valley and that surveillance needs to be mounted. However, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Munir Khan, who is functioning as Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range, issued an alert to all districts naming her and claiming she was a suicide bomber planning to disrupt the Republic Day (January 26) function. The note signed by Khan said that ‘there is a strong input’ that an 18-year-old non-Kashmiri woman might ‘cause a suicide bomb explosion’ near or inside the Republic Day parade in Kashmir. "All are directed to please ensure that frisking of ladies at the (venues) is done meticulously and with utmost caution so as to thwart the designs of ANEs (anti-national elements)," the note, circulated on January 23, read. On January 26, after understanding the gravity of the faux pas, Khan refused to give any details and said, "We will be talking to her and we will be talking to our sister agencies. We will be covering every other lead to know what the facts are. After doing proper investigation, we will come to any conclusion." Shaikh had been questioned by the Pune ATS in 2015, when it came to notice that she had been radicalised after coming in contact with ISIS supporters abroad. She was planning to travel to Syria, the ATS had then claimed. The woman, a Class 11 student at a Pune college, was subsequently sent for a de-radicalisation programme by the ATS.
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January - 25 
Acting upon an Intelligence input from the Military Intelligence (MI) unit in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Punjab Police in Batala of Gurdaspur District arrested a man identified as Gian Singh as a part of an espionage ring that supplied the sens
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Acting upon an Intelligence input from the Military Intelligence (MI) unit in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Punjab Police in Batala of Gurdaspur District arrested a man identified as Gian Singh as a part of an espionage ring that supplied the sensitive Military information to Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI), reports The Times of India on January 25. The Police have recovered a mobile phone and two SIM cards from Gian Singh and he is charged under various sections of India’s Official Secret Act (OSA). The preliminary interrogation has revealed that Gian Singh was in contact with an ISI agent based in Pakistan and his task was to provide photos and videos of the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) deployment and movement along with India-Pakistan border. Gian Singh also revealed that Shamsher Singh alias Shera introduced him with an ISI agent. The Punjab Police of Batala is in close pursuit of Shamsher Singh.
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January - 25 
After suffering heavy casualties and infrastructural damages on the International Border (IB), Pakistan on January 25 called for Sector Commander-level flag meeting with the Border Security Force (BSF), which was held in the afternoon in which the BS
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After suffering heavy casualties and infrastructural damages on the International Border (IB), Pakistan on January 25 called for Sector Commander-level flag meeting with the Border Security Force (BSF), which was held in the afternoon in which the BSF conveyed stern message to the Pakistan Rangers that provocative acts by them were unacceptable and will not be tolerated, reports Daily Excelsior. The meeting lasted half an hour in Suchetgarh sector in Jammu District and was attended by five officers of the BSF and 10 from the Pakistan Rangers.Thirteen persons-seven civilians and six security personnel-were killed and 65 others injured in Pakistani shelling along IB and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region during the last 10 days. However, losses on Pakistan side were very heavy, both in terms of casualties and infrastructure. Pakistan’s ammunition and fuel dumps and firing posts were destroyed by the BSF in retaliatory action. The meeting was the first between the two sides since “heavy shelling and firing was experienced on the IB during the last week”, sources said.
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January - 25 
An Assam Rifles (AR) official stated on January 25 that they have sent their Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel to areas bordering Myanmar in Lawngtlai District after a villager was killed and another injured by landmines, reports Northeast&nb
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An Assam Rifles (AR) official stated on January 25 that they have sent their Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel to areas bordering Myanmar in Lawngtlai District after a villager was killed and another injured by landmines, reports Northeast Today. An Indian national identified as Khusoma was severely injured by a landmine on January 18 and she succumbed to her injuries the following day. Earlier another individual identified as Jitua Tongchongya was seriously injured in a landmine blast near Mizoram-Myanmar border pillar number two on January 15.
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January - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders from Bihar and Jharkhand have started concentrating in the region to strengthen their base and are hiring new faces and creating special committees in new areas to revive their network in the
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders from Bihar and Jharkhand have started concentrating in the region to strengthen their base and are hiring new faces and creating special committees in new areas to revive their network in the region after security forces inflicted a series of attacks on them in eastern Bihar Districts, says Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s intelligence wing, reports The Telegraph on January 26. The sources in the CRPF's intelligence wing said the Maoists have extended zonal and sub-zonal committees in eastern Bihar and areas in neighbouring Jharkhand. The source also said that under the aegis of Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB), several rebel wings, like Bihar-Jharkhand area committee, Eastern Bihar Committee and Eastern Jharkhand special area committee have started functioning. Bhagalpur divisional committee was formed recently and Prabesh alias Sahadev Soren, a native of Giridih District of Jharkhand, has been made in-charge of the ERB.
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January - 25 
In Dima Hasao, an indefinite curfew was clamped in the Maibong area on January 25 after a clash between protesters and Police following an attack by a mob on a train during a general shut down, reports Assam Tribune. Two people were killed and e
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In Dima Hasao, an indefinite curfew was clamped in the Maibong area on January 25 after a clash between protesters and Police following an attack by a mob on a train during a general shut down, reports Assam Tribune. Two people were killed and eight were wounded in the clashes. The mob attacked a train at Maibong railway station during the 12 hour general strike. The Economic Times add that the general strike was called to protest the suspected inclusion of Dima Hasao District in ‘greater Nagalim’ in the frame work agreement signed between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in 2015.
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January - 25 
Meanwhile, Srikakulam-Koraput Division Committee (SKDC) of CPI-Maoist have called for 48 hour bandh (general shut down strike) on January 25 and 26 in Odisha and demanded Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), District C
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Meanwhile, Srikakulam-Koraput Division Committee (SKDC) of CPI-Maoist have called for 48 hour bandh (general shut down strike) on January 25 and 26 in Odisha and demanded Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP), District Collector and Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) S. Saini be immediately transferred after the Kunduli suicide incident, reports odishatv.in on January 24. Aruna, ‘secretary’ of SKDC released the audio tape in Koraput District, which urged the people to boycott the Republic Day celebrations across in Odisha and especially in Koraput District on January 26.
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January - 25 
On January 25 Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from Longpha village, in Changlang District, tweeted official twitter handle of Assam Rifles. A single bore rifle and o
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On January 25 Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) from Longpha village, in Changlang District, tweeted official twitter handle of Assam Rifles. A single bore rifle and other incriminating documents were recovered from the arrested militant.
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January - 25 
Putting forward ‘the facts’—a letter about the 1984 Sikh riots, the Indo-Canadians formed a group in December 2017 named as the Harmony Committee to counter the propaganda disseminated by pro-Khalistan groups active in Canada
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Putting forward ‘the facts’—a letter about the 1984 Sikh riots, the Indo-Canadians formed a group in December 2017 named as the Harmony Committee to counter the propaganda disseminated by pro-Khalistan groups active in Canada and mailed that letter to every elected representatives of the Canada’s Parliament and members of Provincial Assemblies across Canada, reports Hindustan Times on January 25. The letter highlights that then-Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, who is a Sikh, had offered an apology on the issue in the Parliament. It also gives details of the different commissions of inquiry that examined the violence following the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. “The total number of Police officers indicted by the two committees was 147. In all, 3170 people were arrested out of which 442 people were convicted for their participation in the riots in Delhi. In Haryana, 15 people were convicted, and in other states, 13 were convicted,” as stated in the letter.
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January - 25 
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court on January 25, rejected the bail pleas of Prashant Rahi alias Narayan Sanglikar, and Vijay Tirki, both close associates of Delhi University (DU) Assistant Professor G.N. Saibaba, charged under the Unlaw
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The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court on January 25, rejected the bail pleas of Prashant Rahi alias Narayan Sanglikar, and Vijay Tirki, both close associates of Delhi University (DU) Assistant Professor G.N. Saibaba, charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links, who challenged their conviction by Gadchiroli sessions court on March 7 last year, reports The Times of India. A division bench comprising justices Ravi Deshpande and Murlidhar Giratkar relied on the prosecution theory that "there was sufficient evidence to prove their involvement in Maoist activities".
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January - 25 
The Pakistan-origin member of the House of Lords, Nazir Ahmed on January 26 organised an anti-India campaign outside the High Commission of India in London, United Kingdom (UK) with the slogans in support of Khalistan movement , ‘freedom for Ja
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The Pakistan-origin member of the House of Lords, Nazir Ahmed on January 26 organised an anti-India campaign outside the High Commission of India in London, United Kingdom (UK) with the slogans in support of Khalistan movement , ‘freedom for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)’ and separatist movements in India’s north-east region, reports Hindustan Times. The anti-India campaign group was countered by the pro-India group of people raising the slogans in support of Narendra Modi and ‘Vande Matram’. The local Police had tough time keeping these two groups apart. However, the High Commission of India in London did not release any official comment regarding the protests.
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January - 25 
At least two hundred separatists’ militants of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP), including 15 ‘commanders’, laid down their weapons before Chief Minister (CM), Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General
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At least two hundred separatists’ militants of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP), including 15 ‘commanders’, laid down their weapons before Chief Minister (CM), Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa at a ceremony held at Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Turbat town in Kech District in Balochistan on January 25, reports Daily Times. The separatists’ militants announced submitting to the writ of the State and becoming part of the national mainstream, according to an official press release.
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January - 25 
Speaking at a press conference at Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)’s headquarters in Kathmandu on January 25, CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, said the new Government would review all the decisions taken by the caretaker
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Speaking at a press conference at Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)’s headquarters in Kathmandu on January 25, CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, said the new Government would review all the decisions taken by the caretaker Government and revoke the ones that could be against the constitution, law and national interest, reports The Himalayan Times. Criticising the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Government for lowering the age for senior citizens’ allowance from 70 to 65 years, CPN-UML Chair Oli said the decision could empty the national coffers, leading to bankruptcy. He also said the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Government decided to provide additional NPR 100,000 to earthquake victims to gain cheap popularity. CPN-UML Chair Oli said the social security related decision of the Government was taken with mala fide intention. “We need to make a national policy for social security allowances,” he
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January - 25 
A Taliban militant identified as transporting heavy weapons was arrested in Jalalabad City, provincial capital of Nangarhar on January 25, reports Khaama Press.
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A Taliban militant identified as transporting heavy weapons was arrested in Jalalabad City, provincial capital of Nangarhar on January 25, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 25 
Afghan Security Forces (unit not specified) discovered and defuse a mine planted by militants in Almar District of Faryab Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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Afghan Security Forces (unit not specified) discovered and defuse a mine planted by militants in Almar District of Faryab Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 25 
Minstry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said on January 26 that 26 militants had been killed, 29 others were injured in operations in the last twenty-four hours in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Zabul, Farah, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces,
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Minstry of Defence (MoD) Afghanistan said on January 26 that 26 militants had been killed, 29 others were injured in operations in the last twenty-four hours in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Uruzgan, Zabul, Farah, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Eleven fighters (affiliation not specified) including two ‘commanders’, Mullah Nazar and Said Mullah, were killed, six more were injured in the Pushtrod District of Farah Province. In Shahr-i-Safa, Khak-i-Afghan, Tarang, Jaldak and Arghandab Districts of Zabul Province, Security Forces (SFs) killed eight militants and destroyed eight of hideouts. Five militants (affiliation not specified) were killed, six others injured and eight bases destroyed in Khalazai area of Shahabuddin District of Baghlan Province. Two militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and seven others injured in the Khawaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province. Five militants were detained in Nawa and Kajaki Districts of Helmand Province.
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January - 25 
Nine militants (affiliation not specified) were killed by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in air operations in Khalazayee village, Dand Shahabuddin District of Baghlan Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News. In addition, eight militants were injured and
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Nine militants (affiliation not specified) were killed by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in air operations in Khalazayee village, Dand Shahabuddin District of Baghlan Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News. In addition, eight militants were injured and four militant hideouts were destroyed in a follow up to the raids.
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January - 25 
Statistics by the United States (US) Air Force show that 4,300 bombes have been dropped in Afghanistan in 2017, targeting Taliban and other terrorist groups in parts of the country, reports TOLO News on January 26. According to the US Air Force figur
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Statistics by the United States (US) Air Force show that 4,300 bombes have been dropped in Afghanistan in 2017, targeting Taliban and other terrorist groups in parts of the country, reports TOLO News on January 26. According to the US Air Force figures, the number of air-strikes in 2017 was twice than of those carried out in the past two years – 2015 and 2016. According to the figures, US and Afghan Air Force (AAF) have conducted an average of 15 air-strikes daily in 2017 in (prvinces not specified) Southern Afghanistan. Resolute Support Mission (RS) Public Affairs Director Thomas Gresback said that air-strikes are up significantly in 2017 primarily due to the South Asia policy which President Trump has signed and allowing us to go after both the Taliban and ISSK (Daesh) where they are. It is going to allow us to pursue them. The rules of engagement are now different”.
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January - 25 
The United States (US) Department of Treasury on January 25 announced that six individuals supporting the Taliban and Haqqani Network have been designated as Special Designated Global Terrorists in a bid to expose and disrupt the financing of the gro
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The United States (US) Department of Treasury on January 25 announced that six individuals supporting the Taliban and Haqqani Network have been designated as Special Designated Global Terrorists in a bid to expose and disrupt the financing of the groups, reports Khaama Press. Four of the individuals Abdul Samad Sani, Abdul Qadeer Basir Abdul Baseer, Hafiz Mohammed Popalzai, and Maulawi Inayatullah ,were designated for acting on behalf of the Taliban, while the remaining two Faqir Muhammad and Gula Khan Hamidi were sanctioned for acting on behalf of the Haqqani Network. “We are targeting six individuals related to the Taliban or Haqqani Network who have been involved in attacks on Coalition troops, smuggling of individuals, or financing these terrorist groups,” said Sigal Mandelker, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.
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January - 25 
Two Taliban ‘commanders’ were killed, and four others were injured in a clash with Afghan Security Force (unit not specified) in Abgarmak area, Ghormach District of Faryab Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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Two Taliban ‘commanders’ were killed, and four others were injured in a clash with Afghan Security Force (unit not specified) in Abgarmak area, Ghormach District of Faryab Province on January 25, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 25 
Two Taliban militants of foreign origin were killed by Afghan Special Operation Forces (ASOF) in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on January 25, reports Khaama Press. Two other militants identified as Nsrullah and Pahlwan were also arrested duri
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Two Taliban militants of foreign origin were killed by Afghan Special Operation Forces (ASOF) in Lalpur District of Nangarhar Province on January 25, reports Khaama Press. Two other militants identified as Nsrullah and Pahlwan were also arrested during the operations and two motorcycles, one vehicle and explosives were confiscated.
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January - 26 
A joint team of West Singhbhum District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Porahat forest under Karaikela Poli
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A joint team of West Singhbhum District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Porahat forest under Karaikela Police Station in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. The exchange of fire between both the sides ensued for nearly half an hour, but no casualty was reported from either side. The Security Forces (SFs), however, destroyed the CPI-Maoist camp after the rebels escaped from the spot. The combing operation was launched to hunt the CPI-Maoist leader Jeevan Kandulna, who was reportedly active in Dogebera and adjacent villages in Porahat forest. After 100 rounds of firing, the CPI-Maoist cadres along with their leader escaped from the site. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were reportedly injured and the SFs are trying to trace them. The Police recovered a rifle (looted from the Police earlier), a country-made pistol, several bullets, detonators, wire, CPI-Maoist literature, medicines, food and other daily use articles from the camp. The Police also seized a can bomb of low intensity and defused it, said West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta.
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January - 26 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Porhat forest in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports The Times of India. Chakradharpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (S
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Porhat forest in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports The Times of India. Chakradharpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sakaldeo Ram said that a CPI-Maoist squad led by its 'area commander' Jeevan Kandulana fired on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel around 9.40am. The SF personnel retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted for over half an hour, forcing the rebels to retreat, the officer said. During search of the encounter site, a .303 rifle, which was looted from the Police, was recovered along with 100 rounds of ammunition, six powerful bombs, over 20 detonators, cordex wire and explosive-attached arrows.
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January - 26 
Chennai Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket and arrested two persons, identified as Kamal and Pradeep at Tiruvottiyur railway station in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu while they were smuggling FICN worth of INR 4 lakh from Assam
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Chennai Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket and arrested two persons, identified as Kamal and Pradeep at Tiruvottiyur railway station in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu while they were smuggling FICN worth of INR 4 lakh from Assam in the Chennai Central-bound Guwahati Express train on January 26, reports The Times of India. Police also recovered five pistols and 20 rounds of ammunition from their possession. Preliminary inquiries revealed that the duo admitted to smuggling the counterfeit currencies and arms from Assam at the behest of racket's kingpin Rafiq, who is serving his term at Puzhal prison in Chennai District.
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January - 26 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former Maoist cadre and injured another, suspecting them of being ‘Police informers’ in Bhadradri Kothagudem District early on January 27, reports Telangana Today. Maoists
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former Maoist cadre and injured another, suspecting them of being ‘Police informers’ in Bhadradri Kothagudem District early on January 27, reports Telangana Today. Maoists shot dead P Jogaiah, who died on the spot in the attack in Veerapuram village, while they opened fire on M Ramesh at Suryanagar in Bhadrachalam town in the same District. However, Ramesh escaped with bullet injuries on his hand. Both Jogaiah and Ramesh were former Maoists. Police said they were attacked as Maoists suspected them to be acting as ‘informers’ for Police.
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January - 26 
CPI-Maoist memorial was dismantled by SFs in Gundul village of Koyalibeda, added Police.
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CPI-Maoist memorial was dismantled by SFs in Gundul village of Koyalibeda, added Police.
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January - 26 
Earlier, three Over Ground Workers (OGW) of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District on January 26, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as Ranjit Chu
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Earlier, three Over Ground Workers (OGW) of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District on January 26, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as Ranjit Chutia, Bongday Sabuk Dora and Debemshor Gogoi.
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January - 26 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants hurled a grenade towards Police station Pulwama in Pulwama District on January 26, reports Kashmir Observer. Official sources said that militants threw the grenade which hit the roof of the building and exploded
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants hurled a grenade towards Police station Pulwama in Pulwama District on January 26, reports Kashmir Observer. Official sources said that militants threw the grenade which hit the roof of the building and exploded with a bang. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama Mohammad Aslam choudary said that a blast like sound was heard near Police station and the investigations have been launched to ascertain nature of the blast. The SSP, however, said that no one suffered injury in the incident. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched searches in the whole area to trace those behind the incident. However, no one has been arrested when this report was filed. Later, JeM claimed responsibility for the grenade attack.
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January - 26 
On January 26, three low intensity explosions were reported, suspected to have been triggered by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. Two explosions were reported near Jagun
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On January 26, three low intensity explosions were reported, suspected to have been triggered by Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Tinsukia District, reports Assam Tribune. Two explosions were reported near Jagun Police station while the third one occurred at Tirap colliery near the Ledo Police station. No fatalities were reported from the explosions.Additionally, ULFA-I on January 25 circulated a video of them burning the Indian national flag and calling for a boycott of the Republic Day, reports Northeast Today. The video featured at least 10 ULFA-I militants.
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January - 26 
On the lines of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that deals with counterterrorism, the Government of India would set up a National Cyber Investigation Agency (NCIA) to prevent, investigate and resolve the cyber crime cases in the country, repo
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On the lines of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that deals with counterterrorism, the Government of India would set up a National Cyber Investigation Agency (NCIA) to prevent, investigate and resolve the cyber crime cases in the country, reports Daily News and Analysis on January 27. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, total 12, 317 cybercrime cases were registered in 2016 as compare to 9,622 in 2014 and 11,592 in 2015; but cyber experts believed that actual numbers are much higher than the NCRB data. In India, cybercrime incidents mainly include child pornography, cyberterrorism and breach of secured information systems. The NCIA will consist of skilled cyber experts to protect computer intrusions, theft of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and personal information, child pornography and exploitation, and online fraud. The agency will gather Intelligence and track online terror activities too. "Almost every developed country is indulging in cyber espionage and Government data is the most vulnerable asset. There is a need to enhance our information systems to secure all critical information. The policy is being vetted by the National Security Advisor (NSA)”," said an unnamed senior Government official.
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Pakistan army shelled forward posts and villages on January 26 and January 27 evenings on LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. According to reports, Pakistan army rained mortars and bullets in forward areas on the Lo
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Pakistan army shelled forward posts and villages on January 26 and January 27 evenings on LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District, adds Daily Excelsior. According to reports, Pakistan army rained mortars and bullets in forward areas on the LoC in three sectors including Nowshera, Krishna Ghati and Mankote in Rajouri and Poonch Districts during last two days (January 26-27), causing injuries to an ex-serviceman while there were reports that Pakistan has suffered heavy damages during retaliatory shelling by the Indian troops.
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January - 26 
Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) declared India as its number one enemy, reports ANI News on January 26. This declaration was made by Maulana Talha Siaf, the brother of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar at a rally in Lar
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Pakistan-based militant group, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) declared India as its number one enemy, reports ANI News on January 26. This declaration was made by Maulana Talha Siaf, the brother of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar at a rally in Larkana, Sindh in Pakistan, recently. "India is the number one enemy of the JeM. Modi (Indian Prime Minister) is the number one enemy of Maulana Masood Azhar. Al Qalam is being regularly read by Indian Muslims. Al Qalam has been published online on Tuesday/Wednesday, and while you may not be able to receive a copy of this paper, your relatives in India read Al Qalam of Maulana Masood Azhar regularly. Indian media has launched a campaign against Al Qalam, and by this way, our enemy is performing our duties in India," Maulana Talha Siaf said. He also incited Muslims to follow the path of `Jihad' to achieve something great in life."India is a mini super power of the region that has created problems for Pakistan for the past sixty years, but India's six lakh forces are facing a tough time in the Kashmir Valley and are unable to announce their victory in Kashmir, said Siaf provocatively. Maulana Saif also said, "Mothers and daughters of Kashmir are calling us and we slaves are unable to cross the borders of infidels, but today, free Mujahideen can cross borders." He also raised the issue of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya city, saying, "The Indian government is using its machinery to attempt to build the Ram Mandir in place of the Babri Mosque. Maulana Masood Azhar had announced that the Ram Mandir would not be allowed to be constructed at the place of the Babri Mosque. Now, every year, the government announces that on such and such date the Ram Mandir will be built, and again from this side, there is an announcement that they will not allow the construction of the Ram Mandir in place of the Babri Mosque, and still the Ram Mandir is not built."
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January - 26 
SFs arrested a militant of unspecified group from Borlangpher area in Karbi Anglong District, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two rifles and 10 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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SFs arrested a militant of unspecified group from Borlangpher area in Karbi Anglong District, tweeted official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two rifles and 10 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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January - 26 
Similarly, the ultras managed to prevent people from celebrating Republic Day in various regions of Koraput District and observed bandh (general shut down). While the Republic Day was not observed in a project primary school of Sorisapadar&
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Similarly, the ultras managed to prevent people from celebrating Republic Day in various regions of Koraput District and observed bandh (general shut down). While the Republic Day was not observed in a project primary school of Sorisapadar panchayat, the upgraded Government High School in the District was also found locked. The students of Matiaguda primary school in the panchayat too stayed away from the celebration. The schools in Dekaguda and Bandaguda villages remained closed, the roads wore a deserted look. People of Bhitarakota, Khasuguda, Dumuriguda, Malimaula and Kotia supported the bandh call given by the Maoists, a report said.
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January - 26 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) observed a ‘Black Day’ on Republic Day in Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District on January 26, reports Orissa Post. The Maoists, as per their earlier declarations, hoi
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) observed a ‘Black Day’ on Republic Day in Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District on January 26, reports Orissa Post. The Maoists, as per their earlier declarations, hoisted black flags on various schools and headquarters of Papulur, Kurmanur, Jodamba, Janti, Panasput, Andrapali, Gajalmamudi, Valegada and Dhuliput Panchayats (village level local-self government institutions). They put up posters and banners asking people to join their ‘fresh struggle for democracy’. The posters were pasted on behalf of Kalimela Regional Committee (KRC) of CPI-Maoist, a report said.
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January - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village und
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on January 26, reports India Today. SFs recovered one muzzle loading gun, one Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] uniform, two detonators; two small boxes of gun powder, couple of crackers and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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January - 26 
As many as 444 suspects were killed in 192 police encounters led by Rao Anwar after his appointment as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Malir District of the Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, The Newsreported on January 2
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As many as 444 suspects were killed in 192 police encounters led by Rao Anwar after his appointment as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Malir District of the Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, The Newsreported on January 26 quoting the inquiry report submitted by the Sindh Police in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The report detailing 745 encounters involving former SSP Malir Rao Anwar, after his appointment seven years back, was submitted by the Police after Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar took suo notice of the alleged extra judicial killing of Naqeebullah Mehsood on January 13. According to the inquiry report, Rao Anwar led 192 police encounters in which 444 people were killed. Whereas, there were 553 cases that did not involve any killings. The report stated that Rao Anwar took some 891 suspects into custody during the last seven years as SPP of the Malir District. The first ten months of 2012 saw the most number of encounters, the report said. Two Police encounters took place in Jan 2018 that led to killing of eight people.
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January - 26 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli on January 26 said in Pokhara that he was ready to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. He, however, added that he would not support any attempt t
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli on January 26 said in Pokhara that he was ready to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. He, however, added that he would not support any attempt to divide hills and Madhes. CPN-UML leader Subas Chandra Nembang told “We opposed the constitution amendment bill in the past because the constitution had not been implemented and the provincial assemblies had not been formed then. Situation has changed. We are saying that constitution can be amended on the basis of necessity and rationale.”
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January - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) at Rupganj in Narayanganj District on January 26, reports New Age. The arrestees are Rezaur Rahman (27), Abu Raihan (28) and Mobarak Hossain (33). RAB recovere
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) at Rupganj in Narayanganj District on January 26, reports New Age. The arrestees are Rezaur Rahman (27), Abu Raihan (28) and Mobarak Hossain (33). RAB recovered arms, bullet, jihadi books and leaflet from their possession.
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January - 26 
30 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground attacks by Security Forces in Districts of Ghanikhel, Hasaka Mina, Rodat, and Jalalabad City, the capital of Nangarhar Province, on January 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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30 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground attacks by Security Forces in Districts of Ghanikhel, Hasaka Mina, Rodat, and Jalalabad City, the capital of Nangarhar Province, on January 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 26 
An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Monogi District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Monogi District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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January - 26 
An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Qarghayi District of Laghman Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Qarghayi District of Laghman Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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January - 26 
Seven including six children were killed, another three were injured in a mortar attack by Taliban in Qara Baghi village in Ghazni City, provincial capital of Ghazni Province on January 26, reports Gandhara. Ministry of Defense (MoD) Spokesman Mohamm
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Seven including six children were killed, another three were injured in a mortar attack by Taliban in Qara Baghi village in Ghazni City, provincial capital of Ghazni Province on January 26, reports Gandhara. Ministry of Defense (MoD) Spokesman Mohammad Radmanish, blamed Taliban for the attack, adds Reuters Afghanistan. “We can say clearly that it was a rocket by the enemy forces.” he said. However local people said the children died in an air strike by Afghan Air Force (AAF). Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid said air strike had killed seven civilians, injured six and destroyed four houses. An MoD (unnamed) Official in Kabul said three civilians had been killed in an air strike near Ghazni City but it was not clear whether they were children.
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January - 26 
Thirteen Islamic State (IS) militants led by ‘commander’ Ibrahim operating in Qoshtapa and Darzab Districts of Jazwan Province joined the Peace Process, reports Bakhtar News on January 27. Mohammad Reza Ghofori Spokesman for Jawzjan Governor (name no
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Thirteen Islamic State (IS) militants led by ‘commander’ Ibrahim operating in Qoshtapa and Darzab Districts of Jazwan Province joined the Peace Process, reports Bakhtar News on January 27. Mohammad Reza Ghofori Spokesman for Jawzjan Governor (name not specified) confirmed the news.
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January - 26 
Thirty Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground attacks by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Ghanikhail, Hasaka Mina, Rodat Districts and Jalalabad City the capital of Nangarhar Province on January 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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Thirty Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in air and ground attacks by Security Forces (unit not specified) in Ghanikhail, Hasaka Mina, Rodat Districts and Jalalabad City the capital of Nangarhar Province on January 26, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 26 
Three people were killed and ten others were injured in a suicide attack in Aino Mina township, in the 11th Police District of Kandahar City provincial capital of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Khaama Express.
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Three people were killed and ten others were injured in a suicide attack in Aino Mina township, in the 11th Police District of Kandahar City provincial capital of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Khaama Express.
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January - 26 
Addressing the official function to mark India’s 69th Republic Day on January 26, India’s Ambassador to Maldives Akhilesh Mishra has described the relationship between India and Maldives ‘far beyond’ of the conventional d
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Addressing the official function to mark India’s 69th Republic Day on January 26, India’s Ambassador to Maldives Akhilesh Mishra has described the relationship between India and Maldives ‘far beyond’ of the conventional diplomacy with strong ties, reports Raajje. It has been a privilege to work with local Maldivian authorities for heart-warming support and the resemblance between two languages [Hindi and Dhivehi], culture and folklore that is a statue of strong relation of India and Maldives. India focused on delivering transparency, accountability of good governance, reforming the society, reforming regulations in order to ease the business and trade in India. Our ancient sages and Vedas had cautioned us, that the existence of the human being is not and cannot be seen in isolation. Individual human being and human existence is, but a tiny part of global society, said Akhilesh Mishra in his address. The Republic Day function was attended by senior Maldivian Government officials, including Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar, Gender Minister Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki, State Minister of Ministry of Health, Dunya Maumoon, and Health Minister Abdullah Nazim as the Guest of Honour.
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January - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Digambar Poddar alias Prahlad, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena in Malkangiri District on January 27, reports Outlook India. SP, Meena
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Digambar Poddar alias Prahlad, surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena in Malkangiri District on January 27, reports Outlook India. SP, Meena said Digambar had joined the Maoists in 2013. "He surrendered before the Police after seeing immoral activities of some Maoist leaders. He said he saw one senior cadre raping women in the cut-off area at gun point. The leader had been assaulting and killing people at will," the SP said. Digambar left the party opposing these activities, the SP said adding that he will given a lump sum, financial assistance to purchase homestead land, funds to pursue studies and for vocational training. Digambar carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head for his involvement in several crimes including murder.
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January - 27 
Lohardaga Police recovered parts of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb during a joint operation of the District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kerar area under Peshrar block in Lohardaga District, reports The Pioneer
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Lohardaga Police recovered parts of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb during a joint operation of the District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kerar area under Peshrar block in Lohardaga District, reports The Pioneer on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajkumar Lakra said, “On January 27 the Police got information that a team of Naxal [Left Wing extremism (LWE)] organization is wandering near the areas of Peshrar, Chainpur and Kerar. After that a team was set up including Police Inspectors Vivek Kumar, RV Philip, Girish Prasad of 158 battalion CRPF Lohardaga, Gyan Ranjan Kumar Thana-in-charge Bagru thana and Jaiprakash Police-in-charge Peshrar picket.” SP, Lakra added the Police recovered electric line tester, automobile clock, battery, bolt, wires transistor, Naxal literature computerized printed and stainless steel box. The materials are to be used to build IED device.
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January - 27 
Maoists set ablaze four trucks, two JCBs and a tractor of a construction camp at Bhupatiraopet in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 27, reports Telangana Today. They also abducted two workers from one of the trucks but later released
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Maoists set ablaze four trucks, two JCBs and a tractor of a construction camp at Bhupatiraopet in the Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 27, reports Telangana Today. They also abducted two workers from one of the trucks but later released them. The Maoists left behind a letter saying their action was in protest against the illegal sand mining in the area. About 40 to 50 Maoists of the Odisha Special Zonal Committee, who had reportedly crossed over from Chhattisgarh, carried out the attacks after forming three teams. Following the attacks, Police sounded an alert in the area and launched combing operations.
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January - 27 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on January 27 launched a cordon and search operation in Watnard village in Anantnag District official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. They said following specific information about presence of militants, a
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on January 27 launched a cordon and search operation in Watnard village in Anantnag District official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. They said following specific information about presence of militants, a joint search operation was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of State Police, 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 164 battalion of CRPF at village Watnard in Anantnag.
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January - 27 
militants fired two grenades at Police Post Warpora in Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 27 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Police men were injured in the attack. Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and condu
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militants fired two grenades at Police Post Warpora in Sopore area of Baramulla District on January 27 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Police men were injured in the attack. Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and conducted searches
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant from around Wangoo Lupa Marup area Kakching District on January 27, reports Morung Express. Imphal Free Press further adds that the arrested militant was identifi
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant from around Wangoo Lupa Marup area Kakching District on January 27, reports Morung Express. Imphal Free Press further adds that the arrested militant was identified as Irengbam Geetchandra Singh. The arrested militant was also involved in extortion activities.
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at Kokrajhar District on January 27, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as Rica
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to the Saoraigwra faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S) at Kokrajhar District on January 27, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as Ricardo Hazuary alias Rekhai. A .9mm pistol and some ammunition were recovered from the militant. The Army Spokesman stated that the militant was involved in the shooting of a local contractor in November 2017.
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January - 27 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including one woman, were gunned down in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli villages under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Su
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including one woman, were gunned down in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli villages under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District January 27, reports NDTV. "A joint team of CoBRA (commando battalion for resolute action) 201st battalion - a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) specialised unit, and local Police had launched the counter-insurgency operation in the jungles of Chintalnar, around 500 kilometres away from here (State Capital, Raipur)," Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. The SFs were cordoning off the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli, when they came under fire from a group of armed Maoists leading to an exchange of fire, SP, Meena said. After the encounter, the SFs searched the area and recovered the body of two Maoists including one woman, along with two weapons, he said. The SFs also recovered some detonators and other material from the encounter site. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained
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January - 27 
Two civilians were killed and one injured when Army fired on a group of violent protestors in Shopian District of South Kashmir on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. The protestors pelted stones on an Army Force convoy passing through Ganovpor
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Two civilians were killed and one injured when Army fired on a group of violent protestors in Shopian District of South Kashmir on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. The protestors pelted stones on an Army Force convoy passing through Ganovpora village in Shopian District. Army fired few rounds to chase away the protestors in which several persons were injured. Two of the injured persons, identified as Javaid Ahmad Bhat and Suhail Javid Lone, succumbed to injuries. Another youth was rushed to a hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition for specialised treatment. A Police spokesman said that a convoy of 10 Gadwal of Army on its way from 12 Sector headquarters Balpora Shopian to Maspora, came under heavy stone pelting at village Ganowpora. “Pertinently, Ganowpora is the village of militant Firdous Ahmad, who was recently killed in an encounter on January 24, 2018 at Cheegund, Shopian”, said the spokesman. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed directed the district administration to conduct a probe into the incident and come up with findings at the earliest.The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) condemned the killing of two youth and called for shutdown on January 28 against the killings. Separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik appealed for a complete shutdown on January 28 against the killings of two youth.
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January - 27 
Unidentified militants detonated a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), at Khurkhul Makha Leikai in Imphal West District on January 27, reports 
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Unidentified militants detonated a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), at Khurkhul Makha Leikai in Imphal West District on January 27, reports The Sentinel. No militant organization has claimed responsibility for the attack. While searching the area, the Police team found that the remote controlled IED was placed near the compound wall of the MLA’s residence.
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January - 27 
103 persons were killed and another 235 injured in a suicide attack by Taliban militants near the old Ministry of Interior (MoI) building in Kabul City, the national capital, in Kabul Province, on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants mana
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103 persons were killed and another 235 injured in a suicide attack by Taliban militants near the old Ministry of Interior (MoI) building in Kabul City, the national capital, in Kabul Province, on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to bypass the first checkpoint in two ‘ambulances’ one of which was an ‘escort vehicle’ and other laden with explosives, without raising suspicion and then parked the vehicle in the compound of the Jamhoriat Hospital for 20 minutes before detonating the bomb. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that most of the casualties of the attack were civilian and military staff of the MoI.The Afghan MoI Wais Ahmad Barmak confirmed the death toll and said that Afghan Police forces had suffered heavy casualties in the attack; though he did not disclose exact figure. He confirmed that among the injured there were 30 Policemen, adds Tolo News.Afghan Intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanikzai said that four persons had been arrested in connection with the attack in Kabul on January 27 and five in connection with the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports Tolo News on January 28. “Madrassas, training camps, and safe havens exist beyond Afghanistan's borders. 4,000 tons of explosives from Kunduz and Kapisa have been seized in the past month. Afghanistan does not have the capacity to produce explosives,” he said. According to Stanikzai, one of the suspects involved in the attack in Intercontinental had managed to escape the country, adds Khaama Press.
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January - 27 
103 persons were killed and another 235 injured, in a vehicle suicide bombing attack by Taliban near the old Ministry of Interior building in Kabul City the national capital in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to
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103 persons were killed and another 235 injured, in a vehicle suicide bombing attack by Taliban near the old Ministry of Interior building in Kabul City the national capital in Kabul Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Militants managed to bypass the first checkpoint in two ambulances one of which was an escort vehicle and other laden with explosives, without raising suspicion and then parked the vehicle in the compound of the Jamhoriat Hospital for twenty minutes before detonating the bomb. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that most of the casualties of the attack were civilian and military staff of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). The Afghan Minister of Interior Wais Ahmad Barmak confirmed the death toll and said that Afghan Police forces had suffered heavy casualties in the attack, however the exact figure was not disclosed. He confirmed that among the injured there were 30 Policemen, adds Tolo News.
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January - 27 
13 Islamic State (IS) militants led by ‘commander’ Ibrahim operating in Qoshtapa and Darzab Districts of Jazwan Province joined the ‘peace process’, reports Bakhtar News on January 27. Mohammad Reza Ghofori, spokesma
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13 Islamic State (IS) militants led by ‘commander’ Ibrahim operating in Qoshtapa and Darzab Districts of Jazwan Province joined the ‘peace process’, reports Bakhtar News on January 27. Mohammad Reza Ghofori, spokesman for Jawzjan Governor (name not specified), confirmed the news.
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January - 27 
Afghan Intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanikzai said that four persons had been arrested in connection with the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27 and five in connection with the attack on Kabul Interconti
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Afghan Intelligence National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanikzai said that four persons had been arrested in connection with the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27 and five in connection with the attack on Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports Tolo News on January 28. “Madrassas, training camps, and safe havens exist beyond Afghanistan's borders. 4,000 tons of explosives from Kunduz and Kapisa have been seized in the past month. Afghanistan does not have the capacity to produce explosives,” he said. According to Stanikzai, one of the suspects involved in the attack in Intercontinental had managed to escape the country, adds Khaama Press.
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January - 27 
An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Qarghayi District of Laghman Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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An anti-vehicle mine was discovered and defused by Personnel of Silab 201 National Army Corps in Qarghayi District of Laghman Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 27.
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January - 27 
Eight militants (affiliation not specified) killed in clashes with Security Forces (unit not specified) when militants attacked a security checkpoint in Lashkargah City the capital of Helmand Province on January 27, reports Bakhtar News. No casualtie
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Eight militants (affiliation not specified) killed in clashes with Security Forces (unit not specified) when militants attacked a security checkpoint in Lashkargah City the capital of Helmand Province on January 27, reports Bakhtar News. No casualties were sustained by the Security Forces.
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January - 27 
Eight militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in clashes with Security Forces when militants attacked a security checkpoint in Lashkargah City, the capital of Helmand Province, on January 27, reports Bakhtar News. No casualties were su
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Eight militants (affiliation not specified) were killed in clashes with Security Forces when militants attacked a security checkpoint in Lashkargah City, the capital of Helmand Province, on January 27, reports Bakhtar News. No casualties were sustained by the Security Forces
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January - 27 
Eight Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a night raid in Alingar District of Laghman Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Eight Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed in a night raid in Alingar District of Laghman Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 27 
Forty-Two Taliban militants were killed and eighteen others were injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations (unit not specified) in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, repor
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Forty-Two Taliban militants were killed and eighteen others were injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations (unit not specified) in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 27 
Four Policemen including the Police Post-Commander killed by Taliban in Maimana in Pashtunkot District of Faryab Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four Policemen including the Police Post-Commander killed by Taliban in Maimana in Pashtunkot District of Faryab Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 27 
Nine Taliban militants including four of Pakistani origin were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province reports Bakhtar News on January 28. No casualties were sustained by th
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Nine Taliban militants including four of Pakistani origin were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province reports Bakhtar News on January 28. No casualties were sustained by the Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 27 
Nine Taliban militants, including four of Pakistani origin, were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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Nine Taliban militants, including four of Pakistani origin, were killed when militants attacked an Afghan Border Convoy near the Durand Line in Kamdish District of Nuristan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 27 
Six Security Personnel were injured in suicide car bombing attack at a check-post in Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Sarhadi Zwak, the Governor’s Spokesman, confirmed the incident.
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Six Security Personnel were injured in suicide car bombing attack at a check-post in Nad Ali District of Helmand Province on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Sarhadi Zwak, the Governor’s Spokesman, confirmed the incident.
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January - 27 
Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Pro
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Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Province on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Two of those arrested by NDS were identified as Ajmal and Faridullah involved in collecting weapons and offering financial facilities to Taliban militants in areas of Khogyani and Chaparhar Districts of Nangarhar Province, adds Bakhtar News.
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January - 27 
Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Prvince on Janu
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Taliban ‘Deputy Shadow District Chief’ Qari Daud was killed and six others were arrested in an operation by Afghan Special Forces belonging to National Directorate of Security (NDS) during a night raid in Sri Rod District of Nangarhar Prvince on January 27, reports Khaama Press. Two of these arrested by NDS were identified as Ajmal and Faridullah involved in collecting weapons and offering financial facilities to Taliban militants in areas of Khogyani and Chaparhar Districts of Nangarhar Province, adds Bakhtar News.
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January - 28 
A 35-year-old woman, critically injured in Pakistani firing along the International Border (IB) in Kanachak in Jammu District recently, succumbed to her injuries on January 28, raising to 14, the number of deaths due to cross-border shelling since Ja
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A 35-year-old woman, critically injured in Pakistani firing along the International Border (IB) in Kanachak in Jammu District recently, succumbed to her injuries on January 28, raising to 14, the number of deaths due to cross-border shelling since January 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Bimla Devi of Kana Chak was critically injured in Pakistani shelling on January 22 and was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College hospital in Jammu. With the killing of Bimla Devi, death toll in Pakistan shelling and firing during past about 10 days, has gone up to 14 including eight civilians and six security personnel. Besides nearly 70 persons, mostly civilians, were injured.
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January - 28 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Lato alias Shanti Soren from her house at Mahengaro village under Khaira Police Stat
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Lato alias Shanti Soren from her house at Mahengaro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on January 28, reports UNI. She was associated with ‘zonal commander ‘of CPI-Maoist, Sindhu Koda for the last three years. She had come to her residence on the occasion of a local festival. Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, a rucksack and other incriminating objects from her.
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January - 28 
A team of highly trained 60 women commandos has been deployed by the CRPF to assist in the ongoing anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations being carried out in forest areas of the Maoist-infested Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News&nbs
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A team of highly trained 60 women commandos has been deployed by the CRPF to assist in the ongoing anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations being carried out in forest areas of the Maoist-infested Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News on Janury 28. Armed with automatic weapons, these women commandos will guard one of most dangerous patches in south Sukma where a road is being built from Dornapal to Jagardonga, reports said. The road where the women commandos have been deployed is about 56 kilometres and is under construction.
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January - 28 
Addressing the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in Jaipur (Rajasthan) on January 28, CNN’s National Security and counterterrorism expert—Peter L. Bergen stated that even though after the death of al Qaeda’s leader Osama bin Laden ov
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Addressing the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in Jaipur (Rajasthan) on January 28, CNN’s National Security and counterterrorism expert—Peter L. Bergen stated that even though after the death of al Qaeda’s leader Osama bin Laden over a half-decade ago, it will be very early to reject al Qaeda’s presence, reports The New Indian Express. Al Qaeda has its presence in Syria with around 10,000 followers and spanning towards North Africa and trying to place its strong hold in the South Asian Subcontinent. It has a long-term plan with a vision to avoid the mistakes that Islamic State (IS) has done in Iraq and Syria, said Bergen. Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza bin Laden has a surname and followers of al Qaeda understand its importance. Soon, Hamza bin Laden may emerge as a new leader of the outfit, added Bergen. Speaking about a merger between al Qaeda and IS, Peter Bergen ruled out such possibility as there are too many differences between the two groups.
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January - 28 
Four suspected Maoists attacked a Police constable in Nakulnar town of Dantewada District, reports The Hindu on January 28. Constable, Divykant Markam, working as a personal security guard of Chhattisgarh Congress leader Avdhesh Gautam, was
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Four suspected Maoists attacked a Police constable in Nakulnar town of Dantewada District, reports The Hindu on January 28. Constable, Divykant Markam, working as a personal security guard of Chhattisgarh Congress leader Avdhesh Gautam, was attacked when he had gone to the local market along with other security guards of Gautam. The Maoists also snatched his AK-47 rifle and fled from the spot. The Congress leader was not present in Nakulnar when the incident took place.
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January - 28 
One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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January - 28 
Pakistan army again violated ceasefire in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on January 28 night, adds Daily Excelsior. Reports said an Army jawan (trooper) was injured in the firing. The Indian side retaliated effectively. Security F
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Pakistan army again violated ceasefire in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on January 28 night, adds Daily Excelsior. Reports said an Army jawan (trooper) was injured in the firing. The Indian side retaliated effectively. Security Forces (SFs) remained on high alert all along the Line of Control (LoC) and IB to give befitting reply to any provocation by Pakistani troops.
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January - 28 
Police on January 29 filed a charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and 11 people for conspiring and carrying out the attack on a bus in which Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were travelling that left eight pilgrims dead on July 10, 2017, reports Da
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Police on January 29 filed a charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and 11 people for conspiring and carrying out the attack on a bus in which Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were travelling that left eight pilgrims dead on July 10, 2017, reports Daily Excelsior. The 1,600-page charge sheet was filed under various Sections of Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) and the anti-terror Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA) before a sessions court at Anantnag. The probe into the incident was completed in a record six months by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir) S P Pani after the first arrest was made in the case.The 11 people in the charge sheet include a juvenile. The charge sheet against the juvenile was filed before Chief Judicial Magistrate (Juvenile Court) at Anantnag in South Kashmir and he is on bail. The SIT during the course of investigation has established that LeT was involved in the attack. It on the basis of evidences collected during the course of investigation established involvement of 11 people, of which four persons including a juvenile were arrested while three are still at large. The main accused Abu Ismail alias Haroon, a Pakistani National, was killed in an encounter in Arigam, Nowgam in Srinagar on September 14, 2017 and Yawar Bashir alias Ayaan Bashir Ahmad Wani of Habilsh Devsar and Maaviya and Furqaan of Pakistan were killed in an encounter at Qazigund. Three accused Khalid Muzafar Dar of Rehpora Khudwani, Tanveer Ahmad Dar of Rehpora Khudwani and Sarjeel Ahmad Shiekh of Khudwani are absconding. Three arrested persons including a juvenile are Aijaz Ahmad Wagay son of Ghulam Qadir Wagay of Poshkreri Srigufwara, Bilal Ahmad Reshi son of Mushtaq Ahmad Reshi of Iqbal Market Bijbehara and Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh son of Mohammad Maqbool Sheikh of Sheikh Mohalla Khudwani, Kulgam. Police said that the SIT during the investigation has found incontrovertible evidences and brought it on record establishing complicity of accused persons in the case.
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January - 28 
The Centre is to allocate special yearly funds to 35 different Districts across seven States in India, including six Districts in Bihar that are worst affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), reports The Times of India on January 29. The fund
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The Centre is to allocate special yearly funds to 35 different Districts across seven States in India, including six Districts in Bihar that are worst affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), reports The Times of India on January 29. The funds would be allocated under Special Central Assistance (SCA) for three consecutive financial years starting from 2017-2018. Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui, Muzaffarpur, Banka and Nawada Districts in Bihar would get funds under the scheme. Jharkhand has maximum number of 16 highly LWE-affected Districts while Chhattisgarh has eight, Odisha two and Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana one each to be covered under the scheme. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) would allocate INR 285.7 million to each of the 35 Districts annually for carrying out public-oriented development works on projects and proposals after getting them approved from UMHA. A letter was received on January 25, regarding formation of the approval committee headed by Special Secretary Rank Officer of MHA, who monitors Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities across India, said State Home Department official. The committee would approve District-level projects following which funds would be allocated for carrying out construction works. A District Level Committee (DLC) headed by District Magistrate(DM), Superintendent of Police (SP) and District Forest Officer(DFO) will come with proposals to be further looked into by a State Level Committee (SLC) headed by Chief Secretary. Finally, it will be submitted before UMHA’s committee for approval. Bihar will have to come up fast with development projects and proposals as under this scheme, if any District fails to pick up the annual fund, it will lapse and won't be adjusted in the next financial year. If officials of the six Bihar Districts show proper interest and act fast, the scenario in these Maoist-hit Districts will change, added State Home Department official.
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January - 28 
The Chintur Sub-Division Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 1st Battalion courier, identified as Sanjith Mandal (37) at Pitchukalapadu T-Junction on Cherla–Bhadrachalam road near Yatapaka in the East Godavari agen
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The Chintur Sub-Division Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 1st Battalion courier, identified as Sanjith Mandal (37) at Pitchukalapadu T-Junction on Cherla–Bhadrachalam road near Yatapaka in the East Godavari agency area in East Godavari District on January 28, reports UNI. The CPI-Maoist courier was arrested while he was transporting kit material to Maoists on his motorcycle. The Police recovered six meters of Oilve green cloth, 50 meters of Rexene cloth, four wall posters with CPI-Maoist literature besides INR 68,000 was seized him, said Chintoor Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dilip Kiran. Sanjith was attracted to Maoism since 2006 and helping CPI-Maoist by supplying needful items. Sanjith also purchased a bike with collected money and transporting essentials to CPI-Maoist on his bike. He purchased green cloth and rexene cloth at Vijayawada, adds The Hans India.
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January - 28 
The Indian security agencies suspect the involvement of Bangladesh-based terror outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in planting three improvised explosive devices (IED) in Bodh Gaya to avenge the atrocities on Rohingya Muslims in Myanm
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The Indian security agencies suspect the involvement of Bangladesh-based terror outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in planting three improvised explosive devices (IED) in Bodh Gaya to avenge the atrocities on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar by the Buddhists, The Times of India reports on January 28. An officer involved in the investigation of the blast followed by recovery of two IEDs close to the Tibetan monastery on January 19, 2018 said it was the handiwork of JMB. The banned terror outfit backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has active cadres in West Bengal (WB) and Assam. It's several members are suspected to be hiding in West Bengal. The JMB has not been involved in any major terror attack in India.The officer said the evidence strongly indicates JMB's involvement in the failed terror attack, which had aimed to kill Buddhist monks and foreigners present in Bodh Gaya to listen to the sermons of Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. "A series of calls were made to some locations in West Bengal from Bodh Gaya just before and after planting the three IEDs," the officer said, adding, "Calls were made to locations known to Indian security agencies as covert bases of JMB operating in WB for the past several years." He also said the technique used in making the three IEDs is far different from that by Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Bodh Gaya and Patna in 2013 or other places in the country in the past.
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January - 28 
The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed on January 28 that over the last three years, 86 Indian youths were prevented from joining Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. Majority of these Indians were college-going
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The Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has revealed on January 28 that over the last three years, 86 Indian youths were prevented from joining Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. Majority of these Indians were college-going students with some of them pursuing higher education and some of them were working professionals. With the implement of adequate measures including de-radicalisation process, the Maharashtra ATS not only stopped these people from joining the IS but also prevented the vulnerability of anti-India activities in the country, said an unnamed senior ATS official. "Our efforts are to prevent youths from joining terror outfits. De-radicalisation of youths under the influence of terror elements is one of the prime steps. We can say we have managed to achieve the desired results, but one must understand that de-radicalisation has its limitations too," said Maharashtra ATS Chief Atulchandra Kulkarni.
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January - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over from Delhi Police the case of absconding Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist Nasir Safi Mir, who is accused of funding Hurriyat leaders and is believed to have fled the country after jumping bail,
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over from Delhi Police the case of absconding Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist Nasir Safi Mir, who is accused of funding Hurriyat leaders and is believed to have fled the country after jumping bail, officials said in New Delhi, reports Daily Excelsior on January 28. The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it. The NIA probe is likely to ascertain how Mir alias Babul, managed to secure a passport from a Southern State which he allegedly used in Nepal in October 2008 to leave for Europe.
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January - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be conducting a three-day workshop on ‘terror-funding’ with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), reports India Today on January 29. Around 25-30 officials from both agencies will
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be conducting a three-day workshop on ‘terror-funding’ with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), reports India Today on January 29. Around 25-30 officials from both agencies will take part in the workshop where the Indian team will be led by the Inspector-General (IG) Anil Shukla. The NIA is investigating the terror cases that have links with Canada. One of the cases is of Tahawwur Rana—a Pakistan-origin Canadian citizen who conspired along with David C. Headley—a conspirator in 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Although Rana remains out of the clutches, the NIA has other cases related to the Sikh radical groups.
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January - 28 
Time has not come for any rethink on Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act [AFSPA] or making some of its provisions milder, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, asserting that the Army has been taking adequate precautions in protecting human rights while
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Time has not come for any rethink on Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act [AFSPA] or making some of its provisions milder, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, asserting that the Army has been taking adequate precautions in protecting human rights while operating in disturb areas like Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on January 28. Rawat’s remarks assume significance as they come against the backdrop of reports that several rounds of high-level discussions have taken place between the defence and home ministries on the ‘need to remove or dilute at least some provisions’ of the AFSPA. The act gives the Security Forces special rights and immunity in carrying out various operations in disturbed areas. There has been a long-standing demand from various quarters in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast to withdraw it. “I do not think time has come to even rethink on AFSPA at the moment,” General Rawat said in a recent interview when asked about reports that Government was re-examining the demand for a milder version of AFSPA in these states.The Army chief said though AFSPA has certain strong provisions, the Army is concerned about collateral damages and ensuring that its operations under the law do not inconvenience the local people. “We have never been strong in applying the force the way it could be applied (under AFSPA). We are very concerned about human rights. We are absolutely concerned about collateral damage. So do not get too much concerned because we are taking adequate measures and precautions,” he said. General Rawat said the Army has rules of engagements for various operations at every level to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the people while it is operating under AFSPA. “The AFSPA is an enabling provision which allows the Army in particular to operate in such difficult areas and let me assure you that the Army has got quite a good human rights record,” he said. Asked whether time has come to adopt a combined approach involving all three services to deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army Chief did not give a direct reply but added that the armed forces have ‘options available’ to conduct various kinds of operations.
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January - 28 
All the candidates for National Assembly (NA) were elected unanimously in Province 2, reports The Himalayan Times on January 28. Ramprit Yadav and Pramila Yadav from Federal Socialist Forum-Nepa (FSF-N)l; Brisesh Chandra Lal and Ramesh Yada
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All the candidates for National Assembly (NA) were elected unanimously in Province 2, reports The Himalayan Times on January 28. Ramprit Yadav and Pramila Yadav from Federal Socialist Forum-Nepa (FSF-N)l; Brisesh Chandra Lal and Ramesh Yadav from Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N); Mukta Yadav and Jitendra Dev from Nepali Congress (NC); Suman Pyakurel from Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Sashikala Dahal from Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) were elected from Province 2.Meanwhile, the left alliance partners on January 28 agreed to share posts of Chief Ministers, provincial speakers and deputy speakers as per the deal reached between CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, reports The Himalayan Times. As per the agreement facilitated by the task force formed by the Party Unification Coordination Committee, the CPN-UML will have chief ministers in provinces 1, 3, 4 and 5 and the CPN-Maoist Centre in provinces 6 and 7.Separately, FSF-N Chairman Upendra Yadav on January 28 said that if the left alliance agreed to amend the constitution, his party could join the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. Yadav said the left alliance had got the mandate to form the Government and it did not need his party’s support for this, but if the left alliance still wanted his party to join the Government then his party could do so provided the left alliance agreed to amend the statute.Elsewhere, at a time when the Madhes-based parties have made constitutional amendment as a precondition to supporting the left alliance in government formation, CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali has said that chances of amending the constitution to address the demands of the Madhes-based parties are slim in the near future, reports Kathmandu Post on January 28. “We are not rigid against amending the constitution. We initiated it with the first amendment. We are of the view that there must some convincing reasons and justification for amending the constitution. Constitution amendment cannot happen only because the Madhes-based parties are raising it. There must be consensus among all the parties,” CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali told.
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January - 28 
Following the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) decision to seek a one-year term extension, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on January 28 started consultations among its stakeholders before requesting t
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Following the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) decision to seek a one-year term extension, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on January 28 started consultations among its stakeholders before requesting the Government for similar extension, reports Kathmandu Post. Manchala Jha, a TRC member, said “Completing investigation of 60,298 cases is extremely challenging even in the favorable condition. If the non-cooperation from the government and parties continues, there won’t be any significant process no matter how many times the term is extended.” The commission received 60,298 complaints from the conflict victims, has hardly completed preliminary investigation into 827 cases so far. It has yet to initiate detail investigation into a single case. Given the huge number of complaints, it is highly unlikely that the TRC could complete the investigation in the extended period.
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January - 28 
Human rights Watch (HRW) in a report released on January 28 said that Sri Lankan Government has been "all talk but no action" on repealing the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo Page. "The Sri Lankan gove
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Human rights Watch (HRW) in a report released on January 28 said that Sri Lankan Government has been "all talk but no action" on repealing the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo Page. "The Sri Lankan government has been all talk and no action on repealing the reviled PTA. Replacing this draconian counterterrorism law with one that meets international standards should be an urgent priority if the government is serious about protecting human rights," said Brad Adams, Asia Director.
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January - 28 
42 Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28
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42 Taliban militants were killed and 18 others injured in air and ground operations under Alborz 22 clearing operations in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area of Pul-e-Khumri the provincial center of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 28.
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January - 28 
Five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a clash when militants attacked a check post in Graeshk district of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Qadeer Bahadurzai, Spokesman for 215
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Five Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and two others injured in a clash when militants attacked a check post in Graeshk district of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Abdul Qadeer Bahadurzai, Spokesman for 215th Miwand Military Corps, verified the attack and said five soldiers had been killed and two others injured. Taliban ‘spokesman’ Qari Yousaf Ahmad confirmed the Greshk attack and claimed 11 ANA Soldiers had been killed and the check-post was overran by their fighters.
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January - 28 
One person was arrested and 30 kilograms narcotics shipment due to be transferred to Marko Bazaar in Ghanikhel District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Daruna area on Kabul-Jalalabad Highw
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One person was arrested and 30 kilograms narcotics shipment due to be transferred to Marko Bazaar in Ghanikhel District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Daruna area on Kabul-Jalalabad Highway (district not specified) of Nangarhar Province on January 28, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 28 
One person was arrested and 30 kilograms narcotics shipment due to be transferred to Marko Bazaar in Ghanikhel District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Daruna area on Kabul-Jalalabad Highw
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One person was arrested and 30 kilograms narcotics shipment due to be transferred to Marko Bazaar in Ghanikhel District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) in Daruna area on Kabul-Jalalabad Highway at an unspecified District of Nangarhar Province on January 28, reports Bakhtar News.
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January - 28 
Six militants (affiliation not specifed) were killed and two others injured in operations in Nad Ali and Marja Districts of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Six militants (affiliation not specifed) were killed and two others injured in operations in Nad Ali and Marja Districts of Helmand Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 28 
Taliban splinter faction led by Mullah Rasoul on January 28 condemned the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Taliban splinter faction led by Mullah Rasoul on January 28 condemned the suicide bombing attack in Kabul on January 27, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 28 
Two persons were injured during a clash between gunmen loyal to Abbas Ibrahimzada, a Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Afghan Parliament) from Balkh province and Abbas Akhlaqi, a member of the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Afghan Parliament) over a land
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Two persons were injured during a clash between gunmen loyal to Abbas Ibrahimzada, a Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Afghan Parliament) from Balkh province and Abbas Akhlaqi, a member of the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Afghan Parliament) over a land plot in third Police district of Mazar-e-Sharif City,the capital of Balkh Province on January 28, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 29 
A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one Mohammad Hakim, a resident of Malda (Malda District, West Bengal) in a case related to the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 500,0000 that were recovered from anothe
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A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one Mohammad Hakim, a resident of Malda (Malda District, West Bengal) in a case related to the seizure of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 500,0000 that were recovered from another accused, identified as Saddam Hossain, in 2015 reports One India on January 30. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Hakim had acquired the ‘high quality’ FICNs from across the border, with intentions to distribute them through-out the country. In 2016, the NIA branch based in Hyderabad of Telangana had filed charge-sheet against two persons identified as Saddam Hossain and Amirul Hoque.
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January - 29 
A.B Mathur, former special secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) was appointed as new negotiator for peace talks with Pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) of Assam, United People’s Front (UPF) and
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A.B Mathur, former special secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) was appointed as new negotiator for peace talks with Pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) of Assam, United People’s Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) of Manipur, reports The Print on January 29. Earlier the interlocutor was Dineswar Sharma, who is currently the negotiator in Jammu and Kashmir. ULFA-PTF has been holding talks with the Union Government since a split in the organization in 2011. UPF and KNO are both umbrella organisations representing various factions of Kuki, Zo, Paite and Hmar groups. Earlier in October 2017, UPF leader expressed his concern of an overburdened interlocutor having any time for them.
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January - 29 
All political parties in Nagaland signed a joint declaration, refusing to issue tickets or file nominations for the Assembly elections scheduled for February 27, reports NDTV on January 29. The declaration came following a crucial meeting i
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All political parties in Nagaland signed a joint declaration, refusing to issue tickets or file nominations for the Assembly elections scheduled for February 27, reports NDTV on January 29. The declaration came following a crucial meeting in state capital Kohima, between the Naga tribal civil society groups, who have been pressing upon the Centre to find a solution to the vexed peace process before the elections.. On January 28, militant groups including Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) issued similar declaration of supporting the demand for a solution before the elections are held. The rebel group had said earlier that the elections will create serious obstacles for the peace process. Indian Express further adds that Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) stated that ‘We on behalf of all the political parties and the intending candidates have, in compliance with the wishes of the people, decided not to go ahead with the issuance of party tickets or filing of nominations’.
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January - 29 
Earlier in the day on January 29, Indian Army noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC in Uri sector and challenged the intruders. The alert jawans opened speculative firing, forcing the intruders to retreat, an army official said.
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Earlier in the day on January 29, Indian Army noticed some suspicious movement along the LoC in Uri sector and challenged the intruders. The alert jawans opened speculative firing, forcing the intruders to retreat, an army official said.
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January - 29 
Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extor
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Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extortion racket in the name of Maoists, reports Odisha TV. Two out of five arrested were earlier associated with CPI-Maoist, but later they had left the outfit. A pistol has been seized from their possession. All the accused had vandalised a construction camp and set ablaze a mixer machine at Kaliapos under Bisra Police limits after a failed extortion bid on January 23.
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January - 29 
Meanwhile, Army destroyed unexploded mortar shells at village Bhour Jagir in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior on January 29. As per defence spokesman Colonel NN Joshi, two bombs of 82mm mortar fired by Pakistan Rang
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Meanwhile, Army destroyed unexploded mortar shells at village Bhour Jagir in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior on January 29. As per defence spokesman Colonel NN Joshi, two bombs of 82mm mortar fired by Pakistan Rangers were found by villagers in village Bhour Jagir. These unexploded bombs were found inside the village in proximity of houses and local population, he added. He informed that the information was conveyed by the villagers to the Indian Army. On receipt of information, Army’s expert bomb disposal team from the local formation was dispatched to the village. Colonel Joshi further stated that the team under great risk, dug out these unexploded live bombs from the village and destroyed them at a safe place.
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January - 29 
Mizoram Government has started to repatriate over 32,000 Bru people from six relief camps in neighboring Tripura from the first week of March 2018, reports The Telegraph on January 29. The Government of India (GoI) has released INR 79 milli
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Mizoram Government has started to repatriate over 32,000 Bru people from six relief camps in neighboring Tripura from the first week of March 2018, reports The Telegraph on January 29. The Government of India (GoI) has released INR 79 million as the first installment for the repatriation expenditure; while the State Government estimated that over INR 123 million would be required for the purpose. An inspection team of officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and the Mizoram Government would visit the relief camps in February to identify the Brus, who are willing to return to Mizoram, and those who are not. Brus of Mizoram fled to North Tripura due of communal tension triggered by the murder of a forest official by Bru militants on October 21, 1997.
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January - 29 
NSCN-IM ‘convener’ of ‘steering committee’ Rh Raising reaffirmed to cling to the ‘Framework Agreement’ and stand by it in “all weathers”, reports Assam Tribune on January 29. He also added tha
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NSCN-IM ‘convener’ of ‘steering committee’ Rh Raising reaffirmed to cling to the ‘Framework Agreement’ and stand by it in “all weathers”, reports Assam Tribune on January 29. He also added that ‘Framework Agreement was officially signed between the Government of India (GoI) and the NSCN-IM as two entities on August 3, 2015, which recognizes the sovereign right, the unique history and identity of the Nagas and the land of the Nagas’. He also added that India and the Nagas will coexist as two entities and share sovereign power.
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January - 29 
Pakistani troops on January 29 violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in the Baramulla District by opening fire at Indian posts, defence sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. The sources said the Pakistani troops f
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Pakistani troops on January 29 violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in the Baramulla District by opening fire at Indian posts, defence sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. The sources said the Pakistani troops fired towards Indian positions first in the afternoon, which was retaliated by the Indian Army. After a gap of nearly six hours, the Pakistani troops began fresh firing that lasted nearly 30 minutes, the sources said. There was no damage reported in the firing so far, the sources said.
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January - 29 
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said that the Union Government was ready for a dialogue with anyone who shunned violence and reposed faith in the Constitution, reports India Today. In his maiden address to the joint sitting of both Houses of
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President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said that the Union Government was ready for a dialogue with anyone who shunned violence and reposed faith in the Constitution, reports India Today. In his maiden address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 29, he said security situation in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas and insurgency-hit Northeastern States has improved significantly. "My government has kept open the path of dialogue with those who wish to shun violence and join the mainstream, while reposing faith in the Constitution of India," he stated. President Kovind also said due to regular efforts of the central and State Governments, there has been a significant improvement in internal security of the country. "The Northeast has also witnessed an improvement in the security situation. There has been a reduction in incidents of Naxal-Maoist [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] violence. For this, the enlightened citizens of the region, our military, paramilitary and Police forces deserve to be congratulated," he said. President Kovind said in the past three years, maximum number of youth influenced by the Naxal-Maoist ideology, have surrendered and joined the main stream
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January - 29 
Security Forces, during a joint operation, arrested two unidentified militants of the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) in Dibrugarh District On January 29, reports Northeast Today. A pistol and magazine were recovered from the arrest
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Security Forces, during a joint operation, arrested two unidentified militants of the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) in Dibrugarh District On January 29, reports Northeast Today. A pistol and magazine were recovered from the arrested militants.
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January - 29 
Since 2014, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has blocked 530 Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) or web pages that propagated Islamic State (IS) propaganda, reports The Times of India on January 29. As one of the strategies to be use
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Since 2014, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has blocked 530 Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) or web pages that propagated Islamic State (IS) propaganda, reports The Times of India on January 29. As one of the strategies to be used against the IS propaganda in the state of Maharashtra, this practice will be continued to use in the future, said Maharashtra ATS Chief Atulchandra Kulkarni. The threat from the URLs that propagate IS ideology is of immense level and has been used to radicalise the youths to join the terror outfit. These URLs are being blocked in coordination and inputs received from all Security agencies. Blocking the URLs helped use to control the terror activities of the terror outfit, said an unnamed senior ATS official. The ATS also initiating the plan to ensue the technical training on Intelligence gathering and monitoring of social media for their personnel, said another unnamed senior ATS official.
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January - 29 
The Border Security Force (BSF) would deploy the speedboats to fill the security gaps, commonly termed in security establishments as “Achilles’ Heel”, on rivers in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab that borders with Pakistan, r
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The Border Security Force (BSF) would deploy the speedboats to fill the security gaps, commonly termed in security establishments as “Achilles’ Heel”, on rivers in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab that borders with Pakistan, reports India Today on January 29. Earlier in January 2018, the Indian Army encountered and killed five terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) when they were intercepted at the banks of the Jhelum River in Kashmir’s Uri sector. The BSF’s water wing has acquired 43 speedboats from Cleghorn Manufacturing Company Private Limited out of which 25 boats will be deployed in J&K and Punjab Rivers bordering Pakistan, whereas remaining will be used at the India-Bangladesh border.
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January - 29 
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has received a communication from the authorities in Libya about Tabrez Tambe (30), a resident of Mumbra of Thane District in Greater Mumbai area of Maharashtra who left to join Islamic State (IS) in January 201
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has received a communication from the authorities in Libya about Tabrez Tambe (30), a resident of Mumbra of Thane District in Greater Mumbai area of Maharashtra who left to join Islamic State (IS) in January 2016, is alive as a ‘Prisoner of War’ (PoW) in a jail of Libya, reports The Indian Express on January 30. The MEA has shared the same communication with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) that further directed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to look into the matter. The ATS team had send an official ‘Letter Rogatory’ (LR) to the Libya authorities to bring-in Tabrez Tambe, but the LR is still unanswered. This could be a first case where an official request has been forward to the judiciary system of a foreign country to bring an IS operative for trial in India, said an unnamed senior official at UMHA. If there would be positive developments in bringing Tambe back to India, he will be the second Indian national, after Areeb Majeed, from Maharashtra to be prosecuted by Indian authorities for joining IS.
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January - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to interrogate the Kerala woman who was allegedly forced to ‘conversion to Islam’ by her husband—Mohamed Riyaz (26) and later ‘almost sold’ to Islamic State (IS) in Syria
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to interrogate the Kerala woman who was allegedly forced to ‘conversion to Islam’ by her husband—Mohamed Riyaz (26) and later ‘almost sold’ to Islamic State (IS) in Syria, reports Times Now on January 29. The unidentified woman who is resident of Pathanamthitta of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala had approached the Kerala High Court and claimed that her husband forced her to convert to Islam and conspired to sell her off to IS in Syria. In her plea in the court, the woman claimed that she is a ‘victim of forceful conversion, fraud marriage, and an attempt of sexual slavery’. Her father had filed an application seeking an investigation to be carried out by the Central Investigation Agency. Intelligence agencies are keeping an ‘eye’ over people from Kerala joining jihadi groups active in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
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January - 29 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UMoSHA) Kiren Rijiju on January 28, has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to be prepared for the new forms of terrorism and insurgency, reports The Times of India. Th
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UMoSHA) Kiren Rijiju on January 28, has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to be prepared for the new forms of terrorism and insurgency, reports The Times of India. The occasion was of the graduation ceremony of the batch of 789 women cadets of the CISF at their Regional Training Centre at Arakkonam of Vellore District in Tamil Nadu. The Minister praised the CISF’s effective use of technology at Delhi airport and Delhi Metro facilities that not only improved the security, but also provided the satisfaction to the passengers. The 2017 was observed as a ‘year of training’ as more than 18,000 cadets graduated from regional centre across the country, said CISF Additional Director-General (ADG) A.K. Pateria.
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January - 29 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is considering creating a 29-battalion India-Myanmar Border Force from the corps of the Assam Rifles (AR) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to patrol Indo-Myanmar border to curtail drugs and arms smugglin
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is considering creating a 29-battalion India-Myanmar Border Force from the corps of the Assam Rifles (AR) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to patrol Indo-Myanmar border to curtail drugs and arms smuggling and insurgency, reports Hindustan Times. The new force will patrol right up to the border. Currently, the 46-battalion strong AR guards the border but patrols up to 500 meters from the so-called zero line, which leaves the border partly porous. AR will be paired with 4 battalions from ITBP to form the new force, with ITBP in charge. This will result in ITBP not only patrolling the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China but also the border with Myanmar.
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January - 29 
The Intelligence inputs suspects that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may execute a 2016 Pathankot attack style terrorist attack at Rajasansi airport of Amritsar, Punjab, reports ABP News on January 30. In January 2016, a heavily arm
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The Intelligence inputs suspects that Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may execute a 2016 Pathankot attack style terrorist attack at Rajasansi airport of Amritsar, Punjab, reports ABP News on January 30. In January 2016, a heavily armed group of terrorists attacked the Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The gun battle resulted in five attackers and three Security Forces (SFs) personnel death.
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January - 29 
A civilian, identified as Bachayo Bheel, was killed in a low intensity blast caused by a hand grenade placed in garbage near the Mehran shopping centre in the Qasimabad town of Hyderabad on January 29, reports Daily Times. Another passerby Rajab
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A civilian, identified as Bachayo Bheel, was killed in a low intensity blast caused by a hand grenade placed in garbage near the Mehran shopping centre in the Qasimabad town of Hyderabad on January 29, reports Daily Times. Another passerby Rajab Ali was injured in the incident. According to Hyderabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Peer Muhammad Shah, “It seems that due to our ongoing search operation some miscreant threw the grenade in the garbage.” The deceased was rummaging through the garbage when the grenade exploded.
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January - 29 
Pakistani PM Sahid Khaqan Abaasi on January 29 inaugurated the Gwadar Economic Free Zone as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reports Daily Times.
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Pakistani PM Sahid Khaqan Abaasi on January 29 inaugurated the Gwadar Economic Free Zone as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), reports Daily Times.
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January - 29 
24 members have been elected on January 29 unopposed to National Assembly (NA) from seven provincial assemblies, reports Kathmandu Post. The Election Commission (EC) announced the final list of candidates for the upper house. The 24 candidates w
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24 members have been elected on January 29 unopposed to National Assembly (NA) from seven provincial assemblies, reports Kathmandu Post. The Election Commission (EC) announced the final list of candidates for the upper house. The 24 candidates were elected unopposed as no other contender filed nominations for those seats or some of the contenders withdrew their nominations. According to EC, 52 candidates will contest for the remaining 32 NA seats. Six candidates in Province-1, eight candidates in Province-2, one candidate in Province-4, three candidates in Province-5, six candidates in Province-7 were elected unopposed. The election will be held for all eight seats in Province-3, and 6. The NA election will be held on February 7. Of the 59-member NA, three members will be nominated by the President on the recommendation of Government. Meanwhile, Presidium Member of Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP-N) Rajendra Mahato at an interaction programme organized in the capital, Kathmandu on January 29 said that his party would not join the Government of the left alliance, reports The Himalayan Times. “The CPN-UML was against the constitution’s amendment even in the past and it is even today. There is no chance of RJP-N joining the left government in such circumstances,” Mahato said.
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January - 29 
Nine days before the end of their three-year tenure, the transitional justice bodies Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 29 requested the Government for anot
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Nine days before the end of their three-year tenure, the transitional justice bodies Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 29 requested the Government for another extension of their term, reports Kathmandu Post. The three-year term of the TRC and the CIEDP expires on February 7. Both the commissions have blamed non-cooperation from the Government and the political parties for their poor performance in looking into the war-era cases of human rights violations. Lack of resources and mandate to spend, coupled with inadequate staff and non-cooperation from political parties, are the reasons the commissions have cited for failing to investigate into a single case completely since their formation in February 2015.
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January - 29 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during a United National Party (UNP) rally held in Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa said that the National Unity Government (NUG) will continue under the leadership of the President Maithripala Sirisena until 2020 without a
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during a United National Party (UNP) rally held in Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa said that the National Unity Government (NUG) will continue under the leadership of the President Maithripala Sirisena until 2020 without any problems, reports Colombo Page on January 29. Addressing the rally, the Prime Minister pointed out that the majority of the seats in the parliament are with the United National Front (UNF), of which, the UNP is the main party. They will have a majority in parliament for the Government they will establish, he said.
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January - 29 
11 Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and four suicide bombers were killed and sixteen Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants on Marshal Fahim Military Academy in Kabul City, national capital, in Kabul Pro
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11 Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and four suicide bombers were killed and sixteen Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants on Marshal Fahim Military Academy in Kabul City, national capital, in Kabul Province, on January 29, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman Dawlat Waziri said five militants were involved in the predawn attack against the unit responsible for guarding the Marshal Fahim Military Academy, adds Gandhara. Waziri added that two suicide bombers blew themselves up, while two others were killed in the gunbattle, and one other was arrested alive by SFs. Khaama Pressadded that the coordinated attack was launched on a compound of the 111th Division of the army in Qargha area of Kabul City. A rocket launcher, four Ak-47 rifles, and a suicide attack vest were recovered during the operation
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January - 29 
A suicide bomber attempting to carry out the attack using a car bomb was killed by Afghan Security Forces ,near Terikh Nawar area in Marjah District of Helmand Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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A suicide bomber attempting to carry out the attack using a car bomb was killed by Afghan Security Forces ,near Terikh Nawar area in Marjah District of Helmand Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
A suicide bomber attempting to carry out the attack using a car bomb was killed by Afghan Security Forces, near Terikh Nawar area in Marjah District of Helmand Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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A suicide bomber attempting to carry out the attack using a car bomb was killed by Afghan Security Forces, near Terikh Nawar area in Marjah District of Helmand Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
Afghanistan Permanent UN Representative Mahmoud Saikal said on January 29 that Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had trained one of the militants who attacked Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports
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Afghanistan Permanent UN Representative Mahmoud Saikal said on January 29 that Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had trained one of the militants who attacked Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 29 
Eleven Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and four suicide bombers were killed, and sixteen Security Personnel injured in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants on Marshal Fahim Military Academy in Kabul City, national capital in Kabul Province o
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Eleven Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers and four suicide bombers were killed, and sixteen Security Personnel injured in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants on Marshal Fahim Military Academy in Kabul City, national capital in Kabul Province on January 29, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. Ministry of Defence (MoD) Spokesman Dawlat Waziri said five militants were involved in the predawn attack against the unit responsible for guarding the Marshal Fahim Military Academy, adds Gandhara. Waziri added that two suicide bombers blew themselves up, while two others were killed in the gunbattle, and one other was arrested alive by Security Forces (SFs).
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January - 29 
Four anti-vehicle mines were recovered and defused by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province and Sarkano District of Kunar province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30.
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Four anti-vehicle mines were recovered and defused by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province and Sarkano District of Kunar province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30.
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January - 29 
Further Khaama Press, reported that the coordinated attack was launched on a compound of the 111th division of the army in Qargha area of Kabul City. A rocket launcher, four Ak-47 rifles, and a suicide attack vest were recovered during the operation.
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Further Khaama Press, reported that the coordinated attack was launched on a compound of the 111th division of the army in Qargha area of Kabul City. A rocket launcher, four Ak-47 rifles, and a suicide attack vest were recovered during the operation.
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January - 29 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and stated that “The Afghan Security Forces are demonstrating bravery and resil
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and stated that “The Afghan Security Forces are demonstrating bravery and resilience, keeping up the pressure against insurgents across the country. NATO is firmly committed to supporting them as they develop their skills and capabilities, and we are increasing the size of our Resolute Support (RS) training mission” , reports Khaama Press on January 30.
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January - 29 
One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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One Taliban militant was killed by Afghan Security Forces in an unspecified District of Laghman Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
Pentagon Spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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Pentagon Spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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January - 29 
Pentagon spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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Pentagon spokesman Army Colonel Rob Manning in a statement on January 29 emphasised that Taliban was not gaining ground in Afghanistan, reports Pajhwok Afghan news.
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January - 29 
States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.Meanwhile, General Joseph
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States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.Meanwhile, General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM), said that the recent attacks by militants in Afghanistan will not impact the US commitment to Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on January 29. "(The attacks do) not impact our commitment to Afghanistan, our commitment to the mission and seeing this through and our commitment about making sure that the Afghan National Security Forces have what they need to deal with this particular enemy," he stated. "As horrible as this is, to me, it strengthens our resolve to help them move forward," he added.
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January - 29 
The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 30 raided an Islamic State (IS) facility linked to the attack on the Afghan National Army (ANA) 111th Military Corps Unit in Kabul on January 29; in Police district 5 in Qala-e-Wahid area of
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 30 raided an Islamic State (IS) facility linked to the attack on the Afghan National Army (ANA) 111th Military Corps Unit in Kabul on January 29; in Police district 5 in Qala-e-Wahid area of Kabul City, the national capital, in the Kabul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. “There are Rocket Propelled Guns (RPGs), there is a suicide vest, each box in it has two kilograms of explosives, each of them has eight kilograms weight,” said one unnamed NDS Officer, adds Tolo News.
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January - 29 
Twenty-seven militants and three Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed, while seventeen militants and five ANA soldiers were injured in a joint military operation (JMO) conducted by Security forces (SFs) in Qara Bagh District and Ghazni Cit
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Twenty-seven militants and three Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed, while seventeen militants and five ANA soldiers were injured in a joint military operation (JMO) conducted by Security forces (SFs) in Qara Bagh District and Ghazni City the provincial capital of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30. Three vehicles, seven motorcycles and a machine gun were destroyed in the operation.
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January - 29 
Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strike by United States (US) near Khargi village in Achin district of Nangarhar Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strike by United States (US) near Khargi village in Achin district of Nangarhar Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 29 
United States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Meanwhile, General
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United States (US) President Donald Trump told visiting members of the UN Security Council on January 29 that the US would no longer talk with the Taliban following the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. Meanwhile, General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM), said that the recent attacks by militants in Afghanistan will not impact the US commitment to Afghanistan, reports Tolo News on January 29. "(The attacks do) not impact our commitment to Afghanistan, our commitment to the mission and seeing this through and our commitment about making sure that the Afghan National Security Forces have what they need to deal with this particular enemy," he stated. "As horrible as this is, to me, it strengthens our resolve to help them move forward," he added.
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January - 30 
A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF Battalion and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sonali Soren from her residen
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A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF Battalion and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sonali Soren from her residence at Sukul Bathan village under Chakai Police Station area in Jamui District on January 30, reports UNI. She visited her residence in connection with a tribal festival. Sonali Soren was an active member of the CPI-Maoist women squad and she was absconding. The Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from her residence.
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January - 30 
Assam Chief Minister (CM) on January 29 assured the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council that Dima Hasao District would not be allowed to be included in ‘greater Nagalim’, reports The Telegraph. Earlier there were speculations that
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Assam Chief Minister (CM) on January 29 assured the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council that Dima Hasao District would not be allowed to be included in ‘greater Nagalim’, reports The Telegraph. Earlier there were speculations that Dima Hasao would be part of ‘greater Nagalim’ as a part of agreement between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) of Nagaland. Additionally, the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured Assam CM that territorial integrity of Assam and other northeastern states will not be compromised when the final Naga peace accord is inked, reports Economic Times on January 29. The CM apprised Singh about the situation in the state's Dima Hasao District where protests against the demand for a "Greater Nagalim" claimed two lives.
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January - 30 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militant, identified as A. Konyak from Kohima on January 30, reports Northeast Today. He was a ‘kilonser’ (minister) of the militant
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a Khaplang faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militant, identified as A. Konyak from Kohima on January 30, reports Northeast Today. He was a ‘kilonser’ (minister) of the militant group. The arrested militant was reportedly involved in extortion activities.
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January - 30 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman leader in separate incidents from Kondagaon and Bijapur Districts on January 30, reports UNI. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) ar
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman leader in separate incidents from Kondagaon and Bijapur Districts on January 30, reports UNI. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested Balmati Korram (21), an active member of Amdai Local Operation Squad (LOS), who was associated in several cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence and ambush on Police parties, during a search operation in Chitpani forest under Mardapal Police Station limit in Kondagaon District. She was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on her head, announced by State Government, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav. In the second incident, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force personnel arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres from Jangla forest from Bijapur District. All the three arrested cadres, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, were carrying a reward ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 10,000.
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January - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Sabari Area Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ Ubba Mohan alias Sunil surrendered to the Police in Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on January 30, reports The
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Sabari Area Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ Ubba Mohan alias Sunil surrendered to the Police in Bhadrachalam in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on January 30, reports The Hindu. According to Police, Mohan, an active armed cadre of the outfit and was involved in several incidents of Maoist violence along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, gave himself up before Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunil Dutt in the temple town. He quit the armed struggle due to deteriorating health condition.
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January - 30 
Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO), a joint front of tribal and civil organisations in the state has called for called for a State-wide general strike on February 1, reports Morung Express. CCNTHCO has been
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Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO), a joint front of tribal and civil organisations in the state has called for called for a State-wide general strike on February 1, reports Morung Express. CCNTHCO has been demanding the postponement of State Assembly elections until finding peaceful solution to the ongoing talks between Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM).
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January - 30 
Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant identified as Chongtham Suresh Singh alias Thoi alias Ghee was arrested from Khurai Angom Maning Leikai in Imphal East District on January 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A pisto
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant identified as Chongtham Suresh Singh alias Thoi alias Ghee was arrested from Khurai Angom Maning Leikai in Imphal East District on January 30, reports Imphal Free Press. A pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.
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January - 30 
Militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon) identified as Ashem Rishikanta was arrested from the vicinity of Eastern Shine ground in Tengnoupal District on January 30, reports E-pao.
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Militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon) identified as Ashem Rishikanta was arrested from the vicinity of Eastern Shine ground in Tengnoupal District on January 30, reports E-pao.
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January - 30 
National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for killing of a sexual assault suspect on January 30 at Khongjom-Samaram Lamkhai Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Earlier UNLF had claimed responsibility for killing of another ind
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) has claimed responsibility for killing of a sexual assault suspect on January 30 at Khongjom-Samaram Lamkhai Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Earlier UNLF had claimed responsibility for killing of another individual on January, who was accused on sexual assault.
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January - 30 
Pakistan resumed heavy shelling along Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District, prompting the district administration to make five relief camps again operational in the town in which 700 to 800 border dwellers were camping while t
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Pakistan resumed heavy shelling along Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District, prompting the district administration to make five relief camps again operational in the town in which 700 to 800 border dwellers were camping while the State Government on January 30 deputed a high-level team to the border town for on-spot assessment of the ‘tense situation’ after the issue echoed in the Assembly, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan army suddenly started raining mortars and bullets with automatic and semi-automatic weapons targeting half a dozen villages and forward posts of the Army in Nowshera sector, forcing the Indian troops to retaliate effectively to silence the Pakistani guns. Heavy exchange of shelling continued for two hours.Pakistan resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing along LoC at Dharati, Sohala and Panjani areas of Balakote in Poonch District. The Indian side retaliated effectively, leading to heavy exchanges.
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January - 30 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on January 30 accused Pakistan-based terror outfits of ‘conspiring to wage war against Indian Government’ by providing funds to foment trouble in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. NI
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on January 30 accused Pakistan-based terror outfits of ‘conspiring to wage war against Indian Government’ by providing funds to foment trouble in the Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior. NIA told Additional Sessions Judge Tarun Sherawat that Pakistan-based outfits have been passing on money through hawala channels and alleged that officials of country’s High Commission were also playing an active role. The NIA had on January 18 filed its 12,794-page charge sheet, along with annexures, against 12 people including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) head Syed Salahuddin. Both Saeed and Salahuddin are absconding, it said.A conspiracy under the supervision of Pakistan-based organisations was hatched. The accused persons were working in connivance with Saeed and Salahuddin to raise funds for the terror activities,” special public prosecutor and senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing for NIA, said. The submissions were made by the agency when the court asked what evidence they had gathered to try the accused. The agency alleged that High Commission officials were passing money through arrested businessman Zahoor Watali, who would hand it over to separatists after deducting his cut. He is currently in judicial custody. Besides Pakistan-based terrorists Saeed and Salahuddin, and Watali, the agency has also named hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s son-in-law Altaf Shah alias Altaf Fantoosh, Bashir Ahmad Bhat and photo journalist Kamran Yusuf, who has been identified along with Javed Ahmad Bhat as a stone pelter.Hurriyat Conference leaders Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate, Mohammad Akbar Khanday and Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal have also been charged by the agency. It alleged that the arrested accused were associated with “Hurriyat Conference and were prominent members of the society and that they had conspired to generate funds for the terror activities to oppose the lawful government of Jammu and Kashmir”. The NIA also submitted that a calendar, allegedly issued by the Hurriyat Conference, was recovered from Altaf Ahmad Funtoosh, mentioned the activities they conduct. Luthra said the “people who get hurt or killed in action by the security forces were hailed as martyrs” and claim “freedom as their goal”. “It’s a misconceived cause,” he said. Letter heads of Hizbul Mujahideen were recovered from some of the arrested accused, the agency claimed, adding that Geelani had termed Afzal Guru a hero of Kashmir. The court posted the matter for consideration of the charge sheet on February 1.
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January - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet into stone pelting and terror financing in Jammu and Kashmir will include the role of a Pakistan High Commission official in funding separatists, and has estimated the flow of at least INR 200 cror
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet into stone pelting and terror financing in Jammu and Kashmir will include the role of a Pakistan High Commission official in funding separatists, and has estimated the flow of at least INR 200 crore into the Valley to fuel protests and stone pelting, it is learnt, reports The Indian Express on January 30 (today). The NIA on January 19 had filed a 12,794-page charge sheet against 12 people including Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin and top rung separatist leaders. The court is likely to take cognisance of the charge sheet on January 30. Sources said the charge sheet has included evidence against the Pakistan High Commission. Union Ministry of Home Ministry (UMHA) sources said that an officer of the rank of First Secretary has been identified. “The Pakistan High Commission official allegedly acted with Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmed Watali to facilitate funds to top Hurriyat leadership,” sources said. Watali was arrested by the NIA and is among the 12 charge sheeted. He is presently in judicial custody. According to an UMHA official, “Investigations have delved into secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the close nexus between Hurriyat and militant outfits such as LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] and HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen] and how Pakistan is using these militants groups and Hurriyat to create trouble in the valley. Evidence has also been collected from open sources and speeches of Hafiz Saeed, Salahuddin and Syed Ahmed Shah Geelani.” Investigators claimed a sum of nearly INR 200 crore was pumped into the valley to fund stone pelting and protests in 2016-17. In a statement on January 19, the NIA claimed the investigation brought out that the secessionist and separatist leaders belonging to the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) have established a network throughout the Kashmir Valley who incite youth to attack all symbols of Indian sovereignty, especially Indian security forces deployed for the maintenance of law and order. “Under the overall guidance and instructions from Hafiz Saeed, Salahuddin and their Pakistani handlers, the separatist leaders of Jammu and Kashmir and stone-pelters form strategies and action-plans to launch violent protests and communicate the same to the masses in the form of ‘protest calendars’ released through newspapers, social media and religious leaders, creating an atmosphere of terror and fear in the State of Jammu and Kashmir,” the agency stated.
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January - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for allegedly threatening a Police Officer at Vellamunda in Kerala in 2014 for conducting anti-Maoist operations on January
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for allegedly threatening a Police Officer at Vellamunda in Kerala in 2014 for conducting anti-Maoist operations on January 30, reports Business Standard. The accused CPI-Maoist cadres are identified as Kanya (34), a native of Mavinakere village in Chikkamagaluru District in Karnataka, and two absconders--Mahesh and Geetha of Raichur and Dakshina Kannada Districts of Karnataka. The accused have been charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections related to criminal conspiracy, sedition, provisions of the Arms Act and anti-terror law.
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January - 30 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an individual identified as Thokchom Ratan, at Samaram Lamkhai in Thoubal District on January 30, reports Imphal Free Press. Earlier United National Liberation Front (UNLF) had claimed responsibility for killing
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an individual identified as Thokchom Ratan, at Samaram Lamkhai in Thoubal District on January 30, reports Imphal Free Press. Earlier United National Liberation Front (UNLF) had claimed responsibility for killing of another man accused of sexual assault at Lamsang Khunou area in Imphal West District on January 4.
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January - 30 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 30 slammed Pakistan for continuously violating the ceasefire agreement with India despite giving assurance not to do so, saying Islamabad should not misinterpret ‘powerful’ India’s
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on January 30 slammed Pakistan for continuously violating the ceasefire agreement with India despite giving assurance not to do so, saying Islamabad should not misinterpret ‘powerful’ India’s ‘decency’, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir has increased over the past two weeks. Fourteen people, including eight civilians, have been killed in the shelling since January 18, according to the State Police. “Three-four days ago, Pakistan Rangers held a flag meeting with our BSF DG. (The Rangers) assured that the ceasefire violation would not take place. But despite this, Pakistan has been violating ceasefire,” Singh said. “Not saying much, I just want to say our politeness and decency has a limit and we want to maintain good relations with all and also with our neighbours. But our decency should not be wrongly interpreted,” he said. “India is no more a weak country. India has now become a powerful country.” Singh said Pakistan, being a neighbour, should have a friendly attitude towards India, but added that the fencing of the Indo-Pak border was underway at a rapid pace.
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January - 30 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion has killed eight people including three women and a child at Maqbal area of Kurram Agency on January 30, reports Daily Times. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion has killed eight people including three women and a child at Maqbal area of Kurram Agency on January 30, reports Daily Times. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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January - 30 
Pakistan handed over 27 individuals suspected of having ties to the Afghan Taliban and Haqqani Network to Afghanistan in 2017, reports Daily Times. In a series of tweets, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Mohammad Faisal on January 30 said that
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Pakistan handed over 27 individuals suspected of having ties to the Afghan Taliban and Haqqani Network to Afghanistan in 2017, reports Daily Times. In a series of tweets, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Mohammad Faisal on January 30 said that Pakistan is continuing to push any suspected Afghan Taliban and Haqqani elements with a view to “prevent them from using our soil for any terrorist activity in Afghanistan”. The suspected militants were handed over to Afghanistan in November 2017, he sai
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January - 30 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Publicity Department Chief Yogesh Bhattarai speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Sunsari Chapter in Dharan city of Sunsari District on January 30 said that the proposed
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Publicity Department Chief Yogesh Bhattarai speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Sunsari Chapter in Dharan city of Sunsari District on January 30 said that the proposed unification between CPN-UML and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) can’t be defined as surrender, reports Kathmandu Post. He said that the party will be unified with the formation of a new Government, remarking that the unification will be done officially after making the party policy uniform, ideology and structural framework of the organization. He added that the two parties will dissolve to become one by accepting each other’s existence.
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January - 30 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia during his inspection of the security measures at the annual Amar Ekushey Book Fair’s venues – Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan – in the capital, Dhaka city on January
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia during his inspection of the security measures at the annual Amar Ekushey Book Fair’s venues – Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan – in the capital, Dhaka city on January 30 warned that legal action will be taken against the writer and publisher if any book hurting religious sentiment or disrupting communal harmony is published during the Book Fair, reports Dhaka Tribune. “If we receive information on any such book, the committee will evaluate them first. Then, legal measures will follow, if necessary, in line with the law related to the type of crime,” he said.
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January - 30 
Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Chairman C.V.K. Sivagnanam told a news conference that it is meaningless to continue with the ban imposed on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) within Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirroron January 30. "Eig
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Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Chairman C.V.K. Sivagnanam told a news conference that it is meaningless to continue with the ban imposed on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) within Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirroron January 30. "Eight years has lapsed since the war ended with even former LTTE members joining mainstream politics after surrendering their weapons and in such a scenario continuing with the ban on the LTTE is meaningless," he said. The chairman said the LTTE wanted to win the rights of the Tamil people and the Tamil political leaders are also engaged in politics with the same intention. He said the time had come to consider the release of all LTTE suspects in custody and allow them to integrate into society after taking the necessary legal precautions and withdrawing the ban on the LTTE.
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January - 30 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at an election rally in Vavuniya District on January 30 said that the Government will implement the Enforced Disappearance Bill soon, reports Daily Mirror. “The government has already got the Enforced Di
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at an election rally in Vavuniya District on January 30 said that the Government will implement the Enforced Disappearance Bill soon, reports Daily Mirror. “The government has already got the Enforced Disappearance Bill approved and is now ready to implement it,” he said.
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January - 30 
209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif said that twelve Taliban militants were killed and four others injured when militant base was attacked by Security Forces (SFs) in a ground operation in Qara Shaikhi area of an unspecified D
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209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif said that twelve Taliban militants were killed and four others injured when militant base was attacked by Security Forces (SFs) in a ground operation in Qara Shaikhi area of an unspecified District in Faryab Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
27 militants and three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed, while 17 militants and five ANA soldiers were injured in a joint military operation (JMO) conducted by Security forces (SFs) in Qara Bagh District and Ghazni City, the provincial
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27 militants and three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed, while 17 militants and five ANA soldiers were injured in a joint military operation (JMO) conducted by Security forces (SFs) in Qara Bagh District and Ghazni City, the provincial capital of Ghazni Province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30. Three vehicles, seven motorcycles and a machine gun were destroyed in the operation.
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January - 30 
Afghanistan Permanent UN Representative Mahmoud Saikal said on January 29 that Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had trained one of the militants who attacked Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, re
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Afghanistan Permanent UN Representative Mahmoud Saikal said on January 29 that Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had trained one of the militants who attacked Kabul Intercontinental Hotel on January 20, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
Four anti-vehicle mines were recovered and defused by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province and Sarkano District of Kunar province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30.
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Four anti-vehicle mines were recovered and defused by Afghan National Army (ANA) in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province and Sarkano District of Kunar province, reports Bakhtar News on January 30.
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January - 30 
Nine Taliban militants including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Nine Taliban militants including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and stated that “The Afghan Security Forces are demonstrating bravery and
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and stated that “The Afghan Security Forces are demonstrating bravery and resilience, keeping up the pressure against insurgents across the country. NATO is firmly committed to supporting them as they develop their skills and capabilities, and we are increasing the size of our Resolute Support (RS) training mission”, reports Khaama Press on January 30.
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January - 30 
Separately, nine Taliban militants, including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Separately, nine Taliban militants, including a ‘highway commander’ were killed in clashes with SFs in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 30 
The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 30 raided an Islamic State (IS) facility linked to the attack on the Afghan National Army (ANA) 111th Military Corps Unit in Kabul on January 29; in Police district 5 in Qala-e-Wahid area of Kabul
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS) on January 30 raided an Islamic State (IS) facility linked to the attack on the Afghan National Army (ANA) 111th Military Corps Unit in Kabul on January 29; in Police district 5 in Qala-e-Wahid area of Kabul City, the national capital in the Kabul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. “There are Rocket Propelled Guns (RPGs), there is a suicide vest, each box in it has two kilograms of explosives, each of them has eight kilograms weight,” said one (unnamed) NDS Officer, adds Tolo News.
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January - 30 
The United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan briefing reporters on his visit to Afghanistan on January 30 said that all militant groups in Afghanistan are ready to the join peace process except the Taliban, reports Tolo News
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The United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan briefing reporters on his visit to Afghanistan on January 30 said that all militant groups in Afghanistan are ready to the join peace process except the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “While in Kabul, I had the opportunity to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and other Government leaders. During each of these meetings, Afghanistan's leadership made it clear to me that despite the recent tragic events, the Afghan Government will continue to work to create the necessary conditions to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table and establish an environment for a sustained peace.... Unfortunately, at this stage everyone but the Taliban appears ready for peace. The Taliban's reprehensible attacks targeting innocent civilians demonstrate that they are not ready to enter into good faith peace negotiations,” said Sullivan.
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January - 30 
Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strike by United States (US) near Khargi village in Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in drone-strike by United States (US) near Khargi village in Achin District of Nangarhar Province on January 29, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 30 
Twenty-six Taliban militants were killed and twenty others injured in drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Khaama Press.
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Twenty-six Taliban militants were killed and twenty others injured in drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in the Andar District of Ghazni Province on January 30, reports Khaama Press.
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January - 30 
Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said that 36 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and thirteen others were injured in clearance operations conducted with support of air and artillery forces by Afghan National Defense and Security F
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Ministry of Defense (MoD) Afghanistan said that 36 militants (affiliation not specified) were killed and thirteen others were injured in clearance operations conducted with support of air and artillery forces by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Urozgan, Zabul, Faryab, Baghlan, Nimroz and Helmand Provinces, reports Bakhtar News on January 31.
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January - 30 
One person with 80 kilograms of narcotics was arrested by Police at a check post in Park Shahr area of Sheberghan–Mazar Highway in an unspecified District of Jawzjan Province on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Hafiz Khashi, Se
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One person with 80 kilograms of narcotics was arrested by Police at a check post in Park Shahr area of Sheberghan–Mazar Highway in an unspecified District of Jawzjan Province on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Hafiz Khashi, Security Official for Jawzjan Police Command confirmed the incident.
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January - 30 
A Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Bismillah alias Ayoubi was arrested by Afghan National Police (ANP) in Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on January 31. The Provincial Police Commandment (un
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A Taliban local ‘commander’ identified as Bismillah alias Ayoubi was arrested by Afghan National Police (ANP) in Chaparhar District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on January 31. The Provincial Police Commandment (unnamed) in a statement confirmed the arrest and said that Bismillah was operating under the Taliban group leader Ghazi Mansoor.
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January - 31 
The Army has submitted its version of the January 27 incident, when its convoy was attacked in Shopian District, to the Jammu and Kashmir Police and explained its reasons for opening fire at the stone pelting mob, officials said on January 31, adds&n
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The Army has submitted its version of the January 27 incident, when its convoy was attacked in Shopian District, to the Jammu and Kashmir Police and explained its reasons for opening fire at the stone pelting mob, officials said on January 31, adds Daily Excelsior. According to the Army’s narrative, submitted on January 30, the force’s convoy was attacked by a group of stone pelters and its personnel resorted to firing to save themselves, the officials said. The Army’s version comes after the State Police registered an FIR (First Information Report) about the incident in Ganovpora area of Shopian in south Kashmir in which two youths were killed. One more person succumbed to his injuries on January 31, raising the toll to three. It has claimed it opened firing in self defence after seven of its personnel were injured. The Army has also submitted photographs of the vehicles damaged in the stone pelting. The State Government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.
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January - 31 
Thousands of people from Narpora and its adjoining villages took part in the funeral of the youth amid protests. A spontaneous strike was observed in Shopian District on 7th consecutive day on January 31 while as the neighbouring Pulwama returned to
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Thousands of people from Narpora and its adjoining villages took part in the funeral of the youth amid protests. A spontaneous strike was observed in Shopian District on 7th consecutive day on January 31 while as the neighbouring Pulwama returned to normal on January 31 after remaining shut for five days but the District, however, observed shutdown again on January 31 after Rayees’s death. Shops and commercial establishments were closed in the twin districts while as transport was off the roads. Soon after the funeral of Ganie was over, clashes erupted between youths and security forces at Shopian, Pulwama, Muran Chowk and Rajpora Chowk. Police fired teargas to disperse the protesters.
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January - 31 
Two NNC militants were arrested at DC chowk area in Dimapur District on January 31 by AR, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants were identified as Mar Longkumar and Moatumsu Jamir.
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Two NNC militants were arrested at DC chowk area in Dimapur District on January 31 by AR, reports Morung Express. The arrested militants were identified as Mar Longkumar and Moatumsu Jamir.
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January - 31 
One of the founding members of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Abdus Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqeer has confirmed that Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal went to Pakistan in 2008 and living in Karachi (Pakistan) under the ‘protection’ of Pakistan
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One of the founding members of Indian Mujahideen (IM)—Abdus Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqeer has confirmed that Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal went to Pakistan in 2008 and living in Karachi (Pakistan) under the ‘protection’ of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since then, reports One India on February 01. During the interrogation, Subhan claimed that he had gone to Pakistan in 2008 and recently travelled to Nepal. Upon his return to India, his intentions were to revive the Indian Mujahideen group. After the ban imposed on IM in 2002, the group was directionless and divided into two sub-categories—a moderate category believed in fighting a legal battle against the ban, led by Shahid Badr Falahi, and a violent category that was led by Safdar Nagori that believed in adopting violence to avenge the ban, said Abdus Subhan.
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January - 31 
Delhi’s Patiala House court on January 31 dismissed the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in an alleged money laundering case related to terror funding, reports The Indian Express. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is prob
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Delhi’s Patiala House court on January 31 dismissed the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in an alleged money laundering case related to terror funding, reports The Indian Express. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing a case of terror funding against Shah based on a case first registered by Delhi Police’s Special Cell after arrest of an alleged hawala (illegal money transfer) dealer named Aslam Wani, who reportedly claimed that he passed on INR 2.25 crore to Shah. Wani was arrested in August 2005.
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January - 31 
A civilian abducted on January 30 was rescued and five militants of the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) were arrested from Ayomiti village area in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express on February 1
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A civilian abducted on January 30 was rescued and five militants of the Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) were arrested from Ayomiti village area in Dimapur District, reports Morung Express on February 1. The militants have been identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Khoto, ‘major’ Rikhum, ‘major’ Athsong Chang’, ‘captain’ John Pomei and ‘corporal’ Shitmong. Two pistols, two magazines and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militants.
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January - 31 
Four unidentified militants of United Naga People Council/Ching Tam Liberation Army (UNPC/CTLA) were arrested on January 31 from Imphal West District, stated official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two pistols, a grenade and ammunition were
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Four unidentified militants of United Naga People Council/Ching Tam Liberation Army (UNPC/CTLA) were arrested on January 31 from Imphal West District, stated official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. Two pistols, a grenade and ammunition were recovered from the militants.
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January - 31 
The Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 31, had telephonic conversation with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed the need to ‘end’ the terrorist safe havens in the neighbourhood nation—giving a clear ref
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The Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on January 31, had telephonic conversation with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed the need to ‘end’ the terrorist safe havens in the neighbourhood nation—giving a clear reference of Pakistan, reports The Indian Express. The 20-minute telephonic conversation between Modi and Ghani reflected the shared concern of terrorist attack in Kabul and assessment of Pakistan’s involvement in Afghanistan, said an unnamed source from the Cabinet Secretariat in New Delhi. In his tweet, the Afghan President Ghani has stated that— “PM Modi called me to offer condolences on the recent senseless killings of civilians across (sic) #AFG by the enemies of humanity. We discussed the need for an end to terrorist sanctuaries in our neighbourhood. India has always been a good friend of Afghans, sharing our pain and grief.”
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January - 31 
A three-member action team of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Irpa Usendi, cousin to Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) and ‘commander’ of Perimili Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) Sainath, at a busy weekly market in Eta
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A three-member action team of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Irpa Usendi, cousin to Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) and ‘commander’ of Perimili Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) Sainath, at a busy weekly market in Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on January 31, reports The Times of India. Usendi, who was one of the accused in the case of arson at the site of Surjagarh mining project of Llyods Mining and Energy Limited when 80 vehicles were set ablaze by the Maoists on December 30, 2016. The rebels had strewn pamphlets over the body in which they had labelled him as 'Police informer'. Usendi, along with another person identified as Raja Rajasthani, worked as labour contractors at the mining site. He was initially quizzed by the Police for his role in the arson but was not arrested. In February in 2017 Usendi was arrested carrying cash INR 400,000 in a vehicle during a joint checking of Police and Revenue Department prior to the elections. After Usendi failed to explain the source of the cash, he was booked for being a conduit between the mining company representatives and the Maoists. He was later released on bail. Usendi had been under scanner of the Security Forces (SFs) as a covert Maoist sympathizer as he had a habit of flaunting his connections to the top rebel leader.
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January - 31 
Official twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) tweeted on January 31 that a militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as ‘private’ Honglant Pangtha was arrested from Changlang District. A
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Official twitter handle of Assam Rifles (AR) tweeted on January 31 that a militant of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), identified as ‘private’ Honglant Pangtha was arrested from Changlang District. A pistol and ammunition was recovered from him.
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January - 31 
Pakistani troops on January 31 again violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri Districts, prompting retaliation by Indian Army, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border in Mankote sector of Po
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Pakistani troops on January 31 again violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri Districts, prompting retaliation by Indian Army, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border in Mankote sector of Poonch District began around 5 pm and was continuing intermittently from both sides, reports said. They added that Pakistani troops targeted forward posts and villages in Dabraj, Balnoi and Narh of Mankote with small and heavy weapons. There was no report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing. Pakistan again violated ceasefire in Nowshera in Rajauri District forward by resorting to small arms firing and mortar shelling.Reports said Pakistani troops had also resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling for 15 minutes in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district last evening (January 30). Besides Krishna Ghati sector, Pakistani troops had pounded half a dozen villages in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.
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January - 31 
A youth, identified as Rayees Ahmad Ganie (19) who was injured in Army firing in Shopian District on January 27, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar on January 31 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported e
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A youth, identified as Rayees Ahmad Ganie (19) who was injured in Army firing in Shopian District on January 27, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS hospital in Srinagar on January 31 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. As SATP reported earlier, two civilians were killed and several persons injured when Army fired on a group of violent protestors in Shopian District of South Kashmir on January 27. The protestors pelted stones on an Army Force convoy passing through Ganovpora village in Shopian District.
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January - 31 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Madhuban Police Station area in Giridih District on January 31, reports T
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Madhuban Police Station area in Giridih District on January 31, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of State Police and the CRPF were conducting search operations in Parasnath Hills on the outskirts of Mohanpur village, 40 kilometres from Giridih District Headquarters and 200 kilometres from State capital, Ranchi. Around 5.30am, Security Forces (SFs) spotted some CPI-Maoist cadres who opened fire as the team approached them, compelling SFs to retaliate. The encounter lasted for around 15 minutes, but the CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee. Our preliminary inquiries suggest that Sunil Manjhi's squad was involved in it. Sunil is a Special Area Committee Member (SACM) of the CPI-Maoist. There are 20-25 members in his squad and they have reportedly taken shelter in Madhuban forest, said CRPF Deputy Commandant cum Public Relations Officer, Prakash Chandra Badal. One of the injured personnel was identified as CRPF constable, Veer Singh, while the identities of the other two Police officers are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 31 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) in Chumukedima in Dimapur District on January 31, reports Morung express. The arrested militant was identified as Meyitipa Yaden Ao. The arrested mi
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) in Chumukedima in Dimapur District on January 31, reports Morung express. The arrested militant was identified as Meyitipa Yaden Ao. The arrested militant was involved in extortion.
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January - 31 
In connection to the low-intensity blast at the Bodh Gaya temple in Gaya District of Bihar on January 19, the Kolkata Police on January 31 arrested two operatives of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Paigamber Sheikh (24) and Jamir
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In connection to the low-intensity blast at the Bodh Gaya temple in Gaya District of Bihar on January 19, the Kolkata Police on January 31 arrested two operatives of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Paigamber Sheikh (24) and Jamirul Sheikh (31), reports First Post. During the preliminary interrogation, both accused has revealed their connection with JMB and conspiracy of planting an Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the Bodh Gaya temple during Dalai Lama’s visit, said the Deputy Commission of Police (DCP) of the Special Task Force (STF) Murlidhar Sharma. Both accused Paigamber Sheikh and Jamirul Sheikh are residents of Murshidabad of Malda Administrative Division in West Bengal. The Kolkata Police arrested Paigamber Sheikh from his residence in Kankuria Gram of Murshidabad in Malda District, whereas Jamirul Sheikh was arrested from Phanisdewa of Darjeeling District in West Bengal. The Central and State investigation agencies are probing the matter and the guilty persons will be given stringent punishment, said Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while inaugurating the ‘Bauddh Mahotsav’ at the Kaalchakra Maidan of the Bodh Gaya temple on February 01.
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January - 31 
Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a
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Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a huge section of area in and around the Kanu Tea Estate has been cordoned off. Earlier, tension erupted along the Assam-Arunachal border in Charaideo District after miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly vandalized a tea estate on January 22, reports The Sentinel on February 2.
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January - 31 
During the probe of the conversion case of an unidentified woman from Kerala, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that she was forced to follow the preaching and become a disciple of an Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, reports One India on
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During the probe of the conversion case of an unidentified woman from Kerala, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that she was forced to follow the preaching and become a disciple of an Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, reports One India on February 01. Although, the NIA has registered the case against nine persons accused for conspiring a fraud marriage between Mohammad Riyaz/Riyas and the woman, and forcing her to convert to Islam. Originally, the woman is a resident of Gujarat.
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January - 31 
Afghan Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak, National Directorate of Intelligence (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanekzai and Afghanistan Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal, held detailed talks on security cooperation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on
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Afghan Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak, National Directorate of Intelligence (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanekzai and Afghanistan Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal, held detailed talks on security cooperation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on January 31, reports Daily Times. Both sides also agreed to continue negotiations and a Pakistani delegation is likely to visit Kabul on February 3 for follow up talks and share “Pakistan’s concerns about the presence of militants on the Afghan side of the border,” a Pakistani source said. The surprise visit of the top Afghanistan delegation and talks follows a string of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.
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January - 31 
The Pakistani Government on January 31 decided to extend the stay of over 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan for another two months, reports Daily Times. The decision to give the sixth extension to Afghan refugees was made in the
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The Pakistani Government on January 31 decided to extend the stay of over 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan for another two months, reports Daily Times. The decision to give the sixth extension to Afghan refugees was made in the federal cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, said the PM’s spokesman. It was also agreed to extend the period for the proof of registration (PoR) cards for Afghan refugees living in Pakistan which automatically lost their legal status on Dec 31, 2017.
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January - 31 
The Election commission (EC) has printed 10,000 ballot papers for the National Assembly (NA) election slated for February 7, reports The Himalayan Times on February 1. There are 2,055 NA election voters — 1,505 chiefs and deputy chief
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The Election commission (EC) has printed 10,000 ballot papers for the National Assembly (NA) election slated for February 7, reports The Himalayan Times on February 1. There are 2,055 NA election voters — 1,505 chiefs and deputy chiefs of 753 local levels and 550 provincial assembly members. EC Spokesperson Navaraj Dhakal said the poll panel had printed four types of ballot papers required for the NA election. Each voter will use four types of ballot papers. “We have completed printing of ballot papers required for NA election,” said Dhakal, adding that those ballot papers will be transported to the respective provinces by February 4.
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January - 31 
Following assurances from top political leaders that they will ‘extend every possible support’ in the investigation process, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 31 wrote to the Ministry of Pe
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Following assurances from top political leaders that they will ‘extend every possible support’ in the investigation process, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) on January 31 wrote to the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, seeking extension of its tenure by one year as provisioned in the ordinance authenticated by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on January 19, reports The Himalayan Times. The ordinance provisions that the Government can extend the tenure of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the CIEDP by one year, if the two transitional justice mechanisms request for the same, stating valid reasons for their failure to complete their jobs in the stipulated time. The CIEDP took a decision to seek extension after consulting Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in the past week. The commissions were formed in 2015 with a two-year term to investigate conflict-era human rights violations. They were awarded the first one-year extension in February 2017. Their extended tenure is set to expire on February 10. Of the total 3,093 complaints received, the CIEDP has recommended 2,258 complaints for detailed investigation after completing preliminary investigation. Detailed investigations have begun into around 200 complaints.
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January - 31 
Arakan Rohjngya Salvation Army (ARSA) Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Amar Jununi said in a statement on January 31 said that it will not carry out attacks at the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar or in any other part
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Arakan Rohjngya Salvation Army (ARSA) Commander-in-Chief Ataullah Abu Amar Jununi said in a statement on January 31 said that it will not carry out attacks at the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar or in any other part of the country, as their attacks are only conducted to defend themselves from the “terrorist Burmese (Myanmar) Government”, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said: “ARSA guarantees that we will not carry out any attack whatsoever inside the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, as we respect the sovereignty of the country which is assisting millions of Rohingya people on humanitarian grounds. ARSA, in principle, strictly does not allow any of our members to attack civilians, their places of worship or properties, regardless of their religious and ethnic background.”
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January - 31 
A ‘commander’ of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a gunfight with Police in Dhalarchar area of Pabna District on January 31, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Julhash Mondol (42). Police recover
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A ‘commander’ of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in a gunfight with Police in Dhalarchar area of Pabna District on January 31, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Julhash Mondol (42). Police recovered two pipe guns, one pistol, seven bullets, two machetes and some other sharp weapons from the spot.
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January - 31 
In a major political development, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has outlined a framework of the next polls-time Government that will be smaller in size with limited jurisdiction and will carry out only routine work on January 31, reports The Dail
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In a major political development, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has outlined a framework of the next polls-time Government that will be smaller in size with limited jurisdiction and will carry out only routine work on January 31, reports The Daily Star. The Prime Minister came up with the formula in Parliament, rejecting the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s demand for an election-time supportive Government which she termed “unconstitutional”. "Our government will always uphold democracy. We will never accept any government system which is unconstitutional," she said in a scripted answer to a question. The polls-time government will be smaller in size. It will only carry out its routine work during the election and will not make any decisions on policy matters,” she said.
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January - 31 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on January 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Atiullah (22) and Maksedul Islam (23).
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on January 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Atiullah (22) and Maksedul Islam (23). RAB recovered one kilogram of gunpowder-like substance and bomb making materials including soda, circuits, and batteries from the duo.
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January - 31 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in its manifesto for the forthcoming Local Government (LG) election said that that the solution it seeks with regard to the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka was similar to what was in the Oslo Declaration, reports Da
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in its manifesto for the forthcoming Local Government (LG) election said that that the solution it seeks with regard to the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka was similar to what was in the Oslo Declaration, reports Daily Mirror on February 1. The TNA manifesto said that the same policy framework was placed before the people at the 2013 Northern Provincial Council election and the Parliamentary election in August 2015. It further said that one of the significant objectives of the forthcoming LG elections was to show the people of this country as well as the international community on whom the people in the North as well as the South have reposed their trust.
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January - 31 
Criminal Justice Task Force (CJTF) confirmed on January 31 that eighteen people, including two Kabul Airport Officials, were arrested over narcotics smuggling charges in the past week (duration not specified), reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Criminal Justice Task Force (CJTF) confirmed on January 31 that eighteen people, including two Kabul Airport Officials, were arrested over narcotics smuggling charges in the past week (duration not specified), reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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January - 31 
Zardasht Shams, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad confirmed that a high-level Afghan delegation including the National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanekzai , and Minister of Interior Wais Barmak as well as th
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Zardasht Shams, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad confirmed that a high-level Afghan delegation including the National Directorate of Security (NDS) Chief Masoom Stanekzai , and Minister of Interior Wais Barmak as well as the President Ashraf Ghani’s Special Representative and Ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal held discussions with Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqqan Abbassi ,the Inter services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Naveed Mukhtar, the Federal Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal and other Security Officials on January 31, reports Tolo News.
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January - 31 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 31 said in the Arg Palace that the issue of the Balkh political leadership will be resolved within the framework of the constitution of Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press. A deadlock still persists betwe
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on January 31 said in the Arg Palace that the issue of the Balkh political leadership will be resolved within the framework of the constitution of Afghanistan, reports Khaama Press. A deadlock still persists between Ata Mohammad Noor and the National Government over the controversies surrounding his dismissal from the Balkh Government. According to Noor he had earlier submitted his resignation as a guarantee to the Government that he will step down if the demands of Jamiat-e-Islami are met, but the Government approved his resignation even as negotiations were underway, insisting that none of the conditions and demands of the party were met.
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January - 31 
Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others including a Taliban ‘local commander’ Ajmal his wife and child were injured in an air-strike (unit not specified) in Shabakthtoe area of Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on
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Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others including a Taliban ‘local commander’ Ajmal his wife and child were injured in an air-strike (unit not specified) in Shabakthtoe area of Khawaja Sabz Posh District of Faryab Province on January 31 according to, 209th Shaheen Military Corps Spokesman Mohammad Hanif, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. He added that a Humvee military vehicle and one machine gun were also destroyed in the air-strike. Mualvi Ghulam Sakhi, prayer leader of a local mosque however rejected the killing of Taliban in the air-strike and said that five civilians, including his daughter, three children and an elderly man were killed and over ten people injured. Syed Qasem Parsa, Head of the Afghan-Turk hospital, confirmed receiving two dead bodies and thirteen injured people at the hospital. The injured included five men, four children, and four women.
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January - 31 
Taliban ‘commander’ Mullah Yar Mohammad was killed, and four other militants were injured by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kusa Qala area of Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports
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Taliban ‘commander’ Mullah Yar Mohammad was killed, and four other militants were injured by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Kusa Qala area of Khwaja Sabzposh District of Faryab Province on January 31, reports Khaama Press. Two Ak-47 rifles and a motorcycle were recovered.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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