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January - 7 
The Hindu reports on January 7 that Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill recommended that Assam government should help settle migrants “especially in places which are not densely populated, thus, causing lesser impact on the demographic changes and provid
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The Hindu reports on January 7 that Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill recommended that Assam government should help settle migrants “especially in places which are not densely populated, thus, causing lesser impact on the demographic changes and providing succor to the indigenous Assamese people. There has been a strong resistance to the Bill in BJP-ruled Assam as it would pave the way for giving citizenship, mostly to illegal Hindu migrants from Bangladesh in Assam, who came after March 1971, in violation of the agreement of the Assam Accord, 1985.expressed its concern before the committee. A Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)representative stated that ‘Our only concern has been that the agencies who are inimical to us should not have a legal framework within which they can exploit our situation and infiltrate their own people into our own country. That is a matter of great concern for us’.The Director of Intelligence Bureau suggested that after the Bill is passed, one more round of verification should be done for the applicants. A report tabled I Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) stated that ‘As a matter of fact, protecting the interest of the indigenous Assamese people is the responsibility of both the Central Government and the State Government of Assam. The re-settlement packages and compensation to the State Governments, as provided by the Central Government for accommodating the migrants should motivate and encourage the State Government to help settle such migrants especially in places which are not densely populated, thus, causing lesser impact on the demographic changes and providing succor to the indigenous Assamese people’. Asked by the committee about the mechanism to establish religious persecution in a foreign land, the Home Ministry replied, “Inputs from security agencies along with other corroborative evidence in the print/electronic media would help to establish religious persecution in a foreign land’.
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January - 13 
According to security sources, Government of India (GoI) was aware of possible fallouts of bringing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament, but despite the warnings, it decided to go ahead to get the Bill passed, reports Assam Tribune on January 13. Different security agencies had
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According to security sources, Government of India (GoI) was aware of possible fallouts of bringing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament, but despite the warnings, it decided to go ahead to get the Bill passed, reports Assam Tribune on January 13. Different security agencies had warned the Government about the possible fallouts if the Bill is passed in the Parliament. ‘It is not that the political leadership did not know about the possible fallouts if the Bill is pushed through. But a political decision was taken to try and get the Bill passed in the Parliament’. Sources revealed that different security agencies had warned the Government that passing of the Bill would lead to massive protests in the State as cross sections of people were opposing the Bill. The security agencies had also pointed out that if the Bill is passed through despite strong opposition, it would lead to growing feeling of alienation among the indigenous people of the State, which, in turn, would strengthen the hands of the militant outfits such as United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The agencies reported that the law and order situation in the State might deteriorate if the agitations against the Bill gather momentum and with different organizations launching movements, it would be difficult to control the situation. At the same time, the agencies had also pointed out the problems that the Government would face to implement the Bill as most of the people, who came from Bangladesh, entered India illegally without valid documents and it would be difficult to prove which person came on which date and who really came due to religious persecution. The agencies also pointed out that threat on language of the indigenous people would be another major issue as there have been movements in Assam on the issue of protection of linguistic identity. It was also suggested that the Government should try to formulate a comprehensive policy to relocate the minorities of Bangladesh if they are to be kept in India without giving the burden to Assam.
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March - 17 
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sanctioned 33 companies of central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the first phase of Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) polls in Assam, reports Telegraph on March 18. The polls are scheduled to be held on April 11. Of the 28,143 polling stations
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sanctioned 33 companies of central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the first phase of Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) polls in Assam, reports Telegraph on March 18. The polls are scheduled to be held on April 11. Of the 28,143 polling stations in the state, 1,913 have been identified as critical and 3,663 as hypersensitive.
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March - 29 
Government officials stated that over the years, there have been instances of Chinese agencies directly or indirectly providing assistance to militant groups of the Northeast, reports Assam Tribune on March 30. Officials stated that ‘The possibility of Chinese agencies trying to influence the Northe
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Government officials stated that over the years, there have been instances of Chinese agencies directly or indirectly providing assistance to militant groups of the Northeast, reports Assam Tribune on March 30. Officials stated that ‘The possibility of Chinese agencies trying to influence the Northeast-based militants to create disturbance during the polls cannot be ruled out, but such groups have very limited capability after their camps were destroyed by Myanmar Army’. Sources further pointed out that though India has cordial relations with Bangladesh, the possibility of the anti-India forces, which have bases in that country, trying to create trouble during the polls cannot be ruled out and that is why, the security of India-Bangladesh border cannot be overlooked. Terrorist outfits like Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Neo JMB, which has links with the Islamic State, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) are still active in Bangladesh and they may try to sneak into India to create trouble during the polls.
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March - 31 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has been alerted after reports that a large number of Rohingya refugees have assembled the border along Sabroom in South Tripura District to cross in to India, reports The Sentinel. According to reports, over 600 Rohingya refugees have assembled in different parts of
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has been alerted after reports that a large number of Rohingya refugees have assembled the border along Sabroom in South Tripura District to cross in to India, reports The Sentinel. According to reports, over 600 Rohingya refugees have assembled in different parts of Ramgarh town in Chittagong Hill Tract. They have come from various refugee camps in the hilly hamlets near Cox Bazar in Bangladesh.
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April - 5 
An operation group of all security agencies reviewed the security situation in the Northeast, a week before the first phase of elections, reports News 18 on April 5. The meeting in Guwahati was chaired by General Manoj Pande. Defence Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Colonel P Khongsa stated that
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An operation group of all security agencies reviewed the security situation in the Northeast, a week before the first phase of elections, reports News 18 on April 5. The meeting in Guwahati was chaired by General Manoj Pande. Defence Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Colonel P Khongsa stated that ‘A review of the prevailing security situation in the entire Northeast in general and Assam, in particular, was carried out during the operational group meeting. The conduct of the event assumes importance since it was organised in the run-up to the parliamentary elections, scheduled in the second and third week of April in Assam’. He also added that ‘The meeting also brought to light the requirement to take proactive measures to avoid any adverse law and order situation in the wake of recent developments over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, ST Bill and other contentious issues. All issues covering intelligence, law and order and the Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism (CI/CT) operations were deliberated upon and plans formulated to ensure an incident-free conduct of parliamentary elections.’The meeting was attended by Assam Director General of Police KuladharSaikia, Commissioner and Secretary (Home and Political) Ashutosh Agnihotri, Inspector General of Police Special Branch (SB) Hiren Nath, Additional Director SIB (MHA) Tapan Kumar Deka. The Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) also attended the meeting. The elections will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with the results to be declared on May 23. Assam will vote in three phases. In the first phase on April 11, polling will be held in the five constituencies of Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur and Kaliabar. In phase two on April 18, voting will be held in the five seats of Autonomous District, Karimganj, Silchar, Nawgong and Mangaldoi. In the third phase on April 23, Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Guwahati will vote.
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April - 6 
According to reports, Left Wing Extremists (LWE) leaders are making efforts to establish bases among United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and radical Muslims organisations, reports Wion on April 7. An Official stated that Naxals are giving support openly to radical Muslim organisatio
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According to reports, Left Wing Extremists (LWE) leaders are making efforts to establish bases among United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and radical Muslims organisations, reports Wion on April 7. An Official stated that Naxals are giving support openly to radical Muslim organisations who are critical of the government and also guiding their agitation. The official also added that LWE leaders are also trying to form a new red corridor by establishing contact with the ULFA so that they can get a regular supply of arms. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official, 'There are reports about the presence of Maoists in Assam. We are trying to know what is the current scale of Maoist activities in Assam including cadre strength, the area of operations, leadership and traction’.
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April - 6 
ULFA-I militants are issuing extortion notices to businessmen in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel on April 7. According to a source, the extortion notes are being allegedly served by one RubelAsom, but in many cases the rebels called up the businessmen through satellite and other phones. The
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ULFA-I militants are issuing extortion notices to businessmen in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel on April 7. According to a source, the extortion notes are being allegedly served by one RubelAsom, but in many cases the rebels called up the businessmen through satellite and other phones. The extortion demand varied from INR 5,00,00 to INR two million. According to a senior Police official most of the demand notes were fake.
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April - 9 
Among the North-eastern states, Assam topped the list of states with the highest seizures, with the authorities recovering INR 93.2 Million, reports Northeast Today on April 10. Assam was followed by Arunachal Pradesh where recovered money amounted to INR 62.8 Million. Meghalaya recorded a recovery
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Among the North-eastern states, Assam topped the list of states with the highest seizures, with the authorities recovering INR 93.2 Million, reports Northeast Today on April 10. Assam was followed by Arunachal Pradesh where recovered money amounted to INR 62.8 Million. Meghalaya recorded a recovery of INR 13 Million, followed by Nagaland INR 9.2 Million, Tripura INR 2.1 Million, Sikkim INR 1.4 Million and Manipur INR one Million.
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April - 9 
Assam Chief Secretary Alok Kumar on April 9 told the supreme court that 1,000 more tribunals would be required to deal with the illegal migrants in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The Chief Secretary said the State government has already proposed a INR 9000 Million budget for setting up the tribunals.
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Assam Chief Secretary Alok Kumar on April 9 told the supreme court that 1,000 more tribunals would be required to deal with the illegal migrants in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The Chief Secretary said the State government has already proposed a INR 9000 Million budget for setting up the tribunals. The State government mentioned before the court that it has managed to deport only four out of 46,000 illegal foreigners identified in Assam.
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April - 9 
Income Tax (IT)officials have recovered INR 58.4 million crore between March 12 to April 8 2019 from eight North-eastern states, reports Northeast Today on April 10. The amount is 482 per cent more than the cash seizure made during the general elections of 2014, when the recovery as INR 12.1 Million
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Income Tax (IT)officials have recovered INR 58.4 million crore between March 12 to April 8 2019 from eight North-eastern states, reports Northeast Today on April 10. The amount is 482 per cent more than the cash seizure made during the general elections of 2014, when the recovery as INR 12.1 Million. According to IT officials, the cash seized in just 27 days of election time enforcement is more than 50 per cent of the unexplained cash seized in the whole of fiscal 2017-18. The seizures come in the wake of the Directorate of Income Tax (Investigation), Northeast Region, intensifying its vigil post the poll announcement. The seizures come in the wake of the Directorate of Income Tax (Investigation), Northeast Region, intensifying its vigil post the poll announcement. Most of the North-eastern states going to the polls in the first phase on April 11, the final date of polling in the region is April 23. The eight northeast states include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur and Sikkim
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April - 16 
Continuing its drive on ‘unexplained cash’ during the ongoing election period, the Investigation Directorate of Income Tax, North East Region has recovered INR 73.3 Million from the date of announcement of polls by the Election Commission, reports Assam Tribune on April 16. This massive haul during
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Continuing its drive on ‘unexplained cash’ during the ongoing election period, the Investigation Directorate of Income Tax, North East Region has recovered INR 73.3 Million from the date of announcement of polls by the Election Commission, reports Assam Tribune on April 16. This massive haul during the brief period of last one month far exceeds cash seizures of INR 12. 1 Million made by the Directorate during the 2014 General Elections. According to an official statement, it is already 605 per cent of the total amount seized in the previous elections. It is significant that nearly 75 per cent of the seizures have taken place just in the past two weeks and include operations based on independent intelligence against moneylenders and interceptions at airports by the Directorate’s Air Intelligence Units across the seven states. All the 12 Air Intelligence Units will remain active across the Northeast till April 23.
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April - 17 
On April 17, unidentified militants threw a grenade at a truck at Bakalia in Karbi Anglong District, reports Northeast Now. No casualties were recorded in the incident. A little-known insurgent organisation, Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) had called for a 36-hour general shutdown at Karbi An
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On April 17, unidentified militants threw a grenade at a truck at Bakalia in Karbi Anglong District, reports Northeast Now. No casualties were recorded in the incident. A little-known insurgent organisation, Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) had called for a 36-hour general shutdown at Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts starting from 1700Hrs on April 17. In Karbi Anglong, People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) has been active for the last two years.
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April - 18 
During the 2014 election, United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) was formed in Karbi Anglong led by NikunjaKathar, a former mid-level leader of now disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), reports Northeast Now. The Autonomous District Lok Sabha(lower house of Indian Parliament) const
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During the 2014 election, United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) was formed in Karbi Anglong led by NikunjaKathar, a former mid-level leader of now disbanded United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), reports Northeast Now. The Autonomous District Lok Sabha(lower house of Indian Parliament) constituency, which includes Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, will go to polls in second phase on April 18 (today).
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April - 18 
Over 73 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the five constituencies of Assam that went to the polls in the second phase of elections on April 18, reports Assam Tribune. The five constituencies that went to the polls were Karimganj, Silchar, Autonomous District (Diphu), Nagaon and
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Over 73 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the five constituencies of Assam that went to the polls in the second phase of elections on April 18, reports Assam Tribune. The five constituencies that went to the polls were Karimganj, Silchar, Autonomous District (Diphu), Nagaon and Mangaldoi. The average turnout figure in the five constituencies is 73.32 percent. Of the total 8,992 polling stations in the five constituencies, 1,033 were in remote areas. Mangaldoi witnessed 75.07 per cent polling, Silchar 71.79 per cent, Karimganj 71.41 per cent and Diphu 69.51 per cent.
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April - 19 
Myanmar Police on April 19 produced five top leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) before a Guwahati Court, reports News 18. The Naga separatist leaders were arrested by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) during a raid on March 9 on the outfit’s liaison office at Khamti in
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Myanmar Police on April 19 produced five top leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) before a Guwahati Court, reports News 18. The Naga separatist leaders were arrested by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) during a raid on March 9 on the outfit’s liaison office at Khamti in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. The leaders had reportedly come to join a meeting organised by the ‘Naga Cultural Central Committee’ in Khamti town on March 8 to discuss peace in the Naga region, but were arrested by the Tatmadaw, the following day. The leaders were identified as peace committee’ leader U An Kam, ‘spokesperson’ U Kyaw Wan Sein and officers U Saw Htein, Aung Mai and Aung Sai. The NSCN-K militants would again be produced in court on April 29. In early March, more than a month after taking control of the NSCN-K’s headquarters at Ta Ga, the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army) arrested 10 of its top leaders and six cadres. On April 5, it released five detainees, who were identified as Tomthong, Ngaitum, Manglwan, Athrom and Longsa.
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April - 23 
Assam recorded over 80 percent voting franchise in the four constituencies of Assam that went to the polls in the third phase of elections on April 23, reports Assam Tribune. The average turnout figure in the four constituencies is 80.74 per cent, as per data released by the Election Commission. The
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Assam recorded over 80 percent voting franchise in the four constituencies of Assam that went to the polls in the third phase of elections on April 23, reports Assam Tribune. The average turnout figure in the four constituencies is 80.74 per cent, as per data released by the Election Commission. The highest polling of 86.94 per cent was reported from Dhubri constituency, while Gauhati witnessed 80.20 per cent polling, Barpeta 78.11 per cent, and Kokrajhar 77.38 per cent. Of the total 9,577 polling stations in the four constituencies, as many as 524 were in remote areas. The four constituencies that went to the polls in the third phase today are Gauhati, Dhubri, Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, MukeshSahu said the polling was by and large peaceful across the four constituencies with no major incidents of violence reported.
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April - 23 
Polling turnout in Assam stood at an all-time high of 81.52 per cent, reports Assam Tribune on April 24. The polling percentage this time is the highest ever recorded in Assam in any Parliamentary elections so far. It surpassed the previous highest figure of 80.12 per cent which was recorded in the
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Polling turnout in Assam stood at an all-time high of 81.52 per cent, reports Assam Tribune on April 24. The polling percentage this time is the highest ever recorded in Assam in any Parliamentary elections so far. It surpassed the previous highest figure of 80.12 per cent which was recorded in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) elections were held in three phases in Assam on April 11, April 18 and April 23. While five constituencies – Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Kaliabor, Lakhimpur and Tezpur – went to the polls in the first phase on April 11, another five constituencies – Karimganj, Silchar, Autonomous District (Diphu), Nagaon and Mangaldoi – went to the elections in the second phase on April 18.In the third phase, on April 23, polling took place in four constituencies – Guwahati, Dhubri, Barpeta and Kokrajhar.
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April - 26 
Eight Rohingya women were apprehended by the Police near the Vairenti Police Check Gate along the Assam-Mizoram border, reports Nagaland Post. The women have been identified as Sharmila, Atrija, Chanbhar, Sheikhu, Tajmi, Nurkhayas, Toiba, and Rubina. The women revealed that they hailed from Myanmar
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Eight Rohingya women were apprehended by the Police near the Vairenti Police Check Gate along the Assam-Mizoram border, reports Nagaland Post. The women have been identified as Sharmila, Atrija, Chanbhar, Sheikhu, Tajmi, Nurkhayas, Toiba, and Rubina. The women revealed that they hailed from Myanmar and had entered India through the Tripura-Bangladesh border without any valid documents.
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April - 26 
United Liberation front of Assam-Independent(ULFA-I) have reportedly killed three of its militants, Lalit Asom, Ashwini Asom and Rhino Asom alias Rubul Moran, in Myanmar for allegedly planning to escape from its bases and surrender before Indian Security Forces, reports The Assam Tribune. Intelligen
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United Liberation front of Assam-Independent(ULFA-I) have reportedly killed three of its militants, Lalit Asom, Ashwini Asom and Rhino Asom alias Rubul Moran, in Myanmar for allegedly planning to escape from its bases and surrender before Indian Security Forces, reports The Assam Tribune. Intelligence officials said arrested ULFA-I militant Mridul Mahanta alias Nibir Asom revealed this before Security Agencies during interrogation.
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April - 28 
Fearing an identity crisis due to large scale inclusion of Bengali-speaking Muslims in the complete draft National Register of Citizens, the indigenous Muslims have demanded the State Government to accord the ‘Original Inhabitants’ (OI) status to the community, reports The Sentinel. “The Indigenous
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Fearing an identity crisis due to large scale inclusion of Bengali-speaking Muslims in the complete draft National Register of Citizens, the indigenous Muslims have demanded the State Government to accord the ‘Original Inhabitants’ (OI) status to the community, reports The Sentinel. “The Indigenous Muslims of Assam are often confused with the Muslims of East Pakistan and many times considered Bangladeshis. The indigenous Muslim groups are either converts from local communities or war prisoners of the Mughal-Ahom wars. So we have a completely different identity and such an identity must be safeguarded,” eminent lawyer and social activist Nekibur Zaman said.
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April - 29 
An additional draft list will be published by the National Register of Citizens (NRC) authorities on June 15 before publication of the final updated NRC on July 31, reports The Telegraph. The additional draft list will contain the names of applicants who were included in the complete draft published
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An additional draft list will be published by the National Register of Citizens (NRC) authorities on June 15 before publication of the final updated NRC on July 31, reports The Telegraph. The additional draft list will contain the names of applicants who were included in the complete draft published on July 30 last year but were later found to be ineligible for inclusion in the register during suomotu verification done by the NRC authorities. The complete draft NRC, containing names of 28,983,677 out of 32,991,384, applicants, was published on July 30 last year. Those left out of the complete draft were given a chance to file claims for their inclusion in the final NRC.
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April - 29 
The trial process of five top leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) will start from May 6 in Myanmar, reports News 18. On April 29 Myanmar police produced the leaders in court. The Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) accused the NSCN (K) of helping Indian-based rebel outfits l
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The trial process of five top leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) will start from May 6 in Myanmar, reports News 18. On April 29 Myanmar police produced the leaders in court. The Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) accused the NSCN (K) of helping Indian-based rebel outfits like the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Sarawgaira (NDFB-S), Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Peoples’ Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Myanmar.
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May - 2 
Additionally, Paresh Baruah has warned the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) against any conspiracy involving the former’s leaders and cadres, reports News 18. He stated that A couple of pro-talk leader are creating a big conspiracy against our ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Dristi Asom. We, the ULFA
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Additionally, Paresh Baruah has warned the pro-talk faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) against any conspiracy involving the former’s leaders and cadres, reports News 18. He stated that A couple of pro-talk leader are creating a big conspiracy against our ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ Dristi Asom. We, the ULFA-I, have warned the leaders to stop such conspiracies against us, failing which we would have to take extreme steps’. A few days ago, 10 cadres of the rebel outfit had fled from Myanmar and surrendered before the security forces.
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May - 2 
More than 500 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militants in Myanmar are said to have been approaching the security forces in separate groups to surrender, reports Deccan Chronicle on May 3. Security sources stated that
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More than 500 United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militants in Myanmar are said to have been approaching the security forces in separate groups to surrender, reports Deccan Chronicle on May 3. Security sources stated that condition of a large number of ULFA-I and NDFB-S cadres are also stated to be very critical since Myanmar Army has launched operation and demolished Taga camp of the Indian insurgent groups in Myanmar. In March 2019, Myanmar Army had taken over the physical control of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) headquarters and started driving out Indian terrorists from Taga area of Myanmar. Pointing out that a large number of ULFA-I and NDFB cadres are roaming from village to village in Myanmar for shelter, security sources said that rainy season has made their life more difficult. Referring the intelligence inputs, security source said that these cadres who were driven out of Taga camp, don’t have money to survive in Myanmar so some of them were reported to have been doing “manual work” to earn money. Informing that because of heavy rain, they can’t cross over the hilly terrain to enter India, security sources said that some of them have also approached their respective family members in Assam. Admitting that ULFA-I‘chief’ Paresh Baruah, who has been shuttling between Myanmar and Ruili town in southern China’s Yunnan province, security sources said that Ulfa-I chief has been trying to dissuade his senior comrades not to surrender but many of them are reported to have defied him and left Myanmar against his wish.
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May - 3 
A batch of 20 Bangladeshi nationals will be deported from Assam on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Out of the 20 Bangladeshi nationals, 19 are lodged in Silchar Central Jail and a woman was lodged in Kokrajhar Central Jail. All of them will be sent back through Karimganj border of Sutarkandi in Assam.
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A batch of 20 Bangladeshi nationals will be deported from Assam on May 4, reports Northeast Now. Out of the 20 Bangladeshi nationals, 19 are lodged in Silchar Central Jail and a woman was lodged in Kokrajhar Central Jail. All of them will be sent back through Karimganj border of Sutarkandi in Assam. Earlier on January 19, 2019 21 Bangladeshi nationals were deported from the state.
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May - 5 
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sivasagar has reinforced night curfew in the five-kilometre belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District of Assam bordering Nagaland state with effect from May 22, 2019 for a period of 60 days, reports Nagaland post on May 6. The curfew has been imposed as a precauti
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Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sivasagar has reinforced night curfew in the five-kilometre belt in Assam side of Sivasagar District of Assam bordering Nagaland state with effect from May 22, 2019 for a period of 60 days, reports Nagaland post on May 6. The curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure to prevent occurrence of anti-social elements, extremist and unlawful activities coming across the Assam-Nagaland border in the belt of Sivasagar District.
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May - 8 
According to a senior Police officer Assam Police border wing, which deals with detection of illegal migrants residing, has over the last one month detained 125 people who were declared as illegals by the Foreigners Tribunals in the state but were absconding, reports Indian Express on May 9. An offi
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According to a senior Police officer Assam Police border wing, which deals with detection of illegal migrants residing, has over the last one month detained 125 people who were declared as illegals by the Foreigners Tribunals in the state but were absconding, reports Indian Express on May 9. An official stated that ‘At least 125 declared foreigners have been taken into detention in the last 30 days.’ Districts such as Dhubri, Nalbari and Barpeta of lower Assam have witnessed a considerable number of detentions during the drive to apprehend illegals across most districts of the state.
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May - 8 
According to Police, ULFA-I had launched a drive for fresh recruitment when the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was at its peak and some had joined, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. There has been no report of any fresh recruitment in the last couple of months.
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According to Police, ULFA-I had launched a drive for fresh recruitment when the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was at its peak and some had joined, reports Assam Tribune on May 8. There has been no report of any fresh recruitment in the last couple of months.
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May - 8 
According to surrendered ULFA-I militants, they used to plant vegetables near the camps, but they lost their cultivations when the camps were taken over. The ULFA-I members also buried sacks of rice within ten-kilometre radius of the camps to be used in tough situation and they managed to dig out so
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According to surrendered ULFA-I militants, they used to plant vegetables near the camps, but they lost their cultivations when the camps were taken over. The ULFA-I members also buried sacks of rice within ten-kilometre radius of the camps to be used in tough situation and they managed to dig out some sacks after the camps were taken over and some small groups managed to sustain with that for some time
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May - 8 
Additionally, ULFA-I ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah has started feeling the pressure of his crumbling militant outfit, reports Asian Age on May 9. They also added that largescale desertions are increasing in the militant group which is why Paresh Baruah ordered the killing of his cadres. Sources also added
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Additionally, ULFA-I ‘chief’ Paresh Baruah has started feeling the pressure of his crumbling militant outfit, reports Asian Age on May 9. They also added that largescale desertions are increasing in the militant group which is why Paresh Baruah ordered the killing of his cadres. Sources also added that Paresh Baruah has turned into a weapon smuggler for most of the North Eastern insurgent groups.
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May - 8 
An encounter took place on May 8 at Nagadubi village near Jagun in Tinsukia(Tinsukia District) in Assam between Para Special Forces and unidentified militants, reports Nagaland post. Assam Police sources stated that a group of four hardcore suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA
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An encounter took place on May 8 at Nagadubi village near Jagun in Tinsukia(Tinsukia District) in Assam between Para Special Forces and unidentified militants, reports Nagaland post. Assam Police sources stated that a group of four hardcore suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants are reportedly moving along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. According to a security personnel ‘Two armed rebels were taking shelter in a deserted hut at Nagadubi village. The duo panicked on seeing the security forces and started firing at them. The jawans also fired back. However, no casualties have been reported on either side.’
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May - 8 
Assam Tribune on May 8 reports that militants have scattered after the Myanmar Army took over the militant camps and that they were staying in the Naga villages, while, some are staying in makeshift camps in the jungles. According to sources, survival has become a major problem for the militants in
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Assam Tribune on May 8 reports that militants have scattered after the Myanmar Army took over the militant camps and that they were staying in the Naga villages, while, some are staying in makeshift camps in the jungles. According to sources, survival has become a major problem for the militants in Myanmar as they have to collect rice from the villagers to eat, while, there is severe shortage of other stuff. At least 20 important members of the ULFA-I and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) have surrendered after the clamp down of Myanmar Army on Indian Insurgents in Myanmar.
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May - 8 
Security agencies have come to know that militants who want to surrender are facing hurdles,reports Assam Tribune on May 8. To come back to India, the militants have to come through Naga villages, which have supporters and sympathizers of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). The
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Security agencies have come to know that militants who want to surrender are facing hurdles,reports Assam Tribune on May 8. To come back to India, the militants have to come through Naga villages, which have supporters and sympathizers of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). There been instances where militants were apprehended in those villages while making attempts to come over.
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May - 8 
The Supreme Court (SC) on May 8 refused to extend the deadline for the finalisation of National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Northeast Today. The court declared that the process must be completed on or before July 31, 2019.
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The Supreme Court (SC) on May 8 refused to extend the deadline for the finalisation of National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Northeast Today. The court declared that the process must be completed on or before July 31, 2019.
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May - 8 
According to Indian Intelligence agencies, at least five ULFA-I cadres have been killed in past two months for attempting to surrender, reports Asian Age on May 9. Assam Tribune further adds that total number of such people killed since 2013 is around 20.
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According to Indian Intelligence agencies, at least five ULFA-I cadres have been killed in past two months for attempting to surrender, reports Asian Age on May 9. Assam Tribune further adds that total number of such people killed since 2013 is around 20.
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May - 9 
United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that no largescale desertions took place after the operation by the Myanmar Army and said that a few surrenders would not affect the outfit, reports Assam Tribune on May 9. Paresh Baruah however admitted th
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United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah stated that no largescale desertions took place after the operation by the Myanmar Army and said that a few surrenders would not affect the outfit, reports Assam Tribune on May 9. Paresh Baruah however admitted that ULFA-I and other rebel groups were forced to move out of the Taga area of Myanmar following operations by Myanmar Army. But he said also added that they could stay in other parts of Myanmar. He stated that ‘It is a fact that a handful of our members surrendered, and it will not affect the outfit. In the past also, some members of the ULFA surrendered but that did not finish us off. If the Government has any proof of a large number of members contacting any security agency expressing desire to surrender, such conversations should be made public’.
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May - 13 
On May 13, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Disangmukh in Shivasagar District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Podum Asom. The arrestee had served as a personal body guard to senior ULFA-I leaders in
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On May 13, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested from Disangmukh in Shivasagar District of Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Podum Asom. The arrestee had served as a personal body guard to senior ULFA-I leaders in Taga camp in Myanmar from 2013 to 2016.
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May - 14 
On May 14, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Tarani Reserve Forest in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. An AK 56, AK-81, and HK rifle along with ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the militants. CNBC News 18 ad
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On May 14, three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Tarani Reserve Forest in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. An AK 56, AK-81, and HK rifle along with ammunition and two grenades were recovered from the militants. CNBC News 18 adds that the arrested militants were identified as ‘corporal’ Tiger Asom aliasBubul Moran, BinondoDahotiaalias Swadesh Asom and ChandrakantBorgohainaliasTipong Asom. Tiger Asom was involved in the killing of an Assam Policeofficer Bhaskar Kalita in 2018.
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May - 14 
Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) factory at Tilapara in Goalpara District of Assam, reports Northeast Now on May 14. According to Police during the raid one individual identified as Amit Mazumdar was arrested. Earlier on Mach 4, Morigaon Police had seized FICN worth INR two million f
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Police busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) factory at Tilapara in Goalpara District of Assam, reports Northeast Now on May 14. According to Police during the raid one individual identified as Amit Mazumdar was arrested. Earlier on Mach 4, Morigaon Police had seized FICN worth INR two million from Dighalbari in Morigaon District and arrested two people in connection with the case.
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May - 14 
Separately, according to Police sources, at least 20 ULFA-I militants have surrendered since January 2019, reports News 18 on May 15. Signs of desertions had emerged following the crackdown on Northeast rebel groups by the Myanmar Army in Taga in Sagaing Region in Myanmar about three months ago. Acc
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Separately, according to Police sources, at least 20 ULFA-I militants have surrendered since January 2019, reports News 18 on May 15. Signs of desertions had emerged following the crackdown on Northeast rebel groups by the Myanmar Army in Taga in Sagaing Region in Myanmar about three months ago. According to source, ULFA-I has been scattered and have moved closer to the Indian border.
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May - 15 
On May 15, 12 people including two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers were wounded in a grenade explosion in Guwahati’s Zoo Road area in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The wounded SSB personnel have been identified as Ramesh Lal and Amulya Lal. Hindustan Times further
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On May 15, 12 people including two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers were wounded in a grenade explosion in Guwahati’s Zoo Road area in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The wounded SSB personnel have been identified as Ramesh Lal and Amulya Lal. Hindustan Times further adds that according to Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the grenade blast took place close to a security check point. Morung Express adds that militants on motor cycle conducted the attack. United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)’chief’ has claimed responsibility for the attack, adds Asian Age. High alert has been sounded in Guwahati following the blast and all entry and exit routes have been put under surveillance.
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May - 17 
The Supreme Court on May 17 stated that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner would be binding and prevail over the government decision to exclude or include the name from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The Court howeve
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The Supreme Court on May 17 stated that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner would be binding and prevail over the government decision to exclude or include the name from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The Court however said the persons whose names are not included in the NRC in Assam can produce documents including the ones related to family tree and seek review of the tribunal’s decision.
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May - 18 
According to Government sources, Myanmar Government has informed India about its plan of deploying Army personnel in the areas along the international border for a long period of time, if required, to flush out the militants, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. A source stated that ‘The Government of I
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According to Government sources, Myanmar Government has informed India about its plan of deploying Army personnel in the areas along the international border for a long period of time, if required, to flush out the militants, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. A source stated that ‘The Government of India has been informed that Myanmar Army personnel have been directed to stay in that area for four to five months, if required, to ensure that members of the militant groups are driven out of the country’. According to sources, members of the militant groups of North East were staying in Myanmar with the help National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Myanmar Army reportedly agreed to allow NSCN-K members to stay in Myanmar in a separate place with the condition that the outfit would not allow any member of other militant groups to stay there, sources added. The Government of Myanmar has also been putting pressure on the NSCN-K to sign the national ceasefire agreement signed by a number of other Myanmar-based militant groups. Sources revealed that though members of other militant outfits are staying in jungles and Naga inhabited villages in Myanmar, Myanmar is attempting to trace them out, adds Assam Tribune. Myanmar has assured India that all out efforts would be made to flush out all the members of the militant groups. Sources also pointed out that it would not be possible for the militants to stay in dense forests because of logistical problems and they would have to stay closer to human habitation. In such circumstances, it would be easier for the Myanmar Army to launch the operation. Moreover, though China has signed an agreement with India to ensure cooperation in dealing with terrorism, Beijing has not yet accepted the fact that Paresh Baruah mostly stays in China, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. Sources stated that “The Indian agencies have submitted details of the addresses where Paresh Baruah (of ULFA-I) has been staying in China, but so far, the government of that country has been denying the fact.”
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May - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned the Myanmar Army’s operations in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Post on May 19. NSCN-IM condemned the military action of Tatmadaw (Myanmar Military) that it alleged was being coordinated by Indian security forces from
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) condemned the Myanmar Army’s operations in Konyak region of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Post on May 19. NSCN-IM condemned the military action of Tatmadaw (Myanmar Military) that it alleged was being coordinated by Indian security forces from the international border. NSCN-IM also added that it cannot stay aloof from what was happening in Myanmar. Deccan Herald further adds that NSCN-IM stated that “Given the hostility shown by the Tatmadaw’s operation in the so-called Indo-Myanmar corridors, the road to peaceful solution may get jeopardized if they fail to recognize the need for trust, respect and mutual understanding that goes together in solving a political problem that is more complex than one could see”.
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May - 18 May - 15
Assam Police have arrested one more for the involvement in May 15 Guwahati blast, reports Northeast Today on May 18. Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated on May 18 that a suspect identified as Chinmoy Laskar was arrested from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam. He was held
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Assam Police have arrested one more for the involvement in May 15 Guwahati blast, reports Northeast Today on May 18. Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar stated on May 18 that a suspect identified as Chinmoy Laskar was arrested from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam. He was held by the police from Sundarpur area. The Commissioner also added that ‘’organization has become weak due to lack of support and finance. So they are now using the former cadres, who had not been very active in the past, to carryout recruitment drives, spread their ideology and provide logistics support”. The Commissioner also added that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) is no longer an outfit based out of jungles, repots Northeast Today on May 18. He stated that ‘They are trying to float an over ground outfit which will carry out subversive activities while living among common people’. He also added that ‘The organization has become weak due to lack of support and finance. So they are now using the former cadres, who had not been very active in the past, to carryout recruitment drives, spread their ideology and provide logistics support’. Additionally, after the May 15 blast, Guwahati Police has issued specific instructions for the internal security mechanism of shopping malls, cinema halls, hotels and market areas, reports Assam Tribune on May 19. Police have also warned against undermining the security component and said such a lackadaisical attitude would invite stern action. Sources said apart from maintaining equipment like metal detectors, including the door frame, and ensuring maximum CCTV coverage of entry and exit points, shopping malls and movie halls have been asked to maintain adequate strength of private security personnel.
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May - 18 May - 15
Earlier on May 18, Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar had stated that ULFA-I militant identified as Bijoy Asom had hurled the grenade on May 15, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that ‘’Bijoy along with JahnabiSaikia visited the blast site several times before carrying out the grenade attack.
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Earlier on May 18, Guwahati Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar had stated that ULFA-I militant identified as Bijoy Asom had hurled the grenade on May 15, reports Nagaland Post. He stated that ‘’Bijoy along with JahnabiSaikia visited the blast site several times before carrying out the grenade attack. Saikia was riding the scooty, while her pillion rider Bijoy lobbed the grenade targeting security forces.’’ The Commissioner also added that Bijoy was picked up by a militant identified as Chinmoy at Ganeshguri and dropped him at Khanapara traffic point of Guwahati. Police later arrested Chinmoy.
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May - 19 
District Court in Sagaing region of Myanmar sentenced 24 Assam and Meitei rebels to two years in prison, reports Morung Express. The cadres belong to Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), the People’s Liberation Army o
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District Court in Sagaing region of Myanmar sentenced 24 Assam and Meitei rebels to two years in prison, reports Morung Express. The cadres belong to Manipur People’s Army (MPA), the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), the People’s Liberation Army of Manipur (PLA), the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). They were arrested on January 29 this year, after the Northwestern Command of the Myanmar military raided the headquarters of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Deccan Herald further adds that according t intelligence officials, atleast 29 militants have been arrested since February by Myanmar. Several cadres of NSCN (K), Ulfa (I), NDFB (S) and KLO had reportedly fled Myanmar and got in touch with security agencies to surrender. Security forces, however, stepped up operation along the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh and have arrested at least 22 so far
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May - 19 
Interrogation of Rajguru and Saikia, who were arrested for involvement in May 15 grenade blast revealed that the militant who lobbed the grenade had stayed at Saikia’s house in Panjabari locality of Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam for two days, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Rajg
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Interrogation of Rajguru and Saikia, who were arrested for involvement in May 15 grenade blast revealed that the militant who lobbed the grenade had stayed at Saikia’s house in Panjabari locality of Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam for two days, reports The Telegraph on May 20. Rajguru and Saikia (who were arrested on May 16) were arrested in connection with two cases — one registered at Geetanagar Police station in connection with the grenade blast and the other at Satgaon police station in connection with the recovery of pistol, ammunition, explosives and other incriminating documents. Government of India (GoI) directed the Assam government to investigate the nexus between United Liberation front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and ULFA-Pro Talks Faction (ULFA-PTF), reports Assam Tribune on May 20. According to sources, the meeting reviewed the situation after the recent grenade blast in Guwahati by ULFA-I and the subsequent unearthing of its sleeper cells The probe on May 15 blast will span across Assam, to unearth the sleeper cell network, reports Assam Tribune on May 20. Security forces have found it astonishing that the much-feeble ULFA-I managed to set up a network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) under the nose of the security agencies. An official stated that ‘GoI told us to investigate the matter till its logical conclusion and not keep the probe confined to detention of ULFA (ULFA-I) activists responsible for the blast.’ According to reports, security agencies have so far identified over 25 ‘urban militants, reports Assam Tribune on May 20. Some are even working in colleges and those identified so far are staying in places like Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, among other urban centres.
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May - 21 
Nagaland Post further adds on May 21, that Police arrested five others in connection with the May 15 blast. The arrestees are Jahnabi Saikia, a TV actress, Pranamoy Rajguru, Chinmoy Laskar, Indra Mohan Bora and Amit Ballav Goswami. Amit, a surrendered ULFA militant was arrested from Golaghat, while
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Nagaland Post further adds on May 21, that Police arrested five others in connection with the May 15 blast. The arrestees are Jahnabi Saikia, a TV actress, Pranamoy Rajguru, Chinmoy Laskar, Indra Mohan Bora and Amit Ballav Goswami. Amit, a surrendered ULFA militant was arrested from Golaghat, while Chinmoy and Indra were apprehended from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District and Nagaon District (both in Assam) respectively. According to Police, Chinmoy, a resident of Christian basti area in Guwahati had joined ULFA-I few months back and Indra worked as linkman of the outfit.
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May - 23 
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) allegedly involved in the 2016 terror attack at a cafe in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka was declared as an unlawful association by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 23, reports Times of India. A notification issued by MHA said that the outfit was plann
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Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) allegedly involved in the 2016 terror attack at a cafe in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka was declared as an unlawful association by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on May 23, reports Times of India. A notification issued by MHA said that the outfit was planning to set up permanent bases within ten kilometers along Bangladesh border in several Districts of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. MHA said the outfit has committed and promoted acts of terrorism and has been engaged in radicalization and recruitment of youths for terrorist activities in India. "Therefore, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan and all its manifestations have been inserted in the First Schedule to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967," the notification said.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a blast was reported in a mosque located at Kachurtal in Hailakandi District in Assam, near the Assam-Mizoram interstate boundary, reports Morung Express. No causalities have been reported. The mosque was partially damaged, adds Northeast Today. According to Superintendent of Police (SP),
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On May 24, a blast was reported in a mosque located at Kachurtal in Hailakandi District in Assam, near the Assam-Mizoram interstate boundary, reports Morung Express. No causalities have been reported. The mosque was partially damaged, adds Northeast Today. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), MohneeshMisra, miscreants from Mizoram were suspected to be behind the incident.
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May - 26 
According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, insurgency-related violence declined by 48 per-cent in Meghalaya, 40 per-cent in Arunachal Pradesh, 16 per-cent in Assam and 24 per-cent in Manipur in 2018 compared to 2017, reports The Sentinel on May 27. In Assam, insurgency related incide
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According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report, insurgency-related violence declined by 48 per-cent in Meghalaya, 40 per-cent in Arunachal Pradesh, 16 per-cent in Assam and 24 per-cent in Manipur in 2018 compared to 2017, reports The Sentinel on May 27. In Assam, insurgency related incidents declined to 28 in 2018 from 402 in 2009. Similarly, 133 extremists were arrested in 2018 while 359 were held in 2009. In 2009 194 militants were killed in Assam while in 2018 only five were killed. In 2009, 616 extremists surrendered in Assam and in 2018, 13 had laid down arms. The number of security forces killed in insurgency-related incidents across Assam in 2009 was 22; but in 2018 only one security personnel lost life in such cases. In Assam, 91 persons were kidnapped or abducted in 2008, however, the number of abductees in 2018 is six. The report also added that operations are ongoing against, adds The Sentinel. The UMHA report stated that from December 23, 2014 to November 30, 2018, altogether 1,121 cadres and linkmen of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) were arrested. Moreover, 63 NDFB-S militants have also been killed in operations. In 2018, Counter-Insurgency Operations led to the neutralization of 34 militants, arrest of 804 others and the recovery of 420 weapons in the North East Region (NER), reports The Sentinel on May 27. Insurgency-related incidents in NER came down to 252 in 2018 from 308 in 2017. Similarly, there was 25 per-cent reduction in number of deaths of civilians and security forces personnel in 2018. In 2017, there were 49 such cases whereas it came down to 37 in 2018. Compared to 2013, insurgency incidents declined significantly by 66 per-cent, civilians’ casualties by 79 per-cent, casualties among security forces by 23 per-cent and kidnapping or abduction cases by 62 per-cent in the region in 2018. There is almost no insurgency in Tripura and Mizoram.
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May - 27 
The Strategy Group of Army’s Unified Command on May 27 decided that there would be no let-up of the counter-insurgency operations as there is a possibility of militants trying to make their presence felt with acts of violence as they are under tremendous pressure in Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. A
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The Strategy Group of Army’s Unified Command on May 27 decided that there would be no let-up of the counter-insurgency operations as there is a possibility of militants trying to make their presence felt with acts of violence as they are under tremendous pressure in Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. According to sources, militants are under pressure in Myanmar following operations launched against them by the Myanmar Army, they are desperate to make their presence felt by indulging in acts of violence. According to officials, 13 trained cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were sent to Assam from Myanmar a few months back to launch operations but four of them surrendered after reaching Assam, reports Assam Tribune on May 27. Two of the cadres – Bijoy Asom and Uday Asom – broke away from the group. Bijoy was involved in the May 15 grenade attack and was arrested, while, the whereabouts of Uday is not known.
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June - 6 
Amid bilateral peace talks with Government of India (GoI), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 6 formed a new ‘central committee’, reports News 18. Gobinda Basumatary, the founder ‘general secretary’ of the NDFB was elected as the ‘chairman’, while S Sanjarang was elec
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Amid bilateral peace talks with Government of India (GoI), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 6 formed a new ‘central committee’, reports News 18. Gobinda Basumatary, the founder ‘general secretary’ of the NDFB was elected as the ‘chairman’, while S Sanjarang was elected as the new ‘general secretary’. The change od leadership was made during the ‘genera assembly’ meeting which was held for the first time after July 19, 2013. B Borosa is the new ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the group.
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June - 16 
Security agencies in Assam want Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) to continue for at least one more year, reports Northeast Now on June 16. The demand for repeal of the AFSPA gained momentum in Assam particularly after the Act was withdrawn from Meghalaya and Tripura and partially withdrawn f
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Security agencies in Assam want Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) to continue for at least one more year, reports Northeast Now on June 16. The demand for repeal of the AFSPA gained momentum in Assam particularly after the Act was withdrawn from Meghalaya and Tripura and partially withdrawn from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. According to an Army official, there was information about recruitment by United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S). He also added that ‘’State Police need Army as its capability to fight insurgents is yet to come and Army will need AFSPA to deal with militants especially in interstate border areas.”
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July - 2 
Union Minister of state (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy stated on July 2 that 63,959 people were declared foreigners in Assam between 1985 and February 28, 2019, reports The Telegraph. He also added that as of June 25, 2019 there were 1,133 persons in Assam’s six detention centres, which were
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Union Minister of state (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy stated on July 2 that 63,959 people were declared foreigners in Assam between 1985 and February 28, 2019, reports The Telegraph. He also added that as of June 25, 2019 there were 1,133 persons in Assam’s six detention centres, which were set up to lodge doubtful voters and declared foreigners. Of these, 769 inmates have been detained for more than a year and 335 for more than three years.
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July - 19 
About 2.5 million people who have been left out of National Register of Citizens (NRC) have sent a petition to Government of India (GoI) for re-verification, reports Nagaland Post on July 20. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), many genuine names have been left out and many bogus nam
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About 2.5 million people who have been left out of National Register of Citizens (NRC) have sent a petition to Government of India (GoI) for re-verification, reports Nagaland Post on July 20. According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), many genuine names have been left out and many bogus names are registered. In the draft lists published in July 2018 and June this year, around 4.1 million people have been excluded. Around 3.6 million had filed claims against their exclusion and objections have been filed against two lakh inclusions.
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August - 4 
Since 2014, when the activities of JMB came to notice, at least 60 members of the Bangladesh based militant outfit have been arrested in Assam from lower Assam Districts, adds Assam Tribune. Sources said that the Government of India imposed a ban on the JMB after receiving reports that the outfit ma
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Since 2014, when the activities of JMB came to notice, at least 60 members of the Bangladesh based militant outfit have been arrested in Assam from lower Assam Districts, adds Assam Tribune. Sources said that the Government of India imposed a ban on the JMB after receiving reports that the outfit managed to establish a strong network in Bangladesh within 10 kilometres from the international border in India. So far, majority of the youths who have been arrested for their involvement with outfits like the JMB are from lower middle-class background belonging to semi urban localities. But sources admitted that no one really knows what is going on in the remote char areas, which are virtually out of security radar and there is very little presence of administration in such areas.
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September - 11 
After the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, neo-Jammatul Mujahideen Bangladeshi (JMB) has intensified its recruitment villages on Bangladesh’s borders with Assam and Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now on September 12. According to Bangladesh intelligence, senior neo-JMB militants have visi
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After the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, neo-Jammatul Mujahideen Bangladeshi (JMB) has intensified its recruitment villages on Bangladesh’s borders with Assam and Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now on September 12. According to Bangladesh intelligence, senior neo-JMB militants have visited the area regularly. The intelligence official stated that “With tens of thousands of exclusions from the NRC, there is grounds well of anger in minority areas of Assam and a feeling of solidarity with them in the villages of Bangladesh”. An official stated that after neo-JMB as decimated in Bangladesh, many of their leaders fled to India. Official also added that militants were trying to activate the border with Assam for movement of rebels, weapons and recruitment. A Bangladesh official stated that weapons are coming into Bangladesh from Myanmar through northeast Indian states like Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam. He said the Karimganj and the Dhubri stretch on the Assam side is particularly sensitive and must be closely watched.
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September - 11 
Since August 31 when National Register of Citizens (NRC) was announced Meghalaya pushed back 223 ‘outsiders’ to the places of their origin, reports East Mojo on September 12. Moreover, security arrangements along the areas bordering Assam have been intensified. Over 30 check posts or check gates hav
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Since August 31 when National Register of Citizens (NRC) was announced Meghalaya pushed back 223 ‘outsiders’ to the places of their origin, reports East Mojo on September 12. Moreover, security arrangements along the areas bordering Assam have been intensified. Over 30 check posts or check gates have been set up in different areas of the state.
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September - 13 September - 18
On September 13, brother of a businessman was abducted from Dokmoka town in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam by unidentified militants, reports Nagaland Post. The abductee was identified as Bijoy Agarwal. Dokmoka and Langhing locality within the command of the same Police station have become
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On September 13, brother of a businessman was abducted from Dokmoka town in East Karbi Anglong District of Assam by unidentified militants, reports Nagaland Post. The abductee was identified as Bijoy Agarwal. Dokmoka and Langhing locality within the command of the same Police station have become prime targets of the militant organization, adds Nagaland Post on September 19. According to reports, Peoples Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) and other newly formed militant groups formed by ex-militants are carrying out the extortions. Previously Head of Thong Nok Bey College, Proprietor of the local filling station, petty businessman of Phuloni locality Babul Debnath and another businessman of Langhing were abducted from unspecified locations. Meanwhile, Police have arrested around 30 militants and recovered around 28 arms and 180 rounds of assorted ammunitions.
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October - 13 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of Défense (MoD) have decided to “de-induct” Army from several Districts of Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 14. The Army will be de-inducted from 20 of the 33 Districts of Assam in a phase wise manner. The de-inducted Army battalions will be
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of Défense (MoD) have decided to “de-induct” Army from several Districts of Assam, reports The Sentinel on October 14. The Army will be de-inducted from 20 of the 33 Districts of Assam in a phase wise manner. The de-inducted Army battalions will be posted in the other States on a need-based manner. It has been also learnt that the Army might be redeployed in Assam only if special situations arise. The improvement in insurgency related incidents in the State over the decades can be gauged from 2009 till July 31, 2019. Official data indicate that in 2009 there were 424 insurgency-related incidents in the State whereas there were only 15 such cases in 2019 (as up to July 31). Altogether 194 extremists, 152 civilians and 22 security force personnel died in such incidents in 2009 but none lost lives in any insurgency-related operation during the mentioned period in 2019.
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October - 14 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) YC Modi on October 14 stated that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have intensified its activities in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand, reports Assam Tribune. The Director stated that the terror group has been attempting to expand its operati
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General (DG) YC Modi on October 14 stated that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) have intensified its activities in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand, reports Assam Tribune. The Director stated that the terror group has been attempting to expand its operations across India and a list of 125 suspects has been shared with different states. He stated that ‘’ In NIA’s pan-India probe, we got to know that JMB is not only active in Assam, Odisha and Jharkhand but also spreading their activities in other states such as Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra”. Referring to the Manipur missing arms case, in which 56 9-mm pistols were stolen from the armoury of the Manipur Police with 58 loaded magazines, Modi said the weapons were provided to the insurgents in 2016, adds Assam Tribune. The NIA Director stated that “After taking over the investigation of the case from the state police in June 2018, NIA unearthed the major conspiracy behind the missing arms. At least 12 people, including a sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), were arrested in the case and 20 weapons have been recovered. Further investigation is on to recover the other weapons”.
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October - 24 
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur are on edge with the “deadline” for settling the Naga political issue drawing near, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. The Governments and civil society organisations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur have made it clear that they would not compromise
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Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur are on edge with the “deadline” for settling the Naga political issue drawing near, reports The Sangai Express on October 25. The Governments and civil society organisations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur have made it clear that they would not compromise on their territorial integrity. Though the contents of the Framework Agreement signed with NSCN-IM in August 2015 are not known, Nagaland’s neighbours have been wary of the outfit’s demand for ‘nagalim’ or ‘greater Nagaland’. This would entail redrawing of boundaries to bring all Naga-inhabited areas in the North East under one administrative umbrella. There have been indications that the NSCN-IM has dropped this demand, but its insistence on a separate “Naga National flag” and “Naga Yezabo (Constitution)” has raised fears about a Nagalim-like arrangement in some form or the other. The map of Nagalim, released by NSCN-IM a few years ago, spreads over 1,03,473 square kilometeres beyond the 16,527 square kilometre area of Nagaland. It includes the Anjaw, Changlang, Lohit, Longding, Namsai and Tirap Districts of Arunachal Pradesh; Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong Districts and parts of Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar and Tinsukia Districts in Assam; and Chandel, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Tamenglong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul Districts of Manipur.
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October - 24 
On October 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. According to a senior official of the intelligence wing of the Assam Police as many as 54 militants including 42 from ULFA-I have surrendered til
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On October 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Lekhapani area of Tinsukia District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. According to a senior official of the intelligence wing of the Assam Police as many as 54 militants including 42 from ULFA-I have surrendered till October 18. PK Bhuyan, the Deputy Inspector General of Police stated that “One of the big reasons for the surrender is because after the operations, the ULFA-I members had to disperse from their camps. It seems that has demoralised them”. The Northeast Today adds that the surrendered militants were identified as Bijitkanti Bora alias Luit Asom and Pranjal Kotoky alias Rana Asom.
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October - 27 
Data released by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has revealed that shortage of staff in Assam police, reports The Telegraph on October 28. According to BPRD data, although there should be one Policeman against 500 people in Assam, in reality there is one policeman for 605 people
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Data released by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has revealed that shortage of staff in Assam police, reports The Telegraph on October 28. According to BPRD data, although there should be one Policeman against 500 people in Assam, in reality there is one policeman for 605 people. It says although a policeman ideally needs to cover 1.19 square kilometres, shortage of staff has forced him to cover 1.44 square kilometres. The data also indicate that there are 11,452 vacancies in Assam Police. The number of vacant posts of inspector is 75, that of sub-inspector 596 and assistant sub-inspector 210.
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November - 2 
According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Manipur witnessed most insurgency related violence in 2018 across northeast region, reports The Northeast Today on November 3. A total of 127 violent incidents were reported in Manipur in 2018, while the number of such incidents was 252 in the enti
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According to Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Manipur witnessed most insurgency related violence in 2018 across northeast region, reports The Northeast Today on November 3. A total of 127 violent incidents were reported in Manipur in 2018, while the number of such incidents was 252 in the entire North-eastern region. In 2018, however, the state witnessed a decline in insurgency-related incidents by 24 per cent compared to 167 in 2017, and civilian deaths went down from 23 in 2017 to 8 in 2018. In 2018, counter insurgency operations led to the neutralization of 10 militants, arrest of 404 militants and recovery of 99 weapons. Moreover, 2018 witnessed the lowest number of insurgency incidents and civilian deaths since 1997. The insurgency incidents registered a decline of 18 per cent in 2018 (with 252 cases) compared to 308 cases in 2017, said the report, adding that a 25 per cent reduction was also noted in the deaths of civilians and security forces personnel in the same year. A total of 37 deaths were reported in 2018 compared to 49 in 2017. Of the 37 killings, 23 were civilians and 14 from security forces. The report also said counter insurgency operations led to the neutralization of 34 militants, the arrest of 804, as well as recovery of 478 weapons in 2018 Compared to 2013, insurgency incidents in 2018 in the region declined significantly by 66 per cent, civilians’ casualties by 79 per cent, security forces casualties by 23 per cent and kidnapping or abduction cases by 62 per cent, adds Northeast Today. In 2018, insurgency related violence declined by 48 per cent in Meghalaya, 40 per cent in Arunachal Pradesh, 16 per cent in Assam and 24 per cent in Manipur, as compared to 2017.
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November - 8 
The Telegraph on November 9 reports that according to Police records there has been a constant flow of illegal arms for militant outfits as well as poachers and criminals into Assam. The records reveal that 2,171 cases were registered under the Arms Act in the state since 2014. According to the reco
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The Telegraph on November 9 reports that according to Police records there has been a constant flow of illegal arms for militant outfits as well as poachers and criminals into Assam. The records reveal that 2,171 cases were registered under the Arms Act in the state since 2014. According to the records, the total number of cases registered in 2014 under Arms Act was 580, followed by 511 in 2015. In 2016, there were 423 cases and in 2017, 370 cases were recorded under the act. At least 287 cases were registered in 2018. Police attributed the declining trend in cases to the successful counter-insurgency operations with most outfits joining the peace parleys. Nagaon District was the hub of gun runners. According to Nagaon Superintendent of Police Barata Raimedhi “Since January this year, we have arrested 36 people and recovered 25 firearms and 75 live ammunition. We will continue our drive against illegal arms.”
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November - 24 
Government of India (GoI) extended the ban on National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) by another five years reports Eastern Mirror on November 25. The ministry extended the ban on NDBF under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
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Government of India (GoI) extended the ban on National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) by another five years reports Eastern Mirror on November 25. The ministry extended the ban on NDBF under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) stated that NDFB-S has been involved in 62 violent incidents since January 2015, resulting in killings of 19 civilians and 55 extremists, besides the arrest of 450 ultras and confiscation of 444 arms from them.
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November - 27 
Government of India (GoI) in a notification on November 27 extended ban on United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) along with all its factions, wings and front organisations as an unlawful association for five more years, reports Assam Tribune. GoI is of the opinion that circumstances
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Government of India (GoI) in a notification on November 27 extended ban on United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) along with all its factions, wings and front organisations as an unlawful association for five more years, reports Assam Tribune. GoI is of the opinion that circumstances exist which render it necessary to declare the ULFA to be an unlawful association with immediate effect. During the period from January 1, 2015 to July 31 this year, the ULFA has killed 32 people – 25 civilians and seven security forces personnel, and abducted six persons.
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November - 30 
Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated on November 30 that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were active in Assam, reports The Sentinel. He also added t
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Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary stated on November 30 that United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were active in Assam, reports The Sentinel. He also added that Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) was also active in the state. The Miniter also added that NDFB-Progressive (NDFB-P), ULFA-Pro Talks faction (ULFA-PTF), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and nine other outfits have been engaged in peace talks since 2011, 2013 and 2016 respectively. The minister further added that for the rehabilitation of the surrendered militants a scheme – Swabalamban – has been launched. “As many as 1,800 surrendered militants have been trained and given loans amounting to INR 1,00,000 to each of 1,125 such persons for their rehabilitation under this scheme this year. This apart, 463 surrendered militants have been inducted into the State police force as sepoys”. The Minister further informed that during the past three and half years, 25,780 abduction cases have been recorded in Assam.
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December - 18 
Police on December 18 arrested the President of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its Press Secretary for inciting violence during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports Assam Tribune. The PFI president was identified as Aminul Haque and press secretary was identified as Mohammed Muzamil Haq.
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Police on December 18 arrested the President of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its Press Secretary for inciting violence during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), reports Assam Tribune. The PFI president was identified as Aminul Haque and press secretary was identified as Mohammed Muzamil Haq. The total number of anti-CAA arrests currently stands at 275 and nearly 3,047 persons have been taken into preventive custody following the violence.
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December - 19 
The Telegraph on December 20 reports that according to Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police Sreejith Tiraviam, 43 people have been arrested for vandalism in the District. Normality has returned to Dibrugarh district after sporadic violence against the CAA. On December 19 curfew was relaxed for 14 hour
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The Telegraph on December 20 reports that according to Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police Sreejith Tiraviam, 43 people have been arrested for vandalism in the District. Normality has returned to Dibrugarh district after sporadic violence against the CAA. On December 19 curfew was relaxed for 14 hours from 0600Hrs.
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December - 27 
As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continue in Assam, the State Police have found 246 social media posts to be in conflict with the law, reports The Telegraph on December 28. While a total of 36 cases have been registered across the State and 16 people arrested, all others were
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As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continue in Assam, the State Police have found 246 social media posts to be in conflict with the law, reports The Telegraph on December 28. While a total of 36 cases have been registered across the State and 16 people arrested, all others were counselled, leading to deletion of the inflammatory content.
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December - 31 
The Northeast Today reports that an official stated on December 31, that around 242 militants of various outfits have surrendered along with weapons since December 8, in Karimganj and Hailakandi Districts in Assam. The surrendered militants belonging to various Reang tribal outfits, deposited 150 fi
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The Northeast Today reports that an official stated on December 31, that around 242 militants of various outfits have surrendered along with weapons since December 8, in Karimganj and Hailakandi Districts in Assam. The surrendered militants belonging to various Reang tribal outfits, deposited 150 firearms of various types and huge cache of ammunition. These include four AK series Rifle, one Chinese rifle, three M-20 pistols and 110 assorted weapons.
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