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January - 3 
At a press conference on January 3, Bangalore city Police Commissioner, Ajai Kumar Singh, said that they have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from Andhra Pradesh in connection with the December 28 attack in the Indian Institute of Science campus. Singh said Abdul Rehman, a self-styled LeT
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At a press conference on January 3, Bangalore city Police Commissioner, Ajai Kumar Singh, said that they have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from Andhra Pradesh in connection with the December 28 attack in the Indian Institute of Science campus. Singh said Abdul Rehman, a self-styled LeT commander in south India, was arrested from Nalgonda on January 1. He, however, said, "It is too early to say whether he was the mastermind or just an abettor."
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January - 4 
Karnataka Police has confirmed that Mohammad Raji-Ur Rehman alias Abdul Rehman did not carry out the attack at the IISc. However, Rehman has reportedly told police that he, along with some likeminded people, launched a trust in Chennai to "spread religious ideology". According to sources, they named
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Karnataka Police has confirmed that Mohammad Raji-Ur Rehman alias Abdul Rehman did not carry out the attack at the IISc. However, Rehman has reportedly told police that he, along with some likeminded people, launched a trust in Chennai to "spread religious ideology". According to sources, they named it Al-Fatah and he has been sending Islamic literature to the persons responsible in Chennai from Saudi Arabia on a regular basis.
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February - 21 
According to Assam Tribune, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, on February 21, speaking in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) said that at least 32 militants were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel in 2005 while crossing the India-Bangladesh border.
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According to Assam Tribune, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, S. Reghupathy, on February 21, speaking in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) said that at least 32 militants were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel in 2005 while crossing the India-Bangladesh border. One militant has been arrested in 2006. The minister said that during investigation of a few cases, it was revealed that the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sponsored militant’s infiltration along India-Bangladesh border was taking place. The Government has pursued a coordinated approach, which included the strengthening of border management to check infiltration, he added.
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February - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, R. S. Moosahary, told Press Trust of India on February 2 that Bangladesh still remains a major hub for the militants with as many as 172 camps operating in that country. "Bangladesh is taking some action against them. They have launched a few operations
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Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, R. S. Moosahary, told Press Trust of India on February 2 that Bangladesh still remains a major hub for the militants with as many as 172 camps operating in that country. "Bangladesh is taking some action against them. They have launched a few operations in which some militants have been killed. But it is not enough, Dhaka needs to do more", he said. He further said, "We have given them a list of 172 insurgent camps. They verified it and they say they are not there, which I feel is a routine reply. We are sure there are camps and we are sure that some insurgents from India have taken shelter in Bangladesh."
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February - 22 
Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, informed the Parliament on February 22 that "there have been some requests from His Majesty's Government of Nepal for resumption of military supplies. The issue of military supplies to Nepal remains under constant review of the Government". Pr
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Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, informed the Parliament on February 22 that "there have been some requests from His Majesty's Government of Nepal for resumption of military supplies. The issue of military supplies to Nepal remains under constant review of the Government". Presenting a written reply, he mentioned that India had dispatched some non-lethal supplies to Nepal that were in the pipeline after the lifting of emergency in April 2005 and release of political leaders and activists. Ahmed added that India was "aware that Nepal received certain quantities of arm supplies, lethal and non-lethal, from third country sources, including China and Pakistan".
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March - 8 
On March 8, Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary (Home), Alok Sinha, said the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, whose cadre was shot dead in an encounter with police near Lucknow on March 8, appeared prima facie responsible for the serial bomb blasts in Varanasi. "Prima facie, it appears t
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On March 8, Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary (Home), Alok Sinha, said the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, whose cadre was shot dead in an encounter with police near Lucknow on March 8, appeared prima facie responsible for the serial bomb blasts in Varanasi. "Prima facie, it appears that the slain terrorist was involved in the twin blasts but it would be a matter of investigation to ascertain the degree of his involvement or whether he was the mastermind," Sinha said in Varanasi.
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March - 8 
The Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Parliament on March 8 that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was training Indian and Bangladeshi youths for terrorist acts in the country. He further said that ISI was also co-ordinating activities of Pakistani and Banglades
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The Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Parliament on March 8 that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was training Indian and Bangladeshi youths for terrorist acts in the country. He further said that ISI was also co-ordinating activities of Pakistani and Bangladesh-based terrorist groups. He added that, "government of India has already taken adequate steps to thwart the plans of terrorists and militant groups. Moreover, threat inputs are constantly analysed to update the strategy to meet new challenges." Speaking on the issue of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in India, the minister said, "there were reports of presence of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in various parts of the country. Since such persons do not enter the country legally with proper travel documents, no exact number can be given about them."
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March - 17 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while informing the meeting of Consultative Committee on Home regarding the progress in fence construction on borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is reported to have said that border-fencing work on both Eastern and Western sectors would be completed in about a y
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, while informing the meeting of Consultative Committee on Home regarding the progress in fence construction on borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, is reported to have said that border-fencing work on both Eastern and Western sectors would be completed in about a year's time.
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March - 18 
One of the four terrorists killed in an encounter in Ahmedabad on March 17 was ‘chief commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said on March 18, according to PTI. He was identified as Pakistani national Azaan, Assistant Commissioner of Police
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One of the four terrorists killed in an encounter in Ahmedabad on March 17 was ‘chief commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police official said on March 18, according to PTI. He was identified as Pakistani national Azaan, Assistant Commissioner of Police G L Singhal said. Azaan was a "most-wanted" terrorist in Kashmir and was involved in numerous terrorist activities in the State, Singhal said, adding two others were identified as Mohammed Javed and Mohammed Ayub, both Kashmiris. The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed their identities, he added.
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March - 21 
Following discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at New Delhi on March 21, both countries agreed that they were victims of terrorism and should join hands to fight the problem. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that Ho
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Following discussions between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at New Delhi on March 21, both countries agreed that they were victims of terrorism and should join hands to fight the problem. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that Home Secretaries of the two countries would meet often and exchange information, while the Joint Rivers Commission too would meet frequently to address water disputes. The two countries also agreed operationalise the Sealdah-Devpura railway link. Two pacts, a revised trade accord and another to prevent illicit narcotics trafficking were signed in the presence of the Prime Ministers. In his banquet speech on March 21-night, Dr. Singh said the dialogue had been "most useful" in understanding each other's point of view and in making progress on different issues. "We believe sincerely that India and its neighbours have a common destiny. One cannot prosper without the other, and it is only through cooperation within the region that we can compete outside it. We believe it is our fundamental interest to see a strong, stable and economically strong Bangladesh making its full contribution to regional development," he said. Begum Khaleda, on the other hand, asked her counterpart to take steps to encourage more exports from Bangladesh, including duty-free access to goods. "This would help us base our economic relations on an even more solid foundation. Your positive response would help Bangladesh in narrowing the widening trade gap between our two countries."
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March - 21 
Four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists were arrested from Chandigarh in Punjab on March 21 and one kilogram of RDX, arms and ammunition were seized from their possession, according to Press Trust of India. Chandigarh Police arrested the four from the Bus Stand in Sector 12 of the city
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Four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists were arrested from Chandigarh in Punjab on March 21 and one kilogram of RDX, arms and ammunition were seized from their possession, according to Press Trust of India. Chandigarh Police arrested the four from the Bus Stand in Sector 12 of the city, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Yadav told reporters. Yadav said the arrested disclosed during preliminary interrogation that they were part of the BKI module controlled by Jagtar Singh Tara. The four, identified as Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi alias Bullet, Dilbagh Singh, Ranjit Singh, all residents of Ropar district in Punjab and Balbir Singh alias Nepali, a resident of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, were in contact with other BKI activists and were one of the several modules raised by the outfit for the revival of terrorism. As reported earlier, the BKI ‘India operations chief’, Paramjeet Singh Bheora, had been arrested from the national capital Delhi a day earlier.
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March - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24 offered a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Pakistan as a culmination of the ongoing peace process. Flagging off the Amritsar-Nankana bus service linking the two Punjabs in Amritsar, he also said "meaningful agreement" was possible on issues like
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24 offered a "Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship" to Pakistan as a culmination of the ongoing peace process. Flagging off the Amritsar-Nankana bus service linking the two Punjabs in Amritsar, he also said "meaningful agreement" was possible on issues like Siachen, Sir Creek and Baglihar. "I have a vision that the peace making process must ultimately culminate in our two countries entering into a Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship to give meaning and substance to our quest for shared goals", Dr. Singh said. "I make this offer to the people of Pakistan on this historic occasion. I am sure the leadership of Pakistan will reciprocate", he said. The Prime Minister added, "the time has come to leave behind the animosities and misgivings of the past and to think the unthinkable." On President Pervez Musharraf’s statements that normalisation of bilateral relations cannot move forward unless the "core" issue of Jammu and Kashmir is resolved, the Prime Minister said "in my view, it is a mistake to link normalisation of other relations with finding a solution to J and K".
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March - 31 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to raise 20 additional battalions and notify them as “reserve force” to further strengthen the safeguard of the border. “Our present strength of 157 battalions is fair enough exclusively for border duties,
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to raise 20 additional battalions and notify them as “reserve force” to further strengthen the safeguard of the border. “Our present strength of 157 battalions is fair enough exclusively for border duties, but whenever the BSF is called for internal deployment for different purposes, gaps emerge along the border. To prevent this, we want 20 additional battalions to be raised for foolproof border vigil,” said the BSF Director-General A.K. Mitra in Shalbagan near Agartala. He added that infiltration from Bangladesh still poses a problem. He informed, “The eastern border of the country is very sensitive and as many as 64 battalions of the BSF have been deployed here against the sanctioned strength of 69 battalions.” He termed the country’s 900-km-long riverine border as the most vulnerable and said there should be proper lighting in the border area for full protection. “We are aware of this and we are trying to modernise our force with sophisticated equipment, latest electronic devices, arms and ammunition,” he added.
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April - 16 
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The External Affairs Ministry, in its annual report, has note
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Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The External Affairs Ministry, in its annual report, has noted that India had "continuing concerns" on cross-border infiltration and incidence of terrorist violence in the country linked to Pakistan. "Despite Pakistan’s assurance that steps would be taken to prevent such infiltration, there was no sustained decline in infiltration and violent incidents," it said. India expressed the hope that Pakistan would take "concrete action" in this regard, the report said. "India made it clear that the whole dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence, free from violence and terror," the ministry added.
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April - 19 
According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialogue with political parties aimed at reconciliation.
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According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialogue with political parties aimed at reconciliation. Singh, a Member of Parliament and former Union Minister, will visit Nepalese capital Kathmandu as the Special Envoy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is expected to meet King Gyanendra. He is also expected to meet leaders of political parties in Nepal, who have been organising widespread protests against the monarch for the last fortnight.
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April - 20 
Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen. Singh informed the media at the concluding day of
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Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen. Singh informed the media at the concluding day of the Army Commanders conference in New Delhi on April 20. "Somebody is obviously helping them", the Army chief pointed out even while conceding that violence had gone down in Jammu and Kashmir. Giving details of the past two years, Gen. Singh said while during 2004-05 a total of 870 terrorists had been killed at the cost of 160 soldiers, 2005-06 had seen 860 terrorists and 115 soldiers being killed. The Army chief said that and the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain "fairly stable" with violence levels down.
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April - 29 
Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The PM has... expressed grief and sorrow and has asked
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Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The PM has... expressed grief and sorrow and has asked the nation to remain united in the fight against terrorism." Foreign secretary Shyam Saran blamed the Taliban and "its sponsors" for the "dastardly and inhuman act of terror... which has resulted in the tragic and untimely death of an innocent Indian citizen, who, like many of our other compatriots, had been making a contribution in Afghanistan’s reconstruction." Reiterating India’s stand on the Taliban, Saran said: "The government of India regards Taliban a terrorist organisation and calls upon the international community to recognise its true colours and join hands together to defeat this scourge to humanity." In Kabul, President Hamid Karzai condemned the killing and reportedly ordered the security forces to hunt down those responsible.
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May - 7 
The Centre has reportedly strengthened the security cover for the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in the Karwar district of Karnataka following intelligence warnings about a possible terrorist attack. A senior official of the Union Home Ministry told Deccan Chronicle that: “There are intelligence inputs th
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The Centre has reportedly strengthened the security cover for the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in the Karwar district of Karnataka following intelligence warnings about a possible terrorist attack. A senior official of the Union Home Ministry told Deccan Chronicle that: “There are intelligence inputs that suggest militants may target the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in Karnataka. The security arrangements for Kaiga have been reviewed and adequate arrangements made to prevent any untoward incident.” Specially trained Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have also been put on alert at all 22 atomic and space research centres throughout the country. “Around 6,000 armed CISF personnel are already guarding nuclear and atomic research centres in the country. Now they have been instructed to remain extra vigilant,” the official said. The CISF has also been instructed to beef up security at all sensitive installations situated in the Northeast. Security has been beefed up at the Guwahati Oil Refinery, at ONGC establishments at Nazira and Jorhat, at the Doyang Hydro Electric Project in Nagaland and the Numli Garh Refinery in Assam. In addition, the Centre has directed security agencies to strengthen the protective cover at all coalfields. Security has been beefed up at Eastern Coalfields Ltd (Sitalpur, West Bengal), Central Coalfields Ltd (Kargali, Ranchi), Singareni Collieries Ltd (Andhra Pradesh) and Neyveli Lignite Corporation (Chennai).
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May - 9 
The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, who is currently on an official visit to India, has said that his country needs foreign help to pressure the LTTE to come back to peace talks, according to Colombopage. “The international community must bring pressure on the LTTE by using all pow
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The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, who is currently on an official visit to India, has said that his country needs foreign help to pressure the LTTE to come back to peace talks, according to Colombopage. “The international community must bring pressure on the LTTE by using all powers within them to get them back to the table. Something that hurts them the most is curtailing their fund raising activities,” said Mangala Samaraweera. Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured that India would provide with necessary defence equipment and training for the Sri Lankan armed forces as and when necessary.
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May - 11 
The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, while replying to a question raised by Abdul Mannan Hossain in the Parliament on May 11, informed that 4096.7 kms of the international border between India and Bangladesh, running through the five States of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tr
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The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahmed, while replying to a question raised by Abdul Mannan Hossain in the Parliament on May 11, informed that 4096.7 kms of the international border between India and Bangladesh, running through the five States of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, had been demarcated by the India-Bangladesh Joint Boundary Working Group, barring a stretch of 6.1 kms in three states. The undemarcated portions include Daikhat-56 (1.5 kms in West Bengal), Belonia (1.6 kms in Tripura) and Lathitilla-Dumabari (3 kms in Assam).
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May - 18 
Indian defence authorities stated that they have stepped up surveillance by sea and air along the coastline between India and Sri Lanka, following the increase in violence in the island nation. Chief of the Indian Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash said, “We have enhanced our state of readiness and we
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Indian defence authorities stated that they have stepped up surveillance by sea and air along the coastline between India and Sri Lanka, following the increase in violence in the island nation. Chief of the Indian Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash said, “We have enhanced our state of readiness and we are watching the situation very carefully.” However, he said that so far, there have been no incidents of the LTTE straying into Indian waters or infiltrating the Indian side of the sea.
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May - 24 
With Pakistan refusing to agree on authentication of present troop positions on the Siachen glacier, talks between India and Pakistan on demilitarisation in Siachen failed to yield any breakthrough in New Delhi on May 24, but the two countries decided to continue with the cease-fire there, according
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With Pakistan refusing to agree on authentication of present troop positions on the Siachen glacier, talks between India and Pakistan on demilitarisation in Siachen failed to yield any breakthrough in New Delhi on May 24, but the two countries decided to continue with the cease-fire there, according to Press Trust of India. Concluding the two-day Defence Secretary-level talks, both countries, however, issued a joint statement in which they agreed to continue the negotiations to resolve the issue in a peaceful manner. The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to continue the truce in Siachen in place since November 2003. "In this round of discussions, we could not make a breakthrough," Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said. He also said the Pakistani side "is not agreeing to the proposal for authentication of positions (held by the Indian and Pakistani forces) for quite some time and this is the area of difference which can continue..."
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June - 1 
Three terrorists were shot dead on June 1-morning during an abortive attempt to storm the headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu organization, at Nagpur in Maharashtra. Police said the terrorists, suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), attempted to drive a whi
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Three terrorists were shot dead on June 1-morning during an abortive attempt to storm the headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu organization, at Nagpur in Maharashtra. Police said the terrorists, suspected to be from the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), attempted to drive a white Ambassador car, fitted with a red command-light, towards the building shortly before dawn. When guards at the perimeter of the three-level security cordon flagged down the car, its driver attempted to crash through the barriers. RSS chief K.S. Sudarshan and other top functionaries were not present in the building at the time of the attack, according to The Hindu. The Mumbai-based Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had information about the attack on the RSS headquarters in Nagpur and tipped off the Nagpur police about the same, which helped foil the attack, Times of India reported. ATS chief, Inspector-General of Police, K. P. Raghuvanshi, said, "We informed the Nagpur police." Deputy Chief Minister R. R. Patil told reporters that security at the RSS premises was then beefed up and RSS functionaries were warned about a possible attack. Meanwhile, intelligence sources in New Delhi reportedly said all three terrorists were thought to be Pakistani nationals, although no detail of their identities was available. "We had reason to believe that an operation of this kind was being planned and asked the Nagpur police to be prepared," an unnamed senior official said.
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June - 4 
The National Security Advisor, M. K. Narayanan, told the television channel Times Now while describing the rise of terrorist attacks in the country, especially outside Jammu and Kashmir, that, “Quite clearly, the scale of attacks particularly has gone up very substantially. Targets have become extre
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The National Security Advisor, M. K. Narayanan, told the television channel Times Now while describing the rise of terrorist attacks in the country, especially outside Jammu and Kashmir, that, “Quite clearly, the scale of attacks particularly has gone up very substantially. Targets have become extremely high profile,” reports Assam Tribune. “If they (terrorists) do succeed, it could lead to major violence across the country", cautioned Narayanan. He further said, "We are facing a situation far from comfortable. Pakistan could do much more to check terrorism emanating from across the border".
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July - 13 
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on July 13 said that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was not active in the State and there was no evidence of its involvement in any unlawful activity during his regime, according to The Hindu. He told journalists in Lucknow that even th
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on July 13 said that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was not active in the State and there was no evidence of its involvement in any unlawful activity during his regime, according to The Hindu. He told journalists in Lucknow that even though Union Government had banned the organisation, as far as its existence in Uttar Pradesh was concerned, it would be improper to initiate action without evidence.
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July - 14 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, said that the serial blasts in Mumbai were carried out by terrorists with support from across the border, according to The Hindu. He further warned Pakistan that it would be difficult to carry forward the peace process if it di
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, said that the serial blasts in Mumbai were carried out by terrorists with support from across the border, according to The Hindu. He further warned Pakistan that it would be difficult to carry forward the peace process if it did not control terrorist elements operating from its territory. Prime Minister said, “I have explained it to the government of Pakistan at the highest level that if the acts of terrorism are not controlled, it is exceedingly difficult for any government to carry forward what may be called as normalisation and peace process." Commenting on whether talks on confidence-building measures with Pakistan will continue, he added, “Pakistan, in 2004, had solemnly given an assurance that Pakistani territory will not be used to promote, encourage, aid and abet terrorist elements directed against India. That assurance has to be fulfilled before the peace process or other processes can make progress.”
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July - 21 
On July 21, India asked Pakistan to hand over Syed Salahuddin of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim as proof of its cooperation in the battle against terror. A statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said though India gave Pakistan details of terror groups
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On July 21, India asked Pakistan to hand over Syed Salahuddin of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim as proof of its cooperation in the battle against terror. A statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said though India gave Pakistan details of terror groups and individuals during the Home Secretary-level talks in May, no action was taken so far. However, India would continue to provide Pakistan with all possible evidence of terror activity, the MEA spokesman said. He further said, If Pakistan really wanted to convince the Indian people that it was taking action against terrorists, some steps had to be taken immediately. Also, Islamabad could ban the Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the parent wing of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and arrest its leader, the spokesman said.
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July - 28 
The National Security Adviser M. K. Narayanan said on July 28 that Indian security and nuclear installations are under "very serious threat" from Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) that may be planning a "major assault". In an interview to CNN-IBN he said, "At the moment, we have a
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The National Security Adviser M. K. Narayanan said on July 28 that Indian security and nuclear installations are under "very serious threat" from Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) that may be planning a "major assault". In an interview to CNN-IBN he said, "At the moment, we have at least two or three serious threats... There is information that maybe one of our atomic installations could be the target, " adding, "it’s LeT operation... It is a very serious threat." He added that LeT was far greater threat than Al Qaeda due to its greater reach and said, "LeT is an integral part of Al Qaeda but sometimes it becomes even bigger because of its contacts. We have not come across their involvement in the US but in Europe and Asia, they are very active". Narayanan said there were inputs from intelligence agencies that LeT was devoting a great deal of effort to selecting people who were educated and tech savvy. On speculation that LeT may have infiltrated the armed forces, he said "there is a concern...They are not doing small jobs but thinking of bigger jobs. So, if there is an infiltration whether it is armed forces or sensitive areas of bureaucracy, it is a matter of concern".
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August - 7 
Endorsing India’s contention that cross-border terrorism continues, the US said on August 7 that terrorist groups having "designs" against India still have a presence in Pakistan, according to Press Trust of India. US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Richard Boucher said in New Delhi, how
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Endorsing India’s contention that cross-border terrorism continues, the US said on August 7 that terrorist groups having "designs" against India still have a presence in Pakistan, according to Press Trust of India. US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Richard Boucher said in New Delhi, however, that his country would like to see progress on Kashmir issue resolution through dialogue. Boucher, who met Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and held extensive discussions on terrorism and civil nuclear deal with External Affairs Ministry Joint Secretary (Americas) S Jai Shanker, also sought to allay concerns in India with regard to certain aspects of the civil nuclear deal. Boucher is reported to have said "we all know there is terrorism in the (South Asian) region. Some of terrorism is in Pakistan. Some of the (terror) groups that have designs against India still have pieces in Pakistan."
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August - 15 
Delivering his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh asked Pakistan to take concrete steps to end cross-border terrorism directed against India, warning that the peace process would be affected if this was not done. Addressing the
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Delivering his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh asked Pakistan to take concrete steps to end cross-border terrorism directed against India, warning that the peace process would be affected if this was not done. Addressing the nation on India’s 59th independence anniversary, Dr. Singh pointed out that New Delhi had unveiled several initiatives to usher in peace with Pakistan. “To be successful, these initiatives need an atmosphere of peace,” he said, adding “It is obvious that unless Pakistan takes concrete steps to implement the solemn assurances it has given to prevent cross-border terrorism against India from any territory within its control, public opinion in India, which has supported the peace process, will be undermined.”
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August - 17 
Police said Sahduli was a B. Tech holder in electronic engineering and Rafeeq was a trained teacher. The police said they recovered seditious material, including SIMI pamphlets and a book, "Mass Resistance in Kashmir-Origin, Evolution and Options". The Islamic Foundation based in Leicester in the U.
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Police said Sahduli was a B. Tech holder in electronic engineering and Rafeeq was a trained teacher. The police said they recovered seditious material, including SIMI pamphlets and a book, "Mass Resistance in Kashmir-Origin, Evolution and Options". The Islamic Foundation based in Leicester in the U.K published this book authored by Taheer Ameen of the Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad. The police had earlier detained 18 suspects on August 15-morning while they were attending a meeting at the Hafi Auditorium near Panaikulam. Of these, 13 were released after questioning.
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August - 23 
A former Member of Parliament and Congress party leader, Era Anbarasu, urged Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi to take steps to arrest those who supported the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the pretext of extending solidarity to Sri Lankan Tamils. In a statement issued on August 23, he said
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A former Member of Parliament and Congress party leader, Era Anbarasu, urged Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi to take steps to arrest those who supported the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the pretext of extending solidarity to Sri Lankan Tamils. In a statement issued on August 23, he said the leaders of pro-LTTE political parties were instigating violence, posing a threat to the sovereignty of the country.
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August - 23 
Maintaining that Pakistan has not dismantled the terrorist infrastructure existing on its soil, the Government said on August 23 that the neighbouring country’s external intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to provide "directions" and "logistics" support to terrorist group
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Maintaining that Pakistan has not dismantled the terrorist infrastructure existing on its soil, the Government said on August 23 that the neighbouring country’s external intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to provide "directions" and "logistics" support to terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) active in India, according to Press Trust of India. "We have not received any information on dismantling of terrorist training camps," Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in the Upper House of the Parliament (Rajya Sabha). He said information about existence of terrorist training camps was passed on to Pakistan during the Home Secretary-level talks between the two countries. According to available inputs, the ISI continues to provide directions and logistics support, including recruitment, arms training and funds, to groups like the LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Al-Badr for terrorist related activities in Jammu and Kashmir despite Government’s peace initiatives and Prime Minister’s invitation to separatist leaders for two Round Table conferences. "Available inputs indicate Pakistan’s ISI continues to remunerate terrorists for attacks on security forces and political leaders… The serial grenade attacks on April 14 and July 11, 2006 in Srinagar city and killing of tourists are reportedly the result of directives received by the terrorist outfits from across the border," said Patil. "We have given documents pointing out to places where training is imparted to terrorists," he said adding Pakistan was in a denial mode.
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August - 23 
Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on August 23, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav ruled out the involvement of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in recent terrorist attacks in the State. Zee News reports that State Transport Minister Naresh Agarwal also defend
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Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on August 23, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav ruled out the involvement of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in recent terrorist attacks in the State. Zee News reports that State Transport Minister Naresh Agarwal also defended the SIMI and alleged that it was the media which had branded the organisation a terrorist outfit.
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August - 23 
The Minister for Family Welfare, Ahmed Hasan, speaking in the Legislative Council on August 23 denied that the Government had withdrawn cases against any SIMI activists. He said, “Only political cases against SIMI members slapped by the previous government are being withdrawn.”
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The Minister for Family Welfare, Ahmed Hasan, speaking in the Legislative Council on August 23 denied that the Government had withdrawn cases against any SIMI activists. He said, “Only political cases against SIMI members slapped by the previous government are being withdrawn.”
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August - 24 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Mumbai Police said on August 24 that the two Pakistani terrorists, one of whom was killed in an encounter on August 21, had plans to attack five places in Mumbai, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Anushakti Nagar and Siddhivinayak Temple, according
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Mumbai Police said on August 24 that the two Pakistani terrorists, one of whom was killed in an encounter on August 21, had plans to attack five places in Mumbai, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre at Anushakti Nagar and Siddhivinayak Temple, according to Press Trust of India. During interrogation, Mohammad Riaz Nawabuddin, who was arrested on August 21, has revealed that the duo was also planning to attack Western Railway line, Byculla and Bandra. "We have recovered a map from deceased Abu Osama’s place in Antop Hill in which the places have been highlighted. We suspect Siddhivinayak temple would also be on their list as the place where the temple is located has been marked as ‘SW’ on the map," ATS chief K P Raghuvanshi told reporters. Nawabuddin has disclosed that the duo had obtained training at a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camp in Pakistan, Raghuvanshi informed. He also said Osama had come to Mumbai three days before he was killed and Riaz was in Mumbai for the last "five-six" months.
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August - 25 
According to The Hindu, India has lodged a strong protest with the Netherlands against the way Dutch authorities handled the detention of 12 Mumbai residents, all of them Indian nationals, after they were taken off a Northwest Airlines flight in Amsterdam on August 23. The External Affairs Ministry
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According to The Hindu, India has lodged a strong protest with the Netherlands against the way Dutch authorities handled the detention of 12 Mumbai residents, all of them Indian nationals, after they were taken off a Northwest Airlines flight in Amsterdam on August 23. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson informed the media that Secretary (West), Shashi Tripathi, on August 25 summoned Dutch Ambassador, E.F.C.H. Neihe, and informed him that the manner in which the 12 Indian nationals were treated was not in conformity with friendly relations between India and the Netherlands. "No reason" had been found for the detention and no charges had been brought against the Mumbai residents. The Ambassador was informed that India took the handling of the incident "very seriously."
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August - 28 
India on August 28 described the killing of veteran Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti as a "tragic loss" to the people of Balochistan and Pakistan, according to The Hindu. The External Affairs Ministry termed the August 26-killing as "unfortunate." This military attack and the heavy casualties in
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India on August 28 described the killing of veteran Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti as a "tragic loss" to the people of Balochistan and Pakistan, according to The Hindu. The External Affairs Ministry termed the August 26-killing as "unfortunate." This military attack and the heavy casualties in the continuing military operations in Balochistan "underline the need for peaceful dialogue to address the grievances and aspirations of people of Balochistan," a press statement said. Military force, the Ministry underlined, could never solve political problems.
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August - 28 
India termed as ‘factually incorrect’ and ‘false’ media reports in Bangladesh accusing the Border Security Force (BSF) for firing incidents along the India-Bangladesh border, reports Assam Tribune. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka stated that it was “concerned about the continuing reports in the
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India termed as ‘factually incorrect’ and ‘false’ media reports in Bangladesh accusing the Border Security Force (BSF) for firing incidents along the India-Bangladesh border, reports Assam Tribune. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka stated that it was “concerned about the continuing reports in the Bangladeshi media, which are incorrectly blaming the BSF for acting in a provocative manner and for firing on innocent Bangladeshis. The High Commission of India wishes to emphasise that the Bangladeshi reports are false and factually inaccurate,” said the statement.
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August - 28 
Pakistan replied to India's statement on the killing of Bugti by listing several insurgencies within India and urged New Delhi to "focus on putting its own house in order" instead of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. A spokesperson said the statement "is not only against the we
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Pakistan replied to India's statement on the killing of Bugti by listing several insurgencies within India and urged New Delhi to "focus on putting its own house in order" instead of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. A spokesperson said the statement "is not only against the well-established norms of inter-state relations but also a blatant interference in the internal affairs of a neighbouring country." It said India's "purported" concern for the people of other countries was "ill-advised" considering it had so many of insurgencies of its own — the statement contained a long list of insurgencies in the North-East — that were being "suppressed by force."
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August - 28 
The Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said that fencing along the India-Bangladesh border would be completed by March 2007, according to Press Trust of India. He mentioned that proximate human habitations might hamper fencing along a stretch of 297-km of international border. “However, details are b
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The Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said that fencing along the India-Bangladesh border would be completed by March 2007, according to Press Trust of India. He mentioned that proximate human habitations might hamper fencing along a stretch of 297-km of international border. “However, details are being worked out to deal with the matter,” added the Home Secretary.
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August - 28 
Speaking at Bhubaneswar in Orissa on August 28, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh did not rule out the possibility of meeting Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sideline of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Havana during September 2006. Asked at a press conference whether he would have talks wi
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Speaking at Bhubaneswar in Orissa on August 28, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh did not rule out the possibility of meeting Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sideline of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Havana during September 2006. Asked at a press conference whether he would have talks with Gen. Musharraf in Havana, Dr. Singh said "we can choose our friends, not our neighbours. But there should not be any problem in talking". He said the peace process "cannot go forward if Pakistan does not deal with terrorism firmly. What has Pakistan done to control terrorism?"
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September - 2 
Meanwhile, the former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in Chennai that India should continue to help the island nation in finding a lasting peaceful solution to the ethnic strife, reports Hindu.
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Meanwhile, the former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in Chennai that India should continue to help the island nation in finding a lasting peaceful solution to the ethnic strife, reports Hindu.
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September - 3 
According to The Hindu, on September 3, Mumbai Police said they were yet to verify Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Akmal Hashim's claim in a media interview that 17 terrorists were involved in the July 11 bomb blasts on commuter trains. Hashim had claimed that 17 men — some of them Kashmiris and the
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According to The Hindu, on September 3, Mumbai Police said they were yet to verify Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Akmal Hashim's claim in a media interview that 17 terrorists were involved in the July 11 bomb blasts on commuter trains. Hashim had claimed that 17 men — some of them Kashmiris and the others from Pakistan — were involved in the bombings. He said all but one of the men had left Mumbai. Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief K.P. Raghuvanshi told reporters the agency had no confirmation yet of the claim. He said the only information they had at the moment was that Hashim was a Pakistani national and that he served in the Pakistan Army for a while. Meanwhile, a Mumbai court on September 3 remanded Hashim to ATS custody till September 13.
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September - 5 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy said on September 5 that the two-pronged strategy of development and vigilance pursued by his Government had resulted in containing threat to internal security both from Maoists and terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Participating i
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy said on September 5 that the two-pronged strategy of development and vigilance pursued by his Government had resulted in containing threat to internal security both from Maoists and terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Participating in the Chief Ministers' Conference on Internal Security, Reddy said the law and order situation in the State was under control. He said Maoists posed the biggest challenge to law and order with the group's activities affecting 500 police station areas spread over 19 districts. The Chief Minister said the Maoists had no public support and were engaging in hit-and-run tactics. He said that the Government had set up a Department for Remote and Interior Area development to speed up developmental activities in the areas that were usual recruitment grounds for extremists. During the last two years, he said, 2.5 lakh acres of land had been distributed to the poor and the Government had undertaken an ambitious programme to bring additional land under irrigation. In order to promote employment opportunities for tribal youth, the State Government trained over 7,000 youths in various trades and of them, some 2,200 were employed. In addition, 3000 home guards were recruited from extremist- affected areas. The Government also strengthened intelligence network and raised two India Reserve battalions. The Chief Minister sought deployment of two battalions of Central paramilitary forces in the State to neutralise the Maoists. Claiming that the State's policy to rehabilitate surrendered extremists was successful, Reddy said during the last three years, over 8,000 Maoist cadres had surrendered and Maoist violence was under control with security forces gaining the upper hand. Referring to Islamist extremism, the Chief Minister informed that security agencies unearthed eight modules of militant outfits and 87 persons had been arrested in the last three years.
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September - 5 
Speaking at the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on September 5, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said intelligence agencies had warned of a further intensification of terrorist violence with the possibility of more Fidayeen (suicide squad) attacks, according to The Hindu.
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Speaking at the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on September 5, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said intelligence agencies had warned of a further intensification of terrorist violence with the possibility of more Fidayeen (suicide squad) attacks, according to The Hindu. He said that use of suicide bombers; attacks on economic and religious targets and targeting of vital installations, including nuclear establishments and Army camps, were very much on the agenda of terrorist outfits. The Prime Minister also said intelligence reports had suggested that terrorist modules and "sleeper cells" existed in some of the urban areas. Dr. Singh said the country was confronted with an array of complex internal security problems and threats and each of these needed to be dealt with in different ways. Focussing on left-wing extremism, terrorism and how to assuage feelings of insecurity among minorities, particularly Muslims, the meeting also reviewed developments in the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir. Stressing upon the need to have greater alertness by the States and local intelligence agencies as also the police, who have a locational advantage, the Prime Minister said that unless the "beat constable" was brought into the vortex of the counter-terrorist strategy, the capacity to pre-empt future attacks would be severely limited.
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September - 5 
Speaking at the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on September 5, the Karnataka Chief Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, disclosed that 13 districts had been affected by left-wing extremism and there were about 200 Maoist cadres with 60 operating in two or three armed groups in
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Speaking at the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi on September 5, the Karnataka Chief Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, disclosed that 13 districts had been affected by left-wing extremism and there were about 200 Maoist cadres with 60 operating in two or three armed groups in the Malnad region. He further said, "They have automatic weapons, 8 mm rifles, IED (improvised explosive device) and hand grenades, and have also two-way VHF communication equipment,'' adding, several initiatives had been taken by the Government to tackle the danger posed by the Maoists and an anti-Maoist force had been set up with 543 personnel and located at Udupi in the Malnad area. He said a proposal to raise a commando force on the lines of the Greyhounds/National Security Guard was being finalised. On terrorism, he said Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists with links to their counterparts in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of the country had infiltrated Karnataka, especially to Chintamani and Mulbagal in the Kolar district. "These terrorists try to operate through madrassas and other organisations in the State,” he said and added that their objective was to destabilise the economy by attacking vital installations. Kumaraswamy also urged the Union Government to establish two Rapid Action Force battalions in the State, which could be used to tackle terrorism, Naxalism and communal disturbances.
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September - 8 
On September 8, forty people were reportedly killed and 65 others sustained injuries in three bomb explosions at Malegaon town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. According to Daily News & Analysis, the first explosion occurred outside the Bada Kabristan, a burial ground at the heart of the old c
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On September 8, forty people were reportedly killed and 65 others sustained injuries in three bomb explosions at Malegaon town in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. According to Daily News & Analysis, the first explosion occurred outside the Bada Kabristan, a burial ground at the heart of the old city. The area near the burial ground was crowded with people who had gathered to offer prayers on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat (night of salvation). The second explosion took place near a mosque while the third occurred at Mushawarat Chowk. The explosives reportedly had been rigged to bicycles. According to The Hindu, many of those killed and injured were children. No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts thus far. Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh described the blasts as "a terrorist act" but said he did not know who was responsible. After a high-level meeting, he said a broken bicycle, which might have been used to place the bomb, was found at Mushaira Chowk, apart from two packets.
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September - 10 
An intelligence wing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) consisting of 1200 personnel will be operational in the month of September 2006. CRPF Director General J K Sinha told Press Trust of India at Latur in Maharashtra, “With our increased responsibility to deal with militants across India,
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An intelligence wing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) consisting of 1200 personnel will be operational in the month of September 2006. CRPF Director General J K Sinha told Press Trust of India at Latur in Maharashtra, “With our increased responsibility to deal with militants across India, we felt the need for our own intelligence wing. We worked on it and decided to set it up with our existing resources.” The wing would be headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police and will have its headquarters in New Delhi.
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September - 10 
Meanwhile, unidentified sources in Maharashtra police have told that bombs used in Malegaon were crude and did not appear similar to the devices used in the Mumbai train bombings. The Hindu quoting a police official said that more people died in the stampede than of blast wounds.
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Meanwhile, unidentified sources in Maharashtra police have told that bombs used in Malegaon were crude and did not appear similar to the devices used in the Mumbai train bombings. The Hindu quoting a police official said that more people died in the stampede than of blast wounds.
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September - 11 
Meanwhile, contrary to earlier reports that crude devices were used in the September 8-blasts in Malegaon, Superintendent of Police (Nashik Rural), Rajvardhan, disclosed on September 11 that the bombs were made of a mixture of RDX, ammonium nitrate and petroleum. Speaking to The Hindu, he confirmed
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Meanwhile, contrary to earlier reports that crude devices were used in the September 8-blasts in Malegaon, Superintendent of Police (Nashik Rural), Rajvardhan, disclosed on September 11 that the bombs were made of a mixture of RDX, ammonium nitrate and petroleum. Speaking to The Hindu, he confirmed that the State Forensic Sciences Laboratory in Nashik has identified the explosive mixture and its compounds.
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September - 11 
The Director General of Police Swaranjit Sen, however, ruled out any nexus between the Maoists and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam even as he revealed that the police are yet to track down another consignment of rocket launchers and rocket shells, which were smuggled in from Chennai, according
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The Director General of Police Swaranjit Sen, however, ruled out any nexus between the Maoists and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam even as he revealed that the police are yet to track down another consignment of rocket launchers and rocket shells, which were smuggled in from Chennai, according to New Indian Express. Sen also announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team headed by a Superintendent of Police to investigate the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu link.
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September - 12 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on September 12 (today) that Pakistan has not done enough to control terrorist outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Press Trust of India. Speaking to media personnel accompanying him on the two-nation tour of Brazil and Cuba on
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on September 12 (today) that Pakistan has not done enough to control terrorist outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Press Trust of India. Speaking to media personnel accompanying him on the two-nation tour of Brazil and Cuba on board the special flight, Dr. Singh said that both the countries should move forward on the dialogue process. He, however, pointed out that terrorism acts as a ‘dampener’ and violence ‘vitiates’ the atmosphere. “Our position is quite clear. Terrorism today constitutes a threat for both countries. And, therefore, I believe that consistent with joint statements of January and September 2004 and April 2005, it is incumbent on us to work together in a manner that inspires confidence that both of us are very serious about tackling the menace of terrorism. That is the minimum that I feel should commit our two governments, our two systems to work to achieve”, he said. Speaking about his scheduled meeting with General Musharraf, the Prime Minister said, "I will share with General Musharraf our perceptions of what is the role of external elements in promoting terrorism in our country. We will have an exchange of views on all issues particularly the commitment of Pakistan not to allow its territory and that includes parts of Jammu and Kashmir which is in their occupation to mount terrorist attacks against India.”
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September - 12 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that India wants both the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE to commit themselves to preserving the cease-fire before a durable solution to the ethnic conflict could be found. "We are in touch with the Sri Lankan government. We are also in contact with the facilitato
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that India wants both the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE to commit themselves to preserving the cease-fire before a durable solution to the ethnic conflict could be found. "We are in touch with the Sri Lankan government. We are also in contact with the facilitators-- the Norwegians. And our effort is to ensure that the ceasefire holds and that both the parties are scrupulously committed to preserving the ceasefire. I think that's an essential pre-requisite before we can move forward to a durable solution," he added.
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September - 16 
Abu Jandal, a former bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, has claimed that Al Qaeda operatives were behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane in December 1999, which culminated in the release of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar and two other terrorists, Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar and Oma
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Abu Jandal, a former bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, has claimed that Al Qaeda operatives were behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane in December 1999, which culminated in the release of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar and two other terrorists, Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar and Omar Sheikh, at Kandahar in Afghanistan. In a documentary aired on Al Jazeera on September 16, Jandal said that Osama welcomed Azhar after his release and threw a lavish party in his honour at the airport. He also said that on the day IC-814 was hijacked, he was told to ready stinger missiles. “Sheikh told me to get my missiles ready. We had Stinger missiles. Within half an hour, we declared an emergency in the area. The plane was flying over the airport building and then it landed. When I saw the word Indian written on it, I realised what was happening. When the plane landed, Taliban forces were moving towards the area”, he said.
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September - 16 
On September 16, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, meeting on the sidelines of the Non-aligned movement (NAM) summit, at Havana, decided to put in place an institutional mechanism to counter terrorism, according to The Hindu. According to a joint statement read
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On September 16, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, meeting on the sidelines of the Non-aligned movement (NAM) summit, at Havana, decided to put in place an institutional mechanism to counter terrorism, according to The Hindu. According to a joint statement read out by Prime Minister Singh at a media appearance along with General Musharraf, both countries agreed to an India-Pakistan anti-terrorism institutional mechanism to identify and implement counter-terrorism initiatives and investigations. They also agreed to the resumption of the composite dialogue between the Foreign Secretaries “at the earliest”.
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September - 20 
The Mumbai Police on September 20 claimed that they are close to solving the July 11 serial bomb blasts case, according to Daily News & Analysis. Police Commissioner A. N. Roy said that in a few days he would give details of the case which the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) was very close to solving. “T
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The Mumbai Police on September 20 claimed that they are close to solving the July 11 serial bomb blasts case, according to Daily News & Analysis. Police Commissioner A. N. Roy said that in a few days he would give details of the case which the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) was very close to solving. “The ATS has done a thorough investigation and we are confident that we will soon get to the bottom of the case,” Roy said. He, however, refused to give any details of the case. The ATS has arrested nine people in the case.
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September - 21 
Meanwhile, P. S. Pasricha, Director-General of Maharashtra Police, has said that the police are close to solving the Mumbai bombings case, according to Indian Express. On September 21, Pasricha said, “We are close to a breakthrough. Investigations are at a crucial stage. We should be able to reveal
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Meanwhile, P. S. Pasricha, Director-General of Maharashtra Police, has said that the police are close to solving the Mumbai bombings case, according to Indian Express. On September 21, Pasricha said, “We are close to a breakthrough. Investigations are at a crucial stage. We should be able to reveal details in a few days.”
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September - 21 
The Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General of South Bengal Frontier, Somesh Goyal, said that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) had for the first time admitted that two Pakistani terrorists infiltrated into West Bengal, and had agreed that it would look into anti-India terrorist camps operating on t
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The Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector General of South Bengal Frontier, Somesh Goyal, said that the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) had for the first time admitted that two Pakistani terrorists infiltrated into West Bengal, and had agreed that it would look into anti-India terrorist camps operating on the soil of Bangladesh, reports Press Trust of India. "For the first time there was no denial by the BDR about the entry of two Pakistani terrorists into India from Bangladesh recently and the presence of anti-India training camps on their soil," said Goyal, adding that the BDR was briefed about the influx of two Pakistani terrorists having links with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), into the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal from Bangladesh on the eve of Independence Day on August 15.
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September - 24 
According to Daily News and Analysis, narco-analysis tests on Tanvir Mohammad Ansari, Kamal Ansari, Faizal Shaikh, and Ehtesham Siddique, arrested in connection with the July 11 Mumbai train blasts, have revealed the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) plans in the State of Maharashtra. On September 24, sources
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According to Daily News and Analysis, narco-analysis tests on Tanvir Mohammad Ansari, Kamal Ansari, Faizal Shaikh, and Ehtesham Siddique, arrested in connection with the July 11 Mumbai train blasts, have revealed the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) plans in the State of Maharashtra. On September 24, sources in the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police said that the RDX used in the July 11 bombings could actually be a part of the consignment, some of which was seized in Aurangabad and Nashik in May 2006. An unidentified ATS officer said “The tests have confirmed that a part of that RDX consignment was routed back to the city to trigger 11/7.” Police now are in look out for two LeT terrorists, Zabiuddin Ansari and Faiyaz Kagzi, suspected to be involved in the attack. Both are believed to have fled the country through the Bangladesh border.
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September - 26 
Times of India, quoting official sources, has reported that terrorist outfits like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) could sponsor disruptive activities in Meghalaya. In a recent communiqué to the State Chief Secretary, the Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal underlined that the ter
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Times of India, quoting official sources, has reported that terrorist outfits like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) could sponsor disruptive activities in Meghalaya. In a recent communiqué to the State Chief Secretary, the Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal underlined that the terrorists' modus-operandi would be to attack soft targets, places of national importance, places of worship and economic and vital infrastructure besides creating a communal divide in the country.
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September - 27 
According to Daily News & Analysis, Mumbai police have claimed to have identified the modus operandi used in the July 11 blasts targeting the railway network in the city. Unidentified sources in the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said that the bombers had placed the bombs in pressure cookers fixed with
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According to Daily News & Analysis, Mumbai police have claimed to have identified the modus operandi used in the July 11 blasts targeting the railway network in the city. Unidentified sources in the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said that the bombers had placed the bombs in pressure cookers fixed with timers, thus adding to the high intensity of the explosions. The cookers were hidden in leather bags, packed with old papers, to avoid identification. These bombs were put together in rented flats in Govandi on July 10. ATS sources said that among the 14 men who planted the bombs were Faizal Sheikh, Ehtesham Siddiqui, Kamal Ansari, and Tanveer Ansari, who are among the nine people arrested so far. Six men who provided logistical support for the operation have fled to Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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September - 30 
The Mumbai Police has said that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had conceived the July 11, 2006 terrorist attacks targeting the railway network in Mumbai, according to The Hindu. Police Commissioner, A. N. Roy, told the media on September 30 that the attack was planned and executed thro
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The Mumbai Police has said that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had conceived the July 11, 2006 terrorist attacks targeting the railway network in Mumbai, according to The Hindu. Police Commissioner, A. N. Roy, told the media on September 30 that the attack was planned and executed through the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which in turn used the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and their own modules. He said that 15 people have already been arrested of whom 12 were directly involved in the blasts. The principal conspirator of the attack has been identified as a LeT top functionary, Azam Cheema, who also runs a terrorist training camp at Bahawalpur in Pakistan. Many of those arrested had received training in the use of arms at Bahawalpur on more than one occasion, Roy said. He further said that Cheema's three executive planners in India were Faizal Sheikh, a resident of Mira Road near Mumbai, Kamaluddin Ansari, who was arrested from his home in Madhubani district of Bihar, and Ehtesham Siddiqui, Maharashtra secretary of SIMI and a resident of Mira Road. The police chief said that 11 Pakistani militants in three groups had reached India via three different routes — from Nepal in the north, Bangladesh in the east and from across the Gujarat border with Pakistan. One Pakistani died in an encounter with the police at Antop Hill on August 22. Nine of the 11 escaped and might have left the country, the police said.
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October - 2 
According to Daily News & Analysis, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, had provided the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s Pakistan-based commanders money worth INR Two million to execute the July 11, 2006-blasts in Mumbai. Officers of the Intelligence Bureau and An
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According to Daily News & Analysis, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, had provided the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s Pakistan-based commanders money worth INR Two million to execute the July 11, 2006-blasts in Mumbai. Officers of the Intelligence Bureau and Anti-Terrorism Squad officers (ATS) have said that this was disclosed to investigators by the men arrested in the case. Officers also said the tracing of the funds to foreign shores was the clearest proof of the ISI’s involvement in the attacks. They further said that the funds, which were routed through Hawala (illegal money transfer) channels in the form of Saudi Arabian Riyals (SAR), went into the planning and execution of the attacks. A portion of the money was also routed in the form of US dollars. The ATS had recovered SAR 26,000 from Faizal Shaikh when he was arrested. ATS chief K. P. Raghuvanshi said: “So far we have been able to peg the amount spent on planning and execution at INR Two million. The amount is tiny, but only 10 per cent of the funds are normally earmarked for operational purposes by any terrorist organisation. The other 90 percent, goes into “infrastructure spending” - to sustain communication, networks, and training facilities, and to protect operatives.” Meanwhile, Raghuvanshi claimed on October 2 that the police has averted another terrorist attack planned by the persons involved in the 7/11 bombings. Without providing details of the second attack, which was planned anywhere “in or around Mumbai”, an unidentified ATS source told Indian Express, “We were surprised to note that some accused arrested in the case had not left Mumbai even about three months after the attack. Normally accused either go underground or leave the city where an offence is committed.”
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October - 3 
India will test Pakistan's commitment to the joint terror mechanism by asking it to submit suspects for questioning in the 7/11 Mumbai serial blasts, National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan said on October 3. In an interview to an Indian TV channel, he said the mechanism would test Pakistan's comm
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India will test Pakistan's commitment to the joint terror mechanism by asking it to submit suspects for questioning in the 7/11 Mumbai serial blasts, National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan said on October 3. In an interview to an Indian TV channel, he said the mechanism would test Pakistan's commitment, not just to the dialogue process, but also on restricting cross-border terrorism. "A lot of information was provided to the Centre through the investigation done by the Mumbai police, the Anti Terrorism Squad particularly. I don't know the exact specifics that have been given in the interrogation (report) - but supposing they have given particular addresses, telephone numbers, particular linkages - some of these have to be investigated and obviously this cannot be done by the Indian side," said Narayanan. "If Pakistan is willing, they will help identify and locate these individuals and contacts, they will follow up this evidence and not just come back to us every time saying 'this isn't true' - Then it would be in the spirit of what President Musharraf told our Prime Minister," he added.
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October - 9 
In an interview to NDTV in London, India's National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan has said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has linkages with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "We have our views on what ISI stands for. But the basic point we recognise is that ISI has close connections w
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In an interview to NDTV in London, India's National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan has said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has linkages with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). "We have our views on what ISI stands for. But the basic point we recognise is that ISI has close connections with LeT. ISI is LeT's spiritual guru so that's bound to figure in the talks. We will not go into whether that agency should be disbanded but we'll mention what we have," said Narayanan. He also said that India would ask Pakistan to cooperate on counter-terrorism in the same manner in which it cooperates with Britain.
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October - 19 
National Security Adviser M. K. Narayanan said on October 19 that India regarded Bangladesh as a "sanctuary" for terrorists and also a "launching pad" for them into India, reports The Hindu. Addressing press persons after a meeting of senior police officials of the State on the national security sce
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National Security Adviser M. K. Narayanan said on October 19 that India regarded Bangladesh as a "sanctuary" for terrorists and also a "launching pad" for them into India, reports The Hindu. Addressing press persons after a meeting of senior police officials of the State on the national security scenario in Bangalore, he said, “We are in touch with the Bangladesh Government on the issue and I think the cooperation is not as forthcoming as it should be.” He said apart from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives, leaders of several militant outfits operating in the North-East, such as Paresh Barua, were living in Bangladesh and aiding terrorism.
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October - 23 
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, speaking to The Hindu after inaugurating a Coast Guard Commanders' conference in New Delhi, said that the activity of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India was a "matter of concern". He said that investigations were underway into last week's arrest
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Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, speaking to The Hindu after inaugurating a Coast Guard Commanders' conference in New Delhi, said that the activity of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India was a "matter of concern". He said that investigations were underway into last week's arrests of two Army personnel for espionage. "It is not a question of giving somebody [Pakistan] another opportunity. Whenever espionage takes place, strict action is taken”, Mukherjee said. He further said, “The espionage rings might have started from Kashmir. We have to first unearth the network they have developed. It appears that they were networked in Delhi and Kathmandu. Other kingpins have to be found out... "
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October - 24 
According to IANS, the Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have neutralized a gang of Bangladeshi dacoits, believed to have been trained by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. An unidentified police official said, “We have concrete information that the gang members had links with the ISI
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According to IANS, the Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have neutralized a gang of Bangladeshi dacoits, believed to have been trained by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. An unidentified police official said, “We have concrete information that the gang members had links with the ISI and other outside intelligence agencies. The kingpins, who provided training to their subordinates in Kolkata, were initially skilled for the job in Bangladesh and then pushed into the country.” On October 18, police arrested a gang member from Dewas town and on a tip-off by him arrested three of his accomplices from Bhopal Railway Station area. With cooperation from the Delhi Police, the gang’s leader Fatima was arrested from Delhi railway station. Her accomplice Jaleel was arrested subsequently. Deputy Inspector-General (Bhopal Range) Anuradha Shankar said, “After the dacoities, jewellery and other material were converted into cash which was dispatched to Bangladesh through hawala.”
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October - 24 
Meanwhile, a new group, Greater Kamta United Forum (GKUF), has emerged in north Bengal demanding a separate State of Kamtapur with certain areas of neighbouring Assam and Bihar. According to The Hindu, the GKUF was launched on October 24 in Cooch Behar under the leadership of Amit Roy. It comprised
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Meanwhile, a new group, Greater Kamta United Forum (GKUF), has emerged in north Bengal demanding a separate State of Kamtapur with certain areas of neighbouring Assam and Bihar. According to The Hindu, the GKUF was launched on October 24 in Cooch Behar under the leadership of Amit Roy. It comprised the Kamtapur Progressive Party, Greater Coochbehar Democratic Party, Ashutosh Barma-led faction of Greater Coochbehar Peoples Association and the All Cooch Rajbanshi Students' Union of Assam. Amit Roy, in a statement, said, “The proposed Kamtapur state would include eleven districts of Assam, all six districts of North Bengal and two districts of Bihar inhabited by Rajbanshis. The GKUF's movement for a new Kamtapur state would be democratic and meet the aspiration of the oppressed Rajbanshi community.”
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October - 24 
Warning that militancy may assume the shape of a "mini-war" in the country, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on October 24 asked all para-military forces to gear up to meet any eventuality that could emerge out of the menace, according to Press Trust of India. Apprehensions have already been expres
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Warning that militancy may assume the shape of a "mini-war" in the country, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on October 24 asked all para-military forces to gear up to meet any eventuality that could emerge out of the menace, according to Press Trust of India. Apprehensions have already been expressed that terrorism can have dangerous manifestations and might convert into a "mini-war. Hence, it is imperative for all police forces especially central para-military forces to keep themselves ready to meet any eventualities," Patil said at the 45th Raising Day celebrations of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police in New Delhi. Noting that the weaponry of the terrorists was changing everyday, he said "every eventuality has to be met with grit and determination." Terrorism in all its manifestations needs to be checked and defeated, he said.
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October - 26 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in Hyderabad on October 26 that the nation should be concerned more about internal security than external aggression, as it faced not just a single over-arching threat but a multitude of dangers. Describing terrorism as "the most dangerous threat today," he said it
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in Hyderabad on October 26 that the nation should be concerned more about internal security than external aggression, as it faced not just a single over-arching threat but a multitude of dangers. Describing terrorism as "the most dangerous threat today," he said it had become "a hydra-headed monster" from an occasional footnote. According to Dr. Singh: "There are several strains of terrorism present; and you will need to keep abreast of the dangers. Today's terrorists are most sophisticated and have trans-national linkages and adequate resources. Both knowledge and determination are required to succeed against these elements." He was addressing the 58th batch of Indian Police Service probationers after inspecting a passing-out parade at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
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October - 26 
The External Affairs Ministry said that India was keen to assist Sri Lanka in finding “a negotiated, political settlement” to the ethnic conflict. The Ministry said this while announcing New Delhi's decision to provide help to a 15-member delegation from Sri Lanka, from the All-Party Representatives
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The External Affairs Ministry said that India was keen to assist Sri Lanka in finding “a negotiated, political settlement” to the ethnic conflict. The Ministry said this while announcing New Delhi's decision to provide help to a 15-member delegation from Sri Lanka, from the All-Party Representatives Committee, looking for alternative models of devolution of power. “The visit is evidence of our willingness to assist Sri Lanka in finding a negotiated, political settlement to the ethnic problem which would satisfy all sections of Sri Lankan society,” Ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna said. The delegation is on a four-day visit to India to study various models of devolution to judge what will best suit their country. The delegation will be briefed by the officials of the law and home ministries on the basic features of the Indian constitution, centre-state relations and the grassroots institutions such as the Panchayati Raj.
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October - 28 
Kerala Chief Minister S. Achuthanandnan speaking in the State capital Thiruvananthapuram on October 28 said that his Government has decided to closely monitor the extent of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-aided activities in the State. He said that there were indications that the State, which was
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Kerala Chief Minister S. Achuthanandnan speaking in the State capital Thiruvananthapuram on October 28 said that his Government has decided to closely monitor the extent of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-aided activities in the State. He said that there were indications that the State, which was for long considered safe, was not free from the influence of "externally-aided activities". He further said that central and state agencies would make joint efforts in that direction.
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October - 30 
Maharashtra Police claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the Malegaon serial bomb blasts of September 8, 2006, by arresting 25-year-old Noorul Hooda Shamshul Hooda, an activist of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. Hooda was already under arrest since October 8
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Maharashtra Police claimed to have made a major breakthrough in the Malegaon serial bomb blasts of September 8, 2006, by arresting 25-year-old Noorul Hooda Shamshul Hooda, an activist of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports The Hindu. Hooda was already under arrest since October 8 for allegedly being involved in planting a fake bomb at a shopping centre in Malegaon on September 13. Director-General of Police P.S. Pasricha said, "But today he was formally arrested for his complicity in the Malegaon blasts conspiracy.” A court in Malegaon remanded the arrested person to the police custody till November 3.
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November - 1 
Police chiefs of the North Eastern States expressed concern about the Jihadi threats at the two-day annual conference at Guwahati in Assam on November 1, reports Telegraph. “Jihadi terrorism and export of fundamentalism is a matter of grave concern for us... It is an important subject which we will
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Police chiefs of the North Eastern States expressed concern about the Jihadi threats at the two-day annual conference at Guwahati in Assam on November 1, reports Telegraph. “Jihadi terrorism and export of fundamentalism is a matter of grave concern for us... It is an important subject which we will be discussing,” said Assam’s Director General of Police, D.N. Dutt.
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November - 3 
According to Indian Express, the ATS, with the arrest of Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari, has found linkages between the RDX blast aboard the Karnavati Express on February 18, blasts in Malegaon, the 7/11 blasts in Mumbai and the May 10 seizure of arms and explosives at Aurangabad. ATS sources said t
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According to Indian Express, the ATS, with the arrest of Shabbir Ahmed Masiullah Ansari, has found linkages between the RDX blast aboard the Karnavati Express on February 18, blasts in Malegaon, the 7/11 blasts in Mumbai and the May 10 seizure of arms and explosives at Aurangabad. ATS sources said that they have now found strong evidence linking the Aurangabad, Mumbai and Malegaon terror modules. According to investigators, they not only had a common handler but they also happened to know each other well. Confirming this, ATS chief, Joint Commissioner of Police K. P. Raghuvanshi, said: “They know each other and have been in regular contact. We are probing further to establish their exact involvement in these (Malegaon-Aurangabad-7/11) cases.”
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November - 4 
On November 4, Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh that India might re-draft its extradition treaty with Nepal because Pakistani militants are using the Himalayan nation as a hideout and base for sneaking into the country, reports Daily Excelsior. S
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On November 4, Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh that India might re-draft its extradition treaty with Nepal because Pakistani militants are using the Himalayan nation as a hideout and base for sneaking into the country, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to reporters he said, Pakistani terrorists have "found a safe hideout in Nepal and it is a safe passage for coming to India." He further said, “The Government would be unable to check this completely as Nepal is a friendly nation and we have porous border with it. If the need arises, we might consider a new extradition treaty with Nepal.” India and Nepal signed an extradition treaty in 1953 and have been holding negotiations on a new pact.
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November - 8 
The intelligence agencies have claimed that they have ‘pretty good’ evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Mumbai blasts, which will be put on the table during the India-Pakistan foreign secretary level talks on November 13-15. Senior intelligence officials told Hindustan Times on November 8 that
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The intelligence agencies have claimed that they have ‘pretty good’ evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the Mumbai blasts, which will be put on the table during the India-Pakistan foreign secretary level talks on November 13-15. Senior intelligence officials told Hindustan Times on November 8 that narco-analysis tests conducted on the arrested persons have revealed Pakistan’s role. Sources reportedly said, “The test was conducted on all the 15 arrested. But we found that the version of five among them very similar. Those five, we had also learnt, had gone to Pakistan.” The report further said, “The five not only gave similar versions about the training camp in Bahawalpur that they had visited, but also blurted out similar description of a man who was coordinating their training. It was apparent that they were describing the same person. The name of the person was Azam Cheema.”
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November - 10 
According to New Indian Express, the Special Task Force (STF) in Tamil Nadu would extend its anti-Maoist operations to two more border districts of Tiruvallur and Vellore. Director General of Police D Mukherjee, speaking to media personnel in Madurai on November 8 said that the STF was already engag
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According to New Indian Express, the Special Task Force (STF) in Tamil Nadu would extend its anti-Maoist operations to two more border districts of Tiruvallur and Vellore. Director General of Police D Mukherjee, speaking to media personnel in Madurai on November 8 said that the STF was already engaged in combing and surveillance operations in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts. Apart from these major assignments, the force would also give training to commandos, he added.
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November - 15 
Confirming that India had presented some material about cross-border terror links, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan said in New Delhi on November 15 that the information pertained to earlier terrorist attacks, and not the July 11, 2006-Mumbai blasts. Speaking after the discussions, Ind
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Confirming that India had presented some material about cross-border terror links, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan said in New Delhi on November 15 that the information pertained to earlier terrorist attacks, and not the July 11, 2006-Mumbai blasts. Speaking after the discussions, India’s Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said information on the Mumbai blasts could be handed over only after a charge sheet was filed in court. Menon also said India had asked Pakistan to put an end to the activities of terrorist groups banned in both countries (such as the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] and Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]). To a question whether terrorist camps existed in Pakistan, Menon replied in the affirmative.
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November - 15 
Pakistan has promised to "look into" evidence presented by India of cross-border terrorist links, even as the two countries set up a formal mechanism to "consider counter-terrorism measures, including through regular and timely sharing of information," according to The Hindu. A joint statement issue
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Pakistan has promised to "look into" evidence presented by India of cross-border terrorist links, even as the two countries set up a formal mechanism to "consider counter-terrorism measures, including through regular and timely sharing of information," according to The Hindu. A joint statement issued by the two sides said Additional Secretaries in the Indian and Pakistani Foreign Ministries would head the three-member-a-side mechanism.
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November - 18 
On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back in 1996, he was offered "assistance" in the form
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On November 18, in an interview he gave to The Hindustan Times, Prachanda who had visited the Indian capital New Delhi to attend the Leadership Summit organized by the daily, disclosed "that when he decided to take the 'movement to the streets', back in 1996, he was offered "assistance" in the form of arms and money from representatives claiming to be from the ISI." "When we initiated the armed movement against the corrupt rule in Nepal (in 1996)," Prachanda had said, "ISI-type people offered us money and arms assistance. I resisted and our council agreed to refuse the assistance because we felt our movement would lose its Nepali-people-centric approach," Prachanda said, explaining his reasons for turning down such assistance.
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November - 22 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on November 22 that a "foreign country" and its spy agency were directing terrorist groups to the hinterland and making attempts to use local miscreants and organisations to perpetrate violent activities in the country, reports The Hindu. Inaugurating a three-d
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on November 22 that a "foreign country" and its spy agency were directing terrorist groups to the hinterland and making attempts to use local miscreants and organisations to perpetrate violent activities in the country, reports The Hindu. Inaugurating a three-day conference of State police chiefs in New Delhi, he said, "Apart from prominent individuals, organisations, institutions, vital installations, economic centres and important heritage monuments, our maritime interests are likely targets.” Patil further said that India's proposed civil nuclear deal with the US has made the country's atomic power plants highly vulnerable to terrorist threats, reports Indian Express. "In view of the recent Indo-US agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation, our atomic power plants have become highly vulnerable”. He said that key installations in the oil and natural gas sector, defence, communications and IT are also equally vulnerable. "Some Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist operatives are being trained specifically for sabotage of oil installations. There are plans to occupy some uninhabited islands and use them as bases for launching operations on the Indian coast,” Patil said. He added "They also plan to induct arms, ammunition through the sea routes. Simultaneously, we understand the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) has been collecting information on the location of various refineries on or near the Indian coastline.”
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November - 23 
Maintaining that the growth of the mafia, urban gangs, drug trafficking, kidnapping and threats to security of women and aged people had proliferated because of rapid urbanisation, the Prime Minister noted that at one level this was on account of growing disparities.
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Maintaining that the growth of the mafia, urban gangs, drug trafficking, kidnapping and threats to security of women and aged people had proliferated because of rapid urbanisation, the Prime Minister noted that at one level this was on account of growing disparities.
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November - 23 
Stating that India was exposed to threats from various sources bent on weakening the polity and hindering economic progress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the challenge of terrorism must be countered comprehensively, according to Times of India. "Open societies like ours are
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Stating that India was exposed to threats from various sources bent on weakening the polity and hindering economic progress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the challenge of terrorism must be countered comprehensively, according to Times of India. "Open societies like ours are increasingly vulnerable to threats from many sources. There are misguided elements at home and in our neighbourhood and their ideologies negate all that India stands for," Dr. Singh said at the annual conference of Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police in New Delhi.
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November - 23 
The Director of Intelligence Bureau, E. S. L. Narasimhan, told a gathering of senior police officials in New Delhi on November 23 that for effectively combating terrorism, not only are new laws required, but police officials also ought to be shielded by a legal framework, according to Indian Express
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The Director of Intelligence Bureau, E. S. L. Narasimhan, told a gathering of senior police officials in New Delhi on November 23 that for effectively combating terrorism, not only are new laws required, but police officials also ought to be shielded by a legal framework, according to Indian Express. “There is need for a more robust legal framework to deal with sudden terror attacks since police officials find themselves helpless in such situations. To counter terrorism, adequate legal protection to police officials is also needed,” he said. He also spoke about the harassment police personnel have to endure in courts for alleged human rights violations, Times of India reported. He expressed concern at the fact that officers responsible for neutralising Fidayeen (suicide squad) attacks are subjected to legal and extra-legal campaigns by activists. "We need to find answers to these issues as national counter-terrorism strategy suffers immensely when officers and men who put at stake everything in protecting society, find themselves helpless facing legal and extra-legal campaigns when the threats have receded," Narasimhan said.
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November - 24 
The Inspector General of the Special Task Force, Jagmohan Yadav, said on November 24 that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the major centres of activities of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India, reports Hindustan Times. Yadav said ISI-trained Indian sleeping modules had infil
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The Inspector General of the Special Task Force, Jagmohan Yadav, said on November 24 that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of the major centres of activities of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India, reports Hindustan Times. Yadav said ISI-trained Indian sleeping modules had infiltrated even small towns of the State. Making a presentation on ISI activities in the State during the police week, he said that at least 200 youth from the minority community in Uttar Pradesh had come back after getting training in ISI camps in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. "The ISI has now largely been banking on local trained youth to carry out operation", he said. He further said that both the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had spread their tentacles in Uttar Pradesh. He said that Meerut, Almorah, Baghpat, Phoolpur and several other cities had become the hub of ISI modules.
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November - 27 
The Maharashtra Director-General of Police, P. S. Pasricha, said on November 27 that the Malegaon bomb blasts case had been solved, reports Times of India. The DGP said that two Pakistani nationals, including one Muzammil, had manufactured the improvised explosive devices (IED) and assembled the fou
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The Maharashtra Director-General of Police, P. S. Pasricha, said on November 27 that the Malegaon bomb blasts case had been solved, reports Times of India. The DGP said that two Pakistani nationals, including one Muzammil, had manufactured the improvised explosive devices (IED) and assembled the four bombs. "The conspiracy was hatched in Malegaon on May 8 this year on the occasion of the wedding of Noor-ul-Huda, one of the accused. All eight persons arrested in this case are former SIMI [Students Islamic movement of India] members. The RDX was transported from Mumbai to Malegaon in the third week of July (after the 7/11 train bombings), and the bombs were made there", Pasricha said. He added that while eight SIMI activists have been arrested in connection with the blasts, an equal number are still at large. Both the Pakistani nationals are also to be arrested. Pasricha further said that while one of those arrested, Zahid Ali, planted the bomb at Mushawerat Chowk, Huda and his accomplice Raees Rajjab Ali planted bombs in the cemetery.
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November - 30 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, replying to a short duration discussion on the "Internal Security Scenario" told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian parliament) on November 30 that the Government has put in place a multi-pronged policy to deal with terrorism and maintain internal security.
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, replying to a short duration discussion on the "Internal Security Scenario" told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian parliament) on November 30 that the Government has put in place a multi-pronged policy to deal with terrorism and maintain internal security. According to The Hindu, Patil said that one of the key components of the policy was to enhance the strength of the paramilitary forces. Many battalions of the forces were being raised and the Government had asked the States to increase the strength of their police forces and also train the personnel. "The Government is supporting it by giving huge amounts of money," he said. He informed that the intelligence agencies at the national level and the special branches of police at the State level were also being strengthened. The Minister, however, did not give any categorical reply to a demand raised during the discussion by Communist Party of India (Marxist) member Brinda Karat if the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) would be repealed in Manipur. He said, "Since other ministries like defence and law are also involved, I am not in a position to say anything more than this."
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December - 4 
The Uttar Pradesh Government on December 4 said that it had not received any direction from the Union Government to proscribe the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). According to Times of India, in a written reply to a question in the State legislative assembly, Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Y
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The Uttar Pradesh Government on December 4 said that it had not received any direction from the Union Government to proscribe the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). According to Times of India, in a written reply to a question in the State legislative assembly, Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said that no instructions had been received from the Centre to ban SIMI. The State Government had recently successfully moved an application in a district court in Baharaich seeking withdrawal of cases against SIMI chief Shahid Badar Falah.
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December - 12 
On December 12, Israel issued a travel advisory asking its citizens not to travel to the coastal State of Goa during the next few weeks in view of "concrete" threats of an al Qaeda attack there, reports Times of India. A statement issued by the National Security Council Counter Terrorism Headquarter
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On December 12, Israel issued a travel advisory asking its citizens not to travel to the coastal State of Goa during the next few weeks in view of "concrete" threats of an al Qaeda attack there, reports Times of India. A statement issued by the National Security Council Counter Terrorism Headquarters, which is attached to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office, said, “In light of terrorist threats by Al-Qaida in India, a concrete threat now exists specifically for Goa, which hosts many tourists, among them Israelis, during late December and over the civil New Year.” The statement added, “Those traveling to Goa in the next few weeks will be under serious threat of Al-Qaida terrorist attacks.”
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December - 14 
A spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that there were no available reports to suggest any presence of the group (al Qaeda) in the country.
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A spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that there were no available reports to suggest any presence of the group (al Qaeda) in the country.
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December - 19 
The three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were arrested by the Delhi Police on December 19 near the Red Fort in the national capital, came from Manipur, reports The Hindu. The police claimed to have recovered two kilograms of RDX, a hand grenade and two detonators from the arrested persons, who
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The three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were arrested by the Delhi Police on December 19 near the Red Fort in the national capital, came from Manipur, reports The Hindu. The police claimed to have recovered two kilograms of RDX, a hand grenade and two detonators from the arrested persons, who were allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts at crowded market places in Delhi. The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh, informed that this is the first time that the LeT has been found to have links in Manipur. He also said that a lead into the activities of the module was provided by two Bangladeshi nationals, who were arrested in the Capital in October 2004 with plastic explosives. During interrogation, one of the three arrested militants, Salman Khurshid Kori, said that he was sent to Pakistan occupied Kashmir for training in 2001 and had recruited few persons for the purpose. He also claimed to have mediated between the Manipur-based Islamist outfit, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), and LeT militants based in Bangladesh.
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December - 21 
The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R. R. Patil, said, “The case has been transferred to the CBI as the people of Malegaon wanted it. The ATS has filed a chargesheet based on its investigations.”
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The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R. R. Patil, said, “The case has been transferred to the CBI as the people of Malegaon wanted it. The ATS has filed a chargesheet based on its investigations.”
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December - 21 
The Special Protection Group (SPG) as well as different State Governments warned about the threat of an attack an al Qaida-backed terrorist outfit on Sonia Gandhi, the chief of Congress party, reports Times of India. Vandana Kini, head of VIP security in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), wr
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The Special Protection Group (SPG) as well as different State Governments warned about the threat of an attack an al Qaida-backed terrorist outfit on Sonia Gandhi, the chief of Congress party, reports Times of India. Vandana Kini, head of VIP security in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), wrote to SPG chief, B. V. Wanchoo, and Chief Secretaries of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, on December 21, saying that a terror cell led by Sajjad, a Pakistani national who leads the anti-India operations of the United Jehad Council, is targeting the Congress leader. The letter states that United Jehad Council was formed by al Qaida with support from Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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December - 22 
The delegation alleged at its meeting that the Sri Lankan Government was using food as a "weapon of war" in the deep humanitarian crisis and it felt that the Sri Lankan Supreme Court's ruling to "de-merge" the northern and eastern provinces was a "contrived decision."
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The delegation alleged at its meeting that the Sri Lankan Government was using food as a "weapon of war" in the deep humanitarian crisis and it felt that the Sri Lankan Supreme Court's ruling to "de-merge" the northern and eastern provinces was a "contrived decision."
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December - 22 
The Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony stated in Bangalore on December 22, that if Pakistan was sincere about improving bilateral ties, it must stop encouraging cross-border infiltration. "If they stop supporting the infiltration, the relationship will improve," said the Defence Minister, adding, "
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The Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony stated in Bangalore on December 22, that if Pakistan was sincere about improving bilateral ties, it must stop encouraging cross-border infiltration. "If they stop supporting the infiltration, the relationship will improve," said the Defence Minister, adding, "The infiltrators are coming from Pakistan because they are getting encouragement and support from them… We are not against talks to resolve the Siachen issue. But for any solution, there should be authentication of present ground realities."
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December - 22 
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any direct Indian intervention in Sri Lanka to resolve the ethnic crisis in the island nation, reports PTI. He told reporters on December 22, "We have no intention of directly intervening in Sri Lanka." Rejecting the concept of Tamil Eelam (separa
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External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any direct Indian intervention in Sri Lanka to resolve the ethnic crisis in the island nation, reports PTI. He told reporters on December 22, "We have no intention of directly intervening in Sri Lanka." Rejecting the concept of Tamil Eelam (separate homeland) advocated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), he said that India's position was very clear - a solution had to be found within the territorial integrity and constitutional framework while meeting the legitmate aspirations of Tamils.
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December - 28 
The Union Home Secretary, V. K. Duggal, said on December 28 that there was no al Qaeda presence in India, AP reported. "I want to say with full responsibility that we do not have any reports of the presence of Al Qaeda in India at the moment, though we have reports that some groups are having an eye
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The Union Home Secretary, V. K. Duggal, said on December 28 that there was no al Qaeda presence in India, AP reported. "I want to say with full responsibility that we do not have any reports of the presence of Al Qaeda in India at the moment, though we have reports that some groups are having an eye on our economic and other infrastructure," Duggal told reporters at Bhubaneshwar in the State of Orissa.
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