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January - 7 
Gen. Musharraf, however, said Pakistan would ensure there was no violence in Kashmir if India withdrew its troops from the cities of Srinagar, Kupwara and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. "Pakistan will be with the Indian government, with the Kashmiris, to ensure that there is total peace and tranqu
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Gen. Musharraf, however, said Pakistan would ensure there was no violence in Kashmir if India withdrew its troops from the cities of Srinagar, Kupwara and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. "Pakistan will be with the Indian government, with the Kashmiris, to ensure that there is total peace and tranquility within these three cities," Musharraf claimed.
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January - 10 
Speaking in New Delhi, the J&K Deputy Chief Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, said de-militarisation was not possible till cessation of terrorist activities across the State and Kashmiris enjoyed self-governance under the Indian Constitution. "How can any responsible Government withdraw the forces ti
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Speaking in New Delhi, the J&K Deputy Chief Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, said de-militarisation was not possible till cessation of terrorist activities across the State and Kashmiris enjoyed self-governance under the Indian Constitution. "How can any responsible Government withdraw the forces till the threat of terrorism looms large... As long as people are being killed how can the troops be withdrawn," said Baig.
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January - 10 
While rejecting the ‘self-rule’ and ‘de-militarisation’ proposals mooted by Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf for resolving the Kashmir issue, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Ghulam Nabi Azad said on January 10 that aspirations of all the six regions [Kashmir valley, Jammu, Ladakh,
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While rejecting the ‘self-rule’ and ‘de-militarisation’ proposals mooted by Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf for resolving the Kashmir issue, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Ghulam Nabi Azad said on January 10 that aspirations of all the six regions [Kashmir valley, Jammu, Ladakh, Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Gilgit and Baltistan] of J&K must be taken into consideration before arriving at any solution. In an informal interaction with the media at Marhi village in Udhampur district, Azad said, "I have watched interview of General Pervez Musharraf on a TV channel in which he has given these proposals. I think Pakistani President has not applied his mind as everything was in hotchpotch and road map was not clear… establishment of a democratic system is an internal matter of our neighbouring country but I am of the opinion that de-militarisation is required more in Pakistan than in Jammu and Kashmir."
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January - 13 
Ruling out the de-militarisation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as suggested by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the Indian Army chief General J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 13 that continued presence of terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) necessitated troop presence
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Ruling out the de-militarisation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as suggested by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the Indian Army chief General J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 13 that continued presence of terrorist infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) necessitated troop presence in the State. "We need to be present... Terrorist camps still exist across the LoC... And infiltration continues", said Gen. Singh observing that the Army had been assigned a task in J&K which it was implementing with all resources at its command. While admitting that anti-terror measures taken during the past year had led to considerable reduction in violence in J & K, the Army chief, however, maintained that the army would continue its duties in the State "as long as incidents of violence do not come down to negligible levels...."
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January - 14 
Broadening the ambit of the peace talks on the Kashmir issue outside the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) fold, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on January 14 asserted that all out efforts will be made to "reach the hearts and minds" of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to Dail
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Broadening the ambit of the peace talks on the Kashmir issue outside the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) fold, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on January 14 asserted that all out efforts will be made to "reach the hearts and minds" of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to Daily Excelsior. People’s Conference chief Sajjad Ghani Lone, who held talks with the Prime Minister for almost an hour in New Delhi, on his part, emphasized the need to make the dialogue inclusive and involve all shades of opinion in the process. "We emphasized the need to arrive at a broad consensus on the resolution of the vexed issue... And the importance of the dialogue," he added. In his first ever meeting with separatist leaders other than the APHC, Dr. Singh said all shades of opinion will be included in the dialogue process. The Prime Minister admitted there were groups outside the electoral process who will be included in the peace talks.
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January - 16 
The Army on January 16 said it has ordered an inquiry into the allegations of custodial killing of a youth, Abdul Majid Parray, in the Baramulla district. "We have taken a serious note of the allegations and a full inquiry has been ordered into the incident," said Army spokesperson Col. H. K. Joneja
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The Army on January 16 said it has ordered an inquiry into the allegations of custodial killing of a youth, Abdul Majid Parray, in the Baramulla district. "We have taken a serious note of the allegations and a full inquiry has been ordered into the incident," said Army spokesperson Col. H. K. Joneja. Parray, along with another youth Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, were picked up by Rashtriya Rifles from their village on January 14 and allegedly subjected to torture during interrogation.
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January - 19 
Taking advantage of the situation arising from the October 2005 earthquake and the large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts, terrorists have been pushed into Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistan side, Army Chief Gen. J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 19. "Intelligence inputs reveal that s
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Taking advantage of the situation arising from the October 2005 earthquake and the large-scale relief and rehabilitation efforts, terrorists have been pushed into Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistan side, Army Chief Gen. J. J. Singh said in New Delhi on January 19. "Intelligence inputs reveal that some terrorists were pushed across the Line of Control (LoC) in the weeks following the earthquake taking advantage of our preoccupation in the relief efforts," the Chief of Army Staff said in an interview to Indian Defence Review.
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February - 1 
Ruling out the transfer of Indian territory, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on February 1 that the Government was committed to a "pragmatic and practical" solution to all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue, Dr.
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Ruling out the transfer of Indian territory, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on February 1 that the Government was committed to a "pragmatic and practical" solution to all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue, Dr. Singh told reporters at a press conference in New Delhi that he could not do certain things, such as negotiate on transfer of the Indian territory. The Prime Minister said there had been movement forward in the India-Pakistan relations, noting changes such as enhanced people-to-people contacts, the bus services between the two countries and opening up of five points along the Line of Control for the divided families on the two sides to meet. About the internal aspect of the Kashmir issue, he said the Government was prepared to interact with all shades of opinion in the State who were willing to abjure violence.
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February - 5 
Calling upon the Indian leadership to reciprocate Pakistan’s proposals for the resolution of the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said New Delhi would have to show more flexibility, according to The News. Addressing a public meeting in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan occupie
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Calling upon the Indian leadership to reciprocate Pakistan’s proposals for the resolution of the Kashmir issue, President Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said New Delhi would have to show more flexibility, according to The News. Addressing a public meeting in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’, the president said he had proposed de-militarisation and self-governance in Kashmir as the people were tired of the presence of the Indian army. He said demilitarisation could start from Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara. He also said if there was no dispute resolution, there could not be progress on confidence-building measures.
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February - 6 
The Army has moved out 5,000 troops from Jammu and Kashmir following "much improvement" in the situation there and more could be "redeployed" if violence further decreases, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in New Delhi on February 6. "It is not withdrawal but redeployment of forces from J and
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The Army has moved out 5,000 troops from Jammu and Kashmir following "much improvement" in the situation there and more could be "redeployed" if violence further decreases, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in New Delhi on February 6. "It is not withdrawal but redeployment of forces from J and K to the north east as violence level has come down," he told reporters on the sidelines of an Army Conference. To queries from reporters whether the exercise was timed to coincide with the visit of US President George W Bush to India, Mukherjee said it is a "routine exercise. The redeployment is a regular exercise undertaken after review of the situation in the State. Last year, we had reduced troops voluntarily."
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February - 13 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to hold talks with the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik in New Delhi on February 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The offer comes a day after Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz said that the Union Government will soon
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to hold talks with the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Yasin Malik in New Delhi on February 17, according to Daily Excelsior. The offer comes a day after Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz said that the Union Government will soon invite Malik and Democratic Freedom Party chief Shabir Shah for talks and also resume the dialogue with the moderate faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC).
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February - 15 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yaseen Malik, announced in Srinagar on February 15 that he and JKLF General Secretary, Ghulam Rasool Dar, would go for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on February 17. Seeking to describe the process as "consult
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yaseen Malik, announced in Srinagar on February 15 that he and JKLF General Secretary, Ghulam Rasool Dar, would go for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on February 17. Seeking to describe the process as "consultative one" rather a dialogue process "per se", Malik claimed that a separate dialogue with various Kashmiri groups was always suicidal for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met separatist leader and chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik, in New Delhi and reportedly assured him that the Union Government has an "open mind" and would like to involve a larger cross section of public opinion to end
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On February 17, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met separatist leader and chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik, in New Delhi and reportedly assured him that the Union Government has an "open mind" and would like to involve a larger cross section of public opinion to end "the period of suffering". In his first meeting with Malik, Dr. Singh said there was an air of optimism in Jammu and Kashmir and an opportunity to bring lasting and permanent peace in the State, according to Press Trust of India. Terming his meeting with the Prime Minister as part of "consultations", Malik claimed that the peace process would become irreversible only after key militant leaders were included in the talks. Malik said he wanted the Union Government to hold talks with separatist leaders in a third country on the line of negotiations being held with Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM. Malik is the second leader after Sajjad Lone of the People’s Conference to be invited by the Prime Minister for talks on the Kashmir issue. The Prime Minister’s meeting with Malik comes a week ahead of his talks with a cross-section of political parties and separatists groups from the State.
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February - 20 
The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation and decided to stay away from his roundtable conference on Jammu & Kashmir, which is being held in New Delhi on February 25. The Hurriyat took this decision at a joint session of
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The separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation and decided to stay away from his roundtable conference on Jammu & Kashmir, which is being held in New Delhi on February 25. The Hurriyat took this decision at a joint session of its Executive Council, Working Committee and General Council in Srinagar on February 20. "Today Hurriyat took the unanimous decision of not participating in the roundtable meeting as it believed such a step would harm the dialogue process and lead to further confusion", Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the APHC chief, read out from a statement. "Hurriyat is not averse to New Delhi's consultation process with others. But it believes that for permanent resolution of the Kashmir crisis, governments of India and Pakistan shall have to essentially deal with those people who have been treating Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory from day one", Mirwaiz added.
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February - 21 
Infiltration from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has declined by 54 per cent and terrorist killings by 22 per cent in the past one year, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Parliament on February 21. Replying to questions, Patil said infiltration by terrorists was only takin
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Infiltration from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has declined by 54 per cent and terrorist killings by 22 per cent in the past one year, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Parliament on February 21. Replying to questions, Patil said infiltration by terrorists was only taking place in Jammu and Kashmir whereas such infiltration through the Eastern and North-Eastern borders was negligible, though these regions were affected by insurgency. He also said the major causes of decline in infiltration in J&K were border fencing, strict vigil by the troops and the ongoing peace talks with Pakistan.
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February - 23 
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on February 23 that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 91 violent incidents in the month of January 2006. While the Army on the Line of Control foiled one infiltration bid on January 16, incidents of assessed infiltration were reported for the same
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Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on February 23 that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 91 violent incidents in the month of January 2006. While the Army on the Line of Control foiled one infiltration bid on January 16, incidents of assessed infiltration were reported for the same period, he added.
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February - 25 
Participants at the first roundtable conference on Jammu and Kashmir on February 25 said the journey towards a consensual solution to the problem was long and required patience, fortitude and the involvement of the people of the State, according to The Hindu. At the end of seven-hour deliberations i
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Participants at the first roundtable conference on Jammu and Kashmir on February 25 said the journey towards a consensual solution to the problem was long and required patience, fortitude and the involvement of the people of the State, according to The Hindu. At the end of seven-hour deliberations in New Delhi, presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and attended by a broad spectrum of political groups and representatives of civil society from the State, the participants suggested that a second round table conference be convened soon. Dr. Singh said it could be held in Srinagar in the second week of May.
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February - 25 
He also asked Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to form a high-level group of officials to examine all cases of detention and see if it was possible to release all detenus against whom there were no serious cases. "This should be done before the end of March. I am sure this will go a long way in ass
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He also asked Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to form a high-level group of officials to examine all cases of detention and see if it was possible to release all detenus against whom there were no serious cases. "This should be done before the end of March. I am sure this will go a long way in assuaging the feelings of the people [in the State]," he said in
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March - 2 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General, Jyoti Kumar Sinha, told reporters in Srinagar that troops were ready to take on any challenge posed by terrorists whose ranks are likely to swell in coming days as from across the border, they might try to sneak into this side. "Snow has started
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General, Jyoti Kumar Sinha, told reporters in Srinagar that troops were ready to take on any challenge posed by terrorists whose ranks are likely to swell in coming days as from across the border, they might try to sneak into this side. "Snow has started melting on the peaks on Indo-Pak border. Militants from across the border might try to sneak into the Valley to swell the number of ultras. This is the time it (infiltration) happens, " said Sinha and added, "Twenty-four CRPF jawans sacrificed their lives in the year 2005 on altar of duty and almost double of them faced injuries."
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March - 10 
India has reaffirmed that the Gilgit-Baltistan region is a part of Jammu and Kashmir State which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of the country. "We would like to reaffirm that the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, which, on the basis
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India has reaffirmed that the Gilgit-Baltistan region is a part of Jammu and Kashmir State which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of the country. "We would like to reaffirm that the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, which, on the basis of its accession in 1947, is an integral part of India," an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in reply to a question on March 10 in New Delhi. He was commenting on reports that some Pakistani missions were circulating a new map of Jammu and Kashmir depicting the so-called Northern Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan as a separate entity and only the rest of the Jammu and Kashmir as a State. "We have seen the reports in the Pakistani media," the spokesman said. He said the Pakistan Foreign Office had, however, denied that it had circulated any new map.
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March - 15 
The Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is reported to have stated that the India-Pakistan peace process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks. "The formal dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue has not begun yet. Whenever it starts, Hizb will be in the f
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The Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is reported to have stated that the India-Pakistan peace process would not be complete until they were in the "frontline" of the talks. "The formal dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue has not begun yet. Whenever it starts, Hizb will be in the frontline," HM ‘operational commander’, Qazi Misbahuddin, told a local news agency on March 14, according to Press Trust of India. He ruled out formation of a new political party, saying "Hizb is active on both military and diplomatic fronts. We do not need a political party to take part in the talks." Misbauddin also termed the arrest of Hizb 'supreme commander' and United Jehad Council (UJC) chairman Syed Salahuddin by Pakistan as "baseless and beyond reality" as Salahuddin was on a sit-in at the Pakistan occupied Kashmir capital Muzaffarabad along with his associates to protest the Pakistan's changing Kashmir policy. The sit-in would continue till Pakistan assured them that they will "review their policies vis-à-vis the Kashmir issue. Asked about the Hizb's response in the event of Pakistan asking PoK-based groups to leave the territory, Misbauddin said "Pakistan government cannot do such a thing to us... We are staying in Muzaffarabad which is part of Jammu and Kashmir".
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March - 16 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in Jammu on March 16 that the Central Government was ready for talks with the militants provided they eschew violence. Replying to a question of National Conference legislator Ali Mohammed Sagar during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly,
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said in Jammu on March 16 that the Central Government was ready for talks with the militants provided they eschew violence. Replying to a question of National Conference legislator Ali Mohammed Sagar during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly, Azad recalled his association with Mizoram, Assam and Punjab accords in his capacity as a Central Minister and said the Government of India has a national policy as far as talks with the militants are concerned. "The Government is ready for talks with the militants but they will have to abandon the gun. It will become a mockery if Prime Minister of India sits on dialogue table facing a man with a gun in his hands", he said in response to the demand of Sagar that the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen should be invited for the talks.
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March - 16 
The Chief Minister, who also hold the Home portfolio, reportedly stated that a total of 39 political activists, 517 other civilians, 32 police personnel, 55 Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and 157 other security force personnel were killed in the year 2005. In 2006 (till Fe
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The Chief Minister, who also hold the Home portfolio, reportedly stated that a total of 39 political activists, 517 other civilians, 32 police personnel, 55 Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and 157 other security force personnel were killed in the year 2005. In 2006 (till February 15), 18 civilians, three police personnel, four Special Police Officers/Village Defence Committee members and six security force personnel were killed.
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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 - 19 
Meanwhile, as many as 197 terrorists have surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir in 2005, the Union Home Ministry has said, according to UNI. Under the new policy of the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced on January 31, 2004, a surrendered terrorist will get a monthly stipend of Rupees 2000 for a peri
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Meanwhile, as many as 197 terrorists have surrendered in Jammu and Kashmir in 2005, the Union Home Ministry has said, according to UNI. Under the new policy of the Jammu and Kashmir Government announced on January 31, 2004, a surrendered terrorist will get a monthly stipend of Rupees 2000 for a period of three years after surrender. This is in addition to an immediate grant of Rs 1.50 lakh to be kept in the shape of FDR in a bank in the name of the surrenderee which can be withdrawn after three years, subject to good behaviour. Incentives are also reportedly being given for surrendered weapons as per prescribed rates and vocational training for self employment to those who desire to undergo such training.
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March - 19 
The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for 2005-06 has said that violent incidents have decreased in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2005. There were 1990 terrorist incidents in the State in 2005 as against 2565 incidents in 2004. As many as 557 civilians were killed in 2005 compared to 707 in 2004
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The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for 2005-06 has said that violent incidents have decreased in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2005. There were 1990 terrorist incidents in the State in 2005 as against 2565 incidents in 2004. As many as 557 civilians were killed in 2005 compared to 707 in 2004. The number of security force personnel killed also declined in 2005 with a toll of 189, compared to 281 in 2004. As many as 917 terrorists were killed in 2005 as compared to 976 during year 2004.
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March - 31 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to gradually reduce its presence in Jammu and Kashmir from the end of year 2006 with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) taking up their position, according to UNI. Talking to reporters in Agartala, capital of Tripura, BSF Director General Ashis Kumar
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has decided to gradually reduce its presence in Jammu and Kashmir from the end of year 2006 with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) taking up their position, according to UNI. Talking to reporters in Agartala, capital of Tripura, BSF Director General Ashis Kumar Mitra, however, said 28 of the 40 battalions now deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, would remain in the State for guarding the border with Pakistan. Mitra informed that the Union Home Ministry had already taken a decision to replace BSF with the CRPF.
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April - 15 
Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL grenades, eight hand grenades, two explosive detonato
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Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL grenades, eight hand grenades, two explosive detonators, five pencil time chargers, 45 AK rounds and an AK-47 magazine were recovered from their possession.
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April - 18 
The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With ceasefire holding, the violence level in the milita
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The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With ceasefire holding, the violence level in the militancy-hit State has come down," according to an assessment given to top Army Commanders meeting in New Delhi to review the situation. "The efficiency of our counter-insurgency operations is evident from the leap in the ratio of terrorists killed per infiltration bid rising from 1.8 in 2004 to 3 per infiltration bid in 2005," said Army chief Gen J. J. Singh. He said "surgical operations" were being carried out by avoiding any collateral damage and had helped the armed forces to gain moral ascendancy over the terrorists. Citing figures, he said so far in 2006 there had been 70 surrenders in the first three months compared to 82 for the whole of 2005.
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April - 18 
The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine machines with silencer, two INSAS rifles, one magaz
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The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine machines with silencer, two INSAS rifles, one magazine, 12 rounds, six grenade launchers, 40 under barrel grenade launcher grenades, 250 sniper rounds and two radio sets. In addition, he said 10 antennas, one Chinese pistol, two magazines, two grenades, 45 remote controlled IEDs, 20 detonators, 100 IED circuits, two galvanometers, two fake rubber stamps of police station Pattan and a diary containing data on IEDs were also seized.
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April - 18 
Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the run up to April 24-elections in four As
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Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the run up to April 24-elections in four Assembly constituencies that, "We have all the numbers on the camps and the militants waiting to infiltrate." He also said "Cross border terrorism must end. We have fail-proof and fool-proof evidence that (militant) camps are flourishing across the border. The Centre is determined to keep the State peaceful in all conditions." Despite the Confidence Building Measures, terrorist infrastructure, including camps, were running and the terrorists were ready to infiltrate into the State from across the border, informed Duggal. During the first quarter of 2006, the number of terrorism-related incidents and the casualty figure of security forces and civilians have come down from last year, Duggal disclosed. "Last year by this time, there were 489 incidents as compared to 374 this year. We have neutralised a sizeable number of militants," he stated.
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April - 23 
The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to tell the separatists to "recognise the validity a
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The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to tell the separatists to "recognise the validity and utility of participation" in the meeting to be presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 25. "I don’t think the success of the roundtable depends on the attendance of any group — A, B or C... In any case, I don’t think the separatists have a veto on the success or otherwise (of the roundtable)," National Security Adviser M K Narayanan said in an interview in New Delhi on April 23. Narayanan said "if the separatists feel that they can’t discuss their issues and positions.... It is nothing that we can do about it". The first roundtable conclave, chaired by the Prime Minister, was held in New Delhi on February 25, 2006. Hashim Qureshi of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Liberation Party was the only separatist leader present at the meeting while others, including both factions of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq respectively, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) led by Yaseen Malik and separatist leader Shabir Shah, did not attend the meeting.
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April - 24 
One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall percentage in the four segments was 59. Bhaderwah
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One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall percentage in the four segments was 59. Bhaderwah witnessed the highest percentage of 72 followed by 66.2 per cent in Rafiabad, 56.2 per cent in Pattan and 40.32 per cent in Sangrama. "The overall situation remained peaceful," Sharma said adding that the percentage could go up by one or two per cent as the figures were not final. Unlike in the past, there was not a single complaint of coercion by security forces and enthusiasm among the willing voters was at its peak, he said.
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May - 2 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on May 2 that terrorist activities would be curbed in Jammu and Kashmir for which the Centre and State Governments were in constant touch to devise a strategy. After visiting Basantgarh in Udhampur district where 13 Hindus were killed by the terrorists, Patil t
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on May 2 that terrorist activities would be curbed in Jammu and Kashmir for which the Centre and State Governments were in constant touch to devise a strategy. After visiting Basantgarh in Udhampur district where 13 Hindus were killed by the terrorists, Patil told a press conference at Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s residence that an attempt is being made by the terrorists to divide the people not only in Jammu and Kashmir but in other parts of the country as well.
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May - 3 
Inspector General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, informed in Srinagar on May 3 that the police is planning to launch a major legal battle against terrorists operating from across the border. "We plan to approach Interpol to issue red card notices against top militant leaders, including chairman of Un
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Inspector General of Police, K. Rajendra Kumar, informed in Srinagar on May 3 that the police is planning to launch a major legal battle against terrorists operating from across the border. "We plan to approach Interpol to issue red card notices against top militant leaders, including chairman of United Jehad Council and supermo of Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin and Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed now in Pakistan," said Kumar. He also said the wanted leaders also included JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar and Al-Umar Mujahideen chief Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar. "The legal offensive against the militants has already been set in motion and once the process is completed we will approach Interpol to issue red corner notices against them," Kumar added. However, Rajendra Kumar said the process is very complex and time-consuming and "we are seeking support from the Union Home Ministry and other security agencies and police forces across the country." As a first step, he said the courts where cases are pending against the terrorists have to declare them as proclaimed offenders.
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May - 3 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 3 held the second rounds of talks with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) during which both the sides discussed "sensitive and important" issues and agreed to evolve a mechanism to resolve Kashmir issue amicably and peacefully, according to Daily Excelsio
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 3 held the second rounds of talks with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) during which both the sides discussed "sensitive and important" issues and agreed to evolve a mechanism to resolve Kashmir issue amicably and peacefully, according to Daily Excelsior. "The talks with the Prime Minister were frank and fruitful... And both sides agreed to evolve a mechanism and discuss specifics to ensure forward movement on the dialogue process," APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq told reporters in New Delhi after almost two-hour-long talks with Dr. Singh. The Prime Minister described the discussion as "a meeting of minds" which augurs well for the future of Jammu and Kashmir and the South Asian region. "I am happy with the talks. It was a meeting of minds...This augurs well for the Jammu and Kashmir, People of India and the region," Prime Minister’s Media Adviser Sanjaya Baru quoted Dr Singh as having said. The six-member Hurriyat delegation comprised Abdul Ghani Bhat, Maulana Abbas Ansari, Bilal Ghani Lone, Fazal Haq Qureshi and Aga Syed Hassan, besides Umer Farooq. Dr Singh was assisted by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, National Security Advisor M. K. Narayanan and Centre’s interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir N. N. Vohra, besides other officials.
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May - 9 
Speaking in Jammu on May 9, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying number of the troops will not be reduced in the State. "We will not enhance or reduce the numbers of troops in the State", he told a press conference after visiting Thawa in the
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Speaking in Jammu on May 9, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying number of the troops will not be reduced in the State. "We will not enhance or reduce the numbers of troops in the State", he told a press conference after visiting Thawa in the Kulhand area of Doda district and Basantgarh in the Udhampur district where 32 Hindus were killed by the terrorists on May 1. Maintaining that India had voluntarily withdrawn troops from some pockets of the State earlier and not under pressure from any country, Mukherjee said even at that time he had stated that withdrawal of Army will be constantly reviewed and if the terrorist activities were stepped-up there would be no question of reduction of troops.
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May - 9 
Stating that the terrorist infrastructure was still intact in Pakistan, he said this should be demolished to give a clear message that the terrorists don’t enjoy support from any quarters. He informed that 59 terrorist training camps were still being run in Pakistan. "Pakistan must strictly adhere t
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Stating that the terrorist infrastructure was still intact in Pakistan, he said this should be demolished to give a clear message that the terrorists don’t enjoy support from any quarters. He informed that 59 terrorist training camps were still being run in Pakistan. "Pakistan must strictly adhere to its promise that it wouldn’t allow its territory to be used for cross-border terrorism. It must understand that the terrorists are friends of no body. Terrorism is biggest menace to world peace and tranquility and Pakistan must ensure that its land is not used for cross border terrorism", the Defence Minister said.
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May - 10 
The Centre will soon grant status of religious minorities to Kashmiri Pandits (descendents of Brahmin priests), the Union Minority Affairs Minister A. R. Antulay said in New Delhi on May 10, according to Press Trust of India. "In order to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits, who have been reduced to the St
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The Centre will soon grant status of religious minorities to Kashmiri Pandits (descendents of Brahmin priests), the Union Minority Affairs Minister A. R. Antulay said in New Delhi on May 10, according to Press Trust of India. "In order to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits, who have been reduced to the State of refugees in their own homeland get equal opportunities — be it social, economic or educational, it is necessary that they be accorded the status of religious minorities," Antulay told a press conference. "A notification declaring them as minorities will soon be brought out after thorough consultation within the Cabinet and also after taking the Jammu and Kashmir Government into confidence," informed Antulay.
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May - 10 
The United Jihad Council (UJC), an alliance of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, termed talks with India futile and warned the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) that “fruitless talks” with India would spoil Kashmiris’ sacrifices. “Kashmiri politicians who have pinned their hopes on the
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The United Jihad Council (UJC), an alliance of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, termed talks with India futile and warned the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) that “fruitless talks” with India would spoil Kashmiris’ sacrifices. “Kashmiri politicians who have pinned their hopes on the Delhi Durbar about the (solution to the) Kashmir issue are wasting (their) time. They have not learnt any lesson from fruitless talks of the past 55 years,” a press release issued by the UJC in Muzaffarabad said. The alliance was responding to a statement by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after his APHC faction’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in which he reportedly said that a system would be evolved for future talks (with the Indian government) and Mujahideen would also be included in the process.
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May - 16 
In a reply to a written question in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said that Maoist-affected states witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir in the first four months of 2006. There have been as many as 550 incidents of violence in Maoist-af
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In a reply to a written question in the Parliament, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said that Maoist-affected states witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir in the first four months of 2006. There have been as many as 550 incidents of violence in Maoist-affected states as compared to Jammu and Kashmir where 466 terrorist acts have taken place till April 30, 2006, he said. As many as 281 persons, both civilians and security force personnel, have died in the Maoist-related incidents while in Jammu and Kashmir, 141 persons died in terrorist acts, he informed.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on May 24 that attempts by "some elements" within Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the peace process would be firmly thwarted and proposed focus on a five-point programme to build a new Kashmir. Addressing the second Round Table Conference in Srinagar, Dr. Singh said t
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on May 24 that attempts by "some elements" within Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the peace process would be firmly thwarted and proposed focus on a five-point programme to build a new Kashmir. Addressing the second Round Table Conference in Srinagar, Dr. Singh said the welfare of Jammu and Kashmir is of "top most priority" of the Congress-led Union Government. He said it was the Government’s endeavour to put behind the tragic memories of the past while working to build a prosperous future for the State. The Prime Minister also said "there are some elements within the State who do not wish this dream to become a reality. Their inhumane acts have cost many lives, destroyed many families. Who these elements are, we all know."
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May - 25 
Addressing a press conference at the end of the two-day Roundtable Conference in Srinagar on May 25, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced the setting up of five Working Groups to discuss various issues relating to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Noting that time had come to establish "credible mechanism
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Addressing a press conference at the end of the two-day Roundtable Conference in Srinagar on May 25, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced the setting up of five Working Groups to discuss various issues relating to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Noting that time had come to establish "credible mechanisms" to carry on the dialogue process with various sections in J&K, he said that setting up of the Working Groups was the "best way to move forward and ensure that the views of different segments are incorporated." The groups will deal with improving the Centre's relations with J&K, furthering the relations across the Line of Control (LoC), giving a boost to the State's economic development, rehabilitating the destitute families of militants and reviewing the cases of detainees and ensuring good governance.
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May - 25 
The Prime Minister also reportedly declared his Government’s readiness to talk to terrorist groups if they gave up the path of violence. "Anybody who shuns violence and gives up the path of terror, we are willing to find ways and means to interact with all such groups," he said. Dr. Singh also said
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The Prime Minister also reportedly declared his Government’s readiness to talk to terrorist groups if they gave up the path of violence. "Anybody who shuns violence and gives up the path of terror, we are willing to find ways and means to interact with all such groups," he said. Dr. Singh also said the Government was ready to look into the issue of troop reduction in J&K if militancy comes "under control". Stating that troops are in the State "to protect the life and liberty of our citizens", he responded to a question on possibility of reduction of troops by saying that "if the basic cause for their presence is removed, we can consider all these options." On the issue of alleged human right violations by the security forces, he said "our armed force is not an armed force of occupation.... They have a proud record, though there could be some aberrations, but these aberrations cannot be allowed. There should be zero tolerance for human rights violations for all our security forces." Referring to the outcome of the Roundtable boycotted by separatists, the Prime Minister said "this conference gives me hope and confidence. I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel. If all these gentlemen put together their wisdom, knowledge and experience, we will have a constructive outcome." All political parties and civil society representatives participated in the conclave, he pointed out.
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July - 3 
On July 3, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said India does not entertain the idea of withdrawing its troops from Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to press persons in New Delhi, he said, “There is no question of withdrawing the Army from Kashmir. The evaluation of the Army preparedness is
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On July 3, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said India does not entertain the idea of withdrawing its troops from Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Speaking to press persons in New Delhi, he said, “There is no question of withdrawing the Army from Kashmir. The evaluation of the Army preparedness is a continuous process." Mukherjee also said that there was nothing new about the reported increase in cross-border infiltration. "During these months every year, there is a spurt in the incidents of cross-border infiltration”, he said.
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July - 17 
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq said that any move to discontinue peace process between India and Pakistan at this stage would be "very unfortunate." Addressing the press in Srinagar, he said, “There are elements in India, Pakistan and within the Jammu and
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq said that any move to discontinue peace process between India and Pakistan at this stage would be "very unfortunate." Addressing the press in Srinagar, he said, “There are elements in India, Pakistan and within the Jammu and Kashmir who, for their self interests, are opposed to the process” who do not want the Kashmir issue to be resolved.
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August - 2 
The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahamed, informed the Lower House of the Parliament on August 2 that at least 52 terrorist training camps are operating in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to Press Trust of India.
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The Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahamed, informed the Lower House of the Parliament on August 2 that at least 52 terrorist training camps are operating in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to Press Trust of India.
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August - 6 
The Inspector General of Police (Jammu Zone), S. P. Vaid, told a press conference in Jammu on August 6 that approximately 60 terrorists trained in various camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir have managed to cross over to the Indian side from the Rajouri and Poonch districts recently to c
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The Inspector General of Police (Jammu Zone), S. P. Vaid, told a press conference in Jammu on August 6 that approximately 60 terrorists trained in various camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir have managed to cross over to the Indian side from the Rajouri and Poonch districts recently to carry out subversion in Jammu and Kashmir.
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August - 6 
Urging Pakistan to intervene militarily to resolve the Kashmir issue, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin asserted that no political solution was possible since India and the international community had "wasted the opportunity by not responding to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's CBMs
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Urging Pakistan to intervene militarily to resolve the Kashmir issue, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin asserted that no political solution was possible since India and the international community had "wasted the opportunity by not responding to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's CBMs," reported UNI. "On the Kashmir issue, Islamabad cannot take a u-turn. Kashmir is an indigenous movement. Pakistan is a party to it. It is Pakistan's responsibility to provide every kind of support to the movement-although until now it has been giving it diplomatic, moral and political support. We want Pakistan to initiate a military intervention in Kashmir," he said, in an interview to The Friday Times from Pakistan occupied Kashmir. He claimed India has realised that militancy could spread to other parts of the country if the Kashmir issue is not resolved soon. "One year, five years, ten years or hundred years... Time doesn't matter in freedom movements. India has realised that if Kashmir is not resolved soon, militancy will spiral out of Kashmir and spread to other parts of the country," he said. However, Salahuddin denied the group's involvement in the Mumbai serial blasts of July 11, 2006. Terming India's demand to Pakistan to hand him over as "absurd," he said that "no law in the world can make anyone extradite me" and it was impossible for the Musharraf Government to take a "u-turn" on him.
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August - 30 
Police are reported to have unearthed terrorists’ plans to use mobile phone for detonating Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) to target security forces. Director General of Police Gopal Sharma said two such devices, which can trigger IED explosions using mobile phones, were recovered by police while
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Police are reported to have unearthed terrorists’ plans to use mobile phone for detonating Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) to target security forces. Director General of Police Gopal Sharma said two such devices, which can trigger IED explosions using mobile phones, were recovered by police while investigating the recent upsurge in terrorist-related violence in the Kashmir Valley. On August 8, a car-bomb was detected on airport road. The car was fitted with an IED having a circuit that would have been triggered by a mobile phone call, he said. Sharma said it was for the first time that explosives, which can be detonated by use of mobile phones, have been recovered from anywhere in the country. Explaining the functioning of the IED, he said a call is made from anywhere on the mobile phone attached with the IED circuit and after the call is through, a specific code number assigned to each circuit is dialed by the caller to trigger the explosion.
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September - 23 
Over 1,000 trained Kashmiri militants are "currently stranded" in three camps of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Hazara region of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), a Press Trust of India report quoted the Pakistan-based Herald magazine. "Of these, the Hisari and Batrasi camps are located in Ma
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Over 1,000 trained Kashmiri militants are "currently stranded" in three camps of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the Hazara region of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), a Press Trust of India report quoted the Pakistan-based Herald magazine. "Of these, the Hisari and Batrasi camps are located in Mansehra district while a third camp is located in Boi in district Abbottabad," Herald reported. It quoted unnamed sources to say that thousands of other terrorists were confined in camps run by half a dozen smaller Kashmiri groups or predominantly Pakistani outfits like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Badr Mujahideen in the frontier and Pakistan occupied Kashmir regions. The report quoted an unnamed Islamabad-based militant leader as saying that the top brass of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had "conveyed to the Kashmiri militant leaders in January 2006 that they should not even think of crossing the Line of Control (LoC), armed or unarmed." It said the official funding traditionally made up the "bulk" of the financial inflows of these groups. Quoting "knowledgeable sources", the Herald said "until recently”, small groups like the Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen, Al-Umar Mujahideen, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen, Al-Fatah, Al-Jihad, Al-Barq, Tehrik-e-Jihad, and Islamic Front were receiving between 400,000 and 700,000 rupees a month. "Large organisations like HM, LeT, JeM, Al-Badr Mujahideen and others received more money, ranging between two to three million rupees," it said. "This was in addition to the funds that paid for the logistics, communication equipment, weapons, explosives, food and trekking kits for the thousands of militants, guides and porters who infiltrated," into Jammu and Kashmir.
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September - 23 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on September 23 that infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir had diminished and his Government was sincerely pursuing dialogue with Pakistan and the people of the State, according to Daily Excelsior. "We see that levels of violence have c
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on September 23 that infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir had diminished and his Government was sincerely pursuing dialogue with Pakistan and the people of the State, according to Daily Excelsior. "We see that levels of violence have come down during the past two years. Things have improved substantially since our coalition Government came to office. However, deliberate attempts are being made to portray the picture as otherwise," he said addressing a conclave of Congress party Chief Ministers in Nainital. Describing as "worrisome" the activities of externally sponsored terrorist groups, the Prime Minister warned of a spurt in suicide attacks targeting religious, economic and sensitive institutions in the country. He termed as disconcerting reports that suggest the existence of a number of terrorist modules and sleeper cells in some urban areas which provide the backup for foreign terrorist outfits. "The activities of externally-sponsored terrorist outfits is equally worrisome. Their involvement has grown… The concern is that there could be a further intensification involving greater use of Fidayeen [suicide squad] elements and targeting of a wider range of religions, economic and sensitive objects," Dr. Singh said.
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October - 14 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is reported to have ruled out early action on the demand to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) saying in a press briefing, on October 14, that a decision on this would depend on the security situation in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir, according to
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is reported to have ruled out early action on the demand to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) saying in a press briefing, on October 14, that a decision on this would depend on the security situation in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir, according to Assam Tribune.
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October - 30 
Jammu and Kashmir Police on October 30 said that it would seek the custody of Al-Badr militant Mohammed Ali Hussain alias Qasim, arrested by the Karnataka Police at Mysore. Qasim is said to have masterminded a series of grenade attacks in the Kashmir Valley in the recent past. Inspector General of P
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Jammu and Kashmir Police on October 30 said that it would seek the custody of Al-Badr militant Mohammed Ali Hussain alias Qasim, arrested by the Karnataka Police at Mysore. Qasim is said to have masterminded a series of grenade attacks in the Kashmir Valley in the recent past. Inspector General of Police S.M. Sahai told The Hindu that a police party would be soon sent to Karnataka to take him into custody.
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November - 3 
He said though infiltration and cross-border terrorism continued, there was a 30 per cent decrease in violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and civilian casualties reduced to a minimum.
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He said though infiltration and cross-border terrorism continued, there was a 30 per cent decrease in violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and civilian casualties reduced to a minimum.
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November - 3 
Expressing concern over continuing cross-border terrorism and infiltration, Army chief General J. J. Singh said in Srinagar on November 3 that the India-Pakistan joint anti-terror mechanism was still at the discussion level, according to Daily Excelsior. "It (joint anti-terror mechanism) is still be
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Expressing concern over continuing cross-border terrorism and infiltration, Army chief General J. J. Singh said in Srinagar on November 3 that the India-Pakistan joint anti-terror mechanism was still at the discussion level, according to Daily Excelsior. "It (joint anti-terror mechanism) is still being discussed. We are concerned that cross border-terrorism and infiltration are continuing," he told reporters. He said the matter would be discussed at the proposed Foreign Secretary-level talks between the two countries later this month.
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November - 5 
Pakistani infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has doubled this year, according to Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad who has, consequently, ruled out reduction of troops, Press Trust of India reported. An estimated 500 Pakistani infiltrators have crossed into the State in the first 10 months of 2006, h
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Pakistani infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir has doubled this year, according to Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad who has, consequently, ruled out reduction of troops, Press Trust of India reported. An estimated 500 Pakistani infiltrators have crossed into the State in the first 10 months of 2006, he said in New Delhi, recalling that in the corresponding period last year the figure was less than 200. Rejecting a Pakistani suggestion for reduction of troops in the State, the Chief Minister made it clear that innocent people could not be left at the mercy of terrorists. Azad, who has just completed one year in office, dismissed President Pervez Musharraf’s proposal for self-rule for both parts of the State, saying that the Pakistani ruler was himself not sure of what he was talking about. "I don’t think he (Musharraf) himself is very sure about it... We really have self-rule. We have our own Constitution, flag and elected representatives. What else is self rule."
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November - 16 
The Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range), S. M Sahai, said in Kupwara on November 16 that 700 militants are active in the Kashmir valley, according to Kashmir Times.
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The Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range), S. M Sahai, said in Kupwara on November 16 that 700 militants are active in the Kashmir valley, according to Kashmir Times.
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November - 23 
He said that terrorism was no longer centred in Jammu and Kashmir and all efforts were being made by outfits to take it other parts of India. "By and large these attempts have remained unsuccessful and our security apparatus must be alert and resilient enough to meet the grace threats," he added.
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He said that terrorism was no longer centred in Jammu and Kashmir and all efforts were being made by outfits to take it other parts of India. "By and large these attempts have remained unsuccessful and our security apparatus must be alert and resilient enough to meet the grace threats," he added.
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November - 29 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said on November 29 in a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian parliament) that there was a significant decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir and that the overall security situation in North East (NE) had shown signs of i
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said on November 29 in a written reply in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian parliament) that there was a significant decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir and that the overall security situation in North East (NE) had shown signs of improvement. He said, “In comparison to that in the corresponding period in 2005, there has been a significant decline both in terms of incidents and casualties of civilians and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir till October-end this year.” While adding that the overall security situation in NE had also shown signs of improvement, he said, “In naxal (left-wing extremism)-affected states, while the number of incidents has shown a marginal decline, civilian casualties have slightly increased."
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November - 30 
The moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on November 30 made a fresh offer of talks with the Union Government and said the concept of self-rule needed to be debated at the people’s level on either side of the Line of Control. "We are willing to meet the Indian leadership provid
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The moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on November 30 made a fresh offer of talks with the Union Government and said the concept of self-rule needed to be debated at the people’s level on either side of the Line of Control. "We are willing to meet the Indian leadership provided they are willing to do so. There might be some hiccups in the dialogue process but we are hopeful that these would be overcome", former APHC chief Abdul Gani Bhat said after a meeting of the executive committee of the amalgam in Srinagar, according to Press Trust of India.
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December - 9 
Inspector General of Police (Jammu range), Shesh Pal Vaid, told a news conference on December 9 that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammed Sharief alias Hekmatyar was killed by the police in an encounter at Lancha in the Udhampur district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and one rad
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Inspector General of Police (Jammu range), Shesh Pal Vaid, told a news conference on December 9 that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammed Sharief alias Hekmatyar was killed by the police in an encounter at Lancha in the Udhampur district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 14 
China continued to be in "illegal" occupation of approximately 38,000 square kilometers in Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on December 14, according to Press Trust of India. In a written reply, he said in addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakist
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China continued to be in "illegal" occupation of approximately 38,000 square kilometers in Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on December 14, according to Press Trust of India. In a written reply, he said in addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 square kilometers of Indian territory in Pakistan occupied Kashmir to China. Besides, the minister said China illegally claims approximately 90,000 square kilometers of territory in the Eastern sector. In the Middle sector, China claims about 2,000 square kilometers.
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