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January - 3 
The State Government has abandoned the plan to set up an elite anti-terrorism unit in the State, five months after the formation of the squad was announced, a Police official said on January 3, according to Times of India. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has been disbanded even before it was formally
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The State Government has abandoned the plan to set up an elite anti-terrorism unit in the State, five months after the formation of the squad was announced, a Police official said on January 3, according to Times of India. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has been disbanded even before it was formally launched, the official said. "The ATS never came into existence formally and whatever existence it had on paper too has been dismantled," the Police officer told IANS. The decision to form the ATS of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was taken in a cabinet meeting July 14, 2009. As the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the State Police normally conducts anti-terror operations, including intelligence gathering, “it was felt that there was no need for having a parallel set-up to SOG," the official said.
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January - 8 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed 190 militants and Naxalites (left eng extremists) besides arresting 2,054 in the year 2009, according to PTI. The Force lost 70 of its personnel. A massive recovery of 48, 000 ammunition was made in 293 encounters undertaken by the CRPF along with other
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed 190 militants and Naxalites (left eng extremists) besides arresting 2,054 in the year 2009, according to PTI. The Force lost 70 of its personnel. A massive recovery of 48, 000 ammunition was made in 293 encounters undertaken by the CRPF along with other Security Forces. "Apart from this, about 2,000 kilograms of explosives and 685 arms were also recovered. Seventy four militants were killed in Jammu and Kashmir while in Assam, 58 militants were killed," the CRPF spokesperson Ajay Chaturvedi said in a statement on January 8. He said in left wing extremism areas, 35 Naxalites were killed in Chhattisgarh while in Jharkhand 15 were killed. Orissa accounted for five kills and West Bengal three during the said period. "Two hundred and twelve militants and Naxalites had also surrendered. Maximum 118 militants had surrendered in Tripura, while in Assam 65 gave up arms besides seven in J&K and one in Arunachal Pradesh. "Ten Naxalites in Chhattisgarh and 11 in Maharashtra were also in the surrendered list," the official said, adding, in Chhattisgarh 363 Naxalites were arrested. In west Bengal 349 Naxals were arrested, while in Jharkhand and Orissa the numbers were 180 and 136 respectively. In Maharashtra, 120 Naxals were arrested while in Madhya Pradesh 63 suspects were arrested. Nearly 639 CRPF personnel were injured during the same period while Naxals took away 20 arms and 1,954 ammunition of the force.
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January - 8 
Union Government said the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border. Complimenting the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force for successfully eliminating two militants in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on January 6, t
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Union Government said the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border. Complimenting the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force for successfully eliminating two militants in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar on January 6, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the militants were in communication with their handlers outside the country. "The incident highlights the fact that the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir, remains vulnerable to militant attacks sponsored by forces from across the border," he said in a statement. The Union Home Minister said at the same time the country's capacity to neutralise a militant attack has also increased considerably.
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January - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said SFs engaged the militants on the basis of credible intelligence inputs and the incidents at Lal Chowk in Srinagar did not signify revival of militancy. "Both the operations were initiated by the Security Forces and not terrorists. There were credib
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said SFs engaged the militants on the basis of credible intelligence inputs and the incidents at Lal Chowk in Srinagar did not signify revival of militancy. "Both the operations were initiated by the Security Forces and not terrorists. There were credible intelligence information," he told reporters, contending that the incidents got so much attention only because it took place in Srinagar.
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January - 12 
According to Economic Times, separatist leader Yasin Malik on January 12 said that Kashmir risks a return to militancy and violent protests if New Delhi fails to push a stalled peace process in the ‘disputed’ region.
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According to Economic Times, separatist leader Yasin Malik on January 12 said that Kashmir risks a return to militancy and violent protests if New Delhi fails to push a stalled peace process in the ‘disputed’ region.
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January - 12 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will takeover security of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway from the Army from January 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Antony said an instruction to this effect has been passed on by the Union Ministry of Home
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will takeover security of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway from the Army from January 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Antony said an instruction to this effect has been passed on by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the request of Ministry of Defence. Antony also said that a request had also been sent to the MHA to issue instruction to discontinue the use of combat uniform by all Central Police Organisations and State Police. He said the hard work put in by security agencies and the people had brought down the level of violence considerably in the State though attempts at infiltration had increased. He added that the year 2010 might be a crucial one as forces inimical to stability and peace in Jammu and Kashmir would make all out efforts to neutralise the gains of past two years. "The incidents in the first week of January in the Valley are indicative of the shape of things to come," the Minister said. Further, Antony asked for ‘intensive operations’ against militants and stepping up of vigilance on the Line of Control to ensure that development process in Jammu and Kashmir does not fall prey to militant activities. The Army informed the Minister about the ongoing operations against militants. They referred to the encounter in a village in Pulwama District in which one militant was killed. Reports said another militant who was besieged had actually managed to escape. Reports from Jammu suggested that a senior Army officer in the unified headquarters meeting told the Defence Minister that “Pakistan is up to something big” and “we need to know what it is”.
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January - 13 
Voicing serious concern over rise in infiltration from Pakistan, Defence Minister A. K. Antony attributed it to forces across the border, which are "jittery" over return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports PTI. "In 2009, violence (in Jammu and Kashmir) came down, compared to 2008. At the same
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Voicing serious concern over rise in infiltration from Pakistan, Defence Minister A. K. Antony attributed it to forces across the border, which are "jittery" over return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports PTI. "In 2009, violence (in Jammu and Kashmir) came down, compared to 2008. At the same time, compared to 2008, last year attempts to infiltrate has gone up. It is a matter of serious concern to us," said Antony. Giving his assessment of the situation in the border State, Antony said, "Inimical forces across the border are jittery" as they saw normalcy returning to Jammu and Kashmir.
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January - 14 
The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said infiltration from Pakistan had doubled in 2009 as that country wanted to push in maximum number of terrorists but insisted that troop reduction undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir recently will not affect the security situation there. Addressing the annual press
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The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said infiltration from Pakistan had doubled in 2009 as that country wanted to push in maximum number of terrorists but insisted that troop reduction undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir recently will not affect the security situation there. Addressing the annual press conference in New Delhi, Kapoor said infiltration level had increased with 110 terrorists managing to sneak in 2009 till November as compared to 57 in the previous year. The Army chief also said that the current troop level in the State was enough to take care of the infiltration and the estimated number of terrorists in the State was somewhere in the region of 650 to 700.
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January - 14 
The CID has also recovered more than 50 licences, which were forged from different parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Bhagalpur and Munger in Bihar, and Kohima in Nagaland. According to Soumen Mitro, Inspector General (II), CID, the racket is involved in procuring arms from several d
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The CID has also recovered more than 50 licences, which were forged from different parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Bhagalpur and Munger in Bihar, and Kohima in Nagaland. According to Soumen Mitro, Inspector General (II), CID, the racket is involved in procuring arms from several dealers in Kolkata and getting their licences forged from various places. “We are trying to find where the arms are going,” Mitro added.
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January - 15 
Inspector General Police of Kashmir Zone Farooq Ahmad said that militants opened fired at the station after the area was cordoned off following the grenade attack. They, however, managed to escape.
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Inspector General Police of Kashmir Zone Farooq Ahmad said that militants opened fired at the station after the area was cordoned off following the grenade attack. They, however, managed to escape.
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January - 17 
Two regular visitors to Poonch from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been detained under Public Safety Act (PSA). The visitors, who were arrested in November and December 2009, have been lodged in Kot Bhalwa
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Two regular visitors to Poonch from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been detained under Public Safety Act (PSA). The visitors, who were arrested in November and December 2009, have been lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail. Poonch Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manmohan Singh, confirmed detention of PoK citizens under the PSA by the District Magistrate on a dossier prepared by Poonch Police.
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January - 23 
The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on January 23 said that threat of infiltration is growing in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Hindu. "The attempts to infiltrate are increasing and our assessment is that this trend will continue because people who are inimical to our country feel that the situation in
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on January 23 said that threat of infiltration is growing in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Hindu. "The attempts to infiltrate are increasing and our assessment is that this trend will continue because people who are inimical to our country feel that the situation in Jammu & Kashmir is improving. Normality is returning… (which) they cannot tolerate," the Minister said. "So, they want to change the trend. There are more attempts of terrorist attack....Our Armed Forces are always taking precautions. So, rest assured that we will take whatever steps are needed to prevent and defeat this," he said.
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January - 26 
Addressing a Republic Day function on January 26 Governor N. N. Vohra said all forces holding contrary beliefs in Kashmir should come forward for a meaningful dialogue as India’s liberal democratic framework provides space for divergent opinions.
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Addressing a Republic Day function on January 26 Governor N. N. Vohra said all forces holding contrary beliefs in Kashmir should come forward for a meaningful dialogue as India’s liberal democratic framework provides space for divergent opinions.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged militants to shun violence and come for dialogue to resolve issues amicably, noting that the gun culture in the last 20 years had caused enough bloodshed and destruction.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged militants to shun violence and come for dialogue to resolve issues amicably, noting that the gun culture in the last 20 years had caused enough bloodshed and destruction.
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January - 27 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) joined hands with Hurriyat Conference of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Dal Khalsa of Punjab, to put pressure on the Centre for an ‘early solution to the impasse in Nagaland, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab’, according to Telegraph. Thuingal
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) joined hands with Hurriyat Conference of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Dal Khalsa of Punjab, to put pressure on the Centre for an ‘early solution to the impasse in Nagaland, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab’, according to Telegraph. Thuingaleng Muivah, ‘general secretary’ of the NSCN-IM, Syed Ali Shah Gilani, ‘chairman’ of Hurriyat Conference, and Kanwarpal Singh of Dal Khalsa in a joint statement appealed to the international community highlighting the ‘fundamental conflicts and contradictions’ in India. The report adds that the joint message was ‘endorsed’ by leading organisations based in the respective Diaspora communities.
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February - 1 
The US on July 1 (today) said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which so far had focused primarily on India, is having global aspirations and has spread its tentacles beyond Pakistan and Afghanistan, as manifested by the David Headley case, reports DNA. "Generally, LeT was east, focused on India. They're
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The US on July 1 (today) said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which so far had focused primarily on India, is having global aspirations and has spread its tentacles beyond Pakistan and Afghanistan, as manifested by the David Headley case, reports DNA. "Generally, LeT was east, focused on India. They're now in the west. Actually, they're not just in the west, focused on Pakistan. There are LeT elements focused on Afghanistan," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. "We've seen in our own country, recently -- with Detroit, with Times Square, with Headley, with Zazi -- we've seen an increasing level of distributed threats, if you will, and an ability to expand this federated approach which al-Qaeda has had. And al-Qaida is at the centre of this and al-Qaida leadership resides in Pakistan.
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February - 3 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Zone N. K. Tripathi said at Bantalab that there is a threat to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi from the militants. Talking on a separate issue he added that Pakistan and its secret agencies are hiring people in Kashmir
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Zone N. K. Tripathi said at Bantalab that there is a threat to the cave shrine of Vaishno Devi from the militants. Talking on a separate issue he added that Pakistan and its secret agencies are hiring people in Kashmir for pelting stone on SFs.
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February - 9 
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad, while opposing the proposal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of granting general amnesty to the hundreds of militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) now willing to return to this part of the State and join national mainstream, on Febr
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Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad, while opposing the proposal of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of granting general amnesty to the hundreds of militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) now willing to return to this part of the State and join national mainstream, on February 9 said that this move could be a major security threat and may prove counter-productive for the country. "Who will take guarantee of these youth willing to return. How can you prove that these will be the same youth who had gone to that side for arms training and are now willing to come back with their own choice. Some foreign terrorists can take advantage of this move. Pakistan has not handed over the accused involved in Mumbai terror attack so far. Who can trust them in this case. There are chances of adopting strategy by Pakistan to push militants taking cover of this new surrender policy," said Azad in Jammu. Responding to a question regarding reports of nearly 800 militants waiting to cross over to this side and many of them were Kashmiri youth trapped there, he said this issue needs very serious thought.
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February - 15 
NDTV reports that according to the Army 80-100 militants are active in South Kashmir. "There are 80-100 militants in South Kashmir. They are active traditionally and it has been the stronghold of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, but there are Lashkar militant also. However, their number is less," said Major Gene
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NDTV reports that according to the Army 80-100 militants are active in South Kashmir. "There are 80-100 militants in South Kashmir. They are active traditionally and it has been the stronghold of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, but there are Lashkar militant also. However, their number is less," said Major General A. S. Nandal.
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February - 17 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that in 45 days of this calendar year [2010], there have been 65 incidents showing an increase in the number of militancy incidents. Seven civilians have been killed while nine SF personnel, including four each from Army and Police and one from Border Security
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that in 45 days of this calendar year [2010], there have been 65 incidents showing an increase in the number of militancy incidents. Seven civilians have been killed while nine SF personnel, including four each from Army and Police and one from Border Security Force (BSF), have lost their lives. 24 militants have been neutralised during the period. Asserting that there was nothing wrong in facilitating the return of Kashmiri militants, who had gone to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), he said, "If they (the militants) give up gun, come back and become law abiding citizens, there is nothing wrong in facilitating their return". He said the Central Reserve Police Force has already recruited one full battalion of surrendered militants while the BSF has absorbed 450 militants, who had given up the gun. He disclosed that the State Government has been asked to prepare a draft surrender policy at the earliest.
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February - 19 
Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that Pakistan was continuing to push militants into Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "Our neighbour is continuing to infiltrate militants from across the border into J&K [Jammu and Kashmir]. It (infiltration) will continue. Forces are deployed along t
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Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said that Pakistan was continuing to push militants into Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. "Our neighbour is continuing to infiltrate militants from across the border into J&K [Jammu and Kashmir]. It (infiltration) will continue. Forces are deployed along the border and they will make all efforts to stop the infiltrators there,'' said General Kapoor. "If some militants do come in, our forces will tackle them,'' he said, adding that more attempts were being made to push militants into Jammu and Kashmir from south of the Pir Panjal ranges since many mountain passes were still snowed under.
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February - 19 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 19 said that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed reduction in number of incidents of violence in 2009 which was a "silver lining", but infiltration attempts have gone up, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on February 19 said that Jammu and Kashmir witnessed reduction in number of incidents of violence in 2009 which was a "silver lining", but infiltration attempts have gone up, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 22 
Governor N. N. told a joint session of the State Assembly that there is significant reduction in terrorist incidents in the State in 2009. "There were 499 terror incidents last year [2009] as compared to 708 in 2008 and 1,092 in 2007," he said, adding, "This trend clearly shows that situation is imp
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Governor N. N. told a joint session of the State Assembly that there is significant reduction in terrorist incidents in the State in 2009. "There were 499 terror incidents last year [2009] as compared to 708 in 2008 and 1,092 in 2007," he said, adding, "This trend clearly shows that situation is improving significantly...It indicates a return of normalcy in the State." He, however, said that there is an increase in infiltration attempts into the State from across the LoC and International Border during 2009 and in the month of January 2010.
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February - 22 
President Pratibha Patil on February 22 said even though the infiltration of terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up, security situation has significantly improved in the State.
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President Pratibha Patil on February 22 said even though the infiltration of terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up, security situation has significantly improved in the State.
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February - 26 
Central Government has decided to recruit 2,000 youths from the State as constables in Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs), reports Times of India. Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in his budget speech said that the youths from the State would be recruited in five CPMFs in
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Central Government has decided to recruit 2,000 youths from the State as constables in Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs), reports Times of India. Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in his budget speech said that the youths from the State would be recruited in five CPMFs in 2010 as part of the confidence-building measures being taken by the Government. These youths will be recruited in Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Indo Tibetan Border Police, Sahastra Seema Bal and Central Industrial Security Force. It will be done under these forces' ongoing exercise of expansion in the next two years. Overall, the strength of these five CPMFs along with two others — NSG and Assam Rifles — will rise from the existing 807899 personnel to 846242 by the end of 2010 and finally to 880026 by 2011.
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March - 1 
Admitting a surge in cross-border infiltration, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 1 said an estimated 485 attempts were made by armed militants in 2009, up by 143 against the previous year (2008), reports PTI. "It is a fact that infiltration bids have risen. During 2009, the gross infiltrati
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Admitting a surge in cross-border infiltration, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 1 said an estimated 485 attempts were made by armed militants in 2009, up by 143 against the previous year (2008), reports PTI. "It is a fact that infiltration bids have risen. During 2009, the gross infiltration (attempts) was estimated at 485 and net infiltration (number of militants) was 113," the Jammu and Kashmir Minister in charge for Home said in a written reply to Zulfikar Ali in the Assembly. During 2008, infiltration bids were estimated at 342, while 57 militants intruded. There is an increase of 143 bids in 2009 and 56 militants have been able to infiltrate as compared to the previous year. "A number of the steps have been taken to check infiltration. These measures include border fencing and its electrification, installation of night vision devices and heat sensing gadgets," the Minister added.
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March - 2 
While expressing satisfaction over the situation in 2009 and describing it as the “most peaceful year” in 20 years of turmoil, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 2 said 2010, however, saw a spurt in infiltration, reports The Hindu. “Militants are grouping in the Sopore area and Kulgam District. T
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While expressing satisfaction over the situation in 2009 and describing it as the “most peaceful year” in 20 years of turmoil, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 2 said 2010, however, saw a spurt in infiltration, reports The Hindu. “Militants are grouping in the Sopore area and Kulgam District. These areas are a challenge for us on the militancy front. We are taking extra measures to deal with the militants there,” he added. Referring to stone throwing incidents, he told the Legislative Council that his Government would not allow some 700 youths to disrupt the peace, adding, “They want a volcano to spread, but we will not allow that.” The Chief Minister reiterated that his Government was committed to ensure safe return of the Kashmiri youth, who went for arms training to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1990 and now want to return and start their life afresh, adds Rising Kashmir. “This is not the surrender policy, it is a rehabilitation policy. The State already has a surrender policy, where youth return with arms and lay before the troopers. Under rehabilitation policy, youth would not come back with arms in their hands, but will come to live with their families. Many youth are coming on fake passports via Nepal,” he added.
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March - 3 
The militant training camps for those fighting in Jammu and Kashmir (India) are once again being established in ‘Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)’ and recruitment is also on the rise in Punjab, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said on March 3, according to Daily Times. In its latest report, th
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The militant training camps for those fighting in Jammu and Kashmir (India) are once again being established in ‘Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)’ and recruitment is also on the rise in Punjab, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said on March 3, according to Daily Times. In its latest report, the BBC also mentioned that the United Jihad Council (UJC) meeting was held in Muzaffarabad in mid-January, chaired by former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (r) Hameed Gul. The meeting decided that the freedom struggle or jihad should continue until the Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir comes to an end. According to the BBC, it looks evident now that the Kashmiri militant groups are once again working under the ‘patronage of the Pakistani establishment agencies’.
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March - 3 
The other Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said: "In view of the prevailing security scenario in the country, the nuclear establishments, hotels, tourist and religious places and important personalities like scientists in the country continue to remain prime target of the terrorist gr
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The other Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Maken, said: "In view of the prevailing security scenario in the country, the nuclear establishments, hotels, tourist and religious places and important personalities like scientists in the country continue to remain prime target of the terrorist groups and outfits".
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March - 3 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran informed the Parliament on March 3 that the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, some of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists and nuclear establishments across the country continue to be on the terror radar, r
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran informed the Parliament on March 3 that the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, some of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists and nuclear establishments across the country continue to be on the terror radar, reports Times of India. Admitting the threat on Vaishno Devi shrine, Ramachandran said: "The central security agencies have furnished inputs based on intelligence intercepts to that effect. It is not in public interest to disclose these facts." In his written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of the Parliament), he said the central security agencies regularly conduct security audit of all important pilgrimage centres including Tirupati temple (Andhra Pradesh) and Shirdi (Maharashtra). "The Ministry has sent advisories to the State Government and Union Territories administration to prepare appropriate security plans in order to secure and protect these religious places," he added.
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March - 7 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Maken in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) stated that Security Forces killed 245 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, when the number of infiltration attempts by militants from Pakistan went up marginally, reports Sify.com. "As per the
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Maken in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) stated that Security Forces killed 245 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, when the number of infiltration attempts by militants from Pakistan went up marginally, reports Sify.com. "As per the statistics provided by the ministry of defence, the terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir are 245 in 2009, and 27 up to Feb 21, 2010," Union Minister said in a written reply. "Attempts at infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) [saw] a marginal increase during 2009," he informed, adding that 342 incursion attempts were recorded in 2008 and 485 in 2009. Maken said that terrorist activities showed a 'declining trend - from 708 in 2008 to 499 in 2009' in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said the Government had adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration in the State. This 'includes strengthening of border management and multi-tiered and multi-modal deployment along international border and the LoC and infiltration routes'. He said the Government was also upgrading border fencing, acquiring latest weapons and equipment, and synergising intelligence flow to check infiltration from Pakistan.
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March - 8 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 8 claimed that militant outfits Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have been rooted out of the Jammu region, reports Hindustan Times. The focus, they said, has now shifted to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who rem
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 8 claimed that militant outfits Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have been rooted out of the Jammu region, reports Hindustan Times. The focus, they said, has now shifted to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who remain active. "HuJI and JeM were mostly active in Kishtwar District and have been wiped out. Out of four HuJI militants, three have been eliminated. The fourth has left the organisation and is now working as a freelance journalist," said Ashok Gupta, Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Zone). Nearly 180 militants, including 21 women, are still working in Doda and Kishtwar Districts, Gupta said. "We worked on a strategy for winters and eliminated more and more militants as they came down from the hills. With the support of civilians, we were able to target militants, particularly commanders," he said. This year, 17 militants have been killed in Jammu, of whom 10 were HM commanders, the IGP claimed. Calling the neutralising of militants a major success, the IGP said it was due to "surgical strikes" in south of Pir Panjal in the State, adds Indian Express. Gupta said under "surgical strikes", the Police used two types of planning — "Track and Target" and "Scout, Seek and Kill"— in neutralising the top leadership of the HuJI, JeM and HM outfits in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Reasi and Rajouri Districts of the region. Under the strategy, a large number of Special Operation Groups (SOGs) generated critical real-time information and conducted meticulous operations in high-altitude areas, he said. "Instead of big SOG teams of 20 to 30 members, we formed small teams of five to six men," he said. He said as part of their strategy, the Police targeted militant sympathisers, including women. "We have identified 16 women symathisers of militants in Doda District and another six in Kishtwar District. Now, the process has started in Rajouri-Poonch Districts," Gupta said. While four top ‘commanders’ were killed in Kishtwar, three were in Doda District, and one each in Reasi, Rajouri and Poonch Districts. Two top ‘commanders’ of HM surrendered before the Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda in Doda, Gupta said. "We are focusing on Lashkar," Gupta said, adding there were nearly 100 militants still operating in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban. Regarding the Police’s summer strategy, the IGP said, "Our concern is that infiltration will increase after snow melts. However, we will ensure the number of militants does not swell and they don’t get supply of arms and funds." He further said that as of now 20 percent militants in Jammu and Kashmir are without guns adding, "So our strategy will be to see that they (militants) don't get these things from across the border, from normal channels... money, persons or weapons. That is our strategy we are working at." Claiming that that around 180 militants were active in the Jammu, he said, "However, they (militants) were running out of weapons due to the loss of their cadre in the last two months. We targeted OGW’s be it ladies or others. We have booked many of them to send our message loud and clear." He described the killing of top JeM ‘commander’ Dawood as the biggest achievement of the Police, according to Kashmir Observer.
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March - 9 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda told Daily Excelsior that infiltration bids have gone up by several fold in 2010 but most of them have been foiled by Army on the Line of Control (LoC) and the BSF on the IB. However, he asserted, as the number of infiltration attempts was very high dur
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda told Daily Excelsior that infiltration bids have gone up by several fold in 2010 but most of them have been foiled by Army on the Line of Control (LoC) and the BSF on the IB. However, he asserted, as the number of infiltration attempts was very high during a little over first two months of this year, a possibility of some militants having managed to sneak in can’t be ruled out. "Number of incidents have gone up this year so far as compared to similar period last year mainly because of our initiatives taken against the militants. Our operations against the militants have increased manifold," the DGP said. 39 militants, 30 of them categorised, have been killed during just over two months of 2010, Khoda said, adding that 19 militants were killed in Jammu region and 20 in Kashmir valley. In 2009, number of the militants killed in similar period was just 18. The militants are categorised by Police when they are operating in different parts of the State and not after their killing. He further said that 25 persons have so far been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) while action under substantive sections of law has been taken against 419 others in connection with stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley so far. "So far, we have booked 25 mentors and organisers of stone pelters under the PSA. Action under law has been taken against 419 others, mostly stone throwers. Process is on and all those who are directly or indirectly involved in stone pelting will be identified and action taken against them", the DGP said. Asserting that the stone throwing, interestingly, has many dimensions, he averred that separatists, Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants and certain vested interests have been lending direct and indirect support to terrorists by diverting attention of SFs and Police. "This (the stone pelting) helps militants to move from one place to another. This leaves less chance of ultras [militants] getting detected. Return of peace and developmental activities were also suffering", Khoda added. He added that the Police have identified 700 to 800 stone pelters while number of their organisers was confined to double digit.
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March - 9 
Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told Lok Sabha (Lower house of parliament) in a written reply on March 9 that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Naxalites (Left-Wing Extremist) had undertaken extensive recces in a bid to attack Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) armo
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told Lok Sabha (Lower house of parliament) in a written reply on March 9 that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Naxalites (Left-Wing Extremist) had undertaken extensive recces in a bid to attack Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) armouries located at power plants in several States, reports Times of India. "Militant and terrorist outfits had planned to target some power plants in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Besides LeT, there are also reports of CPI (Maoist) [Communist Party of India-Maoist] having undertaken extensive recces to target CISF armoury located in some power plants," Ramachandran said
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March - 10 
PTI reports that Police neutralised a militant hideout in the Pingla Gala area of Rajouri District, a Police spokesman said on March 10. One .303 rifle along with its eight rounds were recovered from there, he said, adding, there was no presence of militants in and around the hideout during the sear
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PTI reports that Police neutralised a militant hideout in the Pingla Gala area of Rajouri District, a Police spokesman said on March 10. One .303 rifle along with its eight rounds were recovered from there, he said, adding, there was no presence of militants in and around the hideout during the search operation.
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March - 11 
A resolution of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would no longer satisfy Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the militant outfit would continue to pose a serious threat to both India and the western world in particular the US, top experts have told American lawmakers, according to Times of India. "T
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A resolution of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would no longer satisfy Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the militant outfit would continue to pose a serious threat to both India and the western world in particular the US, top experts have told American lawmakers, according to Times of India. "There is no doubt in my mind that we have to find ways to resolve the issues relating to Kashmir. But I think resolving Kashmir is not going to solve the problems relating to LeT," Ashley. J. Tellis, senior associate at the prestigious Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told US lawmakers at a Congressional hearing on March11. However, the eminent Pakistani scholar and Director of South Asia Centre, the Atlantic Council of the United States Shuza Nawaz said "resolving the Kashmir problem by itself is not going to remove this threat because the aim of these groups is to leverage themselves into a position of power inside Pakistan and to take control," said. Both Nawaz and Tellis were responding to concerns of the US Congressmen at the hearing if LeT would abandon terrorism if Kashmir dispute was resolved; given that LeT was initially popped up by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan for the specific purpose of targeting Kashmir and India in particular.
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March - 11 
23 top militants, including five foreign militants and two top ‘commanders’, were killed and 16 arrested by the Police and Security Forces (SFs) across the Kashmir valley in less than two and a half months of 2010, reports Daily Excelsior. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone Farooq Ah
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23 top militants, including five foreign militants and two top ‘commanders’, were killed and 16 arrested by the Police and Security Forces (SFs) across the Kashmir valley in less than two and a half months of 2010, reports Daily Excelsior. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone Farooq Ahmed on March 11 said while a lone foreign militant was killed in January, two more were killed in February and March till date. A top ‘commander’ each was killed in January and February. 16 local but top militants of different outfits were killed in this year so far. Six local militants each were killed in January and February while four have been killed in March so far, the IGP added. Also, 16 militants have been arrested during first two months of this year. While six militants were arrested in January, number of the arrested militants went up to 10 this year. Meanwhile, he said there were only five casualties of SFs and one of Police. Police suffered only one casualty in the month of January while the SFs had five casualties, including one in the month of January and four in February.
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March - 11 
A resolution of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would no longer satisfy Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and it would continue to pose a serious threat to both India and the western world in particular the United States, top experts have told American lawmakers, reports PTI. "There is no doubt in my
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A resolution of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would no longer satisfy Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and it would continue to pose a serious threat to both India and the western world in particular the United States, top experts have told American lawmakers, reports PTI. "There is no doubt in my mind that we have to find ways to resolve the issues relating to Kashmir. But I think resolving Kashmir is not going to solve the problems relating to LeT," Ashley J. Tellis, senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told US lawmakers at a Congressional hearing on March 11. "I always find it interesting that the people conducting the murder and mayhem (in the Valley) today are not Kashmiri. The people who actually are deprived of all their political rights, they are not conducting the murder and mayhem," Tellis added.
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March - 12 
Chidambaram on March 12 blamed Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism against India, vowing "swift and decisive" response if a fresh terror attack was found to have been directed from within Pakistan. "It is no secret that every militant organisation that is based in Pakistan is supported by ISI [Inter–S
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Chidambaram on March 12 blamed Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism against India, vowing "swift and decisive" response if a fresh terror attack was found to have been directed from within Pakistan. "It is no secret that every militant organisation that is based in Pakistan is supported by ISI [Inter–Services Intelligence]. Lashkar [Lashkar-e-Toiba], Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD), Al Badr -- every one of them is supported by ISI," agencies quoted Chidambaram as saying. The Home Minister said the involvement of Pakistan's State actors was hindering a genuine rapprochement between India and its "difficult neighbour". "If it is the State policy to sponsor terrorism, if the State policy is to export terrorism to India, how will we deal with that State," he said. However, Chidambaram, according to the agency report, responded to Pakistan's High Commissioner Shahid Malik’s denial by stressing that the truth could be found out if Pakistan agreed to, as demanded by India, provided voice samples of terrorists who were mentioned in the dossier India had given to Pakistan. "These can be matched with the voice transcripts of 26/11 [November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack] attackers and their handlers at a US laboratory. Then we will know whether the person is a State or non-State actor," Chidambaram asserted. In addition, Chidambaram said nothing came out of February 25 foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries, adding, "But I am told we are still open to another round of talks between foreign secretaries." His remarks can possibly be interpreted to signal his distance from the exertions to continue negotiations with Pakistan. He said Pakistan has been a difficult neighbour from 1947 with "lucid intervals". "We have a serious problem with Pakistan revolving around Kashmir. We acknowledge that. If it is a difficult neighbour then it must re-invent itself and one way to re-invent it, if it can, we wish it can become a truly democratic country where the real power lies with the democratically elected leaders," Chidambaram said.
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March - 15 
Pakistan has violated cease-fire agreement along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) 139 times during the last three years and 485 militants had tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, Government said on March 15, according to Outlook. "14 cease-fire violations to
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Pakistan has violated cease-fire agreement along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) 139 times during the last three years and 485 militants had tried to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir in 2009, Government said on March 15, according to Outlook. "14 cease-fire violations took place along the IB and 125 violations took place along the LOC between 2007 and 2009," Defence Minister A. K. Antony said in reply to a Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) query. While 77 violations along the LoC had taken place in 2008, 27 were registered in 2009, he said. Replying to another query, Antony said as per assessment of Multi Agency Centre, 485 terrorists had attempted to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir in 2009. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with Indian Space Research Organisation to provide a communication network to the Navy, including space-based resources, he said in reply to another query.
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March - 15 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on March 15 that the Government was committed to rehabilitation of the youths who have crossed over to other side of Line of Control (LoC) and were living a miserable life there. "We are committed to rehabilitation of the youths who, according to our reports, were l
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on March 15 that the Government was committed to rehabilitation of the youths who have crossed over to other side of Line of Control (LoC) and were living a miserable life there. "We are committed to rehabilitation of the youths who, according to our reports, were living a miserable life in Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and other areas of PoK [Pakistan occupied Kashmir]. We will shortly come up with a Rehabilitation Policy for the youths", Abdullah added.
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March - 16 
The Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh, on March 16 said that while regular infiltration bids are being attempted from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Security Forces are vigilant enough to foil them, reports ANI. "The other side is desperately trying hard to infiltrate some p
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The Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh, on March 16 said that while regular infiltration bids are being attempted from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Security Forces are vigilant enough to foil them, reports ANI. "The other side is desperately trying hard to infiltrate some people because situation, as far as the security situation is concerned in the Valley, is absolutely coming to normal and the infiltration bids are being done," Singh told reporters in Srinagar. "But forces whether it is the army, BSF, CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and J-K [Jammu and Kashmir] Police, we are all alert and we have filed so many cases and there are so many bids. I don't think they have been able to succeed," Singh added.
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March - 17 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony on March 17 said that Pakistan has 42 terror camps within its territory and the neighbouring country was not taking effective steps to dismantle the terror outfits, reports Daily Excelsior. "These 42 terror camps in Pakistan are active. The country has not taken any ser
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony on March 17 said that Pakistan has 42 terror camps within its territory and the neighbouring country was not taking effective steps to dismantle the terror outfits, reports Daily Excelsior. "These 42 terror camps in Pakistan are active. The country has not taken any serious step to destroy these terror camps," Antony said. When asked about the increasing infiltration into India by Pakistan-based terror outfits, Antony said that this only meant that the peace process was on track in Kashmir. The increasing incidents of terrorist infiltration into India was a result of Kashmir’s return to normalcy at galloping pace, he added saying, "Kashmir is becoming normal. Violence is less. This situation cannot be tolerated by forces inimical to India," Antony said.
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March - 17 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 17 said that Pakistan sponsored terrorists want to keep the pot of militancy boiling and they have made their intentions clear from the beginning of 2010 by increasing their activities, according to Indian Express. When asked about the strategy
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 17 said that Pakistan sponsored terrorists want to keep the pot of militancy boiling and they have made their intentions clear from the beginning of 2010 by increasing their activities, according to Indian Express. When asked about the strategy of Pakistan sponsored militants, Abdullah said, “They have made their intentions clear in the beginning of the year; they want to keep the pot boiling (militancy).” “Our forces, central paramilitary forces and Army are ready to face any challenge”, he added. About the submission of the draft to Central Government for a new surrender policy, he said, “We are preparing the draft and after completion we will discuss this in the cabinet and then we will send it to Delhi. We are working on that.”
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March - 18 
Inspector-General of Police (IGP, Kashmir zone) Farooq Ahmad said, “There is little increase [in violence] but the overall situation is on improving track,” adding, that there are 245 listed militants in the valley besides over ground workers, reports The Hindu. “This number may vary here and there.
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Inspector-General of Police (IGP, Kashmir zone) Farooq Ahmad said, “There is little increase [in violence] but the overall situation is on improving track,” adding, that there are 245 listed militants in the valley besides over ground workers, reports The Hindu. “This number may vary here and there.” Substantiating his claim, he said that in 2008 there were 51 grenade attacks and it remained almost same with 50 attacks in 2009 and so far in 2010 there have been seven such attacks. According to the IGP, there were 18 attacks in 2008 and 19 in 2009 but in just two and half months of 2010 the militants have carried out 11 attacks on Security Forces.
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March - 18 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed that the March 16 attack on Security Force personnel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar was carried out at the direction of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, reports India Today. Srinagar Deputy Inspector General of Police S.K. Lohia said, "The attack at Lal
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police confirmed that the March 16 attack on Security Force personnel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar was carried out at the direction of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, reports India Today. Srinagar Deputy Inspector General of Police S.K. Lohia said, "The attack at Lal Chowk was carried out by Syed Salahuddin's men. We have information that the attack was carried out by Hizbul Mujahideen and LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] since they have joined hands now."
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March - 19 
According to Daily Excelsior report, the Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has said that there has been "no decline" in support from Pakistan to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and top militant leaders including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed is operating with impunity from its terr
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According to Daily Excelsior report, the Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has said that there has been "no decline" in support from Pakistan to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and top militant leaders including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed is operating with impunity from its territory despite international pressure after 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Pointing to Inter Services Intelligence and Pakistan Army officials aiding terrorist camps and the functioning of top militant leaders including Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Hafiz Saeed and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) Syed Salahuddin from Pakistani soil, General Kapoor said the terrorists "are probably more emboldened". "The comparison of pre and post 26/11 period reveals that there is no decline or change in the quantum of Pak support to terrorists’ operations in J&K. To the contrary, the terrorists are probably more emboldened by the sustained support enjoyed by them despite international pressure on Pak, post 26/11," he said. "In recent times, Syed Salahuddin accompanied by Pak Army and ISI officials’ visits launch pads all along the LoC. At the behest of Pak, he is also exhorting his cadres to step up violence in J&K," Kapoor added. Further he said that, approximately 250-300 terrorists are poised for infiltration across the LoC.
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March - 21 
In an interview with Dawn news channel in Pakistan on Match 21, Syed Sallah-u-Din, supreme commander of HM and chairman of United Jehad Council (UJC) stated that the activities of militants in Jammu and Kashmir have increased according to a "definite plan" and that the militants were continuing thei
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In an interview with Dawn news channel in Pakistan on Match 21, Syed Sallah-u-Din, supreme commander of HM and chairman of United Jehad Council (UJC) stated that the activities of militants in Jammu and Kashmir have increased according to a "definite plan" and that the militants were continuing their "'war" against SFs, reports Kashmir Times . The UJC chairman also said that he supported the Taliban's war against US-led forces in Afghanistan. Dismissing a question about the Taliban being behind attacks within Pakistan he said, "Any mujahid can never be involved in disruptive actions in Pakistan." Noting that the HM had attacked the Wullar barrage in Jammu and Kashmir in 1992, Salahuddin said militants could attack other dams in the state "if there is a need." "It is not a big issue for us," he said.
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March - 21 
Maintaining that there is improvement in overall security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, state chief minister Omar Abdullah has said that over 500 terrorists are still operating in the state."There are approximately 550-575 terrorists presently active in Jammu and Kashmir and the security situation
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Maintaining that there is improvement in overall security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, state chief minister Omar Abdullah has said that over 500 terrorists are still operating in the state."There are approximately 550-575 terrorists presently active in Jammu and Kashmir and the security situation is under control," Abdullah said. However, he said cross-border infiltration is a worrying aspect and net infiltration has increased by over 98% in 2009 as compared to 2008."There are inputs indicating that many more trained terrorists are awaiting across LoC at different launching pads for infiltration into our own side," he added. As far as security situation is concerned, there has been improvement in past two years and the State saw a 30 percent decline in terrorists-related incidents, he said. Against 708 terrorists related incidents in which 91 civilians, 85 security personnel and 339 militants were killed in 2008, the year 2009 registered only 499 incidents in which 239 militants, 71 civilians and 79 security personnel were killed.
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March - 23 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 23 said 219 Kashmiri Pandits were killed by militants since 1989 while 24,202 families were among the total 38,119 families which migrated out of the Valley due to turmoil, reports The Hindu. Replying to a question from People's Democratic Party member Syed
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 23 said 219 Kashmiri Pandits were killed by militants since 1989 while 24,202 families were among the total 38,119 families which migrated out of the Valley due to turmoil, reports The Hindu. Replying to a question from People's Democratic Party member Syed Basharat Bukhari, Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla told the Legislative Assembly in Jammu, “219 Pandits were killed in Kashmir from 1989 to 2004. From 2004, no killing of any person from the community [Kashmiri Pandits] took place till now.” A total number of 38,119 families comprising 1,42,042 Kashmiri migrants were registered with the Revenue and Relief Ministry till now. He also said that despite rehabilitation packages not a single Kashmiri migrant has returned to the Valley. He disclosed that 808 Pandit families consisting of 3,445 people were still living in the Valley. “These families have never migrated,” he added.
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March - 23 
The militants on March 23 vowed to wage jihad (holy war) to liberate Kashmir from Indian control, reports Daily Times. About 5,000 persons attended a rally in Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), shouting, “We are ready for jihad, we are ready for jihad!” The gathering marked the anniversary of
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The militants on March 23 vowed to wage jihad (holy war) to liberate Kashmir from Indian control, reports Daily Times. About 5,000 persons attended a rally in Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), shouting, “We are ready for jihad, we are ready for jihad!” The gathering marked the anniversary of the 1940 Pakistan Resolution, in which Indian Muslims decided to struggle for a separate country following independence from British rule. Pakistan was born seven years later on 14th August 1947. “Diplomacy, talks and negotiations spanning several decades have not worked,” said Syed Salahuddin, chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC), which consists of 16 religious groups, militant outfits and political parties. “The only way to liberate Kashmir is jihad,” said Salahuddin, who is also ‘commander-in-chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM). He denied that jihadi groups were behind attacks within the country. The rally was also attended by leaders of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD). A resolution adopted after the meeting said, “Jihad will continue until India ends its occupation of Kashmir.”
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March - 24 
PTI reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 24 said that 58 militants, including 43 foreign mercenaries, were undergoing convictions for indulging in militancy-related incidents in the State. "At present 43 foreigners and 15 local militants are undergoing convictions for indulging in mili
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PTI reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 24 said that 58 militants, including 43 foreign mercenaries, were undergoing convictions for indulging in militancy-related incidents in the State. "At present 43 foreigners and 15 local militants are undergoing convictions for indulging in militancy-related activities in Jammu and Kashmir", Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in an official release. They will be released only after completion of their terms of punishment, he added. He said at present 2,477 inmates were lodged in various jails in the State including 337 convicts and 1,914 under-trials.
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March - 24 
Talking about the earlier reported encounter in Kupwara District in which two militants were killed on March 24 Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said that the militants were believed to be eight to 10 in number, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain infiltrators were possibly foreig
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Talking about the earlier reported encounter in Kupwara District in which two militants were killed on March 24 Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said that the militants were believed to be eight to 10 in number, according to Daily Excelsior. The slain infiltrators were possibly foreigners and were dressed in snow clothing, he added. This was the first infiltration bid by militants in 2010 in Kashmir Valley as the snow in the upper reaches has started melting. The last infiltration bid was foiled in December 2009 and there was no militant activity reported near the Line of Control (LoC) since then. As per intelligence reports, more than 2000 militants are awaiting orders at various launch pads across the LoC to infiltrate into the Valley and other parts of the State.
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March - 24 
The Government has put on hold the withdrawal of troops, which saw 36,000 Army personnel leave Jammu and Kashmir over the last 18 months, because of renewed infiltration attempts from across the border. In January 2010 alone, Security Forces recorded 62 attempts to sneak in, or increasingly fight th
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The Government has put on hold the withdrawal of troops, which saw 36,000 Army personnel leave Jammu and Kashmir over the last 18 months, because of renewed infiltration attempts from across the border. In January 2010 alone, Security Forces recorded 62 attempts to sneak in, or increasingly fight their way into India, through the snow-bound mountains. "Further reduction in troop presence was to take place in current months but it has been suspended,” a senior unnamed Government source told Hindustan Times.
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March - 25 
PTI reported that at least 60 attempts have been made by Pakistan-based militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir since the beginning of 2010. The quantum jump in infiltration attempts between January 1 and March 20, 2010 led to 40 encounters between SFs and militants which left 38 militants de
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PTI reported that at least 60 attempts have been made by Pakistan-based militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir since the beginning of 2010. The quantum jump in infiltration attempts between January 1 and March 20, 2010 led to 40 encounters between SFs and militants which left 38 militants dead. "The successive attempts of infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of serious concern as many of the militants have been able to cross over into India," an unnamed official said.
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March - 26 
Times of India reports that speaking to reporters after meeting Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on March 26 said, "Infiltration has increased in Jammu and Kashmir this winter in comparison to last winter. But we are fully capable of handling the situation." Increa
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Times of India reports that speaking to reporters after meeting Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on March 26 said, "Infiltration has increased in Jammu and Kashmir this winter in comparison to last winter. But we are fully capable of handling the situation." Increased infiltration in Jammu & Kashmir has sparked serious concern among authorities with many expecting a “hot summer”. Sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said at least 60 attempts were made by Pakistan-based militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir since the beginning of this year. The rise in attempts to cross the border illegally come after a relative lull in 2009. The number of encounters has also shot up to 40 which is nearly double of last year.
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March - 27 
Militants are using GPS for cross-border infiltration and locating safe routes in Jammu and Kashmir, Police said after a high-end GPS was found from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants on March 27. "Militants are using GPS for finding infiltration routes and tracks for movement within J&K. The satellite
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Militants are using GPS for cross-border infiltration and locating safe routes in Jammu and Kashmir, Police said after a high-end GPS was found from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants on March 27. "Militants are using GPS for finding infiltration routes and tracks for movement within J&K. The satellite based navigation system is being used by militants as a guide in mountainous terrain," Superintendent of Police (SP, Noushera) R. K. Bhat told PTI. A Taiwan-made 'Garmin GPS' was seized from two LeT militants who had recently infiltrated from across LoC and were killed in Dharamshal area of Rajouri District on May 27, the SP said. As the infiltrating militants are increasingly finding it difficult to get guides to help them move from one area to another, they are now using this GPS system, he added.
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March - 28 
About 400 militants were waiting to cross over to Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) and nearly 300 militants were active in the Kashmir Valley, Brigadier General Staff at 15 Corps headquarters Gurmeet Singh said on March 28. "According to the Intelligence available with us, there are 42 train
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About 400 militants were waiting to cross over to Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) and nearly 300 militants were active in the Kashmir Valley, Brigadier General Staff at 15 Corps headquarters Gurmeet Singh said on March 28. "According to the Intelligence available with us, there are 42 training camps across the LoC and 34 of these are active. There are 20 launch pads opposite our Corp zone where around 400 militants are waiting to infiltrate," Daily Excelsior quoted him as saying. Asked about the identity of slain militants, he said it was still being ascertained. "The militants are now coming in mixed batches – Hizb-ul-Mujahideen [HM], Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen [HuM]," he added. He said the militants were using Global Positioning System (GPS) and satellite phones as they do not trust the local guides anymore.
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March - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have neutralised two militant hideouts in the Reasi and Poonch Districts on March 29, reports Kashmir Times. In the Mallas and Jamslan areas of Mahore in Reasi, the SFs neutralised the militant hideout and recovered five PIKA rounds, two AK magazines, 32 AK rounds, o
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have neutralised two militant hideouts in the Reasi and Poonch Districts on March 29, reports Kashmir Times. In the Mallas and Jamslan areas of Mahore in Reasi, the SFs neutralised the militant hideout and recovered five PIKA rounds, two AK magazines, 32 AK rounds, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), one meter electric fuse wire and one cellular phone. Another militant hideout was neutralised by the troops in the Doba forest area of Sanai (Surankot) in the Poonch District. The troops recovered one Chinese pistol along with a magazine and rounds, one RPG round, five Chinese grenades, two UBGL grenades, one AK magazine with 10 rounds, 10 PIKA rounds and one IED initiation mechanism from the hideout.
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March - 29 
The Army on March 29 said that nearly 550 terrorists were operative in the State, including around 250 in Jammu region, while 200-250 others were waiting at different launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) to enter the Indian territory to help the depleted rank and file of militant organizatio
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The Army on March 29 said that nearly 550 terrorists were operative in the State, including around 250 in Jammu region, while 200-250 others were waiting at different launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) to enter the Indian territory to help the depleted rank and file of militant organizations in launching offensive, according to Daily Excelsior. Brigadier Gurdeep Singh, Brigadier General Staff (BGS) 16 Corps, while addressing media persons at Corps Headquarters, Nagrota, informed that there was no let-off from the side of Pakistan in abetting and aiding terrorism against India, as 42 training camps still exist across the Line of Control (LoC) out of which 34 are working wherein, 2000-2500 militants are getting training. The recoveries, including SIM cards, music players, eatables etc, made from the Pakistani militants killed at Kalakote in the Rajouri District on March 27 have once again proved that Pakistan is aiding and abetting militants, as all the materials recovered from their possession were found made in Pakistan, he said. "Most of the recoveries point to the involvement of our neighbour. Two Nokia mobile sets with 2 SIM cards of Jazz and Telenor mobile companies of Pakistan, perfume brands of Haji Gulzareen Khashbu House of Peshawar (Pak), Star high nutrition mixer of Multan road Lahore, Mosquito replant of Karachi and 2 GB MP player (Pak made)," he maintained. The BGS further said that the Jammu region has been by and large peaceful and so far, in the first three months of 2010, 24 militants, including 11 ‘commanders’ belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkut-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) have been eliminated in different anti-militancy operations with the least of collateral damage. On the number of militants in the State, he said 200 to 250 militants, 50 per cent of them foreign mercenaries, are operating in Jammu region and nearly 300 in Kashmir, adds Rediff. He said, "We have also focused on over ground workers (OGWs) and facilitated their arrest under a pro-active policy to target OGWs of militants". Replying to a question on withdrawal of troops from the State, the officer said, "There is no major troop pullout or withdrawal in the State. There have been redeployments and relocations of troops as per the security assessment from time to time," according to Daily Excelsior. He, however, clarified that his comment was pertaining to Jammu region. About the proposed surrender policy, he said, "The Army is prepared to take up anything. The Government is in the process of formulating such a policy and would automatically take into consideration the safeguards".
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April - 4 
Army on April 4 foiled another infiltration bid by the militants in the Keran sector of Kupwara District, killing two militants, reports Daily Excelsior. "In the wee hours of Sunday [April 4], our troops observed suspicious movement near the Line of Control [LoC] in Keran sector. The heavily armed m
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Army on April 4 foiled another infiltration bid by the militants in the Keran sector of Kupwara District, killing two militants, reports Daily Excelsior. "In the wee hours of Sunday [April 4], our troops observed suspicious movement near the Line of Control [LoC] in Keran sector. The heavily armed militants were challenged by the troops, leading to exchange of fire between the two sides," Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said, adding, two militants were killed in the gun battle. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. Two AK rifles, six magazines, 96 rounds, three grenades, an ICOM radio set and a wire cutter were recovered from the encounter site. The militants had crossed the Line of Control and were approaching fencing erected along the cease-fire line when the troops noticed their movement. "The militants could not get past the fencing and were shot dead on the other side of the fence," the sources said.
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April - 4 
The Government said the terror infrastructure in Pakistan continues to remain intact and infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir remains unabated with a substantial increase in 2009. "There are reports to indicate that the infrastructure for training terrorist elements across the border continues to remai
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The Government said the terror infrastructure in Pakistan continues to remain intact and infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir remains unabated with a substantial increase in 2009. "There are reports to indicate that the infrastructure for training terrorist elements across the border continues to remain intact," the 2009-10 annual report of the Home Ministry said. It said the Government was firmly committed to thwarting the challenge posed by terrorists and violence sponsored from across the border. "The available information reveals that the infiltration that consistently decreased since 2005 has reversed in 2009 and increased substantially when compared to 2008," the report said. There were 485 attempts of infiltration last year in comparison to 342 in 2008.
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April - 21 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on April 21 arrested Mohammad Ahsan Antoo, the head of the little-known body called Human Rights Forum, hours before he was to organise a conference to be tele-addressed by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on April 21 arrested Mohammad Ahsan Antoo, the head of the little-known body called Human Rights Forum, hours before he was to organise a conference to be tele-addressed by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and HM chief Syed Salahuddin, according to Indian Express. Besides Antoo, the Police also arrested four other separatist leaders including Javid Mir, Mukhtar Ahmad Sofi, Sheikh Zahoor Ahmad and Haji Farooq Ahmad Wani. They were heading towards the local hotel, where the meet was to be held, when the Police took them into custody. “We had reports that they are going to play a taped message of Hafiz Mohammad Syed. Then Jaish’s Masood Azhar and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin were also going to address this gathering through phone. We investigated the matter and once we found out that it was not a seminar, but a separatist meeting, we had to act,” Inspector General of Police Farooq Ahmad told Indian Express.
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May - 2 
Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead. There are credible inputs that he was killed by H
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Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead. There are credible inputs that he was killed by HuM militants led by the outfit's commander Noman four to five days back," the officer said added. Basharat was on most wanted list of the security agencies in North Kashmir as he had evaded their dragnet three times since the beginning of 2010. "Basharat was one of the few local militants who rose quickly through the ranks to be among the most powerful ultras in North Kashmir within a short span of time," he added further. The officer said efforts were on to trace the body of the militant.
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May - 10 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in final phase as most formalities have been completed. N
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in final phase as most formalities have been completed. Now the focus is on identifying the crossing points along Line of Control (LOC). We will endeavour to have as fool-proof a policy as it is possible to have," he said. However, he said it is not possible to get an accurate assessment of the number of militants set to return to their homes from across LoC. "It will vary depending on whom you talk to...I do not think policy requires to identify the numbers, but what it requires is safeguards. We will ensure maximum safeguards are in the policy so that it is not open to abuse," he added further. When asked about a possible increase in the number of militants returning to the State via the LoC after announcement of the rehabilitation policy, he said, "It is important that you understand that nobody will come across on a policy that has not been (officially) announced so far," adding that in the past several years, militants and their families have come to the LoC and surrendered to the army at their posts. "We want to channelise them, give them cleaner, safer and secure environment for rehabilitation and maintain vigilance check of them," he said, adding further that there is an idea that the policy has a single-window system whereby people who come back and get rehabilitation are kept under watch.
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May - 11 
After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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May - 11 
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration from across the borders with Pakistan has increased d
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General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration from across the borders with Pakistan has increased during current year but the facts are contrary to this. There has been less infiltration this year in comparison to last year [2009]. Only attempts to intrude for creating bloodshed in the State have increased…"
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May - 12 
Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army officers. "The overwhelming feeling in the Army i
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Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army officers. "The overwhelming feeling in the Army is that this experiment is enough, as it has given us mixed results. Though these former terrorists-turned-soldiers have provided us intelligence leads and have helped in eliminating active terrorists, they seem to be trigger-happy in settling old personal scores," an unnamed officer said on May 12. "The 162 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, which was formed in 2004-05 with these surrendered terrorists as its men, has eliminated around 300 terrorists, which is quite impressive," the officer said. However, the problem was with their discipline. "The unit soldiers, however, have not jelled into the Army discipline expected of them," another officer said. "Hence, no new Ikhwani units are envisaged in the near future," he said, adding that these men could be used in regular units to provide robust intelligence inputs.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all 15, were handed over to their parents but would b
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all 15, were handed over to their parents but would be kept under surveillance. "We're investigating the incident and looking out for the people who motivated them to join the terrorist ranks," he said. He said this was first such incident in 2010 and that the Police were keeping a vigil on the elements luring gullible teenagers. "They are on the run and have started luring the gullible youth especially teenagers to their ranks as a desperate measure to meet the shortage of ranks," a defence spokesperson said. Sources said that the four had left their homes in the morning to join the LeT but local residents informed the SFs after noticing their suspicious behaviour.
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May - 17 
Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. As many as 11 militants, includi
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Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. As many as 11 militants, including four locals, and four Army personnel have been killed in the Operation but intelligence inputs suggest that few more militants are still at large in the Haphruda forests of Handwara in Kupwara district. He also said there are indications of a major rift between local militants and foreigners operating in the area. "The foreign militants see the locals with plenty of doubt. Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant Basharat Saleem was killed by the foreigners on the mere suspicion of being in contact with Security Forces," he said, adding, there was no contact with the slain militant.
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May - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. A Special Police Officer (SPO) who sustained injuries in the incident died later. Recoveries made from their possession include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, one sophisticated wireless set, 48 AK rounds, one IED, two pouches and documents. They had fired a large quantity of ammunition and lobbed explosive devices during the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Ashok Gupta said that the SFs launched an operation in upper reaches of Joura after developing a specific input about the presence of two Pakistani militants—Ans and Abu Maaz—who had escaped from dragnet of SFs several times in Doda. The encounter ensued when the militants, hiding inside a house, opened fire as the SFs asked them to come out and surrender. In the exchange of fire the two militants were killed. Ans was a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of LeT and was operating in Doda district for last nine years while Maaz was a ‘district commander’ of the outfit and was active in the district during last seven years. Presently, they were co-ordinating activities among left out militants of LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and were trying to strengthen their cadre with local recruitment. "For the first time in last two decades, Doda District has been cleared from Pakistani militants. Only two surviving foreign ultras in the district have been wiped out’’, IGP Gupta said. "Only 22 listed militants have been left in Doda District and all of them were locals. Entire District is today free from any Pakistani militant, who once ruled the roost in Doda’’, Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda) Parbhat Singh said.
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May - 21 
The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, mainly in the areas affected by militancy and Naxali
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The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, mainly in the areas affected by militancy and Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reports Daily Excelsior. Union Minister of State for IT & Communication Sachin Pilot said, "We are strengthening mobile network in all States hit by militancy and Naxalism as this will equip the security personnel with better communication system. They will be well prepared to take on the threat of militancy and Naxalites.’’ He added that the BSNL proposed to install 10,000 new mobile towers in specific areas affected by militancy and Naxalism. The areas are being identified by the BSNL authorities and work on installation of new towers would start soon, he said and asserted that new towers would strengthen Security Forces network and will prepare them better to take on the threat of militants and Naxalites.
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May - 22 
The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and families of the women by Police and Inte
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The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and families of the women by Police and Intelligence agencies in Doda District. ‘‘The trend (of women joining militancy or lending support to the ultras in different forms) has been checked. It has been rather reverse. Police strategy to tactically wean away the women from the ranks of militants has paid off’’, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Ashok Gupta told Daily Excelsior after a two days visit to Doda District where he reviewed law and order situation of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts in a joint meeting. At least half a dozen women have shun the cadre of militants and silently stopped working for them on the intervention of some influential villagers, who have considerable say in their areas. The women were working for them by arranging food and shelter or even transporting their weapons in Doda District. Police have decided not to book the women as they have voluntarily given up the path of militancy. Sources, meanwhile, said only those girls, who have married the militants, have refused to join the national mainstream and continued to stay with the commanders of LeT and HM in their hide-outs located in mountainous areas. Family members of these girls, all of whom have been identified, were reported to have done their lot along with elderly villagers of the area to win back the women but couldn’t succeed. Sources admitted that prospectus of return of the women, who have married the ‘commanders’ after joining the militancy, were bleak. Accordingly, police have declared these women as ‘B’ category militants for their active participation in militancy.
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May - 24 
On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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May - 24 
People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete proposal that can be debated. "I think the Prime Mi
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People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete proposal that can be debated. "I think the Prime Minister is serious about the dialogue process. There might be some back channel contacts between the Central Government and the separatists of which you and me are not aware," PDP president Mehbooba Mufti told reporters.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to appeal to all elements in Jammu and Kashmir that our
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to appeal to all elements in Jammu and Kashmir that our Government is ready for a dialogue provided that all these groups which are outside the political mainstream shed the path of violence," he said at a national press conference in New Delhi.
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May - 26 
Both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference and the United Jihad Council, an umbrella of militant organisations, have rejected the talks offer made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and termed it "hoax", The Hindu reported on May 26. The Hurriyat moderate faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the
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Both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference and the United Jihad Council, an umbrella of militant organisations, have rejected the talks offer made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and termed it "hoax", The Hindu reported on May 26. The Hurriyat moderate faction led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said the dialogue offers in the past had proved "futile" and would continue to be so "until India declares Kashmir a political issue." "Such statements are just rhetoric and there is nothing new in it. Any peace process will hold relevance only when India takes certain initiatives like de-militarisation, release of political detainees and repeal of draconian laws," a local news agency CNS quoted the Mirwaiz as saying. Syed Ali Geelani-led Hurriyat faction also rejected the offer saying India had since long been using such tactics to deceive the international community. "No talks offer will be accepted until India accepts that Kashmir is a disputed territory," Geelani said. "Instead of addressing militants, he [Dr. Singh] should start the withdrawal of troops who are using violence against the innocent Kashmiri people," Geelani added.
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May - 26 
In a statement, the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based United Jihad Council spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain, held "India responsible for the delay in the resolution of Kashmir issue. India has to accept the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir and should be ready for a tripartite dialogue, otherw
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In a statement, the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based United Jihad Council spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain, held "India responsible for the delay in the resolution of Kashmir issue. India has to accept the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir and should be ready for a tripartite dialogue, otherwise every dialogue process will prove futile." "If India is sincere about holding talks with the militants, it should repeal the draconian Acts. It should release all innocent detainees and should accept the tripartite status of Jammu and Kashmir," he added. "The Government of India must realize that the bilateral efforts made in the past have proved futile due to the absence of the real Kashmiri representatives in such initiatives. India's stubborn attitude towards Kashmir issue has always been an impediment in the meaningful talks," Syed Sadaqat Hussain was quoted as saying by local dailies in Srinagar on May 26, reports Hindustan Times. The militant conglomerate, though have set pre-conditions for the talks, has scaled down on their demands compared to its past statements on dialogue. "If Dr Manmohan Singh is sincere on initiating meaningful talks with militant leadership, he must take these initiatives to set the process in motion," said Hussain. The pre-conditions set by the UJC to sit with New Delhi are revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA), release of political detainees and curbing all kinds of ‘human rights violations’ in Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 26 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has asked its Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based leadership to sneak into India and strike in a big way, reports Indian Express. "Sneak into India fast and do something big," said a HM ‘commander’ to one of the outfit's leaders based in PoK during a conversation interc
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has asked its Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)-based leadership to sneak into India and strike in a big way, reports Indian Express. "Sneak into India fast and do something big," said a HM ‘commander’ to one of the outfit's leaders based in PoK during a conversation intercepted recently by security agencies, officers of the Indian Army said on May 26. The conversation took place between A-category ‘commander’ of HM code Alfa 01 in Pir Panchal Ranges with HM ‘commander’ in PoK Abu Suhaib. The call for infiltration was given by an HM commander on this [Indian] side of the border to his PoK-based counterpart. "As is evident, terrorists especially leaders have been on the run in both Kashmir valley as well as in Jammu region due to increasing number of encounters initiated by security forces in past," army officers said. "As compared to the past practice of staying in hideouts, militants have changed their tactics and are now regularly on the move, not staying in one house for more than three hours due to fear of encounters", they added. They do not trust the local population whether Hindus or Muslims any more and are always on the run trying to revive lost ground, they further added. 53 self-styled ‘commanders’ from different outfits - 22 of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), 23 of the HM, five of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), one of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami (HuJI) and one of Al Badr were killed in 2009, which included the HM’s Deputy Chief of Operation Shabir Ahmed, top ‘Divisional Commanders’ of JeM, HM and LeT-Abdullah Satar, Saqib and Yousuf Gujjar. As many as 37 militants were killed in 2010 till May 15, they said, adding, it included 22 ‘commanders’ of the HM, LeT and JeM.
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May - 30 
In Laloor forests of Doda District, a newly inducted cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Abdul Latief, a resident of Laloor killed a ‘district commander’ of the outfit identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Chota Bashir alias Imtiyaz in the night of May 30. Abdul Latief, who surrendered bef
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In Laloor forests of Doda District, a newly inducted cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) identified as Abdul Latief, a resident of Laloor killed a ‘district commander’ of the outfit identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Chota Bashir alias Imtiyaz in the night of May 30. Abdul Latief, who surrendered before SFs and Police after the killing, along with AK-56 rifle and charged with murder under Section 302 RPC besides other legal provisions of militancy and Arms Act. Latief reportedly to have confessed that he eliminated his commander, who was pressurizing him to induct two particular girls in the outfit. Identity of the girls has been kept secret by the Police. His further interrogation was on to ascertain his more links in HM as well as hide-outs of the outfit in Doda District. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Doda District, with the killing of Chota Bashir and the surrender of Abdul Latief, the HM has been wiped out in Doda tehsil (revenue unit). The report adds that Doda District Police with the help of elderly citizens and former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members had managed to bring a number of women back into mainstream after working with different militant outfits for past few months. This had led to desperation among the militant cadre as the women were helping a lot to them in transportation of weapons and mobile phones besides arranging hide-outs. Chota Bashir was reportedly trying to bring more women into the cadre of HM. A Defence spokesman said that the failure of militant outfits to recruit fresh youth and drying up of funds has resulted in an internal crisis amongst the HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Further, the elimination of over 40 ultras by the SFs within a span of four months has left a vaccum in top leadership which has triggered a rivalry between the outfits to gain a foothold on the extortion activities and area control. "The killing of Chota Bashir is a clear case of factional rivalry amongst the leaders and various groups for division of areas amongst various outfits operating in Doda District. This also reflects the low morale, lack of unity which is engulfing various militant cadres in the region of Doda, Kishtwar and Reasi due to the relentless joint operation conducted by the security forces. The ultras continued to run for cover due to the recent success by security forces," the SSP added.
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June - 1 
General Officer Commanding of the 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy, said that militants are under intense pressure to perform and infiltrate into Indian side from across and the troops continue to ensure strong vigil and security along the Line of Control. While speaking to reporters on
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General Officer Commanding of the 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy, said that militants are under intense pressure to perform and infiltrate into Indian side from across and the troops continue to ensure strong vigil and security along the Line of Control. While speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the function organized in connection with the Raising Day of the White Knight Corps at Nagrota in Jammu, Roy said that there was nothing new in the resolve of the terrorists. They are under intense pressure from their mentors across to infiltrate into this side and perform.
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June - 7 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 7 said that his Government was ready to "carry forward" the dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir and talk to anyone who abhorred violence and terrorism, reports Times of India. "We want the talks process to move forward. We are ready to talk to representatives
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 7 said that his Government was ready to "carry forward" the dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir and talk to anyone who abhorred violence and terrorism, reports Times of India. "We want the talks process to move forward. We are ready to talk to representatives of every section who are opposed to terrorism and violence," Manmohan Singh said while addressing convocation of an agricultural University in Sri Nagar. Speaking in chaste Urdu, the Prime Minister said though the central government had announced a slew of measures for economic development of the terror-riven state, "a lot still needs to be done".
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June - 8 
Appearing at a state department Blog Forum, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake, said there is no change in America's policy on Kashmir. "No, there's no change right now," Blake said in response to a question. I think at this point the top priority for India and Pa
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Appearing at a state department Blog Forum, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake, said there is no change in America's policy on Kashmir. "No, there's no change right now," Blake said in response to a question. I think at this point the top priority for India and Pakistan is, first, to kind of get their own bilateral dialogues going in a more systematic way," he said.
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June - 9 
Asserting that there is "no change" in its Kashmir policy, the US State Department spokesman, P.J. Crowley on June 9 (today) said that India and Pakistan would make progress on resolving the "important issue", reports Times of India. "We recognise that this is a very, very important issue between I
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Asserting that there is "no change" in its Kashmir policy, the US State Department spokesman, P.J. Crowley on June 9 (today) said that India and Pakistan would make progress on resolving the "important issue", reports Times of India. "We recognise that this is a very, very important issue between India and Pakistan," Crowley said. He was responding to a question on the visit of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Jammu and Kashmir and his offer of talks with the separatist if they abandon violence and abide by the Indian constitution.
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June - 11 
A ‘launching commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Manzoor Ahmed alias Zubair, was found dead at village Agsi in Reasi District on June 11 and was reported to had been gunned down by his associate Irfan in an act of gang rivalry, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector General, Udhampur-Reasi ra
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A ‘launching commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Manzoor Ahmed alias Zubair, was found dead at village Agsi in Reasi District on June 11 and was reported to had been gunned down by his associate Irfan in an act of gang rivalry, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector General, Udhampur-Reasi range Gulzar Singh Slathia said that Reasi Police on June 10 arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) militant, identified as Shabir Ahmed and subjected him to questioning. During interrogation he disclosed the killing of Zubair by Irfan few days back. He took Police to Gagar Mandi Gali at village Agsi from where Police recovered bullet riddled body of Zubair. Police said that Zubair was a hardcore LeT militant active in Reasi and Udhampur Districts for last eight years and involved in a series of subversive activities.
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June - 14 
A dirty war of supremacy has broken out between militant outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Daily Excelsior. In the past month or so, three top ‘commanders’ from LeT and HM have been killed in clashes between the two groups in Doda, Reasi and
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A dirty war of supremacy has broken out between militant outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Daily Excelsior. In the past month or so, three top ‘commanders’ from LeT and HM have been killed in clashes between the two groups in Doda, Reasi and north Kashmir. The latest casualty is the LeT militant Manzoor alias Zuber, who was killed by HM militant Irfan Mushtaq. His dead body was found by the Security Forces on June 11. “A failure to get fresh recruits, drying up of funds and elimination of over 40 terrorists by Security Forces within four months has created a vacuum in the top leadership. This has triggered a fierce rivalry between the LeT and Hizbul, both of whom want to lose control of areas from where they get extortion money,” said Lieutenant Colonel Biplab Nath, defence spokesman at Jammu. Manzoor’s killing comes days after Chota Bashir was killed by his junior, Lateef, at Dessa village in Doda. The assassin was later arrested by Police, but sources said he had surrendered after killing his ‘commander’. “The desire to obtain a larger share of the money routed through hawala channels might be a motive behind the killing. Besides, there was an attempt to show who is mightier,” added Nath. Not only is friction growing between the two outfits, there is simmering tension between foreign and local militants. The Army says Basharat Saleem alias Shaheen, top militant ‘commander’ of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) had been killed by foreign militants. “He [Basharat] was killed allegedly because foreigners suspected him of having been in touch with Security Forces. He wasn’t in touch with the forces, but was killed on mere suspicion,” said Major General N George, General Officer Commanding Kilo (counter insurgency) Force.
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June - 15 
Only about 500 insurgents, about 40 percent of them foreign militants, are still active in Jammu and Kashmir, said Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, reports IANS. "There are about 500 militants presently active in Jammu and Kashmir and their number has come down from 700-800 last year
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Only about 500 insurgents, about 40 percent of them foreign militants, are still active in Jammu and Kashmir, said Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, reports IANS. "There are about 500 militants presently active in Jammu and Kashmir and their number has come down from 700-800 last year and around 1,000 in 2008," Khoda said. The DGP said 40 percent of these militants were foreigners, mostly from Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK). He said the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) - the terror outfits that have bases in Pakistan - were active in the State. "The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen is more in a supportive role to the LeT but it depends on the plans conceived across (the border)," he said. Khoda said the overall security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir was improving and there was a drop in violence in the last three years. "There was a 20 percent drop in violence in 2007 which improved to 28 percent in 2008 and 30 percent in 2009," he said. The last year [2009], Khoda added, also saw the lowest number of civilian deaths in militancy-related incidents. However, he maintained that there was no let-up in incursion attempts by militants from across the border with security forces. "Infiltration is going on though not to the extent as it was last year. Going by the (infiltration) bids made, there is no change in attitude of handlers across the border who want to push in infiltrators," he said. According to Khoda, Security Forces (SFs) had been able to curb militant incursion mainly due to better border management. Khoda said Pakistan continued to support militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. "Terrorists are coming or attempts are being made to infiltrate and they are getting training, equipment, funding... Militants trying to cross over do not face obstructions from Pakistani security forces but were, instead, provided covering fire. All this points to the direct role (of the Pakistan establishment)," he said. According to official data, a little less than 500 terror incidents were reported in 2009 in which 239 militants, 71 civilians and 79 SF personnel were killed. In 2008, 339 militants, 91 civilians and 85 SF were killed in 708 militancy incidents.
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June - 16 
A batch of youngsters from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are presently undergoing militant training in Kacharban in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant has told his interrogators in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Express Buzz. The HM militant Muhammed Ashraf of Bud
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A batch of youngsters from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are presently undergoing militant training in Kacharban in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant has told his interrogators in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Express Buzz. The HM militant Muhammed Ashraf of Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir was arrested by troops of 40 Rashtriya Rifles when he was trying to enter the Indian Territory from Nallah Ban post in Mandi subsector in Poonch District in May 2010. According to officials, who interrogated Ashraf over the last several days, told Express Buzz over phone from Jammu and Kashmir that about 24 youth belonging to the southern States were lodged in a few quarters in PoK and were receiving militant training. ``Those from Dakkan have been lodged separately at Kacharban where the Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT] has its training camp. The youngsters from JK [Jammu and Kashmir] who are in large numbers are not allowed to meet those from the Dakkan and they are being trained under the supervision of five Lashkar commanders,'' sources, quoting Ashraf, said. However, Ashraf, who has spent several years in various training camps in PoK, did come to know from some of his handlers that most of the youngsters from south India are either having links with the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) or Indian Mujahideen (IM), responsible for bomb blasts across the country. Sources further said that the youth from this part of the country are in the age group of 18 to 28 and most of them reached PoK either through Nepal or Bangladesh. Ashraf also told the interrogators that the youth are presently being trained in handling of sophisticated weapons and bomb making. He also revealed that there are 20 more youngsters from Gujarat and Maharashtra. However, as per the Police records available with the Hyderabad city Police, there are 22 men who are missing and the Police suspect that they have joined militant ranks.
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June - 21 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved the extension of benefits of SRO-43 to the surrendered militants. "By this path breaking decision any surrendered militant, if killed by any militant, will be entitled to the ex-gratia relief and job opportunity to his next of kin. The next of kin of such surren
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved the extension of benefits of SRO-43 to the surrendered militants. "By this path breaking decision any surrendered militant, if killed by any militant, will be entitled to the ex-gratia relief and job opportunity to his next of kin. The next of kin of such surrendered militants will also be entitled to the cash compensation of Rs [INR] 4 lakhs in lieu of the job,” an official release said.
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June - 21 
Official sources said 135th Battalion of the BSF had established seven new naka (check) posts along new alignment of fencing in Abdullian post recently to strengthen their position on the IB and thwart any possibility of infiltration by the militants. Earlier, the new alignment of fencing was unmann
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Official sources said 135th Battalion of the BSF had established seven new naka (check) posts along new alignment of fencing in Abdullian post recently to strengthen their position on the IB and thwart any possibility of infiltration by the militants. Earlier, the new alignment of fencing was unmanned.
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June - 22 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah castigating the separatists said that some elements are instigating the youth to shed their blood to satiate their vested interests while their own children are living a luxurious life in and outside the country. Abdullah said "I believe instead of shedding blood, youth
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah castigating the separatists said that some elements are instigating the youth to shed their blood to satiate their vested interests while their own children are living a luxurious life in and outside the country. Abdullah said "I believe instead of shedding blood, youth must sweat it out to solve their problems". He said the anti-peace elements resort to frequent strike calls and the people are fed up with their nefarious designs and want peace.
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June - 29 
In an interview to Times of India Army Chief General V. K. Singh said, "I feel there is a great requirement for political initiatives which take all the people forward together. Militarily, we have brought the overall internal security situation in J&K [Jammu and Kashmir] firmly under control." He,
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In an interview to Times of India Army Chief General V. K. Singh said, "I feel there is a great requirement for political initiatives which take all the people forward together. Militarily, we have brought the overall internal security situation in J&K [Jammu and Kashmir] firmly under control." He, however, said, "The terror infrastructure in Pakistan remains intact. There are, after all, 34 'active' and eight 'holding' terror-training camps still operational across the border. Moreover, an estimated 500-600 terrorists are still active within J&K, with close to 50% of them being of 'foreign origin'. Then, we have inputs that efforts are being made to revive tanzeems (militant outfits) like Hizb-ul-Mujahideen [HM], which have suffered a lot in our operations." The Pakistan Army also remains steadfast in its 'Kashmir agenda', resorting to its old policy of giving 'covering or distracting fire' to help militants sneak across the Line of Control (LoC). "Infiltration attempts continue... great amount of efforts are being made to send militants into J&K. But we have strong and dynamic anti-infiltration and anti-terror grids in place," said the Army chief. Given all this, it's 'slightly premature' to go in for more de-induction of soldiers from J&K. He also reiterated his opposition to demands to either 'withdraw' or 'dilute' the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from J&K, holding that 'adequate measures' have been instituted at all levels to ensure it's not misused. "
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June - 29 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 29 asserted that that the situation obtaining in the parts of the Valley was not a simple law and order problem, reports Times of India. "It is a battle of wits, battle of ideas and ideologies. I can understand the anger of the people (over the
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 29 asserted that that the situation obtaining in the parts of the Valley was not a simple law and order problem, reports Times of India. "It is a battle of wits, battle of ideas and ideologies. I can understand the anger of the people (over the loss of innocent lives) but some vested interests and anti-national elements have come together who are exploiting vulnerable and emotional youths, who are brought to the forefront of the stone-pelting incidents." He said the scenes of violence playing out in the Valley seemed to be part of a well thought out conspiracy to shift the disturbances from North Kashmir to South Kashmir. "Sopore is better today but Anantnag has erupted. Why did it not happen when the incident at Sopore took place?" he asked. "I appeal people not to violate curfew, not to engage Security Forces by pelting stones. Parents should not allow their children to go out of their homes during curfew, they should prevent them from indulging in stone-pelting," he added. Further, The Hindu quoted him as saying, “We have seen locals beating the uniformed personnel mercilessly, so in retaliation, these things can happen,” adding, that “do not expect the security forces to observe much restraint in this situation. People should not take the law into their hands or target the CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] time and again.” Further, announced curfew in disturbed areas in North and South of Kashmir valley to bring deteriorating law and order situation under control saying, “Curfew has been imposed in some parts of North Kashmir and some parts in South Kashmir, where disturbances have occurred, will be brought under curfew. People should respect curfew and cooperate with the Government's efforts to restore peace in the Valley."
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June - 29 
Expressing regret over the recent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said there were “reliable reports” that “anti-national elements were trying to exploit the situation,” reports The Hindu. He said: “Militants may also have sneaked into the Valley to trigger violence
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Expressing regret over the recent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said there were “reliable reports” that “anti-national elements were trying to exploit the situation,” reports The Hindu. He said: “Militants may also have sneaked into the Valley to trigger violence.” The statement came soon after an appeal for peace was made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. Chidambaram said he endorsed “every word” of Abdullah's statement.“
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June - 29 
Earlier on June 29, Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai in an interview with CNN-IBN told that the separatists were instigating violence in the valley as the overall law and order situation in the State was improving. "I think this is all nonsense being whipped up by the separatist elements to create
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Earlier on June 29, Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai in an interview with CNN-IBN told that the separatists were instigating violence in the valley as the overall law and order situation in the State was improving. "I think this is all nonsense being whipped up by the separatist elements to create confusion in J&K… The overall law and order situation has been improving and I think that is something that the separatist elements find very difficult to stomach… I have no doubt about that [the separatists are instigating youth to attack the Security Forces].
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June - 30 
India blamed the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for stoking unrest in the Kashmir Valley, adding to the role of Pakistan-backed militant groups that have been largely linked to infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Times of India. The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on June 30,
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India blamed the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for stoking unrest in the Kashmir Valley, adding to the role of Pakistan-backed militant groups that have been largely linked to infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), according to Times of India. The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on June 30, "Anti-national elements are clearly linked to the LeT. We know that the Lashkar has been active in Sopore." He pointed to an encounter on June 25 where two LeT militants were killed. Since June 11, eleven civilians have lost their lives. In the same period, 53 Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been injured, many of them seriously.
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June - 30 
NDTV quoting Government sources said that the latest strategy of the Pakistan's external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence, and the LeT is to combine renewed infiltration attempts by heavily-armed militants with the unleashing of civil unrest to ensure Kashmir remains in a state of ch
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NDTV quoting Government sources said that the latest strategy of the Pakistan's external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence, and the LeT is to combine renewed infiltration attempts by heavily-armed militants with the unleashing of civil unrest to ensure Kashmir remains in a state of chaos.
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July - 1 
Information received by the Union Government indicates that there has been inflow of funds from across the border to activists who are involved in clashes and stone pelting against paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir. "There have been intelligence reports since past three months which clearly i
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Information received by the Union Government indicates that there has been inflow of funds from across the border to activists who are involved in clashes and stone pelting against paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir. "There have been intelligence reports since past three months which clearly indicate that funding is being made available from across the border to elements in Jammu and Kashmir for fomenting trouble, including stone pelting," an unnamed senior defence official said on July 1. Some conversation between individuals and agents across the border intercepted by the security agencies related to cash transactions for fomenting trouble in the State.
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July - 5 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 5 reiterated "that a political solution is required to address the Kashmir problem", Hindustan Times reported. He said, "Time has come to go to the root of the problem in Kashmir and address it with all sincerity." The Chief Minister appealed to the Union Governm
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 5 reiterated "that a political solution is required to address the Kashmir problem", Hindustan Times reported. He said, "Time has come to go to the root of the problem in Kashmir and address it with all sincerity." The Chief Minister appealed to the Union Government that "while a dialogue has started between India and Pakistan at different levels, a political dialogue between the Centre and different shades of opinion within the State must also start in right earnest. “My government is ready to act as a facilitator for such a dialogue," he added further.
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July - 6 
Defence Minister A K Antony on July 6 said that situation in Kashmir is not grim, reports Sify.com. ”The situation in Kashmir is not grim but it is a matter of concern. Even if one incident takes place, it has fallout in the form of violence, unfortunately. Compared to the past, the situation is bet
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Defence Minister A K Antony on July 6 said that situation in Kashmir is not grim, reports Sify.com. ”The situation in Kashmir is not grim but it is a matter of concern. Even if one incident takes place, it has fallout in the form of violence, unfortunately. Compared to the past, the situation is better even though occasional violence and incidents are taking place,” he added. Noting that infiltration attempts into the border State were increasing, the Defence Minister said, “There is a conscious and calculated attempt to push more terrorists into Kashmir. But our armed forces, even at the cost of sacrificing their precious lives...are defeating such infiltration attempts.”
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July - 8 
Curfew continued to remain in force for the third day in almost all parts of the Kashmir valley as Army staged a flag march in Srinagar warning people not to violate the prohibitory orders on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. It was decided that an on-the-spot assessment would be made tomorrow depend
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Curfew continued to remain in force for the third day in almost all parts of the Kashmir valley as Army staged a flag march in Srinagar warning people not to violate the prohibitory orders on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. It was decided that an on-the-spot assessment would be made tomorrow depending upon the law and order situation in the area, official sources said, adding they also discussed whether to continue flag marches by the Army or not. Additional Security Forces (SFs) of eight companies (800 personnel) sought by the State also arrived this evening (July 8) and were immediately deployed in trouble areas of the Srinagar.
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July - 8 
The Government on July 8 appealed for parents in Kashmir to keep their teenage sons indoors after the deaths of several young men in violent protests over the last month, reported Times of India. "It is important that people do not come on to the streets and start stone pelting. Children, especially
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The Government on July 8 appealed for parents in Kashmir to keep their teenage sons indoors after the deaths of several young men in violent protests over the last month, reported Times of India. "It is important that people do not come on to the streets and start stone pelting. Children, especially young boys, should remain indoors. I think there is a responsibility of parents to ensure that," Union Home Minster P. Chidambaram said, adding, the restrictions on all public movement would remain in force for some days.
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July - 8 
The Union Government on July 8 decided that the Army would be deployed in Kashmir Valley for a “deterrent effect,” reports The Hindu. While favouring the “maximum and stern crackdown'' on those violating curfew and indulging in stone- throwing, the Union Government said the Army would be deployed on
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The Union Government on July 8 decided that the Army would be deployed in Kashmir Valley for a “deterrent effect,” reports The Hindu. While favouring the “maximum and stern crackdown'' on those violating curfew and indulging in stone- throwing, the Union Government said the Army would be deployed only on the “periphery” and not in the congested areas of Kashmir. The decision to place the Army in specific areas would be taken by the civil administration, sources said.
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July - 8 
The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar late in the night to review the situation in the Valley during which he asked the officials to ensure that no guilty person be allowed to go scot-free and efforts should be made to ensure safety of innocent civilians, sou
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The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar late in the night to review the situation in the Valley during which he asked the officials to ensure that no guilty person be allowed to go scot-free and efforts should be made to ensure safety of innocent civilians, sources said. The meeting was attended by Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Special DG CRPF N K Tripathi, Commander of Army's 15 Corps Lt Gen G S Marwah, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen A M Verma and senior officials of Central security agencies. Pillai told the officials that anti-national and vested interests were behind the ongoing unrest in the Valley and they need to be dealt with sternly.
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July - 8 
Union Government has sent out a tough message that "anti-nationals and vested interests" creating unrest in the Valley would be dealt with sternly. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram hoped that Army would not be required for too long in the Valley and appealed to the people there to ob
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Union Government has sent out a tough message that "anti-nationals and vested interests" creating unrest in the Valley would be dealt with sternly. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram hoped that Army would not be required for too long in the Valley and appealed to the people there to observe restrictions. "Army was deployed at the request of Government of Jammu and Kashmir. I am not at liberty to disclose where it has been deployed. But I can assure that most of the places affected are still being patrolled and curfew enforced by J&K Police and paramilitary forces," he told reporters.
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July - 9 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released undated transcripts of conversations between a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and a local contact who was under surveillance by intelligence agencies, Times of India reported. Union Home secretary G. K.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released undated transcripts of conversations between a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and a local contact who was under surveillance by intelligence agencies, Times of India reported. Union Home secretary G. K. Pillai told Doordarshan that there were a "large number of intercepts" from Kashmir and across the border, which clearly indicated that efforts were being made to foment "public disorder". Pillai also said money was flowing from a variety of sources to fund the Jammu and Kashmir unrest. "In about 12 cases, we have found illegitimate transfers and we have taken action," he added. In fact, one of the intercepts discussed the absence of Army deployment in Shopian and Pulwama, indicating those areas could be the target. The intercepts have revealed yet again the role of separatists in fuelling unrest in the State.
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July - 9 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the situation with senior bureaucrats and Police and discussed the possibility of curfew relaxation tomorrow because of Friday prayers and for Shab-e-Mehraj (a religious function), on July 10.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the situation with senior bureaucrats and Police and discussed the possibility of curfew relaxation tomorrow because of Friday prayers and for Shab-e-Mehraj (a religious function), on July 10.
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July - 9 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the stone-pelting incidents and strikes in the Valley are "symptoms of a wider problem", which is that people on both sides of Line of Control (LoC) have been fed on a "diet" that "there is a problem in Jammu and Kashmir that needs to be resolved", reported Daily Ex
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the stone-pelting incidents and strikes in the Valley are "symptoms of a wider problem", which is that people on both sides of Line of Control (LoC) have been fed on a "diet" that "there is a problem in Jammu and Kashmir that needs to be resolved", reported Daily Excelsior. "Anybody would tell you that stone-pelting, strikes and coverage of some aspects of the State in the media are symptoms of a wider problem. The wider problem is that we have fed the people on both sides on a diet—that there is a problem in Jammu and Kashmir that needs to be resolved," he said.
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July - 11 
According to Times of India, the Government has sounded a high alert to security agencies protecting pilgrims during the two-month-long Amarnath Yatra (Hindu pilgrimage) following intelligence inputs that militants based in Pakistan are planning to target them. Highly placed officials said that inte
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According to Times of India, the Government has sounded a high alert to security agencies protecting pilgrims during the two-month-long Amarnath Yatra (Hindu pilgrimage) following intelligence inputs that militants based in Pakistan are planning to target them. Highly placed officials said that intelligence agencies have intercepted several conversations between militants operating in Kashmir valley and across the border which suggested that they were planning attacks on the pilgrims taking part in the Yatra. "As the attention of the Security Forces is concentrated on the prevailing unrest in the valley, the militants may try to take advantage of the situation. Therefore, we have asked everyone to be on high alert," an official said.
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July - 11 
Army Chief V.K. Singh on July 11 said that the prevailing tension in Kashmir was the result of the failure to build on the gains that had been made earlier and suggested that the Army was called out in Srinagar last week because of “loss of confidence” on the part of the administration, reports The
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Army Chief V.K. Singh on July 11 said that the prevailing tension in Kashmir was the result of the failure to build on the gains that had been made earlier and suggested that the Army was called out in Srinagar last week because of “loss of confidence” on the part of the administration, reports The Hindu. The Army Chief also felt that certain other initiatives should also have been taken to improve the situation. “So far as the Army is concerned, I think as security forces, a lot of work has been done. The situation has been brought to a particular level when other initiatives should have started to make way for betterment,” he said when asked about measures required to check violence in the valley. “The Kashmir situation has been tense for quite some time and the reasons are many. The basic reason being that we have not been able to build on the gains that have been made,” General Singh told NDTV.
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July - 11 
The Hindu reports that curfew was lifted across Kashmir on July 11. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said no incidents were reported across the Kashmir Valley, barring small-scale protests in some Srinagar neighbourhoods. Inspector-General of Police Farooq Ahmad said orders prohibiting four or more peop
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The Hindu reports that curfew was lifted across Kashmir on July 11. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said no incidents were reported across the Kashmir Valley, barring small-scale protests in some Srinagar neighbourhoods. Inspector-General of Police Farooq Ahmad said orders prohibiting four or more people from gathering in public remained in force in some areas, notably the towns of Pulwama, Anantnag and Baramulla. Similar restrictions were placed on some neighbourhoods in Srinagar, including Maisuma, Batamaloo and Nowhatta—regions which have borne the brunt of the recent clashes.
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July - 11 
The State Government will consider the option of withdrawing deployment of the Army from the Valley after the Martyrs’ Day on July 13 and the situation as of now was well under control, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. "Even now the Army has not been brought into the city. It is only in the periph
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The State Government will consider the option of withdrawing deployment of the Army from the Valley after the Martyrs’ Day on July 13 and the situation as of now was well under control, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. "Even now the Army has not been brought into the city. It is only in the periphery, that too it was deployed two days ago," he said in an interview.
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July - 12 
Amid reports of violation of security verification norms by telecom operators in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government on July 12 asked cellular service providers to strictly adhere to the subscriber verification exercise and warned them that their services could be suspended for non-compliance of guide
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Amid reports of violation of security verification norms by telecom operators in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government on July 12 asked cellular service providers to strictly adhere to the subscriber verification exercise and warned them that their services could be suspended for non-compliance of guidelines within seven days, Times of India reported. Reportedly, the Union Ministry of Home affairs had asked security agencies to conduct a secret audit of whether the telecom operators were following the recently revised guidelines that comprised strict verification norms. The audit revealed that of a sample size of 500 cellular phones, the verification norms were violated in as many as 65 percent of the cases, raising huge security concerns.
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July - 12 
Union Minister of State for Defence M. M. Pallam Raju on July 12 said the Army deployed in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of recent violence will continue to remain as there long as the State Government feels its presence is necessary.
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Union Minister of State for Defence M. M. Pallam Raju on July 12 said the Army deployed in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of recent violence will continue to remain as there long as the State Government feels its presence is necessary.
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July - 13 
Army Chief General V. K. Singh said separatist elements in Jammu and Kashmir were being instigated from across the border and were getting support from inside the Valley. In an interview with Doordarshan he said there were people who were passing instructions on phone and financing the protests. Cal
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Army Chief General V. K. Singh said separatist elements in Jammu and Kashmir were being instigated from across the border and were getting support from inside the Valley. In an interview with Doordarshan he said there were people who were passing instructions on phone and financing the protests. Calling for concerted efforts to identify the miscreants who fuelled trouble in the Valley he said, “They have to be identified. There are people who are financing the protest, they should be identified.”
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July - 13 
Times of India reports that sounding a warning to telecom firms not to take the verification exercise lightly before providing mobile connections in the State, the Union Government said even Chief Executive Officer or Chief Managing Director of the company may be made co-accused in cases where unver
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Times of India reports that sounding a warning to telecom firms not to take the verification exercise lightly before providing mobile connections in the State, the Union Government said even Chief Executive Officer or Chief Managing Director of the company may be made co-accused in cases where unverified Subscriber Identification Modules are found to be used in any terror act.
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July - 15 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 15 appealed to the people to extend their full cooperation to the Government in restoring complete normalcy in the Valley as common man are suffering badly due to constant strike calls by various organizations, reported Daily Excelsior.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 15 appealed to the people to extend their full cooperation to the Government in restoring complete normalcy in the Valley as common man are suffering badly due to constant strike calls by various organizations, reported Daily Excelsior.
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July - 15 
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Rajouri-Poonch range) S. D. Singh told Daily Excelsior that one of the militants lobbed a grenade on a joint team of Army and Police deep inside the forests in the morning. Three Police personnel sustained minor splinter injuries in the explosion. Later, the
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Rajouri-Poonch range) S. D. Singh told Daily Excelsior that one of the militants lobbed a grenade on a joint team of Army and Police deep inside the forests in the morning. Three Police personnel sustained minor splinter injuries in the explosion. Later, the SFs engaged the militants in the gun battle killing one of them within half an hour of the contact while his accomplice was killed in the afternoon, the DIG said, adding bodies of both slain militants have been recovered from the forests. Recoveries made from their possession of the slain militants include two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, one satellite telephone, INR 10,000 in Indian currency, some eatables and explosive devices.
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July - 17 
Earlier, on July 17, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had said that his Government is contemplating putting in place a more concrete mechanism to check inflow of foreign funds to protestors in the State. "Yes, money is coming through various channels in the State. We are going to put in place some more
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Earlier, on July 17, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had said that his Government is contemplating putting in place a more concrete mechanism to check inflow of foreign funds to protestors in the State. "Yes, money is coming through various channels in the State. We are going to put in place some more concrete steps to stop the flow of funds," Omar had said.
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July - 18 
PTI reports that Army lodged a strong protest with their Pakistani counterparts over recent cease-fire violations, when six Indian Forward Posts along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector were targeted by mortar and small arms firing on the intervening night of July 15 and 16.
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PTI reports that Army lodged a strong protest with their Pakistani counterparts over recent cease-fire violations, when six Indian Forward Posts along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector were targeted by mortar and small arms firing on the intervening night of July 15 and 16.
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July - 19 
Army chief V. K. Singh on July 19 said Army personnel needed "certain legal protection" in "awkward" situations and it was up to the Government on how it should be provided, according to Daily Excelsior. "We are not against the people or democracy. When you employ the Army for situations which are a
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Army chief V. K. Singh on July 19 said Army personnel needed "certain legal protection" in "awkward" situations and it was up to the Government on how it should be provided, according to Daily Excelsior. "We are not against the people or democracy. When you employ the Army for situations which are awkward, where they have to face well-armed, well-trained terrorists, they require a certain amount of legal protection. How that it is done, we leave it to the Central Government," he said when asked about the move to dilute certain sections of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
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July - 19 
The Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) said that 49 militants, including 15 commanders of LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in Jammu zone during six and a half month of 2010 by the SFs as compared to elimination of 35 militants during corresponding period in 2009. Killing of 15 LeT a
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) said that 49 militants, including 15 commanders of LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in Jammu zone during six and a half month of 2010 by the SFs as compared to elimination of 35 militants during corresponding period in 2009. Killing of 15 LeT and HM commanders this year so far was a big blow to the two outfits, he added. "Though number of the infiltration attempts has gone up on both LoC and IB [International Border] in first half of this year from previous year, there had been very little successful intrusion bids due to alertness displayed by Army and BSF [Border Security Force] on the borders’’, the IGP further said, adding, that majority of infiltration attempts by the militants have been foiled.
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July - 20 
PTI reports that the British Foreign Ministry contradicted one of its Cabinet Ministers, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, by clarifying that Britain does not wish to play any role in resolving the dispute between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir. An unnamed spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry said,
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PTI reports that the British Foreign Ministry contradicted one of its Cabinet Ministers, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, by clarifying that Britain does not wish to play any role in resolving the dispute between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir. An unnamed spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry said, "The long-standing position of the UK is that it's for India and Pakistan to find a lasting resolution to the situation in Kashmir... It's not for the UK to prescribe a solution or to mediate in finding one." Over the weekend, minister without portfolio, Warsi, who is of Pakistani origin, told an audience during a visit to Mirpur in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), "Britain will play its due role to ensure the early resolution of the Kashmir issue." She, then, proceeded to assure her listeners that United Kingdom will take necessary effective steps in connection with the resolution of the Kashmir conflict. The British high commission in Pakistan did not deny this. It said it has no transcript of her statements. The British high commissioner was apparently present when she spoke at the function.
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July - 21 
The Union Government planned to soon hold talks with leaders of various political parties and separatist groups, official sources said on July 21, according to Times of India. "While the plan for the talks have been accepted in principle, the details are yet to be finalised," an official source said
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The Union Government planned to soon hold talks with leaders of various political parties and separatist groups, official sources said on July 21, according to Times of India. "While the plan for the talks have been accepted in principle, the details are yet to be finalised," an official source said, adding, "There are even suggestions that the talks be in (Kashmir's summer capital) Srinagar."
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July - 22 
In an attempt to restore peace across the troubled Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is contemplating release of separatist leaders like Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who is currently in jail under the Public Safety Act, reports Times of India. Sources
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In an attempt to restore peace across the troubled Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is contemplating release of separatist leaders like Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who is currently in jail under the Public Safety Act, reports Times of India. Sources said that Omar was likely to take a decision to this effect in next fetw days. On July 22, the working committee of the ruling National Conference had advised the Chief Minister to release separatist leaders from jails for improving law and order situation and restoring peace in the Valley. Others likely to be released included Democratic Liberation Front leader Shabir Shah and Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat's Nayeem Khan and two lawyers, Main Abdul Qayoom and G.N. Shaheen, also members of Geelani's Hurriyat.
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July - 22 
The ruling National Conference (NC) on July 22 reiterated that the restoration of autonomy was the only way to bring normality and permanent peace to Jammu and Kashmir, according to The Hindu. At a meeting of its executive chaired by party President Farooq Abdullah, the NC passed eight resolutions c
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The ruling National Conference (NC) on July 22 reiterated that the restoration of autonomy was the only way to bring normality and permanent peace to Jammu and Kashmir, according to The Hindu. At a meeting of its executive chaired by party President Farooq Abdullah, the NC passed eight resolutions concerning the prevailing situation in the State. One resolution stressed that the Kashmir issue was primarily a “political” problem and emphasised that it needed to be resolved through peaceful political means. “The only way to bring normalcy and permanent peace to the State and the sub continent is to restore autonomy in its pristine form as guaranteed in the Indian Constitution. However, the National Conference reiterates its stand that if a better solution than autonomy is forthcoming, the party will welcome it,” the resolution said.
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July - 27 
Infiltration attempts across the Line of Control (LoC) show no signs of abating, reported Times of India. In fact, they have registered a jump. As many as 740 militants tried to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the last 18 months. "In 2009, 485 terrorists had attempted to infiltrate into J&K.
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Infiltration attempts across the Line of Control (LoC) show no signs of abating, reported Times of India. In fact, they have registered a jump. As many as 740 militants tried to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the last 18 months. "In 2009, 485 terrorists had attempted to infiltrate into J&K. This year, from January to June, a total of 255 terrorists have attempted to infiltrate,'' Defence Minister A. K. Antony told Lok Sabha (Upper House of Parliament). The Security Forces, on their part, killed 114 terrorists -- 59 of them while infiltrating -- and arrested 60 others in J&K in the first six months of 2010. "Along the LoC, the Army had adopted a robust counter-infiltration strategy, which has an appropriate mix of technology and human resources to check infiltration effectively. Innovative troop deployment, efficient use of surveillance and monitoring devices and the LoC fence have enhanced the ability to detect and intercept terrorists attempting to infiltrate/exfiltrate. The Army's counter-infiltration posture is an effective deterrent to infiltration attempts,'' he added.
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July - 28 
The Centre on July 28 said it was aware that anti-India elements, who are based in Pakistan, are provoking the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the support of certain sections of secessionist groups in the State, according to Times of India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Maken inform
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The Centre on July 28 said it was aware that anti-India elements, who are based in Pakistan, are provoking the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the support of certain sections of secessionist groups in the State, according to Times of India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Maken informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) that these anti-India elements were inciting people on various pretexts to arouse public sentiments. "The statements of All Party Hurriyat Conference (Abbas) and All Party Hurriyat Conference (Geelani) in the media and LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] across the border in this regard are documented," he said. Maken said though the average annual quantum of arms and ammunition and funds coming to the State cannot be quantified, INR 76, 84,600 in cash and INR 50,000 in cheques were seized in 2009, which was being carried through hawala channels, and cases have been registered. He also informed that 668 AK-47 and 56 rifles, PIKA guns, sniper rifles etc, 1,142 magazines, 59,333 ammunitions including RPG ammunition etc., explosive material including RDX, INR 56,15,071, Pakistani currency, fake currency and remote control panels etc. were recovered from militants during 2009.
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July - 29 
Expressing concern over the current unrest in Kashmir, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued an appeal for calm and underlined the need for “patience, perseverance and compromise on all sides”, The Hindu reported. “In relation to recent developments in Indian-administered Kashmir, the
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Expressing concern over the current unrest in Kashmir, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued an appeal for calm and underlined the need for “patience, perseverance and compromise on all sides”, The Hindu reported. “In relation to recent developments in Indian-administered Kashmir, the secretary-general is concerned over the prevailing security situation there over the past month,” Farhan Haq, Ben’s spokesperson, said in a statement on July 29. It added, “He (Ban) calls on all concerned to exercise utmost restraint and address problems peacefully.”
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July - 30 
According to the State Government, he said, there are many areas in the Valley which are "quite normal or by and large normal...they (state government) have announced a few measures. They have appointed a commission of inquiry, they are formulating a surrender policy, they have offered compensation
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According to the State Government, he said, there are many areas in the Valley which are "quite normal or by and large normal...they (state government) have announced a few measures. They have appointed a commission of inquiry, they are formulating a surrender policy, they have offered compensation and jobs... (we) hope these measures will help in normalising the situation."
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July - 30 
Acknowledging that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir "is not yet normal" due to repeated calls for bandh (shut down), the Centre on July 30 made it clear that it was committed to holding a ‘quiet' dialogue with all shades of opinion in the State, reported Times of India. Stating the Government's st
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Acknowledging that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir "is not yet normal" due to repeated calls for bandh (shut down), the Centre on July 30 made it clear that it was committed to holding a ‘quiet' dialogue with all shades of opinion in the State, reported Times of India. Stating the Government's stand, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said: "From day one, I have favoured a quiet dialogue with all sections of opinion, all groups, all political parties." Responding to a question whether the Centre was willing to hold talks with separatist groups including the Hurriyat Conference in the state, he said: "I continue to meet leaders of different groups and political parties." He, however, admitted that "there has been some interruption in the process...I do not deny that." "We are always prepared to meet everyone who is willing to meet us. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he favours a dialogue with all groups. Chief Minister of the state (Omar Abdullah) is encouraged to meet all groups. Talking to our won people -- what is the reservation? There is no reservation at all. We are willing to talk to our own people," he said. Asked whether any political party was also involved in disrupting peace in the Valley, Chidambaram nodded in agreement and said "presumably". The Home Minister disagreed with a suggestion that the separatists' writ was running in the State. "I don't agree with you that the writ of the separatists is running. Yes, in Srinagar and some other towns, they are able to mobilise support, urge people to indulge in stone pelting and are able to call bandhs," he told reporters.
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July - 30 
Times of India reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government banned the transmission of two local television channels as they were telecasting "provocative programmes". Authorities directed the Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, to ban the transmission of SEN channel and SEN Awaz for allegedly violatin
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Times of India reports that Jammu and Kashmir Government banned the transmission of two local television channels as they were telecasting "provocative programmes". Authorities directed the Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, to ban the transmission of SEN channel and SEN Awaz for allegedly violating the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act 1995, officials said. "The two channels have been giving wide coverage to the provocative speeches and activities of secessionist elements for creating law and order problems. The Executive Director of SEN and SEN Awaz has been advised to observe programme code as envisaged under the Cable Television Act," District Magistrate Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo said.
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August - 2 
Chief Minster Omar Abdullah said that though "political initiatives" were required, the cycle of violence had to end. "Jammu and Kashmir is a political situation. It needs political handling. It requires a political package more than an economic package. By political package, I mean dealing with iss
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Chief Minster Omar Abdullah said that though "political initiatives" were required, the cycle of violence had to end. "Jammu and Kashmir is a political situation. It needs political handling. It requires a political package more than an economic package. By political package, I mean dealing with issues like Armed Forces Special Powers Act, footprint of the security forces, rehabilitation package for youngsters who are across the Line of Control and compensation for victims of the ongoing trouble," he added.
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August - 2 
Union Home minister P. Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that situation in Kashmir is ‘serious' following renewed disturbances, adding, violence escalated after a lull in mid-July. Calling Jammu and Kashmir a ‘sensitive' State, he said the situation had taken a serious turn
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Union Home minister P. Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that situation in Kashmir is ‘serious' following renewed disturbances, adding, violence escalated after a lull in mid-July. Calling Jammu and Kashmir a ‘sensitive' State, he said the situation had taken a serious turn of late. Further, the Union Government began to rush 15 companies of CRPF to Kashmir Valley.
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August - 4 
Making identical statements in both Houses of Parliament, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram urged the people of Kashmir to heed the voices of reason and desist from violent protests. “I have a special appeal to parents: your children's safety and welfare is our paramount consideration — as it must
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Making identical statements in both Houses of Parliament, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram urged the people of Kashmir to heed the voices of reason and desist from violent protests. “I have a special appeal to parents: your children's safety and welfare is our paramount consideration — as it must be yours — and I would urge you to ensure that they do not join the violent protests. Mindless violence and destruction of public property will not lead to any solution. On the contrary, they will result in loss of lives and injuries to the protesters, an outcome that is entirely avoidable and should be avoided at all costs,'' he said. “… Once peace and order are restored, I am confident that we can explore the possibility of reactivating the political process that holds the key to the solutions,'' Chidambaram added. Daily Excelsior quoted him as saying that he had hoped that the dialogue would "open a window of opportunity" to activate the political process in order to find solutions but it was interrupted on December 4, 2009 when an attempt was made on the life of Fazl-ul Haq Qureshi, a leader who favoured dialogue. Contending that there was "reliable intelligence" that some armed militants had mingled with the crowds and fired at the SF personnel, he said, the SFs were compelled to open fire in self defence or to protect public property.
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August - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on August 4 said there is no let up in infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region with militants waiting desperately to sneak in, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF Director General Raman Srivastava said the troops of the force, deployed
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on August 4 said there is no let up in infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region with militants waiting desperately to sneak in, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF Director General Raman Srivastava said the troops of the force, deployed along the LoC and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, are regularly thwarting such attempts. "There are repeated attempts (to infiltrate) especially along the Jammu frontier. Lots of militants are waiting across the border, they (militants) are at it all the time and we are at our job all the time," Srivastava said. "We have repulsed each attempt of infiltration, except only once when they got through some time back and they were killed two days later," he added.
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August - 8 
Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on August 8 said the talks will have no meaning because the Union Government is "lacking in sincerity". He asked people to observe Pakistan's foundation day as "a day of solidarity" on August 14 and called for observing August 15 (Independence Day)
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Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on August 8 said the talks will have no meaning because the Union Government is "lacking in sincerity". He asked people to observe Pakistan's foundation day as "a day of solidarity" on August 14 and called for observing August 15 (Independence Day) as a "black day".
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August - 9 
Pakistan on August 9 rejected the statement of India’s Home Minister P. Chidambaram accusing Pakistan of stoking violence in Kashmir, reports The News. Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit, while responding to the remarks of Chidambaram, said that by accusing Pakistan, India was not only insulting t
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Pakistan on August 9 rejected the statement of India’s Home Minister P. Chidambaram accusing Pakistan of stoking violence in Kashmir, reports The News. Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit, while responding to the remarks of Chidambaram, said that by accusing Pakistan, India was not only insulting the indigenous and legitimate struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, but also betraying its lack of seriousness towards resolving the Kashmir dispute. “Unless India musters the courage and acknowledges that the soul of self-determination can never be killed, its Kashmir policy will remain rudderless”, Basit added. Pakistan would continue extending diplomatic and moral support to the people of held Kashmir until their legitimate aspirations are realised, he added further.
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August - 9 
Ruling out any difference among separatists on Kashmir cause, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) on July 9 said the ongoing phase will prove to be a turning point in Kashmir movement, according to Kashmir Times. He said the people should strictly follow the protest programme and
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Ruling out any difference among separatists on Kashmir cause, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) on July 9 said the ongoing phase will prove to be a turning point in Kashmir movement, according to Kashmir Times. He said the people should strictly follow the protest programme and youth need not violate it besides they should not pay attention to rumours.
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August - 10 
Hurriyat Conference (G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's peace offer and employment package, saying "Kashmiri youth aren't on the streets for jobs but are fighting for their rights", according to Times of India. He said, "The permanent settlement can be achieved
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Hurriyat Conference (G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's peace offer and employment package, saying "Kashmiri youth aren't on the streets for jobs but are fighting for their rights", according to Times of India. He said, "The permanent settlement can be achieved by giving Kashmiris the right to self-determination and not merely announcing a committee of economic experts to devise a job plan." Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has engaged with the Centre in the past, said, "The Indian leadership must address Kashmir issue's political dimension and not the economic one."
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August - 10 
On August 10, in a televised speech on Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the only way forward in Jammu and Kashmir is along the path of dialogue and reconciliation, reported Times of India. “I urge the people of Jammu and Kashmir to give peace a chance. There is a lot of
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On August 10, in a televised speech on Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the only way forward in Jammu and Kashmir is along the path of dialogue and reconciliation, reported Times of India. “I urge the people of Jammu and Kashmir to give peace a chance. There is a lot of hard work that needs to be done to rebuild the State and its institutions. We must promote economic activity and create opportunities for employment. We must build physical and human resource infrastructure,” he stated. “But I recognize that the key to the problem is a political solution that addresses the alienation and emotional needs of the people. This can only be achieved through a sustained internal and external dialogue. We are ready for this. We are willing to discuss all issues within the bounds of our democratic processes and framework,” he stressed, adding, “But this process can gather momentum and yield results only if there is a prolonged peace.”
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August - 12 
Chief of Army Staff General V. K. Singh said the Army would remain in Kashmir Valley till the crisis persisted there, according to Times of India. "The Army will remain in Kashmir till the problem is there. The Army, which is needed for security of the border, is already there. It is neither more no
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Chief of Army Staff General V. K. Singh said the Army would remain in Kashmir Valley till the crisis persisted there, according to Times of India. "The Army will remain in Kashmir till the problem is there. The Army, which is needed for security of the border, is already there. It is neither more nor less," he said. He was responding to a question whether the Army should be pulled out of Kashmir.
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August - 12 
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah expressed hope that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will improve and normalcy would be restored soon in the bruised Valley. "Kashmir won’t go anywhere. The situation was worse in 1989 than what it is now. But things changed and normalcy
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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah expressed hope that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will improve and normalcy would be restored soon in the bruised Valley. "Kashmir won’t go anywhere. The situation was worse in 1989 than what it is now. But things changed and normalcy returned to the Valley. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent peace steps will improve the situation there," he said.
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August - 13 
Authorities clamped curfew in Pattan, Baramulla, Handwara and Kupwara towns but relaxed restrictions in Srinagar. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered lifting of curfew from Srinagar city, adds Times of India. "We have removed the curfew from the city on a trial basis. Let us watch the situation for
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Authorities clamped curfew in Pattan, Baramulla, Handwara and Kupwara towns but relaxed restrictions in Srinagar. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered lifting of curfew from Srinagar city, adds Times of India. "We have removed the curfew from the city on a trial basis. Let us watch the situation for the day," a top source in the Omar Abdullah Government said.
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August - 13 
The chairman of the Hurriyat Conference (G) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called for withdrawal of the troops and release of political prisoners as a pre-condition for talks with New Delhi, The Hindu reports. Mirwaiz reiterated his four-point demand to make the atmosphere conducive for any political engagemen
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The chairman of the Hurriyat Conference (G) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called for withdrawal of the troops and release of political prisoners as a pre-condition for talks with New Delhi, The Hindu reports. Mirwaiz reiterated his four-point demand to make the atmosphere conducive for any political engagement. "The withdrawal of Indian troops should start immediately; the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Disturbed Area Act should be repealed; bunkers and camps should be removed from cities and towns; and all political prisoners, including the recently arrested youths, should be released… Only after these demands are met, can the three parties — India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris — move forward to resolve the Kashmir issue." Asserting that the ongoing agitation was not to demand any economic package, the Mirwaiz rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal for talks to restore peace in the Kashmir Valley and said, "The protests would continue until the Kashmir issue was resolved."
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August - 15 
Addressing the nation on the occasion of 64th Independence Day on August 15, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he wanted to resolve issues through dialogue, be it with Pakistan, Kashmiri separatists, Northeast groups or Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], The Hindu reported. “India's democracy
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Addressing the nation on the occasion of 64th Independence Day on August 15, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he wanted to resolve issues through dialogue, be it with Pakistan, Kashmiri separatists, Northeast groups or Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], The Hindu reported. “India's democracy has the generosity and flexibility to be able to address the concerns of any area or group in the country,” he pointed out. The Prime Minister made it clear that India wanted peace and harmony with neighbours but emphasized that progress in dialogue with Islamabad would not go far if Pakistan continued to allow its territory to be used for acts of terrorism against India. On Kashmir, he reiterated, “Kashmir is an integral part of India. Within this framework, we are ready to move forward in any talks which would increase the partnership of the common man in governance and their welfare.”
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August - 15 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought support from all sections of the society, including the mainstream opposition parties and separatist groups, to bring an end to the stone-pelting incidents, which has led to loss of precious lives, saying "hurling shoes was better form of protest than pelting ston
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sought support from all sections of the society, including the mainstream opposition parties and separatist groups, to bring an end to the stone-pelting incidents, which has led to loss of precious lives, saying "hurling shoes was better form of protest than pelting stones" during his Independence Day speech, Daily Excelsior reports. [A suspended policeman hurled shoe at him during the Independence Day function]. Reiterating his call for an end to the vicious cycle of turmoil in Kashmir, the Chief Minister said dialogue was the only way to resolve issues as violence has changed nothing in the Valley over past 20 years. "However, for the first time in 20 years, the Centre has admitted that accession of Jammu and Kashmir was under unique circumstances and needs a unique political solution. The solution can only come through talks and every section of the society has to put its opinion on the table," Omar said adding the dialogue must go on at both internal and external fronts.
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August - 17 
The Government on August 17 said it has received reports of armed militants present among protestors in the crowd during the recent spate of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Daly Excelsior reported. The Government said 45 civilians were killed and 369 civilians and 1,858 Security Force (SF) personnel
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The Government on August 17 said it has received reports of armed militants present among protestors in the crowd during the recent spate of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Daly Excelsior reported. The Government said 45 civilians were killed and 369 civilians and 1,858 Security Force (SF) personnel injured since the violence began on June 11. "The recent spate of violence from June 11 was triggered by the death of a youth, Tufail Ahmed Mattoo, resident of Saida Kadal, Srinagar, after being hit on the head by a teargas shell lobbed by the Police to disperse a mob of stone pelters at Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar. Each case of death has been followed by more protests, stone pelting and violent attacks," Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) in a written reply. There have been some reports of armed militants among the protestors in the crowd, he added. He also said that as per the information with the Government, there are approximately 371 foreign militants affiliated to foreign organisations in the Valley.
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August - 18 
Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 18 ruled out immediate revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), but said "it can be amended to make it humane", reported Times of India. "There is no possibility of revoking the Act right now," adding, the Government was identifying areas
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 18 ruled out immediate revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), but said "it can be amended to make it humane", reported Times of India. "There is no possibility of revoking the Act right now," adding, the Government was identifying areas, where the militancy has been contained to revoke the Act in a phased manner. "The amended Act will help in rebuilding the trust among the young generation," said the CM.
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August - 18 
The CM advocated devolution of power to grass root level to address the voices of discrimination from all the three regions of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He said, "There is no hard and fast rule regarding amendment to the autonomy document already submitted to the Centre. The autonomy is th
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The CM advocated devolution of power to grass root level to address the voices of discrimination from all the three regions of the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He said, "There is no hard and fast rule regarding amendment to the autonomy document already submitted to the Centre. The autonomy is the starting point for the main solution to the Kashmir problem. We are in the favour of devolution of powers to grass root level so that the voices of discrimination from all the regions are addressed. There is a need to empower and provide equitable development to the people of all the regions of the State so that no region feels deprived of others."
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August - 20 
Responding to concerns over the reported threat to Sikhs, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said he had spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has assured him that every effort would be made to provide adequate protection to Sikhs in the Valley, according to Daily Excelsi
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Responding to concerns over the reported threat to Sikhs, the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said he had spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has assured him that every effort would be made to provide adequate protection to Sikhs in the Valley, according to Daily Excelsior. "We are aware of the so-called threat. There is nothing to fear or nothing to worry," he said in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).
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August - 25 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on August 25 hoped a starting point would be found in the next few days to help break the vicious cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir and re-start the process of dialogue, according to Times of India. "We are concerned that we have not been able to stop the vici
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on August 25 hoped a starting point would be found in the next few days to help break the vicious cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir and re-start the process of dialogue, according to Times of India. "We are concerned that we have not been able to stop the vicious cycle in which that state is caught. However, it is my hope that, in the next few days, we would be able to find that elusive 'starting point' from where we could reach out to the protestors, reassure them of their rights and dignity, restore peace and order, redeem the promises made, and re-start the process of dialogue that will lead to a solution," he added.
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August - 26 
Major General Om Prakash, Commander of the Jammu Division of the Indian Army, said on August 26 the Pakistani Army has been violating the ceasefire to assist militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, according to Sify. "The ceasefire violations are a routine here. They have a motive behind th
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Major General Om Prakash, Commander of the Jammu Division of the Indian Army, said on August 26 the Pakistani Army has been violating the ceasefire to assist militants to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, according to Sify. "The ceasefire violations are a routine here. They have a motive behind this; through ceasefire violations they try ease infiltration bids in our territory," he added.
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August - 26 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on August 26 called for revisiting standard operating procedures and crowd control measures to deal with public agitations with “non-lethal, yet effective and more focussed measures” in Jammu and Kashmir, reported The Hindu. “Despite the curtailment of militant act
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on August 26 called for revisiting standard operating procedures and crowd control measures to deal with public agitations with “non-lethal, yet effective and more focussed measures” in Jammu and Kashmir, reported The Hindu. “Despite the curtailment of militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the public order dimension in the State has become a cause for serious concern,” he added. The Prime Minister asked Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram to establish a high-power task force to come out with a set of recommendations over the next two to three months on non-lethal crowd control measures. “We cannot have an approach of ‘one size fits all.' For instance, I understand that instead of a single standard sequence for the use of force, other countries have put in place procedures that vary according to the specific needs in different situations,” the PM said.
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August - 26 
Union Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistani occupied Kashmir (PoK), want to be with India, said those who wanted azadi (freedom) were unaware of the consequences of this demand. Intervening in a debate in the Lok S
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Union Minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah asserting that the people of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistani occupied Kashmir (PoK), want to be with India, said those who wanted azadi (freedom) were unaware of the consequences of this demand. Intervening in a debate in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the State would share the fate of Afghanistan, where the diktat of the Taliban runs now, if it became independent. “Most Kashmiris want to find a solution to the problems within India. We want to find a solution to the problem within India and not in Pakistan, China or in America,'' he stressed, adding, “We want the Jammu and Kashmir of Hari Singh that had acceded to India and included the PoK, some parts of which are now with China. It seemed that India had given up on these areas.”
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August - 29 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 29 said the Union Government was actively working for a political solution to Jammu and Kashmir-centric issues and expressed the hope the problem would be solved amicably before long, The Hindu reports. The Chief Minister expressed the hope that the Union Gover
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 29 said the Union Government was actively working for a political solution to Jammu and Kashmir-centric issues and expressed the hope the problem would be solved amicably before long, The Hindu reports. The Chief Minister expressed the hope that the Union Government would take positive steps to address the political issues in a sustained dialogue process, avoiding the mistakes of the past. “The Kashmir issue has political genesis …. Problem has become a complex one and requires sustained political efforts by all the stakeholders through a dialogue process to resolve it as per the aspirations of the people of the State,” he said asserting that India-Pakistan talks were imperative.
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August - 29 
U. K. Bansal, Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Home Ministry, said that dialogue was the only way to resolve the Kashmir issue, according to Daily Excelsior. "Dialogue is the only way to resolve all the issues. The sooner the dialogue is initiated the better it is,” he said, stress
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U. K. Bansal, Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Home Ministry, said that dialogue was the only way to resolve the Kashmir issue, according to Daily Excelsior. "Dialogue is the only way to resolve all the issues. The sooner the dialogue is initiated the better it is,” he said, stressing, "It is certain that you (separatists and protesters) have to come to the table for talks to resolve the issue. You cannot embark on a journey without a vehicle and dialogue is the vehicle for the solution."
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September - 15 
All Pakistani and religious channels were taken off air in Kashmir Valley following a direction from the State authorities to stop retransmission of those channels which are not registered with the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Official sources said the Pakistani channels were taken o
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All Pakistani and religious channels were taken off air in Kashmir Valley following a direction from the State authorities to stop retransmission of those channels which are not registered with the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Official sources said the Pakistani channels were taken off air by the cable operators after the office of the District Magistrate sent a reminder to them about the 2008 order banning retransmission of unregistered channels. A spokesman of the Cable TV Operators association here said so far they have taken off air 19 channels as per the directives of the District Administration. These include all Pakistani channels and nine religious channels of Sikhs and Hindus, he said.
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September - 15 
Police spokesman said that 33 persons, who were arrested during violent clashes in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district on September 13, were released on bail. "Police had arrested 33 persons involved in large scale arson in Tangmarg on Monday. All the accused were released on bail today," he informe
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Police spokesman said that 33 persons, who were arrested during violent clashes in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district on September 13, were released on bail. "Police had arrested 33 persons involved in large scale arson in Tangmarg on Monday. All the accused were released on bail today," he informed.
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September - 15 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the only path for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir is that of dialogue and discussion. "We are ready for dialogue with anybody or any group that does not espouse or practice violence, the Prime Minister said, reported Times of India.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the only path for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir is that of dialogue and discussion. "We are ready for dialogue with anybody or any group that does not espouse or practice violence, the Prime Minister said, reported Times of India.
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September - 19 
The Army on September 19 expressed the hope that Government will take a "correct" decision on the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) which it maintained was an "enabling provision" that is not "arbitrary". Army Chief General V. K. Singh said, "The question is under deliberation with the Gover
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The Army on September 19 expressed the hope that Government will take a "correct" decision on the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) which it maintained was an "enabling provision" that is not "arbitrary". Army Chief General V. K. Singh said, "The question is under deliberation with the Government. Everybody has a different opinion about it and I think our leadership is considering it in all aspects. It is an enabling provision. It is not something which is arbitrary and I think the Government will take a correct on what is to be done about it." Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Government said that neither did it have control over the Army nor was it deployed on its direction, The Hindu reported.
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September - 22 
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate end to the violence in Kashmir and appealed for restraint by all parties, Martin Nesirky, his spokesperson, told journalists, reported The Hindu. “The Secretary-General regrets the latest loss of life. He calls for an immediate end to violence
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate end to the violence in Kashmir and appealed for restraint by all parties, Martin Nesirky, his spokesperson, told journalists, reported The Hindu. “The Secretary-General regrets the latest loss of life. He calls for an immediate end to violence and urges calm and restraint by all concerned,” Nesirky said adding that Ban was “closely following the events.”
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September - 24 
In the S.K. Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar alone, 599 people were reported injured in the last three months. Sources in the hospital said 599 people, who received firearms injury, were admitted to the hospital. Of them, 23 died of their injuries. The hospital is still treating 31p
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In the S.K. Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar alone, 599 people were reported injured in the last three months. Sources in the hospital said 599 people, who received firearms injury, were admitted to the hospital. Of them, 23 died of their injuries. The hospital is still treating 31people. Also, a number of doctors were caught in stone-pelting incidents. Figures show that 46 ambulances, including those of Sri Mahraja Hari Singh Hospital, Bone and Joint Hospital and Directorate of Health Service were damaged in stone-pelting.
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September - 24 
Nearly 4,000 Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and 504 civilians were injured in the violent clashes in the Kashmir Valley in the past three months, according to The Hindu. This was stated by the Police in response to reports in a section of media that clashes has left 2000 pe
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Nearly 4,000 Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and 504 civilians were injured in the violent clashes in the Kashmir Valley in the past three months, according to The Hindu. This was stated by the Police in response to reports in a section of media that clashes has left 2000 people injured. A Police spokesman said the 504 civilians suffered injuries when Security Forces were engaged in controlling scores of law and order situations. Of them, 156 were injured in Srinagar alone. In Kulgam District, four sustained injuries. At the same time, “in the hundreds of violent incidents of stone-pelting and arson resorted to by miscreants, 2660 Police personnel suffered injuries, both grievous and other.” Again, Srinagar District topped with injuries to Policemen (640). It was followed by Baramulla (503) and Handwara (42). Similarly, 1351 CRPF personnel suffered serious and other injuries. “Besides, one Policeman lost his life in mob violence. One SHO Pattan Fayaz Ahmed was injured when militants fired at a mob,” the spokesman said. During this period, 78 pieces of built-up property, comprising 44 offices of various departments, 29 Police Stations, and five Police Posts were set ablaze. “Mobs set on fire and damaged 31 Government vehicles, including 22 Police vehicles. Not only this, 23 houses of policemen were torched or damaged, and nine private vehicles of Policemen set ablaze.
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September - 24 
Officials said schools would open from September 27 and that steps are being taken to end the cycle of violence. "The cycle of violence will have to end now and for that the administration is prepared to take necessary steps," Police added.
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Officials said schools would open from September 27 and that steps are being taken to end the cycle of violence. "The cycle of violence will have to end now and for that the administration is prepared to take necessary steps," Police added.
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September - 24 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to trigger blasts using trained women terrorists who will intermingle with protesters to carry out attacks as part of a strategy to intensify violence in Kashmir Valley, according to intelligence intercepts, reported Times of India. "It has come to the notice of
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to trigger blasts using trained women terrorists who will intermingle with protesters to carry out attacks as part of a strategy to intensify violence in Kashmir Valley, according to intelligence intercepts, reported Times of India. "It has come to the notice of the intelligence agencies through various inputs received that terrorists belonging to the LeT are likely to intermingle with the protesters," a brief report of the Army said on September 24. According to inputs received, the LeT operatives have sought permission from their handlers across the border to lob grenades or explode Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during demonstrations to trigger large scale casualties and incite protesters to resort to violence, it said. Such attacks are most likely to be carried out in close proximity to camps and posts of Security Forces so as to ensure that they face the brunt of the violence and are forced to retaliate. "This is likely to set in motion a chain of events leading to high rate of casualties," the report said. The report said that highly trained women terrorists, who are experts in handling of explosives, are likely to be at the forefront of this new strategy aimed at upping the ante by exponentially increasing the intensity of violence and consequently the number of casualties. The local operatives and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) have also been instructed to motivate the economically weaker sections of the populace including women to join the protests, it said.
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September - 25 
Announcing a eight-point Kashmir formula, the Centre on September 25 said a Group of Interlocutors led by an eminent persons will hold "sustained dialogue" with all sections of Jammu and Kashmir and also review deployment of security forces in the Valley, especially in Srinagar, reported Times Now.
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Announcing a eight-point Kashmir formula, the Centre on September 25 said a Group of Interlocutors led by an eminent persons will hold "sustained dialogue" with all sections of Jammu and Kashmir and also review deployment of security forces in the Valley, especially in Srinagar, reported Times Now. Unveiling a package of measures approved by the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) at its meeting in New Delhi in a bid to deal with the civil unrest in the Kashmir Valley, Home Minister P Chidambaram said the State Government will be advised to review the notification of areas as "Disturbed Areas". In a bid to reach out to the masses, the Centre also advised the State Government to release students and youth who have been arrested or detained for stone pelting and similar violations of law during the Valley unrest, and withdraw all charges against them. The State Government has also been advised to review cases of all Public Safety Act (PSA) detenues and withdraw detention orders in appropriate cases. "Government will appoint a Group of Interlocutors under the Chairmanship of an eminent person to begin the process of sustained dialogue with political parties, groups, students, civil society," Chidambaram added. The CCS decided to advice the State Government to immediately convene a meeting of the Unified Command and review the deployment of the Security Forces in Kashmir Valley, especially at Srinagar, with particular reference to descale bunkers and check points in the summer capital and other towns, the Home Minister said. Chidambaram said Government will grant ex-gratia of INR five lakh to the family of each of those killed in civil disturbances in Kashmir since June 11. On the issue of releasing people detained during the unrest, Chidambaram made it clear that there were only 245 people arrested or detained by the State Government out of whom 84 were in judicial custody, 110 in Police custody and 51 detained under the PSA. As part of the eight-point initiative, Chidambaram said two Special Task Forces--one each for Jammu region and Ladakh region--will be appointed to examine the developmental needs of the two regions, with particular reference to deficiencies in infrastructure and make suitable recommendations. Though, the ruling National Conference-Congress alliance along with the main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) welcomed the initiative, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) rejected Centre's eight-point formula to de-escalate the current turmoil in Kashmir terming it as an "eye wash" even as other separatist outfits maintained a studied silence.
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September - 26 
Daily Excelsior reports that differences came to the fore among separatists as Mohammad Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on September 26 took exception to All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's remarks that Jammu and Kashmir could not s
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Daily Excelsior reports that differences came to the fore among separatists as Mohammad Yasin Malik-led Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on September 26 took exception to All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's remarks that Jammu and Kashmir could not survive as an independent country. "We respect every leader and the party associated with the on-going movement in Kashmir. But, we request the leaders not to issue statements which can lead to chaos and confusion among the people," several JKLF leaders said in a statement. The leaders, without mentioning Geelani, were reacting to his interview to a private news channel on September 25 in which he had said Jammu and Kashmir would have to accede either to Pakistan or India as it could not survive as a sovereign State. The JKLF leaders said there were many countries smaller than Jammu and Kashmir in terms of resources, area and population which had survived. This is for the first time during the current unrest in the Valley that separatist leaders have publicly voiced their differences over resolution of the Kashmir issue.
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September - 26 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on September 26 said its personnel resort to firing only after exhausting all non-lethal methods of crowd control, according to Daily Excelsior. "There is a perception among some people, in particular among sections of civil society that CRPF is firing on unru
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on September 26 said its personnel resort to firing only after exhausting all non-lethal methods of crowd control, according to Daily Excelsior. "There is a perception among some people, in particular among sections of civil society that CRPF is firing on unruly mobs in Jammu and Kashmir at the first instance without using alternate methods. All non-lethal methods are used to disperse the mobs and firing is resorted to only when there is an imminent danger to life and property," CRPF Special Director General (DG) N. K. Tripathy said. The CRPF personnel along with the State Police were increasingly using non-lethal methods of crowd control in the Valley, he said adding, "It is presumed in some sections that CRPF uses force at the first sight of mobs. Some people have even criticised the force for going berserk. This is far from truth." "The situation in Jammu and Kashmir in recent months has been very disturbed and the law and order situation is in turmoil. Riotous mobs pelt stones on Security Force personnel on regular basis. More than 50 times, the CRPF camps have been attacked by mobs," the Special DG informed. He said over 1400 force personnel had been injured in the past three months in the State.
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September - 27 
The authorities started making preparations for re-opening educational institutions from September 27 (today) and conducting the annual examinations. The institutions were shut for over three months owing to strikes and curfew. The State Government has released the date-sheet for examinations for fo
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The authorities started making preparations for re-opening educational institutions from September 27 (today) and conducting the annual examinations. The institutions were shut for over three months owing to strikes and curfew. The State Government has released the date-sheet for examinations for four classes. “We have formulated a plan to reopen all the schools in the rural as well as urban areas, including Srinagar city, from tomorrow [Monday],” Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed said at a news conference.
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September - 28 
Daily Excelsior reports that the law and order situation in Kashmir Valley on September 28 remained by and large peaceful. Barring two stray incidents of stone pelting in Sopore town in Baramulla District and Darish Kadal area of Srinagar in which two persons were injured, Kashmir witnessed a peacef
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Daily Excelsior reports that the law and order situation in Kashmir Valley on September 28 remained by and large peaceful. Barring two stray incidents of stone pelting in Sopore town in Baramulla District and Darish Kadal area of Srinagar in which two persons were injured, Kashmir witnessed a peaceful day, official sources said. Curfew has been lifted from seven Districts of the Valley already while restrictions, which were in place in Budgam District since September 26, have also been lifted. Curfew was imposed in Srinagar city on September 12 and was extended to the entire Kashmir valley next day following widespread violence.
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September - 28 
On September 28, Jammu and Kashmir Government appealed to the separatists to come forward for dialogue to find a lasting solution to the Kashmir problem. "We call upon all the parties especially the separatists to come forward for dialogue so that lasting solution can be found and the state progress
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On September 28, Jammu and Kashmir Government appealed to the separatists to come forward for dialogue to find a lasting solution to the Kashmir problem. "We call upon all the parties especially the separatists to come forward for dialogue so that lasting solution can be found and the state progresses ahead", said the minister for rural development Ali Mohammad Sagar.
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September - 29 
An unnamed Police spokesman said that only 31 students were in Police custody in the Kashmir Valley while 363 others were bailed out. Thus, he said, 394 students were arrested, and 363 have been bailed out leaving only 31 in custody in whole of the Valley at present.
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An unnamed Police spokesman said that only 31 students were in Police custody in the Kashmir Valley while 363 others were bailed out. Thus, he said, 394 students were arrested, and 363 have been bailed out leaving only 31 in custody in whole of the Valley at present.
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September - 29 
Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy. As the law and order situation improved, the authorities lifted curfew from Kupwara and Ganderbal Districts. In addition, a Police spokesman said, "Curfew was relaxed in south, west and east zones of Srinagar city from 8.00 am to 10.00 am, but the relaxation was
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Kashmir Valley returned to normalcy. As the law and order situation improved, the authorities lifted curfew from Kupwara and Ganderbal Districts. In addition, a Police spokesman said, "Curfew was relaxed in south, west and east zones of Srinagar city from 8.00 am to 10.00 am, but the relaxation was later extended till further orders." Meanwhile, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ahmad Shah Geelani’s decision to exempt the day from strikes and protests saw a massive 26 per cent more students attend schools as many private educational institutions opened, two days after the Government announced its plans to restart learning process in the Valley even during curfew days. While only 41 per cent of the students had attended classes across Kashmir Valley on September 28, the figure on September 29 stood at 67 per cent.
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September - 29 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on September 29 indicated that it was ready for talks if the “government of India comes up with a meaningful offer of a dialogue process for resolution of the Kashmir issue,” The Hindu adds. In a statement issued after the JKLF's executive council meetin
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on September 29 indicated that it was ready for talks if the “government of India comes up with a meaningful offer of a dialogue process for resolution of the Kashmir issue,” The Hindu adds. In a statement issued after the JKLF's executive council meeting chaired by Chairman Yasin Malik, its spokesman said, “It will consider it [such an offer] and deliberate over it carefully.”
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September - 29 
The State Government on September 29 decided to release all the youth arrested for stone-pelting during the last four months, remove 16 Security Forces' bunkers from Srinagar city, constituted two committees to review the disturbed areas in the Valley and Jammu provinces under the Armed Forces Speci
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The State Government on September 29 decided to release all the youth arrested for stone-pelting during the last four months, remove 16 Security Forces' bunkers from Srinagar city, constituted two committees to review the disturbed areas in the Valley and Jammu provinces under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and review the cases of those persons detained under Public Safety Act (PSA), reported Daily Excelsior. The biggest reconciliatory move from the State Government came in the form of decision to immediately release over 50 youth, including 31 students, who were arrested on the charges of stone-pelting since June 11. Also, the mobile telephone services will be restored in Baramulla and Sopore towns immediately. The mobile services in these areas were suspended in July when the agitation began to intensify with violent protests becoming a daily routine.
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October - 5 
Militants of several groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), are waiting along the Line of Control (LoC) in a bid to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed senior army official said on October 5, according to Indian Express. "Operatives
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Militants of several groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), are waiting along the Line of Control (LoC) in a bid to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed senior army official said on October 5, according to Indian Express. "Operatives of several militant groups like LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, JeM and HuJI [Harkat-ul-Mujahideen], are positioned along the LoC and making desperate attempts everyday to cross the border. There are eight to nine militants in each group who keep attempting to get a chance to sneak into our territory," he said. He also noted that once they fail to succeed at one place due to high alertness of Indian troops, they immediately move to other locations to make a fresh attempt. He further pointed out, "Pakistan Security Forces are clearly involved in supporting terrorist activities to create insecurity in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Jammu region."
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October - 6 
Asserting that Kashmir was an outstanding issue requiring a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on October 6 said a dialogue process to address the external and internal dimensions needs to be started to resolve the matter. "It (Kashmir) is an outstanding issue which needs to be re
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Asserting that Kashmir was an outstanding issue requiring a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on October 6 said a dialogue process to address the external and internal dimensions needs to be started to resolve the matter. "It (Kashmir) is an outstanding issue which needs to be resolved. It is a political issue and cannot be addressed through development, employment or good governance only," Omar said winding up the two-day debate in the State Assembly on the prevailing law and order situation in Kashmir. Maintaining that separatists alone did not hold key to the resolution of the issue, he, however, said talks have to be initiated with them also. "It is an issue between India and Pakistan in which Jammu and Kashmir was getting smashed in between. An external dialogue process has also to be started," he said. The Chief Minister said nobody has been claiming that the talks should be focused on Kashmir only. "People from Jammu, Ladakh and Kargil, besides the Valley have to be involved in the settlement process and a solution acceptable to them and our neighbours (Pakistan) has to be found," he noted.
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October - 6 
Earlier in a written reply to the Assembly, Omar Abdullah on October 6 said his Government had ordered magisterial inquiries into 13 cases of alleged violation of human rights in the State in the past 20 months and taken action as per law in most cases. 13 magisterial inquiries were ordered during 2
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Earlier in a written reply to the Assembly, Omar Abdullah on October 6 said his Government had ordered magisterial inquiries into 13 cases of alleged violation of human rights in the State in the past 20 months and taken action as per law in most cases. 13 magisterial inquiries were ordered during 2009-10 to investigate alleged human rights violations leading to the killing of 19 people. He said the inquiries were in progress in four cases while action had been taken in the remaining as required under law. He also said a total of 98 civilians were killed during the unrest in the Valley between June 11 and October 4, 2010. The CM also said Kashmir had witnessed a cycle of violence since April instigated by separatists over alleged human rights violations. He also said a Commission of Inquiry had already been ordered into 17 cases of civilian casualties during law and order disturbances from June 11 to July 29, 2010.
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October - 7 
Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony, on October 7, urged the global community to persuade and compel Pakistan to dismantle all terror outfits there, reports Times of India. This reiteration of the long-standing demand comes in the wake of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's recent admissio
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Indian Defence Minister A. K. Antony, on October 7, urged the global community to persuade and compel Pakistan to dismantle all terror outfits there, reports Times of India. This reiteration of the long-standing demand comes in the wake of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's recent admission that his country had been training terrorists and pushing them into Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister added that there were 44 terrorist-training camps in Pakistan which needed to be dismantled and destroyed.
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October - 10 
Army Chief General V. K. Singh said that infiltration bids from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have increased during the last two months, with around 25 such incidents being witnessed in which nearly 40 militants were killed during the period. To deal with the situation, the A
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Army Chief General V. K. Singh said that infiltration bids from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have increased during the last two months, with around 25 such incidents being witnessed in which nearly 40 militants were killed during the period. To deal with the situation, the Army has evolved a strategy under which even if somebody manages to infiltrate the Indian Territory "he gets killed later on", he added. "As far as infiltration is concerned, we have controlled it to a large extent... In the last two months, there have been many attempts to infiltrate and we have achieved a lot of success also in this regard," he told reporters. He, however, did not give the figures preceding August. Talking about the last two months, he said, "we have had approximately 20-25 attempts and the total number of terrorists killed during this period has been about 35-40." Asked about reports suggesting that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, along with officials of Pakistan Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has been visiting terror camps situated along the LoC, General Singh said, "Salahuddin is on the other side... We are not worried with whom he goes around. If he tries to infiltrate, he would also be dealt within the same way his accomplices are."
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October - 13 
Faced with the leadership crisis, decreasing number of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres and lack of local support in many pockets of the Jammu and Kashmir, the terrorists have made a shift in their operational strategy while over 450-500 trained armed militants are reportedly
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Faced with the leadership crisis, decreasing number of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres and lack of local support in many pockets of the Jammu and Kashmir, the terrorists have made a shift in their operational strategy while over 450-500 trained armed militants are reportedly waiting at the launching pads on that side along the Line of Control (LoC) in the South of Pir Panjal range, reported Daily Excelsior. "There has been a shift in the strategy of militants due to lack of considerable local support from the populace in the hinterland. They are not getting hideouts, food and shelter in the populated areas. Top terrorist leadership has been wiped out and the lower cadre is at the run. They have now changed strategy of mingling with the crowd and processionists, instigate them to resort to violence and stone pelting", General Officer Commanding (16 Corps) and Security Advisor Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy said at Nagrota, near Jammu on October 13. The Corps Commander also said that the intra-organisational rivalries mostly between LeT and HM have also created problems for them in carrying on their activities. Both the outfits are unable to get new recruits and adequate support from the over ground workers or the local support. The recent spurt in violent crowd in parts of Poonch and Kashmir Valley gave sufficient inputs regarding mixing of such elements with the crowd and indulging in destruction of public property, attacks on forces and instigating youth to stoning, making them their soft targets. While referring to the impact of disturbances in Kashmir Valley, he said that it had a very little effect on this side of the Pir Panjal, which divides the Valley and Jammu region. The protests in Kashmir have disrupted the economy, tourism and other development activities, which otherwise was at peak during 2008, 2009 and first half of 2010. In reply to question he said as per intelligence inputs and intercepts nearly 450-500 trained armed terrorists are waiting to cross over to this side at the launching pads along the Line of Control (LoC) in south of Pir Panjal. There may be almost equal number of militants across the LoC on the north of Pir Panjal but these figures may not be accurate. When asked about the infiltration status in Jammu and Rajouri-Poonch sectors, he said that infiltration attempts have been increased but there was sharp decline in the terrorist violence. There was no let up in the anti-terrorist operations and since January 2010, nearly 227 militants have been eliminated along LoC and the interior areas in the State. He however, claimed that infiltration level was almost zero but in view of human error some times or mountainous topography of the area along LoC in Poonch and Rajouri, a few number may have been able to cross over to this side. When asked about the involvement of women in militancy, he said, "We do not have confirmation about them being active in terrorism but some of them may be working as over ground workers".
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October - 19 
The newly appointed three-member panel of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on October 19 said a comprehensive and political settlement of the Kashmir dispute through largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion tops its agenda, according to Times of India. "The tight focus will be f
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The newly appointed three-member panel of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on October 19 said a comprehensive and political settlement of the Kashmir dispute through largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion tops its agenda, according to Times of India. "The tight focus will be for seeking a political outcome so that we put this dispute well and truly behind us," said senior journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, who along with academician Radha Kumar and information commissioner M. M. Ansari, met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram. Padgaonkar said the Home Minister gave an extensive idea of the mandate for the group. "The mandate, to put very simply, is that our group will hold the largest possible consultations with all sections of opinion in Jammu and Kashmir and the focus of this dialogue is to seek as large area of agreement as you can to get to arrive at a comprehensive, political settlement of the Kashmir dispute," he explained. He said, the panel's approach and focus will be a political one, and "we will, therefore, be engaging with opinion leaders, political leaders, civil society groups and others in order to carry forward this dialogue". "We will be talking also to the political leaders who were part of the all-party delegation to J&K and get a sense of how they assessed the situation. Armed with these wide consultations from the basis of what we learn, we shall then proceed to Srinagar," Padgaonkar said. The team is likely to make its first trip to Srinagar next week. The group of three interlocutors will have a mandate of one year and hold consultations with all sections of opinion in the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir – Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley, adds The Hindu.
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October - 20 
The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on October 20 said the three interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir have been tasked with a job to chart a course towards finding a political solution and there were no "red lines" to the panel, according to Daily Excelsior. "There are no red lines. Their main brie
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The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on October 20 said the three interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir have been tasked with a job to chart a course towards finding a political solution and there were no "red lines" to the panel, according to Daily Excelsior. "There are no red lines. Their main brief is to chart a course towards a political solution. All the rest is in aid of a political solution," he told reporters. "There is a political problem and we have to find a political solution," Chidambaram said. "They will gather every shade of opinion on how to find a political solution to the issue of J&K. There are no red lines," the Home Minister said. Chidambaram also kept the option of appointment of a fourth interlocutor open. "We may, I stand by may," he said when asked about the possibility of inducting one more interlocutor to the present three-member team.
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October - 21 
A JeM ‘commander’ said the militants were on a mission to attack Army installations, including the headquarters of Army's 15 Corps at Badamibagh in Srinagar. ”The three ultras were part of six fidayeen (suicide) militants who were assigned the job of carrying out attacks on Badamibagh cantonment and
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A JeM ‘commander’ said the militants were on a mission to attack Army installations, including the headquarters of Army's 15 Corps at Badamibagh in Srinagar. ”The three ultras were part of six fidayeen (suicide) militants who were assigned the job of carrying out attacks on Badamibagh cantonment and Haft Chinar Army camp in Srinagar," operational chief of JeM Sajjad Afghani said in a statement to local media. He said ‘commander’ Yusuf Badni, Qari Mumtaz, Asadullah Afghani, Saiful Islam Baber and Osama were to carry out attacks in Srinagar and uniform, vehicles, communication equipment and logistic support was provided to them. "An informer tipped off Police and Qari Mumtaz and Asadullah Afghani were killed in Malroo encounter," Afghani added. He threatened that the outfit will carry out attacks on the Army installations in the city and elsewhere in the Valley in near future.
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October - 21 
Anti- India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK), are being run, Army Chief Gen V. K. Singh disclosed on October 21, according to PTI. "Currently, 42 terrorist training camps are located in Pakistan/PoK. Inputs
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Anti- India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK), are being run, Army Chief Gen V. K. Singh disclosed on October 21, according to PTI. "Currently, 42 terrorist training camps are located in Pakistan/PoK. Inputs reveal that some new camps have also been established in PoK for undertaking terrorist training," he said in an interview. Pakistan has "invested heavily in the proxy war against India" and there has been "no substantial effort" by it to act against terror groups which operate from its soil and are used as a "strategic tool" by that country. Noting that Pakistan perceives Kashmir as an "unfinished agenda", he said, adding, "It is assessed that Pakistan will continue to foster terrorism against India and the terrorist infrastructure is likely to remain intact in the foreseeable future." Now even women are being trained to wage Pakistan's proxy war against India. General Singh said infiltration has gone up recently and around 600 terrorists are waiting at "launch pads" in PoK along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border to sneak into India. "Launch pads are used extensively for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmirand are located all along the Line of Control and parts of International Border," he said, adding "As on date, approximately 600 terrorists are located in the launch pads, poised for infiltration in the near future." Talking about infiltration, he said it has recently gone up, with 10 incidents being recorded in June, six in July and 33 in August. General Singh felt that about 20-25 infiltration attempts had succeeded, which is indicated by the fact that 12 to 15 terrorists were killed in the last 15-20 days. "This shows people have come from somewhere," he said. Significantly, August witnessed the peak of stone-pelting incidents and other forms of agitation in the Kashmir Valley, which also was being fuelled from across the border. To a question on cease-fire violations by Pakistan in the recent months along the LoC and International Border, he said these are "generally in few specific areas and we are trying to ensure that these remain confined as also reduce altogether." He said the ceasefire has generally been holding out except for a "few aberrations".
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October - 21 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the newly-appointed interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir should be given a "chance" even as the panel said it would approach all shades of opinion with an "open mind and a big heart". "Home Minister (P. Chidambaram) has repeatedly maintained that it (Kashmir) is a pol
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the newly-appointed interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir should be given a "chance" even as the panel said it would approach all shades of opinion with an "open mind and a big heart". "Home Minister (P. Chidambaram) has repeatedly maintained that it (Kashmir) is a political problem and will get a political solution. Let us give it a chance," Omar said in a veiled appeal to separatists to engage in talks with the interlocutors during their visit to the Valley
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October - 21 
Syed Ali Shah Geelani gave a call for their boycott, adds PTI. Describing the exercise as a ploy of the Government to gain time, Geelani said there was “no sincerity” towards finding a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem. “I am announcing from the platform of this convention on Kashmir that no
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani gave a call for their boycott, adds PTI. Describing the exercise as a ploy of the Government to gain time, Geelani said there was “no sincerity” towards finding a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem. “I am announcing from the platform of this convention on Kashmir that nobody should meet the interlocutors when they visit the State. Do they not know what people in Kashmir want? What will these interlocutors do in their one-year-long mandate? They want to meet students, shopkeepers and everyone else but what do they want to know?” Geelani was speaking at “Convention on Kashmir – Azadi: The only Way,” organised by the Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP) in New Delhi.
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October - 22 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 22 said the Police would take action in accordance with law over the speeches made by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others, reports The Hindu. Referring to Geelani’s speech at a seminar in New Delhi on October 21, he said, "If it is established prima facie t
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on October 22 said the Police would take action in accordance with law over the speeches made by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others, reports The Hindu. Referring to Geelani’s speech at a seminar in New Delhi on October 21, he said, "If it is established prima facie that the laws have been violated, the Delhi Police will take action in accordance with the law.''
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October - 23 
About 1400 militants from different parts of the State with majority of them drawn from Kashmir Valley were still putting up in training camps of various outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Daily Excelsior reported on October 24. Some of them have been readied by Pakistan Army a
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About 1400 militants from different parts of the State with majority of them drawn from Kashmir Valley were still putting up in training camps of various outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Daily Excelsior reported on October 24. Some of them have been readied by Pakistan Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to push them into the Indian side from the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB). This has been disclosed by Abdul Waris alias Tauseef Illahi son of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Kishtwar and Musarat Hussain Zargar alias Firdous son of Ghulam Qadir, a resident of Gandoh, Doda, the two close confidant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) supremo Syed Salahuddin during their continued interrogation by the Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu. Illahi and Zargar, who had taken aerial route to enter India from Pakistan via Nepal and subsequently reached Jammu from New Delhi where they were arrested, were reported to have disclosed that majority of 1400 militants from Jammu and Kashmir were affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM outfits while the number of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants has considerably gone down as its cadre have mostly diverted to the LeT outfit. According to them, some new militant groups have also cropped up in Pakistan and PoK but their strength was not much significant. Meanwhile, Army Chief General V K Singh said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is being used as a "beating stick" by the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. "We are unnecessarily playing into the hands of separatists for whom this is a beating stick," he stated. The AFSPA was being "unnecessarily demonised" although it had "nothing to do with the present unrest (in Kashmir)", he said
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October - 31 
Meanwhile, apprehending rise in infiltration attempts before the closure of the passes, General- Officer-in-Command (GOC, 16 Core) Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy on October 31 said there would be no change in the strategy in countering infiltration attempts from across the border along Line of Con
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Meanwhile, apprehending rise in infiltration attempts before the closure of the passes, General- Officer-in-Command (GOC, 16 Core) Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy on October 31 said there would be no change in the strategy in countering infiltration attempts from across the border along Line of Control (LoC). ''As the previous strategy remained successful and helped Army in foiling almost all infiltration attempts and eliminating terrorists including the top ‘commanders’, there will be no change in it,'' he told reporters. ''Pressure will definitely be on Pir Panjal Range as passes will close with the onset of winters but we are equipped to meet any eventuality,'' the GOC said. He added that the over 700-km of LoC is being well manned by the Army.
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October - 31 
Militants in Jammu and Kashmir expressed their willingness to present a "peace plan" during their meeting with the group of interlocutors appointed by the Centre, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details about their meetings with those from militant groups, one of the interlocutors Dilip Padgaonkar s
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Militants in Jammu and Kashmir expressed their willingness to present a "peace plan" during their meeting with the group of interlocutors appointed by the Centre, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details about their meetings with those from militant groups, one of the interlocutors Dilip Padgaonkar said, "The first time we met guys from terrorist organisations. They said would you mind coming again once. We need to talk to you. So we went a second time. And the second time, during an hour and a half, something quite surprising took place which was one of those guys who acted as spokesperson of one of these organisations said to us that they would like to submit to us also a peace plan."
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November - 2 
The interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on November 2 submitted their report to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram after their maiden visit to the State, with their leader Dileep Padgaonkar saying he is "hopeful" of a solution of the issue but did not have a "magic formula", according to Daily E
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The interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on November 2 submitted their report to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram after their maiden visit to the State, with their leader Dileep Padgaonkar saying he is "hopeful" of a solution of the issue but did not have a "magic formula", according to Daily Excelsior. The three-member group briefed Chidambaram about its visit to J&K and presented its report which included recommendations. "This was our first visit to the State. We gave our set of recommendations," Padgaonkar said but refused to divulge details about the contents of the report. The interlocutors undertook their six-day visit to the State from October 23.
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November - 6 
The Urdu Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on November 6 reported that hundreds of students, including foreigners are being trained in militant camps in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), to wage jihad (Islamic holy war) against India. According to the
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The Urdu Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on November 6 reported that hundreds of students, including foreigners are being trained in militant camps in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), to wage jihad (Islamic holy war) against India. According to the report, after a lull, several militant outfits have now again raised their heads and increased their activities in and around Muzaffarabad. However, the Pakistani authorities denied the report as "baseless".
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November - 7 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be withdrawn from some areas in the State with a rider that the Army could step in again if the situation so warranted, according to Daily Excelsior. "I think the time has come where we can start to o
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be withdrawn from some areas in the State with a rider that the Army could step in again if the situation so warranted, according to Daily Excelsior. "I think the time has come where we can start to objectively look at areas from where the AFSPA can be removed with the understanding that if there is a situation requiring the Army to intervene, we can make a temporary sort of return to that," Omar said. Commenting on opposition to the withdrawal of AFSPA, the Chief Minister said, "No right-thinking person can turn around and tell you that AFSPA should be revoked in one shot. It is not possible at a point where you still have militant encounters and things like that going on. The overnight revocation of the AFSPA from the entire State is not possible. He, however, said there are areas where the Army has "virtually no presence and virtually no role to play". "It is in those areas that we are contemplating withdrawing the Disturbed Areas Act which will then automatically mean that the AFSPA does not apply there," the Chief Minister said. Omar also said the State Government has started moving back the forces and the recent dismantling of 16 bunkers in Srinagar was a first step. "We hope to continue until we reach a level where the visible presence is greatly reduced," he said.
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November - 7 
Times of India reports that describing APHC-Mirwaiz as pro-resolution, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on November 7 sought Obama's help in facilitating a tripartite dialogue involving India, Pakistan and Kashmir. ''We don't want the US's direct involvement in Kashmir but want it to help the tripartite dialogu
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Times of India reports that describing APHC-Mirwaiz as pro-resolution, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on November 7 sought Obama's help in facilitating a tripartite dialogue involving India, Pakistan and Kashmir. ''We don't want the US's direct involvement in Kashmir but want it to help the tripartite dialogue. Peace in South Asia is possible only if the Kashmir issue is resolved. Considering the trust deficit between India and Pakistan, the US alone can mediate,'' said the Mirwaiz to reporters at his home.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaking at a press conference he addressed with US President Barack Obama said India was neither "afraid of word K" nor opposed to holding talks, Times of India reports. "But it is our request that Pakistan cannot talk with India while the terrorist machinery is still
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaking at a press conference he addressed with US President Barack Obama said India was neither "afraid of word K" nor opposed to holding talks, Times of India reports. "But it is our request that Pakistan cannot talk with India while the terrorist machinery is still active on its soil," he said. Meanwhile, answering a question at the press conference, Obama stuck to his line that the US had no role in Kashmir or any desire to impose a solution. "The US cannot impose solutions to these problems. I have indicated to the prime minister that we are happy to play any role the parties think is appropriate in reducing tensions. It is in the interest of the two countries, the region and the US," Obama said. But reflecting his own evidently deep convictions, he added that the US would be "happy to play any role in reducing tension" in Kashmir that the two sides consider appropriate.
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November - 8 
Separately, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that mediation of US on Kashmir was not acceptable but Obama could facilitate a dialogue between India and Pakistan which the Americans had done at the height of Kargil war (1999) with the then US President Bill Clinton summoning Pakistan Premier Nawaz S
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Separately, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that mediation of US on Kashmir was not acceptable but Obama could facilitate a dialogue between India and Pakistan which the Americans had done at the height of Kargil war (1999) with the then US President Bill Clinton summoning Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif to Washington. The Chief Minister said he stood by his statement on accession of Jammu and Kashmir made in the Legislative Assembly and declared that he has no regrets for it. He said Rehabilitation Policy for the youth, who had gone across the Line of Control (LoC) will soon become a State policy and was likely to be adopted in the next Cabinet meeting. "Hopefully, the policy will be cleared in the next Cabinet meeting and will become a State policy’’, he added.
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November - 10 
Meanwhile, Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir held discussions with several delegations of political and religious organizations in Kargil District who opposed any move to divide the State along ethnic, regional, religious or linguistic lines. "We opposed any move to divide the State, which
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Meanwhile, Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir held discussions with several delegations of political and religious organizations in Kargil District who opposed any move to divide the State along ethnic, regional, religious or linguistic lines. "We opposed any move to divide the State, which should remain as one unit and the Government of India should hold comprehensive dialogue process for resolving the political issue faced by the State," Chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, Kachoo Ahmad Ali Khan said after meeting two interlocutors, Radha Kumar and M M Ansari. Dileep Padgaonkar, who heads the three-member panel and is out of the country, will join the team later.
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November - 10 
Meanwhile, even after 40 days of their conditional release ordered by the Unified Command for a period of three months under the PSA, two stone pelters, Firdous Shah and Manzoor Ahmed, remained confined to Kot Bhalwal jail as no one from their families have turned up to fill a bond and give two sure
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Meanwhile, even after 40 days of their conditional release ordered by the Unified Command for a period of three months under the PSA, two stone pelters, Firdous Shah and Manzoor Ahmed, remained confined to Kot Bhalwal jail as no one from their families have turned up to fill a bond and give two sureties (by the parents) for their release from the jail. Release of a total of 12 PSA detenues for a period of three months was ordered by the Unified Command. Release of Shabir Shah from Kot Bhalwal jail was also delayed as he had declined to meet the conditions on the ground that he had never asked for the release and was not a stone pelter. Later, the Government had waived off conditions for his release on parole for one month due to sickness of his mother. Sources said the Government could review PSA cases of some more detenues shortly. Further, Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said the cases of 50 to 60 separatists and stone pelters will be reviewed from time to time depending upon the situation.
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