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January - 1 
The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The Police and paramilitary forces will be dealing with
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The State is preparing for a crowd control system. "We are going to shift to non-lethal means," Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda told Police officers at a meeting in Jammu last week. "The non-lethal weapons would be an asset,” he added. The Police and paramilitary forces will be dealing with possible street protests, while the Army will be taking on militants in the hinterland. According to an unnamed senior Government official, "In the given situation, Security Forces are required in substantive numbers and any reduction will have serious repercussions." There had been a reduction of 30,000 troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009.
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January - 2 
Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor Bhat, at a seminar organised by the Jammu and Kas
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Chief spokesman of Hurriyat Conference Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat on January 2 said that “our own people” killed Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, Abdul Gani Lone, and academicians like Abdul Ahad Wani has created a flutter in Kashmir, reports The Hindu. Professor Bhat, at a seminar organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in Srinagar to pay tributes to one of its ideologues, Professor Wani, had said: “Lone sahib, Mirwaiz [Mohammad] Farooq, and Professor Wani were not killed by the Army or the police. They were targeted by our own people. The story is a long one, but we have to tell the truth.” He added, “If you want to free the people of Kashmir from sentimentalism bordering on insanity, you have to speak the truth. Here I am letting it out. The present movement against India was started by us killing our intellectuals.” Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, father of the Hurriyat Conference's current chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was killed by “unidentified gunmen” on May 21, 1990. Lone was killed on the same day in 2002 during the anniversary of the late Mirwaiz. Wani was killed on December 31, 1993, by unidentified assailants.
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January - 3 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battalions of Police will be ready during next two month
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on January 3 that five out of 10 Districts of Jammu region were completely free of militancy while in other Districts the militancy has sharply declined even as he announced that five special battalions of Police will be ready during next two months to meet the law and order situation and take up the challenge posed by stone throwers in future, reports Daily Excelsior. ‘‘Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur Districts are totally free of militancy in Jammu region. On infiltration, the police chief said 48 infiltration attempts were reported last as year as compared to 100 during 2009 recording a drop of 52 per cent. After the largest ever single year drop in militancy related incidents percentage wise in 2007 when 1092 incidents were reported as compared to 1667 in 2006, the number came down to 708 in 2008, 499 in 2009 and 488 in 2010. in 2009, 232 militants including several top commanders were killed. The civilian killings came down from 90 in 2008 to 71 in 2009 and 47 in 2010.Security forces also suffered lowest ever losses in 21 years. Twenty brave policemen laid down their lives last year while fighting militants.
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January - 6 
Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Daily Excelsior. "I am surprised that the separatist
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Accusing separatists of adopting double standards on dialogue for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked them to hold talks with the Centre's interlocutors, saying the panel is not bound by redlines, reported Daily Excelsior. "I am surprised that the separatists can talk to Parliamentarians, who have taken oath of Indian constitution and treat Kashmir as an integral part of the country. What is the harm in talking to the interlocutors, who have no boundaries or redlines," Omar said. Omar said the separatists should hold talks with the three interlocutors appointed by the Centre as their recommendations go to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "I want to tell (hard line Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah) Geelani that these double standards (on dialogue) will not work," he said. The Centre appointed veteran journalist Dileep Padgaonkar, academician Radha Kumar and former Information Commissioner M M Ansari as interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir in October 2010, following the summer unrest in the Valley, to interact with all sections of the state for finding a lasting solution to Kashmir issue.
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January - 10 
Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the ongoing "freedom struggle" to its logical conclusi
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Accusing the Centre of pushing the youth in Jammu and Kashmir to wall, the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 10 advised the youth against taking up arms and called for peaceful means to take the ongoing "freedom struggle" to its logical conclusion, according to Daily Excelsior. "New Delhi has unleashed State terror to force the youth to take up arms…It is a conspiracy against our peaceful struggle and therefore the youth should restraint from taking any such step which will provide a handle to India to malign our movement," Geelani said. He said many a youth had come to meet him and complained that there was no scope for peaceful struggle. "They were disappointed with peaceful ways and want to pick up guns but I advised them against it," the APHC-G chairman said. Geelani is under house arrest for the past 127 days.
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January - 10 
Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
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Geelani has also called for a state-wide shutdown on January 15 against the ‘arrests of youth and human rights violations’, adds Times of India. "I urge people to observe a complete bandh on Jan 15," Geelani said.
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January - 13 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repeat of events that unfolded over past three summers
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 13 said the unrests that rocked the Kashmir valley every summer for the past three years will not be allowed to be repeated in 2011 and any attempt to disturb peace will be defeated. "We will not allow the repeat of events that unfolded over past three summers on one pretext or the other. We will defeat the people who have started preparations for creating unrest in (coming) summer," Omar said while addressing the newly inducted Police personnel.
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January - 13 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also on decline," Khoda said. He said as a result of the
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that in 2010 the State recorded the lowest ever militancy-related incidents in the last 21 years. "In 2010, all-time low militancy-related incidents were recorded. Other parameters of militancy are also on decline," Khoda said. He said as a result of the "law and order experience" during the 2010 summer unrest, the training of Police personnel has been changed and stress has been laid on riot control techniques and use of non-lethal weapons. "Special training has been provided to them in use of personnel riot control gear and non-lethal weapons and the aim is to protect the lives of civilians while maintaining law and order," he said.
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January - 14 
Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarters operating in the State. Singh said care will hav
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Army chief General V. K. Singh, later in the day, said although he was unaware of the Ministry of Home Affairs plan to reduce paramilitary presence in J&K, he was sure any such step would be taken after discussions in the Unified Command Head Quarters operating in the State. Singh said care will have to be taken to ensure that "extra pressure" is not put on the "already-stretched" Army, and only forces which are "dispensable" are removed from J&K. "As for the Army, we are deployed on the borders and the hinterland as per the threat perception. Though we have been able to check infiltration to a large extent, we do not feel we have to cut down our forces at this point in time," said General Singh.
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January - 14 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&K. Talking to a local news agency on telephone, Sa
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin has said frequent strikes and shutdowns diluted the summer agitation in Kashmir. The HM ‘chief’, who is based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was now preparing a new plan to create trouble in J&K. Talking to a local news agency on telephone, Salahuddin said the 'summer movement' was based on wrong strategy and emotions. "I gave good advice to my friends but they did not listen to me. They now regret it. No nation can remain dependent on constant strikes. So we have to sit and carve out a result-oriented programme," he said. As a first step, he asked the separatist leaders to join hands and put forth a common agenda before the people of Kashmir. "The separatist leaders should unite on the basis of 1993 constitution of Hurriyat Conference," HM ‘chief’ said.
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January - 14 
The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measure (CBM), reports Times of India. "As a CBM in J&K
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The Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on January 14 said that Union Government is panning to reduce the presence of paramilitary forces in populated areas of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by 25 percent over the next 12 months as a confidence-building measure (CBM), reports Times of India. "As a CBM in J&K, the strength of the security forces would come down by 25%. We would like to reduce it as soon as possible depending on the ground situation," Pillai said. Pillai`s announcements are part of the Government’s eight-point agenda, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security in September 2010 to improve the overall situation in J&K. As per the agenda, the Government will periodically review the deployment of security forces in the Kashmir Valley, especially Srinagar, with particular attention to reducing the number of bunkers and checkpoints, and notification of areas declared as disturbed. 16 bunkers of paramilitary forces have been removed from Srinagar since September.
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January - 15 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai regarding troops reducti
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General K. T. Parnaik has said that time was not right to go for 25 per cent reduction in troops in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Daily Excelsior .Responding to the statement of Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai regarding troops reduction, the Army Commander on January 15 said, "I don't think it is right time to go for troops reduction in J&K. Relocation of troops always exists in the forces and depends upon the requirement and is dynamic process. It may be somebody's opinion or perception but we think there is no scope for reduction of troops at this moment." Replying to another question, the Army Commander said, "I will not comment anything about cut in para-military forces or police in J&K as it was not in his domain. If they feel like going for the cut, they can. Being Army Commander, I can only say any thing about the Army troops", he added. While referring to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Jammu and Kashmir, General Parnaik said Army was working under pressing and adverse situation in Jammu and Kashmir. For performing under such difficult situation, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act was very essential.
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January - 17 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. Talking to the
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Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu Sector, Dinesh Kumar, on January 17 said that no directions have been received from the Force Headquarters (Delhi) or the Union Home Ministry regarding pull out of CRPF battalions from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State. Talking to the Daily Excelsior the IG said, "We have received no such directions regarding pull out of the CRPF battalions from any part so far. Some officials at the Home Ministry must have issued statement regarding cut in para-military forces in the J&K State but we have also learnt it from media. No any direction has been received by us from the Force headquarters or the Home Ministry", he maintained. "I would rather say that nothing of the sort was heard regarding forces cut in the State. We personally feel that some more forces would be needed in view of the challenges being posed here", the IG added. When asked about any earlier move regarding pull out of some companies or battalions, the IG said about 40 per cent of the total CRPF force (nearly 80 Battalions), have been deployed in J&K out of the total 216 in the country. Some time back, there was demand of 10 battalions of the Force in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] hit States including Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. It was then proposed to withdraw some battalions from here. Thereafter, the decision was reviewed and no such proposal came here.
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January - 19 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate families, reported Times of India. ''We took a sample
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 19 rubbished the perception that stone-pelters on Srinagar streets in 2010 summer were well-to-do, educated youth, saying a Government survey had proved they were jobless men from poor and mostly illiterate families, reported Times of India. ''We took a sample size — about 200-odd — of those injured and looked at their backgrounds,'' he said, adding, about 70 percent of them had uneducated mothers and about 60 per cent or more were from families where both father and the mother were uneducated. Omar said most protesters hadn't reached high school. ''This meant that an overwhelming majority (of protesters) came from families with no support system. Then they had no real hope for the future themselves. He, however, conceded that there might have been some educated youth involved as well with some economic opportunities as an incentive. The stone-throwers weren't driven by alienation alone and the unrest had no correlation to militancy, he said. ''In spite of the four-month agitation, militancy figures vis-a-vis 2009 are roughly the same. There is a marginal increase or decrease in some categories that we access, but there is no spurt in militancy,'' he argued. On troops cut he said that the State Government is ready to put in more than 5,000 locally-recruited Policemen, trained as commandos, to tackle possible separatist protests like the ones seen in 2010, and fill the void that will be created when the Centre pulls out paramilitary forces from the Valley and parts of Jammu. In fact, nearly 40,000 personnel (both from Army and paramilitary) had been relocated from populated areas in the State in 2009 when there was a period of calm. They all had to move in again after street violence erupted in 2010. Removal of bunkers, revoking the operation of Disturbed Areas Act from some urban areas and recruitment of local youths in State Police, paramilitary forces and Army are some of the other measures that are at different stages of implementation. Asked about his Government’s stand on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Omar said "it is not a mere political cry for my Government. It is a reflection of the sentiments of people who want to get rid of the laws that were imposed two decades back when the situation was abnormal", adds Daily Excelsior. Favouring amendments AFSPA or its removal from some areas of the State, Omar said, "As the semblance of normalcy was visible on the ground we have already starting reducing the number of boots on the ground. Dismantling of some bunkers from city and adjoining areas was the first step in the process and we hope to continue until we reach a level where the visible presence is greatly reduced at least.”
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January - 21 
Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and Kashmir. The current issue is now reduction of par
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Defence Minister A. K. Antony categorically ruled out any further troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that Defence Ministry had already reduced nearly 30,000 troops in the State. "Already a number of Army personnel were reduced in Jammu and Kashmir. The current issue is now reduction of para-military forces. Do not mix up both the issues. We had already reduced nearly 30,000 Army personnel (in Jammu and Kashmir). At this moment, there is no proposal before us (to reduce the number further)’’, Antony added. "It’s a national security (issue) and there are people studying the security situation on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir’’, the Defence Minister added further. Recently, Home Secretary G K Pillai had stated that the Centre was considering a proposal to reduce 25 per cent troops in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army Generals have also opposed any troop cut in Jammu and Kashmir.
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January - 21 
The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the State along ethnic or religious lines but felt people'
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The team of Interlocutors, appointed by the Government in October 2010 to find a political settlement to Kashmir, said most of the people they met were not concerned about implementation of the United Nations (UN) resolutions and division of the State along ethnic or religious lines but felt people's empowerment can address the vexed issue. "As regards a permanent, political settlement in Jammu and Kashmir, a small but vocal section of opinion harped on UN resolutions, plebiscite and self-determination resulting in independence for the state as it existed before August 1947. By and large, however, most people we spoke to did not refer to that option," chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said. Padgaonkar along with former Information Commissioner M. M. Ansari was addressing a press conference at the end of their fourth visit to the State which began early this week.
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January - 24 
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number of militants operating in the Kashmir valley, he s
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Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir frontier, Baljit Singh said that troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) remained on high alert to foil any infiltration attempt by militants waiting near the border. About the exact number of militants operating in the Kashmir valley, he said nothing can be said for sure. But there could be around 250 to 300, he said adding nobody has done exact head count.
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January - 26 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiate interaction with all shades of opinion should be
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for utilizing present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically. "The institution of Interlocutors created by the Union Government to initiate interaction with all shades of opinion should be utilized earnestly to find out solution to the issues", he said and appealed the separatists to rise to the occasion and play their role in bringing about peace and tranquillity in the State. "I hope that you will become the part of dialogue and contribute for better future of the State)”, he told the separatists.
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January - 27 
Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps on the other side are wound up and Pakistan stops i
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Army Chief General V K Singh describing the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir said though the scenario has improved, there was no question of withdrawing Army troops from there, reports Daily Excelsior. "The day the 42 terror camps on the other side are wound up and Pakistan stops its proxy war that would be the time to withdraw. At the moment, we don’t think there is a need for troop reductions," the Army chief said in an interview with Headlines Today on January 27. "There should be reduction in Central Paramilitary Forces to reduce the visibility factor," he added. Pointing out that it was impossible for terror camps to function without the support of elements in Pakistan, Singh said it was in India’s diplomatic interest that a dialogue process with Pakistan was kept active. "If fundamentalists gain power in Pakistan, it is bad for both countries," he further said. On the achievements of the Army in the State, Singh said, "Militarily, we have achieved a great deal. Rural areas didn’t erupt" during the stone-pelting protests in the urban areas.”
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January - 30 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," Geelani said in a statement. Pressing for release o
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on January 30 said a political solution was the only way out to resolve the Kashmir problem. "A political solution is the only way out for resolving the Kashmir problem," Geelani said in a statement. Pressing for release of political prisoners, he said "their imprisonment cannot lead to resolution of the Kashmir problem." He also demanded revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the Public Safety Act alleging 85 per cent of the people were jailed under these provisions.
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January - 31 
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State. "We have given up on aid for the project. We had
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The Jammu & Kashmir Government has abandoned the INR 740 crore integrated watershed development project after the World Bank sought a disclaimer from the Union Government that the aid plan would not recognize India's territorial claim over the State. "We have given up on aid for the project. We had approached the Union Government in 2009 for a disclaimer undertaking to be given to the World Bank. The Central leadership had promised us that it would ask the World Bank to drop the clause, but there was no progress. So we decided to give up the project,'' Jammu & Kashmir forest minister Mian Altaf Ahmad told Times of India
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February - 1 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable if a lasting and enduring solution to the problem
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 1 emphasised that "political solutions for the problems besetting" the State have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis, Daily Excelsior reported. "Political discussions are inescapable if a lasting and enduring solution to the problem of militancy in the State is to be achieved. I would, therefore, once again emphasise that political solutions for the problems besetting Jammu and Kashmir have to be worked out on a pragmatic basis," he said while addressing the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security in New Delhi.
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February - 1 
Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of India. Of the three militants two identified as local
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Sopore Superintendent of Police (SP) Altaf Khan on February 1 said that the Police have identified the killers of two sisters, Arifa and Akhtar, who were, as reported earlier, killed on January 31 in Sopore in Baramulla District, reports Times of India. Of the three militants two identified as local militants Muzaffar Naiko and Wasim Gania — students of a madrassa (seminary) in Muslim Peer locality in Sopore. Another militant was a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cadre. "There are around 13 madrassas in Sopore and the Government is aware of their existence. We'd informed the authorities about their indoctrination but nothing was done about it," said an unnamed Police officer. SP Altaf Khan said these madrassas are breeding grounds for militants, adding, "We have strong inputs that these are run by the Lashkar."
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February - 2 
Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the country. "I think it is better than the AK-47 rifle
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Inspector General (Operations) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) B N Ramesh said that Israeli-made TAVOR rifle was better than the AK-47 for counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected areas of the country. "I think it is better than the AK-47 rifle due to its effectiveness and light weight," Ramesh told reporters. He also said the process of modernisation of the weaponry was an ongoing process in CRPF so that the force is able to effectively carry out the tasks assigned to it, adding, "We have got this weapon and we are getting some more in near future."
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February - 2 
Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people. If you want to build your country, do not look a
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Union Minister for Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah reiterated his stand on withdrawing defence forces from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its people to realise their power. ‘‘Nation is not build by any Army, Air Force or Navy, it is build by the people. If you want to build your country, do not look at the Army, look at yourself, your honesty and what you can do,’’ Abdullah said.
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February - 7 
Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain, on February 6 said the Army followed Standa
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Assuring that the Army would soon complete its probe into the killing of a 21-year-old youth in Handwara in Baramulla District in the night of February 5, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain, on February 6 said the Army followed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) while fighting militancy, reports Daily Excelsior. He said Army's objective was to restore normalcy with the cooperation of the general public. Hasnain told journalists that SOP was followed in Handwara. “Under SOPs, any civilian who ventures out of home at night is required to hold a light in hand of any kind in an order to avoid collateral damage,” he said, adding that troops domination will continue at night to thwart militant movement. “As the Army sometimes receives inputs about the militant's presence in some areas, they are short of time to get consent from the Police. However, we would minimise it and try utmost to seek police presence during operations at every possible spot,” he said.
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February - 13 
The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Home Ministry’s view. There are more than adequate f
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The Centre has planned to withdraw nearly 10,000 Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 as it feels that the State can do with less central forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "There is scope of reduction of troops is the Home Ministry’s view. There are more than adequate forces in Kashmir and it can do with less central forces," Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told. When asked how many personnel are being pulled out from the State, he said in 2009, the centre pulled out 10 battalions (10,000 men) from the State. In 2010, it did not take out any because of the agitation from June to September. "I think this year, we can easily take out 10 battalions if not more. Irrespective of the situation, I can take out 10 battalions and it would not have any impact. We have about 70 battalions in Kashmir and we have 62 battalions in seven Left-wing affected states which are big States.... I think if I can take out, I will try to pull out as many as I can," he said. On the amendments on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), whose withdrawal has been demanded by the State, he said this is an issue which has to be decided politically. "But OK, even if it is not done I think you can move forward and say some parts of Kashmir need not be declared disturbed. You keep the act as it is which is what the Army says don’t meddle with the Act but if you want me (Army) to act, I need that Act... You see law and order situation in Srinagar has improved. Anyway, Army is not in Srinagar. They are not operating in Budgam. You say remove it from there.... That area is no longer disturbed. This is a notification of the State Government not a State notification by Central Government," the Home Secretary said. He said the proposals for amendments in the AFSPA were before the Cabinet Committee on Security. Meanwhile, the Home Secretary allayed fears that violence may return in the Kashmir Valley, saying several major steps have been taken post-September 2010. "All-party meeting, interlocutors, two reports of the Task Force of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh reports have come. We got this employment committee report of Dr Ranjarajan that is expected this month. I think a lot of things are slowly changing. It is not fast enough as we would like," he said.
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February - 15 
Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right now, it is with the Government and I would not lik
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Army Chief General V K Singh talking about the proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir stated that the matter was under Government consideration. "There has been a lot of discussion on the issue. Right now, it is with the Government and I would not like to say much on it except that it (AFSPA) was enforced with some objective. I would like to tell you that those people opposing it, do it for their personal interest. It is only 3.7 per cent things, which have been taken into consideration. And the whole investigation is done and many times it is done to give a bad name to the Army. And it’s the speciality of our Army that we don’t do anything wrong," General Singh asserted.
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February - 15 
Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has come to a satisfa
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Army on February 15 said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come to a "satisfactory" level and the number of militants operating in the State has fallen by half in the past few years, reported Daily Excelsior. "The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has come to a satisfactory level. The number of militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir has decreased to 400 from 800-900 in the past few years," General Officer Commanding (GOC, 9 Corps), Lieutenant General A K Choudhary told reporters. Talking about infiltration he said, “Infiltration attempts and number of militants entering J&K has come down," adding, that several measures including three tier fencing have been put in place to check cross-border infiltration. Referring to cease-fire violations by Pakistani troops, he said recently three such violations have been reported along the Indo-Pak border. To a question about troop’s withdrawal in J&K, he said that there is a need to take a holistic view on the issue. The Unified Headquarter — the highest security assessment panel in J&K — will assess and take a decision in this regard, he said, adding further, "When the security environment improves further, there should be less visibility of forces."
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February - 16 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported. "In Jammu and Kashmir, after some turbulence, the
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 16 said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and people of the State can look forward to "orderly development" and job opportunities for the youths in the near future, Daily Excelsior reported. "In Jammu and Kashmir, after some turbulence, there are signs that we are getting things are under control and that the people of Jammu and Kashmir can look forward to orderly development of development processes," he said in an interaction with television editors. He said a number of committees, set up to deal with various aspects of development process, were working to chart out the future course of action. "(Renowned economist) Dr C Rangarajan is preparing a report on the employment aspects and I do feel that if that report is implemented, it would bring a fresh ray of hope to the young people in Jammu and Kashmir who are eagerly searching for productive employment opportunities," the Prime Minister said.
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February - 16 
Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was temporary. "Indian troops and police killed around 1
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Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's February 16 statement about the situation in Kashmir being under control, All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said the present lull in violence in the Valley was temporary. "Indian troops and police killed around 150 youth and arrested thousands in 2010 and ensured the peace of the graveyard here but it does not mean everything is okay," Geelani said in a statement. He said the world and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not be "happy" about this temporary phase of lull in Kashmir. Reacting to the Prime Minister's statement that the recent demonstrations in Egypt against autocracy cannot be replicated in democratic India, Geelani claimed that in Jammu and Kashmir, an "Egypt like situation" had been in place in 2008, 2009 and 2010. "People, by coming on the roads, have done a referendum that they are not satisfied with India," he said, adding, "The people of Kashmir will bring such a revolution that the revolutions of Egypt and other countries will look pale."
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February - 17 
A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdrawal of Disturbed Area Act from Srinagar and Budgam.
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A meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, Principal Secretary (Home) B R Sharma and Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps, which guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, Lieutenant General A Hasnain reviewed withdrawal of Disturbed Area Act from Srinagar and Budgam. However, no decision was yet known on the issue. A similar committee of DGP, Home Secretary and Army Corps Commander based at Nagrota will review the withdrawal of the Act in Jammu. As per norms, once the Disturbed Area Act is removed, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) automatically ceases to be in force.
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February - 17 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of security bunkers removed in the Valley stands at 39 wi
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the removal of 12 more bunkers from the Srinagar city as part of an exercise launched last year to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces in the Valley, reports IBNLive. With this, the total number of security bunkers removed in the Valley stands at 39 with 27 of them removed earlier by the Government in two phases. The decision to undertake removal of bunkers in other towns will be taken shortly, an official spokesperson said. Also, Abdullah again urged the separatist leaders to accept the invitation and enter into a dialogue with interlocutors for finding a solution to Kashmir issue, adds Daily Excelsior.
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February - 17 
Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity to succeed" there, Daily Excelsior reported. "Mili
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Defence Minister A K Antony on February 17 dismissed demands for the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, saying infiltration attempts were still continuing and terrorists could not be given any "opportunity to succeed" there, Daily Excelsior reported. "Militancy has come down substantially but at the same time our feedback is not giving us comfort. Attempts for infiltration are still continuing... We cannot take any step that will give an opportunity for militants to succeed there," he told reporters. The Minister was asked if the controversial Act could be repealed, or withdrawn from the Kashmir valley. Stressing on the need for armed forces to be careful, Antony said, "Inimical forces across the border, 24x7 they are trying to send people to Jammu and Kashmir." Observing that the situation in the State was fast improving "because of various reasons", he said the Security Forces cannot relax and have to be vigilant. Antony also acknowledged that separatists in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East are "misusing" social networking sites and said "proper corrective action" will be taken. Responding to queries on "misuse" of social networking sites like Facebook by the separatists, the Minister said, "We know people are misusing these but at the same time we are not going to take any hasty decision." He refused to comment on limiting the access of social networking sites in the States where the services are being misused. "We will see, nothing has been decided now," he said. Antony said "proper corrective action" will be taken after ascertaining the whole issue. Of late, the separatist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East were found actively using social networking sites to spread their propaganda. With their membership increasing with each day, they also initiate online discussions and post their comments on issues like stone-pelting and others.
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February - 19 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief Minister was empowered to revoke the law, reports
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 19 said the withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) can be decided by consultation between the Union Government and the State Government, claiming, however, that the Chief Minister was empowered to revoke the law, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Army is the tool of the Union Government and its advise is really required to be taken into consideration before amending or abrogating AFSPA. However, my Government and the Central Government are on the same page so far as the removal of the AFSPA is concerned,'' Omar told reporters. "My Government had proposed the withdrawal of the law from certain areas like Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir and from two Districts in Jammu division in consultation with the security advisors from the Army but Union Government was working on the suggestion. But nobody has veto on the issue whether to remove the law or it to remain,'' he added. Asked why he wasn't moving to revoke the law himself if had the powers to do so, Omar said the Central Government's opinion was necessary as Army works under its command. He was reacting to observations of Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on not revoking AFSPA from J&K.
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February - 22 
The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that while 10 battalions of CPMF had been withdrawn fro
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The Centre is considering withdrawal of more Central Para Military Forces (CPMFs) from Jammu and Kashmir as situation in the Valley is improving, reports Times of India. Minister of State for Home Gurudas Kamat said in Parliament on February 22 that while 10 battalions of CPMF had been withdrawn from Kashmir during 2009, further withdrawals are being considered and examined. Kamat said deployment of CPMF in Kashmir valley is a subject of continuous appraisal and review. The force levels are maintained in order to meet the requirements of the State Government for maintaining law and order. The State Police has also acquired better capabilities and higher numbers of personnel as a result of capacity building efforts.
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February - 24 
Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter should be given to secessionists, reports Daily Excel
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Noting that Jammu and Kashmir had gone through a "difficult time" in 2010, Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on February 24 said the Government was keeping its "fingers crossed" this summer while remaining vigilant as he asserted that no quarter should be given to secessionists, reports Daily Excelsior. "We have passed through a difficult time, particularly the last summer. Since then the situation has improved. But we keep our fingers crossed. Come this summer, I hope we will be vigilant enough to ensure that the unfortunate events that took place in the last summer in parts of Jammu and Kashmir do not take place," the Prime Minister said in Parliament. "Our approach to the problems of Jammu and Kashmir is that we will give no quarter to secessionist elements. We will do everything in our power to strengthen the hands of the State Government to provide a fairer deal to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, to provide avenues for gainful employment," the PM added. He also said that the report of the Rangarajan committee appointed by him to work out a plan for providing up to one-lakh jobs to Kashmiri youth was "nearly ready" and once its implementation starts the "mindset" of Kashmiri people will change. Asserting that the dialogue process set to be resumed, he asked Pakistan to grasp its hand of friendship and made it clear that all issues can be resolved if it stopped use of its territory for anti-India activities. "I sincerely hope and believe that the new ruling classes of Pakistan would grasp the hands of our friendship and recognise that whatever are our differences, terror as an instrument of State policy, is something that no civilised society ought to use," he said.
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February - 25 
The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March 1 after observing winter vacations, according to
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The State Government has ordered reopening of educational institutions, including recognized Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level of Kashmir Division (excluding Ladakh region) and also those falling in winter zone of Jammu Division from March 1 after observing winter vacations, according to Kashmir Times. An official spokesman said any default in observance of the calendar of vacations so authorized shall attract action under rules, reads the order.
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February - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders," O
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked Islamabad to act responsibly to ensure that there is no violation of ceasefire. "While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders," Omar said.
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February - 28 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture for which we are thankful to the Centre Government
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again underlined the importance of resolving political issues of Jammu and Kashmir politically, according to Daily Excelsior. "I told in categorical terms that financial help to the State is indeed a welcome gesture for which we are thankful to the Centre Government but the political issues require political addressing", he said, adding that giving due weightage to this aspect the Centre Government constituted the institution of Interlocutors to deal with issues of political nature. "We are hopeful that dialogue process would get broad banded and result-oriented", he said. "Our endeavour is to create peaceful atmosphere and safeguard the future of the State", he said, adding that his party would continue to strive for internal autonomy of the State. On the Rehabilitation Policy, the Chief Minister said that his Government has provided a legal mechanism for those who have crossed over to other side of the Line of Control (LoC) during militancy and want to return as peaceful persons and live a normal life. "Some 600 applications have been received from these persons so far which are being scrutinized", he added.
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February - 28 
alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
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alleging the Security Forces for the killing of Haji Nazir Ahmad of Kreeri on February 28, in an emailed statement, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesman, Ehsan Illahi warned, “The killers of Haji Nazir will not be spared,” reports Kashmir Times.
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March - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, over 51,000 arms licenses have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years and maximum of them were obtained by the people of Doda District. Divulging these details in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question, the Minister in-charge Home sai
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According to Daily Excelsior, over 51,000 arms licenses have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir during the past two years and maximum of them were obtained by the people of Doda District. Divulging these details in the Legislative Assembly in response to a question, the Minister in-charge Home said that the District Magistrates and Home Department issued a total of 51,622 arms licenses during the past two years. Of these, District Magistrates issued 51616 licenses and Home Department only six. No arms license was issued in Shopian and Kulgam Districts. Doda District with 15876 licenses is followed by Ramban District where 9976 licenses were given to the people during the past two years. The Srinagar District with 6297 arms license is at third place while as Jammu District holds 4th place with 6073 licenses. Among the Districts where over 1000 arms licenses have been issued are Poonch (3153), Kishtwar (5154) and Udhampur (3170). The Minister, however, said that these licenses were issued under Section 13 of Arms Act, 1959 and Rule 4 of Arms Rule 1962 Schedule-II read and as per the instructions issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs. He further stated that, four sale/ keep arms licenses have been issued since January 2008 till date while 21 such licenses are under process in the Home Department. The Minister said that a total of 48,197 weapons were manufactured during the past two years across the State generating revenue of INR 30, 64,661. The arms licenses are issued for the purpose of acquisition/ possession, acquisition/ possession/ carrying and use for protection/ sport/ target practice/ display, for protection of crops and cattle and carrying on journey in or through any part of India.
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March - 1 
Daily Excelsior reports that Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Jammu and Kashmir Police are undergoing training in handling crowds and mob violence that claimed over 100 lives in the Valley during protests last summer. It has been stated by Special Director General CRPF (J&K
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Daily Excelsior reports that Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Jammu and Kashmir Police are undergoing training in handling crowds and mob violence that claimed over 100 lives in the Valley during protests last summer. It has been stated by Special Director General CRPF (J&K zone), Anirudh Uppal, "We are doing training with State Police in handling crowds and how to deal with mobs”. In order to avoid collateral damage, he further said, "We had these non-lethal weapons last year and we are bringing more of them this year.”
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March - 1 
The All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was questioned on March 1 by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with a Hawala (illegal money transfer) case in which one of his close aides Ghulam Mohammed Bhat has been arrested, reports Daily Excelsior.G
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The All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was questioned on March 1 by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with a Hawala (illegal money transfer) case in which one of his close aides Ghulam Mohammed Bhat has been arrested, reports Daily Excelsior.Geelani made an unsuccessful attempt to leave Delhi on March 1 morning when he was intercepted by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Bhisham Singh near the airport and escorted to Lodhi Road where his statement as well as questioning was done.During the two-hour questioning, Geelani was brought face to face with Bhat, who is at present in Police custody after he was arrested under Unlawful Activities (Preventive) Act, on January 21.Commenting on the questioning of Geelani, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said, "Delhi Police had requested him to make himself available for questioning in a Hawala case. He (Geelani) had cited poor health as the reason for non-appearance to which he was asked to appear as soon as he was fine. However, he was leaving this morning for Srinagar. His statement was recorded and now he can leave whenever he wants to.”
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March - 2 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla, on March 2 said that the State Government has received around 600 applications from the kin of Kashmiri militants across the Line of Control (LoC) for the latter’s return and rehabilitation, reports Kashmir Observer. The Government would take all possib
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdulla, on March 2 said that the State Government has received around 600 applications from the kin of Kashmiri militants across the Line of Control (LoC) for the latter’s return and rehabilitation, reports Kashmir Observer. The Government would take all possible steps to facilitate the return of the militants, Abdullah said, adding that the process had been taken up expeditiously and involved thorough verification. The applications would have to go through a multi-stage verification exercise involving the local Police and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The cases approved are likely to be allowed to cross over through the Wagah and Attari border posts or the LoC crossing points of Salamabad in Uri, Baramulla District and Chakan-da-Bagh in Poonch District.
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March - 3 
According to Daily Excelsior, Omar Abdullah on March 3 said that militancy and unemployment were the biggest challenges of his Government. "Militancy is the source of frustration among youths and the unfavorable conditions prevailing over here due to militancy is the fountainhead of unemployment in
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According to Daily Excelsior, Omar Abdullah on March 3 said that militancy and unemployment were the biggest challenges of his Government. "Militancy is the source of frustration among youths and the unfavorable conditions prevailing over here due to militancy is the fountainhead of unemployment in the Valley. But it is not possible to provide Government job to every unemployed youth of the State," Abdullah said.
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March - 4 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 4 maintained that the separatists could not be given a veto vis-à-vis the political roadmap to Kashmir dispute, reports Kashmir Times. Exuding hope that the separatists too would soon be part of dialogue process to find a solution to Kashmir dispute, he, howeve
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 4 maintained that the separatists could not be given a veto vis-à-vis the political roadmap to Kashmir dispute, reports Kashmir Times. Exuding hope that the separatists too would soon be part of dialogue process to find a solution to Kashmir dispute, he, however, clarified that even the separatists, who have refused to be part of the dialogue so far, could not veto the political roadmap. He stated that, “I don’t think anybody should have a veto. We welcome the cooperation and involvement of all sections of public opinion including those who are not part of the mainstream politics. But I don’t think we should give any group a veto on the outcome of the dialogue.” Regarding the spate of arbitrary arrests in the Valley, he stated, “As far as arbitrary arrests are concerned, I’ve no hesitation in saying that such arbitrary arrests should not take place”, adding, “If they were taking place in the Valley, were not consistent with the norms of civilised Governments.” The Prime Minister, however, mentioned, “I urge the Government of Pakistan to leave no stone unturned to bring the culprits [26/11] to book. The activities of extremist groups in Pakistan are a source of concern. I urge Pakistan to take strong and resolute action against these groups that is in the interest of Pakistan, the South Asian region and the world at large.” Regarding revocation of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) and troop’s withdrawal, Prime Minister asserted that both the Government and the Army would be happy if the situation became conducive for the revocation of Disturbed Area Act (DAA).
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March - 6 
The Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on March 6 said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had received over 600 applications for a rehabilitation policy from relatives and parents of Kashmiri militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) who wants to return, reports Times of India. “They are being
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The Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on March 6 said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government had received over 600 applications for a rehabilitation policy from relatives and parents of Kashmiri militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) who wants to return, reports Times of India. “They are being verified," CM Omar Abdullah added. "I hope the day is not far when we will approve these 600 applications for the return and rehabilitation of youth gone across," Omar said, adding that those, who had gone across for arms training to PoK will return without guns but along with wives and children to live a life of honour and dignity. The applications have been filed with Police chiefs of various Districts of Jammu and Kashmir during the past 2 months. The State Government has formally announced the rehabilitation policy on November 23, 2010. The policy has been launched to facilitate the return of ex-militants who belong to Jammu and Kashmir and had crossed over to PoK for arms and explosive training but had later given up and are willing to return to the State. The policy states that those who have gone to PoK or Pakistan between January 1 1989 and December 31 2009 and their dependents will be eligible for consideration under the policy. The applications would be scrutinised by District Superintendents of Police (SPs) and then forwarded to Crime Investigation Department (CID), which will prepare a dossier and give it to the Home Department which will take a final call on whether the person can be permitted to return, the policy states. The militants would be allowed to enter only through Wagah Border in Punjab and Salamabad and Chakan-Da-Bagh Line of Control (LoC) points in Jammu and Kashmir.
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March - 7 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir Range, Abdul Gani Mir on March 7 dismissed the reports that Srinagar is a militancy free zone, adding that around 50 militants are active in the Central Kashmir Range. He said this included some foreign militants as well. Referring to the arrests made b
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir Range, Abdul Gani Mir on March 7 dismissed the reports that Srinagar is a militancy free zone, adding that around 50 militants are active in the Central Kashmir Range. He said this included some foreign militants as well. Referring to the arrests made by the Police after 2010's summer agitation, the DIG said that 1400 persons were arrested from Srinagar District. Out of these
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March - 11 
Daily Excelsior reports that, the Centre’s Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on March 11 said they would hold interactive sessions with women of the State seeking their opinion on the Kashmir issue as their voice was not heard enough during earlier meetings. The three-member team arrived in Srinaga
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Daily Excelsior reports that, the Centre’s Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on March 11 said they would hold interactive sessions with women of the State seeking their opinion on the Kashmir issue as their voice was not heard enough during earlier meetings. The three-member team arrived in Srinagar to take part in a two-day interactive session with the women in order to take their voice on board before finalising their report on Kashmir issue. The unscheduled interaction with the women has delayed the finalisation of the report of the Interlocutors on political resolution of Jammu and Kashmir. The Interlocutors had last month said the report will be submitted to Union Home Ministry within 15 days.
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March - 11 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on March 11 that the Union Government and the Jammu and Kashmir Government have chalked out a joint strategy to keep the upcoming summer ‘good’ in the Kashmir Valley and ensure normal activities according to Daily Excelsior. Police had been procuri
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on March 11 that the Union Government and the Jammu and Kashmir Government have chalked out a joint strategy to keep the upcoming summer ‘good’ in the Kashmir Valley and ensure normal activities according to Daily Excelsior. Police had been procuring laser guns, grenades, tear smoke shells and bullets from the Border Security Force (BSF) Academy at Tikanpur (Haryana) and Defence and Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Union Home Ministry has agreed to provide an assistance of over INR 28 Million to the Police Department for procurement of non-lethal weapons to curb the protests in the Kashmir Valley, if they erupt once again in the Valley this summer.
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March - 17 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General, Syed Ata Hasnain on March 17 said that Army has put in place anti-infiltration surveillance system along the border in order to check infiltration of militants from across the border. He said that around 700 militants are waiting to en
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General, Syed Ata Hasnain on March 17 said that Army has put in place anti-infiltration surveillance system along the border in order to check infiltration of militants from across the border. He said that around 700 militants are waiting to enter Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Referring to militancy and militants present in the Valley, the GOC said that Sopore has emerged as hotbed of militancy. He expressed happiness that civilian casualties were avoided during recent encounters with militants in South and North Kashmir.
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March - 22 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on March 22, that seventeen separatist leaders are being provided with security cover while five others have refused. The separatist leaders provided with security cover are Hurriyat Chief Moulvi Umar Farooq, Prof Abdul Gani, Moulvi Abba
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on March 22, that seventeen separatist leaders are being provided with security cover while five others have refused. The separatist leaders provided with security cover are Hurriyat Chief Moulvi Umar Farooq, Prof Abdul Gani, Moulvi Abbas Ansari, Agha Syed Hassan Moulvi, Billal Ahmed Lone, Hashim Qureshi and Sajjad Gani Lone (Z-category), Salim Geelani, Zafar Akbar Bhat, Shahid-ul-Islam, Mohammad Yaqoob Vakil (Y-category), Abdul Hassan Mustafa, Moulvi Manzoor Hussain, Masoor Abbas Ansari, Tariq Anwar, Rafiq-ul-Haq and Sheikh Muzaffar. JKLF Chief Yaseen Malik, Fazal Haq Qureshi, Chairman of Patriotic Peoples Front (PPF), Shabir Shah, Nayeem Ahmed Khan and Syed Ali Shah Geelani have refused to take security from the Police.
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March - 23 
stressing the need to engage Jammu and Kashmir politically, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, exhorted the separatist leadership to join the dialogue process initiated by K-panel and come out with their view point without any hang-ups. On the matter of Amnesty International (AI) Report regarding hum
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stressing the need to engage Jammu and Kashmir politically, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, exhorted the separatist leadership to join the dialogue process initiated by K-panel and come out with their view point without any hang-ups. On the matter of Amnesty International (AI) Report regarding human rights violation in Jammu and Kashmir, he assured that the Government would seriously consider the recommendations of the Report. The Chief Minister said that the appointment of Interlocutors was a significant step to address the political issues of Jammu and Kashmir.
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March - 26 
Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 26 said that 9,598 appointments have been made in the State's Police Department in the last two years, according to Times of India. 47 appointments were made under compassionate grounds, 47 on-the-spot recruitment and 10 appointments made on court probes.
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Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 26 said that 9,598 appointments have been made in the State's Police Department in the last two years, according to Times of India. 47 appointments were made under compassionate grounds, 47 on-the-spot recruitment and 10 appointments made on court probes.
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March - 28 
Former ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Imran Rahi has floated a new political party with the name ‘J&K Peoples Party (JKPP)’ in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar, with most of the former militant ‘commanders’ as its executive members. Rahi stated that the new political party will solely work for t
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Former ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Imran Rahi has floated a new political party with the name ‘J&K Peoples Party (JKPP)’ in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar, with most of the former militant ‘commanders’ as its executive members. Rahi stated that the new political party will solely work for the peaceful resolution of vexed Kashmir issue and will fight for the justice of people, adding, that his party will protest against the atrocities.
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March - 29 
Army sources at New Delhi stated on March 29 that the infiltration attempts by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations into Jammu and Kashmir increased slightly in 2010 with recorded 500 such bids as against 490 in 2009, reports Daily Excelsior. In 2009, the Pakistani terrorist outfits made a total o
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Army sources at New Delhi stated on March 29 that the infiltration attempts by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations into Jammu and Kashmir increased slightly in 2010 with recorded 500 such bids as against 490 in 2009, reports Daily Excelsior. In 2009, the Pakistani terrorist outfits made a total of 490 attempts to cross over to Indian Territory whereas 500 were made by them in 2010. In these attempts, 120-125 militants were able to enter into Indian Territory. The number of militants killed in several encounters with the Army was between 250-255 out of which 120-125 were killed while infiltrating. It was further added that the 42 terrorist camps operating in the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are still training militants for anti-India activities. Indian Army deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) has formed a three-tier counter-infiltration grid to tackle militancy.
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March - 31 
The State Government in a written reply told the Legislative Council that a total of 13, 215 civilians have been killed in violence since 2009, reports Daily Excelsior. The Minister-in-charge Home disclosed that this included a total 698 political activists/ leaders. The highest number of 101 politi
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The State Government in a written reply told the Legislative Council that a total of 13, 215 civilians have been killed in violence since 2009, reports Daily Excelsior. The Minister-in-charge Home disclosed that this included a total 698 political activists/ leaders. The highest number of 101 politicians were killed during 2002, followed by 76 in 2001, 62 during 2004, 61 in 1996 while 58 each during 1997 and 1998. During 2008, 09 and 10, four each political activists were killed by terrorists while during this year up to February 25, 2011, only one political worker was killed in such incident. It was further disclosed that 341 persons have been allegedly killed in custody in the State in last two decades. However, no such custodial death has taken place in Poonch and Rajouri Districts. Out of the total 113 persons missing in Poonch and Rajouri Districts during militancy, 99 belonged to Poonch, whereas, only 14 missing persons have been reported from District Rajouri since 1990 so far. It was also informed that 5363 Security Force personnel were killed in the State since 1990 up to now. In reply to another question regarding withdrawal/ repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)-1990 and Public Safety Act (PSA) it was disclosed that the Government has constituted two committees; one each for Jammu and Kashmir regions, respectively, to look into the areas where from AFSPA could be withdrawn. It was informed that with the improvement in the security environment, the State Government is committed to the gradual withdrawal of AFSPA-1990. Notably, the AFSPA-1990 is not applicable in the Leh and Kargil Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, while, the PSA is in vogue in the entire State since 1978.
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April - 1 
State Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla said 46 fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) have been detected in the last few years and the Government has already constituted JK State Subject Commission to look into the issue. Of the 46 fake PRCs detected, the Government on the recommendations of the C
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State Revenue Minister Raman Bhalla said 46 fake Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) have been detected in the last few years and the Government has already constituted JK State Subject Commission to look into the issue. Of the 46 fake PRCs detected, the Government on the recommendations of the Commission canceled 29.
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April - 1 
The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated on April 1, that while nearly 45 per cent reduction in the militancy related incidents has been recorded in the first quarter of 2011, over 300 to 350 terrorists are still active in the Jammu and Kashmir State, reports Daily Excelsior. He f
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The Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated on April 1, that while nearly 45 per cent reduction in the militancy related incidents has been recorded in the first quarter of 2011, over 300 to 350 terrorists are still active in the Jammu and Kashmir State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further said though a total 232 militants were eliminated by the Security Forces (SFs) during the year 2010, but nearly 300-350 terrorists were still active in the Jammu and Kashmir State. Out of these total ultras operating, nearly 45 per cent of them are foreigners. Referring to the infiltration attempts along the borders / Line of Control (LoC) and the infrastructure raised on that side for facilitating the terrorists, the State Police Chief said there seems to be no change in the attitude of Pakistan. Militant infrastructure (launching pads and training camps) was still intact on that side and attempts from that side are also continuing. But the forces were on the high alert and capable to thwart any attempt from across or within. He further added that, "we expect better over all law and order situation in the State in the coming summer months.” The DGP stated that in 2010, nearly 450-500 militants were operating in the State. There have been reports of nearly 100 odd more militants having infiltrated into this side during the year, whereas, the number of militants killed during 2010 were 232. The incidents of killings in Tral and Kupwara recently show that the militants are trying to show their presence. But during first quarter of this year a total 70 incidents of militancy were reported as against 127 occurred during the corresponding period of last year (2010). The DGP further disclosed that during first three months of this year three SFs personnel including two Army jawans (troopers), were killed during anti-militancy operations whereas, last year (from January 1 to March 31), 19 SFs personnel lost their lives. So, nearly 84 per cent decline on this count has been witnessed. A total 13 militants were eliminated during last three months while 37 were shot dead during first quarter of last year. The number of civilians killed by the terrorists during the first quarter of 2010 was 13. Mr Khoda disclosed that a total 30 militants were arrested by the SFs during first quarter of this year while during the corresponding period of 2010, total 16 militants were arrested in the State. The number of militants surrendered during first quarter of this year and the corresponding period of the previous year, however, remained the same which is seven the DGP added. On coming Panchayat elections, Kuldeep Khoda said where ever the demand arises as per the situation, additional police personnel from Armed and Indian Reserve Police (IRP) battalions will be placed there.
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April - 3 
The Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, General Officer Commanding of Srinagar based 15 Corps, said on April 3 that the presence of Army in the Valley is needed as there is an "existential" border threat, even as he ruled out a military solution to Kashmir issue, reports Daily Excelsior. He further
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The Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, General Officer Commanding of Srinagar based 15 Corps, said on April 3 that the presence of Army in the Valley is needed as there is an "existential" border threat, even as he ruled out a military solution to Kashmir issue, reports Daily Excelsior. He further said that camps across the Line of Control (LoC) are active and filled with militants who will try to infiltrate once the snow melts in the mountains.
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April - 7 
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconciliation, The Hindu reported on April 7. Denying crit
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Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris called for his Government to be given “space'' to deal with the legacy of three decades of ethnic conflict and rejected allegations of “Triumphalism'' saying Colombo was engaged in rehabilitation and reconciliation, The Hindu reported on April 7. Denying criticism that the government had been too slow to deal with the humanitarian crisis, he said “significant'' progress had been made in infrastructure development and in rehabilitating those affected by the conflict, including former cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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April - 8 
Separatists and terrorists in the North East states of India committed serious human rights abuses, an official United States (US) report, said on April 8, even as it slammed the Government for extra-judicial killings, states Daily Excelsior. "Separatist insurgents and terrorists in the North Easter
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Separatists and terrorists in the North East states of India committed serious human rights abuses, an official United States (US) report, said on April 8, even as it slammed the Government for extra-judicial killings, states Daily Excelsior. "Separatist insurgents and terrorists in the North Eastern States, Jammu and Kashmir and the Naxalite belt committed numerous serious abuses, including killing Army personnel, Police, Government officials, and civilians," said the US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010. "Insurgents engaged in widespread torture, rape, beheadings, kidnapping, and extortion. The number of incidents, however, declined compared with the previous year," said the Congressional-mandated annual report released by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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April - 8 
The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010 stated that separatists and terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir committed serious human rights abuses including killing Armed Forces Personnel, Police, Government officials, and civilians. The number of incidents, however, decl
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The US State Department’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2010 stated that separatists and terrorists of Jammu and Kashmir committed serious human rights abuses including killing Armed Forces Personnel, Police, Government officials, and civilians. The number of incidents, however, declined compared with the previous year, said the Congressional-mandated annual report released by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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April - 10 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28th Infantry Division Major General S K Chakravorty said that, the militants will try to infiltrate any time and the Army is ready to tackle them, according to Kashmir Times. Earlier, in a press conference, GOC of strategic 15th Corps Lt General Sye
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kupwara based 28th Infantry Division Major General S K Chakravorty said that, the militants will try to infiltrate any time and the Army is ready to tackle them, according to Kashmir Times. Earlier, in a press conference, GOC of strategic 15th Corps Lt General Syed Atta Hasnain said, 600-700 militants are waiting to cross into Kashmir from the other side. Accordingly, the Army vigil has been intensified on Line of Control (LoC) in frontier District of Kupwara which is stated to be one important route for militants to infiltrate and move towards hinterland. According to Defence officials in 2010, 470 infiltration bids were made by militants and during the foiling of bids around 125 militants were killed at LoC while militants tried to sneak into three districts of Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in North Kashmir. Further, GOC Chakravorty said the Army has equipped its units with high-tech devices to check any attempts by infiltrators to enter Indian Territory. He also informed that his division has three difficult sectors of infiltration to cater, namely Machil Sector, Tangdhar Sector and Keran Sector, all in Kupwara District, having a difficult terrain. The senior Army Officer said that around 39 militants were killed last year while foiling the infiltration bids on LoC in these three sectors. He said that militant have changed the infiltration strategy, “Now reception parties wait for the infiltrators and they are using Global Positioning System (GPS) and other sophisticated devices while they infiltrate,” Chakravorty said adding that it is difficult to change the infiltration route. “The infiltration routes are same as they were in 1990s and it is very difficult to change them because of tougher terrains on other routes”.
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April - 11 
Reacting to Union Home Secretary G K Pillai’s statement that HM had been almost vanquished, the outfit on April 11 rejected the claims saying HM’s armed strength was intact. In an emailed statement, HM’s Muzaffarabad based spokesperson, Ehsan Illahi said, “Pillai’s statement that only 100 Mujahideen
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Reacting to Union Home Secretary G K Pillai’s statement that HM had been almost vanquished, the outfit on April 11 rejected the claims saying HM’s armed strength was intact. In an emailed statement, HM’s Muzaffarabad based spokesperson, Ehsan Illahi said, “Pillai’s statement that only 100 Mujahideen of Hizb are active in Kashmir is a bundle of lies. Let us make it clear to India that there are not only 100 Mujahideen active in Kashmir, but thousands and lakhs. Every individual of Kashmir is a Mujahid. Ehsan Illahi further said, “New Delhi should accept Kashmir as a dispute and solve it through tripartite talks. Otherwise in near future solution will come out as a result of strong political and armed struggle.” Tags
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April - 14 
Daily Excelsior reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Romeo Force, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) K A S Bhullar said in Poonch that militant training camps still exist in Pakistan which supports infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. General Bhullar said that the Army has stepped up vigil in the r
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Daily Excelsior reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Romeo Force, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) K A S Bhullar said in Poonch that militant training camps still exist in Pakistan which supports infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. General Bhullar said that the Army has stepped up vigil in the region. Earlier, banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) threatened the locals from participating in the village council elections in the state. The GOC said that the Army had provided security so that election process could be undertaken peacefully and safely.
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April - 15 
Ruling out reduction of troops in Kashmir, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said that terror infrastructure is still intact across the border in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where militants are waiting to infiltrate into the Valley. He, however, said
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Ruling out reduction of troops in Kashmir, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said that terror infrastructure is still intact across the border in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where militants are waiting to infiltrate into the Valley. He, however, said that Army is ready to face the challenge. "The jawans (troopers) posted on the border are very vigilant and they would ensure that peace is not disturbed", he further said, adding "we have faced many challenges and are ready to face many more in the future. There would be no let up in our efforts and we would continue to preserve nation’s integrity". Further, commenting on the situation in Valley, Hasnain said, "the situation cannot be normal unless and until the militant infrastructure and intent across the border is alive as also their over ground network in the Valley", adding "in this scenario we cannot reduce the Army presence".
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April - 22 
Police have arrested two police personnel, identified as Mahroof Ahmed, a Follower in Police Department and Parvez Ahmed, a Special Police Officer (SPO) with Commando Group, both residents of Mendhar, along with Liaquat Hussain of Balakot who is with 156 Territorial Army (TA) as a jawan (trooper), f
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Police have arrested two police personnel, identified as Mahroof Ahmed, a Follower in Police Department and Parvez Ahmed, a Special Police Officer (SPO) with Commando Group, both residents of Mendhar, along with Liaquat Hussain of Balakot who is with 156 Territorial Army (TA) as a jawan (trooper), for their involvement in militancy and recovered two Pakistan made pistols from their possession in Mendhar town of Poonch District on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. The police and TA personnel were being quizzed to ascertain identity of the militants, who had been supplying weapons to them for further deliveries to their colleagues. Police suspected a link between recent recovery of pistols from Bhati Dhar forests in Poonch District and the pistols recovered from SPO and TA jawan as all of them were of same make. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch Range stated that, "Definitely, the arrested policemen and TA jawan were involved in militancy. They were working for the militants, which is evident from the fact that they were in possession of Pakistan made pistols. We are subjecting the arrested persons to sustained questioning to ascertain the source of weapons.” A FIR No. 52/11 under Sections 7/25 Arms Act, 120-B and 122 Ranjit Penal Code (RPC) has been registered against the accused at Mendhar Police Station for further investigations.
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April - 26 
Kashmir Times reports that the Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh claimed in Srinagar, that militant in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) are desperate to infiltrate into the valley. “We have reports that militants are desperate for infiltration into Kashmir for creating
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Kashmir Times reports that the Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF), Baljit Singh claimed in Srinagar, that militant in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) are desperate to infiltrate into the valley. “We have reports that militants are desperate for infiltration into Kashmir for creating disturbance," the IG stated. Singh said security agencies including BSF and Army were ready to face the challenge and would ensure that the ultras do not succeed in their efforts. General Officer Commanding (GOC), 25th Infantry Division, Major General Om Prakash said that as per intelligence reports, there are about 42 training camps across LoC. 450 odd militants are lodged in camps and launching pads, and staged for infiltration. “Infiltration attempts will increase with the melting of snow as per analysis of past militant methods and activities along the LoC,” he said, adding that Army is well prepared to meet the challenge. Regarding the militants operating in hinterlands of the state, the GOC said that nearly 200 militants are operating in the South of Pir Panjal region. “There are militant. We are regularly getting inputs of their movement. The backbone of the militancy in South of Pir Panchal has been broken,” the GOC asserted, adding that the rest will be wiped out in due course of time. “Zero-infiltration has been achieved along the LoC in South of Pir Panchal in Jammu and Kashmir,” he claimed. On Pakistan Army's role in keeping check over infiltration from across the border, Major General Prakash said, “We respect ceasefire agreement between the two nations but there were several ceasefire violations and exchange of fire last year. However, we noticed now that alertness of troops along borders has foiled infiltration attempts.”
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May - 1 
SFs arrested two top militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Zulfiqar Ahmed and Aniece, from Snehi area Surankote in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the militants had returned from Gulf only five months back. While Zulfiqar Ahmed was a contractor, having taken some contrac
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SFs arrested two top militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Zulfiqar Ahmed and Aniece, from Snehi area Surankote in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. One of the militants had returned from Gulf only five months back. While Zulfiqar Ahmed was a contractor, having taken some contracts in Doda District, Aniece had started working for him after his return from the Gulf nations about five months back. On the basis of their confession, SFs neutralised a hideout in the fields of Khanetar Top in Poonch and recovered 207 rounds of Pika, one round of Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), one Global Positioning Set (GPS), one pouch, one tool box and other ammunition, documents and other belongings of the militants.
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May - 2 
General Officer Command (GOC) of Srinagar based 15th Corps Lieutenant General S A Hasnain said militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) will increase their attempts to infiltrate into the Valley over the next two months but asserted that they will be in for a "surprise", reports Daily Excelsior.
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General Officer Command (GOC) of Srinagar based 15th Corps Lieutenant General S A Hasnain said militants in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) will increase their attempts to infiltrate into the Valley over the next two months but asserted that they will be in for a "surprise", reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated an estimated 700 militants were waiting at various launchpads to infiltrate into the State. Against the backdrop of heightened Chinese activity along the Ladakh border, the Srinagar Leh National Highway has been widened to allow passage of T 72 tanks. Hasnain said it was part of efforts to improve the infrastructure and resources for enhancing the capability of the Army.
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May - 3 
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) stated, "Osama was a shaheed, he died defending Muslims, a symbol of resistance against US oppression". His endorsement puts him in the select list of Laden fans like the al Qaeda, the Taliban, Hamas and the Muslim Bro
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) stated, "Osama was a shaheed, he died defending Muslims, a symbol of resistance against US oppression". His endorsement puts him in the select list of Laden fans like the al Qaeda, the Taliban, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
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May - 3 
Tanveer Ahmed, the militant who was living with the false identity of Zamaan Shah in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District revealed that he was not only in touch with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM ‘commanders’ within the State but in different other cities also including Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahm
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Tanveer Ahmed, the militant who was living with the false identity of Zamaan Shah in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District revealed that he was not only in touch with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM ‘commanders’ within the State but in different other cities also including Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said Tanveer was likely to be used by the HM ‘commanders’ for transportation of arms and explosives to another State for carrying out blasts. Investigations have also revealed that Tanveer Ahmed alias Zamaan Shah had used at least 100 SIM cards to inter-act with different militant commanders within and outside the State as well as Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). As reported earlier, Tanveer Ahmed had confessed before the Police of his original identity.
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May - 5 
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik, said that Army and intelligence agencies are having all the required details of the terrorist camps operating in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Asked about any impact of al-Qaeda chief Osam
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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Northern Command, Lieutenant General K T Parnaik, said that Army and intelligence agencies are having all the required details of the terrorist camps operating in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Asked about any impact of al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden’s killing on Jammu and Kashmir, Parnaik said, "We don’t see any immediate repercussion in the State particularly in Valley but these are the issues that only time decides how the things will get unfolded", adding "let us wait and see". About the blast in Udhampur (May 2, 2011) where a senior Army officer escaped unhurt, the Northern Army Commander said that Army was worried about this new strategy of the terrorists as such an incident has never happened in South of Pir Panchal during the past several years.
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May - 7 
Kashmir Times reports that the Union Government will soon take up the issue of return of Kashmiri militants who are in Pakistan and PoK and want to return under rehabilitation policy announced by the State Government in 2010. The Director General Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated that verification
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Kashmir Times reports that the Union Government will soon take up the issue of return of Kashmiri militants who are in Pakistan and PoK and want to return under rehabilitation policy announced by the State Government in 2010. The Director General Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, stated that verification process of the militants whose relatives have applied for their return is on. “We have sent several case files to the Union Home Ministry and now its there job to take up the issue with Pakistan,” he further added.
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May - 7 
Police has worked out the car blast case of Udhampur (May 2), which was carried out by a Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) militant to target a senior Army officer of the Northern Command at the behest of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) of the Pakistan, and arrested on May 7
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Police has worked out the car blast case of Udhampur (May 2), which was carried out by a Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) militant to target a senior Army officer of the Northern Command at the behest of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) of the Pakistan, and arrested on May 7, a Government official, identified as Abdul Mujeed of Thanamandi, Rajouri District (working as a Over-Ground Worker of LeT) for providing all logistics to the terrorist for reviving the sleeper cells of LeT and start fresh spell of terror in this part of the State. However, the terrorist is absconding and efforts are on to arrest him. It has been reported that, Mujeed was the owner of Maruti 800 that was blown up in the explosion. During Mujeed’s interrogation, the nexus behind the blast got exposed and involvement of a PoK militant, who was residing in Jammu during the past several years on the fake name and identity of Ghulam Sarwar alias Firdos, resident of Behrote Thanamandi, was established. Accordingly, Abdul Mujeed with the assistance of LeT ‘commanders’ namely Hanjla and Usman, arranged a State Subject Certificate, ration card, driving license, an identity card from an institute at Kanpur and CBSE Date of Birth certificate on the name of Ghulam Sarwar, to facilitate the stay of PoK militant in Jammu and Kashmir and avoid suspicion from any quarter. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Dilbagh Singh stated that, "About 65 militants including some foreigners are still operating across the Jammu region and security forces are leaving no stone unturned to track their movement and eliminate them".
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May - 10 
Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju has said India is fully prepared to fight militants trying to infiltrate into the country, according to Kashmir Times. He added the Government believes that Pakistan would handover all the people involved in the Mumbai attacks (26/11) case.
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Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju has said India is fully prepared to fight militants trying to infiltrate into the country, according to Kashmir Times. He added the Government believes that Pakistan would handover all the people involved in the Mumbai attacks (26/11) case.
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May - 12 
Setting in motion the new surrender policy, Jammu and Kashmir Government sent a list of 20 youths, currently in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), to the Centre seeking their return to the State and their rehabilitation. "We have cleared cases of 20 persons. The names have been sent to the Ministry of
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Setting in motion the new surrender policy, Jammu and Kashmir Government sent a list of 20 youths, currently in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), to the Centre seeking their return to the State and their rehabilitation. "We have cleared cases of 20 persons. The names have been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for further follow up," State Home Commissioner B. R. Sharma told PTI. "The committee has recommended that they should be given benefit of the (surrender and rehabilitation) policy," he said. The state government had on November 23 last year announced its surrender and rehabilitation policy intended to facilitate the return of its men who had sneaked to PoK for getting training in militancy but had later given up it due to change of heart and are willing to return to the state. "Those who have gone to PoK/Pakistan between 1.1.1989 and 31.12.2009 and their dependents will be eligible for consideration under the policy," says the policy. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had on May 9 said the Government has received nearly 700 applications from local militants in PoK, who want to renounce violence and join the mainstream. An estimated 1,300 youths from various parts of the State are in PoK and most of them and are willing to return, officials said.
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May - 12 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on May 12 said that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani 'will not be allowed to move towards' Shopian District where he is expected to address a rally on Friday (May 13, today). “Following the orders of District Magistrate Srina
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on May 12 said that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani 'will not be allowed to move towards' Shopian District where he is expected to address a rally on Friday (May 13, today). “Following the orders of District Magistrate Srinagar, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, will not be allowed to move towards Shopian tomorrow,” an unnamed Police spokesman said. “It has been observed on a number of previous occasions that whenever Syed Ali Shah Geelani visited a Public Place, the incidents of stone pelting and disruption in peace were reported,” he said. He said, "On April, 22 2011, when he visited Baramulla and on May, 06 2011, when he visited Batamaloo, stone pelting incidents were reported which disrupted the peace in these areas, besides injuring a number of persons and damage to property in these areas."
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May - 13 
The Hindu reports that militants in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to divert attention of Security Forces (SFs) from their ‘top commanders’ by spreading false news of their death. Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has unleashed propaganda that its ‘top commander’ of Rajouri-Poonch border region,
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The Hindu reports that militants in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to divert attention of Security Forces (SFs) from their ‘top commanders’ by spreading false news of their death. Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has unleashed propaganda that its ‘top commander’ of Rajouri-Poonch border region, Abu Huzefa, along with another ‘commander’ Osama against whom SFs have launched several operations, were drowned in Suran river in Poonch District, a senior police officer said. The intelligence agencies feel it is an attempt by the LeT to mislead the SFs.
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May - 15 
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain feared that infiltration might increase in the coming days from across the LoC, according to Kashmir Times. He said, “After the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, there are fears that Pakistan might try to infi
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain feared that infiltration might increase in the coming days from across the LoC, according to Kashmir Times. He said, “After the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, there are fears that Pakistan might try to infiltrate more militants. There are a large number of militants waiting to infiltrate.” However, the GOC said that Army was ready to cope up with any situation.
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May - 18 
Centre’s Interlocutors said they were working closely with the State Government to ensure that calm and stability prevails in the State.
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Centre’s Interlocutors said they were working closely with the State Government to ensure that calm and stability prevails in the State.
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May - 20 
The Hindu reports that the Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir are hopeful of the All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) joining the dialogue process. Professor Radha Kumar, one of the interlocutors said, “We are ready to talk to anyone and separatists surely are stakeholders in the
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The Hindu reports that the Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir are hopeful of the All Party Hurriyat Conference- Geelani (APHC-G) joining the dialogue process. Professor Radha Kumar, one of the interlocutors said, “We are ready to talk to anyone and separatists surely are stakeholders in the process. They should come forward and talk.”
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May - 22 
APHC-M stated that it is ready for a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir issue with the Centre. Mirwaiz said that the APHC-M wants a peaceful resolution of the issue through talks among India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris and is willing to discuss various alternatives put forth so far.
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APHC-M stated that it is ready for a negotiated settlement of the Kashmir issue with the Centre. Mirwaiz said that the APHC-M wants a peaceful resolution of the issue through talks among India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris and is willing to discuss various alternatives put forth so far.
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May - 23 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said there were some intelligence inputs suggesting infiltration to Jammu and Kashmir from across the border but the number was "debatable". Chidambaram further stated that the SFs would be able to stop infiltration and if a few were able to get through, the forces
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said there were some intelligence inputs suggesting infiltration to Jammu and Kashmir from across the border but the number was "debatable". Chidambaram further stated that the SFs would be able to stop infiltration and if a few were able to get through, the forces would be able to apprehend them in course of time.
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May - 24 
Border Security Force (BSF) will soon deploy women troopers along Jammu and Kashmir's border with Pakistan to check the smuggling of arms and narcotics, reports Kashmir Times. Inspector General (IG), S Chattopadhyay on May 24, stated "It would help us check smuggling in which women are also involved
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Border Security Force (BSF) will soon deploy women troopers along Jammu and Kashmir's border with Pakistan to check the smuggling of arms and narcotics, reports Kashmir Times. Inspector General (IG), S Chattopadhyay on May 24, stated "It would help us check smuggling in which women are also involved".
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May - 25 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that 30 to 40 militants have entered into the State during recent infiltration attempts. Abdullah stated that the Intelligence agencies have confirmed the infiltration. He further commented, "There is no alternative to dialogue with Pakistan as war is not an op
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed that 30 to 40 militants have entered into the State during recent infiltration attempts. Abdullah stated that the Intelligence agencies have confirmed the infiltration. He further commented, "There is no alternative to dialogue with Pakistan as war is not an option. Violence is not an option".
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May - 26 
United Jehad Council chairman and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’, Syed Salahuddin stated that ongoing Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) polls are means for local self- governance and that militants will not target panches (member of Panchayat) and sarpanches (head of Panch
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United Jehad Council chairman and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘chief’, Syed Salahuddin stated that ongoing Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) polls are means for local self- governance and that militants will not target panches (member of Panchayat) and sarpanches (head of Panchayat), reports Kashmir Times. He further commented, “We did not call for boycott of Panchayat polls as these are for local self-arrangements and are different from assembly elections. You don’t have to take oath under Indian constitution in Panchayat polls.”
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May - 27 
Daily Excelsior, reports that Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, criticized the APHC leaders for calling strikes during summer and questioned their motive in getting more restive during peak of tourism season. Meanwhile, some people took to streets in some of the areas of downtown Srinagar city and pelt
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Daily Excelsior, reports that Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, criticized the APHC leaders for calling strikes during summer and questioned their motive in getting more restive during peak of tourism season. Meanwhile, some people took to streets in some of the areas of downtown Srinagar city and pelted stones on Police and SFs against the Government decision to put the Hurriyat chairman under house arrest. The protesters resorted to stone pelting and it was retaliated by cane charge by Police and SFs.
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May - 27 
Omar Abdullah said, "There is credible information to suggest that there have been successful attempts at infiltration last month”, reports NDTV.com. According to inputs, there are 42 training camps for militants across the LoC and a total of 250 to 400 trained militants at the launching pads waitin
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Omar Abdullah said, "There is credible information to suggest that there have been successful attempts at infiltration last month”, reports NDTV.com. According to inputs, there are 42 training camps for militants across the LoC and a total of 250 to 400 trained militants at the launching pads waiting for infiltration.
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May - 29 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 29, said, "There is no way to link infiltration with tourists. If you say infiltration has taken place and tourists need to go, it is wrong. If they (militants) have come, we will deal with them”, reports Daily Excelsior. He further asked separatists "why you try
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 29, said, "There is no way to link infiltration with tourists. If you say infiltration has taken place and tourists need to go, it is wrong. If they (militants) have come, we will deal with them”, reports Daily Excelsior. He further asked separatists "why you try to create unrest in summers when Kashmir witnesses a huge tourist rush? If you want to create unrest try to do it in winter. Why you do it in summers? “
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June - 1 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, said he will not meet the Ram Jethmalani-led Kashmir Committee. He stated, “We have decided not to meet the Kashmir Committee as it has time and again worked against the interests of Kashmiris”. Kashmir Committee led by Ra
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, said he will not meet the Ram Jethmalani-led Kashmir Committee. He stated, “We have decided not to meet the Kashmir Committee as it has time and again worked against the interests of Kashmiris”. Kashmir Committee led by Ram Jethmalani would begin their mission Kashmir-II from June 2 (today) with the panel holding dialogue with different sections of the society including separatists.
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June - 2 
Army has confirmed that at least 700 militants are waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir and there have been some incidents of firing at the Line of Control (LoC) to facilitate their crossing. Chief of the Western Command of Indian Army, Lieutenant General SR Ghosh stated, "The militant camps very much
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Army has confirmed that at least 700 militants are waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir and there have been some incidents of firing at the Line of Control (LoC) to facilitate their crossing. Chief of the Western Command of Indian Army, Lieutenant General SR Ghosh stated, "The militant camps very much exist in Pakistan. We are fully aware of several hundreds of militants who are waiting to be infiltrated to India and we presume they have the Pakistan backing".
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June - 2 
The head of the Kashmir Committee Ram Jethmalani held meetings with separatist leaders including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Sriganar and said a solution to the Kashmir issue is not far away, reports Daily Excelsior.
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The head of the Kashmir Committee Ram Jethmalani held meetings with separatist leaders including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Sriganar and said a solution to the Kashmir issue is not far away, reports Daily Excelsior.
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June - 7 
An un-named Senior Police Officer stated last week, "There are no active militant bases in Srinagar city. There is some presence of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in peripheries of Budgam District and two militants are active in the Ganderbal District".
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An un-named Senior Police Officer stated last week, "There are no active militant bases in Srinagar city. There is some presence of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in peripheries of Budgam District and two militants are active in the Ganderbal District".
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June - 7 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on June 7 that there are an estimated 250 to 300 militants active in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated, "We do not count militants like that, the general estimate is around 250 to 300, 100 odd may be more active type of militant
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on June 7 that there are an estimated 250 to 300 militants active in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated, "We do not count militants like that, the general estimate is around 250 to 300, 100 odd may be more active type of militants”.
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June - 8 
Sopore in Baramulla District is in the throes of a struggle between militants and Security Forces (SFs). In the past month or so, some 15 people - 10 militants and five civilians - have been killed in the area. Sopore is the ideological heartland of militancy. An unidentified intelligence officer st
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Sopore in Baramulla District is in the throes of a struggle between militants and Security Forces (SFs). In the past month or so, some 15 people - 10 militants and five civilians - have been killed in the area. Sopore is the ideological heartland of militancy. An unidentified intelligence officer stated, “The day support for militancy ends here, it`s finished. Sopore is the key”. Accordingly, the SFs have planned massive search operations in coming days in Sopore. This was revealed by Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, reports Kashmir Times. He said, “There are reports of presence of some ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Sopore and adjoining areas. In coming days anti-militancy operations will be intensified in the area.”
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June - 12 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General S A Hasnain on June 12 said there will be no troop withdrawal or revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state till complete stability prevails, reports Kashmir Times. Hasnain stated, "No doubt, militancy has come
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General S A Hasnain on June 12 said there will be no troop withdrawal or revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state till complete stability prevails, reports Kashmir Times. Hasnain stated, "No doubt, militancy has come down drastically but even a fewer number of militants can cause instability. So untill and unless stability prevails in the state neither the troops withdrawn can take place nor the AFSPA can be revoked." He further added that the Army is improving its drills to counter the changing strategies of the militants.
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June - 13 
Police said militancy had almost been wiped out in Jammu and there were only a handful of militants active in the province, according to Kashmir Dispatch. Inspector General of Police (Jammu range) Dilbag Singh said that there were only 13 militants left in Jammu region. Of the 13, six are left in Ba
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Police said militancy had almost been wiped out in Jammu and there were only a handful of militants active in the province, according to Kashmir Dispatch. Inspector General of Police (Jammu range) Dilbag Singh said that there were only 13 militants left in Jammu region. Of the 13, six are left in Banihal area of Ramban District - two militants Basharat and Qadir belonging to the Lashkar–e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) are active along with two associates each. Another five militants are left in Kishtwar District and two more in Doda District.
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June - 14 
In the wake of recent attempts being made from across the LoC by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian Territory, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lieutenant General K T Parnaik on June 14 said, "Around 16 training camps still exists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (
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In the wake of recent attempts being made from across the LoC by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian Territory, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lieutenant General K T Parnaik on June 14 said, "Around 16 training camps still exists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and we are fully prepared to foil any attempts being made by the neighboring country to create any disturbance in State”. On number of militants of various outfits functional in these bordering belts, he stated, "Twenty-seven militants associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HUJI) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), are still active in Rajouri and Poonch districts". The Army Commander further said that to thwart any possible infiltration, Army was maintaining a tight vigil along the LoC using night vision equipment adding, "there will soon be realignment of the fence along the LoC near Keran Post in Poonch District."
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June - 17 
Describing Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) as the basic units of development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 17 re-affirmed his Government's commitment to make these grass root institutions powerful enough to deliver effectively and democratically, reported Daily E
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Describing Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) as the basic units of development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 17 re-affirmed his Government's commitment to make these grass root institutions powerful enough to deliver effectively and democratically, reported Daily Excelsior. He said that his constant interactions with the elected public representatives at Assembly constituency level is to get first hand appraisal of the views of panches (members of Panchayats) land sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) regarding establishment of powerful Panchayat system in the State. "For non-existence of Panchayats in the State we had to incur comprehensive losses in terms of Central grants. By the establishment of Panchayati Raj we are expecting about INR 400 to INR 500 crores annually in the sector", he said.
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June - 18 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on June 18 expressed concern over active involvement of former militants in various crime and anti-social activities in the Valley. He said that these people are getting access to weapons being supplied from across the border adding that militancy is sl
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on June 18 expressed concern over active involvement of former militants in various crime and anti-social activities in the Valley. He said that these people are getting access to weapons being supplied from across the border adding that militancy is slowly but surely waning. "Militancy has come down and there has been 50 percent decrease in militancy related incidents this year. It has come to our notice that services of ex-militants are being hired by some people in order to carry out various anti-social activities. We have seized weapon of offence in many such cases and they had come from across the border," said the DGP while addressing a press conference held in connection with Police Martyrs Football tournament.
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June - 21 
Denying reports of infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army on June 21 claimed the bids were at a 20-year low as no militant has been able to sneak into the Valley so far in 2011, reports Daily Excelsior. "I think I can count them as infiltration attempts, (there were) perhaps two (at
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Denying reports of infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army on June 21 claimed the bids were at a 20-year low as no militant has been able to sneak into the Valley so far in 2011, reports Daily Excelsior. "I think I can count them as infiltration attempts, (there were) perhaps two (attempts)," General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Syed Atta Hasnain told reporters. He said both the bids were unsuccessful and added that for the first time infiltration has come down to zero in last 20 years. He said recent reports of infiltration were not credible. Last year, more than 100 bids were reported along the LoC in which around 100 militants were killed.
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June - 22 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that barring the killing of civilians by militants all the parameters related with militancy are well within the control. "There were 23 killings at the hands of militants this year while as this figure was 22 for the last year. Other than this, all the militancy re
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that barring the killing of civilians by militants all the parameters related with militancy are well within the control. "There were 23 killings at the hands of militants this year while as this figure was 22 for the last year. Other than this, all the militancy related parameters are well within our control and this makes me happy," he said. In another context he said that election is not the solution to the Kashmir issue. "It (Kashmir issue) cannot be resolved through Panchayat [village level local self-government institution] polls and I am the first one to admit that the Kashmir problem should be addressed politically," the Chief Minister said. He, however, added that the Government would fully empower the Panchayats and a committee headed by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal has been set up to look into the broader perspective of giving more powers to Panchayats. The committee would submit its report by next week. He also said that decision is yet to be taken whether the elections for civic bodies would be held on party basis or non-party basis.
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June - 22 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that more than 1500 policeman have been killed during the past 20 years of insurgency in the State, according to Greater Kashmir. More than 16,000 police personnel sustained injuries in militancy related incidents and law and order problems during the pe
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that more than 1500 policeman have been killed during the past 20 years of insurgency in the State, according to Greater Kashmir. More than 16,000 police personnel sustained injuries in militancy related incidents and law and order problems during the period. “According to our estimates, more than 1500 Policemen were martyred during the past 20 years. We have also registered 16000 cops who were injured in militancy related activity and also while discharging the duties in maintaining law and order. In 2010 alone more than 3000 cops received critical injuries,” he stated.
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June - 22 
On the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, the Chief Minister said the Government should be able to move forward on the issue by year-end. "The two committees formed to look into the areas where AFSPA could be revoked have not submitted their reports yet," Omar said
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On the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, the Chief Minister said the Government should be able to move forward on the issue by year-end. "The two committees formed to look into the areas where AFSPA could be revoked have not submitted their reports yet," Omar said. He also clarified that he had never questioned the accession of the State to the Union of India. "I have never said accession of Jammu and Kashmir to rest of India is not permanent. In my speech in the State Assembly in October last year, I only pointed out the difference between accession and merger," Omar stated.
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June - 23 
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF, Jammu Frontier) Sunil Chattopadhyay said that though the situation on the International Border is calm as compared to last four years yet there is no scope for complacency as around 170 militants are still getting arms training in eight camps on the o
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Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF, Jammu Frontier) Sunil Chattopadhyay said that though the situation on the International Border is calm as compared to last four years yet there is no scope for complacency as around 170 militants are still getting arms training in eight camps on the other side of border and may try to sneak into this side. "The situation on the International Border between India and Pakistan is under control and very calm since August 2010 as compared to last four years when there were several incidents of cease fire violations and attempts of infiltration", he said. “In 2007, there were 28 incidents of cease-fire violation and attempts of infiltration while as the same in 2008 were 58. In 2009, the number of such incidents was 36 while as during the period between January 2010 to August 2010, 28 cease-fire violations and infiltration attempts were made from the other side on the International Border,” the official said. "A total of 9 such incidents have taken place from August 2010 till date as such the situation is better as compared to previous four years", he said, adding "this is mainly because of increased surveillance, alertness at all levels and effective monitoring of situation from the Border Out Posts (BOPs) besides coordination with Pakistani Rangers". In reply to another query, Chattopadhyay disclosed that under Central Government sponsored schemes, 38 BOPs in Jammu Frontier are being modernized and better living conditions will be provided to the soldiers. "The work is likely to be completed by next year", he added.
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June - 26 
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit runs a series of well-oiled courses for budding terrorists, ranging from religious indoctrination to military and intelligence training, which are aimed at boosting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-
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Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit runs a series of well-oiled courses for budding terrorists, ranging from religious indoctrination to military and intelligence training, which are aimed at boosting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American LeT operative and an accused in the 26/11, in his testimony during the recently-concluded trial of co-accused Tahawwur Rana provided an insight into the religious, military and intelligence training being imparted by the LeT. He told the court that he went for religious training by the LeT in 2002; the three-month operational military training in 2003; and the LeT leadership course in 2004. In between, he did a course in intelligence in 2003. "I did the basic -- the religious course in the beginning. I did a preliminary course, a military. And then I did the advanced course. Then I did the intelligence course. Then I did the anti-terrorist course. Then I did the leadership course. And that's it," Headley told the court in response to a question from the defence attorney. All these courses, he said, were directed towards fighting in Jammu and Kashmir. Headley told the court that LeT taught them "small unit tactics," for "conventional and guerrilla warfare" in both "urban and country settings," so that LeT terrorists could fight against the Indian Army. "And that was your aim, that you were going to fight in that battle?" he was asked. "That is correct", Headley responded. "They really didn't teach you ...in the intelligence course, the intelligence was designed to help you with that type of a battle, correct, fighting in the guerrilla war, so to speak?" he was asked. "No. The intelligence was a little different from that. That was geared toward living... small groups of Lashkar operatives that would go in and live inside of India. That was geared for that mainly," Headley said. "Small groups. Where were they going to live, in Kashmir or India itself?" the defence attorney asked. "In India or Kashmir, both," Headley said. "And do what type of work?" he was asked. "Surveillance or checking out some locations as well as VIPs or personnel," he said. After working for LeT for four-five years, Major Iqbal of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), got in touch with him in 2006. "How do you know he was in ISI?" the defence attorney asked. "Because I had been introduced to him by a person who had met—who I had met inside a military cantonment in Landi Kotal," Headley said.
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June - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that guaranteed public service delivery to the people in Jammu and Kashmir is his Government's cherished goal and administration has been sensitized at all levels in this regard, according to Kashmir Dispatch. "The transfer of powers and authority from the Civil Sec
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that guaranteed public service delivery to the people in Jammu and Kashmir is his Government's cherished goal and administration has been sensitized at all levels in this regard, according to Kashmir Dispatch. "The transfer of powers and authority from the Civil Secretariat to the grass roots public representatives is the prime objective of Panchayati Raj. And my Government is committed for powerful and effective Panchayats in the State", he added.
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June - 27 
Election Department would write to the Government about 1300 vacancies, which couldn’t be filled during the Panchayat elections due to varied reasons, to take a decision on their fate. Out of 33,849 posts of Sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) and Panches (members of Panchayats), for which elections we
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Election Department would write to the Government about 1300 vacancies, which couldn’t be filled during the Panchayat elections due to varied reasons, to take a decision on their fate. Out of 33,849 posts of Sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) and Panches (members of Panchayats), for which elections were successfully conducted by the State Election Department in 16 phases, nearly 1300 posts of Sarpanches and Panches remained vacant most in Kashmir region. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Home Secretary B. R. Sharma said, “… If they ask us to issue a fresh notification for the vacant posts of Panchayats, it would be done shortly.’’ He added that all over 4000 Panchayats out of a total of 4130 across the State would be constituted any time after June 30. "We are forwarding the list of over 4000 Panchayats elected during the 16 phase elections to the State Government on June 30. The names of elected Sarpanches and Panches would be submitted to the Government. Any time, thereafter, the Government could constitute the Panchayats, which would formally come into existence in first week of next month’’, Sharma said. About 1300 posts of Sarpanches and Panches, majority of Panches in Kashmir division remained unfilled. While in some segments, the candidates didn’t come forward, in some constituencies, the election couldn’t be held due to stay order obtained by the candidates through the courts.
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June - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underlined that there was an urgent need for rehabilitating surrendered militants in the State, reports Kashmir Dispatch. “I took the issue with Home Minister P. Chidambaram when he was visiting here that there is an urgent need to work out a policy for rehabilitating th
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underlined that there was an urgent need for rehabilitating surrendered militants in the State, reports Kashmir Dispatch. “I took the issue with Home Minister P. Chidambaram when he was visiting here that there is an urgent need to work out a policy for rehabilitating them (surrendered militants),” Omar said, adding, “In keeping with that we are now trying to establish a baseline on how educated they are, what sort of skills they have, what sort of avenues they can be employed in. Once that information is available, we will work out a package with Government of India.”
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June - 29 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq ruled out any chance of re-unification with All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying all efforts made by him have proved futile. In an interview, Mirwaiz said, "We tried our level b
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq ruled out any chance of re-unification with All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying all efforts made by him have proved futile. In an interview, Mirwaiz said, "We tried our level best for the re-unification, but alas… Now there is no scope for it." “I personally went to (Syed Ali Shah) Geelani and tried to convince him for reunification. Last year [2010] during summer uprising, we tried to develop unified approach with Geelani, but it also didn’t work," he added.
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June - 29 
In another context, he advocated for incremental approach for resolving Kashmir issue, saying, "Solution of Kashmir issue has to be step-by-step process. We are willing to discuss everything with New Delhi apart from status quo." Asked whether his faction of Hurriyat was willing to enter into a dial
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In another context, he advocated for incremental approach for resolving Kashmir issue, saying, "Solution of Kashmir issue has to be step-by-step process. We are willing to discuss everything with New Delhi apart from status quo." Asked whether his faction of Hurriyat was willing to enter into a dialogue with New Delhi, he said, "We aren’t against dialogue in any way. But dialogue shouldn’t be for sake of the dialogue. Neither New Delhi and Islamabad have been able to make any headway in dialogue in past nor they can reach in future without the inclusion of Kashmiris."
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July - 1 
Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah said that militants continued to carry on with their activities and show presence but they will not be allowed to succeed in their designs to disturb Shri Amarnath Yatra (pilgrimage). The CM said, "Militants continued to carry out their activities of subversion. The
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah said that militants continued to carry on with their activities and show presence but they will not be allowed to succeed in their designs to disturb Shri Amarnath Yatra (pilgrimage). The CM said, "Militants continued to carry out their activities of subversion. They even tried to trigger an IED [Improvised Explosive Device] at Srinagar near Dal lake in Srinagar with the motive to target Yatra but the alert Security Forces personnel timely detected the explosive and defused it. Militants will continue to do their activities and we will carry on our task to ensure peaceful and smooth conduct of Yatra and thwart their nefarious designs.”
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July - 3 
Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on July 3 said people should remain vigilant against those spreading rumours, according to IBN Live. "Some elements do not want peace in the State for their personal gains and want
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Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda on July 3 said people should remain vigilant against those spreading rumours, according to IBN Live. "Some elements do not want peace in the State for their personal gains and want to disrupt congenial atmosphere by spreading havoc among the public through rumors," Khoda said and appealed people to remain vigilant about the "nefarious designs" of these elements. He said Police-public coordination has been strengthened at all levels which has resulted in ensuring law and order maintenance in the State.
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July - 6 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 6 acknowledged that there were “practical issues” in implementing the rehabilitation policy for militants, reports Indian Express. “The Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has identified a certain number of people who can be brought back to India under th
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on July 6 acknowledged that there were “practical issues” in implementing the rehabilitation policy for militants, reports Indian Express. “The Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has identified a certain number of people who can be brought back to India under the rehabilitation scheme. But there are number of practical issues that have to be resolved,” Chidambaram said. “After discussing with the Chief Minister of J&K [Omar Abdullah], I have asked the Home Ministry and External Affairs Ministry to sit together to resolve the practical aspects of physically bringing them (militants) to our side of the LoC [Line of Control] and rehabilitating them,” he added.
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July - 7 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Supreme Court observation on Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Naxal-hit areas cannot be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir as the SPOs in the State were part of the regular Police force, reports IBN Live. The SPOs in the State are part of the belt force and d
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Supreme Court observation on Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Naxal-hit areas cannot be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir as the SPOs in the State were part of the regular Police force, reports IBN Live. The SPOs in the State are part of the belt force and do their regular duties, Omar added.
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July - 7 
IBN Live reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said its ‘self-rule doctrine’ will mitigate the negative effects of Partition. PDP patron and former State Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said, "The self-rule document of my party is aimed at negating the negative effects of Partition. P
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IBN Live reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said its ‘self-rule doctrine’ will mitigate the negative effects of Partition. PDP patron and former State Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said, "The self-rule document of my party is aimed at negating the negative effects of Partition. Partition has plugged all traditional routes which were earlier connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the world." The self rule is aimed at creating JK as a bridge between India and Pakistan and both the countries would offer tariff reductions and develop this belt as a Free Trade Zone, he said. While pointing toward the recently held panchayat elections, the PDP patron claimed that 70 per cent of panchayat members belong to the PDP.
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July - 7 
Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Nasir Aslam Wani has said that Jammu and Kashmir is as safe as any other place in the world, reports Economic Times. Wani, who was in Malaysia, stressed that “tourists have never been a target”. “....Whatever trouble there is localised,” he said.
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Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Nasir Aslam Wani has said that Jammu and Kashmir is as safe as any other place in the world, reports Economic Times. Wani, who was in Malaysia, stressed that “tourists have never been a target”. “....Whatever trouble there is localised,” he said.
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July - 7 
Reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is a political issue which needs a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 7 said the origin of the issue is linked with India, Pakistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Asserting that is not the issue of mon
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Reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is a political issue which needs a political solution, Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on July 7 said the origin of the issue is linked with India, Pakistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Asserting that is not the issue of money or gun he said that elections are no solution to the Kashmir issue. The CM said that he has made it clear time and again that the elections, whether of Parliament, State Legislature or Panchayats, are not answer to the resolution of political issues of J&K. "We do not want to keep anyone in this misconception that by conducting elections we have solved the political issues of Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution of political issues of Jammu and Kashmir is a human duty to be rendered to seek permanent peace and prosperity in the sub-continent", he said. However, the issues of development cannot be made sub-servant to the final solution of political problems, he asserted.
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July - 11 
Army on July 11 said security situation in the State over the next few months will determine the outcome of the consultative process with the State Government over revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). General Officer Commanding (15 Corps), Lt. Gen. Syed Atta Hasnain, said that Army
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Army on July 11 said security situation in the State over the next few months will determine the outcome of the consultative process with the State Government over revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). General Officer Commanding (15 Corps), Lt. Gen. Syed Atta Hasnain, said that Army has given its view to the Government on AFSPA. Following 2010 summer unrest, two committees were set up by the State Government to study the possibility of revoking the AFSPA from certain areas in the Jammu region and the Kashmir valley. The Corps Commanders of Jammu and the Valley are members of the committees formed to look into the issue.
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July - 11 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the State Government will transfer powers to the sarpanchs (head of Panchayat, village level local self government institution) and panchs (member of Panchayat, village level local self government institution) in the State for effective implementation of work a
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the State Government will transfer powers to the sarpanchs (head of Panchayat, village level local self government institution) and panchs (member of Panchayat, village level local self government institution) in the State for effective implementation of work at the grassroots level, according to PTI. "We have vast mountainous and far off areas besides geographical diversity and climatic variation. The situation like this demands area specific attention," he said, maintaining that panchayat system is the only way forward to address such a requirement.
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July - 11 
Interlocutor Radha Kumar said that separatists have a major role to play in resolving longstanding Kashmir dispute and they must not be overlooked. Speaking to Kashmir News Service, she said, “Jammu and Kashmir consists of three parts and we are here to represent everybody’s voice. We hope separatis
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Interlocutor Radha Kumar said that separatists have a major role to play in resolving longstanding Kashmir dispute and they must not be overlooked. Speaking to Kashmir News Service, she said, “Jammu and Kashmir consists of three parts and we are here to represent everybody’s voice. We hope separatists come forward to present their view point on Kashmir.” “Kashmir issue was not a law and order problem but a serious political issue which needs to be resolved politically”, she said, further adding, that Kashmir issue could only be solved by consensus.
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July - 11 
Maintaining that a consensus has emerged on large number of issues concerning the State in the Round Table Conference (RTC), the Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on July 11 said that the recommendation of the two-day RTC, which started in Jammu on July 11, would be submitted to the Centre. "By tom
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Maintaining that a consensus has emerged on large number of issues concerning the State in the Round Table Conference (RTC), the Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on July 11 said that the recommendation of the two-day RTC, which started in Jammu on July 11, would be submitted to the Centre. "By tomorrow [July 12], we will have a document which gives a detailed account of what can be done on Jammu and Kashmir. This will be in the shape of recommendations that participants will make to the group of interlocutors," Chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said. Padgaonkar said so far about 550 delegations met them across the State during their 10 visits in which they have covered 18 Districts out of 22.
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July - 12 
Chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, described the dialogue process initiated by Centre through Interlocutors as a "farce", Daily Excelsior reports. "It is a fraud, it is a lie. They talk of dialogue, they talk of settlement of Kashmir issue, but in pr
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Chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, described the dialogue process initiated by Centre through Interlocutors as a "farce", Daily Excelsior reports. "It is a fraud, it is a lie. They talk of dialogue, they talk of settlement of Kashmir issue, but in practice they act through military and Police means. This place has been turned into a Police State," he alleged. "No dialogue process between India and Pakistan or Centre and Srinagar will bear any results unless the ground situation in Kashmir changes and the rights of the people are restored," Mirwaiz said.
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July - 12 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 12 paid rich tributes to the martyrs describing them heroes of the 'struggle against suppression and totalitarianism'. He said that 'the sacrifice of the martyrs to free the society from autocracy and lay edifice for democracy and human dignity is one of the rich
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 12 paid rich tributes to the martyrs describing them heroes of the 'struggle against suppression and totalitarianism'. He said that 'the sacrifice of the martyrs to free the society from autocracy and lay edifice for democracy and human dignity is one of the richest chapters of the history of Jammu and Kashmir'.
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July - 12 
Times of India reports that after the end of two-day Round Table Conference (RTC), Government-appointed interlocutors on July 12 said that "consensus" has been achieved, and they have got a long list of "concrete recommendations" on Jammu and Kashmir. "Consensus has been achieved. They (members of R
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Times of India reports that after the end of two-day Round Table Conference (RTC), Government-appointed interlocutors on July 12 said that "consensus" has been achieved, and they have got a long list of "concrete recommendations" on Jammu and Kashmir. "Consensus has been achieved. They (members of RTC) have given us long list of very concrete recommendations," a member of the Panel of Interlocutors, Radha Kumar told reporters, adding, "Slowly and steadily commonalities are emerging". A document of recommendations based on inputs given by the participants will be formulated and submitted to the Centre, the Interlocutors said.
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July - 13 
The Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir said on July 13 that four broad points have emerged during their 10 months long stint in which they covered 20 of 22 Districts and met over 4000 people, according to Daily Excelsior. Chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said everyone out of 590 delegations and
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The Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir said on July 13 that four broad points have emerged during their 10 months long stint in which they covered 20 of 22 Districts and met over 4000 people, according to Daily Excelsior. Chief Interlocutor Dileep Padgaonkar said everyone out of 590 delegations and 4000 people they met were convinced that process of dialogue was the only option to resolve the problems and that militancy and violence haven’t served any purpose. "A need to maintain integrity of the State and power sharing between regions and sub regions and maintaining tolerant and pluralistic culture of the State were the other major points, which have emerged during the broad dialogue’’, Padgaonkar added. He explained that though aspirations of different regions and different sets of people differed, there was a consensus among majority of people against trifurcation or bifurcation of the State. Talking about implementation of United Resolutions (UN) he said, “No one we met during our visits ever raised the issue of UN resolutions.” On separatists he said, "We are ready to meet them—openly or privately. The separatists are refusing to meet us. They have to take a decision (on meeting us),’’ admitting that the separatists are ‘‘stake holders’’ in a solution to Kashmir problem. He added that if the separatists come forward for talks with us, "it would enrich us and help us to prepare our document. Nevertheless, we would go ahead and submit our report to the Centre in September’’.
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July - 14 
A militant from Poonch, who had recently crossed over to this side of the Line of Control (LoC) from Sabjian after spending three years in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), confirmed the presence of at least 175 militants, of Poonch District in different training camps and other places in PoK, accord
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A militant from Poonch, who had recently crossed over to this side of the Line of Control (LoC) from Sabjian after spending three years in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), confirmed the presence of at least 175 militants, of Poonch District in different training camps and other places in PoK, according to Daily Excelsior. The militant, identified as Mohammad Arif Iqbal, during his interrogation by Police has disclosed militants were mostly affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), and were from different parts of Poonch district. He also said that he had been asked by LeT and HM ‘commanders’ to survey the old route of Gagrian-Sabjian-Loran-Gulmarg, used by the militants earlier from twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri to reach the Kashmir valley.
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July - 14 
M M Ansari, one of the three Interlocutors on Jammu on Kashmir, said that the document will contain their (separatists) “known positions" and "well documented" views, according to IBN Live. "They have not met us. The known positions which are well documented will be included. We have taken note of t
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M M Ansari, one of the three Interlocutors on Jammu on Kashmir, said that the document will contain their (separatists) “known positions" and "well documented" views, according to IBN Live. "They have not met us. The known positions which are well documented will be included. We have taken note of the widely- known viewpoints," Ansari said.
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July - 17 
Nearly 450 militants at nearly 42 Pakistani arms training camps are waiting to cross over to the Indian side, General Officer Commanding (GOC, 16 Corps) Lieutenant General J P Nehra said on July 17, according to Daily Excelsior. When asked about the activity in Pakistani training camps and number
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Nearly 450 militants at nearly 42 Pakistani arms training camps are waiting to cross over to the Indian side, General Officer Commanding (GOC, 16 Corps) Lieutenant General J P Nehra said on July 17, according to Daily Excelsior. When asked about the activity in Pakistani training camps and number of terrorists there, the GOC said, "As per intelligence inputs, there are 42 training camps, some closer to LoC [Line of Control] are still functional on that side and nearly 400 to 450 militants are there in these camps waiting for the opportunity to cross over to this side." He added, "There is no successful attempt of infiltration along the LoC since January this year. The successful infiltration level is almost zero. There were hardly 4-5 attempts, which were foiled in the recent past. We have deployed surveillance devices which can keep a watch during bad weather conditions and during nights as well. We have also set a multi-tier deployment system.” Responding to another question regarding lull along the LoC, the GOC said high vigil along the borders by troops, placement of surveillance gadgets all along the LoC and internal situation in Pakistan are the main reason behind it. However, lack of local support is yet another reason for it, he added. Replying to another question, Nehra disclosed as per latest inputs nearly 175 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were operating in the South of Pir Panjal, including Rajouri-Poonch, Udhampur, Reasi, Banihal, Ramban and Doda. Foreigners are still dominating but most of them have turned inactive in view of mounting pressure of Security Forces and lack of local support, he asserted. When asked about use of satellite communication by militants, he said they have been using it earlier also. But militants in the State are now more relying on internet and social working sites, besides manual communication. He said militants are now using Facebook and internet in addition to manual communication, marking a change of trend. Mobile phones are less used now because they are easily intercepted, he added.
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July - 17 
Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar, identified the militants killed in July 15 encounter in Kupwara as ‘North Kashmir divisional commander’, Saqib alias Sohail of Kasur in Pakistan; ‘Kupwara divisional commander’, Hamad alias Haneef alias Alfa Islam of Abbottabad in Pakistan; ‘Centra
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Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar, identified the militants killed in July 15 encounter in Kupwara as ‘North Kashmir divisional commander’, Saqib alias Sohail of Kasur in Pakistan; ‘Kupwara divisional commander’, Hamad alias Haneef alias Alfa Islam of Abbottabad in Pakistan; ‘Central Kashmir divisional commander’, Qari Saifullah, ‘battalion commander’ Chotta Saad and ‘battalion commander’, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Umair alias Hafiz. Saqib who was active in North Kashmir since 2009 was considered to be the backbone of LeT in Lolab area. ‘‘This is a major success and has almost wiped out the entire Lashkar leadership in Lolab and Sopore areas,’’ he said. Hamad was one of the most wanted militants in North Kashmir and was active since 2008. Qari Saifullah was active in Ganderal and Harwan areas of Central Kashmir. Security agencies reveal that Sopore was the main target of these LeT militants.
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July - 19 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps Lieutenant General S A Hasnain warned of more infiltration attempts from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in the coming months. So far eight such attempts were foiled by the alert troops, he added. "We expect more infiltration attempts in the future as mili
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps Lieutenant General S A Hasnain warned of more infiltration attempts from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in the coming months. So far eight such attempts were foiled by the alert troops, he added. "We expect more infiltration attempts in the future as militant organisations, particularly LeT, are desperate to re-establish their new leadership", he added further. Describing the recent killing of five top ‘commanders’ of the LeT at Lolab in the frontier District of Kupwara, as a major success, he said there is now leadership crisis in the outfit. "Our main objective will be to prevent the outfit in reorganizing their leadership.
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July - 20 
Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anirudh Uppal said the pressure mounted by SFs on the militants and the initiatives taken by the Government has ensured that the situation in Kashmir Valley has remained peaceful this year. "The situation this year has remained peaceful
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Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anirudh Uppal said the pressure mounted by SFs on the militants and the initiatives taken by the Government has ensured that the situation in Kashmir Valley has remained peaceful this year. "The situation this year has remained peaceful in the Kashmir Valley due to the pressure mounted by the Security Forces on the militants," he said. Uppal said the initiatives taken by the Government to engage the youth of the Valley in a positive way have also helped to ensure stability and peace in Kashmir, adding, "It is a combination of all these factors, including the situation across the border."
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July - 22 
Army ordered internal probe into the incident. General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain said that Army had already commenced its own fast track preliminary investigation. "The Army is fully and completely cooperating with the police and with all other Government ag
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Army ordered internal probe into the incident. General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps Lieutenant General S.A. Hasnain said that Army had already commenced its own fast track preliminary investigation. "The Army is fully and completely cooperating with the police and with all other Government agencies in carrying out the investigations," he stated.
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July - 24 
Daily India reports that the Indian Army personnel have stepped up night patrolling in the forests and mountains along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Vigil has been strengthened in the Tangdhar range of Kashmir valley. Colonel Vikas Slathia of the Jammu and Kashmir R
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Daily India reports that the Indian Army personnel have stepped up night patrolling in the forests and mountains along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Vigil has been strengthened in the Tangdhar range of Kashmir valley. Colonel Vikas Slathia of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles said night patrolling was crucial since there were greater chances of extremists of crossing the borders after dark. "Most of the activities of the terrorists, if they want to infiltrate into our country, they will prefer hours of darkness. So we need to dominate the area by patrolling, because at many places, you must have seen, there is a lot of forest, there is a lot of foliage, which provide enough cover to the terrorists which cannot be seen by our devices which are visual in nature, for which patrolling is absolutely necessary," he added.
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July - 25 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again used social networking site Twitter to criticise militant sympathisers of the State, reports Economic Times. Criticising human rights activists and the Kashmiri press for not reacting to the killing of a youth in Sopore town of Baramulla District in the night
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah once again used social networking site Twitter to criticise militant sympathisers of the State, reports Economic Times. Criticising human rights activists and the Kashmiri press for not reacting to the killing of a youth in Sopore town of Baramulla District in the night of July 24, the Chief Minister on July 25 tweeted, "A young man was shot dead in Sopore yesterday for no apparent fault of his. Where the hell are all the irate voices? Bloody hypocrites." "Mohsin was a businessman, doing business in Sopore. Shot by militants last night. No wonder my TL (Twitter Line)) is silent as it wasn't by army/police," Omar wrote. "It was too late to make the national deadlines but made it to the local papers here, hidden in a corner somewhere obviously," he said in response to a comment from one of his 38,000 followers on Twitter.
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July - 25 
Omar Abdullah appealed for peace to allow authorities to unearth the facts behind the alleged rape of a woman by two Army personnel in Kulgam, according to IBN Live. "I appeal to the people not to resort to violence, stone pelting and setting vehicles on fire, but give chance to the law enforcing ag
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Omar Abdullah appealed for peace to allow authorities to unearth the facts behind the alleged rape of a woman by two Army personnel in Kulgam, according to IBN Live. "I appeal to the people not to resort to violence, stone pelting and setting vehicles on fire, but give chance to the law enforcing agencies to unearth the facts," Omar said. “They (certain politicians) are jealous of these developments and are in search of a chance to disturb law and order, and peace in the state," he added. As reported earlier, the accusation by the woman triggered violent protests in her home town and a shutdown across the Kashmir Valley.
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July - 25 
Special Director General Central Reserve Police Force Anirudh Uppal on July 25 said his force is working hard to ensure peace and normalcy in Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. He added, "We will not lower our guard but continue to remain vigilant to maintain peace and order in Valley which has summe
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Special Director General Central Reserve Police Force Anirudh Uppal on July 25 said his force is working hard to ensure peace and normalcy in Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. He added, "We will not lower our guard but continue to remain vigilant to maintain peace and order in Valley which has summer unrest continuously for 3 years."
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July - 26 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the Centre will convene an all party meeting once the Interlocutors on Kashmir submit their recommendations for discussing them, Daily Excelsior reported. While no date on the submission of the report by the Interlocutors had been fixed, sources said that the
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said the Centre will convene an all party meeting once the Interlocutors on Kashmir submit their recommendations for discussing them, Daily Excelsior reported. While no date on the submission of the report by the Interlocutors had been fixed, sources said that the final report may be handed over to the Government by the end of September 2011. The panel had submitted its interim report nearly six weeks back. The Interlocutors have so far made 10 visits to the State and covered 18 of the 22 Districts during which they have met nearly 5,000 people which includes political leaders, trade unions, lawyers, student unions and newly elected Panches and Sarpanches. The panel will now be visiting four remaining Districts—Shopian, Kupwara and Baramulla in Kashmir and Samba in Jammu after which they were expected to hold meetings with major political parties in the State to discuss broad contours of the report. In another context, Chidambaram said that the crucial phase of the new policy for return of youth of Jammu and Kashmir, who had crossed over to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in early 1990s and were now willing to join the mainstream, was "extremely complicated" and the Government is trying to address it, adds DNA. Replying to questions on whether Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) or other terror groups had abducted the youth who were willing to return to India, the minister said "I do not know about all that. All I know is that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir received a certain number of applications for surrender and rehabilitation policy and they have been able to shortlist certain number of names to whom benefit of travel documents can be given to return to the Indian side of the LoC [Line of Control]." He said having reached that point now, the logistic problems are "extremely complicated" and were being addressed. He also noted, "I think the Government [State] has learnt some lessons how to handle stone pelters. They are doing it much better this year. There are also far fewer cases of stone pelting. They are able to localise it and contain it. The Police and the Government has learnt lessons on how to handle stone pelting," he said. On the issue of infiltration, Chidambaram said that Pakistan-based terror outfits were trying hard to push in their men from across the border but only a few such bids could materialise. "The attempts to infiltrate are still high. The successful attempts are few," he said. To a question, he said, "I think threats are exaggerated. There is a threat but I don't think we should exaggerate the threat. Things are certainly more normal today than they were couple of years ago. Certainly more normal than they were six-seven years ago. Last year you must keep out the stone pelting and firing that was an unfortunate chapter. If you keep that out, you will find that you will see that the trend line of violence in Kashmir has declined."
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July - 27 
According to IBN Live, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that "there is nothing new in Hurriyat Conference leaders meeting Pakistani dignitaries. This is not happening for the first time and there is nothing to worry about." He, however, added, "If they want inclusion of Kashmiri leadership in the
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According to IBN Live, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that "there is nothing new in Hurriyat Conference leaders meeting Pakistani dignitaries. This is not happening for the first time and there is nothing to worry about." He, however, added, "If they want inclusion of Kashmiri leadership in the dialogue, then Pakistan will have to talk to the mainstream leadership also." He said separatists were not the only leaders in Jammu and Kashmir as the mainstream political parties have proved their representative character from time to time. In another context he said, that His government was focusing on providing necessary infrastructure and manpower at hospitals, schools and other institutions so as to ensure quality services to the people. "Unless our hospitals, schools and colleges are manned by qualified faculty, required technicians and ministerial staff, the prompt and up to the mark delivery cannot be assured," Omar said. He said equal focus was on both consolidation and expansion of the infrastructure.
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July - 27 
Fai was released on a USD 100,000 bond and under house arrest with a radio tag around his ankle for electronic surveillance. Later, Fai said the people of Kashmir have no reason to fear from America. Fai’s lawyer Khurram Wahid distributed copies of the statement which read: “It has been my life
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Fai was released on a USD 100,000 bond and under house arrest with a radio tag around his ankle for electronic surveillance. Later, Fai said the people of Kashmir have no reason to fear from America. Fai’s lawyer Khurram Wahid distributed copies of the statement which read: “It has been my lifelong commitment to people...of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of their religious background and cultural affiliations, to help achieve the right of self-determination to decide their future. God willing I will continue to do that in days, weeks, months and years to come.” Fai lauded the “traditional support” of the US to basic principles of fundamental freedoms and democratic process and President Barack Obama’s vision about South Asia.
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July - 27 
Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai, accused of being an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent and funneling its money into the US to influence American lawmakers on Kashmir, has admitted to taking money from ISI, reports Indian Express. During his detention hearing on July 26 at the US Dis
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Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai, accused of being an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent and funneling its money into the US to influence American lawmakers on Kashmir, has admitted to taking money from ISI, reports Indian Express. During his detention hearing on July 26 at the US District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, the prosecution said that Fai, the head of Kashmiri American Council, had admitted to receiving funds from the ISI. His attorneys, Nina Ginsberg and Khurram Wahid, claimed that though Fai took money from ISI, he never toed their line. The federal prosecutors, however, told the court that Fai not only received USD 4 million from ISI, but also strictly followed their agenda on Kashmir. Special FBI Agent Sarah Webb Linden told the court that Fai’s agenda was heavily dictated by the ISI. In fact, for his every meeting, agenda and speeches, he received bullet points from his ISI handlers in Pakistan. Fai did, what “ISI asked him to do,” she said. Also, US Attorney Gordon Kromberg said Fai has been an ISI agent for the past two decades. He told the court that during his interrogation after his arrest on July 19, Fai acknowledged to his links with ISI and having received money from the ISI.
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July - 28 
Terming peace imperative to address political issues and work out an amicable solution, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah appealed the people to help to maintain tranquility in the State and give necessary fillip to his efforts in this pursuit. "Give me peace, I will strive to get all issues resolved an
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Terming peace imperative to address political issues and work out an amicable solution, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah appealed the people to help to maintain tranquility in the State and give necessary fillip to his efforts in this pursuit. "Give me peace, I will strive to get all issues resolved and take its benefits to every household", he said, adding that development process and requirements of life cannot wait the final resolution of political issues. "We have to move simultaneously on both the fronts to seek prosperity and lasting peace together", he asserted and said that peaceful atmosphere is prerequisite to reach to the logical settlement of issues.
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July - 29 
The chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Umar Farooq said the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) represent Indian Government’s view point on issue of State and there is no need of Pakistan to hold talks with them. He further said the mainstream parties
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The chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) Umar Farooq said the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) represent Indian Government’s view point on issue of State and there is no need of Pakistan to hold talks with them. He further said the mainstream parties can’t be representatives of the people of the State as they are in power just for their personal interests. He said that for the past three years Omar Abdullah Government is using force to "quell the genuine voice of the people." He also condemned the External Affairs Ministry’s objections over meeting of Kashmiri separatists with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hinna Rabbani Khar.
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August - 1 
Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Zone) Dilbagh Singh as saying that four militants from Hindu community have been killed during the two-decade-long militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. "So far four Hindu militant commanders of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen [HM] - Uttam Singh alias Saifullah, Kuldeep Kumar al
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Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Zone) Dilbagh Singh as saying that four militants from Hindu community have been killed during the two-decade-long militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. "So far four Hindu militant commanders of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen [HM] - Uttam Singh alias Saifullah, Kuldeep Kumar alias Kamran and Subash Chander Shaan and Bipin Kumar - were killed in 22 years long militancy in Jammu and Kashmir," Dilbagh Singh said. But, he rebutted claims of HM that a large number of Hindus picked up guns due to ideological conviction. "I did not see any ideological conviction in all these cases (Hindus boys joining militancy). I have gone through cases of 3 to 4 militants (Hindus) who have been killed. It is all absurd. Most of them forcibly picked up or were fascinated by power of gun," he asserted. The official argued, "If gun can fascinate Muslim boys, it can fascinate Hindu boys as well... When they lift guns, they feel empowered, and womanising, extortion and dictating people become part of their life."
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August - 3 
The IGP also announced that that in the aftermath of August 3 arrest of a LeT militant Mushtaq Ahmed alias Mustafa alias Master of Budhan in Reasi District from Belicharana in Jammu, Police have decided to conduct a census and prepare data of all the people living in ‘unauthorized colonies’, includi
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The IGP also announced that that in the aftermath of August 3 arrest of a LeT militant Mushtaq Ahmed alias Mustafa alias Master of Budhan in Reasi District from Belicharana in Jammu, Police have decided to conduct a census and prepare data of all the people living in ‘unauthorized colonies’, including Belicharana, in Jammu and its outskirts. "We have decided to conduct a census and prepare data of all the people, mostly migrants of Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Doda, Kishtwar etc putting up in unauthorized colonies’’, he said, arguing, “If one militant can hide in unauthorized basties, I don’t rule out the possibility of more militants having taken shelter in some colonies.’’ He pointed out militant attack of Ragunath temple was planned at Rajouri and Poonch but executed from Qasim Nagar basti, where the militants had dumped arms, ammunition and explosives. He, however, conceded that there were no organised training camps for militants in any part of Jammu and local recruits in Kishtwar (now killed or arrested) had been trained by the militants while working with them.
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August - 4 
The IGP also said Salman had managed to recruit six youth of Kishtwar into the outfit during past some time, all of whom have been neutralized. While four of them — Khurshid Ahmed, Mohammad Issaq, Jan Mohammad and Noman had already been killed, Abdul Jabbar was arrested. The sixth surviving recruit
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The IGP also said Salman had managed to recruit six youth of Kishtwar into the outfit during past some time, all of whom have been neutralized. While four of them — Khurshid Ahmed, Mohammad Issaq, Jan Mohammad and Noman had already been killed, Abdul Jabbar was arrested. The sixth surviving recruit — Irshad Ahmed Koli was killed today along with Salman. He asserted, "With the killing of Habib Gujjar alias Salman and his associate, Koli, the LeT outfit has been wiped out hundred per cent from Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts’’, adding some HM cadre were still active in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts.
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August - 5 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on August 5 said that situation is improving in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "There are big success on the counter insurgency and counter infiltrations. There is a decrease of 70 per cent in militancy related incidents in Jammu region as well as
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on August 5 said that situation is improving in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "There are big success on the counter insurgency and counter infiltrations. There is a decrease of 70 per cent in militancy related incidents in Jammu region as well as decrease in the number of operating militants. But, efforts (to infiltrate) are being made from across the border and instructions are being given to the militants to engineer infiltrations. There have been several attempts of infiltration along the border in Kashmir. These attempts are aimed to push more and more militants to this side before passes get closed.” "There are varying numbers (of militants staged on launching pads for infiltrations in J&K). Some guesses have been in the range of 300 (militants)," he said. To a question that how many militants have sneaked in 2011, he said, "This can never be confirmed. But they (sneaking militants) are down than last year.” Also, maintaining that the situation was well under control in the Kashmir valley, he said there are elements interested in fomenting trouble to keep the pot boiling in the region. "Situation is well under control. There are some people, interested elements for obvious reasons, (who want to create trouble in Kashmir again)," Khoda said. "The elements who have been operating for more than the past 20 years are not still gone, they get funding from outside. Their job is to keep the pot boiling. One has to understand clearly that Kashmir is a conflict zone. It is not that terrorism is over. In any conflict zone, there will be some problem and we have to deal with these problems very effectively," he added.
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August - 7 
All Party Hurriyat Conference –Geelani (APHC-G) leader, Syed Ali Geelani, has called for complete shutdown on August 15, the Independence Day of India, according to Kashmir Media Service. Geelani stated, “The day should be observed as black day and we must remember our martyrs who sacrificed their l
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All Party Hurriyat Conference –Geelani (APHC-G) leader, Syed Ali Geelani, has called for complete shutdown on August 15, the Independence Day of India, according to Kashmir Media Service. Geelani stated, “The day should be observed as black day and we must remember our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Kashmir”.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (Central Kashmir) Abdul Gani Mir on August 9 said that 18 protesters were arrested in the night of August 8 from different neighbourhoods of Srinagar, while nearly a dozen protesters were arrested during similar raids in the night of August 6, according to Daily Ex
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Deputy Inspector General of Police (Central Kashmir) Abdul Gani Mir on August 9 said that 18 protesters were arrested in the night of August 8 from different neighbourhoods of Srinagar, while nearly a dozen protesters were arrested during similar raids in the night of August 6, according to Daily Excelsior. The arrests will continue "until all protesters involved in stone-pelting and the organisers are arrested," Abdul Gani Mir said. "We will arrest the last of the stone pelter," said Superintendent of Police (North City) Showket Shah. Police said they are trying to identify the stone pelters from the video footage of the violent protests that resurfaced last week.
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August - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -affected States have witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states in the last six months, Parliament was informed on August 9, reports IANS. There have been as many as 1,041 incidents of terrorist viol
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -affected States have witnessed more incidents of terrorist violence than Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states in the last six months, Parliament was informed on August 9, reports IANS. There have been as many as 1,041 incidents of terrorist violence in the Maoist-affected States as compared to 202 terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said in a written statement in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). As for northeastern states, the number violent incidents stood at 338, till July 31. According to ministry records, 254 civilians have died in Maoist-related incidents, 39 persons died in northeastern states and 25 civilians in terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir.
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August - 9 
The head of the three-member panel of Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, Dileep Padgaonkar, on August 9 said it would complete its report by September-end. “… We will complete our work as mandated by the Government,” he told The Hindu. Padgaonkar said the interlocutors had in the past 10 months vis
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The head of the three-member panel of Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, Dileep Padgaonkar, on August 9 said it would complete its report by September-end. “… We will complete our work as mandated by the Government,” he told The Hindu. Padgaonkar said the interlocutors had in the past 10 months visited 18 of the 22 Districts in the three regions of the State and met over 600 delegations. “We have also held three round-table conferences, which saw the participation of women, academicians, students, lawyers and social activists,'' he said adding the interlocutors must have met nearly 6,000 people. The Chief Interlocutor said the panel had done “enormous documentation” and mounted by far the most exhaustive exercise of reaching out to people in all J&K regions. “We will complete our report on the basis of conferences, hearings and writings given to us,” he noted.
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August - 9 
The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has ‘reactivated’ terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) with some 2,500 terrorists present there, according to IANS. “The Government is aware that the ISI has reactivated terrorist training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir,” Minister of State for Ho
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The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has ‘reactivated’ terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) with some 2,500 terrorists present there, according to IANS. “The Government is aware that the ISI has reactivated terrorist training camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir,” Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) in a written reply. Singh said a number of training camps and launching pads were ‘reportedly active’ in Pakistan and parts of Jammu and Kashmir under its control. “As per assessment, there are around 2,500 terrorists,” he said. He said among measures that have helped to check militant infiltration are construction of border fencing, improved technology, weapons and equipment for Security Forces, improved intelligence and operational coordination, synergizing intelligence flow and pro-active action against terrorists. In reply to another question he said, “Infiltration attempts from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir have shown a marginal increase during the year 2009 and 2010 in comparison with the year 2008.” He said 52 infiltration attempts along the border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir have taken place till June 2011, while in 2010 the number was 489. The ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan was on but there have been many violations over the past three yeas. “The number of violations which was 77 in 2008 came down to 28 in 2009 and it further increased to 44 in 2010. Up to July (this year), 19 ceasefire violations have been reported along LoC,” he added. He said there were no reports of ceasefire violation along Line of Actual Control with China in Jammu and Kashmir
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August - 10 
Army Chief General V. K. Singh warned that terrorists retained the ability to calibrate the level of violence in Jammu and Kashmir despite suffering severe setbacks, reports IANS. A defense spokesperson quoted General Singh as telling the soldiers, “Though the terrorists have taken a severe beating
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Army Chief General V. K. Singh warned that terrorists retained the ability to calibrate the level of violence in Jammu and Kashmir despite suffering severe setbacks, reports IANS. A defense spokesperson quoted General Singh as telling the soldiers, “Though the terrorists have taken a severe beating in the region over the last few years and their morale is at the lowest ebb, yet the terrorists still retain the capability to calibrate the level of violence.”
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August - 10 
In the first six months of 2011, 52 terrorists attempted to infiltrate into the Indian Territory from the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as against 489 in 2010, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) was informed on August 10, according to Daily Excelsior. Replying to a questi
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In the first six months of 2011, 52 terrorists attempted to infiltrate into the Indian Territory from the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as against 489 in 2010, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) was informed on August 10, according to Daily Excelsior. Replying to a question on infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir, Defense Minister A. K. Antony said, "As per the assessment of Multi Agency Centre (MAC), till June 2011, 52 terrorists attempted to infiltrate as compared to 489 in 2010." Observing that no military outpost on the Indo-Pak border was lying attended, Antony said that no attempt was made by terrorists to capture these outposts. Informing the House on number of terrorists killed, the Minister said, "The Army has killed two terrorists trying to infiltrate along the Line of Control in J&K till date in 2011 and in 2010 it had killed 38 terrorists." On cease-fire violations he said, "In recent past, Pakistani troops have resorted to firing and violated ceasefire on LoC two times in June and three times in July this year [2011] using small arms, machine guns and rocket launchers. No Indian soldier was killed and there was no loss to Indian posts in the firing.
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August - 10 
Nearly 40,000 people have been killed in militancy-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades, the Government said on August 10, according to PTI. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitender Singh told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in reply to a question that 3
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Nearly 40,000 people have been killed in militancy-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades, the Government said on August 10, according to PTI. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitender Singh told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) in reply to a question that 39, 918 persons have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in violent incidents between 1990 and 2011(April). 13,226 civilians were killed and 5,369 Security Force (SFs) personnel lost their lives. All together 21,323 terrorists were killed SFs during the same period, the Minister said.
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August - 11 
Army Chief General V K Singh on August 11 said that the troops can’t afford to lower the guard on the Line of Control (LoC) as militants were still present in the camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and could try to infiltrate into this side any time. "We can’t lower our guard. We
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Army Chief General V K Singh on August 11 said that the troops can’t afford to lower the guard on the Line of Control (LoC) as militants were still present in the camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and could try to infiltrate into this side any time. "We can’t lower our guard. We have to be fully alert all along the LoC as the militants were sitting in the camps and launching pads and could try to infiltrate anytime’’, he said.
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August - 12 
Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference- Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on August 12 that New Delhi would be responsible for repercussions in case Parliament Attack (2001) convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was executed, reports Greater Kashmir. He stated, “If they went ahead it will not only
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Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference- Mirwaiz (APHC-M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on August 12 that New Delhi would be responsible for repercussions in case Parliament Attack (2001) convict Muhammad Afzal Guru was executed, reports Greater Kashmir. He stated, “If they went ahead it will not only render dialogue process meaningless but also worsen the situation here. On one hand you (New Delhi) talk of dialogue with Pakistan and Kashmiris, confidence building measures and removing trust deficit, but on other your Home Ministry recommends rejection of mercy petition of Afzal Guru. Do you think people will behave as mute spectator to your act? Need of hour is to do justice in the case”.
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August - 13 
CRPF Inspector General B N Ramesh said that a group of militants has managed to sneak into Kashmir valley from across the Line of Control (LoC) to create trouble on the eve of Independence Day. He said they have inputs that militants are making attempts to target vital instillations in the Kashmir v
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CRPF Inspector General B N Ramesh said that a group of militants has managed to sneak into Kashmir valley from across the Line of Control (LoC) to create trouble on the eve of Independence Day. He said they have inputs that militants are making attempts to target vital instillations in the Kashmir valley. "One such attempt was foiled by the CRPF at the Sangam Bridge in Anantnag District," he added.
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August - 14 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 14 asked separatist leaders to join in a “positive manner” the process for finding a lasting solution to political issues in the State, according to The Hindu. “Under the changed political scenario in the sub-continent, you have to render your role in a positiv
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 14 asked separatist leaders to join in a “positive manner” the process for finding a lasting solution to political issues in the State, according to The Hindu. “Under the changed political scenario in the sub-continent, you have to render your role in a positive manner and be associated with the strategy of peaceful resolution of issues,” Omar, referring to the separatists, said. “Talks between India and Pakistan have resumed and the internal dialogue process is also moving ahead,” he said appealing the separatist leaders to be part of the process of finding solution to political issues of Jammu and Kashmir transcending the policy of confrontation. “My Government is endeavouring to help strengthening Jammu and Kashmir-centric CBMs (confidence building measures) put in place by the two countries. We are vehemently advocating more CBMs and new initiatives for wider and closer cross border relationship,” he said.
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August - 15 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that Centre will implement the recommendations made by its team of interlocutors for addressing the political issues of the Kashmir problem. “We expect the Centre not to ignore the report to be submitted by the interlocutors as has been done with several r
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that Centre will implement the recommendations made by its team of interlocutors for addressing the political issues of the Kashmir problem. “We expect the Centre not to ignore the report to be submitted by the interlocutors as has been done with several reports (on Kashmir) in the past,” Omar said in his Independence Day speech. “We hope that they [interlocutors] will submit the report soon so that the issues of the state will be resolved in true sense,” he said. The Chief Minister said the dialogue was the only way to resolve disputes and issues. “I have said it many times that gun is solution to no issue. If anytime we have come closer to resolution, it was when the dialogue process was expedited,” he said.
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August - 16 
Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on August 16 that a total of 100 people have been killed in 202 incidents of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir till July 2011, reports PTI. This includes 25 civilians, 19 Security Forces' personnel and 56 terr
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Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on August 16 that a total of 100 people have been killed in 202 incidents of terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir till July 2011, reports PTI. This includes 25 civilians, 19 Security Forces' personnel and 56 terrorists. He also said 219 Kashmiri Pandits were killed and around 58,000 families of the community have left Jammu and Kashmir in last 22 years after the onset of terrorism in the state in 1989. "As per information received from the Jammu and Kashmir government, 219 Kashmiri Pandits were killed in the state since 1989 and 58,697 families are reported to have left their homes due to the onset of militancy in Kashmir Valley," he said. In another context, he said that seven persons, including those associated with Inter Services intelligence (ISI), were charged in the United States with the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. "As per the available inputs, the indictment filed by the US authorities in the district court, Northern District Illinois, seven individuals were charged with the Mumbai terrorist attacks, including those the government believes, are associated with the ISI," he said in a written reply. The Minister said the testimonials during the trial drew attention to the links between the ISI and the terrorists responsible for the Mumbai terrorist attacks. He also informed that ISI is continuously sponsoring terrorist infrastructure in that country to help infiltration into India. “This infrastructure continues to be sponsored by Pak ISI to recruit, train, finance arm and infiltrate terrorists into India," he added. Known anti-India elements and those declared as fugitives from the law in India continue to be provided sanctuary in Pakistan, he stated.
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August - 18 
Back from his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, US senator John McCain on August 18 took a tough stand over “troubling connections” of Pakistan security with terror groups, reports Hindustan Times. “The troubling connection remains between Pakistan's military and terrorist groups like the Haqqani network
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Back from his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, US senator John McCain on August 18 took a tough stand over “troubling connections” of Pakistan security with terror groups, reports Hindustan Times. “The troubling connection remains between Pakistan's military and terrorist groups like the Haqqani network and Lashkar e-Toiba who are killing Indians, Afghans and Pakistanis,” McCain said. He, however, felt that the situation in Kashmir has improved. He also maintained that "Kashmir is an internal matter" and it was not America or any other nation's place to comment on sovereign affairs of a country, adds Daily Excelsior.
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August - 18 
Police claim to have wiped out Hizb-ul-Mujahidin (HM) group from Kulgam-Reasi belt, according to Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said that with the surrender of four HM militants (it was reported yesterday) the militancy in Reasi District has been completely w
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Police claim to have wiped out Hizb-ul-Mujahidin (HM) group from Kulgam-Reasi belt, according to Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said that with the surrender of four HM militants (it was reported yesterday) the militancy in Reasi District has been completely wiped out. He said that as per inputs, 39 militants were active in Jammu region, including three from Kathua, who were presently putting up in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He said that out of 36, 27 are locals while the remaining are foreigners. Police had earlier claimed elimination of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Doda-Kishtwar belt.
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August - 19 
CRPF Inspector General (Operations) B. N. Ramesh praised Kashmiris for providing information to the SFs about militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. “Nowadays, I believe that the trust of the public towards the Security Forces, especially CRPF as well as other units of local Police is gradually i
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CRPF Inspector General (Operations) B. N. Ramesh praised Kashmiris for providing information to the SFs about militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. “Nowadays, I believe that the trust of the public towards the Security Forces, especially CRPF as well as other units of local Police is gradually increasing. It is a good thing. In the past one-month, whatever two or three operations have been conducted, we have seen that the information is coming voluntarily from the affected people. It is not that we are purchasing information or we are procuring information. That shows the people are also not very happy with the state of affairs of some misguided elements,” said Ramesh.
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August - 21 
General Office Commanding (15 Corps) Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain has expressed apprehensions that armed terrorists from across the line of control would step up their efforts to infiltrate in to Jammu and Kashmir in the coming months. "We have so far killed 12 to 13 commanders of Lashkar-e-T
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General Office Commanding (15 Corps) Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain has expressed apprehensions that armed terrorists from across the line of control would step up their efforts to infiltrate in to Jammu and Kashmir in the coming months. "We have so far killed 12 to 13 commanders of Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e- Mohammad this year. The level of desperation in the militant groups is high as their leadership has been wiped out," Gen Hasnain he said on August 21. General Hasnain said, "There is no intelligence communication with the Army from across the border but we have different resources for intelligence." He said the Pakistani sponsors frequently change the route of the armed terrorists to keep the Indian troops guessing. "Whenever we get success on certain routes on LoC against infiltration attempts, those routes get blocked and the terrorists are pushed in from other routes," Hasnain said.
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August - 21 
General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15th Corps) Syed Atta Muhammad Hasnain said that militants are desperate and they will make more infiltration attempts in next two months before the mountain peaks get closed with fresh snowfall of the season. He said that there are around 500-700 militants waiting a
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General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15th Corps) Syed Atta Muhammad Hasnain said that militants are desperate and they will make more infiltration attempts in next two months before the mountain peaks get closed with fresh snowfall of the season. He said that there are around 500-700 militants waiting at the launching pads in PoK to infiltrate. "The militant infra-structure across the border is still intact and the militants are desperate to infiltrate into Kashmir," he added. He said that the security forces eliminated around 20 top ‘commanders’ of various militant organizations especially of the LeT in past two months. "After receiving severe blow, they want to push in more militants to disturb peace in the Valley,” he said, adding, “Security Forces are targeting the leadership of JeM and LeT and our intelligence this year has been extremely good. It is because of this that we achieved major successes this year and their desperation to infiltrate has increased."
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August - 21 
On August 21, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) said in Srinagar on Sunday there were 2156 unmarked graves in 38 places of the Valley in which persons whose identity has not so far been established had been buried. The Senior Superintendent of Police who heads the investigating wing of the SH
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On August 21, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) said in Srinagar on Sunday there were 2156 unmarked graves in 38 places of the Valley in which persons whose identity has not so far been established had been buried. The Senior Superintendent of Police who heads the investigating wing of the SHRC has in his report demanded the identities of the persons buried in such graves needed to be established. The CM on August 22 said the Government too wanted answers to such questions. "But it is too early to comment on it. We have a Unified command meeting on Tuesday where we will discuss it," he said.
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August - 22 
Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 22 reiterated his idea of setting up of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to probe all the killings in Jammu and Kashmir in the past 21-years, reports Rediff. "Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be assigned the task to probe all the killings in
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 22 reiterated his idea of setting up of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to probe all the killings in Jammu and Kashmir in the past 21-years, reports Rediff. "Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be assigned the task to probe all the killings in the state. Whether the killings were carried out by militants or security forces, it needs to be probed," he said. Omar said he had demanded setting up of the commission when he was in the opposition and he was reiterating the demand today. "And I repeat the same today. There is no way out but to setup the commission," he stressed.
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August - 24 
The Government on August 24 said that around 2,500 "fully trained" militants were ready to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across the border, reports Times of India. Stating this in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), the Home Ministry said the Centre in
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The Government on August 24 said that around 2,500 "fully trained" militants were ready to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across the border, reports Times of India. Stating this in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), the Home Ministry said the Centre in tandem with the State Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir. These included strengthening of border management and multi-tiered and multi-model deployment along the international border/Line of Control and infiltration routes, construction of fencing, weapons for security forces etc.
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August - 28 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an amnesty package for nearly 1,200 youths arrested during 2010 summer agitation in Kashmir valley. Omar said that the amnesty is for all those booked on charges of stone pelting, except for those involved in cases of arson during the agitation. "This would be
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an amnesty package for nearly 1,200 youths arrested during 2010 summer agitation in Kashmir valley. Omar said that the amnesty is for all those booked on charges of stone pelting, except for those involved in cases of arson during the agitation. "This would be first and last chance for them as we are not going to tolerate their actions in future", he added. "The cases of youth involved in arson would be reviewed if the situation remained normal and no unfortunate incidents are reported," he asserted. Times of India quoted him as saying, "(However,) the cutoff date for amnesty is today. We cannot do it again. Anyone arrested till today on stone-pelting charges can avail this amnesty." All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani had earlier set a deadline of Eid-ul-Fitr for the release of all those involved in 2010 summer unrest. The Government had, earlier in the week, released 12 political prisoners, including two close aides of Geelani.
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August - 28 
Responding to a question about rehabilitation policy of militants who are willing to return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Omar said the Governments of Pakistan and PoK are acting as stumbling blocks for this policy. "As of now we have received 900 applications from persons who wish to come b
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Responding to a question about rehabilitation policy of militants who are willing to return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Omar said the Governments of Pakistan and PoK are acting as stumbling blocks for this policy. "As of now we have received 900 applications from persons who wish to come back... Modalities for the return of these people are being worked out in close consultation with Government of India. The picture would become clear once this whole process is completed," he said. On Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the Chief Minister said that it applied to various off-shoots of militancy and not alone on alleged human rights violations by SFs. "The Commission can become a reality only when the Governments of India and Pakistan agree on it. The TRC has to be applied on both sides of LoC [Line of Control] and it cannot be one sided. Issues like disappearances, half-widows, people leaving the Valley and why did militancy start have to be covered under TRC. This would give a better understanding of the situation and it would lend meaning to TRC," he asserted. He also informed that Government has framed a policy under which it would be ensured that relatives of militants are not put to any trouble.
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August - 28 
The Chief Minister said that during past 16 months cases were registered against 1300 persons, adding, 35 stone pelters are serving detention under PSA, according to Daily Excelsior. "As of now 70 youth are in judicial remand. The number of youth booked in cases of arson is in double digits and it i
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The Chief Minister said that during past 16 months cases were registered against 1300 persons, adding, 35 stone pelters are serving detention under PSA, according to Daily Excelsior. "As of now 70 youth are in judicial remand. The number of youth booked in cases of arson is in double digits and it is definitely below 100," he said. The Chief Minister said that these youth were misguided by certain vested interests who are not concerned about them now. He also disclosed that 76 Government buildings were gutted completely while as damages were caused to 38 others in 2010 summer agitation. "Sixteen private buildings were gutted completely while as 18 others suffered damages. Thirty seven Government vehicles were burnt while as 75 others suffered damages. In the same way 75 private vehicles were burnt and 85 others suffered damages," Abdullah said.
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August - 30 
Jammu and Kashmir Government is all set to bypass Pakistani Government to ensure the return of the youth who had crossed into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in the last 20 years, reports DNA. “We have received 900 applications from those who want to come back. We are in discussion
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Jammu and Kashmir Government is all set to bypass Pakistani Government to ensure the return of the youth who had crossed into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training in the last 20 years, reports DNA. “We have received 900 applications from those who want to come back. We are in discussion with the Government of India to work out modalities, which obviously I can’t share in public domain, as to how we can facilitate the return of these people without any sort of support or any assistance from either Government of Pakistan or Government in Muzaffarabad (PoK),” said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
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August - 31 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that he would come out with a protest programme alleging that most of the youth arrested during 2010 summer agitation are yet to be released. "Although some of the youth were released, but most of them remained behind b
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that he would come out with a protest programme alleging that most of the youth arrested during 2010 summer agitation are yet to be released. "Although some of the youth were released, but most of them remained behind bars. The Government is giving an impression that all the youth have been released, but it is not true. Once the Eid celebrations are over an organized agitation programme would be announced and the same would be made public," Geelani said while addressing people at Eidgah in Sopore.
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August - 31 
PTI reports that a body representing Kashmiri Pandits said that they are ready to return to the Valley provided at least three townships are set up there to accommodate them. "Kashmiri Pandit migrants are ready to return to the Valley provided at least three townships are set up in Anantnag, Srinaga
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PTI reports that a body representing Kashmiri Pandits said that they are ready to return to the Valley provided at least three townships are set up there to accommodate them. "Kashmiri Pandit migrants are ready to return to the Valley provided at least three townships are set up in Anantnag, Srinagar and Baramulla Districts to accommodate 25,000 families in each on them," S L Pandita, president of Jagti Tenement Committee, said. Pandita, who is one of the residents of newly constructed Jagti Township for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu, said that rehabilitation of migrants in their native villages and towns is not possible because of the security reasons.
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August - 31 
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Raman Srivastava said on August 31 that BSF personnel succeeded in totally curbing the infiltration by militants across the International Border at the Indo-Pak border along the Jammu frontier in the past one year. Srivastava said, "Attempts by militants
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Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Raman Srivastava said on August 31 that BSF personnel succeeded in totally curbing the infiltration by militants across the International Border at the Indo-Pak border along the Jammu frontier in the past one year. Srivastava said, "Attempts by militants for sneaking into India from across the Indo-Pak border along Jammu frontier are being made constantly, but, those were foiled and not even a single militant was allowed to cross-over."
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September - 1 
Several Pakistan-based terrorists are waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) to cross over into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials said on September 1, according to Economic Times. "There is information that many terrorists are holed up in launchin
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Several Pakistan-based terrorists are waiting at the launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) to cross over into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials said on September 1, according to Economic Times. "There is information that many terrorists are holed up in launching pads. We have this information, quite accurately. We get this information regularly," Union Home Secretary R K Singh said. The Home Secretary said, "There have been continuous attempts to infiltrate. Our forces are countering these attempts and we are getting successes. Many infiltrators were eliminated. We are tackling infiltration. We deal with some of them along the border. And when a few are able to enter, we deal with them."
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September - 3 
IANS reports that Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar on September 3 said the State Government can only "recommend" to the Central Government to revoke the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). "Though the State Government can review the Disturbed Areas
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IANS reports that Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar on September 3 said the State Government can only "recommend" to the Central Government to revoke the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). "Though the State Government can review the Disturbed Areas Act, the ultimate authority to revoke it lies with the centre," Sagar told a local news agency reacting to Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram's statement that this power lies with the State Government. Talking about removal of AFSPA in the State, Chidambaram had On September 1 said: "Once the State Government decides that the Disturbed Areas Act should go from a certain area, the AFSPA would automatically cease to remain in force there. I am in touch with the chief minister (Omar Abdullah) and he has to weigh the pros and cons and then decide when to do it." AFSPA was passed in 1990 to grant special powers and immunity from prosecution to Security Forces while dealing with raging insurgencies in northeastern States and in Jammu and Kashmir. The Disturbed Areas Act seeks to further strengthen the powers of the authorities in suppressing disorder and maintaining law and order in an area
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September - 4 
Asserting that the solution to political issues of Jammu and Kashmir is on the anvil, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 4 asked the political leadership of all shades of opinion to join hands and contribute in this pursuit positively and sincerely, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, added
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Asserting that the solution to political issues of Jammu and Kashmir is on the anvil, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 4 asked the political leadership of all shades of opinion to join hands and contribute in this pursuit positively and sincerely, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, added, "I have repeatedly made it clear and will continue to advocate that the basic political issues of the State cannot be resolved by economic measures or progress on development front.”
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September - 5 
93 militants have attempted to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till July 2011 and 11 of them were killed, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on September 5, according to Daily Excelsior. "As per the assessment of Multi Agency Centre, in J&K till July this year, 93 terrori
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93 militants have attempted to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) till July 2011 and 11 of them were killed, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on September 5, according to Daily Excelsior. "As per the assessment of Multi Agency Centre, in J&K till July this year, 93 terrorists have attempted to infiltrate as compared to 489 in the year 2010. Eleven terrorists were killed while trying to infiltrate or exfiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC)," Defence Minister A. K. Antony said in a written reply. One terrorist was arrested by the Security Forces in 2010, and there have been no instance where these militants attempted to capture any border posts, Antony said.
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September - 5 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 5 sounded tough against any more incident of stone pelting, according to Hindustan Times. Responding to the questions of reporters that the arrest of youth after the amnesty offer has not stopped, Omar said that he was not responsible. "The youth who were ar
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 5 sounded tough against any more incident of stone pelting, according to Hindustan Times. Responding to the questions of reporters that the arrest of youth after the amnesty offer has not stopped, Omar said that he was not responsible. "The youth who were arrested till I announced amnesty, their cases are being withdrawn. After that wherever stone pelting has happened it is not me who is responsible but those who went to those places and then stone pelting took place," said Omar in an apparent reference to All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. "If after amnesty, the situation is being tried to worsen and the youth are being used it is not us who are responsible but those who are playing with the future of youth," Omar accused.
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September - 5 
CNN-IBN reports that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that Geelani should be provided a passport. "Some time back, we have heard from Geelani that he wants a passport. I have conveyed to the Centre that he should not be stopped. "Whosoever we can provide a passport, we should give him," Omar said.
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CNN-IBN reports that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that Geelani should be provided a passport. "Some time back, we have heard from Geelani that he wants a passport. I have conveyed to the Centre that he should not be stopped. "Whosoever we can provide a passport, we should give him," Omar said.
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September - 5 
The group of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on September 3 said its final recommendations do not exist ''even in their embryonic form'', contradicting media reports that pre-1953 status will be the way forward in resolving the sensitive problem, according to PTI. "The report is purely speculativ
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The group of interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on September 3 said its final recommendations do not exist ''even in their embryonic form'', contradicting media reports that pre-1953 status will be the way forward in resolving the sensitive problem, according to PTI. "The report is purely speculative in nature. The group of interlocutors is presently engaged in preparing a draft of its final report which is expected to be submitted to the Government of India before its term ends on October 12, 2011," the interlocutors -- Dilip Padgaonkar, Radha Kumar and M M Ansari -- said in a statement. “The three members of the group are yet to enumerate, let alone discuss and finalise the recommendations. They will do so after they return from their last visit to Jammu and Kashmir in the later half of this month," they said. "So", the interlocutors said, "There is no question of anyone in the Government, let alone outside the Government, being privy to the final recommendation. These recommendations do not exist in their embryonic form at present," the statement said on the media report which had quoted highly placed sources in the Government. The panel had submitted its interim report nearly 10 weeks back. The interlocutors have so far made 10 visits to the State and covered 18 of the 22 Districts during which they have met nearly 5,000 people which includes political leaders, trade unions, lawyers, student unions and newly-elected panchs (member of Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) and sarpanchs ((head of Panchayat). However, the separatists, including both factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani have not met the interlocutors. Former Hurriyat Chairman and a prominent Shia leader Maulana Abbas Ansari had met one of the interlocutors but in his individual capacity.
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September - 5 
The State Government justified curbs on movement of Geelani saying his provocative speeches invariably lead to serious law and order problems in the Kashmir Valley, reports Outlook. "Whenever Geelani is allowed to address (a) gathering at any place, it is followed by large-scale stone pelting and at
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The State Government justified curbs on movement of Geelani saying his provocative speeches invariably lead to serious law and order problems in the Kashmir Valley, reports Outlook. "Whenever Geelani is allowed to address (a) gathering at any place, it is followed by large-scale stone pelting and attacks on police and paramilitary forces, leading to serious law and order problem," a Government spokesman said. The spokesman cited four examples when the Hurriyat hawk was allowed to move out of his house and address gatherings, which led to stone-pelting incidents. "No government can allow antics of one person to result in law and order disturbances, which cause miseries and sufferings to general masses and adversely affect education of children and trade of business fraternity. In future, if any restrictions are put on the movement of Geelani, he and his actions alone would be responsible for this," he said. However, a statement by Geelani denied that his visits to any place were leading to law and order problems, adds Hindustan Times. "It is only the brutal attitude of Police which results in chaos and confusion after we successfully conclude a peaceful rally," the statement said. Geelani termed the stone throwing after the conclusion of his public programs as part of "government’s plot" to stop him from moving out of his home.
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September - 6 
More than 350 militants, many of them Pakistanis, are operating in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on September 6, reports Zee News. "With regard to terrorist organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, presently about 350-370 are assessed to be operating in Jammu
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More than 350 militants, many of them Pakistanis, are operating in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) was informed on September 6, reports Zee News. "With regard to terrorist organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, presently about 350-370 are assessed to be operating in Jammu and Kashmir. Out of which approximately 38 per cent are foreign militants, primarily Pakistani," Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said in a written reply.
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September - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 8 said investigation into the e-mail claiming responsibility for the Delhi High Court blast, which has been traced to Kishtwar District of the State, is in an "advanced stage". Asked if there was a link between the bomb blast in New Delhi
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on September 8 said investigation into the e-mail claiming responsibility for the Delhi High Court blast, which has been traced to Kishtwar District of the State, is in an "advanced stage". Asked if there was a link between the bomb blast in New Delhi (September 6, 2011) and militancy in Kashmir, Omar said it will be premature to "reject or accept this premise".
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September - 9 
Forensic scientists of the National Security Guard (NSG) said that that the lethal high explosive PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) was used in the Delhi High Court complex. According to experts the use of PETN raised the prospect that the perpetrators had access to military-grade explosives — eit
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Forensic scientists of the National Security Guard (NSG) said that that the lethal high explosive PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate) was used in the Delhi High Court complex. According to experts the use of PETN raised the prospect that the perpetrators had access to military-grade explosives — either from terrorist groups operating in States like Jammu and Kashmir or from a military source.
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September - 10 
The Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda expressed concern at the involvement of minor children in the recent incidents of stone pelting and said they should have been carrying pens in their hands instead of stones, Kashmir Observer reported on September 10. “Police is compelled to take them int
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The Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda expressed concern at the involvement of minor children in the recent incidents of stone pelting and said they should have been carrying pens in their hands instead of stones, Kashmir Observer reported on September 10. “Police is compelled to take them into custody,” he said, adding however that they were being lodged in a juvenile home instead of Police Stations to avoid their proximity to criminals.
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September - 12 
PTI reports that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on September 12 rejected the Truth and Reconciliation Commission proposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and demanded a UN-fact finding mission to probe the unmarked graves in Jammu and Kashmir. "We vehem
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PTI reports that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on September 12 rejected the Truth and Reconciliation Commission proposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and demanded a UN-fact finding mission to probe the unmarked graves in Jammu and Kashmir. "We vehemently reject the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as we do not expect justice from the system which is perpetuating human rights violations in the state," said Geelani, who is under house arrest. Omar had reiterated his suggestion for setting up of Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the investigative wing of the State Human Rights Commission admitted the existence of over 2,700 unmarked graves at 38 sites in north Kashmir.
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September - 14 
As many as 569 Pakistani militants were killed in the State in the past 12 years, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said, according to PTI. Most of the Pakistani militants killed were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to statistics posted on the State Police website. A total of 323 militants
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As many as 569 Pakistani militants were killed in the State in the past 12 years, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said, according to PTI. Most of the Pakistani militants killed were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to statistics posted on the State Police website. A total of 323 militants were killed from 1998 to 2002 when LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfits launched a series of suicide attacks on military and police installations. The four-year period coincided with eruption of Kargil war when the influx of Pakistani militants affiliated to LeT and JeM increased into the state. The number of Pakistani militants killed in the State declined after 9/11 terror strikes in the US, apparently due to the pressure exerted by Washington on Islamabad to curb militant activities on its soil. The data showed 127 identified Pakistani militants were liquidated from January 2003 to December 2004. The lowest number of Pakistani militants, 103, were killed between January 2005 and December 2009, it said. 16 militants from the neighbouring country were eliminated in the first four months of 2010. The data gave names and residential details of the killed militants who had come from Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi and Peshawar and other Pakistani cities.
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September - 14 
Police on September 14 said they have arrested a conduit of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. One Chinese pistol, a pistol magazine, eight rounds of pistol ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession. The arrestee, identi
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Police on September 14 said they have arrested a conduit of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. One Chinese pistol, a pistol magazine, eight rounds of pistol ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession. The arrestee, identified as Nisar Ahmad Bhat, who was one of the main accused in 2010 summer unrest, according to Police claim had unfurled Pakistani flag at Clock Tower in the Lal Chowk on September 12, 2010 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and is involved in participating in the arson of the headquarters of Crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police and Chief Engineer, Power Development Department (PDD) at Jehangir Chowk on September 12.
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September - 15 
Army on September 15 said surveillance grid along the Line of Control (LoC) has been strengthened to counter a possible spurt in infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) ahead of winter snowfall in the Valley, according to Daily Excelsior. "The surveillance grid has been streng
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Army on September 15 said surveillance grid along the Line of Control (LoC) has been strengthened to counter a possible spurt in infiltration of militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) ahead of winter snowfall in the Valley, according to Daily Excelsior. "The surveillance grid has been strengthened to foil any attempt by militants to cross over to this side," said General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain. Further, he made it clear that foreign militants operating in Kashmir won't be given any offer of surrender during encounters. He said, "Foreign militants won't be offered to surrender during encounters. We didn't ask LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] ‘commander’ Abdullah Uni to surrender two days back in Sopore. As soon we received information about his presence it was decided he has to be killed. Army doesn't offer foreign militants to surrender." "After the killing of more than 35 of its commanders, LeT is trying to send reinforcement to the Valley and more than 400 militants are ready to infiltrate," he added. Gen Hasnain claimed that 500 Kashmiri youths, who had gone to the other side of LoC for arms training in early 1990's are languishing in Pakistani jails.
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September - 16 
Expressing satisfaction over the peaceful summer in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 16 said a process of broad-based consultation has been initiated to find honourable settlement. "We have initiated a process of broad-based consultation to find a way forward in Jam
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Expressing satisfaction over the peaceful summer in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 16 said a process of broad-based consultation has been initiated to find honourable settlement. "We have initiated a process of broad-based consultation to find a way forward in Jammu and Kashmir. We need to give the processes of dialogue and democracy a chance to secure a just and honourable settlement that meets the aspirations of all sections of the people," he said. Conceding that "there is no room for complacency on the security front in the State" he noted that attempts of infiltration and induction of new cadre were "foiled through smooth and coordinated functioning of all security agencies". "There are reports of cross-border camps for terrorists being reactivated and attempts to induct fresh batches of militants into the country. We need to ensure such attempts are foiled through smooth and coordinated functioning of all security agencies in the state," he added, according to Times of India.
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September - 16 
New Delhi appointed Interlocutors on J&K ruled out any delay in submission of their final report on ‘political solution’ of J&K, saying they will submit it to the Government of India before October 12, according to Greater Kashmir. “Our term comes to end on October 12 this year. The report will be h
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New Delhi appointed Interlocutors on J&K ruled out any delay in submission of their final report on ‘political solution’ of J&K, saying they will submit it to the Government of India before October 12, according to Greater Kashmir. “Our term comes to end on October 12 this year. The report will be handed over before that,” Chief Interlocutor Dilip Padgaonkar said. The Interlocutors are on their 12th visit to Jammu and Kashmir since their appointment on October 13, 2010. So far, the interlocutors have visited 18 Districts, met 550 delegations to hear the aspirations, demands, problems and viewpoints of political parties, academicians, writers, NGOs, social, religious and community organizations and from the civil society.
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September - 16 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 16 said that the "cross-border camps for terrorists" were being "reactivated" and there were attempts to induct fresh batches of militants into the country, The Times of India reported. He also warned that militants continued to infiltrate into Jammu and Ka
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 16 said that the "cross-border camps for terrorists" were being "reactivated" and there were attempts to induct fresh batches of militants into the country, The Times of India reported. He also warned that militants continued to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir. Urging security and intelligence agencies to ensure that "such attempts" are foiled through smooth and coordinated functioning, Singh said there was no room for complacency on the security front and mentioned that the "recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai and Delhi are grim reminders of the challenges posed by terrorism to our security". The Prime Minister said: "As the 26/11 (2008 Mumbai terror attack) tragedy showed, terrorists use the latest technologies for communication and real time information sharing. We have to remain one step ahead.....I hope that the NATGRID would enable seamless retrieval and dissemination of data critical to the task of anticipating and pre-empting terrorist attacks". He also said that the situation in the Northeast has seen a “gradual yet substantial” improvement, militant groups was discovering the path of negotiation, The Telegraph reports. They are increasingly coming around to the view that the search for a political identity need not entail violence and can be more fruitfully pursued through dialogue.
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September - 16 
Times of India report that J&K assembly speaker rejected an opposition People's Democratic Party legislator's private member's bill seeking deletion of an important provision in the State's constitution that bars any legislation challenging J&K's status as India's integral part. "I had sought deleti
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Times of India report that J&K assembly speaker rejected an opposition People's Democratic Party legislator's private member's bill seeking deletion of an important provision in the State's constitution that bars any legislation challenging J&K's status as India's integral part. "I had sought deletion of sub- clause (b) of Section 147 of the J&K constitution that would ultimately make way for any legislator to move a bill seeking rethinking on Section 3 and Section 5 that declare J&K as an integral part of India," said Nizam-ud-din Bhat, who Bandipora constituency. He said speaker Mohammad Akbar Lone informed him about the bill's rejection. The State has a separate constitution by virtue of its special status under Article 370.
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September - 17 
The Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on September 17 made a fresh offer to the separatists for talks and said it was ready for a dialogue even at this hour, according to PTI. The interlocutors, however, said non-engagement of separatists will not make any difference to the final report to be submi
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The Interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir on September 17 made a fresh offer to the separatists for talks and said it was ready for a dialogue even at this hour, according to PTI. The interlocutors, however, said non-engagement of separatists will not make any difference to the final report to be submitted to the Centre. The report is expected to be submitted before October 12 when the panel's term comes to an end. "We reiterate that even at this hour if there is any sign that we get from the separatists that they wish to talk to us, we shall be pleased to do so anywhere, anytime and under any condition," Dileep Padgaonkar, the Chief Interlocutor said. "Will the fact that they (separatists) did not engage with us, make a big difference to the report? The answer is no. It won't. Because we have a fair idea what the factions of Hurriyat Conference and separatists stand for," he said when asked whether the absence of the separatists will have an impact on the team's report. Asserting that no political solution to the Kashmir problem was possible till aspirations of people in all three regions of the state were addressed, Padgaonkar said they would not look for a resolution from the prism of any region or community.
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