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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2011
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January - 1 
Police identifies the Maoists killed in the encounter with the Police in Jajpur District on January 1. The women Maoists are Sabitri, Baby, Sujata and Janga (12). Janga was a resident of Baligotha area of Kalinganagar. Other three are resident of Keonjhar District.
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Police identifies the Maoists killed in the encounter with the Police in Jajpur District on January 1. The women Maoists are Sabitri, Baby, Sujata and Janga (12). Janga was a resident of Baligotha area of Kalinganagar. Other three are resident of Keonjhar District.
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January - 1 
A Khasadar (a local tribal force) personnel, Raees Khan, was injured during search operation against militants in Ziarai Mountain of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, reports Daily Times. Gunship choppers pounded hideouts of militants in Ziarai M
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A Khasadar (a local tribal force) personnel, Raees Khan, was injured during search operation against militants in Ziarai Mountain of Landikotal in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 2, reports Daily Times. Gunship choppers pounded hideouts of militants in Ziarai Mountain. The search operation was started as terrorists had taken away important equipments from the towers of two cellular services providing companies from mountaintop, rendering cell phone service dysfunctional in Landikotal and its adjoining areas.
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January - 1 
Two militants were killed in an encounter after a roadside bomb went off near a Police mobile van at Samar Bagh Police Station in Timergara town in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 2, reports Dawn. Sources said that the Police were on routine patrol when a roadside bomb exploded h
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Two militants were killed in an encounter after a roadside bomb went off near a Police mobile van at Samar Bagh Police Station in Timergara town in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 2, reports Dawn. Sources said that the Police were on routine patrol when a roadside bomb exploded hitting the rear part of the van. Additional Station House Officer Shah Khalid, Assistant Sub-Inspector Razimand Khan and Constable Qismat Ali were injured in the blast. District Police Officer Dir Lower Mumtaz Zarin said that two militants, behind the bomb explosion, were chased and killed in an encounter with Police and local lashkar (tribal militia). A bomb, two suicide jackets, two uniforms, a battery cell and 10-yard wire were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. However, the identities of the slain militants were yet to be conformed.
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January - 2 
Two troopers of the Assam Rifles and one militant were killed in an encounter in Ukhrul District in Manipur during the past two days, Telegraph reported on January 3. One AK-series rifle, with 60 live rounds and four lethod shells, were recovered from the slain militant. The identify of the militant
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Two troopers of the Assam Rifles and one militant were killed in an encounter in Ukhrul District in Manipur during the past two days, Telegraph reported on January 3. One AK-series rifle, with 60 live rounds and four lethod shells, were recovered from the slain militant. The identify of the militant or the outfit he belonged to, however, could not determined.
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January - 4 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Bakshibandh forest near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District early on January 4. The killed Maoist cadre was identified as Saheb Kis
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Bakshibandh forest near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District early on January 4. The killed Maoist cadre was identified as Saheb Kisku while the injured was identified as Sudhan Soren. According to the Police, SFs started encircling Kankradara village inside the forest in the night of January 3, after receiving information that a group of Maoists led by squad leader Tota had been camping there for the last three days. “At the break of dawn, a Maoist sentry spotted the SFs and started firing. The SFs retaliated. One Maoists cadre was killed, another injured while Tota and the rest of the squad members managed to flee from the site,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. The injured Maoist has been rushed to hospital 'We are conducting search operations in and around the forest areas. Two fire arms, .315 single barrel guns, directional landmines, empty cartridges, some detonators and ammunition have been recovered,' SP Verma added.
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January - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the Maoists. The Maoists fired several rounds at the Po
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the Maoists. The Maoists fired several rounds at the Police team and the troopers retaliated strongly in which the two Maoists were killed. Their bodies have been recovered,'' an official at the Police headquarters said. The official added that Police recovered a few weapons and explosives of Maoists at the encounter site.
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January - 4 
A group of militants attacked a checkpoint in the Bhai Corr area of Mohmand Agency along the Afghanistan border, triggering a brief encounter and prompting Security Forces (SFs) to arrest 39 militants
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A group of militants attacked a checkpoint in the Bhai Corr area of Mohmand Agency along the Afghanistan border, triggering a brief encounter and prompting Security Forces (SFs) to arrest 39 militants
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January - 8 
An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists k
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An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists kitbag and explosive material were seized from the spot, though the Maoists managed to escape.
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January - 9 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village i
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village in the remote hilly region of Bhamramali under the Kashipur Police Station limits of the District. “The firing lasted for a little more than an hour. When dawn broke, we found nine bodies scattered around the camp of which one was identified as that of Ravi, the leader of Kashipur dalam (squad) of Bansadhara division. There were four women Maoists among the dead,” said Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi. All the deceased Maoists are in the age group of 20-25. The Police said about 15 Maoists were in the camp when the encounter happened. “We expect two more casualties, as there were signs of bodies being dragged away,” a senior Police Official said, adds Indian Express. Police recovered nine bodies from the encounter spot. Weapons and explosives, including three .303 rifles, two pistols and one INSAS rifle were seized.
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January - 9 
Police identified all the nine Maoists killed in the encounter of January 9 in Rayagada District and confirmed that one of those killed was D Srinivas Rao alias Rabi alias Devvuri alias Srinu alias Ramesh, a top Maoist, heading a unit of the Bansadhara division of the outfit and considered as 'guru'
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Police identified all the nine Maoists killed in the encounter of January 9 in Rayagada District and confirmed that one of those killed was D Srinivas Rao alias Rabi alias Devvuri alias Srinu alias Ramesh, a top Maoist, heading a unit of the Bansadhara division of the outfit and considered as 'guru' of Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, Times of India reported on January 10. Rabi hailed from East Godavari District in neighbouring State of Andhra Pradesh. "Andhra Police had earlier announced a cash award of INR 300, 000 on Rabi. He was into Maoists activities at least for the last eight-nine years. He was ‘commander’ of the Kashipur dalam (squad) of the Bansadhara division and was actively involved in inducting, organizing and training recruits," Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (South-western range) Soumendra Priyadarshi said. The other Maoists including five women, were natives of Odisha, Police said. They are identified as Rajendra, Lengu, Ramesh Kulsika, Rinky, Nirmala, Mamata Sipka, Karuna and Kamala. Lengu hailed from Dharmagarh in Kalahandi District and Mamata from Gajapati District, while the others were from Rayagada, Police added. Reports indicate that at least 14 Maoists have been killed in a span of 10 days.
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January - 9 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have been recovered and three rifles seized," a spokespers
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have been recovered and three rifles seized," a spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police said. The killed Maoists were identified as ‘zonal commander’ Praven Manjhi alias Phulchand, ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dharmendra Mahto alias Deo Dayal Mahto and ‘area commander’ Prasant Kumar Singh of a hit squad of Zilga zonal commander Naveen Manjhi. Three rifles, including two semi-automatic ones, more than 100 live cartridges, a torch, cell phone batteries and chargers and INR 45, 000 in cash were found with them. A gas cylinder was also seized.
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January - 10 
one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police claimed they killed several Maoist cadres in the gun
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one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police claimed they killed several Maoist cadres in the gun battle. During the encounter two SPOs also received injuries while the Police arrested two Maoists after the encounter. Superintendent of Police Avinash Mohanty said, “The casualty figure of Maoists may be up to 12. We arrested two rebels as well but lost a SPO in the battle while two other SPOs received gunshots and were rushed to government hospital.” He also said some explosives were also recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 10 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres, belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), on January 10 after a gunfight at Ramnagar in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel recovered one 9-mm pistol
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested four cadres, belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha), on January 10 after a gunfight at Ramnagar in Gangni sub-district of Meherpur District, reports Daily Star. RAB personnel recovered one 9-mm pistol, five bullets, nine bombs, one kilogram of gunpowder, some bomb-making materials, including wires and 250 leaflets of the outfit.
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January - 11 
Constable Manikrao Khadse received bullet injury after cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired upon a combined Security Force (SF) from Kasansur Police Station near Punnoor village in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on January 11. Khadse was part of the
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Constable Manikrao Khadse received bullet injury after cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired upon a combined Security Force (SF) from Kasansur Police Station near Punnoor village in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on January 11. Khadse was part of the combined SF of Kasansur Police post, including around 60 Central Reserve Police Force troopers, which had gone to Punnoor village. Additional Superintendent of Police of Aheri, Ranjan Sharma, said SFs found blood stains on 3-4 places during the search at the encounter site. "This suggests that at least three-four Maoists might have been injured in the exchange of fire. No one could be arrested," he said. He further said Police have not recovered any body or Maoist material from the encounter site either.
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January - 11 
A girl was killed when a shell landed in the residential area after militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency on January 11. Sources said that militants attacked a security post in Ali Zaman Ghundai area. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and repulsed the attack. One of the stray shells fell o
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A girl was killed when a shell landed in the residential area after militants attacked a checkpost in Mohmand Agency on January 11. Sources said that militants attacked a security post in Ali Zaman Ghundai area. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and repulsed the attack. One of the stray shells fell on the house of Amanullah, killing his 13-year-old old daughter.
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January - 12 
A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carried on for half an hour. But they managed to run a
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A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carried on for half an hour. But they managed to run away. We then searched the area and recovered some item including arrows and bows," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), B P Rajbhanu, said. He also said that the Police believe at least two to three Maoists were killed during the encounter.
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January - 12 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police, Special Operation Group and Central Reserve Police Force in Pancham hills in Rebana- Bansapal forest in Daitari area under Harichandanpur Police station in Keonjhar District on January 12. Aft
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police, Special Operation Group and Central Reserve Police Force in Pancham hills in Rebana- Bansapal forest in Daitari area under Harichandanpur Police station in Keonjhar District on January 12. After the encounter the Police seized the dead bodies and two guns from the spot. The Police are yet to identify the killed Maoists.
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January - 12 
Seven militants were killed and 10 other militants injured when Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 heavily pounded terrorist hideouts near the Afghanistan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Two hideouts were also destroyed, the sources added
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Seven militants were killed and 10 other militants injured when Security Forces (SFs) on January 12 heavily pounded terrorist hideouts near the Afghanistan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. Two hideouts were also destroyed, the sources added.
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January - 12 
The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects included Mohammad Omer alias Chota, Hafeez Ullah alias
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The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects included Mohammad Omer alias Chota, Hafeez Ullah alias Bilal and Syed Faiz Ali and are running their own outfit ‘Punjabi Mujahideen’. The arrests were made after a brief encounter at Mauripur road in Karachi and two hand grenades, one Kalashnikov, two repeaters, two TT pistols and one high roof vehicle were also recovered from their possession. The suspects are said to be former workers of Islami Jamiat Talaab from where they were expelled in 2007. The suspects are reported to be following Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ideology, which is evident from the fact that they got training in Waziristan, Augi and Miranshah areas of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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January - 13 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed three militants and injured four others in retaliatory firing when a group of unidentified militants attacked the FC camp in Bhaidaq of Mohammad Agency with rockets and mortar shells.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed three militants and injured four others in retaliatory firing when a group of unidentified militants attacked the FC camp in Bhaidaq of Mohammad Agency with rockets and mortar shells.
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January - 14 
Security Forces and cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire at Gudekasa forest, around 10 kilometres away from Murumgaon in Gadchiroli District in the early morning of January 14. "It was probably a section of the military dalam (squad). The armed Naxals [Left Wing
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Security Forces and cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire at Gudekasa forest, around 10 kilometres away from Murumgaon in Gadchiroli District in the early morning of January 14. "It was probably a section of the military dalam (squad). The armed Naxals [Left Wing Extremist] had halted overnight in the jungle," said Sub-division Police Officer Amit Kale of Dhanora. "The Naxals were around 50 in number," he added. Though there were no casualties reported on the either side, sources claimed to have spotted blood stains at nearly seven places where the Maoists had taken position. Police has pressed for efficient C-60 commandos into service from Gadchiroli Police Headquarters to continue search operations in the area.
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January - 18 
Two self-styled ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukchi Bheemand and Kudiyam Budhram, were killed in a gunfight with a contingent of the District Force and Special Police Officers during a combing operation in Gucchakonta village in Bijapur Distr
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Two self-styled ‘deputy commanders’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukchi Bheemand and Kudiyam Budhram, were killed in a gunfight with a contingent of the District Force and Special Police Officers during a combing operation in Gucchakonta village in Bijapur District on January 18. The bodies of both the Maoists were recovered. Six cadres were arrested while over a dozen of them managed to escape into forests, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajendra Das said. A loaded rifle, bows and arrows, detonators and Tiffin bombs were recovered from the spot, SP Rajendra Das added.
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January - 19 
Five Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, one foreign oil and gas exploration company’s driver and a security guard were killed in an attack by unidentified militants in a bid to abduct two engineers of the foreign company in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 20, reports Daily Times.
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Five Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, one foreign oil and gas exploration company’s driver and a security guard were killed in an attack by unidentified militants in a bid to abduct two engineers of the foreign company in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 20, reports Daily Times. Two FC soldiers were reported injured in the crossfire. The militants took away two MOL Company’s engineers after the attack on the vehicle that was coming back from exploration in the Karak District.
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January - 21 
An infiltrator was killed while two others managed to escape to Pakistan after a heavy exchange of firing on the International Border (IB) in Paragwal sector of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District in wee hours of January 21.
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An infiltrator was killed while two others managed to escape to Pakistan after a heavy exchange of firing on the International Border (IB) in Paragwal sector of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District in wee hours of January 21.
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January - 21 
In a joint operation of Army and Police, one Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) rebel, identified as Jona Basumatary alias B. Hojai (23) of Balajhar, Bengtol was arrested on January 21 at Kokrajhar of Chirang District under Basgaon P.S, reports Sentinel. One 9
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In a joint operation of Army and Police, one Anti Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) rebel, identified as Jona Basumatary alias B. Hojai (23) of Balajhar, Bengtol was arrested on January 21 at Kokrajhar of Chirang District under Basgaon P.S, reports Sentinel. One 9 mm pistol with some live magazines were also recovered from the rebel.
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January - 23 
A Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), identified as Suresh alias Pratap Reddy, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police near Busuraigutta hillocks in Allapalli Singaram forest are
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A Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), identified as Suresh alias Pratap Reddy, was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police near Busuraigutta hillocks in Allapalli Singaram forest area under Gundala Mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on January 23. Suresh, a ‘District Committee Secretary’, remained underground for several years and was involved in more than eight murder cases and several other cases of extortion, abduction and arson. Suresh hailed from Giddaluru in Prakasam District. It is suspected that Mohan, ‘State Secretary’ of the outfit, managed to escape from the encounter, Superintendent of Police Kanti Rana Tata said. The Police recovered a Springfield rifle along with 10 bullets, a 9-mm pistol, a kit bag, INR 20,000 cash and three cell phones from the encounter site.
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January - 24 
Panic gripped Sopore Township in Baramulla District following a brief exchange of fire between two militants and Police in the evening of January 24, officials said, according to Daily Excelsior. The shootout took place as two militants passing through Chanikhan area of the town, came across a Polic
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Panic gripped Sopore Township in Baramulla District following a brief exchange of fire between two militants and Police in the evening of January 24, officials said, according to Daily Excelsior. The shootout took place as two militants passing through Chanikhan area of the town, came across a Police patrol. The militants started firing indiscriminately, which was retaliated by the Police but none was injured in the incident.
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January - 24 
Five cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested after gunfight with Police at Jorgasa village under Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District on January 23, reports Daily Star. The arrested cadres were identified as Yusuf Ali, Saiful Isl
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Five cadres belonging to the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddha) were arrested after gunfight with Police at Jorgasa village under Atghoria sub-district of Pabna District on January 23, reports Daily Star. The arrested cadres were identified as Yusuf Ali, Saiful Islam, Chapu Sardar, Fazlul Islam and Moksed Biswas. Police recovered a rifle and three bullets from the incident site.
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January - 27 
A trooper of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Bhoop Singh, was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Rajnandgaon District on January 28. The Maoists opened fire on a joint party of the District Police, the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the ITBP near Khunera in
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A trooper of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Bhoop Singh, was killed in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Rajnandgaon District on January 28. The Maoists opened fire on a joint party of the District Police, the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the ITBP near Khunera in the Ambagad Police limits, Inspector-General of Police R.K. Vij said. The ITBP personnel retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted over an hour, Vij said. No other casualty was reported.
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January - 28 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounter at Luhur forest under Barwadih Police Station,”
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounter at Luhur forest under Barwadih Police Station,” Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldweep Diwedi told PTI over phone. SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police have also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site, the SP added.
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January - 29 
The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Securit
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The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Security men on seeing them and engaged in a gun battle. One CRPF trooper sustained minor injuries during the encounter. One Maoist, identified as Arjun Sahoo of Gumla District in Jharkhand was arrested while the others managed to flee. Sahoo was involved in Maoist activities since the last five years. Later, the Police neutralised the Maoist camp located on Odisha-Jharkhand border and recovered one carbine, one 303 rifle, two 315 rifles, two double barrel guns, one 9mm pistol, two country-made pistols, 160 rounds of ammunition, five mobile phones, five kit bags, INR 5, 000 in cash, Maoist literature and one diary containing information about the Maoist movement from the encounter site. This is for the first time that Maoist presence has been found in Bandugaon Police limits. "We will interrogate the arrested cadre and cross check many things, particularly names figuring in the diary," Sundargarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said.
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January - 29 
Two civilians were killed and six were injured as a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy was ambushed by militants in Khyber tribal region’s Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 29, reports Dawn. According to official sources a gun-battle ensued the mortar attack on the SFs’ conv
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Two civilians were killed and six were injured as a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy was ambushed by militants in Khyber tribal region’s Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 29, reports Dawn. According to official sources a gun-battle ensued the mortar attack on the SFs’ convoy and left two people dead and six injured.
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February - 1 
Meanwhile, a Frontier Corps (FC) trooper was shot dead and five others, including a woman, were injured in a gun battle between assailants and FC forces in a small village of Turbat in Kech District. A vehicle of FC was on routine patrol in Dasht Gokdan area, some five kilometres from Turbat town, w
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Meanwhile, a Frontier Corps (FC) trooper was shot dead and five others, including a woman, were injured in a gun battle between assailants and FC forces in a small village of Turbat in Kech District. A vehicle of FC was on routine patrol in Dasht Gokdan area, some five kilometres from Turbat town, when two armed assailants riding a motorbike opened indiscriminate fire on them. Resultantly, a trooper died on the spot while two other personnel received bullet injuries. The two assailants were arrested after an exchange of fire and were taken into custody by Police. FC personnel seized seven pistols, two repeaters and more than 100 bullets during the arrest.
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February - 2 
18 militants and three Security Forces (SFs) were killed as fierce fighting continued in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal areas (FATA) on February 2, reported Dawn. Clashes started after the militants attacked Anargi security post with heavy weapons, killing three SF personnel and in
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18 militants and three Security Forces (SFs) were killed as fierce fighting continued in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal areas (FATA) on February 2, reported Dawn. Clashes started after the militants attacked Anargi security post with heavy weapons, killing three SF personnel and injuring four others. 18 militants were killed and several others were wounded after SFs opened fire in retaliation. The Mohmand chapter of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Sajjad Mohmand said over phone that only seven militants were killed and three were injured. He claimed killing 17 SFs and injuring four in the clash.
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February - 2 
One Pakistani soldier was killed and seven others were injured in an exchange of fire with Afghan troops in Tangarhi area near the border in North Waziristan Agency. A clash erupted after a barrage of mortar shells fired from the Afghan side hit the Bangi Dar post, near Ghulam Khan town, jointly man
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One Pakistani soldier was killed and seven others were injured in an exchange of fire with Afghan troops in Tangarhi area near the border in North Waziristan Agency. A clash erupted after a barrage of mortar shells fired from the Afghan side hit the Bangi Dar post, near Ghulam Khan town, jointly manned by the army and Frontier Corps (FC).
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February - 3 
Militants attacked Security Force’s (SF) patrol parties at two different places in Pulwama District in the night of February 2, reported Daily Excelsior. Official sources said on February 3 that militants attacked patrol parties at village Dobiwan and Dadsar Tral. No one was injured in these attacks
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Militants attacked Security Force’s (SF) patrol parties at two different places in Pulwama District in the night of February 2, reported Daily Excelsior. Official sources said on February 3 that militants attacked patrol parties at village Dobiwan and Dadsar Tral. No one was injured in these attacks and the militants managed to escape when SFs retaliated.
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February - 4 
Police arrested a suspected militant after exchange of fire here in Passani village of Peshawar. Following a tip-off a police party reached the village and found a man armed with a Kalashnikov. He said that the police asked the suspect to surrender, but he instead opened firing on them. The police r
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Police arrested a suspected militant after exchange of fire here in Passani village of Peshawar. Following a tip-off a police party reached the village and found a man armed with a Kalashnikov. He said that the police asked the suspect to surrender, but he instead opened firing on them. The police retaliated and overpowered the suspected militant identified as Aqleem Khan. The official said that a Kalashnikov and 22 bullets had been recovered from the militant
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February - 5 
UNI reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at Laheri Police Station, under Bhamragarh division, in Gadchiroli District on February 5. The exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists continued for a long time, Police said, adding that
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UNI reports that a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at Laheri Police Station, under Bhamragarh division, in Gadchiroli District on February 5. The exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists continued for a long time, Police said, adding that no casualty had been reported in the incident so far.Later, the Maoists set ablaze a road roller of private contractor between Bhamragarh and Laheri in the day, they added. The Maoists incidents have occurred during their 'Virodh Diwas' (protest day) agitations that began from February 4 to 6 and bandh (general shut down) on February 7 across India protesting Government's failure to keep the prices of essential commodities under check.
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February - 7 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Sohail Police picket under the Kothi Police Station of Gaya District on February 7. However, the Maoists retreated when Police opened retaliatory firing. Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lo
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked Sohail Police picket under the Kothi Police Station of Gaya District on February 7. However, the Maoists retreated when Police opened retaliatory firing. Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amit Lodha said about 200 heavily armed Maoists attacked the Police picket around midnight. No casualty has been reported from either side, the SSP said.
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February - 8 
Army and Police on February 8 shot dead three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, in an encounter inside a 60 feet deep nullah at village Manjoosh near Nachlana in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District. Official sources said troops
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Army and Police on February 8 shot dead three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, including a ‘divisional commander’, in an encounter inside a 60 feet deep nullah at village Manjoosh near Nachlana in the Khari area of Banihal tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District. Official sources said troops launched a search operation at village Manjoosh after developing a specific input about the presence of three HM militants in the area. The militants when asked to surrender started heavy firing with automatic weapons on the troopers, who retaliated, leading to heavy exchange of gun fighting. All three militants were killed in the encounter with no casualties of Army and Police. Dead bodies of the slain militants, identified as Abdul Rashid Naik alias Qari Zubair, Nasir Ahmed Naik and Mushtaq Ahmed, were recovered from the nullah. While Qari Zubair was a ‘divisional commander’ of HM’s Pir Panjal Regiment, Nasir was a ‘district commander’ and Mushtaq was a ‘battalion commander’ of the outfit. Recoveries made from their possession of the slain militants included two AK-56 rifles, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three mobile telephones with earphones, battery chargers, AK magazines and ammunition, explosive devices and other items. Significantly, the hideout of the militants was located just one kilometer away from Manjoosh Police post. The militants had been using a rope to reach to 60 feet deep inside the nullah to hide them. With the killings, now only 27 militants were left in Doda-Ramban range, including 10 in Ramban District (seven of HM Pir Panjal Regiment and three of LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] Abu Moosa group), Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said.
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February - 9 
A ‘regional commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Mohammad Azibor Rahman (35), of Falia in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District was killed in a 'shootout' between his cohorts and Security Forces (SFs) at Chatmohor sub-district of P
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A ‘regional commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Mohammad Azibor Rahman (35), of Falia in Ataikula sub-district of Pabna District was killed in a 'shootout' between his cohorts and Security Forces (SFs) at Chatmohor sub-district of Pabna District on February 9, reports Daily Star. He was accused in six cases including two for murder, Police sources said. Police recovered a revolver and two bullets from the spot.
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February - 11 
The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central
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The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Voluntary Force (DVF), a specialised force of Armed Police Reserve trained in anti-Maoist warfare, in the Saranda forest under Bisra Police Station limit, bordering Jharkhand, CRPF sources said. Bodies of three Maoists were recovered after the gun battle, they said, adding one of the deceased was identified as Mohammad Musleem, ‘area commander’ of Maoists in Digha and Jareikela areas in Jharkhand. Musleem has at least 40 cases lodged against him for murder and attack on Government establishments in the District and East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. One of the other two killed Maoists was a Nepali while the identity of the third could not be established. An American rifle, a 9-mm pistol, large quantity of cartridges and volumes of Maoist literature, including leaflets and posters, were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 11 
A Levies trooper and a suspected militant were killed in exchange of fire at Dabo Dheri checkpost in Prang Ghar tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn. The Levies personnel stopped a suspected car for checking. One of the th
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A Levies trooper and a suspected militant were killed in exchange of fire at Dabo Dheri checkpost in Prang Ghar tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 11, reports Dawn. The Levies personnel stopped a suspected car for checking. One of the three car riders started fleeing while the other two hurled grenades on the Levies personnel, leading to a clash in which a Levies trooper, Itbar Gul, was killed. Later, the Levies personnel chased the militants. As a result, some explosive fastened with the body of one of the militants went off and he died on the spot. The other two militants, including a woman, were arrested.
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February - 13 
Army and Police on February 13 arrested two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who happened to be close associates of recently slain HM ‘divisional commander’ Qari Zubair, after an encounter in their house at Bhimdassa in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestees, iden
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Army and Police on February 13 arrested two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who happened to be close associates of recently slain HM ‘divisional commander’ Qari Zubair, after an encounter in their house at Bhimdassa in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrestees, identified as Tariq Ahmed Chandel and Rafiq Ahmed, were ‘B’ category militants. The Security Forces (SFs) carried out a search operation at village Thachu near Bhimdassa in the night after developing information about the presence of the two militants in the area. Anticipating that they were being chased, the militants took the forest route and reached their houses at Thachu. Their houses were cordoned off but the militants managed to take cover of their family members. It was after about two hour that the SFs arrested the militants after segregating them from their families. However, both the militants did make an attempt to escape by opening fire. They were arrested after a brief exchange of firing. Recoveries made from the possession of slain militants included one AK-56 rifle, one Chinese pistol, four grenades, two pistol magazines, two AK-56 magazines, 39 AK rounds and four pistol rounds. The arrestees were close associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ for Pir Panjal range Abu Moosa also. The LeT and HM were operating jointly in Ramban District since their strength has dwindled in most of the areas.
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February - 17 
Daily Excelsior reports that Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of February 17. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened firing on forward Indian Post No. 464 at Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector at 7pm violating ce
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Daily Excelsior reports that Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the night of February 17. Official sources said Pakistan Army opened firing on forward Indian Post No. 464 at Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector at 7pm violating cease-fire in an attempt to push armed militants into Indian side. The firing continued for 45 minutes in which rocket projectile grenades (RPGs) were also used by Pakistani troops. Troops from Indian side retaliated to neutralize the militants and thwart their infiltration attempt. This is the third time that the Pakistani troops have violated the cease-fire in the Poonch sector in 2011. The first and the second incidents of cease-fire violation were reported on January 2 and January 13. The ceasefire came into effect in November 2003.
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February - 17 
DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces approaching their hideout, the Maoists opened fire. The
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DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces approaching their hideout, the Maoists opened fire. The gun battle continued for a few hours. None of the Security personnel were injured," Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. "We have been able to recover a cache of arms including one INSAS rifle and two magazines looted from Silda camp on February 15, 2010; one SLR looted from the EFR patrol party at Gidhni on November 27, 2009 and one .303 rifle with magazine looted from Sankrail Police Station on October 20, 2009," Verma said. "With this recovery we have been able recover 26 of the 70 weapons snatched from the Police by the Maoists," Verma added. The Police also recovered one 9-mm pistol, one single barrel rifle, seven kilograms explosives, 5 socket landmines, 8 detonators, 4 flash guns, one camera, a number plate of a vehicle, camouflage dress, women's garments, torch, cell phones, besides materials for making explosives, medicines and one notebook with detailed training module was recovered from the spot, Verma said
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February - 17 
On February 17, Policemen repulsed a militant attack on their post in Baramulla, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of heavily-armed militants opened fire on Police post at Warpora village of Sopore. Police guards fired back and repulsed the militant attack. No one was injured i
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On February 17, Policemen repulsed a militant attack on their post in Baramulla, official sources said, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of heavily-armed militants opened fire on Police post at Warpora village of Sopore. Police guards fired back and repulsed the militant attack. No one was injured in the gun-battle that lasted for nearly half-an-hour. No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the incident.
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February - 17 
Militants attacked Sra Mela Army checkpost in Bazid Khel with mortars and gun fire, which was retaliated by the Security Forces. However, there were no reports of any casualty and the militants manage to escape after the attack.
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Militants attacked Sra Mela Army checkpost in Bazid Khel with mortars and gun fire, which was retaliated by the Security Forces. However, there were no reports of any casualty and the militants manage to escape after the attack.
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February - 18 
Two activists of the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) were shot dead and more than two dozen were arrested after an alleged exchange of fire between the group members and Security Forces (SFs) in Tutak area of Khuzdar District on February 18, reports Daily Times.
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Two activists of the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) were shot dead and more than two dozen were arrested after an alleged exchange of fire between the group members and Security Forces (SFs) in Tutak area of Khuzdar District on February 18, reports Daily Times.
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February - 19 
In the night of February 19, militants attacked a Security checkpoint in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency near the Pakistan-Afghan border. The sources said that SFs, having already been tipped off about the militants’ plan, repulsed the attack. 20 militants were killed and 25 others in
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In the night of February 19, militants attacked a Security checkpoint in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency near the Pakistan-Afghan border. The sources said that SFs, having already been tipped off about the militants’ plan, repulsed the attack. 20 militants were killed and 25 others injured in the clash that lasted three hours, the sources said.
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February - 22 
Police shot dead a suspected militant involved in the bomb blast targeting a school van on Pejagi Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January 12, reports Dawn. A Police spokesman said the accused Qari Haq Nawaz was killed in an encounter near Khushaal Bagh Palosai wher
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Police shot dead a suspected militant involved in the bomb blast targeting a school van on Pejagi Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on January 12, reports Dawn. A Police spokesman said the accused Qari Haq Nawaz was killed in an encounter near Khushaal Bagh Palosai where the Police had tried to arrest him but he opened fire on the police party and in retaliation came under fire.
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Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were injured during a factional clash in Myanmar. It was learnt that the two NSCN factions - NSCN-K and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) -were engaged in a fierce gun battle
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Nagaland Post reports that two National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were injured during a factional clash in Myanmar. It was learnt that the two NSCN factions - NSCN-K and National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) -were engaged in a fierce gun battle since February 24 and continuing till date. The number of those injured or casualty from the NSCN-IM could not be confirmed.
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February - 26 
An encounter was going on in Keri forests of Budhal area in Rajouri District after five to six Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were fired upon by two militants causing injuries to one of them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and Police have cordoned off the forests and were hunt
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An encounter was going on in Keri forests of Budhal area in Rajouri District after five to six Village Defence Committee (VDC) members were fired upon by two militants causing injuries to one of them on February 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and Police have cordoned off the forests and were hunting the militants. Official sources said a group of five to six VDC members, who had gone to Keri forests in Budhal, observed movement of two militants and a brief exchange of firing. A VDC member, Raaj Mohammad was injured in the encounter.
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February - 26 
The Hindu reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Oraon alias Karam Chand Oraon, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District on Febr
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The Hindu reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Guddu Oraon alias Karam Chand Oraon, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District on February 26. The encounter took place when Oraon and his accomplices opened fire on a patrolling party of SFs’ in Keredih forest, Singh said, adding he was killed in the exchange of fire while his associates managed to escape. Oraon was carrying a reward of INR 200, 000 on his head in Jharkhand, while Chhattisgarh had announced a reward of INR 10,000 for catching him in connection with 24 cases of Maoist violence, Gumla Superintendent of Police N. K. Singh said. Oraon was active on the borders of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand.
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February - 26 
Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According to Police sources, around 12 heavily armed Maoists
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Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According to Police sources, around 12 heavily armed Maoists, who were holed up in a house in the village, opened fire on Special Task Force (STF) troopers after being asked to surrender. The SFs retaliated by killing six of the Maoists, Director General of Police Neelmani said. Neelmani said two self-loading rifles, another rifle, four magazines and 210 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hideout. Three of the Maoists were in Police uniform, he said. From the six bodies, the Police identified one of the Maoists as Golu, a self-styled ‘area commander’ in the Banka region, wanted in several cases of violence. He was considered a terror in eastern Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Police said. The other five are yet to be identified by the Police. However, the Police arrested one Maoist cadre identified as Deven Tudu, a resident of Kaithavaran, which is close to Majidih village, about 250km from Patna, adds Telegraph.
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February - 28 
Two unidentified militants were killed in the Sundarbans near Beki canal under Sharankhola sub district of Bagerhat District in the afternoon of February 28. The RAB personnel conducting a drive in the Sundarbans came across an empty boat in the canal and recovered firearms from it. The militants wh
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Two unidentified militants were killed in the Sundarbans near Beki canal under Sharankhola sub district of Bagerhat District in the afternoon of February 28. The RAB personnel conducting a drive in the Sundarbans came across an empty boat in the canal and recovered firearms from it. The militants who were hiding in the forest opened fire on the RAB personnel, prompting them to fire back which triggered a battle. Later, the RAB personnel recovered two bullet-hit dead bodies from the incident site along with three firearms, eight bullets, 12 cartridges, three sharp weapons, and a cell phone from the boat.
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March - 1 
another militant, identified as Raisuddi (32), a ‘regional leader’ of the Gono Bahini, was killed in Kushtia District on March 1. Acting on a tip-off, a team of RAB-12 raided an orchard at Modhupur where the militant was holding a meeting with his cohorts. The militants opened fire on RAB personnel,
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another militant, identified as Raisuddi (32), a ‘regional leader’ of the Gono Bahini, was killed in Kushtia District on March 1. Acting on a tip-off, a team of RAB-12 raided an orchard at Modhupur where the militant was holding a meeting with his cohorts. The militants opened fire on RAB personnel, prompting them to retaliate. Raisuddin was killed in the gun battle while his accomplices managed to escape. The dead body of the militant was recovered along with two firearms, four bullets, and three sharp weapons.
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March - 2 
Daily Excelsior reports that a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, identified as Shabir Ahmad Khan alias Shabir Gujjar, was killed while an Army Major received injuries in a day-long gunfight in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on March 2. Army and Police cordoned off Dadsar village in Awantipora, f
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Daily Excelsior reports that a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, identified as Shabir Ahmad Khan alias Shabir Gujjar, was killed while an Army Major received injuries in a day-long gunfight in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on March 2. Army and Police cordoned off Dadsar village in Awantipora, following information about the presence of militants in the area. In the ensuing gun battle, the militant belonging to Ladiyar area of Tral Block (administrative division) was killed and his body was recovered later. An Army Major, identified as Major Kuliya was injured in the encounter.
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March - 5 
A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Khoupum in Tamenglong District of Manipur on March 5, reports Telegraph.
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A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Khoupum in Tamenglong District of Manipur on March 5, reports Telegraph.
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March - 10 
The Hindu reports that Sashadhar Mahato alias Kiran, a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is suspected to have been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District on March 10. According to the District Polic
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The Hindu reports that Sashadhar Mahato alias Kiran, a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is suspected to have been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District on March 10. According to the District Police, SFs raided a Maoist hideout in Chandsora village, near Kushaboni forest, after receiving a tip-off about Mahato having been camping there with a group of Maoists. “As the security personnel were trying to cordon off the hideout, the Maoists became alert and opened fire on us. The forces retaliated, leading to an encounter that lasted about an hour before the Maoists fled from the area,” Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar, told The Hindu from the encounter site. "Top-ranking Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato has been killed in an encounter and one AK 47 rifle has been recovered from him at Binpur under Jhargram Police Station," Inspector General (IG) (CRPF), T B Rao told PTI. Rao said one more person has been arrested, but his identity is not yet known and that the encounter and search operation is still going on.
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March - 12 
Eight militants were killed and three soldiers suffered injuries during an encounter in upper tehsil (revenue unit) of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 12, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants attacked a checkpost in Ghelju area and injured three soldiers. T
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Eight militants were killed and three soldiers suffered injuries during an encounter in upper tehsil (revenue unit) of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 12, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants attacked a checkpost in Ghelju area and injured three soldiers. The injured soldiers were identified as Gul Mohammad, Shireen and Hayat. Eight militants were killed in the retaliatory firing by Security Forces (SFs). One vehicle was also destroyed during the encounter.
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March - 13 
two CPI-Maoists were arrested after a three-hour gunfight in another encounter with another group of CPI-Maoist in Kakudih locality in Kaimur hills in Rohtas District, reports Zee news. SP Manu Maharaj said the SFs and Maoists were locked in a fierce encounter during which over 500 rounds of ammunit
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two CPI-Maoists were arrested after a three-hour gunfight in another encounter with another group of CPI-Maoist in Kakudih locality in Kaimur hills in Rohtas District, reports Zee news. SP Manu Maharaj said the SFs and Maoists were locked in a fierce encounter during which over 500 rounds of ammunition were fired from both sides. The arrested duos were identified as Ranjeet Ram and Baleshwar Thakur, the SP said.
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March - 13 
a Security Forces official was killed and his colleague and a child were injured in a rocket attack on a security base in Razmak Town in the night of March 13. Officials said that eight rockets were fired at the main base from an unspecified place. Security personnel retaliated with artillery. No ca
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a Security Forces official was killed and his colleague and a child were injured in a rocket attack on a security base in Razmak Town in the night of March 13. Officials said that eight rockets were fired at the main base from an unspecified place. Security personnel retaliated with artillery. No casualty was reported.
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March - 14 
The Hindu reports that the Police claimed to have killed 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in Dantewada District after an ambush by the Maoists killed three Policemen dead and nine others injured on March 14. Additional Director General (Naxal operations) Ram Niw
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The Hindu reports that the Police claimed to have killed 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in Dantewada District after an ambush by the Maoists killed three Policemen dead and nine others injured on March 14. Additional Director General (Naxal operations) Ram Niwas said that a Police team of 145 troopers were on a search operation in the Chintalnaar area, when the Maoists struck. "In the ambush by the Naxals, three of our men were killed and nine were injured," said Ram Niwas. He further said that the Police claim "to have killed 30 Naxals" in retaliatory action. "Police did not collect so far a single dead body of Maoists and it is probable that rebels have carried away the bodies of their colleagues deep inside the jungle," Bastar Inspector General of Police T.J. Longkumer added, adds Zee News.
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March - 15 
The Hindu reports that five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces in Khunti District on March 15. "Five guerrillas have been killed in a gun battle. Our men saw that Maoists took away the dead bodies of their comrades," a Police Officer sa
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The Hindu reports that five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces in Khunti District on March 15. "Five guerrillas have been killed in a gun battle. Our men saw that Maoists took away the dead bodies of their comrades," a Police Officer said.
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March - 15 
SFs killed six more militants in retaliation action after militants attacked a security checkpost in Torgar area of Tal tehsil (revenue unit).
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SFs killed six more militants in retaliation action after militants attacked a security checkpost in Torgar area of Tal tehsil (revenue unit).
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March - 15 
Station Head officer (SHO) Mazhar Shah and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mukhtayar Khan, of Par Hoti Police Station and four militants were killed during an encounter at Iranabad area on Fatima Road in Mardan District on March 15, reports Daily Times. The encounter started when Police, on receiving
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Station Head officer (SHO) Mazhar Shah and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mukhtayar Khan, of Par Hoti Police Station and four militants were killed during an encounter at Iranabad area on Fatima Road in Mardan District on March 15, reports Daily Times. The encounter started when Police, on receiving a tip-off, raided the hideouts of militants and asked them to surrender. Instead, the militants started firing at Police that was retaliated. A police constable also sustained injuries.
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March - 15 
Ten militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in retaliatory attack at San Pakka Kandau area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 15, reports Dawn. Two SFs personnel were also sustain injuries.
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Ten militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in retaliatory attack at San Pakka Kandau area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 15, reports Dawn. Two SFs personnel were also sustain injuries.
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March - 16 
Sify.com reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in a forested area in Bhairamgarh of Bijapur District on March 16. "It was a brief but fierce gun battle between the Maoists and Police. Two rebels were killed. Their bodies have
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Sify.com reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in a forested area in Bhairamgarh of Bijapur District on March 16. "It was a brief but fierce gun battle between the Maoists and Police. Two rebels were killed. Their bodies have been recovered. Some arms were found at the spot," a source at the Police headquarters told IANS. However, there was no report of any casualty or injury of the Policemen, the Police said.
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March - 16 
Ten militants were killed and one security man was injured in a clash in Ghaljo area of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on March 16, reported Dawn. A security convoy coming from Bori in Sukkur District of Sindh province to Ghaljo was attacked by militants. One secur
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Ten militants were killed and one security man was injured in a clash in Ghaljo area of Upper Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on March 16, reported Dawn. A security convoy coming from Bori in Sukkur District of Sindh province to Ghaljo was attacked by militants. One security man received injuries in the ambush. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and an exchange of fire took place resulting in the death of 10 militants. The Government forces conducted a search operation in Karonchki, Khadizai, Swarokot, Kot Kali and Kando Kali Takhtki and recovered a cache of arms and explosives.
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March - 19 
The Hindu reports that the body of Sarkar Hembram, a Police constable abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on March 3, from the Jhargram region was recovered by the Police from Chotajammal village on March 19, based on information divulged by Debdulal, a Maoist s
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The Hindu reports that the body of Sarkar Hembram, a Police constable abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on March 3, from the Jhargram region was recovered by the Police from Chotajammal village on March 19, based on information divulged by Debdulal, a Maoist squad member of the notorious Gautam Rana-squad, arrested from Ghritabani village in the Binpur area of West Midnapore District on March 18. According to Mukesh Kumar, Additional Superintendent of Police in Jhargram, the Forces received information in the evening of March 18 that a Maoist squad headed by Suchitra Mahato was hiding in Amapuli village in the Binpur Police Station area for the past two days. Suchitra is the wife of Sashadhar Mahato, who was killed in a gunfight with the Security Forces on March 10. "The group comprising squad members Hitler, China and Hero under Suchitra's leadership was camping at the edge of an open field in Amapuli village, barely 4 km from Chandsora village where Sashadhar was killed. As the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers of Central Reserve Police Force tried to cordon off the area, the Maoist sentry got alerted and fired. The Forces retaliated but the Maoists fled soon after leaving behind three rifles, one carbine, small firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and some important documents. Raids are still on to locate the whereabouts of the Maoists," Kumar said.
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March - 23 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation by the Police and Paramilitary Forces Force in the forests between Remadand and Kulanar village in Narayanpur District on March 23. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police, Mayank Srivastava,
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation by the Police and Paramilitary Forces Force in the forests between Remadand and Kulanar village in Narayanpur District on March 23. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police, Mayank Srivastava, said that about 50 Maoist cadres had assembled near the Kulanar village and the forests surrounding the area. Srivastava said: “Our joint forces of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and the District Force (DF) had gone on a forest search operation, during which they anticipated Maoist presence in the area." “They surrounded the area and an exchange of fire took place between the two sides. Later in the search operation we recovered two bodies and a 12 bore gun, a 9 mm pistol and a bomb," he added.
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March - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a foreign militant, named ‘Chacha Talha’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an encounter in Reban village in Sopore area of Baramulla District on March 28, according to Daily Excelsior. The militant was killed in a brief encounter in the afternoon while as his accomplice ma
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a foreign militant, named ‘Chacha Talha’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an encounter in Reban village in Sopore area of Baramulla District on March 28, according to Daily Excelsior. The militant was killed in a brief encounter in the afternoon while as his accomplice managed to run away from the site of the encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the killed militant. Talha was very active in Sopore-Rafiabad belt of the Baramulla District.
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March - 31 
PTI reports that one villager was killed and four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) that lasted for six hours in the forest at Hasikol in Jamui District on March 31. The encounter occurred when a
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PTI reports that one villager was killed and four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) that lasted for six hours in the forest at Hasikol in Jamui District on March 31. The encounter occurred when a group of Maoists saw SF personnel carrying out combing operation in the area, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. The villager, identified as Dudha Murmu, was killed after he was hit by a stray bullet during the encounter while he was collecting fruits from the forest, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajnarayan Singh said. The SFs arrested four top Maoists after the encounter Singh said, adding one mobile phone, two explosives, four battery, two solar charging sets, besides one stabiliser, plastic table and a medical kit were seized from the spot. The SFs, comprising the District Armed Police (DAP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), used rocket launchers and explosive launchers over the 100 rounds of firing on the Maoists, Singh added.
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April - 1 
Nine militants were killed when Security Forces launched a counter-offensive after the militants attacked a checkpost in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 1, reports Dawn. Three SFs personnel, identified as Sajid, Mirza Tabassum and Azeem Khan, were
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Nine militants were killed when Security Forces launched a counter-offensive after the militants attacked a checkpost in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 1, reports Dawn. Three SFs personnel, identified as Sajid, Mirza Tabassum and Azeem Khan, were injured during the offensive. Later, SFs launched a search operation in localities near Dabori after the attack and recovered a number of rocket shells and landmines.
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April - 3 
Ten Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including five top ranking ‘commanders’, were killed during an encounter Security Forces (SFs) in Tor Chapar village of Darra Adamkhel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 3, reports Dawn. The slain ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Ikramullah, ‘second in
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Ten Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including five top ranking ‘commanders’, were killed during an encounter Security Forces (SFs) in Tor Chapar village of Darra Adamkhel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 3, reports Dawn. The slain ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Ikramullah, ‘second in command’ of TTP Amir for Darra Adamkhel and Khyber Agency; Sarfraz Ayubi, Qari Mubeen, Qari Javed and Abdul Manan.
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April - 4 
Deccan Herald reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted and injured five labourers and set ablaze two road construction machines of a private firm at Kanaudha village in Aurangabad District on April 4. Over 25 Maoist cadres raided the village and assaulted
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Deccan Herald reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted and injured five labourers and set ablaze two road construction machines of a private firm at Kanaudha village in Aurangabad District on April 4. Over 25 Maoist cadres raided the village and assaulted the labourers and injured them. The Maoists, demanded money from the owner of the company failing to which they set ablaze its machines used in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY, Prime Minister’s Village Road Construction Scheme) besides some furniture at the work site, the Police said.
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April - 5 
A ‘Divisional Commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sajad Ahmad Dar alias Bale Bale was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Dadsar-Tral in Pulwama District on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Sub-Inspector of Police, Stazin Norboo and an Army jawan (trooper) were also killed i
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A ‘Divisional Commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Sajad Ahmad Dar alias Bale Bale was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Dadsar-Tral in Pulwama District on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Sub-Inspector of Police, Stazin Norboo and an Army jawan (trooper) were also killed in the encounter. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. As reported earlier, Dar was involved in the killing of a National Conference (NC) leader at Pinglish-Tral in the District on March 30.
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April - 5 
Two militants belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed when TTP and Ansarul Islam exchanged heavy fire in Peer Mela Zakha Khel area in Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency. Three other TTP militants were also arrested by the Ansarul Islam.
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Two militants belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed when TTP and Ansarul Islam exchanged heavy fire in Peer Mela Zakha Khel area in Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency. Three other TTP militants were also arrested by the Ansarul Islam.
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April - 8 
Times of India reports that a Police constable, Dhananjay Mhaske was killed in an encounter between Special Operation Squad and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kandoli village in Etapalli tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of April 8. Whil
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Times of India reports that a Police constable, Dhananjay Mhaske was killed in an encounter between Special Operation Squad and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kandoli village in Etapalli tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of April 8. While three more constables, Shankar Pungati, Prashant Mesharam and Sunil Tore were injured in the incident, reported PTI. Police sources said that a C-60 party was carrying out anti-Maoists operations in the jungle near Kandoli village when lurking Maoists ambushed the troopers at around 4pm, according to The Times of India. The troopers retaliated, and an encounter started between the two sides. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Aheri Ranjan Kumar Sharma confirmed the death of one of the troopers in the encounter with the Maoists.
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April - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven militants in Matta area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 9, reports Dawn. According to sources, militants were trying to force their way into the Matta area, when SFs opened fire in retaliation, killed seven militants.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven militants in Matta area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 9, reports Dawn. According to sources, militants were trying to force their way into the Matta area, when SFs opened fire in retaliation, killed seven militants.
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April - 10 
Atleast hundred families have migrated from Bazaar Zakhakhel area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency to safer places due to fresh clashes between Zakhakhel tribe and LI. Amid the intense gunbattle between Zakhakhel lashkar and Mangal Bagh-led LI, locals have started migrating to safer places in Landik
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Atleast hundred families have migrated from Bazaar Zakhakhel area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency to safer places due to fresh clashes between Zakhakhel tribe and LI. Amid the intense gunbattle between Zakhakhel lashkar and Mangal Bagh-led LI, locals have started migrating to safer places in Landikotal, Jamrud and Peshawar via Ali Masjid route. Mehboobul Haq-led Ansarul Islam is also backing the Zakhakhel lashkar in Maidan, Sanda Pal and other areas in Tirah Valley.
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April - 11 
Three militants and a Policeman were killed and another official sustained injuries in a clash at Jamrud Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 11, reports Dawn. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Liaquat Ali said that a police party led by Assistant Sub-Inspector (
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Three militants and a Policeman were killed and another official sustained injuries in a clash at Jamrud Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 11, reports Dawn. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Liaquat Ali said that a police party led by Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sajid Iqbal Khan was on a routine patrol when militants ambushed their vehicle near Hayatabad Industrial Estate at about 2am. At least 20 militants with sophisticate weapons opened indiscriminate fire on the Police van from the rooftop of a building in Khushaal Market. An unnamed Police source claimed that the militants belonged to Khyber Agency and one of them was from Lashkar-i-Islam (LI). The other two slain militants belonged to Qambarkhel and Kokikhel tribes, however, he did not disclose their names.
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April - 17 
Bhaskar News reports that two villagers, including a former sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) were killed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a weekly market under Miratpur Police Station limits in Bijapur District
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Bhaskar News reports that two villagers, including a former sarpanch (president/ chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) were killed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a weekly market under Miratpur Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 17. About more than a dozen Maoist cadres opened fire in which a villager, identified as Chugadu and a former sarpanch Chandru (45), were killed on the spot. Miratpur sarpanch Malti Kashyap said the Security Force was present and a brief encounter with the Maoists took place which forced the cadres to flee.
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April - 17 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a trooper were killed during an encounter in Tangi Badinzai area of Laddah tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the night of April 16, reports Dawn. The militants attacked a checkp
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a trooper were killed during an encounter in Tangi Badinzai area of Laddah tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the night of April 16, reports Dawn. The militants attacked a checkpoint in Tangi Badinzai area, killing a member of security forces and injuring two others. The sources said that three militants were killed when Security Forces (SFs) retaliated. An unnamed TTP ‘spokesman’ claimed responsibility for the attack on the checkpoint.
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April - 18 
Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five alleged target killers involved in the recent spate of target killings through separate encounters and the Police recovered one Kalashnikov and three 9mm pistols from their possessions. According to Central Investigation Department (CID) Police, four target
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Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five alleged target killers involved in the recent spate of target killings through separate encounters and the Police recovered one Kalashnikov and three 9mm pistols from their possessions. According to Central Investigation Department (CID) Police, four target killers were arrested after a brief encounter within the remits of Eidgah Police Station. The arrested were identified as Owais Baloch, Zahid, Liaquat and Shah Jahan.
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April - 19 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Navigaarh in Pananwa Tand area in Gaya District on April 19, reports The Hindu. While a Maoist was also arrested, the Police recovered three guns from the encounter si
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Navigaarh in Pananwa Tand area in Gaya District on April 19, reports The Hindu. While a Maoist was also arrested, the Police recovered three guns from the encounter site.
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April - 19 
An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on April 19, reports Times of India. The SF
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An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on April 19, reports Times of India. The SFs neutralised the transit camp of the Maoists and recovered fire arms and explosives. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Jha, 100 rounds of fire were exchanged with the Maoists during the course of operation that lasted 15 minutes. Though there was no casualty, report indicated that the Maoists retreated to the West Bengal. "We have recovered country-made pistol, detonator, pipe bomb wireless set, Maoist literature, half-baked food items, dry ration, Army uniforms and polythene sheet from the site," said the SSP.
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April - 19 
Times of India reports that six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Khobramendha near Malewada village under Wadsa division of Gadchiroli District in the afternoon of April 19. One of
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Times of India reports that six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Khobramendha near Malewada village under Wadsa division of Gadchiroli District in the afternoon of April 19. One of the injured troopers, identified as Mahendra Singh from Punjab, later died of his injuries. Viresh Prabhu, Superintendent of Police (SP, Gadchiroli) said that the encounter started following CRPF troopers getting information about heavy Maoists presence in the Khobramendha forest, adds Hindustan Times. “We suspected couple of deaths from the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist] side as heavy firing witnessed from both the sides,” he said. However, the District administration could not find a single body of Naxalite at the site.
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April - 20 
IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were gathered to conduct a meeting ahead of elections i
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IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were gathered to conduct a meeting ahead of elections in the area in order to motivate the youth to join their ranks. The Police also recovered a rifle, six cartridges, a Tiffin-bomb, Maoists literature, wires, three detonators, other explosives and grocery items from their hideout.
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April - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (Lamyanba Khuman) militant after a brief encounter at Nungpakthabi village under Sapermeina Police Station in Sadar Hill in Senapati District on April 22. The arrested militant was identified as Yumnam Surj
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) (Lamyanba Khuman) militant after a brief encounter at Nungpakthabi village under Sapermeina Police Station in Sadar Hill in Senapati District on April 22. The arrested militant was identified as Yumnam Surjit alias Abung (27). SFs recovered one AK-47 Rifles loaded with a magazine containing nine live rounds and 12 empty cases of AK ammunitions, one lethod gun and four live lethod shells and two fired empty cases of lethod shells along with two demand letters of the KCP(MC) Lamyanba Khuman from his possession.
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April - 23 
An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants inside a natural cave at village Hajiwari in Lani in upper reaches of Gool in Ramban late in the night of April 23. The militants managed to escape from the hideout.
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An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants inside a natural cave at village Hajiwari in Lani in upper reaches of Gool in Ramban late in the night of April 23. The militants managed to escape from the hideout.
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April - 24 
Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation
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Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Volunteer Force (DVF) arrived at the Tentulipadar village and raided Nakamamudi forest under Chitrakonda Police limits and were challenged by the Maoists camped there. “The force retaliated after the Maoists fired at them,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, said. After an hour long exchange of fire between both the sides, the Police were able to kill the woman cadre on the spot, while the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the site. Huge cache of arms & ammunitions including one .303 rifle, a .12 gun, SBML gun, one live landmine, several hand-grenades, country made gun, claymore mines, a DVD player, tape-recorders, a bag of Maoist literatures and 16 pairs of dress were recovered from the encounter site, the Police said. Gajla is believed to be from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Mohammad Aiyaz Malik alias Abu Moosa, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit who had been operating in Banihal, Gool and other parts of Ramban District for past more than 15 years, reports Daily Excelsior. An intercept of
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including Mohammad Aiyaz Malik alias Abu Moosa, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit who had been operating in Banihal, Gool and other parts of Ramban District for past more than 15 years, reports Daily Excelsior. An intercept of a Pakistani militant, Mehmoodi, presently operating from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and his conversation with Abu Moosa on April 23 gave the SFs clues about the location of the militant leading to his killing along with his associate. According to Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Dilbagh Singh SFs launched operation along Dandi Nullah (stream) in Aakhran belt of Banihal in Ramban District in the night after developing specific inputs about movement of Moosa and his associate Zulqarnain in the area. However, the encounter started in the morning of April 24, in which both the militants were killed. Zulqarnain, who had operated as bodyguard of Abu Moosa and later became a top militant of the outfit, was active in the militancy for past nine years. Recoveries made from their possession included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-74 rifle, six AK magazines, 160 AK rounds, one Thoraya satellite telephone, one mobile handset, two SIM cards, one binocular, one compass, one Chinese grenade and a large quantity of other ammunition and accessories of explosive material.
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April - 25 
A soldier identified as Kailash Chand, belonging to Unit-58 RR (27 Rajput) died on April 25 in an encounter with terrorists in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir reports, Times of India. He was a resident of Malaheda village in Kotputli area of Jaipur District.
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A soldier identified as Kailash Chand, belonging to Unit-58 RR (27 Rajput) died on April 25 in an encounter with terrorists in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir reports, Times of India. He was a resident of Malaheda village in Kotputli area of Jaipur District.
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April - 26 
Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the interior parts of Ukhrul District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the interior parts of Ukhrul District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 26 
The Ataikula Unit ‘Chief’ of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag, Tikka Khan (35) was killed in an encounter in Ataikula in Pabna District on April 26, reports Daily Star. Police recovered a sawed-off shotgun and six bullets from the spot. This was the fourth 'crossfire' incident in the Di
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The Ataikula Unit ‘Chief’ of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag, Tikka Khan (35) was killed in an encounter in Ataikula in Pabna District on April 26, reports Daily Star. Police recovered a sawed-off shotgun and six bullets from the spot. This was the fourth 'crossfire' incident in the District this year.
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April - 29 
Two Policemen and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire between the two parties in Chattar area of Naseerabad District on April 29, reports Daily Times. Official sources said a Police mobile van was on routine patrol when four unidentified militants opened fire at it near Piro Bridge in
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Two Policemen and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire between the two parties in Chattar area of Naseerabad District on April 29, reports Daily Times. Official sources said a Police mobile van was on routine patrol when four unidentified militants opened fire at it near Piro Bridge in Chattar area, resulting in the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Wazir Ali Abro and Constable Rab Nawaz and injury of a constable, Rustam Khan. In retaliation, the Police killed two militants, who were later identified as Haro and Nabi Dad.
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April - 29 
Two Policemen and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire between the two parties in Chattar area of Naseerabad District on April 29, reports Daily Times. Official sources said a Police mobile van was on routine patrol when four unidentified militants opened fire at it near Piro Bridge in
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Two Policemen and two militants were killed in an exchange of fire between the two parties in Chattar area of Naseerabad District on April 29, reports Daily Times. Official sources said a Police mobile van was on routine patrol when four unidentified militants opened fire at it near Piro Bridge in Chattar area, resulting in the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Wazir Ali Abro and Constable Rab Nawaz and injury of a constable, Rustam Khan. In retaliation, the Police killed two militants, who were later identified as Haro and Nabi Dad.
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April - 30 
The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Police in the forest area under Karakagudem Police Sta
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The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Police in the forest area under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on April 30. According to sources, the exchange of fire took place during the course of a combing operation by the personnel of a special Police team between Moddulagudem and Adaviramaram. Superintendent of Police Kanti Rana Tata said that the slain Naxalite cadre was CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana Gundala area committee ‘commander’ Gampala Shankar, the brother of the outfit's State ‘secretary’ Mohan. Two more Naxalite cadres sustained bullet wounds in the exchange of fire, he said adding that they were rushed to a hospital in Khammam. The Police recovered two pistols and a country-made weapon besides several rounds of ammunition from the encounter site.
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May - 1 
Two Army jawans (troopers) of 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) were injured in an encounter with militants in Inder village of Pulwama District on May 1, reports Outlookindia. Security Forces (SFs) have launched a search operation in the area to trace the militants.
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Two Army jawans (troopers) of 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) were injured in an encounter with militants in Inder village of Pulwama District on May 1, reports Outlookindia. Security Forces (SFs) have launched a search operation in the area to trace the militants.
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May - 2 
An encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place when a team of about 15 troopers of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was undertaking combing operation at Kalingbadi forest under Daringbadi Police Station area in Kandhamal District on May 2, reports Orissadiar
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An encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place when a team of about 15 troopers of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was undertaking combing operation at Kalingbadi forest under Daringbadi Police Station area in Kandhamal District on May 2, reports Orissadiary.com. Two troopers were killed in the firing of the Maoists, the Police said. As per the report one dead body was recovered while the other one is yet to be recovered, the Police added. The personal security officer of Superintendent of Police Sujit Ray and the body guard of Additional Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar were injured in the firing of the Maoists.
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May - 3 
An encounter occurred between a CRPF patrol team and the Maoists in Jhumra, about 113 kilometres from Bokaro in the morning of May 3, reports Telegraph. More than 1,100 rounds were exchanged between the troopers and some 50 Maoists for over three hours. However, no casualties were reported.
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An encounter occurred between a CRPF patrol team and the Maoists in Jhumra, about 113 kilometres from Bokaro in the morning of May 3, reports Telegraph. More than 1,100 rounds were exchanged between the troopers and some 50 Maoists for over three hours. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 3 
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anand Joseph Tigga was injured in crossfire during a search operation in the Sataki forest area near Silli in Ranchi District in the night of May 2. According to the Police sources, the DSP along with his bodyguards and some CRPF troopers was out on a search ope
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anand Joseph Tigga was injured in crossfire during a search operation in the Sataki forest area near Silli in Ranchi District in the night of May 2. According to the Police sources, the DSP along with his bodyguards and some CRPF troopers was out on a search operation in the area, acting upon information about movement of a few suspected Maoists carrying automatic weapons.
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May - 3 
Ranchi Express reports that four cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sukhdev Bhagat, Indradev Ganju, Khusihal Lohra of Harehanj village and Sanjay Oram of Chandawa village were arrested by the Police
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Ranchi Express reports that four cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sukhdev Bhagat, Indradev Ganju, Khusihal Lohra of Harehanj village and Sanjay Oram of Chandawa village were arrested by the Police during a raid in Monger village under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District in the night of May 3. Acting on a tip-off that the cadres of the TPC of an armed squad have assembled at Monger and Kedu village and were planning for an attack, the Police raided the place. On seeing the Police the TPC cadres fired and an encounter occurred between the Police and the TPC cadres, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Laxman Prasad Singh said. However, no casualties were reported. The Police recovered one rifle, one carbine, 11 live cartridges, three motorcycles, three mobiles phones and INR 500, 000 cash from their possession.
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May - 4 
A soldier was killed and four others were injured when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ambushed Security Forces (SFs) convoy in Serwakai area of South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. Sources said that SFs were returning to their base camp after conducting a raid and search operation in the area w
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A soldier was killed and four others were injured when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ambushed Security Forces (SFs) convoy in Serwakai area of South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. Sources said that SFs were returning to their base camp after conducting a raid and search operation in the area when they came under attack. The SFs retaliated but the militants managed to escape.
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May - 10 
The Hindu reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting a Police patrol party in the forests at Alapalli-Etapallu road near Tondel village in Gadchiroli District on May 10. “After the blast, the Naxals [Left Wing
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The Hindu reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting a Police patrol party in the forests at Alapalli-Etapallu road near Tondel village in Gadchiroli District on May 10. “After the blast, the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists] opened fire at the Police. The operation is going on. Because the operation is on in deep jungles (forest), there is no detailed report as yet,” Viresh Prabhu, Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police, said. He said that the blast occurred at around 6.30pm. “The Police opened fire in retaliation. There are no reports of casualty as yet,” he said.
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May - 10 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants, including a would-be suicide bomber, during an operation in Mula Banda area of Munda tehsil (revenue unit) in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 10, reports Daily Times. Sources said the militants were planting an improvised explosive de
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants, including a would-be suicide bomber, during an operation in Mula Banda area of Munda tehsil (revenue unit) in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 10, reports Daily Times. Sources said the militants were planting an improvised explosive device (IED) when Security Forces reached spot. All the three militants were killed after a gunfight that lasted for more than an hour. SFs recovered a remote controlled bomb, three hand grenades, three pistols, a detonator and electric wires from their possession.
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May - 14 
About 250 to 300 Maoist cadres including women cadres, raided the camp office of M/s ILFS & GR Infra Projects Limited at Morandih under the Hazaribagh Mufassil Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the night of May 14, and set ablaze 30 vehicles and equipments including five Miller machines, eigh
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About 250 to 300 Maoist cadres including women cadres, raided the camp office of M/s ILFS & GR Infra Projects Limited at Morandih under the Hazaribagh Mufassil Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the night of May 14, and set ablaze 30 vehicles and equipments including five Miller machines, eight Hiwas (used in road construction) and eight tankers, one Batching Plant, a DG Set, besides other equipment, SP Pankaj Kamboj, said. The Police immediately rushed to the spot and in the gunfight a constable, Anand Mohan Das, was injured and the Maoists snatched his carbine as Das got separated from the Police Force in the darkness, the SP said. The Maoist cadres, who included women clad in black uniforms, had come from Churchu and Charhi which has thick forest and has border with Jhumra hills of Bokaro District, the SP said. The Mumbai-based company was engaged in the INR 50 billion construction of four-lane on the NH-33 between Hazaribagh and Ramgarh from September 2010, the SP added.
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May - 14 
Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres engaged in an encounter in Kalimela area of Malkangiri District on May 14. A joint Police team from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and the Maoist cadres exchanged several rounds in a deep forest near
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Times of India reports that Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres engaged in an encounter in Kalimela area of Malkangiri District on May 14. A joint Police team from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and the Maoist cadres exchanged several rounds in a deep forest near Kurab village, about 60 kilometres from Malkangiri town, of Bodigeta panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Kalimela area. No one was reported dead or injured, the Police said. "Spotting security personnel the Maoists fired and our men retaliated. The rebels managed to flee," said Inspector in Charge (IIC) Kalimela Police Station Debasish Mishra.
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May - 14 
Five militants were killed and several injured in a clash during the ongoing Army operation Brekhna (Thunder) in Suran Dara area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 14, reports Dawn. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ also admitted that three militant
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Five militants were killed and several injured in a clash during the ongoing Army operation Brekhna (Thunder) in Suran Dara area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 14, reports Dawn. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ also admitted that three militants were killed in the exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs). He claimed that several SFs personnel were also killed and injured. SFs claimed more gains in violence-plagued Baizai and Safi tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency.
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May - 15 
Two militants were arrested in Dhadar area for their alleged involvement in attacks on tankers carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan, reported Dawn. It was reported that the Levies Force personnel signaled six militants to stop on the road linking Sibi to Bakhtiarabad but they opened fire. In
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Two militants were arrested in Dhadar area for their alleged involvement in attacks on tankers carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan, reported Dawn. It was reported that the Levies Force personnel signaled six militants to stop on the road linking Sibi to Bakhtiarabad but they opened fire. In retaliation the Levies Force returned the fire and arrested the militants identified as Murad Ali and Rehmat. The Levies Force also seized a Kalashnikov, a TT pistol, four bottles filled with explosive chemical and a motorcycle. During interrogation, the arrested militants said they used to attack and torch tankers carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan.
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May - 17 
An encounter broke out between the Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel at Rairda forest in Saraikela-Kharsawan District on May 17, reports IBNLive. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Kolhan) Navin Kumar Singh said the Maoists fired at the patrolling SF contingent, which included the Dist
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An encounter broke out between the Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel at Rairda forest in Saraikela-Kharsawan District on May 17, reports IBNLive. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Kolhan) Navin Kumar Singh said the Maoists fired at the patrolling SF contingent, which included the District Police, at Burudih village. As the SF personnel returned the fire, the Maoists retreated, he added.
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May - 17 
Militants attacked the residence of a former Bandipora Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ex-Minister Usman Majeed. No one was hurt in the brief exchange of gunfight.
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Militants attacked the residence of a former Bandipora Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ex-Minister Usman Majeed. No one was hurt in the brief exchange of gunfight.
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May - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead five suspected al Qaeda linked militants who had tried to carry out a suicide bombing in south western city of Quetta on May 17, reports Times of India. They were killed in gunfight near a paramilitary check post in Quetta. It was reported that the would-be bombers in
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead five suspected al Qaeda linked militants who had tried to carry out a suicide bombing in south western city of Quetta on May 17, reports Times of India. They were killed in gunfight near a paramilitary check post in Quetta. It was reported that the would-be bombers included three women and were believed to be foreigners. "From the appearance of the attackers, it looked they were either Uzbek or Chechens," a senior security official said, adding, "They had hand grenades and bombs strapped to their bodies." If the attack had been carried out, it would have been the second targeting Pakistan's military since al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in a United States (US) raid on May 1. A Police official said at least one of the attackers blew himself up before being shot. No SFs were killed, the officials added.
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May - 19 
IBNLive reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a constable, Pawan Mandavi, and abducted a Special Police Officer, Ramaiyya, in a raid on a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) camp in Cherpal village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19. A
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IBNLive reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a constable, Pawan Mandavi, and abducted a Special Police Officer, Ramaiyya, in a raid on a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) camp in Cherpal village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19. A Maoist was also killed in retaliatory fire by the security personnel present there. The constable and SPO had gone to the camp to attend the wedding of a relative. Some weapons were recovered from the deceased Maoist.
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May - 19 
In the other encounter, Sheth said two C60 teams on a search operation from Tadgao post in Gadchiroli were attacked by Naxalites. “At around 9.15 a.m., they discovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Tadgao-Bhamragad road. When they proceeded to the Bejur hillock to conduct a search oper
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In the other encounter, Sheth said two C60 teams on a search operation from Tadgao post in Gadchiroli were attacked by Naxalites. “At around 9.15 a.m., they discovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Tadgao-Bhamragad road. When they proceeded to the Bejur hillock to conduct a search operation, the Naxals sitting in ambush attacked them. We lost two SPOs and one constable in that attack which continued for around two hours,” he said. “Around eight to 10 Naxals were killed. But their colleagues took away their bodies with them,” he added. The Police did not recover any weapon as “the Naxals ran away with all their weapons,” Sheth said.
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May - 19 
The Hindu reports that four Police personnel, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and over 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two different encounters in Gadchiroli District on May 19. “At around 7.30 a.m. in Nalgonda forest, four C60 commando search parti
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The Hindu reports that four Police personnel, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and over 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two different encounters in Gadchiroli District on May 19. “At around 7.30 a.m. in Nalgonda forest, four C60 commando search parties were ambushed by Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist]. The ambush and exchange of fire went on for more than 1 hour and 15 minutes. One Police constable, Chinna Gilla Venta (30), was killed and two were injured,” Rahul Sheth, Gadchiroli Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP) Operations said. Sheth said 12-14 Naxals were killed. “When our Police parties chased the Naxals, they ran away and left behind two bodies. An AK-47 magazine was found on one of the bodies, indicating that the deceased was a senior commander.”
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May - 20 
Telegraph reports that a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Gulam Hussain, sustained bullet injuries when a squad of 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a paramilitary and Police team on a combing operation at Duragarha, 70 kilometres from Hazaribagh District he
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Telegraph reports that a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, Gulam Hussain, sustained bullet injuries when a squad of 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a paramilitary and Police team on a combing operation at Duragarha, 70 kilometres from Hazaribagh District headquarters in the morning of May 20. Barhi sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Arun Kumar Sinha said the search mission was launched to nab Maoist zonal commander Indal, alias Uma Bhokta. “The search party was attacked by Maoists around 8.30am. Security forces retaliated. We suspect at least three rebels were also injured. However, we have not recovered any arms and ammunition from the spot,” he said.
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May - 22 
Five Security Force (SF) personnel and five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed while nine SF personnel were injured in an attack by TTP on the Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran within Faisal naval airbase Karachi that started in the night of May 22, reports Times of India. The
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Five Security Force (SF) personnel and five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed while nine SF personnel were injured in an attack by TTP on the Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran within Faisal naval airbase Karachi that started in the night of May 22, reports Times of India. The gun battle is still continuing. Two US made surveillance aircraft were also damaged in the attack. Claiming the responsibility for the attack TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said, "We had already warned after Osama's martyrdom that we will carry out even bigger attacks". “The operation still continues. It is not over yet," said one security official. The cordon around the attackers was being tightened and the operation was likely to be completed soon, he added. Express Tribune reports that the Pakistan Intelligence had warned the Police and other Security agencies that terrorist outfits, including TTP, were planning to carry out such attacks on army, navy and air force installations. The Federal Interior Ministry had issued an alert, warning Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) to beef up security across the country.
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May - 23 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed while three others were trapped, one of them in an injured condition, after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at village Soni, north of Dera Ki Gali between Thanna Mandi and Bafliaz in Poonch District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed while three others were trapped, one of them in an injured condition, after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at village Soni, north of Dera Ki Gali between Thanna Mandi and Bafliaz in Poonch District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 23 
Eight militants and a soldier were killed during a clash in Suran Darra area of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 23, reports Dawn. Three personnel of Security Forces (SFs) were also injured in the clash. Sources said that fierce clash erupted between SFs and milita
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Eight militants and a soldier were killed during a clash in Suran Darra area of Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 23, reports Dawn. Three personnel of Security Forces (SFs) were also injured in the clash. Sources said that fierce clash erupted between SFs and militants in Surran Dara and Mattani as both sides used heavy weapons.
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May - 25 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the SFs Shatigam Ganai Mohalla in Handwara of Kupwara District. Recoveries made included one AK rifle, two magazines, one wireless set and a GPS (Global Positioning System).
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the SFs Shatigam Ganai Mohalla in Handwara of Kupwara District. Recoveries made included one AK rifle, two magazines, one wireless set and a GPS (Global Positioning System).
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May - 27 
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt by a group of four militants on the International Border (IB) at Chak Majra Border Out Post (BOP) in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about half an hour resistance, the militants escaped back to Pakistan due to heavy presence
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The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt by a group of four militants on the International Border (IB) at Chak Majra Border Out Post (BOP) in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about half an hour resistance, the militants escaped back to Pakistan due to heavy presence of the BSF. It has been observed during the abortive intrusion bids that the militants planted Impoverished Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the IB as well as the Line of Control (LoC) to cause casualties among the SFs during patrolling.
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June - 1 
A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional Superintendent of Police Apoorva, who led the com
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A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional Superintendent of Police Apoorva, who led the combing team comprising Central Reserve Police Force, Jharkhand Jaguar and District Police personnel, said they were cordoning off the forest in Tamar Police Station area around 6.10 am when a squad of 15 Maoists opened fire. The victim was identified as Neelmani Mahto (55), a local villager. A 9mm pistol with four rounds, three mobile handsets and four SIM cards were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 2 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and as many Policemen were injured in a gunfight at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2.The gunfight ensued when a group of Maoists attacked a Police escort party at Murhu to snatch rifles from them near a bank, Inspector General o
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and as many Policemen were injured in a gunfight at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2.The gunfight ensued when a group of Maoists attacked a Police escort party at Murhu to snatch rifles from them near a bank, Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. N. Pradhan told PTI. Pradhan did not rule out the possibility of Maoists' plan to loot the SBI branch. Police inspector P. K. Mishra told newsmen at Khunti, that about 30 Maoists were involved in the attack and managed to take away three rifles of the injured policemen before fleeing the spot.
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June - 2 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter with Security Forces at Tamuli Bangaon in Tinsukia District on June 2, reports Times of India. The injured militants were identified as Akon Borgohain alias Tsunami Borgohain and Abhoy Gogoi alias Tisku Baruah alias Di
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter with Security Forces at Tamuli Bangaon in Tinsukia District on June 2, reports Times of India. The injured militants were identified as Akon Borgohain alias Tsunami Borgohain and Abhoy Gogoi alias Tisku Baruah alias Dikkhu. An AK-56 rifle, a 9 mm pistol, 3 Chinese grenades and 35 rounds of bullets were recovered from the injured militants.
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June - 2 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abhoy Gogoi (25) and Akon Borgohain (25), sustained serious injuries in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tamulibari Gaon in Dibrugarh District on June 2.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abhoy Gogoi (25) and Akon Borgohain (25), sustained serious injuries in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tamulibari Gaon in Dibrugarh District on June 2.
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June - 3 
A self-styled ‘lieutenant corporal’ of the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Gona Sarania (24), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Thalkuchi under Borbori Police Station in Baksa District in the evening of June 4, reports Telegraph. One Ak-47 series rifle,
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A self-styled ‘lieutenant corporal’ of the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Gona Sarania (24), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Thalkuchi under Borbori Police Station in Baksa District in the evening of June 4, reports Telegraph. One Ak-47 series rifle, one pistol, 30 live rounds of ammunition and 10 empty cartridges were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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June - 4 
Jharkhand Police spokesperson S. N. Pradhan on June 4 said a brief encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place near Kochang village under Arki Police Station of Khunti District earlier in the evening. Pradhan said Maoists had gathered near Kochang village
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Jharkhand Police spokesperson S. N. Pradhan on June 4 said a brief encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place near Kochang village under Arki Police Station of Khunti District earlier in the evening. Pradhan said Maoists had gathered near Kochang village after which an anti-Maoist operation was launched. However, no casualty was reported from either side despite more than 200 rounds were fired from each side.
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June - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed 26 Afghan Taliban militants on June 4 in the fourth day of fighting close to the Afghanistan border, in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Police officer Bahadur Khan said the militants crossed over into Upper Dir from Afghanistan's Kunar pro
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed 26 Afghan Taliban militants on June 4 in the fourth day of fighting close to the Afghanistan border, in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Police officer Bahadur Khan said the militants crossed over into Upper Dir from Afghanistan's Kunar province and opened fire on troops. In the retaliatory firing 26 of the militants were killed, he said, adding troops suffered no casualties.
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June - 5 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally made pistol, explosives and Maoist literature after
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally made pistol, explosives and Maoist literature after the gun battle.
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June - 6 
‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said the gun battle ensued when Policemen of Madded Pol
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‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said the gun battle ensued when Policemen of Madded Police Station who were going around in the forest area were fired upon by the Maoists. The exchange of fire went on for over an hour before other Maoists escaped. Police also recovered a rifle and 25 live cartridges from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
An army officer, Lt Manoj Misra, was injured in an encounter with a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres near the Koilamati during a search operation against ULFA militants under Digboi Police Station in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia District on June 6.
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An army officer, Lt Manoj Misra, was injured in an encounter with a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres near the Koilamati during a search operation against ULFA militants under Digboi Police Station in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia District on June 6.
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June - 10 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed when a group of 250 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the CRPF camp at Bhejji village in Dantewada District on June 11, reports The Hindu. Additional Director-General of Police Ram Niwas claimed 10 Maoi
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed when a group of 250 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the CRPF camp at Bhejji village in Dantewada District on June 11, reports The Hindu. Additional Director-General of Police Ram Niwas claimed 10 Maoists were killed in the encounter, but their bodies were taken away by the Maoists.
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June - 12 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for about an hour in Alipa village under Pratappur Police Station of Chatra District on June 12.
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for about an hour in Alipa village under Pratappur Police Station of Chatra District on June 12.
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June - 13 
A gunbattle broke out at Bhejji Police Station in Dantewada District in the morning of June 13 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Police Station and the Policemen retaliated, reports Hindustan Times. However, no casualty was reported, Police said.
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A gunbattle broke out at Bhejji Police Station in Dantewada District in the morning of June 13 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Police Station and the Policemen retaliated, reports Hindustan Times. However, no casualty was reported, Police said.
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June - 16 
A militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Number 3 Salaikhati village in the Biswanath Chariali Police Station in Sonitpur District on June 16, reports Telegraph. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be confirme
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A militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Number 3 Salaikhati village in the Biswanath Chariali Police Station in Sonitpur District on June 16, reports Telegraph. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be confirmed.
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June - 16 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hamla forest range of Handwara area in Kupwara District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Two rifles and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hamla forest range of Handwara area in Kupwara District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Two rifles and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 17 
Militants fired rocket into Riaz Shaheed Police check Post in Sarband area of Peshawar, according to The News. Subsequently, the Police opened fire and the gun-battle continued for almost half an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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Militants fired rocket into Riaz Shaheed Police check Post in Sarband area of Peshawar, according to The News. Subsequently, the Police opened fire and the gun-battle continued for almost half an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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June - 18 
A group of militants attacked a Security checkpost in Ladha town in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 18, triggering a gunfight, which killed one soldier and wounded two others, reports Daily Times. “One soldier was killed and two were injured in the attac
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A group of militants attacked a Security checkpost in Ladha town in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 18, triggering a gunfight, which killed one soldier and wounded two others, reports Daily Times. “One soldier was killed and two were injured in the attack, three militants were also killed in the retaliatory fire,” a Security official said in Peshawar, the main city in the northwest.
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June - 20 
One of the two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders killed on June 20 in a gun battle in Bastar has been identified as Sridhar alias Santosh, reports Daily Bhaskar. The 40-year-old ‘commander’ had been working for Maoist Dalams (squads) for more than 20 years in Andhra Pradesh, Odish
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One of the two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders killed on June 20 in a gun battle in Bastar has been identified as Sridhar alias Santosh, reports Daily Bhaskar. The 40-year-old ‘commander’ had been working for Maoist Dalams (squads) for more than 20 years in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. He was earlier spotted on motorcycle along with pistol in the region.
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June - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The Police said the gun battle began when the search sq
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The Police said the gun battle began when the search squad of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), Special Police Officers (SPOs), and District Force was attacked by armed Maoists. The troopers returned fire and two Maoists were killed. The bodies have also been recovered, Police officials added. The Police have recovered some explosives, an AK-47 and Maoist literature from the site. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Rajendra Narayan Das said the Police suspected those killed to be from Andhra Pradesh.
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June - 21 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during a gunbattle between the Police and the Maoists in Banjipali area on the foothills of Gandhamardan forests in Bolangir District on June 21, Police said. Personnel of elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) wer
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during a gunbattle between the Police and the Maoists in Banjipali area on the foothills of Gandhamardan forests in Bolangir District on June 21, Police said. Personnel of elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) were conducting combing operation in Bajipali forests under Khaparakhol police station when they were fired upon by the Maoists which led to the gun battle.
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June - 22 
Police on June 22 killed five suspected militants during an encounter in Sarbanda area in the suburbs of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference at Malik Saad Khan Police Lines, the acting Superintendent of Cantonment Circle, Imtiaz Shah, s
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Police on June 22 killed five suspected militants during an encounter in Sarbanda area in the suburbs of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference at Malik Saad Khan Police Lines, the acting Superintendent of Cantonment Circle, Imtiaz Shah, said that about 60 suspected militants attacked the Manzoor Shaheed Police check post after midnight, but police successfully repulsed the attack. Two Kalashnikovs, one hand grenade and some ammunition were recovered from the place of encounter.
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June - 23 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Chamraid in Bafliaz belt of Poonch District on June 23, reports Times of India. Identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. One of the slain militants is, however, of Pakistani origin, ad
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Chamraid in Bafliaz belt of Poonch District on June 23, reports Times of India. Identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. One of the slain militants is, however, of Pakistani origin, adds Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the site of encounter included one AK rifle with seven magazines and 200 rounds, seven Chinese grenades, one UBGL grenade, two pouches, one compass, two pairs of shoes, one diary and some other incriminating documents.
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June - 26 June - 27
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Muzaffar Ahmad Malla alias Chota Moulvi and his associate Suhail Khan alias Shahid, were killed in a 12-hour long gun-battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Army personnel, i
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Muzaffar Ahmad Malla alias Chota Moulvi and his associate Suhail Khan alias Shahid, were killed in a 12-hour long gun-battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Army personnel, including an officer were also injured. Acting on a tip off about presence of some militants in the house of one Mohammad Yousuf, the SFs cordoned off a village in Shikargah at around 7 pm in the night of June 26. The militants opened fire following which the encounter broke out, which continued intermittently throughout the night. The SFs’ launched an assault on the militants shortly after dawn on June 27 and killed both the militants. Two AK assault rifles, four magazines, 14 rounds, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher along with a grenade and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the incident site. Muzaffar, who had received arms training in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), was one of the most wanted militants in South Kashmir.
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June - 29 
Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by two to three militants at Ballard Post in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about 15 minutes firing by the SF personnel, the militants retrieved to Pakistan along with their arms and ammunition.
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by two to three militants at Ballard Post in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about 15 minutes firing by the SF personnel, the militants retrieved to Pakistan along with their arms and ammunition.
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July - 1 
At least three Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed when Security Forces (SFs), including Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel, attacked Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Ajay Mahto’s 35 cadre-strong squad at a place between rugged hills and dense forests near Telaiya
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At least three Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed when Security Forces (SFs), including Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel, attacked Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Ajay Mahto’s 35 cadre-strong squad at a place between rugged hills and dense forests near Telaiya village in Hazaribagh District on July 1, reports Telegraph. “We fired around 400-500 rounds. They (Maoists) retaliated with 200-300 rounds. The gunfight continued for two hours and three Maoists were killed,” Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said. He added that one of the deceased Maoists had been identified as veteran leader Ramji Manjhi, but Police had failed to recover any of the bodies. “The rebels managed to escape with their dead comrades, taking advantage of Vishnugarh’s border with Bokaro.” After the Maoists fled, a combing operation in the area yielded INR 6.90 lakh in cash, a large numbers of uniforms, utensils, food grain, medicines, a 9-mm pistol, four live cartridges and 14 empty cartridges of AK-47.
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July - 5 
Army foiled an infiltration bid by militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District in the night of July 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants in Keran. "When the group was challenged they opened fire
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Army foiled an infiltration bid by militants in Keran sector of Kupwara District in the night of July 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Brar said Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants in Keran. "When the group was challenged they opened fire resulting in an encounter in which one militant was killed. Other militants managed to flee back under the cover of darkness," he added. Large quantity of arms and ammunition, including 41 hand grenades, 54 UBGL grenades, two rifle grenades, one AK rifle, one pistol, 105 sniper ammunition and 10 kilograms of explosive was recovered from the possession of the deceased militant.
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July - 5 
Four former cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who broke away to form their own group, were arrested after a brief gun-fight at Turiamba village in Gumla District on July 5, reports IBN Live. One of the fo
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Four former cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who broke away to form their own group, were arrested after a brief gun-fight at Turiamba village in Gumla District on July 5, reports IBN Live. One of the four, Kuldip Sahu, was hit in the leg and the others Aditya Gop, Dilip Gop and Badal Gop were arrested after the brief encounter during a Police raid, Superintendent of Police, (SP) Narendra Kumar, said. A rifle, 16 round of ammunition, five mobile sets and two motor-bikes were recovered from them, he said.
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July - 6 
IBN Live reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Force personnel in Balrampur Police District on July 6. The encounter took place in the forests of Navadih village under Chando Police limits when a group of Maoists opened i
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IBN Live reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Force personnel in Balrampur Police District on July 6. The encounter took place in the forests of Navadih village under Chando Police limits when a group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on the team of Joint Police Force, during a routine patrol, Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Khare said. The deceased, identified as Meena Khalko (18) from Karpa Mutki village, was killed in retaliatory fire, the SP said. Some weapons and Maoists literature was also recovered from her, Khare added.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) clashed with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killing one militant and injuring seven persons, including four troopers and three civilians, on July 6, reports Daily Times. According
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Security Forces (SFs) clashed with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) killing one militant and injuring seven persons, including four troopers and three civilians, on July 6, reports Daily Times. According to sources, clashes erupted after the SFs started demolishing a private hospital in Miranshah used by the TTP and other militants, one day after a nearby bomb attack killed three troops and wounded another 15.
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July - 6 
Police claimed to have injured a few Maoists in an encounter in Raigarh District. SP Rahul Sharma said a group of around 30 Maoists attacked a Police team which was conducting a combing operation near Pardhiyapali village. Police returned the fire, and the Maoists, outnumbered, escaped towards neigh
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Police claimed to have injured a few Maoists in an encounter in Raigarh District. SP Rahul Sharma said a group of around 30 Maoists attacked a Police team which was conducting a combing operation near Pardhiyapali village. Police returned the fire, and the Maoists, outnumbered, escaped towards neighbouring Mahasamund District, Sharma added. The Police recovered one SLR rifle and 19 live rounds from the incident site.
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July - 8 
Assam Tribune reports that Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp belonging to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Nengmandalgre, eight kilometres from Williamnagar town in East Garo Hills District, on July 8 even as the militants fired on the raiding party in a bid to protect their jungle
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Assam Tribune reports that Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp belonging to the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Nengmandalgre, eight kilometres from Williamnagar town in East Garo Hills District, on July 8 even as the militants fired on the raiding party in a bid to protect their jungle shelter. No casualties were reported. Police sources revealed that the camp was set up at the behest of GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira who regularly visited the camp. The camp was also giving shelter to GNLA’s West Khasi Hills ‘area commander’ Savio Marak who recently arrived in the area with his cadres ostensibly for a briefing by Sohan D Shira.
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July - 8 
Sentinel reports that documents and explosive material recovered by the Police from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) transit camp in Nengmalgre forest, East Garo Hills District have revealed links between the GNLA and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). GNLA ‘military chief’ Sohan D Shi
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Sentinel reports that documents and explosive material recovered by the Police from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) transit camp in Nengmalgre forest, East Garo Hills District have revealed links between the GNLA and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). GNLA ‘military chief’ Sohan D Shira, along with 12 armed cadres of his outfit and three ULFA militants, left behind 2 kg of explosive material and a number of incriminating documents while fleeing from the transit camp during an encounter with the police on July 8. Apart from Shira, GNLA ‘area commander’s Savio Marak and Rakstar Sangma and other militants were taking shelter in the camp. The police overran the transit camp after over half-an-hour gun battle. Though the militants managed to escape, the recovery of explosives and incriminating documents unveiled GNLA-ULFA links. The three ULFA men in question are said to be associates of Anti-Talks Faction (ATF) ULFA leader Dristi Rajkhowa. Dristi Rajkhowa is functioning from the Resubelpara, Goalpara and Kamrup areas of Assam in order to maintain the outfit’s links with the GNLA and to use the Garo Hills belt as a transit route to Bangladesh.
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July - 9 
A top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘commander’, identified as Ahsan Bhai, and his associate, Javed Ahmad Nengroo, were killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Hanjan Payeen village Pulwama District on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Ahsan Bhai was active in the Kashmir valley for last 11 yea
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A top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘commander’, identified as Ahsan Bhai, and his associate, Javed Ahmad Nengroo, were killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Hanjan Payeen village Pulwama District on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Ahsan Bhai was active in the Kashmir valley for last 11 years and was operating as divisional commander of JeM outfit for South Kashmir. He was one of the most wanted militants in South Kashmir. Arms and ammunition was also recovered from the possession of these two militants, which included 2-AK 47 rifles, 6-AK magazines and 60 rounds of AK-ammunition.
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July - 9 
An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) village at Bonhajin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports The Hindu. The gun battle ensued when the house where the militants were hiding was cordoned off and the militants were asked to s
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An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) village at Bonhajin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama District on July 8, reports The Hindu. The gun battle ensued when the house where the militants were hiding was cordoned off and the militants were asked to surrender. So far one militant has been killed and an Army Major has sustained injuries in the operation that is still in progress, an unnamed defence spokesman said on July 9 (today).
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July - 10 
IBN Live reports that an encounter took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sakaul forest of Munger District on July 10. However, there was no report of injury on either side, the Police said. The Maoists fired upon the Policemen during a combining ope
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IBN Live reports that an encounter took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sakaul forest of Munger District on July 10. However, there was no report of injury on either side, the Police said. The Maoists fired upon the Policemen during a combining operation forcing the cops to fire over 125 rounds, Superintendent of Police, P Kannan said. Police recovered a rifle, 27 rounds of ammunition, five detonators, one carbine spring, five sets of Maoist uniforms, 25 blood clotting drugs and Maoist literature from the site of the encounter, Kannan said. The cops neutralised three watch towers and four bunkers of the Maoists in the forest, Kannan added.
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July - 15 
Security Force (SF) personnel killed five militants of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including ‘divisional commander’ Abu Saqib, ‘district commander’ Abu Hamaad and ‘deputy district commander’ Omair, in a day-long gun battle in Kupwara District on July 15, reports Daily Excelsior. While the
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Security Force (SF) personnel killed five militants of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including ‘divisional commander’ Abu Saqib, ‘district commander’ Abu Hamaad and ‘deputy district commander’ Omair, in a day-long gun battle in Kupwara District on July 15, reports Daily Excelsior. While the dead bodies of four militants were recovered from the encounter site, another dead body was believed to be buried under the debris of the house where the encounter took place. A trooper was killed while five Army personnel, including a Captain, were injured in the encounter.
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July - 15 
Telegraph reports that one villager was killed and Sub-Inspector of Police Rajat Choudhary was injured, in an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Purulia District in the night of July 15. With the Maoists running away after a 10-minutes encount
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Telegraph reports that one villager was killed and Sub-Inspector of Police Rajat Choudhary was injured, in an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Purulia District in the night of July 15. With the Maoists running away after a 10-minutes encounter, the Police rescued Lakshmikanta Mahato, the abducted husband of a Congress Panchayat chief (president of Gram Panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution), who was left behind by the Maoists. The Maoists had demanded INR 150, 000 to release Lakshmikanta.
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July - 15 
At least 15 militants and eight Security Forces (SFs) personnel and were killed during clashes in Chamalang area of Kohlu District in Balochistan on July 15, reports Dawn. 12 SFs personnel were injured in the clashes while two ‘commanders’ were reported to be among the dead militants. A Frontier Cor
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At least 15 militants and eight Security Forces (SFs) personnel and were killed during clashes in Chamalang area of Kohlu District in Balochistan on July 15, reports Dawn. 12 SFs personnel were injured in the clashes while two ‘commanders’ were reported to be among the dead militants. A Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman said that the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants had carried out the attack.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in an encounter at Battalhal in Loi Dhar near Kohat village of Keshwan area in Kishtwar District on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources identified the slain militant as Khursheed Ahmed alias Al Kama (20), son o
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in an encounter at Battalhal in Loi Dhar near Kohat village of Keshwan area in Kishtwar District on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources identified the slain militant as Khursheed Ahmed alias Al Kama (20), son of Abdul Rashid, a resident of village Hirkani in Keshwan area of Kishtwar District. Slain militant happened to be close associate of lone LeT surviving ‘commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Salman. One .303 rifle, two magazines, seven rounds and some incriminating documents besides a mobile telephone were recovered from the possession of slain militant.
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July - 18 
Eight militants and a trooper were killed in an encounter in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18, reports Dawn. Official sources said that the militants attacked an Army post in the area, killing a trooper. Eight militants were killed and three othe
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Eight militants and a trooper were killed in an encounter in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 18, reports Dawn. Official sources said that the militants attacked an Army post in the area, killing a trooper. Eight militants were killed and three others injured when the troops retaliated.
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July - 19 
11 militants and a soldier were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ormegai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 19, reports Dawn. One officer, three soldiers and six militants were also injured during the encounter.
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11 militants and a soldier were killed during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ormegai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 19, reports Dawn. One officer, three soldiers and six militants were also injured during the encounter.
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July - 22 
Six militants were killed while two militants and a soldier sustained injuries during an encounter in Sheraki area of Orakzai Agency. Sources said that the militants attacked a SFs outpost in the area and in SFs retaliated by killing six militants and injuring two others. One soldier identified as O
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Six militants were killed while two militants and a soldier sustained injuries during an encounter in Sheraki area of Orakzai Agency. Sources said that the militants attacked a SFs outpost in the area and in SFs retaliated by killing six militants and injuring two others. One soldier identified as Omar also sustained injuries. After the clash the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered heavy weapons and ammunition, the officials said.
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July - 22 
Unidentified militants attacked the compound of renowned Pashto poet Amir Hamza Shinwari in a bid to destroy the complex located in Landikotal of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. However, two Khasadar personnel, present on duty, retaliated to foil the attack.
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Unidentified militants attacked the compound of renowned Pashto poet Amir Hamza Shinwari in a bid to destroy the complex located in Landikotal of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. However, two Khasadar personnel, present on duty, retaliated to foil the attack.
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July - 23 
A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was among two militants killed in an encounter with Police and Army in Bagh-e-Hakhar at Handwara in Kupwara District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said the operation was launched on the basis of specific information about the presence of
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A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was among two militants killed in an encounter with Police and Army in Bagh-e-Hakhar at Handwara in Kupwara District on July 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said the operation was launched on the basis of specific information about the presence of two top LeT ‘commanders’ including divisional commander Fahadullah and his deputy Muslim Zarar in the village. Two AK 47 rifles, 7-AK magazines and some rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 24 
Eleven militants were killed and six others were injured during an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the Ali Sherzai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 24, reports The Express Tribune. The SFs also destroyed several militant hideouts.
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Eleven militants were killed and six others were injured during an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the Ali Sherzai area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on July 24, reports The Express Tribune. The SFs also destroyed several militant hideouts.
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July - 24 
Two suspected militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) on July 24 near Sanjavi area of Loralai District, reported Dawn. SFs arrested a third militant who was injured in the shootout and seized arms and ammunition. The clash ensued when the militants who were coming from Zhob Distr
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Two suspected militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) on July 24 near Sanjavi area of Loralai District, reported Dawn. SFs arrested a third militant who was injured in the shootout and seized arms and ammunition. The clash ensued when the militants who were coming from Zhob District fired on the SF personnel.
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July - 25 
Three militants were injured in exchange of fire with Levies Force in Prang Dara of Haleemzai tehsil in Mohmand Agency. A child was also injured in the clash.
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Three militants were injured in exchange of fire with Levies Force in Prang Dara of Haleemzai tehsil in Mohmand Agency. A child was also injured in the clash.
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July - 26 
In Orangi Town in Kali Pahari, unidentified militants opened fire on Noman, a member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), injuring him critically. He later succumbed to his injuries. After the incident, armed assailants resorted to heavy aerial firing on Kali Pahari, Gulfamabad, Aligarh Colony, Bukhar
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In Orangi Town in Kali Pahari, unidentified militants opened fire on Noman, a member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), injuring him critically. He later succumbed to his injuries. After the incident, armed assailants resorted to heavy aerial firing on Kali Pahari, Gulfamabad, Aligarh Colony, Bukhari Colony, Muslimabad and other surrounding areas. During exchange of firing, a fruit vendor, Darwaish, was shot dead.
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July - 27 
Heavy exchange of fire between SFs and militants was reported from Manipur’s Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar, reports Sentinel. The exchange of fire ensued when SFs launched an operation in the adjacent villages following information that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants had entered the St
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Heavy exchange of fire between SFs and militants was reported from Manipur’s Ukhrul District bordering Myanmar, reports Sentinel. The exchange of fire ensued when SFs launched an operation in the adjacent villages following information that People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants had entered the State from across the border on July 27. No casualty was reported in the incident.
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July - 27 
The Army on July 27 foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistani militants through the Line of Control (LoC) in the Hyhama area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army sources said that three Army personnel, including an officer, were injured in the gun battle. Police sources said that Junior
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The Army on July 27 foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistani militants through the Line of Control (LoC) in the Hyhama area of Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army sources said that three Army personnel, including an officer, were injured in the gun battle. Police sources said that Junior Commissioned Officer, Lal Singh, who was injured in the encounter later succumbed to injuries. Srinagar based defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel J S Brar, "The gun fight is still going on as militants are heavily armed."
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July - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) launched operation in Manzari Chena, Athamkhel and Zorh Kallay areas of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along the Afghan border to start third phase of the ongoing military operation Brekhna. Sources added that 12 SF personnel and five volunteers received injuries in a mine blast
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Security Forces (SFs) launched operation in Manzari Chena, Athamkhel and Zorh Kallay areas of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along the Afghan border to start third phase of the ongoing military operation Brekhna. Sources added that 12 SF personnel and five volunteers received injuries in a mine blast and clashes with militants.
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July - 28 
Sangai Express reports that one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Moirangthem Boby (24), was reportedly killed while two others identified as Yengkhom Ratan (18) and Moirangthem Nanao (23) were arrested following a shootout between Assam Rifles personnel and armed cadres of KC
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Sangai Express reports that one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Moirangthem Boby (24), was reportedly killed while two others identified as Yengkhom Ratan (18) and Moirangthem Nanao (23) were arrested following a shootout between Assam Rifles personnel and armed cadres of KCP militants at Lamlong Khunou under Tengnoupal Police station in Chandel District on July 28. Apart from recovering two .9 mm pistols, 17 rounds of live ammunition and two magazines, the Security Forces (SFs) also managed to rescue two civilians identified as Parijat and Soibam Kesho (60) who were being held captives by the militants. Both the civilians were reportedly abducted by armed militants on July 27.
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July - 30 
Two Army personnel were killed as troops foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed militants in Furqiangali of Kupwara sector in Kupwara District on July 30, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the second infiltration bid foiled by the Army in Kupwara sector in last four days.
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Two Army personnel were killed as troops foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed militants in Furqiangali of Kupwara sector in Kupwara District on July 30, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the second infiltration bid foiled by the Army in Kupwara sector in last four days.
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July - 31 
At least 15 more persons, five in Sarjani Town alone, were killed in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh in an ongoing spate of target killing on July 31, reported Daily Times. There was an intense exchange of fire between two ethnic groups, reportedly supported by their patron political partie
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At least 15 more persons, five in Sarjani Town alone, were killed in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh in an ongoing spate of target killing on July 31, reported Daily Times. There was an intense exchange of fire between two ethnic groups, reportedly supported by their patron political parties.
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July - 31 
Unidentified militants shot dead a pro-Government tribal elder, Malik Arsala Khan, in the main bazaar (market) in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 31, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that militants killed Malik Arsala Khan as he was trying to lure back tribesmen who had fled the
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Unidentified militants shot dead a pro-Government tribal elder, Malik Arsala Khan, in the main bazaar (market) in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 31, reports Daily Times. Police sources said that militants killed Malik Arsala Khan as he was trying to lure back tribesmen who had fled the area because of fighting between militants and the Army.
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August - 1 
At least two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Kesamundi forest of Bijapur District on August 1. "Two bullet-ridden bodies of Maoists were found at the battle site with their guns," a senior officer at the Police headquarters to
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At least two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Kesamundi forest of Bijapur District on August 1. "Two bullet-ridden bodies of Maoists were found at the battle site with their guns," a senior officer at the Police headquarters told IANS. He said the Police did not suffer any casualties and personnel were combing the area to recover more bodies, if any. The gun battle began in the morning when Maoists fired at a joint combing team of the District Force (DF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and the Special Task Force (STF).
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August - 2 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Thalkobad in West Singhbhum District on August 2, reports IBN Live. The encounter took place during regular patrolling in the Maoist-hit areas of the Distric
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Thalkobad in West Singhbhum District on August 2, reports IBN Live. The encounter took place during regular patrolling in the Maoist-hit areas of the District. Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh claimed that some Maoists also sustained injuries in the encounter.
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August - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 4 killed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ for Kishtwar, Habib Gujjar alias Salman and his associate, Irshad Ahmed Koli, in a gun battle at village Nagaran in the Nagni area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the encounter site
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 4 killed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ for Kishtwar, Habib Gujjar alias Salman and his associate, Irshad Ahmed Koli, in a gun battle at village Nagaran in the Nagni area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the encounter site included one AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 134 rounds, LeT letter heads, other literature, uniforms used by Salman, explosive devices strategic maps of Doda and Kishtwar and other belongings of the militant. The house owner, where Salman had taken shelter, has been detained for questioning. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said Salman had direct contact with his Pakistani ‘commanders’ and even after SFs trapped him, he made a frantic call to one of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant to help him take out of the cordon. However, the HM militant didn’t come to his rescue.
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August - 4 
Two suspects were arrested from a brick kiln in Tatral village of Chakwal District after a shootout with the Police on August 4.
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Two suspects were arrested from a brick kiln in Tatral village of Chakwal District after a shootout with the Police on August 4.
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August - 5 
Army on August 5 foiled two infiltration bid by heavily armed militants in Kupwara District, according to Daily Excelsior. The militants made two attempts to sneak into the valley from Bangus valley and Keran sector. No casualty was reported in the exchange of fire that took between the Security For
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Army on August 5 foiled two infiltration bid by heavily armed militants in Kupwara District, according to Daily Excelsior. The militants made two attempts to sneak into the valley from Bangus valley and Keran sector. No casualty was reported in the exchange of fire that took between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants. This is the eighth infiltration bid foiled by troops in Kupwara District over the past 10 days.
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August - 5 
Maoist cadres and its breakaway faction Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) exchanged fire near Pokri village in Palamau District on August 5, reports IBN Live. When the police rushed to the spot after getting information, the extremists fled the area, Superintendent of Police Anup T Mathew told report
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Maoist cadres and its breakaway faction Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) exchanged fire near Pokri village in Palamau District on August 5, reports IBN Live. When the police rushed to the spot after getting information, the extremists fled the area, Superintendent of Police Anup T Mathew told reporters. The Police also found blood stains on the spot, which indicated bullet injuries inflicted on both sides of the extremists, Mathew said. He, however, denied having heard any report of Maoist ‘zonal-commander’ Abhayji being killed in the turf war.
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August - 5 
Patna Police had a brief exchanged fire with Maoists near Matachak village at Naukhaup under Imamganj Police Station in Gaya District when the Police team that had gone to the village to arrest a criminal chanced upon a Maoist squad. Both sides exchanged 12 to 15 rounds. However, no one was injured
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Patna Police had a brief exchanged fire with Maoists near Matachak village at Naukhaup under Imamganj Police Station in Gaya District when the Police team that had gone to the village to arrest a criminal chanced upon a Maoist squad. Both sides exchanged 12 to 15 rounds. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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August - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 7 shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’, identified as Abu Usmaan, in an exchange of fire in the Mehrota area of Poonch District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 7 shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’, identified as Abu Usmaan, in an exchange of fire in the Mehrota area of Poonch District.
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August - 8 
Four people, including to two Bugti tribesmen, were killed in a gun battle between two groups in the Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 8, reported Dawn. The victims were identified as Haji Nehal Khan Bugti and his son Sadullah Bugti, Abdul Hameed Jatoi an
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Four people, including to two Bugti tribesmen, were killed in a gun battle between two groups in the Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 8, reported Dawn. The victims were identified as Haji Nehal Khan Bugti and his son Sadullah Bugti, Abdul Hameed Jatoi and Abid Khan Gajani.
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August - 11 
A militant was killed in an encounter in the forests of Tangwari Warson in Kralpora area of Kupwara District on August 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter was going on till the reports last came in. Massive operations have been launched in the forests of Kupwara after a group of militants m
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A militant was killed in an encounter in the forests of Tangwari Warson in Kralpora area of Kupwara District on August 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter was going on till the reports last came in. Massive operations have been launched in the forests of Kupwara after a group of militants managed to infiltrate into these forests.
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August - 11 
A militant who was killed on August 11, during an encounter with SFs in Kralpora Kupwara has been identified Hurrera of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). “Huge cache of arms and ammunition including an AK-47 rifle, five AK magazines, 142 AK rounds, five Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) Shells, a UBGL throwe
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A militant who was killed on August 11, during an encounter with SFs in Kralpora Kupwara has been identified Hurrera of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). “Huge cache of arms and ammunition including an AK-47 rifle, five AK magazines, 142 AK rounds, five Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) Shells, a UBGL thrower, three Chinese hand grenades, a I-Com Radio set, an Antenna, a N.V.D, one telescope, a Compass, cloths and medicines were recovered from the killed militant”.
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August - 11 
Heavy exchange of fire between the Jaintia Hills Police and suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants was reported at a jungle near Iongnoh and Chyrmang village, just few kilometers from Jowai town in Jaintia Hills District on August 11. The firing lasted for more than half
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Heavy exchange of fire between the Jaintia Hills Police and suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants was reported at a jungle near Iongnoh and Chyrmang village, just few kilometers from Jowai town in Jaintia Hills District on August 11. The firing lasted for more than half an hour, police sources informed. Jaintia Hills Additional Superintendent of Police said, “We believed that they are HNLC cadres who had come to Jaintia Hills few weeks ago with the motive of obstructing the Independence Day celebration in the State.. “They (HNLC cadre) might have come from Bangladesh through the Umkiang border and were heeded for Jowai to create trouble so as to generate a fear psychosis among the people,” he added.
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August - 14 
Security Forces and Maoists exchanged fire in Singabaram forest under Kelimela Police Station in Malkangiri District and Police claimed that some of the Maoists had sustained injuries. The encounter ensued when Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Forces (DVF) jointly conducted raid
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Security Forces and Maoists exchanged fire in Singabaram forest under Kelimela Police Station in Malkangiri District and Police claimed that some of the Maoists had sustained injuries. The encounter ensued when Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Forces (DVF) jointly conducted raid in the area following a tip-off about the presence of a large number of Maoists.
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August - 15 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot at in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel when their camp was attacked by the Maoist cadres at Rania in Khunti District on August 15. "At least four Maoists were shot at during the strong retali
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot at in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel when their camp was attacked by the Maoist cadres at Rania in Khunti District on August 15. "At least four Maoists were shot at during the strong retaliatory action by the security forces, beating down the Maoists attack on CRPF camp immediately after the flag hoisting ceremony at Rania," Superintendent of Police Manoj Kaushik said. He said the Security men saw blood stains at several places during search operation and found out that at least four Maoists were hit by bullets and were dragged away by their retreating associates. About 200 bullets were exchanged during the encounter before Maoists retreated into the forests, the official said. However, there was no casualty on the CRPF side, he added.
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August - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists exchanged fire for more than one hour at Sapamunda in Bolangir District, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said at least two Maoists were killed and several others were injured in the exchange of bullets. SFs confronted with dozens of Maoists at Sapamunda,
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Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists exchanged fire for more than one hour at Sapamunda in Bolangir District, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said at least two Maoists were killed and several others were injured in the exchange of bullets. SFs confronted with dozens of Maoists at Sapamunda, a fringe area of Sunabeda Sanctuary, while they were conducting search operation following the killing of a Biju Janata Dal Leader Raj Kishore Panda in the evening of August 14. “We have found blood marks in the forest. Information from unconfirmed sources said two bodies were lying inside the forest. Unless and until we take possession over the bodies and establish their identities, we cannot say anything,” said Abinash Kumar, Bolangir District Superintendent of Police (SP), over phone.
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August - 16 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in the August 16 exchange of fire with the Security Forces in Tirkanar forest area under Dhaudai Police Station in Narayanpur District. Earlier it was reported that three Maoists were killed in the incident and the incident
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in the August 16 exchange of fire with the Security Forces in Tirkanar forest area under Dhaudai Police Station in Narayanpur District. Earlier it was reported that three Maoists were killed in the incident and the incident occurred in Bastar District. Narayanpur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Srivastav said that the bodies of the Maoists have been recovered and rural Police have been called in to identify the deceased. As reported earlier, a Police head constable was also killed in the incident.
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August - 16 
Special Task Force (STF) head constable and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter between the Maoist cadres and the District Police along with the STF personnel at Ghodai Marg in Tirkanar forest in Bastar District on August 16. According to sources, fe
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Special Task Force (STF) head constable and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter between the Maoist cadres and the District Police along with the STF personnel at Ghodai Marg in Tirkanar forest in Bastar District on August 16. According to sources, few more STF personnel were reported to be injured.
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August - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 19 killed seven suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants at Gutguti Pathargenai jungle under Ratabari Police Station in Karimganj District, bordering Mizoram. Six firearms, including that of AK series rifles, and a grenade were recovered from the b
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 19 killed seven suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants at Gutguti Pathargenai jungle under Ratabari Police Station in Karimganj District, bordering Mizoram. Six firearms, including that of AK series rifles, and a grenade were recovered from the bodies of the slain militants. An Army soldier was injured during the gunfight. The UDLA was formed by some breakaway leaders and cadres of the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), a militant outfit that laid down arms and returned to the mainstream in 2008. The UDLA is headed by Dhaniram Reang and has approximately 50-60 cadres, who mostly operate in the tri-junction of Assam, Mizoram and Tripura.
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August - 19 
The Police and Naxalites (Left-Wing Extremist) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist –New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) exchanged fire near Rayagudem village under Gundala mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on August 19, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a team
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The Police and Naxalites (Left-Wing Extremist) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist –New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) exchanged fire near Rayagudem village under Gundala mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on August 19, reports The Hindu. According to sources, a team of Police personnel came across members of the New Democracy, Ganesh dalam (squad), during combing operation in the forest area near Rayagudem village. The Police and the Naxalites exchanged fire for a few minutes after which the outlawed members escaped from the spot, leaving behind a few kit bags. “The police team recovered three kit bags and a cellphone from the place,” said Yellendu Deputy Superintendent of Police V. Tirupathi. There was no causality in the exchange of fire, he added.
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August - 20 
At least 12 militants and a 26-year-old Army officer were killed in a fierce gunfight on the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District on August 20. Defence spokesman Lt. Col. J.S. Brar said it was the eighth infiltration attempt from across the LoC this year and the largest so far. “Today [Saturd
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At least 12 militants and a 26-year-old Army officer were killed in a fierce gunfight on the Line of Control (LoC) in Bandipora District on August 20. Defence spokesman Lt. Col. J.S. Brar said it was the eighth infiltration attempt from across the LoC this year and the largest so far. “Today [Saturday] morning around 1 a.m., our alert troops on the Line of Control near Bagtor village in the Gurez Sector of Bandipora district intercepted a group of terrorists trying to infiltrate from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They were trying to cross the Kishanganga in a pneumatic boat. At many places, the river is the de facto Line of Control.” “This is certainly a new development. The terrorists were also carrying an inflatable five-man dinghy. They were intercepted, and a heavy exchange of gunfire ensued. When they tried to come ashore, six of them were killed and they fell into the river. Six more were killed near the shore. Five AK rifles, one pistol, two boats, 50 assorted grenades, two radio sets, two compasses and one Global Positioning System were recovered till reports last came in,” Col. Brar said. In the gunfight, a Lieutenant was killed. “... we lost a gallant officer, Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, besides injury to two of our jawans [soldiers],” he said.
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August - 20 
The encounter between Army and infiltrated militants continued in Kanzalwan forests of Gurez in Bandipora District. As reported earlier, 12 militants and an Army officer were killed in the area on August 20. The General Officer Commanding (GOC, 28 Infantry Division) Major General S K Chakravorty had
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The encounter between Army and infiltrated militants continued in Kanzalwan forests of Gurez in Bandipora District. As reported earlier, 12 militants and an Army officer were killed in the area on August 20. The General Officer Commanding (GOC, 28 Infantry Division) Major General S K Chakravorty had then said that a group of 5-8 militants have managed to escape into the nearby Kanzalwan forests after the group was intercepted by Army.
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