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Incidents of Bandh (Shutdown/Strike/Blockade):2014
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January - 1 
In Dhaka city, a woman was injured as blockaders blasted crude bombs at Chankharpool.
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In Dhaka city, a woman was injured as blockaders blasted crude bombs at Chankharpool.
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January - 1 
In Gazipur District, two traders and a truck driver suffered injuries as blockaders threw petrol bombs at a truck at Kaliakoir.
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In Gazipur District, two traders and a truck driver suffered injuries as blockaders threw petrol bombs at a truck at Kaliakoir.
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January - 1 
One person was killed and many others were injured in clashes between blockaders and law enforcers on January 1, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition's indefinite blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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One person was killed and many others were injured in clashes between blockaders and law enforcers on January 1, the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led opposition's indefinite blockade across the country, reports The Daily Star.
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January - 1 
The countrywide non-stop blockade, called by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance as its last-ditch effort to resist the January 5 ‘one-sided’ parliamentary polls, began at 6am on January 1 (today), reports The Independent.
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The countrywide non-stop blockade, called by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance as its last-ditch effort to resist the January 5 ‘one-sided’ parliamentary polls, began at 6am on January 1 (today), reports The Independent.
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January - 2 
The North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call for bandh (general shutdown strike) in Telangana Region on January 3 expressing apprehensions over the death of Telangana Praja Front president Akula Bhoomaiah in a road accident
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The North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call for bandh (general shutdown strike) in Telangana Region on January 3 expressing apprehensions over the death of Telangana Praja Front president Akula Bhoomaiah in a road accident in the city a few days ago, reports The Hindu. The committee, in a press release, raised several doubts about the fatal accident of Bhoomaiah, who was a prominent leader of the Democratic Teachers Federation, which was alleged to have links with extremist organisations, particularly the erstwhile People’s War Group.
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January - 3 
In Chapainawabganj District, three truckers were injured at Kansat on January 3 when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at the truck. The injured are drivers Jamaatul Islam (40), Azizul Islam (50) and Mohammad Arif (20).
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In Chapainawabganj District, three truckers were injured at Kansat on January 3 when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at the truck. The injured are drivers Jamaatul Islam (40), Azizul Islam (50) and Mohammad Arif (20).
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January - 3 
In Magura District, two truckers were injured when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at two running trucks on the highway in Parnanduajali area on January 3.
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In Magura District, two truckers were injured when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at two running trucks on the highway in Parnanduajali area on January 3.
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January - 4 
The BNP-led 18-party opposition alliance's 48-hour countrywide hartal (shut down) began on January 4 (today) alongside its ongoing non-stop blockade programme demanding cancellation of January 5's "farcical" election and protesting "confinement" of party chief Khaleda Zia, reports The Independent.
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The BNP-led 18-party opposition alliance's 48-hour countrywide hartal (shut down) began on January 4 (today) alongside its ongoing non-stop blockade programme demanding cancellation of January 5's "farcical" election and protesting "confinement" of party chief Khaleda Zia, reports The Independent.
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January - 6 
The fresh 48-hour nationwide hartal, called by the BNP-led 18-party alliance demanding the cancellation of the 10th parliamentary election held on January 5, began at 6am on January 6 (today), reports The Independent. The shutdown that will end at 6am on January 8 is also meant for protesting the ar
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The fresh 48-hour nationwide hartal, called by the BNP-led 18-party alliance demanding the cancellation of the 10th parliamentary election held on January 5, began at 6am on January 6 (today), reports The Independent. The shutdown that will end at 6am on January 8 is also meant for protesting the arrest of the opposition leaders and activists.
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January - 20 
The All Bodoland Minority Students Union (ABMSU) on January 20 observed 24-hour bandhs (General strike) in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) in protest against the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-IK Songbijit faction (NDFB-IKS) attacks in the State, reports The Telegraph. Also, th
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The All Bodoland Minority Students Union (ABMSU) on January 20 observed 24-hour bandhs (General strike) in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) in protest against the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-IK Songbijit faction (NDFB-IKS) attacks in the State, reports The Telegraph. Also, the All Assam Bhojpuri Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AABYCP) a 36-hour bandh from 5 AM on January 20 protesting the killing of Hindi- speaking people by NDFB-IKS adds Business Standard.
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January - 21 
Rallies and road blockades marked the dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) enforced in Pabna District by the District JeI-ICS cadres on January 21 in protest at the arrest of its District unit secretary Abu Taleb Mondal, reports New Age. During the daylong hartal, pickets blocked the Dhaka-Pabna hig
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Rallies and road blockades marked the dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) enforced in Pabna District by the District JeI-ICS cadres on January 21 in protest at the arrest of its District unit secretary Abu Taleb Mondal, reports New Age. During the daylong hartal, pickets blocked the Dhaka-Pabna highway, burning tyres at different places of the highway. Police arrested District JeI secretary from Masum Bazar in the Pabna town on January 20 after an 18-party procession.
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January - 22 
The 22–hour Kokrajhar District bandh (general Strike) call given by the All Assam Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (AABYSF) in protest against the killing of a trader, Sudhangshu Sarkar (52), hit the normal life in Kokrajhar District on January 22, reports The Sentinel.
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The 22–hour Kokrajhar District bandh (general Strike) call given by the All Assam Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (AABYSF) in protest against the killing of a trader, Sudhangshu Sarkar (52), hit the normal life in Kokrajhar District on January 22, reports The Sentinel.
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January - 23 
The 12 hours bandh (General strike) called by UNC at the Naga inhabited area of Manipur against the provocative statement of Joint Secretary MHA and also to expedite the Naga people movement for alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur had a crippling effect in Ukhrul district, repo
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The 12 hours bandh (General strike) called by UNC at the Naga inhabited area of Manipur against the provocative statement of Joint Secretary MHA and also to expedite the Naga people movement for alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur had a crippling effect in Ukhrul district, reports The Sangai Express. There was total shut down of markets, transport service, offices, schools and colleges for 12 hours.
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January - 23 
Pickets vandalized 10 vehicles and torched a truck during daylong hartal (general strike) called by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance in Bogra District on January 23, reports The Daily Star. The alliance enforced the shutdown protesting 'Government's Conspiracy' against BN
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Pickets vandalized 10 vehicles and torched a truck during daylong hartal (general strike) called by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance in Bogra District on January 23, reports The Daily Star. The alliance enforced the shutdown protesting 'Government's Conspiracy' against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman and the killing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Abdul Baki.
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January - 23 
The BNP-led 18-party alliance and JeI separately enforced dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) in Bogra District on January 23 (today), reports The Independent. The BNP led 18-party alliance enforced the hartal demanding withdrawal of all cases against BNP Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman and rel
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The BNP-led 18-party alliance and JeI separately enforced dawn-to-dusk hartal (general strike) in Bogra District on January 23 (today), reports The Independent. The BNP led 18-party alliance enforced the hartal demanding withdrawal of all cases against BNP Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman and release of its party leaders. JeI called the hartal in the District to protest the murder of former ICS leader Abdullah Al Baki on January 21.
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January - 31 
JeI on January 31 called a countrywide daylong hartal (general strike) to be scheduled on February 3 protesting the death penalty to its chief Motiur Rahman Nizami in the arms haul case of 2004, reports The Daily Star.
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JeI on January 31 called a countrywide daylong hartal (general strike) to be scheduled on February 3 protesting the death penalty to its chief Motiur Rahman Nizami in the arms haul case of 2004, reports The Daily Star.
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February - 2 
The January 29 attack fatality along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border increased to 11 after the recovery of a dead body of a person identified as Lasu Mardi (65) from Chauldhua in Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others r
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The January 29 attack fatality along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border increased to 11 after the recovery of a dead body of a person identified as Lasu Mardi (65) from Chauldhua in Borgang in Sonitpur District on February 2, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others received bullet injuries when encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire with hand-made weapons in the Behali Reserve Forest area of Sonitpur District on January 29. In addition, the economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh for the Behali Reserve Forest killings continued and the protesters blocked the passage of goods trucks at Chariduar in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph.
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February - 3 
The All-Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU), the apex organisation of Gorkha students, on February 3 imposed a total economic and road blockade on various National Highways leading to Arunachal Pradesh at Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong in protest against the killi
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The All-Assam Gorkha Students Union (AAGSU), the apex organisation of Gorkha students, on February 3 imposed a total economic and road blockade on various National Highways leading to Arunachal Pradesh at Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong in protest against the killings, reports Nagaland Post.
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February - 3 
The economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh by Assam based organisations entered its fifth day on February 3, reports The Telegraph. The protesters blocked trucks at Borgang and Chariduar areas in Sonitpur District. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others received bullet injuries when
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The economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh by Assam based organisations entered its fifth day on February 3, reports The Telegraph. The protesters blocked trucks at Borgang and Chariduar areas in Sonitpur District. Earlier, ten persons were killed and eight others received bullet injuries when encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire with hand-made weapons in the Behali [called Tarasso in Arunachal Pradesh] Reserve Forest area of Sonitpur District on January 29. The blockade has badly affected Itanagar (Capital of Arunachal Pradesh) and the East Siang, Upper Siang and West Siang Districts, adds Times of India.
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February - 4 
The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh, launched to protest the killings in Behali of Sonitpur District, entered the sixth day on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Assam Home Secretary G.D. Tripathi told that though the blockade continues, some vehicles carrying fuel and other essential
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The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh, launched to protest the killings in Behali of Sonitpur District, entered the sixth day on February 4, reports The Telegraph. Assam Home Secretary G.D. Tripathi told that though the blockade continues, some vehicles carrying fuel and other essential items crossed into Arunachal Pradesh with police escort. He said efforts are being made to persuade the protesters to lift the blockade. “The deputy commissioner of Sonitpur and other authorities have been asked to take all necessary steps to clear the blockade,” he said. Several organisations, including Arunachal Agrasan Patirudh Samitee, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Assam Jatiya Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU) and All Koch-Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU), have jointly imposed the blockade. The blockade has affected supplies to several parts of East Kameng, West Kameng and Tawang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. According to reports from Seppa, the District headquarters of East Kameng District, there is shortage of fuel and other essential commodities.
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February - 5 
The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh launched to protest the killings in the Behali area of Sonitpur District, entered the seventh day on February 5 creating shortage of essential commodities in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the capital Itanagar, reports The Assam Tribune. Eleven
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The blockade of roads leading to Arunachal Pradesh launched to protest the killings in the Behali area of Sonitpur District, entered the seventh day on February 5 creating shortage of essential commodities in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the capital Itanagar, reports The Assam Tribune. Eleven people were killed by unidentified assailants in the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border area of Chauldhowa near Behali Reserve Forest in Sonitpur District on January 29, while seven others are still traceless.
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February - 6 
Assam based organisations protesting against the Behali killings lifted the blockade of roads to Arunachal Pradesh at Borgang and Chariduar in Sonitpur District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. The organisations called off the blockade after submitting a four-point charter of demands to the adm
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Assam based organisations protesting against the Behali killings lifted the blockade of roads to Arunachal Pradesh at Borgang and Chariduar in Sonitpur District on February 6, reports The Telegraph. The organisations called off the blockade after submitting a four-point charter of demands to the administration and serving a 20-day deadline for their fulfillment. The blockade had stated on January 30.
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February - 6 
Businessmen and local residents of Lanka area (Nagaon District) started an economic blockade against the two hills Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao at Lanka on February 6 citing the failure of SFs in rescuing abducted businessmen from the area, reports The Sentinel. Earlier, on January 31,
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Businessmen and local residents of Lanka area (Nagaon District) started an economic blockade against the two hills Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao at Lanka on February 6 citing the failure of SFs in rescuing abducted businessmen from the area, reports The Sentinel. Earlier, on January 31, 2013 suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants had abducted two buisneesman, Dhiman Choudhary alias Dhiman Lindo (30) [Karbi Anglong based] and Sudip Chanda (36), from Zerikingding area under the Zerikingding Police Station in Karbi Anglong District. KPLT ‘publicity secretary’, Nokmey Tungjang has, however, informed that the group was not involved with abduction of the duo.
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February - 6 
The District Secretary of Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) identified as Nur Mohammad was arrested by Police for vandalizing two 3-wheelers during hartal (general strike) hours near the BM Shopping Complex in Banarupa Bazar of Rangamati District on February 6, r
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The District Secretary of Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) identified as Nur Mohammad was arrested by Police for vandalizing two 3-wheelers during hartal (general strike) hours near the BM Shopping Complex in Banarupa Bazar of Rangamati District on February 6, reports The Independent.
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February - 7 
The 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) crippled normal life mostly in rural areas of Bermo (Bokaro District) and Giridih District on February 7, reports The Daily Pioneer. Rural markets remained close while long distance buses and coal dumpers
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The 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) crippled normal life mostly in rural areas of Bermo (Bokaro District) and Giridih District on February 7, reports The Daily Pioneer. Rural markets remained close while long distance buses and coal dumpers, trucks stayed off the road.
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February - 9 
The 11-hour bandh (general strike) imposed by United Revolutionary Front (URF) to boycott the visit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Manipur on February 8 evoked a mixed response in the State, reports Nagaland Post. While the markets across the Imphal c
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The 11-hour bandh (general strike) imposed by United Revolutionary Front (URF) to boycott the visit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Manipur on February 8 evoked a mixed response in the State, reports Nagaland Post. While the markets across the Imphal city wore a deserted look, others at the outskirt of the Imphal city and other Districts of the state remained unaffected. URF consists of KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC), Sunil Meitei faction of Military Task Force of KCP (KCP-Military Task Force), Chingkei Nganba faction of KCP (KCP-Chingkei Nganba), Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC (KCP-MC-Lamyanba Khuman), KK Nganba faction of KCP (KCP-KK Nganba).
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February - 11 
Train services were disrupted in lower Assam region on February 11 due to the 12-hour railway blockade call by the All Bodo Student's Union (ABSU) at Basugaon Station in Chirang District, demanding resolution of the 'Bodoland' issue, reports The Telegraph. The blockade was later reduced to six hours
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Train services were disrupted in lower Assam region on February 11 due to the 12-hour railway blockade call by the All Bodo Student's Union (ABSU) at Basugaon Station in Chirang District, demanding resolution of the 'Bodoland' issue, reports The Telegraph. The blockade was later reduced to six hours after the ABSU received a formal invitation from the Central Government for the third round of tripartite talks on February 21. Apart from the ABSU, leaders of allied organisations like the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF), Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF), United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF), People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) also took part in the blockade.
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February - 16 
An indefinite economic blockade of Manipur called by Emboi Serto led All Tribal Student's Union of Manipur (ATSUM) begun on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. ATSUM has been demanding delegation of full powers to Autonomous District Councils, presentation and clearance of the Bill for changin
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An indefinite economic blockade of Manipur called by Emboi Serto led All Tribal Student's Union of Manipur (ATSUM) begun on February 16, reports The Sangai Express. ATSUM has been demanding delegation of full powers to Autonomous District Councils, presentation and clearance of the Bill for changing tribal reservation rules by the State Assembly and conversion of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)-Manipur Campus into a full- fledged university.
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February - 24 
The Adivasi National Convention (ANC), a combined forum of more than 20 Adivasi organisations called a 48-hour bandh since 5 pm of February 24 in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s visit and in protest against the failure of the INC-led government to fulfil the demands of the Adivasis in Assam. The Tai
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The Adivasi National Convention (ANC), a combined forum of more than 20 Adivasi organisations called a 48-hour bandh since 5 pm of February 24 in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s visit and in protest against the failure of the INC-led government to fulfil the demands of the Adivasis in Assam. The Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad (TAYP) and the All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU) called the bandh in protest against alleged exploitation and negligence towards the indigenous people of the State by the INC. Further, the Bengali Yuva Chatra Parishad (BYCP) called the Assam bandh to raise the Doubtful Voter (D-voter) issue.
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February - 24 
The Sangai Express reports that the 72-hour bandh (shut down strike) along Silchar-Imphal road or National Highway 37 imposed by the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and Kuki Women Union (KWU) in Tamenglong District has come to an end but the highway will continue to be affected for the next 72 hour
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The Sangai Express reports that the 72-hour bandh (shut down strike) along Silchar-Imphal road or National Highway 37 imposed by the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and Kuki Women Union (KWU) in Tamenglong District has come to an end but the highway will continue to be affected for the next 72 hours as another tribal organisation sponsored chakka bandh of hill Districts begins from midnight of February 24. Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas Manipur (COPTAM) sponsored hill Districts chakka bandh wi begins from midnight of February 24 in protest against the State government’s ‘indifferent attitude to the legitimate and rightful demands’ of the tribal people. Earlier, KSO and KWU, had announced the bandh strongly objecting the perpetual encroachment of the ‘tribal lands’ which is in Tamenglong district contiguous with Jiribam sub division of Imphal East District, in connivance with the Police and the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Jiribam.
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February - 25 
The Assam bandh (General Strike) called on the day of Indian National Congress (INC) Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State by various ethnic groups for various reasons, affected several Districts is both lower and Upper Assam on February 25, reports The Sentinel. The affected areas were N
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The Assam bandh (General Strike) called on the day of Indian National Congress (INC) Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the State by various ethnic groups for various reasons, affected several Districts is both lower and Upper Assam on February 25, reports The Sentinel. The affected areas were North Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Bongaigaon and Chirang Districts.
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February - 26 
Life in Dima Hasao District was partially disrupted during the first day owing to a 100-hour bandh (General Strike)called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students' Forum (NCHISF) that began at 5 am on February 26, reports Times of India. The bandh, which was called, seeking bifurcation of the hill
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Life in Dima Hasao District was partially disrupted during the first day owing to a 100-hour bandh (General Strike)called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students' Forum (NCHISF) that began at 5 am on February 26, reports Times of India. The bandh, which was called, seeking bifurcation of the hill District, evoked partial response, said a Police Officer. While shops and business establishments were closed, government offices and banks were open. However, attendance was thin. Traffic was off the road in Haflong, the District headquarters.
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February - 26 
The 100-hour bandh (general strike) called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Peoples Forum (NCHIPF) in Dima Hasao District from February 26 will further delay the Lumding-Silchar broad-gauge conversion project, reports The Telegraph. The bandh called by the NCHIPF to demand the bifurcation of the pre
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The 100-hour bandh (general strike) called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Peoples Forum (NCHIPF) in Dima Hasao District from February 26 will further delay the Lumding-Silchar broad-gauge conversion project, reports The Telegraph. The bandh called by the NCHIPF to demand the bifurcation of the present Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council into two separate Autonomous District Council.
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February - 28 
The eight students’ groups of Karbi Anglong called off the indefinite road blockade against Nagaland on National Highway 39 at Silonijaan and Sariahjaan on National Highway 36 in Karbi Anglong District from February 28 morning, reports The Telegraph. The decision to lift the blockade was taken after
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The eight students’ groups of Karbi Anglong called off the indefinite road blockade against Nagaland on National Highway 39 at Silonijaan and Sariahjaan on National Highway 36 in Karbi Anglong District from February 28 morning, reports The Telegraph. The decision to lift the blockade was taken after a meeting of the high-level officials of both the states, which included Dimapur Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police and their Karbi Anglong counterparts. The blockade was earlier called on February 25 alleging that some miscreants from Nagaland side had encroached a vast area of the Daldalli Reserve Forest in the District.
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March - 1 
Supporters of NC Hills Indigenous Student Forum (NCHISF), which has given the Dima Hasao bandh (general strike) call, set ablaze a railway bridge near Migrendisa Station under Haflong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on March 1 during its 100 hour bandh, reports Business Standard. Railway commu
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Supporters of NC Hills Indigenous Student Forum (NCHISF), which has given the Dima Hasao bandh (general strike) call, set ablaze a railway bridge near Migrendisa Station under Haflong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on March 1 during its 100 hour bandh, reports Business Standard. Railway communication was completely disrupted between Lumding (Nagaon District) and Badarpur (Karimganj District) with the bandh supporters also damaging the tracks near Bageter station in Dima Hasao District, the Police said. The bandh was called by NCHISF from February 26, demanding bifurcation of Dima Hasao into two Districts and protesting over renaming of NC Hills to Dima Hasao.
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March - 4 
The Sanmilita Janagosthiya Aikya Mancha (SJAM) and several other non-Bodo organisations called a 12-hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general shutdown) on March 4 in protest against the constitution of the expert committee to look into the demand for creation of Bodoland State,
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The Sanmilita Janagosthiya Aikya Mancha (SJAM) and several other non-Bodo organisations called a 12-hour Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) bandh (general shutdown) on March 4 in protest against the constitution of the expert committee to look into the demand for creation of Bodoland State, which evoked total response in Kokrajhar, reports The Assam Tribune.
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March - 9 
Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), a Karbi militant formation, has called for a 48-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (general strike) beginning from March 9 (5am), reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, KNLA informed that the bandh has been called in protest against the arrest of two KNLA cadres by Secur
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Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), a Karbi militant formation, has called for a 48-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (general strike) beginning from March 9 (5am), reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, KNLA informed that the bandh has been called in protest against the arrest of two KNLA cadres by Security Forces involved in counter insurgency operation.
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March - 12 
Academic activities at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet District were hampered on March 12, the first day of two-day strike enforced on the campus by Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) pressing for cancellation of the expulsion of 14
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Academic activities at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet District were hampered on March 12, the first day of two-day strike enforced on the campus by Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) pressing for cancellation of the expulsion of 14 ICS cadres on February 27, reports New Age. Classes and scheduled examinations of various departments were suspended as the ICS cadres locked the entrances of all academic and administrative buildings as well as the main entrance to the campus in the morning.
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March - 13 
Eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were injured as Police opened fire on March 13, the second day of their strike at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet District, reports New Age. Police also arrested ICS cadre Abid
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Eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were injured as Police opened fire on March 13, the second day of their strike at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet District, reports New Age. Police also arrested ICS cadre Abid Hasan Rush, a student of the university from the campus. ICS started a strike on March 12 to protest at the expulsion of 14 leaders and cadres of ICS.
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March - 18 
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the students' wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), called off its indefinite strike on March 18 and withdrew the hartal (general strike) they had called for March 20 for withdrawal of expulsion order of its 14 cadre
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Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the students' wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), called off its indefinite strike on March 18 and withdrew the hartal (general strike) they had called for March 20 for withdrawal of expulsion order of its 14 cadres by SUST authority, reports The Daily Star. On February 27, SUST authorities expelled 14 ICS cadres for vandalizing the Chetana 71, Liberation War memorial sculpture and for attacking a human chain formed by teachers and students on the campus the next day to protest at the vandalism.
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March - 23 
The IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB–IKS) has declared 12 hours Sonitpur bandh (general shutdown) on March 27 in protest against the visit of Indian National Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at Tezpur in Sonitpur District, reports The Sentinel on March 24.
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The IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB–IKS) has declared 12 hours Sonitpur bandh (general shutdown) on March 27 in protest against the visit of Indian National Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at Tezpur in Sonitpur District, reports The Sentinel on March 24. BR Ferengga, 'in–charge of Education (Interim Committee) NDFB', through a telephonic conversation, said the NDFB-IKS has called 12 hours Sonitpur District bandh in protest against Rahul Gandhi’s campaign in Tezpur. Farrenga termed Gandhi as anti–Bodo and anti–Mongoloid. He said the Congress is the only party for the suppression, oppression and exploitation of the indigenous people of Western and South East Asian region (Northeast India). He appealed to the indigenous people not to participate in the meeting.
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March - 29 
Maoists dug up roads, felled trees and dropped pamphlets to disrupt traffic in remote areas of Bastar division during a bandh (general shutdown strike) that adversely hit normal life on March 29, reports The Times of India. Weekly markets remained closed in Durgkondal in Kanker District and people k
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Maoists dug up roads, felled trees and dropped pamphlets to disrupt traffic in remote areas of Bastar division during a bandh (general shutdown strike) that adversely hit normal life on March 29, reports The Times of India. Weekly markets remained closed in Durgkondal in Kanker District and people kept aloof from markets in Narayananpur and Bijapur District. Police said Maoists had dug up roads at different places in Sukma District late on March 28. A number of vehicles queued up at different places in Bastar region till security personnel cleared the roads before noon. They also dropped pamphlets in remote areas of Bhopalapattanam in Bijapur District, asking people to abstain from Lok Sabha polls scheduled for April 10 in tribal Bastar (ST) constituency.
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April - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies, on April 5, decided to boycott elections to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat to be held on April 9 and called for a 72-hour statewide bandh (shut down strike) from April 7, protesting against voting by displaced Bru tribals from reli
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The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies, on April 5, decided to boycott elections to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat to be held on April 9 and called for a 72-hour statewide bandh (shut down strike) from April 7, protesting against voting by displaced Bru tribals from relief camps in Tripura. Leaders of the central committee of Young Mizo Association (YMA), the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) or Mizo Women's Federation, Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP) or Elders' Association, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizo Students' Federation and Mizo Students' Union (MSU) decided to call the bandh from 5 am on April 7. At least 7,987 votes (70.04%) were polled in six Bru relief camps of Tripura for election to the Mizoram's single Lok Sabha seat, adds the Times of India. Polling began on April 1 and concluded on April 3.
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April - 6 
The Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), a Karbi Anglong–based militant group, on April 6, called an indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shut down strike) from April 8, 2014. The KPLT called the bandh in protest against false promises made by Biren Singh Engti, Member of Parliament (MP) from Karbi An
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The Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), a Karbi Anglong–based militant group, on April 6, called an indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shut down strike) from April 8, 2014. The KPLT called the bandh in protest against false promises made by Biren Singh Engti, Member of Parliament (MP) from Karbi Anglong, and silence of candidates in poll fray on the outfit’s autonomous State demand.
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April - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) along with a poll boycott in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9, the day Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian parliament) elections are due in Meghalaya. It has also renew
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The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) along with a poll boycott in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9, the day Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian parliament) elections are due in Meghalaya. It has also renewed the demand for imposition of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya and called for a plebiscite to decide if Hynniewtrep (the Khasis) wants to stay in India or not. “The HNLC appeals to the people of Hynniewtrep to boycott the drama of elections enacted by the Government of India, as the outfit would observe a total shutdown of the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9 starting from 5am to 5pm,” 'publicity secretary' of HNLC Saiñkupar Nongtraw said on April 6. The decision to call a bandh on the polling day was taken in an emergency meeting of Central Executive Committee of HNLC held on April 1. However, Election department asks voters to ignore HNLC bandh call.
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April - 8 
A complete shutter-down strike was observed in parts of Balochistan on April 8 in response to a strike called by the Baloch National Front (BNF) protesting the military operation in Kalat District on April 7, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. A BNF spokesperson said that SFs had launched the operat
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A complete shutter-down strike was observed in parts of Balochistan on April 8 in response to a strike called by the Baloch National Front (BNF) protesting the military operation in Kalat District on April 7, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. A BNF spokesperson said that SFs had launched the operation against locals after suffering a defeat ‘at the hands of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Kalat and Nushki Districts’. BLA ‘spokesperson’ Mirak Baloch said his armed men brought down a gunship helicopter in Kalat and killed several SFs personnel in response to the operation. “After facing tough resistance, the SFs carried out shelling on the local population and targeted innocent Baloch people,” Mirak said. He claimed that none of the BLA’s members were killed in the operation. A Baloch Republican Army (BRA) ‘spokesperson’ also issued a similar statement.
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April - 9 
At least 24 low intensity bomb blasts hit different cities of Sindh on April 8 as Jaey Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) announced a strike for April 9, 2014 (today) against Protection of Pakistan Ordinance Bill and the March 21, 2014, killing of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) leader Maqsood Qureshi, repo
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At least 24 low intensity bomb blasts hit different cities of Sindh on April 8 as Jaey Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) announced a strike for April 9, 2014 (today) against Protection of Pakistan Ordinance Bill and the March 21, 2014, killing of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) leader Maqsood Qureshi, reports The News. According to reports, hand-grenade explosions took place in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Nowshero Feroz and other Districts. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad, Pir Farid Jan Sarhindi said that Police and Rangers had arrested 13 suspected cadres of a nationalist party after attacks. However, no outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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April - 11 
Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) called off its three-day indefinite bandh (general shutdown) that began on April 8, at the Karbi Anglong District under Autonomous District constituency thus allowing April 12's scheduled second phase polling there, reports The Shillong Times. The outfit decid
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Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) called off its three-day indefinite bandh (general shutdown) that began on April 8, at the Karbi Anglong District under Autonomous District constituency thus allowing April 12's scheduled second phase polling there, reports The Shillong Times. The outfit decided to call off the bandh and allow people to cast their votes as they wanted a representative from the constituency to raise their demand for a separate autonomous state in Parliament, KPLT 'general secretary' Ranamlijang said in a statement.
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April - 16 
On April 16 a 12-hour general strike was called by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) to register protest over the alleged misuse of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) fund by sitting Member of Parliament (MP) of Inner Manipur, Dr T Meinya (Congress candidate) during
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On April 16 a 12-hour general strike was called by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) to register protest over the alleged misuse of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) fund by sitting Member of Parliament (MP) of Inner Manipur, Dr T Meinya (Congress candidate) during his two terms in office at Parliament.
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April - 16 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a release signed by its publicity wing member Mohammad Ibrahim said that the party would stage nationwide demonstrations on April 16 (today) protesting at the Government’s decision to ‘unilaterally give India power corridor through Bangladesh’ and at Government’s failures t
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a release signed by its publicity wing member Mohammad Ibrahim said that the party would stage nationwide demonstrations on April 16 (today) protesting at the Government’s decision to ‘unilaterally give India power corridor through Bangladesh’ and at Government’s failures to realize due water shares of cross-border rivers, reports New Age. The party called on the people of the country to make the demonstrations a success in a bid to build up a strong resistance against the Government’s activities against the national interests.
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April - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Nuapada District had given a call for Nuapada bandh (shut down strike) on April 21, reports Pioneer. Releasing a Press note, the 'spokesperson' of the Nuapada Divisional Committee stated that the Maoists are observing Nuapada bandh in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Nuapada District had given a call for Nuapada bandh (shut down strike) on April 21, reports Pioneer. Releasing a Press note, the 'spokesperson' of the Nuapada Divisional Committee stated that the Maoists are observing Nuapada bandh in protest against the recent killing of a woman Maoist cadre by the Police in Sunabeda. “We have called Nuapada bandh protesting the killing of one of our comrades and beating of innocent people of Khadang and Jalmadie villages of the Sunabeda area by Police forces,” the Press release stated.
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April - 22 
Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has called for a State wide general strike in Manipur on April 29 as part of boycott to the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee who is to visit Imphal on April 29 to attend the 14th convocation of Manipur University, reports Nagaland post. A statement of the M
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Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has called for a State wide general strike in Manipur on April 29 as part of boycott to the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee who is to visit Imphal on April 29 to attend the 14th convocation of Manipur University, reports Nagaland post. A statement of the MCP-M signed by its ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’ Nonglen Meitei dispatched to the local media, on April 22, said that the main objective of proposed general strike was to highlight the suffering of the people of the State after the State merged with the Indian union, the statement added. Also, the Corcom, Coordination Committee of six militant groups, payed homage to the heroes of the Khongjom War on the occasion of the Khongjom War anniversary on April 23, reports the sangai express. Recalling the bold stance taken by the heroes of Khongjom War, it’s time for the present generation to fight against India’s ‘federal colonialism’ which is contriving to gobble up all the communities of Western South East Asia (WESEA) in the name of federalism, Corcom asserted.
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April - 23 
The extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) on April 23 surrounded the Ministry of Industries to protest the alleged resettlement of Muslims in Wilpattu National Park, reports Daily Mirror. The BBS surrounded the Ministry of Industries, charging that Minister Ven. Watareka Viji
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The extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) on April 23 surrounded the Ministry of Industries to protest the alleged resettlement of Muslims in Wilpattu National Park, reports Daily Mirror. The BBS surrounded the Ministry of Industries, charging that Minister Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thero was hiding in the ministry building. BBS General Secretary, Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero on April 13 charged into a press conference organized by Minister Ven. Vijitha Thero to highlight resettlements in the Wilpattu area.
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April - 26 
The JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres are preparing to stage “violent demonstrations” for release of their top leaders charged with War Crimes, The Daily Star reports on April 26 (today). Party insiders said JeI strongholds like Satkhira, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon, Chittagong,
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The JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres are preparing to stage “violent demonstrations” for release of their top leaders charged with War Crimes, The Daily Star reports on April 26 (today). Party insiders said JeI strongholds like Satkhira, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon, Chittagong, Bagerhat, Gaibandha and Bogra Districts will see protests as soon as War Crimes verdicts are given against party Ameer (Chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami and Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delawar Hossain Sayedee.
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April - 29 
JeI District unit on April 29 enforced a-dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Satkhira protesting against the Police raid.
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JeI District unit on April 29 enforced a-dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Satkhira protesting against the Police raid.
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May - 1 
A complete shutdown was also observed in Budgam and Ganderbal Districts, along with Districts of Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag. One person was injured at Drangbal in Pulwama District during clashes.
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A complete shutdown was also observed in Budgam and Ganderbal Districts, along with Districts of Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag. One person was injured at Drangbal in Pulwama District during clashes.
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May - 3 
Meanwhile, for the unconditional release of HANM president Lamphrang Kharbani and threatened to announce a total shutdown of all the State Government offices and departments including central government on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if it is not met, reports The Sentinel on May 4. Condemning the arrest of
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Meanwhile, for the unconditional release of HANM president Lamphrang Kharbani and threatened to announce a total shutdown of all the State Government offices and departments including central government on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if it is not met, reports The Sentinel on May 4. Condemning the arrest of the HANM leader the HNLC said that the allegations made by the police are totally baseless and “has no grounds to stand upon.”
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May - 5 
In related news Telegraph India on May 6 reports that few incidents of violence were reported during the bandh in Assam. The bandh paralysed life in Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Dibrugarh and Cachar Districts with most shops, educational institutions and business establishments remaining shut. Its eff
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In related news Telegraph India on May 6 reports that few incidents of violence were reported during the bandh in Assam. The bandh paralysed life in Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Dibrugarh and Cachar Districts with most shops, educational institutions and business establishments remaining shut. Its effect was partial in Bongaigaon and the Upper Assam Districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar and Golaghat with only a few shops and educational institutions remaining closed.
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May - 5 
Separately, taking strong cognizance of the four-day office picketing call by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government on May 5, appealed the public in general and Government employees in particular to refrain from paying heed to this unreasonable call and to carry on
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Separately, taking strong cognizance of the four-day office picketing call by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), the State Government on May 5, appealed the public in general and Government employees in particular to refrain from paying heed to this unreasonable call and to carry on with their daily activities without any fear or apprehension of reprisals, reports The Shillong Times. HNLC has called a shutdown in Government offices on May 8, 9, 12 and 13 if arrested Hynniewtred A'chic National Movement (HANM) 'president' Lamphrang Kharbani and four others are not released immediately. HNLC 'publicity secretary' Sainkupar Nongtraw had earlier said the Police should release the arrested persons unconditionally.
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May - 5 
The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that the law and order situation is continuing to improve in Districts of Baksa and Kokrajhar. No incident of violence has been reported for last 72 hours. Meanwhile the twelve hour Bandhs called by Muslim Students’ Union of Assam (MUSA) and by a conglomerate of 25
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The Assam Tribune on May 6 reports that the law and order situation is continuing to improve in Districts of Baksa and Kokrajhar. No incident of violence has been reported for last 72 hours. Meanwhile the twelve hour Bandhs called by Muslim Students’ Union of Assam (MUSA) and by a conglomerate of 25 organisations in Cachar district to protest the recent killings in BTAD brought life to a standstill in Assam.
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May - 5 
The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that four people were injured in police firing in Assam’s Nagaon District on a mob protesting against BTAD violence during the 12-hour state-wide bandh on May 5. The Police fired on the mob at Doboka area when supporters of Muslim Students Union, which had called
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The Shillong Times reports on May 6 that four people were injured in police firing in Assam’s Nagaon District on a mob protesting against BTAD violence during the 12-hour state-wide bandh on May 5. The Police fired on the mob at Doboka area when supporters of Muslim Students Union, which had called the bandh, attacked and threw stones at them when asked to withdraw the road blocks.
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May - 5 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on May 5 claimed to have killed at least 10 militants during an operation in Panjgur District on May 5, reported Dawn. Tree FC soldiers were injured in the exchange of fire. FC spokesman, Khan Wasey confirmed the incident. Khan said that the FC also destroyed three susp
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on May 5 claimed to have killed at least 10 militants during an operation in Panjgur District on May 5, reported Dawn. Tree FC soldiers were injured in the exchange of fire. FC spokesman, Khan Wasey confirmed the incident. Khan said that the FC also destroyed three suspected militant hideouts and two vehicles. He said the forces initially faced resistance from the militants who were hiding in the mountains adding that the exchange of fire between the Security Forces and militants continued for more than two hours. "The dead militants belong to a banned Baloch militant group", he said. The News adds that the militants belonged to Lashkar-e-Balochistan (LeB) and Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). According to details, the operation took place after Latif Johar, a member of the separatist Baloch Students Organisation-Azad (BSO-A), went on a hunger strike 11 days ago to demand the release of the group’s chairman and more than 100 detained members.
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May - 8 
The Sentinel on May 9 reports that the shut down called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) failed to have any impact as State and Central Government Offices continued to function normally. The HNLC had called for a shutdown of government offices demanding the immediate release of Hynn
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The Sentinel on May 9 reports that the shut down called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) failed to have any impact as State and Central Government Offices continued to function normally. The HNLC had called for a shutdown of government offices demanding the immediate release of Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) president Lamphrang Kharbani. HNLC had called for a four–day shutdown of all government (both state and central) offices from May 8, 9, 12, and 13.
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May - 14 
Separately, a daylong hartal (general shutdown) has been enforced on May 14 (today) by the local unit of JeI protesting the arrest of its 21 leaders and activists from Chittagong District on May 12, reports The Independent. So far, no procession or picketing was seen in support of the hartal in the
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Separately, a daylong hartal (general shutdown) has been enforced on May 14 (today) by the local unit of JeI protesting the arrest of its 21 leaders and activists from Chittagong District on May 12, reports The Independent. So far, no procession or picketing was seen in support of the hartal in the district while most of the business establishments kept their shutters down. However, required number of law enforcers, including Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police, remained deployed at the important points of Chittagong city and other areas of the District to avoid any untoward incident.
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May - 20 
Joint Force, comprising Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel arrested six Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres from Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj District on May 20, reports The Daily Star. Police said the JeI-IC
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Joint Force, comprising Police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel arrested six Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres from Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj District on May 20, reports The Daily Star. Police said the JeI-ICS cadres were wanted in the cases for attacks on Police and vandalizing vehicles during Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance's hartals (general strikes) and blockades in 2013.
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May - 27 
Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants fired seven blank rounds at Tumpreng Bazar in West Karbi Anglong District in the night of May 27, reports The Sentinel. According to some sources, it was a warning shot to commuters and business establishment who defy bandh (shut down strike) call by
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Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants fired seven blank rounds at Tumpreng Bazar in West Karbi Anglong District in the night of May 27, reports The Sentinel. According to some sources, it was a warning shot to commuters and business establishment who defy bandh (shut down strike) call by KPLT, on May 28 in protest of killing of its cadre by Security Forces (SFs) on May 25.
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May - 28 
Charges were pressed against 52 persons including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) men in a case for attacking law enforcers and vandalising a Police van during BNP–led alliance's hartal (general strike) in Dinajpur town of Dinajpur Dist
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Charges were pressed against 52 persons including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) men in a case for attacking law enforcers and vandalising a Police van during BNP–led alliance's hartal (general strike) in Dinajpur town of Dinajpur District in October, 2013 court sources said, Daily Star reports on May 29. Sub-Inspector Azizur Rahman, also investigation officer of the case, submitted a charge sheet against the accused to the Court of Judicial Magistrate Touhidul Islam Chowdhury on May 28. Of the accused, 14 are now in jail while the rest 38 are still at large. The court issued arrest warrants against the absconding accused
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May - 29 
Also, a bandh (shut down) on June 2 in the Garo Hills Region have been called by student and social organizations to press for the demand of a judicial or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the two custodial deaths, reports The Shillong Times on May 30.
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Also, a bandh (shut down) on June 2 in the Garo Hills Region have been called by student and social organizations to press for the demand of a judicial or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the two custodial deaths, reports The Shillong Times on May 30.
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May - 29 
Separately, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to call a 12-hour shutdown on June 3 if the interim order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya is not revoked by June 2, The Telegraph reports on May 30.
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Separately, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) threatened to call a 12-hour shutdown on June 3 if the interim order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya is not revoked by June 2, The Telegraph reports on May 30.
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May - 30 
The dead body of a central leader of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Munir Choliani, was found lying by the road on the outskirts of Shahdadkot in Qamber-Shahdadkot District of Sindh on May 30, reports Daily Times. A shutter-down strike was observed in Warah and Naseerabad towns in the interi
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The dead body of a central leader of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Munir Choliani, was found lying by the road on the outskirts of Shahdadkot in Qamber-Shahdadkot District of Sindh on May 30, reports Daily Times. A shutter-down strike was observed in Warah and Naseerabad towns in the interior of Sindh against the murder of Munir Choliani, who was kidnapped along with his wife, daughter and driver on May 29 while he was travelling to Sehwan. His wife and daughter were released by the kidnappers later.
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June - 10 
Also, in a major setback for the coal mine owners of the State, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), on June 9 refused to revoke its interim order banning the rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, but at the same time permitted sale of coal that already had been extracted. The tribunal ruled that ban on
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Also, in a major setback for the coal mine owners of the State, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), on June 9 refused to revoke its interim order banning the rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, but at the same time permitted sale of coal that already had been extracted. The tribunal ruled that ban on rat-hole coal mining would be in place until the next hearing on August 1, 2014. Soon after pronouncement of the verdict, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 24-hour shut down staring from 6pm of June 10.
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June - 10 
The 24 hour bandh (shut down) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) which began on June 10 in protest of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining passed off peacefully, reports The Shillong Times. The shut down which began on June 10 evening affected the entire Khasi a
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The 24 hour bandh (shut down) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) which began on June 10 in protest of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining passed off peacefully, reports The Shillong Times. The shut down which began on June 10 evening affected the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hill.
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June - 12 
Separately, the five Districts of Garo Hills came to a halt on June 12 following shutdown called by the Garo Students Union (GSU) demanding CBI or a judicial probe into the two recent custodial deaths of Balsan Marak and Witson M. Sangma, reports The Sentinel.
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Separately, the five Districts of Garo Hills came to a halt on June 12 following shutdown called by the Garo Students Union (GSU) demanding CBI or a judicial probe into the two recent custodial deaths of Balsan Marak and Witson M. Sangma, reports The Sentinel.
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June - 13 
The Shillong Times reports that the 24-hour and 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Jaintia Students Union (JSU) against the Government’s failure to set a blood bank in Jowai in Jaintia Hills District has affected the normal life in the D
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The Shillong Times reports that the 24-hour and 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Jaintia Students Union (JSU) against the Government’s failure to set a blood bank in Jowai in Jaintia Hills District has affected the normal life in the District.
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June - 16 
Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB) and Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) endorsed the United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored 48-hour total bandh (shutdown) in Naga inhabited hill areas of Manipur from midnight of June 16, reports Nagaland Post. UNC has called the bandh in protest against perceived communal actions and
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Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB) and Zeliangrong Youth Front (ZYF) endorsed the United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored 48-hour total bandh (shutdown) in Naga inhabited hill areas of Manipur from midnight of June 16, reports Nagaland Post. UNC has called the bandh in protest against perceived communal actions and policies of Government of Manipur. S Hrripunii Vemai who has been appointed by ‘president’ SS Khaplang of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) as the 'kilonser' (minister) of the Shepoumaramth region, on June 16 has appealed to people not to get confused about his official appointment which cannot be self proclamation as alleged by the unknown person a few days ago, reports The Sangai Express.
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June - 17 
On June 17, the United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored 48 hours bandh (shut down strike) crippled all the National Highways and inter-State highways except the Imphal-Churachandpur road. The District headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel and the sub divisional headquarters in these four
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On June 17, the United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored 48 hours bandh (shut down strike) crippled all the National Highways and inter-State highways except the Imphal-Churachandpur road. The District headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel and the sub divisional headquarters in these four Districts witnessed normal activities being severely affected.
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June - 17 
The cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), enforced half-day hartal (shut down) in Rajshahi, Natore and Chapainawabganj Districts on June 17 protesting the amputation of a ICS leader of Rajshahi University unit in Rajshahi District on June 16, reports bangl
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The cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), enforced half-day hartal (shut down) in Rajshahi, Natore and Chapainawabganj Districts on June 17 protesting the amputation of a ICS leader of Rajshahi University unit in Rajshahi District on June 16, reports banglanews24.com. The ICS cadres tried to bring out possession and barricade the roads.
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June - 19 
Separately, the Assam Bengali Youth Students Federation (AABYSF) called for a 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on June 19 in protest against the abduction of a businessman, Rakesh Paul on June 14 by a militant group at Shantipur Bazar in Chirang District on Jun
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Separately, the Assam Bengali Youth Students Federation (AABYSF) called for a 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on June 19 in protest against the abduction of a businessman, Rakesh Paul on June 14 by a militant group at Shantipur Bazar in Chirang District on June 14, reports The Sentinel.
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June - 19 
Separately, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) bandh (shutdown) called by All Assam Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (AABYSF) for 24 hours in protest against kidnapping of a businessman Rakesh Paul by unknown militant outfit from Sonitpur Bazar in Chirang District on June 14 paralysed the norm
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Separately, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) bandh (shutdown) called by All Assam Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (AABYSF) for 24 hours in protest against kidnapping of a businessman Rakesh Paul by unknown militant outfit from Sonitpur Bazar in Chirang District on June 14 paralysed the normal life on June 19, reports The Sentinel.
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June - 19 
The Sangai Express reports on June 19 that the 48-hour United Naga Council (UNC) bandh (shutdown) in Naga areas of Manipur passed peacefully. The shutdown was in protest against the perceived discrimination shown against the Nagas by the Manipur Government.
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The Sangai Express reports on June 19 that the 48-hour United Naga Council (UNC) bandh (shutdown) in Naga areas of Manipur passed peacefully. The shutdown was in protest against the perceived discrimination shown against the Nagas by the Manipur Government.
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July - 6 
A complete shutdown was observed in Tral of Pulwama Distrct for the second consecutive day on July 6 against the killing of a militant.
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A complete shutdown was observed in Tral of Pulwama Distrct for the second consecutive day on July 6 against the killing of a militant.
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July - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a mobile phone tower in Salaiya area in Aurangabad District, during a bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the Maoists to protest against the alleged Police excesses and subsequent firing in Madanpur area in the District, reports T
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a mobile phone tower in Salaiya area in Aurangabad District, during a bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the Maoists to protest against the alleged Police excesses and subsequent firing in Madanpur area in the District, reports The Times of India on July 24. Normal life was affected in Dumaria, Imamganj, Raushanganj, Banke Bazar and part of Gurua Police Station area in Gaya District and Nabinagar, Deo, Amba, Kutumba and Madanpur area in Aurangabad District.
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July - 24 
The United Naga Council (UNC), the organisation of the Nagas in Manipur has imposed a 48-hour general strike in the "Naga inhabited" areas in the State from July 24 midnight. The UNC had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister demanding, inter alia, assessment of the demand for ‘alternative arr
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The United Naga Council (UNC), the organisation of the Nagas in Manipur has imposed a 48-hour general strike in the "Naga inhabited" areas in the State from July 24 midnight. The UNC had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister demanding, inter alia, assessment of the demand for ‘alternative arrangement’, removal of the prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) from the Ukhrul District and withdrawal of the State forces from the "Naga areas", reports The Hindu. There has been no response to the memorandum. The Manipur Government had deployed additional forces in the Ukhrul District from July 22 following the assassination of Ngarlanzar Malue, a member of the Autonomous District Council (ADC) of Ukhrul on July 21. Also, even as 144 CrPC prohibitory order clamped at Ukhrul town, sit in protest in progress and public curfew were enforced on July 24at the town against the State Government failure to attend the demand of the Ukhrul public for restoration of normalcy, reports The Sangai Express.
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July - 30 
Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) sponsored 24-hour bandh in Ukhrul District which was called after the SFs allegedly prevented people from attending a prayer service at Ukhrul on July 30 has paralysed normal life in the District , reports Assam Tribune on August 2.
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Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) sponsored 24-hour bandh in Ukhrul District which was called after the SFs allegedly prevented people from attending a prayer service at Ukhrul on July 30 has paralysed normal life in the District , reports Assam Tribune on August 2.
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July - 30 
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has called for a 24-hour total shutdown in Ukhrul District in protest against police action on participants of July 30 prayer meet , when Police prevented civilians from conducting a mass prayer in Ukhrul due to the prohibitionary order imposed after the July 12 killing
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The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has called for a 24-hour total shutdown in Ukhrul District in protest against police action on participants of July 30 prayer meet , when Police prevented civilians from conducting a mass prayer in Ukhrul due to the prohibitionary order imposed after the July 12 killing of ADC member
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August - 1 
Nagaland Post reports that despite tightened security measures being taken up by the State Government at strategic locations, normal works at the National projects in Manipur’s Tamenglong District have reportedly been affected with the commencement of the 10 day United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored b
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Nagaland Post reports that despite tightened security measures being taken up by the State Government at strategic locations, normal works at the National projects in Manipur’s Tamenglong District have reportedly been affected with the commencement of the 10 day United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored bandh (shut down) whichbegan on August 1. The bandh was called to demand for withdrawal of Security Forces (SFs) deployed in Ukhrul town in a follow up action to the assassination of an Autonomous District Council (ADC) member of Ukhrul District on July 12 ,for lifting prohibitory orders in Ukhrul town as well as release of eight Isak-Muivah faction of national Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) who were arrested after a raid in NSCN-IM office on July 13 in Ukhrul.
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August - 4 
The six hour bandh (shut down strike) in Nagaland called by action committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), passed off peacefully on August 4 with no reports of any untoward incident, reports The Sentinel. In Dimapur, all shops and business establishment were shut down from 6 am t
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The six hour bandh (shut down strike) in Nagaland called by action committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), passed off peacefully on August 4 with no reports of any untoward incident, reports The Sentinel. In Dimapur, all shops and business establishment were shut down from 6 am to 12 noon to show their solidarity with ACAUT, which had called the bandh to express resentment against the NSCN-Khole–Kitovi (NSCN-KK) for the “inhuman treatment” meted out to ACAUT Nagaland Secretary, Solomon L. Awomi who was illegally confined in ‘jail’ (NSCN-KK camp) for 3 days like a common criminal and interrogated with his hands tied and eyes blind folded”.
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August - 8 
The Telegraph reports that all private schools in Manipur’s Churachandpur District were indefinitely closed by school authorities from August 8 following monetary demands from some militant groups. The decision to shut down the schools, numbering 52, was taken during a meeting of Churchandpur Distri
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The Telegraph reports that all private schools in Manipur’s Churachandpur District were indefinitely closed by school authorities from August 8 following monetary demands from some militant groups. The decision to shut down the schools, numbering 52, was taken during a meeting of Churchandpur District Private Schools Association in protest against “monetary demands and threats imposed by certain groups,” a statement issued by the association said. The association, however, neither disclosed the name of the groups that served monetary demand notes nor the amounts demanded by them, apparently fearing reprisal. Several militant groups are based in this District, which shares its borders with Myanmar.
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August - 10 
Garo militant outfit A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), which was formed by rebel Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, has called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations in Garo Hills. The group, which has its presence in few pockets of Garo Hills, cited the failure of t
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Garo militant outfit A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), which was formed by rebel Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, has called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations in Garo Hills. The group, which has its presence in few pockets of Garo Hills, cited the failure of the government in addressing the demands of the Garo people as the reason for the boycott. “Garos have long been seeking a separate state of Garoland but the government has not taken any steps to fulfil the aspirations of the people. As such we are calling for a total boycott of Independence Day celebrations,” said ASAK ‘chief’ Reding T Sangma.
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August - 10 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called for a three-day bandh (shut down strike) starting from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 in protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on rate hole mining in Meghalaya and the customary boycott of the Independence Day celebrations
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called for a three-day bandh (shut down strike) starting from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 in protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on rate hole mining in Meghalaya and the customary boycott of the Independence Day celebrations. In a statement issued on August 10, HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw said the shutdown will be called in the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hills region. He said that the shutdown on August 13 and 14 will be against the NGT ban while the bandh on August 15 will be a sign of protest against the policy of the Indian Government in forcing the signing of the Instrument of Accession and Annexed Agreement on August 17, 1948 ‘at gunpoint’.
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August - 11 
The State government, on August 11, appealed to the people to defy the ‘unwarranted’ 48-hours bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) even as it assured that security will not be compromised to them, reports The Shillong Times. The Government’s statement
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The State government, on August 11, appealed to the people to defy the ‘unwarranted’ 48-hours bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) even as it assured that security will not be compromised to them, reports The Shillong Times. The Government’s statement came a day after the HNLC announced the bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 to protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining and also to boycott the Independence Day celebration in the State.
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August - 12 
Reacting to the Independence Day (August 15) boycott called by militant outfit ASAK, ANVC-B, on August 12, stated that it was improper to call a bandh (shut down strike) on August 15 , reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B stated that “Genuine organisations would never boycott Independence Day to highl
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Reacting to the Independence Day (August 15) boycott called by militant outfit ASAK, ANVC-B, on August 12, stated that it was improper to call a bandh (shut down strike) on August 15 , reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B stated that “Genuine organisations would never boycott Independence Day to highlight their grievances and demands unless they are backed by ‘smart people’ who aim to disrupt the peace and integrity of the State”. ANVC-B stated that the call to boycott Independence Day in Garo Hills was an anti-national act which is of serious concern and said that it was not surprising that ASAK was following the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) trend.
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August - 12 
Two individuals identified as Fosoi Gaur and Chintamoni Barhoi was killed in firing by miscreants from Nagaland on August 12 at Chetia Gaon in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Telegraph. They were protesting at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who have been p
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Two individuals identified as Fosoi Gaur and Chintamoni Barhoi was killed in firing by miscreants from Nagaland on August 12 at Chetia Gaon in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Telegraph. They were protesting at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who have been posted to look in to the law and order situation, against the alleged abduction of two schoolboys identified as Ajoy Gor and Philson Kujur who have been missing since July 26 when they went to adjacent Chandla Chung village in Nagaland side. It has been alleged that they were abducted by miscreants in Chandla Chung. All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (AASAA) has called a 12-hour Golaghat bandh (shut down strike) on August 13 (today) in protest against the killings. The Sentinel further adds that source in Golaghat Police stated that Chetia Gaon is infested by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA). However according to the source all skirmishes along the Nagaland border have been so far allegedly spurred by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)
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August - 13 
Nagaland post reports that Zeliangrong Youth Front(ZYF), All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) and Zeliangrong Students Union Manipur (ZSUM) have decided to call 24 hour bandh (shutdown) on National Highways with effect from the midnight of August 16 against the alleged failure on the part of Police
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Nagaland post reports that Zeliangrong Youth Front(ZYF), All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) and Zeliangrong Students Union Manipur (ZSUM) have decided to call 24 hour bandh (shutdown) on National Highways with effect from the midnight of August 16 against the alleged failure on the part of Police to arrest warden of Josephine Girls Hostel who is the main accused on the assault on Ringsanbou Newmai who was severely injured after he was allegedly beaten by suspected militants for entering a girl’s hostel on July 28.
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August - 13 
The Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gogou Vaiphei stated that a bandh (shutdown) will be enforced in the Hill Districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul from the evening of August 14 (today) till the dusk of
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The Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gogou Vaiphei stated that a bandh (shutdown) will be enforced in the Hill Districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul from the evening of August 14 (today) till the dusk of August 15 as a part of boycotting Independence Day celebrations, The Sangai Express reports on August 14.
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August - 13 August - 16
All Adivashi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) has announced a 12–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 16 and has already launched an indefinite economical blockade against Nagaland. In a press meet held at Bongaigaon on August 13, Rafel Kuzur, president of AASAA, blamed an “irresponsib
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All Adivashi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) has announced a 12–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 16 and has already launched an indefinite economical blockade against Nagaland. In a press meet held at Bongaigaon on August 13, Rafel Kuzur, president of AASAA, blamed an “irresponsible” Assam Government for the incident. “Naga rebels are taking advantage of the silence of the Assam government,” Kuzur said, also suspecting the role of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed in the border areas.
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August - 14 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Bongaigaon District committee, in association with Bongaigaon Anchalik committee, staged a 27–hour hunger strike on August 14 to demand security for the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. AASU Bongaigaon secretary Birkumar Adhikari alleged that it due to failure
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Bongaigaon District committee, in association with Bongaigaon Anchalik committee, staged a 27–hour hunger strike on August 14 to demand security for the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. AASU Bongaigaon secretary Birkumar Adhikari alleged that it due to failure of the Ministry of Home affairs of Assam that Naga rebels had dared to enter Assam and raid three villages. Also, All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), on August 14, has served a three-day ultimatum on State authorities to book the culprits who were responsible for the alleged “indiscriminate firing” from Nagaland, reports the Nagaland Post.
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August - 14 
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) enforced shutdown throughout Ukhrul District began from August 14, reports Kanglaonline. The shutdown is against the prohibitionary order enforced in Ukhrul as well as the reinforced military presence in Ukhrul after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) membe
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The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) enforced shutdown throughout Ukhrul District began from August 14, reports Kanglaonline. The shutdown is against the prohibitionary order enforced in Ukhrul as well as the reinforced military presence in Ukhrul after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member on July 12.
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August - 15 
Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has imposed a total shutdown of Ukhrul District on August 15 as part of its agitation against State Governments alleged indifference to the prevailing situation in the District Headquarters, reports Nagaland Post. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been im
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Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has imposed a total shutdown of Ukhrul District on August 15 as part of its agitation against State Governments alleged indifference to the prevailing situation in the District Headquarters, reports Nagaland Post. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member by alleged Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on July 12.
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August - 16 
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), on August 16, blocked trains to Dimapur in Nagaland in Golaghat District for over nine hours seeking deployment of Assam Rifles (AR) and Assam Police in the disputed area, reports The Telegraph. KMSS president Akhil Gogoi blamed the bloodshed on the “conspiracy”
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Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), on August 16, blocked trains to Dimapur in Nagaland in Golaghat District for over nine hours seeking deployment of Assam Rifles (AR) and Assam Police in the disputed area, reports The Telegraph. KMSS president Akhil Gogoi blamed the bloodshed on the “conspiracy” to carve out Greater Nagalim, covering parts of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. He accused the “neutral force” (CRPF) of doing nothing to counter the Naga militants as they torched Assam villages and fired upon the villagers. Meanwhile, a ten member team of Naga Students Federation (NSF) visited Assam-Nagaland Border and the President of NSF Tongpang Ogukura stated that there was no clear proof of the involvement of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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August - 16 
Normal life has been partially crippled in the six Districts of Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya because of a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the HNLC. The bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 was enforced by the Khasi separatist group to protest against the ban on rat
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Normal life has been partially crippled in the six Districts of Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya because of a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the HNLC. The bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 was enforced by the Khasi separatist group to protest against the ban on rat-hole mining in the state by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as well as to boycott the Independence Day celebrations in the Khasi-Jaintia region.
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August - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that one taxi driver operating along Imphal-Churachandpur route under Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society Limited, identified as Konthoujam Deban was abducted by unidentified armed persons in connection with a monetary demand on August 13 from an unspecified location
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The Sangai Express reports that one taxi driver operating along Imphal-Churachandpur route under Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society Limited, identified as Konthoujam Deban was abducted by unidentified armed persons in connection with a monetary demand on August 13 from an unspecified location. The abductors demanded that Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society for INR 700000 .All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union stated that all kinds of passenger services would be suspended along Tiddim Road from 5 am of August 16 (today) till 5 pm of the same day.
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August - 20 August - 22
The NDFB led by IK Songbijit, on August 20, warned that it would give an appropriate reply to the killing of five of its members, reports The Sentinel. The outfit accused the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) of being involved in the killing of the five members while Daimary faction on August
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The NDFB led by IK Songbijit, on August 20, warned that it would give an appropriate reply to the killing of five of its members, reports The Sentinel. The outfit accused the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) of being involved in the killing of the five members while Daimary faction on August 21 denied its hand in the killings. The 'secretary' of the 'information and publicity wing' of the NDFB-IKS, NE Esara said the if killing was the sole language of the State Government, then they too would start speaking the same language. In protest against the killing of the five members, the NDFB-IKS has declared a 24–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 22 (today).
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August - 21 
12-hour Assam bandh called by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA) and some other organisations to protest the violence along the State’s boundary with Nagaland and the Police firing on protesters crippled life across the State on August 21, reports Th
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12-hour Assam bandh called by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA) and some other organisations to protest the violence along the State’s boundary with Nagaland and the Police firing on protesters crippled life across the State on August 21, reports The Telegraph. The bandh was more or less peaceful though there were stray incidents of effigy and tyre burning on roads, adds The Sentinel.
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August - 21 
The Army staged flag march in Golaghat District on August 21 where indefinite curfew was relaxed for a few hours (5:30-9:00 pm) in the evening, reports The Sentinel. No fresh incident of violence was reported during the day. The Telegraph adds that the District administration relaxed curfew in the G
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The Army staged flag march in Golaghat District on August 21 where indefinite curfew was relaxed for a few hours (5:30-9:00 pm) in the evening, reports The Sentinel. No fresh incident of violence was reported during the day. The Telegraph adds that the District administration relaxed curfew in the Golaghat municipal area following a two-hour meeting between the administration and representatives of seven agitating organizations in the presence of state PWD Minister Ajanta Neog. The curfew could be relaxed as the organizations agreed to withdraw the indefinite Golaghat District bandh (shut down strike) they had called on August 19 and since no fresh violence was reported from the District on August 21. It could be lifted from the entire district on August 22 (today) morning if the situation permits, District information and public relations officer Anupjyoti Choudhury said.
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August - 21 
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has given a call for a 12-hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am on August 21 (today) in protest against the atrocities let loose by the State Government on the innocent people, who protested the Government’s failure to protect people’s life and property from Naga
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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has given a call for a 12-hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am on August 21 (today) in protest against the atrocities let loose by the State Government on the innocent people, who protested the Government’s failure to protect people’s life and property from Naga attackers, reports The Assam Tribune. The party has also announced a series of protest programmes in this connection. Also, the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association has also called for a 12-hour Assam bandh from 5 am of August 21 (today) in protest against Rangajan firing incident where one person was killed on August 19.
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August - 22 
The 24-hour Assam strike called by the NDFB-IKS faction beginning at 5 am on August 22 paralysed life in Kokrajhar as well as in Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri Districts. The strike was called against the killing of five of its cadres on August 20.
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The 24-hour Assam strike called by the NDFB-IKS faction beginning at 5 am on August 22 paralysed life in Kokrajhar as well as in Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri Districts. The strike was called against the killing of five of its cadres on August 20.
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August - 29 August - 25
On August 29, Police arrested nine cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), enforcing Chitwan banda (general shut down) on August 25, reports Ekantipur.com. Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP), Shantiraj Koirala said that seven cadres were arrested from Ratnanagar area and two fr
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On August 29, Police arrested nine cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), enforcing Chitwan banda (general shut down) on August 25, reports Ekantipur.com. Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP), Shantiraj Koirala said that seven cadres were arrested from Ratnanagar area and two from Narayangadh in Chitwan District.
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September - 1 
Further, Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) activists began hunger strike for indefinite period at KASA (Karbi Anglong Sports Association) stadium on September 1 demanding creation of an autonomous state encompassing the two hill Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao , reports N
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Further, Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) activists began hunger strike for indefinite period at KASA (Karbi Anglong Sports Association) stadium on September 1 demanding creation of an autonomous state encompassing the two hill Districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao , reports Nagaland post. Earlier three member delegation of JACAS had stated that they will begin fresh agitation from September 1 if Government of India (GoI) does not respond to its demand.
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September - 1 
Life was hit in several parts of lower Assam on September 1 owing to a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) called by Biswajit Rai faction of All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU), demanding creation of Kamatapur State, reports Times of India.
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Life was hit in several parts of lower Assam on September 1 owing to a 24-hour bandh (shutdown) called by Biswajit Rai faction of All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU), demanding creation of Kamatapur State, reports Times of India.
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September - 1 
Rioters of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) got hold of the state buildings, including the Parliament House, Prime Minister’s (PM) House, Pakistan Secretariat and state-run PTV News with PTV headquarters by gate crashing in Islamabad, the national capital city of P
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Rioters of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) got hold of the state buildings, including the Parliament House, Prime Minister’s (PM) House, Pakistan Secretariat and state-run PTV News with PTV headquarters by gate crashing in Islamabad, the national capital city of Pakistan on September 1, reports The News. The rioters staged a sit-in in front of the PM House in the presence of Security Forces (SFs) after multiple clashes between the violent aggressors and the Police.
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September - 2 
Okhram Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam left for New Delhi on September 2 to apprise Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on the evolving situation in the State and to bring about a solution, Government of India (GoI) is said to be making all out efforts to ensure that norma
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Okhram Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam left for New Delhi on September 2 to apprise Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on the evolving situation in the State and to bring about a solution, Government of India (GoI) is said to be making all out efforts to ensure that normal life is not affected in the State following the call for indefinite ban on vehicular traffic along National Highways in Naga-dominated areas from September 4 by United Naga Council (UNC), reports E-Pao on September 3.
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September - 2 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), on September 2, has called for a 12–hour bandh (shut down) in Garo Hills region on September 4 demanding the intervention of Government of India (GoI) to restore peace in troubled western region of the State, reports The Shillong Ti
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), on September 2, has called for a 12–hour bandh (shut down) in Garo Hills region on September 4 demanding the intervention of Government of India (GoI) to restore peace in troubled western region of the State, reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B is also demanding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or National Investigation Agency (NIA) enquiry into alleged ‘secret killing’ order issued by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma.
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September - 2 
The Hindu reports on September 2 that a ban on all National projects in the State and vehicular movements along National highways has been announced by United Naga Council (UNC). During the meeting it was also decided not to accept the INR 500000 ex-gratia announced by Chief Minister for the family
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The Hindu reports on September 2 that a ban on all National projects in the State and vehicular movements along National highways has been announced by United Naga Council (UNC). During the meeting it was also decided not to accept the INR 500000 ex-gratia announced by Chief Minister for the family of the deceased. Kanglaonline further adds that the blocking of traffic along National Highway would commence from September 4.
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September - 3 
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 3, reviewed the situation in Manipur in the wake of a road blockade call issued by United Naga Council (UNC) and assured full assistance to the State Government to ensure normal life, reports The Sangai Express. UNC called for indefinite blo
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Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on September 3, reviewed the situation in Manipur in the wake of a road blockade call issued by United Naga Council (UNC) and assured full assistance to the State Government to ensure normal life, reports The Sangai Express. UNC called for indefinite blockade of National Highway from September 4(today), after killing of two protestors in Ukhrul by State Security Forces (SFs) after the protest on August 30 turned violent.
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September - 3 
The Sangai Express on September 3 reports that in view of the UNC sponsored bandh (shutdown) starting from September 4 Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to the State Government to take all preventive measures to ensure that highways are kept free, National Highways are not disrup
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The Sangai Express on September 3 reports that in view of the UNC sponsored bandh (shutdown) starting from September 4 Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to the State Government to take all preventive measures to ensure that highways are kept free, National Highways are not disrupted, and law and order maintained so that common men are spared from any inconvenience.
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September - 4 
Union Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh arrived in Manipur on September 4 amid the blanket ban imposed by the UNC on all National Projects as well movement of vehicles on Highways in Naga areas , reports E-Pao. He would hold talks with the State Government apart from making a direct assessment of the s
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Union Joint Secretary, Shambhu Singh arrived in Manipur on September 4 amid the blanket ban imposed by the UNC on all National Projects as well movement of vehicles on Highways in Naga areas , reports E-Pao. He would hold talks with the State Government apart from making a direct assessment of the situation prevailing in the State
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September - 4 
Also, Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh stated in a meeting that Government of India (GoI) has plan to deploy Central Paramilitary Forces along highways leading to Manipur and provide security escorts to goods carriers so that there is uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the State ,
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Also, Chief Minister (CM) Okram Ibobi Singh stated in a meeting that Government of India (GoI) has plan to deploy Central Paramilitary Forces along highways leading to Manipur and provide security escorts to goods carriers so that there is uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the State , reports The Sangai Express on September 4. CM further added that GoI is supportive of the State Government but was concerned about the highway blockade as it would cause immense misery to common people. He further added that the prohibitionary order would remain in place in Ukhrul till situation return to normal and added that State Commandos deployed at Ukhrul have been deactivated for the time being as Assam Rifles (AR) have been requisitioned to control the security situation at Ukhrul town.
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September - 4 
Further, United Naga Council (UNC) and other Naga organisations have gone ahead with the indefinite blockade from September 4 notwithstanding the appeal by the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh for maintaining normalcy and instruction to the State government to firm up against the campai
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Further, United Naga Council (UNC) and other Naga organisations have gone ahead with the indefinite blockade from September 4 notwithstanding the appeal by the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh for maintaining normalcy and instruction to the State government to firm up against the campaign. Naga organisations are protesting against the killing of two youths and injury to some others in the Police crackdown on August 30 in Ukhrul District.
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September - 4 
In the wake of the road blockade called by UNC, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) send additional forces on September 4 to ensure smooth flow of traffic and essential commodities and maintain law and order , reports The Sangai Express .
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In the wake of the road blockade called by UNC, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) send additional forces on September 4 to ensure smooth flow of traffic and essential commodities and maintain law and order , reports The Sangai Express .
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September - 4 
Meanwhile, the State Government has asked people of the State to denounce the 12-hour bandh call by ANVC-B on September 4 (today), demanding the Central Government’s intervention to restore peace in the troubled region of the Garo Hills. A statement issued in Shillong, on September 3, said that the
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Meanwhile, the State Government has asked people of the State to denounce the 12-hour bandh call by ANVC-B on September 4 (today), demanding the Central Government’s intervention to restore peace in the troubled region of the Garo Hills. A statement issued in Shillong, on September 3, said that the State Government, taking serious note of the situation in Garo Hills, had called a meeting with the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Garo Hills to work out effective steps to bring back normalcy in the militant-infected region. “The Government would like to reiterate its firm commitment to maintain law and order at all costs and to ensure that the security of its citizen is not compromised in any way,” the statement said.
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September - 4 
Nagaland Post reports that in view of the indefinite highway bandh (shut down strike) in Manipur imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) since 6 am on September 4, Kohima Police have taken up measures so that no untoward incidents occur under its jurisdiction in Nagaland.
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Nagaland Post reports that in view of the indefinite highway bandh (shut down strike) in Manipur imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) since 6 am on September 4, Kohima Police have taken up measures so that no untoward incidents occur under its jurisdiction in Nagaland.
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September - 4 
The bandh (shutdown) called by the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on September 4 demanding Government of India (GoI) intervention into law and order situation in the State was in all the five Districts barring a few pockets in the plain belt region of West Garo Hills
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The bandh (shutdown) called by the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on September 4 demanding Government of India (GoI) intervention into law and order situation in the State was in all the five Districts barring a few pockets in the plain belt region of West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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September - 4 
Cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), exploded two crude bombs at Sholoshahar railway station and vandalized a Chittagong University (CU) teachers' bus at Ispahani intersection in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on September 4, reports The Daily
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Cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), exploded two crude bombs at Sholoshahar railway station and vandalized a Chittagong University (CU) teachers' bus at Ispahani intersection in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on September 4, reports The Daily Star. However, there is no report of injury. ICS has been observing an "indefinite strike" since August 31, demanding reopening of Shah Amanat and Suhrawardy halls of CU, which were temporarily shut after its gunfight with Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) on August 24. The two halls housing over one thousand students were reportedly dominated by ICS.
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September - 5 
The road blockade imposed by UNC protest against the Ukhrul incident on August 30 affected vehicular movements in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express on September 5.
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The road blockade imposed by UNC protest against the Ukhrul incident on August 30 affected vehicular movements in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express on September 5.
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September - 6 
Nagaland Post reports that JACAS (Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State) ended their 146 hour hunger strike on September 6, which was principally done to draw the attention of Union Government towards resumption of talk for creation of an autonomous state comprising the two hill District of As
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Nagaland Post reports that JACAS (Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State) ended their 146 hour hunger strike on September 6, which was principally done to draw the attention of Union Government towards resumption of talk for creation of an autonomous state comprising the two hill District of Assam, as provided in Article 244 (A) of the Indian Constitution.
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September - 6 
The 12–hours bandh (General Strike) called by the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), in protest against the killing of its cadre Brindaban Rajbongshi (22) in Kokrajhar District, passed off peacefully on February 6, reports The Sentinel.
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The 12–hours bandh (General Strike) called by the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), in protest against the killing of its cadre Brindaban Rajbongshi (22) in Kokrajhar District, passed off peacefully on February 6, reports The Sentinel.
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September - 9 
Further, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) called a 24-hour general strike demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur from September 9, reports The Sangai Express. The Joint Committee highlighted its three demands which were implementation of IL
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Further, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) called a 24-hour general strike demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur from September 9, reports The Sangai Express. The Joint Committee highlighted its three demands which were implementation of ILP in the state, dismissal of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Yengkhom Victoria and release of committee members and students who are in Police custody.
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September - 10 
The Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP) Dima Hasao committee called a 10–hour Dima Hasao bandh (shut down strike) on September 10 demanded immediate release of Mohet Hojai and others who were incarcerated in connection with insurgency–related cases in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. Mohet
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The Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP) Dima Hasao committee called a 10–hour Dima Hasao bandh (shut down strike) on September 10 demanded immediate release of Mohet Hojai and others who were incarcerated in connection with insurgency–related cases in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. Mohet Hojai was arrested in 2009.
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September - 11 
Meanwhile, a 10-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP), on September 11, in protest against detention of former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council (DHADC) Mohit Hojai, paralysed life in the entire Dima Hasao District, reports The
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Meanwhile, a 10-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP), on September 11, in protest against detention of former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council (DHADC) Mohit Hojai, paralysed life in the entire Dima Hasao District, reports The Shillong Times.
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September - 11 
Separately, the 24 hour strike called by Joint Committee of Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS ) demanding unconditional release of the arrested JCILPS members, demanding suspension of Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Y Victoria and implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in the Stat
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Separately, the 24 hour strike called by Joint Committee of Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS ) demanding unconditional release of the arrested JCILPS members, demanding suspension of Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Y Victoria and implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in the State has hit normal life in the State, reports The Sangai Express on September 11. No violent incidents have been reported so far.
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September - 12 
Meanwhile, the Students wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) announced its decision to enforce an indefinite “curfew” on business activities of non-Manipuri’s in the State from September 12 until its demand for the release of 12 committee members, including five student acti
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Meanwhile, the Students wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) announced its decision to enforce an indefinite “curfew” on business activities of non-Manipuri’s in the State from September 12 until its demand for the release of 12 committee members, including five student activists and action against Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Yengkhom Victoria, reports The Telegraph.
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September - 14 
Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six vehicles, including road rollers and bulldozers, in Khunti District on September 14, creating a panic among the locals during the daylong bandh (gene
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Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six vehicles, including road rollers and bulldozers, in Khunti District on September 14, creating a panic among the locals during the daylong bandh (general shutdown), reports The Times of India. The PLFI had called a statewide bandh on September 14, to oppose Police atrocities on innocent villagers. A message from Jharkhand Police spokesperson, Anurag Gupta said PLFI rebels were responsible for the act. "We have detained six persons for interrogation," said Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta.
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September - 18 
A 12-hour strike was called from 6am on September 18 by TSL to protest the killings, reports The Telegraph.
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A 12-hour strike was called from 6am on September 18 by TSL to protest the killings, reports The Telegraph.
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September - 18 
One person was injured in the countrywide 24-hour hartal (strike) enforced by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres demanding release of JeI Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delawar Hossain Sayedee on September 18, reports The Daily Star. In Bogra District, ha
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One person was injured in the countrywide 24-hour hartal (strike) enforced by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres demanding release of JeI Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delawar Hossain Sayedee on September 18, reports The Daily Star. In Bogra District, hartal supporters hurled brick bats at the truck at Arelia on Bogra-Noagaon highway. As the driver tried to speed off, the truck skidded off the road and sustained minor injuries. In Chittagong District, a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered four crude bombs in Halishahar area. In Rajshahi District, Police fired blank shots to disperse stick-wielding demonstrators when they tried to bring out a procession at the Rajshahi city's Dingaduba area.
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September - 19 
Meanwhile, Locals of Paltan Bazar in Dibrugarh District blocked the road leading to Maijaan (Dibrugarh) on September 19 protesting against the kidnapping of a businessman identified as Sagir Hussain, who had gone to Demow in Shivasagar District on September 15 and has been missing since then. When h
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Meanwhile, Locals of Paltan Bazar in Dibrugarh District blocked the road leading to Maijaan (Dibrugarh) on September 19 protesting against the kidnapping of a businessman identified as Sagir Hussain, who had gone to Demow in Shivasagar District on September 15 and has been missing since then. When his relatives managed to contact him on his cell phone an unknown individual stated that Sagir Hussain has been kidnapped and demanded a ransom of INR 2 million. The demonstrators have set a deadline of 24 hours to the Police or else they threatened to obstruct traffic from plying on the road that leads to Assam Medical College and Hospital.
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September - 25 
Police recovered three mutilated dead bodies from Rakhshan Nadi and Washbud areas of Panjgur District on September 25, reports Dawn. A Police Officer Murad Buledi said, “All victims have received multiple bullets.” A shutter down strike was observed in Kharan, Panjgur and other parts of Balochistan
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Police recovered three mutilated dead bodies from Rakhshan Nadi and Washbud areas of Panjgur District on September 25, reports Dawn. A Police Officer Murad Buledi said, “All victims have received multiple bullets.” A shutter down strike was observed in Kharan, Panjgur and other parts of Balochistan on the call of Baloch Varna Movement against the killings. A large number of family members of missing persons gathered at the hospital for identification of the bodies. Strict security measures were put in place to ensure peace during the strike.
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September - 25 
Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a press statement under the banner of general students of Chittagong University (CU) in Chittagong District threatened to enforce a nonstop blockade programme if two male student halls of CU are not reopened after October 15,
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Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a press statement under the banner of general students of Chittagong University (CU) in Chittagong District threatened to enforce a nonstop blockade programme if two male student halls of CU are not reopened after October 15, reports The Independent on September 26. Asikur Rahman, spokesman of ICS’s CU unit said, “If the situation demands, we will surely observe the blockade programme to press home our demand to create pressure on the university authorities.”
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September - 26 
The Telegraph reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on September 26, announced a 24-hour shutdown beginning October 1. The shutdown was called to oppose the International Day of Non-Violence and protest against the killing of two persons who were protesting against Nationa
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The Telegraph reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on September 26, announced a 24-hour shutdown beginning October 1. The shutdown was called to oppose the International Day of Non-Violence and protest against the killing of two persons who were protesting against National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on rat-hole coal mining in East Jaintia Hills District in alleged Police firing on September 24. The shutdown will begin at 6pm on October 1 and be effective in Khasi-Jaintia hills, HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw said in a statement
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September - 28 
Referring to the 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) beginning October 1, which coincided with Durga Puja (a Hindu festival) celebrations, State Government, on September 28, termed the bandh call as “Ill timed and irresponsible”, reports The Shil
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Referring to the 24-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) beginning October 1, which coincided with Durga Puja (a Hindu festival) celebrations, State Government, on September 28, termed the bandh call as “Ill timed and irresponsible”, reports The Shillong Times. The State Government further called upon all citizens to work towards peaceful solution of all issues and to respect the religious observance of the various communities inhabiting the State.
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September - 28 
United Democratic Party (UDP), on September 28, appealed to HNLC to review its decision of imposing the 24-hour bandh starting from October 1, reports The Shillong Times. UDP working president Bindo M. Lanong said that as requested by the Central Puja Committee and also due to the prevailing situati
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United Democratic Party (UDP), on September 28, appealed to HNLC to review its decision of imposing the 24-hour bandh starting from October 1, reports The Shillong Times. UDP working president Bindo M. Lanong said that as requested by the Central Puja Committee and also due to the prevailing situation in the State, the party wanted to appeal to HNLC to suspend the bandh. Further Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO) also appealed to HNLC to call off the shutdown.
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September - 29 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on September 29, refused to withdraw its 24-hour shutdown while exempting those who will celebrate Durga Puja (Hindu festival), reports The Telegraph. HNLC also asked Central Puja Committee (CPC) to ‘instruct’ their community to ‘abstain’ from merry ma
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), on September 29, refused to withdraw its 24-hour shutdown while exempting those who will celebrate Durga Puja (Hindu festival), reports The Telegraph. HNLC also asked Central Puja Committee (CPC) to ‘instruct’ their community to ‘abstain’ from merry making, drinking, shouting, dancing and creating noise pollution on October 1 and 2 as a mark of respect to the innocent people who lost their lives in East Jaintia Hills District.
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September - 29 
Mawlai Meghalaya District Council (MDC) Process, T Sawkmie, on September 29, urged the HNLC to call off their 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebration, reports The Shillong Times.
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Mawlai Meghalaya District Council (MDC) Process, T Sawkmie, on September 29, urged the HNLC to call off their 24-hour bandh (shutdown) in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebration, reports The Shillong Times.
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September - 30 
NDFB has called for a 12–hour Assam bandh (shutdown) on October 1 (today) in protest against the re-arrest of its founding president Ranjan Daimary alias DR Nabla, reports The Sentinel. Nagaland Post further adds that ‘information and publicity secretary’ of NDFB, B Najib asked the Assam Government
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NDFB has called for a 12–hour Assam bandh (shutdown) on October 1 (today) in protest against the re-arrest of its founding president Ranjan Daimary alias DR Nabla, reports The Sentinel. Nagaland Post further adds that ‘information and publicity secretary’ of NDFB, B Najib asked the Assam Government to release Ranjan Daimary unconditionally. In a press statement NDFB claimed that it was unfortunate that being in the formal cease-fire and yet to start the formal political talks with the GoI, the Home Department, Principal Political Secretary and Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (TADA) court had sent wrong reports to the judicial process against him.
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October - 1 
The 12–hour Assam bandh (shutdown) call given by the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on October 1 in protest against the re–arrest of its chairman Ranjan Daimary, passed off peacefully in Kokrajhar District .
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The 12–hour Assam bandh (shutdown) call given by the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on October 1 in protest against the re–arrest of its chairman Ranjan Daimary, passed off peacefully in Kokrajhar District .
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October - 2 
Maoists set ablaze a private vehicle in Jamui District on October 2, during the bandh called by the Maoists, reports Business Standard.
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Maoists set ablaze a private vehicle in Jamui District on October 2, during the bandh called by the Maoists, reports Business Standard.
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October - 2 
The 24 hour shutdown in the Khasi Jaintia Hills region called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) passed off peacefully on October 2 , reports The Shillong Times. Stringent security measures were taken by the police to thwart any law and order problems.
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The 24 hour shutdown in the Khasi Jaintia Hills region called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) passed off peacefully on October 2 , reports The Shillong Times. Stringent security measures were taken by the police to thwart any law and order problems.
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October - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a mobile telephone tower at Mananpur area in Lakhisarai District on October 2, to enforce a 24-hour bandh (general strike) called by them to protest against the alleged killing of their members by Security Forces, reports Business Stand
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a mobile telephone tower at Mananpur area in Lakhisarai District on October 2, to enforce a 24-hour bandh (general strike) called by them to protest against the alleged killing of their members by Security Forces, reports Business Standard. A dozen of armed rebels used dynamite to blow up the tower of a private telecom operator at Mananpur area in the District.
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October - 10 
On October 10, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s Mirsarai upazila (sub-District) unit called a dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) on October 11 (today), in the sub-District in Chittagong District protesting the killing of Adil Mahmud Chowdhury, a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student w
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On October 10, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s Mirsarai upazila (sub-District) unit called a dawn-to-dusk hartal (general shut down) on October 11 (today), in the sub-District in Chittagong District protesting the killing of Adil Mahmud Chowdhury, a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) leader, in the sub-District in Chittagong District on October 9, reports Daily Star. BNP and pro-BNP organisations staged a rally in the upazila headquarters where they made the announcement.
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October - 13 
Nagaland Post reports on October 14 that Tribal People Organisation (TPO) has strongly reacted to the proposed 18 hours general strike in Manipur called by the Coordination Committee (CorCom) saying the five Districts Senapati, Churachanpur, Chandel, Ukhrul and Tamenglong do not come within the purv
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Nagaland Post reports on October 14 that Tribal People Organisation (TPO) has strongly reacted to the proposed 18 hours general strike in Manipur called by the Coordination Committee (CorCom) saying the five Districts Senapati, Churachanpur, Chandel, Ukhrul and Tamenglong do not come within the purview of the strike. CorCom had called an 18 hour general strike in Manipur on October 15 in protest against the alleged forceful merger of Manipur state with the Indian union on October 15, 1949.
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October - 15 
The state wide 18-hour general strike, clamped by the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom), in protest of the ‘alleged annexation’ of Manipur to India on October 15 1949, crippled the normal life in the State, reports The Sangai Express.
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The state wide 18-hour general strike, clamped by the Co-ordination Committee (CorCom), in protest of the ‘alleged annexation’ of Manipur to India on October 15 1949, crippled the normal life in the State, reports The Sangai Express.
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October - 20 
All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) has imposed an indefinite economic blockade on National Highways and a ban on all Central Government projects from October 20, reports The Shillong Times on October 22. ATSUM President Muan Tombing stated that the blockade was imposed as State Government had
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All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) has imposed an indefinite economic blockade on National Highways and a ban on all Central Government projects from October 20, reports The Shillong Times on October 22. ATSUM President Muan Tombing stated that the blockade was imposed as State Government had failed to implement the promise given in November 2013 such as demands related to education, employment, bifurcation of power, opening of new offices, setting up of new Commission and other schemes for Scheduled Tribes.
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October - 21 
The Sentinel reports that on October 22, a villager, identified as Deuri Hanse, was killed by suspected Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) at Langthu Rongphar village in Karbi Anglong District. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Diphu, Bolin Deuri stated that KPLT militants were behind
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The Sentinel reports that on October 22, a villager, identified as Deuri Hanse, was killed by suspected Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) at Langthu Rongphar village in Karbi Anglong District. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Diphu, Bolin Deuri stated that KPLT militants were behind the killing. The Telegraph further adds that villagers suspect that the militant outfit killed the villager on suspicion of being a police informer. The incident happened during the start of the 48-hour Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao bandh (shutdown) called by KPLT in protest against the killing of the two militants. Earlier on October 20, two KPLT militants were killed in an encounter at Langlaksho in the Karbi Anglong District.
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October - 25 
Police arrested Moazzem Hossain Alal, chief of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Awami League (AL), along with 62 activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its front organisations from his Lalmatia residence in Dhaka city, in a bid to foil their alleged plan to carry out subversive activ
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Police arrested Moazzem Hossain Alal, chief of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Awami League (AL), along with 62 activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its front organisations from his Lalmatia residence in Dhaka city, in a bid to foil their alleged plan to carry out subversive activities during hartal (general strike) on October 25, reports The Daily Star. “The Jubo Dal chief was planning to instigate leaders and activists of different Islamic parties to carry out subversive activities during today's hartal,” Biplob Kumar Sarkar, Deputy Commissioner (Tejgaon Division) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police said.
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October - 27 
Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) 1,000 hour Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown), which began on October 27, affected normal life and vehicular movement on highways passing through the District, reports The Sangai Express on October 28.
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Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS) 1,000 hour Karbi Anglong bandh (shutdown), which began on October 27, affected normal life and vehicular movement on highways passing through the District, reports The Sangai Express on October 28.
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October - 29 
Bijay Teron, the convenor of Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACS) was arrested by Diphu Police on October 29 after JACAS had defied Governments order to call of the bandh (shut down) as per the order of the Supreme Court, which deemed shutdowns as illegal and unconstitutional, reports
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Bijay Teron, the convenor of Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACS) was arrested by Diphu Police on October 29 after JACAS had defied Governments order to call of the bandh (shut down) as per the order of the Supreme Court, which deemed shutdowns as illegal and unconstitutional, reports Nagaland Post. JACS had called for a 1000 hour shut down in Karbi Anglong District, since October 27, demanding creation of an autonomous state out of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts.
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October - 30 
Bandh (shut down strike) in Visakha Agency of Andhra Pradesh area on October 30, for which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had given a call in protest against the killing of three of its cadres near Korukonda in Vishakhapatnam District on October 19, was partial except in a few panc
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Bandh (shut down strike) in Visakha Agency of Andhra Pradesh area on October 30, for which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had given a call in protest against the killing of three of its cadres near Korukonda in Vishakhapatnam District on October 19, was partial except in a few panchayats (village level local-self government institutions), reports The Hindu.
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October - 30 
10 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured in Dhaka city in the crackdown on the first day of the countrywide hartal (general strike) on October 30, reports The Independent. Police arrested 35 JeI-ICS cadres from Dhaka city. Barring some stray incid
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10 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were injured in Dhaka city in the crackdown on the first day of the countrywide hartal (general strike) on October 30, reports The Independent. Police arrested 35 JeI-ICS cadres from Dhaka city. Barring some stray incidents of clashes and vandalism of vehicles, the first day of the countrywide hartal passed off peacefully.
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November - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) announced its return to action in Telangana on November 1 by calling for a one-day bandh (shut down strike) on November 8 to protest the 'inept policies' of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government that is resulting in farmer suicides, reports T
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) announced its return to action in Telangana on November 1 by calling for a one-day bandh (shut down strike) on November 8 to protest the 'inept policies' of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government that is resulting in farmer suicides, reports The Hindu. The party's North Telangana Special Zone Committee (NTSZC) spokesperson Jagan said that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had claimed that Maoists were true patriots during his election campaign and that he would implement their agenda when he comes to power. On the contrary, K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) was behaving in the same manner as the earlier chief ministers by trying to suppress free speech, Jagan said.
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November - 2 November - 4
The second-phase countrywide hartal (shutdown) of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) that began at 6am on November 2 ended at 6pm November 3 without any major incident of violence at any part of the country as it evoked a lukewarm response, reports The Independent. JeI has called another 24-hour hartal for Novem
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The second-phase countrywide hartal (shutdown) of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) that began at 6am on November 2 ended at 6pm November 3 without any major incident of violence at any part of the country as it evoked a lukewarm response, reports The Independent. JeI has called another 24-hour hartal for November 4 protesting the Supreme Court verdict that upheld the death penalty of JeI Senior Assistant Secretary General Mohammed Kamaruzzaman. The JeI excluded November 4 from hartal programme for the sake of the holy Ashura.
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November - 5 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least 12 crude bombs targeting Police in Bogra town of Bogra District during its 48-hour countrywide hartal (shut down) on November 5, reports The Independent. Police could not arrest any person from the spot.
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres exploded at least 12 crude bombs targeting Police in Bogra town of Bogra District during its 48-hour countrywide hartal (shut down) on November 5, reports The Independent. Police could not arrest any person from the spot. In Jhenidah District, six JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from different areas of the District. In Chandpur District, Police arrested 11 JeI-ICS cadres during the shutdown for creating anarchy.
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November - 6 
Normal life in Kokrajhar District was hit due to the bandh (shutdown) called by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 6, in protest against the killing of Filip Owary alias Lodrai Owary on November 5, reports The Sentinel. Shops, markets and business es
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Normal life in Kokrajhar District was hit due to the bandh (shutdown) called by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 6, in protest against the killing of Filip Owary alias Lodrai Owary on November 5, reports The Sentinel. Shops, markets and business establishments remained closed in Kokrajhar town.
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November - 7 
In Khammam District, Maoist ‘militia’ members allegedly placed the branches of a tree on the Charla-Venkatapuram main road in the evening of November 7, disrupting vehicular movement on the eve of the State bandh on November 8, in protest against the apathetic attitude of the State government toward
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In Khammam District, Maoist ‘militia’ members allegedly placed the branches of a tree on the Charla-Venkatapuram main road in the evening of November 7, disrupting vehicular movement on the eve of the State bandh on November 8, in protest against the apathetic attitude of the State government towards distressed farmers and growing attacks on tribal people, reports The Hindu.
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November - 7 
The continuing bandh (shut down), which was called by the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) since November 6 in protest against the killing of its ‘assistant section commander’ Filip Owary alias Lodrai Owary has hit normal life in Kokrajhar District, reports Th
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The continuing bandh (shut down), which was called by the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) since November 6 in protest against the killing of its ‘assistant section commander’ Filip Owary alias Lodrai Owary has hit normal life in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on November 8. Shops, markets and business establishments remained closed in Kokrajhar town for the second consecutive day on November 7.
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November - 8 
A 24-hour bandh (general shut down) call given by Maoists evoked mixed response in Malkangiri District on November 8, reports The Times of India. "Though Malkangiri comes under Dandakaranya region, the bandh failed to evoke any response here," said a source at Malkangiri. However, Maoist posters in
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A 24-hour bandh (general shut down) call given by Maoists evoked mixed response in Malkangiri District on November 8, reports The Times of India. "Though Malkangiri comes under Dandakaranya region, the bandh failed to evoke any response here," said a source at Malkangiri. However, Maoist posters in huge numbers were spotted in interior pockets of Mathili block, which shares border with Chhattisgarh. The posters urged locals to cooperate during the bandh period. The Maoists had dug Kiang-Udaigiri road under Mathili Police Station limits at several places to restrict movement of vehicles. Police said security arrangements were enhanced in view of the bandh call and no untoward incident was reported. "As Mathili comes under operational area of the DKSZC (Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee), the guerillas damaged an interior road," Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said.
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November - 8 
Condemning the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government’s stand on Naxals [Left-Wing extremism (LWE)] and its anti-people policies, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Warangal District called for a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) on November 8 (today), reports The Hindu. The Mao
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Condemning the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government’s stand on Naxals [Left-Wing extremism (LWE)] and its anti-people policies, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Warangal District called for a 24-hour bandh (general shut down) on November 8 (today), reports The Hindu. The Maoist party Khammam-Karimnagar-Warangal (KKW) ‘division secretary’, Damodar, in a statement in Warangal on November 7, urged people to make the bandh a success.
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November - 8 
CPI-Maoist cadres damaged roads and railway tracks in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh disrupting movement of people and goods during a bandh (shut down strike) called by them in the region on November 8 in protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government’s “Brahminic and fascist” policies, repo
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CPI-Maoist cadres damaged roads and railway tracks in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh disrupting movement of people and goods during a bandh (shut down strike) called by them in the region on November 8 in protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government’s “Brahminic and fascist” policies, reports The Hindu. “The Maoists tried to destroy public property in many places in Bastar today. They damaged railway tracks in four places in Dantewada and Jagdalpur. They also stole some telephone sets from the Kakalur Railway Station,” Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Bastar, SRP Kalluri said.
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November - 8 
The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh remained on the edge on November 7, as intensified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity was witnessed in many Districts on the eve of Maoist bandh (general shut down) on November 8, reports The Hindu. The Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC)
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The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh remained on the edge on November 7, as intensified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity was witnessed in many Districts on the eve of Maoist bandh (general shut down) on November 8, reports The Hindu. The Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC) of the CPI-Maoist has called for “Dandakaranya bandh” on November 8, against the Central Government’s “fascist policies.”
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November - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that the normal cross border trade activities between India and Myanmar in Moreh in Chandel District came to a complete halt on November 13 following a shut down observed by the residents of the border town in protest against the blast that targeted troops of AR guarding the in
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Nagaland Post reports that the normal cross border trade activities between India and Myanmar in Moreh in Chandel District came to a complete halt on November 13 following a shut down observed by the residents of the border town in protest against the blast that targeted troops of AR guarding the international border on November 12. During the shutdown, troops of AR also closed down all the border gates to Myanmar. Reports said that the shutdown will continue as civil organizations based in the town announced total shutdown on November 14.
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November - 20 November - 19
CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a culvert on the road connecting Potora with Dharambandha in Nuapada District, reports The New Indian Express. One Budhuram Paharia, who identified himself as spokesman of ‘Nuapada Maoist Division’, called up some media persons in the District on November 20 and informed th
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CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a culvert on the road connecting Potora with Dharambandha in Nuapada District, reports The New Indian Express. One Budhuram Paharia, who identified himself as spokesman of ‘Nuapada Maoist Division’, called up some media persons in the District on November 20 and informed them that the violence was a part of the bandh called by them in the District on November 19. The bandh call had no impact in the morning.
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November - 22 November - 24
Two unidentified Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants were killed and another was arrested by a joint team of Police and Army at Rongtaru in Karbi Anglong District, on November 22 reports The Hindu. Two AK—47 rifles and one pistol were recovered from the militants. In related news, th
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Two unidentified Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants were killed and another was arrested by a joint team of Police and Army at Rongtaru in Karbi Anglong District, on November 22 reports The Hindu. Two AK—47 rifles and one pistol were recovered from the militants. In related news, the 48 hour Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao bandh (shutdown) called by KPLT, on November 24, to protest against the killing of KPLT militants on November 22 brought life to a halt in both Districts, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 25 
All BTAD Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (ABBSYF), on November 25 called a 24-hour BTAD strike against the spurt in abduction, extortion and harassment of Bengali-speaking people, reports The Telegraph. Various organisations like All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Assam Students Union (AASU), Al
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All BTAD Bengali Youth Students’ Federation (ABBSYF), on November 25 called a 24-hour BTAD strike against the spurt in abduction, extortion and harassment of Bengali-speaking people, reports The Telegraph. Various organisations like All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Assam Students Union (AASU), All Adivasi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), teachers and local residents participated in the protest.
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December - 26 
A 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the All Assam Adivasi Students' Association (AAASA), Assam Tea Tribes Students Association (ATTSA) and Asom Yuva Parishad (AYP) [Youth wing of Asom Gana Parishad] disrupted normal life across the state, reports The Telegraph. The bandh was total in
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A 12-hour bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the All Assam Adivasi Students' Association (AAASA), Assam Tea Tribes Students Association (ATTSA) and Asom Yuva Parishad (AYP) [Youth wing of Asom Gana Parishad] disrupted normal life across the state, reports The Telegraph. The bandh was total in the affected Districts of Sonitpur, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Udalguri and Baksa along with tea garden dominated Districts of Jorhat, Golaghat, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Upper Assam adds DNA.
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December - 26 
A dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Gazipur District enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance protesting the ban on the party chief Begum Khaleda Zia's rally in Gazipur city is underway in a relaxed manner, reports The Daily Star on December 27. The hartal was starte
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A dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Gazipur District enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance protesting the ban on the party chief Begum Khaleda Zia's rally in Gazipur city is underway in a relaxed manner, reports The Daily Star on December 27. The hartal was started at 6:00 am and will continue till 6:00 pm. Meanwhile, Police promulgated Section 144 all over Gazipur District from December 26 afternoon as the law and order situation deteriorated in the District, ahead of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s proposed public rally, reports The Independent. Announcing the news of Section 144, Gazipur Police Superintendent, Harun Ur Rashid, said the prohibitory orders would continue till further notice and no rally, meeting or demonstration would be allowed in the District, while the order is in force.
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December - 28 
23 persons were injured during Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance countrywide hartal (shut down strike), reports The Daily Star. In Rajshahi District's Shaheb Bazar area, BNP men clashed with Police, leaving at least 13 injured on December 28. Police fired teargas and rubbe
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23 persons were injured during Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance countrywide hartal (shut down strike), reports The Daily Star. In Rajshahi District's Shaheb Bazar area, BNP men clashed with Police, leaving at least 13 injured on December 28. Police fired teargas and rubber bullets as pickets burnt tires on streets and vandalized some vehicles.
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December - 29 
Shamsun Nahar Jharna (37), a schoolteacher succumbed to her injuries after sustaining injuries in her forehead from brickbats hurled by pro-hartal (shut down) activists in Noakhali District during the countrywide hartal enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance on Dece
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Shamsun Nahar Jharna (37), a schoolteacher succumbed to her injuries after sustaining injuries in her forehead from brickbats hurled by pro-hartal (shut down) activists in Noakhali District during the countrywide hartal enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance on December 29, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested eight suspected pickets from different spots of the District. Meanwhile, 34 people were arrested from different places during the countrywide hartal enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance on December 29, reports The Independent. In Gazipur District, Police arrested 15 BNP leaders and activists from different places of the District for vandalizing vehicles in Telepara area. In Rangpur District, Police arrested nine activists of BNP from different areas of the District. Police said the nine activists of BNP were engaged in anarchy during hartal hours. In Chittagong District, Police arrested seven pro-hartal activists from processions of the alliance in different areas for picketing on the streets. In Sylhet District, three persons including convener BNP and two activists were arrested during hartal hours in Sylhet city. Police arrested them from Kazitola area of the city while they were picketing in favor of hartal.
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