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January - 1 
The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of
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The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of Aliwala village in the said District. In a statement, The Additional Inspector General (AIG), CI, Ketan Baliram Patil said the Police recovered two pistols of .30 bore along with 10 live cartridges and two magazines from the accused. Official sources said the drug consignment was smuggled from Rajoke village in Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) around three days ago. Smugglers on the other side of the border, taking the advantage of dense fog, had thrown the contraband over the fence. Bhalwan worked as a carrier of drugs. He had reportedly taken INR 2, 50,000 for delivering the consignment. “Investigations are underway to identify the person to whom it was meant to be delivered,” said an Official.
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January - 1 
Police on January 1, arrested a cadre of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in Bhojpur District of Province No. 1, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested has been identified as Birendra Bahadur Thapa (27). Police recovered four rounds of bullets, two diaries
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Police on January 1, arrested a cadre of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) in Bhojpur District of Province No. 1, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested has been identified as Birendra Bahadur Thapa (27). Police recovered four rounds of bullets, two diaries and documents related to the CPN-Maoist-Chand from him.
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January - 5 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols; two pistol magazines (7.65 mm); two grenades, two
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militant was killed near Dwimalupara village in Chirang District on January 5, reports Northeast Now. The militant was identified as Sansula Basumatary alias B Sotbangsa. Two 7.65 mm pistols; two pistol magazines (7.65 mm); two grenades, two detonators, 15 live ammunitions of 7.65 mm caliber; five 7.65 mm empty cartridge and 4 empty cases of AK-47 were recovered from the militant.
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January - 5 
A parcel Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the gate of BSF’s 173 Battalion Headquarters at Panj Tila area of Samba town in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressed to the Commandant, the parce
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A parcel Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the gate of BSF’s 173 Battalion Headquarters at Panj Tila area of Samba town in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressed to the Commandant, the parcel had been filled with 100 grams explosive, reports said, adding that a terror plot to assassinate the BSF Commandant has been foiled with timely detection of the explosive material in the parcel.
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January - 7 
On January 7, Q-branch of the Chennai police and National Investigating Agency (NIA) busted a suspected Islamic State (IS) terror module and arrested three terrorists from Gurappanapalya in Bengaluru in Karnataka, reports New Indian Express. The trio identified as Mohammed Haneef Khan, Imran Khan an
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On January 7, Q-branch of the Chennai police and National Investigating Agency (NIA) busted a suspected Islamic State (IS) terror module and arrested three terrorists from Gurappanapalya in Bengaluru in Karnataka, reports New Indian Express. The trio identified as Mohammed Haneef Khan, Imran Khan and Mohammed Zaid was arrested along with 89 rounds of bullets, three pistols, some bomb-making material and incriminating documents, a gripper-like instrument used to climb walls from them.
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January - 5 
Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in separate incidents in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 5, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were allegedly part of the team that ambushed and killed three home guards and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (AS
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Seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in separate incidents in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 5, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were allegedly part of the team that ambushed and killed three home guards and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) ranked Official of Latehar Police at Lukaiya More on NH 39 under Chandwa Police Station limits in the said District on November 22, 2019. The cadres are said to be associated with dreaded Maoist – Ravindra Ganjhu and have been identified as Baijnath Ganjhu, Kunwar Ganjhu, Rajesh Ganjhu, Sunil Ganjhu, Faguna Ganjhu, Sanjay Ganjhu and Naresh Ganjhu. They were arrested following an intelligence input that the rebels had come to collect levy from a contractor on behalf of Ravindra. First, the Police tracked down three rebels at Saroj Nagar in Chandwa block of the District. The arrested trio spilled the whereabouts of four more who were arrested later on from an unspecified location the District. The Police recovered forty live bullets that the rebels had looted from the Police, blood-stained pouches and clothes of the Police including three Aadhaar cards, three bikes, INR 500,000 which the rebels had collected as levy from a contractor named Sonu Singh in the said block.
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January - 5 
Two tiffin bombs, suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered in Sarguli area of Saraguli village at Raighar block in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on January 5, reports Orissa Diary. According to the report, a local youth while passing through the
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Two tiffin bombs, suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered in Sarguli area of Saraguli village at Raighar block in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on January 5, reports Orissa Diary. According to the report, a local youth while passing through the road in the said area noticed two suspected bombs laying on the roadside. Following which he informed the local Police, who rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. The bomb disposal squad of Border Security Force (BSF) arrived at the spot on the following day and took the two bombs to a secluded place and defused them.
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January - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) defused a remote-controlled bomb in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 5, reports Dawn. The bomb, which had been planted along the road in Dara area, was successfully defused by Bajaur Scouts’ Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) p
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The Security Forces (SFs) defused a remote-controlled bomb in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 5, reports Dawn. The bomb, which had been planted along the road in Dara area, was successfully defused by Bajaur Scouts’ Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel. They added that the personnel of BDS were moved to the area soon after information from the local residents about the presence of the bomb in the locality was received.
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January - 7 
Army busted a temporary hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 7 near Nungkhao in Tamenglong District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. One G-3 Rifle, one US made Carbine, one Country made carbine, one 9 mm and .22 mm Pistol each, along wit
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Army busted a temporary hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on January 7 near Nungkhao in Tamenglong District of Manipur in India, reports The Northeast Today. One G-3 Rifle, one US made Carbine, one Country made carbine, one 9 mm and .22 mm Pistol each, along with assorted ammunition were recovered from the camp.
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) detected and defused two powerful Improvised IEDs near the Line of Control (LoC) at Jhanghar between Nowshera and Keri in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 7, reports Daily Excelsior.Reports said the IEDs were recovered by the alert troops during patrolling
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Security Forces (SFs) detected and defused two powerful Improvised IEDs near the Line of Control (LoC) at Jhanghar between Nowshera and Keri in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 7, reports Daily Excelsior.Reports said the IEDs were recovered by the alert troops during patrolling on the LoC. They called the Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) which later successfully defused the IEDs.
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January - 8 
On January 8, two United Tribal Liberation Army UTLA militants were arrested from Tollen village in Churachandpur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as as Jangkholen alias J Singson and Joshuia alias Kaiminthang. Jangkholen is the ‘chief administrative officer’ (CAO) of U
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On January 8, two United Tribal Liberation Army UTLA militants were arrested from Tollen village in Churachandpur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as as Jangkholen alias J Singson and Joshuia alias Kaiminthang. Jangkholen is the ‘chief administrative officer’ (CAO) of UTLA. A 12-bore gun and INR 12,000 were recovered from the arrestees.
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January - 9 
Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation recovered two bombs suspected to have planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Leteburu forests under Badinijkel Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in K
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Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation recovered two bombs suspected to have planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Leteburu forests under Badinijkel Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Khunti District of Jharkhand on January 9, reports The Telegraph. Of the two bombs recovered, one was a three-foot-long pipe bomb of 10 kilograms weight and another was a Can-bomb weighing a kilogram. Police said the bomb had a pressure device which could explode on weight was subsequently defused.
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January - 9 
Two suspects were arrested along with an explosive mix of TNT and C-4 in their possession, during a joint search operation conducted by the Navy and the Kinniya Police in the Nagautthu region of Trincomalee District on January 9, reports Colombo Page. The suspects have been identified as residents o
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Two suspects were arrested along with an explosive mix of TNT and C-4 in their possession, during a joint search operation conducted by the Navy and the Kinniya Police in the Nagautthu region of Trincomalee District on January 9, reports Colombo Page. The suspects have been identified as residents of Trincomalee, aged 44 and 56, (names yet to be established), were handed over to the Kinniya Police along with explosives for further investigation.
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January - 11 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has been detained along with two militants in a major counter-terror operation on the National Highway in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. During vehicle check DSP, Devinder Si
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has been detained along with two militants in a major counter-terror operation on the National Highway in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. During vehicle check DSP, Devinder Singh, was detained along with Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu alias Babar Azam, a resident of Nazneenpora in Shopian District and his associate Asif Ahmad. The residence of the detained officer was immediately raided in Srinagar, during which one AK-47 rifle, two pistols and two grenades were recovered from his residence. Naveed was a Police deserter and had joined the ranks of militants in 2017. He decamped with four assault rifles from Budgam District. Naveed shot into limelight after the Centre Government scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s special Constitutional provisions and Statehood in August last year. Soon after, Police said that Naved issued a diktat to apple orchardists in South Kashmir not to sell their produce. According to Police, Naveed was involved in the killings of at least 11 non-Kashmiri workers, including truck drivers and labourers, in Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian Districts of J&K. Before joining the ranks of militants, Naveed was working as Special Police Officer (SPO) with JKP.
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January - 12 
On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao.
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On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao.
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January - 12 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujaihdeen (HM) militants, including a ‘commander’ were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain mili
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujaihdeen (HM) militants, including a ‘commander’ were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified ‘commander’ Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan, resident of Seer Tral; and his two associates - Faizan Hamid, resident of Mandoora Tral; and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana, resident of Monghama Tral. Police said that incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter.
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January - 13 
In a separate incident, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Maoists were recovered from a place near Akameta rivulet under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in India on January 13, reports Devdiscourse. A Security official said, “A Border Secu
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In a separate incident, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Maoists were recovered from a place near Akameta rivulet under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in India on January 13, reports Devdiscourse. A Security official said, “A Border Security Force (BSF) team found the two IEDs in two pressure cookers placed beneath a culvert at the aforementioned place during a de-mining operation after getting specific inputs about their presence.” The IEDs were destroyed by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said adding that"they were planted to target SFs patrolling the route. We have also seized 16 batteries and three meters of wire from the spot.”
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January - 13 
Police on January 13 busted a den of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) and arrested a female member of the militant outfit in Gokulnagar area on the outskirts of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered bomb-making materials,
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Police on January 13 busted a den of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) and arrested a female member of the militant outfit in Gokulnagar area on the outskirts of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered bomb-making materials, crude bombs, sharp weapons, three toy pistols and computer. The arrestee Shaila Sharmin (25), is the wife of militant suspect Tanvir, an IT expert.
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January - 14 
A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 20 
Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live a
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Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live ammunition, two pairs of combat uniforms, two green belts, three extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrestees.
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January - 21 
Police on January 21 defused 26 landmines planted in a Government college in Khar tehsil of Bajaur District, reports The Week. District Police Officer Ali Shah said on receiving the information that landmines were planted in the Government College of Technology, personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad
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Police on January 21 defused 26 landmines planted in a Government college in Khar tehsil of Bajaur District, reports The Week. District Police Officer Ali Shah said on receiving the information that landmines were planted in the Government College of Technology, personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad rushed to the site and neutralised the mines.
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January - 16 
District Police busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and arrested five of its operativesin Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The Srinagar Police also recovered huge quantity of explosives from the operatives. Deputy Inspector
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District Police busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and arrested five of its operativesin Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The Srinagar Police also recovered huge quantity of explosives from the operatives. Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP), VK Birdi addressing a news conference said, five persons involved in grenade attacks were arrested and they were planning further attacks ahead of Republic day.He added that after two grenade lobbying incidents on November 26, 2019 and January 8, 2020 in Hazratbal area, an investigation was started by the Police which initially led to the identification of two of them. “They came on a two-wheeler and lobbed a grenade. Their intention was to disturb the normal life,” he said. IGP, Birdi also informed that searches and raids were conducted at various places and on the revelations of the operatives, and explosives, detonators, body waists, sharpenels, ball rings and bearings were also recovered. “From the recovery, it seems they were planning big attacks including (Improvised Explosive Devices) IEDs,” he added.
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January - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at Chontra post and opened fire, after which some smugglers ran towards the Pakistani side. After which the BSF conducted a search following which they recovered 22 packets comprising around 22 kilogram of heroin, 90 rounds and two magazines of ammunition, WiFi connectors, two smart phones, a normal phone and a pipe.
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January - 17 
Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrest
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Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Kloijam Jiten Singh alias Kanglenjao and Athokpam Somokanta Singh alias Inaocha. The SP alleged that the two arrested cadres were involved in killing two alleged rapists in separate incidents in August 2017 at Takyel Khongbal and at Thanga in Bishnupur District in September 2019.
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January - 21 
Security Force (SF) personnel on January 21 shot dead a militant during a search operation in Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) at Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Week. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs conducted a search operation in Kulachi tehsil. During the search operation,
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Security Force (SF) personnel on January 21 shot dead a militant during a search operation in Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) at Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Week. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs conducted a search operation in Kulachi tehsil. During the search operation, militants opened fire at the SFs. In the retaliatory firing, a militant was killed and four hand grenades and one rifle were recovered from his possession.
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January - 21 
Security Forces, in a joint operation, arrested a terrorist involved in planning suicide attacks from the outskirt of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 21, reports bhaktarnews.com. A few suicide vests were also seized by Police during the operation.
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Security Forces, in a joint operation, arrested a terrorist involved in planning suicide attacks from the outskirt of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 21, reports bhaktarnews.com. A few suicide vests were also seized by Police during the operation.
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January - 18 
A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in
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A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 18, reports The Times of India. As per the report, on receiving a tip off about the presence of the PLFI cadres in the said forest, the Security Forces (SFs) had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. As soon as the SFs reached the forest, cadres of PLFI fired shots at them leading to an exchange of fire. "The exchange of fire lasted for about 20 minutes, resulting in the extremists fleeing from their camp. We have arrested a rebel and our interrogation is on to ascertain his identity and his involvement in extremist activities," said the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pranav Anand adding that SFs recovered a 9mm pistol, a single barrel gun and a few cartridges, besides items of daily use from the PLFI camp.
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January - 19 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when a team of 168th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a unit of its 204th CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion and State Police were conducting an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the said area. After the exchange of fire, body of a female Maoist along with three rifles have been recovered from the spot, said the Officials adding that a search of the area is ongoing and the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 19 
Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered.
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Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered.
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January - 20 
Mangaluru Police on January 20 recovered an unattended laptop bag with a crude explosive device from Bajpe airport in Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada District) of Karnataka, reports Indian Express. The low intensity explosive device (IED) inside a tiffin box-type metal container placed in the laptop bag
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Mangaluru Police on January 20 recovered an unattended laptop bag with a crude explosive device from Bajpe airport in Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada District) of Karnataka, reports Indian Express. The low intensity explosive device (IED) inside a tiffin box-type metal container placed in the laptop bag was later moved by the bomb squad to an open field near the airport in a bomb disposal container and defused. According to Mangaluru Police, CCTV footage revealed that a man in a cap and a white shirt and dark pants who is believed to come in an auto rickshaw suspected to have abandoned the bag at the airport. Further investigation is going on as Police has registered a case under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act.
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January - 23 
Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 23 
On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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On January 23, Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a huge cache of live ammunition from a passenger and arrested him in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Abhinandan Kumar. 320 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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January - 25 
Bandipora Police arrested seven Over Ground Workers (OGW’s) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militant outfits in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior.Police said that during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by joint team of Army’
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Bandipora Police arrested seven Over Ground Workers (OGW’s) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militant outfits in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior.Police said that during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by joint team of Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Bandipora Police at different areas of Bandipora like SK Bala, Hajin, Chanpora Nadihal and Sumlar areas, seven Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested.He said that 2 pistols, 2 UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher), 6 UBGL Magazines, 10 AK 47 Magazines, 512 AK 47 rounds and 2 bore sets were recovered from their procession.
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January - 25 
Police on January 25 arrested two cadres of militant group Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) who allegedly involved in bomb attacks on a Krishak League office and a garage belonging to the law enforcers in 2019 from Gollamari area in Khulna District of Khulna Division, reports The Daily
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Police on January 25 arrested two cadres of militant group Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) who allegedly involved in bomb attacks on a Krishak League office and a garage belonging to the law enforcers in 2019 from Gollamari area in Khulna District of Khulna Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees -- Nur Mohammad Anik (24) and Muzahidul Islam Rafi (23) -- are students of Khulna University and active operatives of the group, Police said. Police also recovered bomb making materials from their possession.
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January - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an exchange of fire with Maoists in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 26, reports The Times of India. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Saravana Vivek M., on receiving a tip-off about t
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The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an exchange of fire with Maoists in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 26, reports The Times of India. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Saravana Vivek M., on receiving a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists at a road construction site in Niyamgiri forest, a joint team of SFs launched a combing operation in the area. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists detonated three Improvised Electronic Devices (IEDs). The SFs escaped the explosion and retaliated leading to a gun-battle and subsequently destroying the Maoist camp. No injuries were reported from both sides in the incident. The SFs seized a huge cache of ammunition and other material from the camp.
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January - 30 
A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrestee.
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A militant of the Muslim Fundamentalist Organization (MFO)/ Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) was arrested from Agomani in Dhubri District of Assam on January 30, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the arrestee.
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January - 27 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter with SFs in Kulgam District of J&K on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off Makroo Mohalla in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District after they received an input about presence of militants in the village. As the SFs cordoned
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter with SFs in Kulgam District of J&K on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off Makroo Mohalla in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District after they received an input about presence of militants in the village. As the SFs cordoned off the village, the locals pelted stones on the SFs to prevent them for conducting the operation. SFs fired USED teargas to disperse them. The militant hiding in a house, fired on the SFs injuring an army personnel, Sharifudin. The SFs fired at him in retaliation, killing him outside the house. The militant was identified as Shahid Ahmad Thokar, who had joined militancy recently (date not specified). One pistol and a grenade have been recovered from the site of encounter. A Police spokesman said, “Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to probe his complicity in other terror crimes”.
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January - 27 
On January 27, Police recovered explosives from house of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant and arrested him from Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Sapam Romi alias Mocha, who was
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On January 27, Police recovered explosives from house of a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant and arrested him from Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee was identified as Sapam Romi alias Mocha, who was earlier arrested in 2012 for working for Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The recovered items include five detonators and four grenades.
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January - 27 
One Over Ground Worker (OGW) Sajid Farooq Dar, resident of Hajin Bandipora area in North Kashmir, was arrested by the SFs including 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) Pattan and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in Bandipora District of J&K on January 27, reports Dail
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One Over Ground Worker (OGW) Sajid Farooq Dar, resident of Hajin Bandipora area in North Kashmir, was arrested by the SFs including 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army, Special Operation Group (SOG) Pattan and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in Bandipora District of J&K on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. A grenade was recovered from his possession.
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January - 28 
On January 28, ‘army chief’ of DNLA identified as Minom Phunglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa was arrested from Dhansiri area in Karbi Anglong, reports Hill Times. A .22 pistol, one magazine and 3 live ammunitions were recovered from the arrestee.
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On January 28, ‘army chief’ of DNLA identified as Minom Phunglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa was arrested from Dhansiri area in Karbi Anglong, reports Hill Times. A .22 pistol, one magazine and 3 live ammunitions were recovered from the arrestee.
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February - 1 
Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF recovered a clay-more mine, detonators and other ex
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Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF recovered a clay-more mine, detonators and other explosives during a combing operation at Bangarugudi area. All the explosives were reportedly dumped at an isolated place.
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January - 29 
Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Perimilibhatthi forest at Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, following an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Police personnel on January 29, reports The Indian Express. The Superintendent of Poli
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Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Perimilibhatthi forest at Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, following an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Police personnel on January 29, reports The Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade, said, “A C-60 team of Police had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation on the basis of intelligence input that there was a Maoist meeting happening near the forest. An exchange of fire ensued between our parties and the Maoists numbering around 40. After about 15 minutes of exchange of fire, Maoists decamped from the spot. But the Police team followed them and five of them were arrested after a second round of exchange there.” The arrested cadres were identified as – Rainu Sonu Wadde (20),Bandu Chukku Wadde (25) – both a residents of Padmakot village of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh and members of Kutul Dalam (armed squad) of the State; Sukhram Soma Usendi (40), Doghe IrpaUsendi (30) – both residents of Usewada in Narayanpur District and Keye Saybi Wadde (40). The latter three cadres are the ‘militia members’ of CPI-Maoist. The Police have recovered three weapons and material from their possession.
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January - 29 
A 51-MM live mortar shell was found near the International Border (IB) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Some villagers noticed the mortar shell on the banks of Bai Nallah in the Ghagwal area near the IB and informed the Police, after which a Bomb Di
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A 51-MM live mortar shell was found near the International Border (IB) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)on January 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Some villagers noticed the mortar shell on the banks of Bai Nallah in the Ghagwal area near the IB and informed the Police, after which a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately rushed to the place and defused the live mortar shell.
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January - 29 
A huge quantity of explosives was recovered from a trader suspected to be linked with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gopalpur village under Rambha Police Station limits in Ganjam District of Odishaon January 29, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving a tip-off, a t
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A huge quantity of explosives was recovered from a trader suspected to be linked with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gopalpur village under Rambha Police Station limits in Ganjam District of Odishaon January 29, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving a tip-off, a team Special Task Force (STF) raided the house of the trader identified as, Saroj Patnaik and recovered 196 quintals of ammonium nitrate, which had 99 per cent purity and was exclusively meant for industrial purposes, 3,200 gelatin sticks and 10,406 detonators. Following the recovery, the trader was arrested. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of STF, Jai Narayan Pankaj, said, “This is one of the largest hauls of explosives in recent times. Though the accused was apparently trying to sell the explosives to local quarry owners, we are trying to find out if the accused was in contact with Maoists. The seized materials can be ingredients for the landmines that Maoists assemble.”
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February - 5 
On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammunition from the militant.
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On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammunition from the militant.
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January - 29 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as Manas Jyoti
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants suspected to be involved in the January 26 bomb blast at Teok ghat (Charaideo District) were arrested from Sepakathi in Charaideo District in Assam on January 29, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as Manas Jyoti Padmavat alias Bastab Jyoti Asom and Chow Lakhi Longno alias Rubul Asom. One 5.56mm AR HK33 rifle with 33 live rounds and two magazines were recovered from the cadres. They had joined ULFA-I in 2009 and 2017 respectively. East Mojo adds that Charaideo Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Mishra stated that "It is suspected that the duo are part of a six-member 'crack-gang' of ‘Arohan’ of ULFA-I and were recently seen hovering the inter-state border of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland in the last few days before the blast took place."The Sentinel adds that arrestees were part of the crack group led by Apurba Gogoi alias Arohan Asom which is suspected to be behind the Serial Blast.
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'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition was r
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'Army chief’ of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on the intervening night of January 29-30 from Dhansari area of Karbi Anglong District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Minom Phonglosa alias Gazaw Dimasa. A pistol and three rounds of ammunition was recovered from the arrestee.
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January - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during combing operations in a forest near Bhainsadani village under Boden Police Station limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on January 30, reports The Pioneer. The CRPF personnel rec
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during combing operations in a forest near Bhainsadani village under Boden Police Station limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on January 30, reports The Pioneer. The CRPF personnel recovered two pistols, 32 gelatin bombs, 27 detonators, bullets and gun powder from the spot. As per the report, acting on a tip-off that the Maoists had stockpiled arms and ammunition in the said camp, the 216 Battalion of CRPF personnel initiated a combing operation in the area following which they came across the rebel camp. The Maoists, however, managed to escape the spot after seeing the CRPF team.
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January - 30 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested with arms and ammunition by a joint team of army 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Kupwara Police in Kupwara District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a news conference at Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) Kupwara,
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested with arms and ammunition by a joint team of army 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Kupwara Police in Kupwara District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. Addressing a news conference at Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) Kupwara, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara, Shriram Abbarkar,said, Security Forces (SFs) acting on specific inputs about the presence of a militant Fayaz Ahamd Mir of Mir Mohalla Bumhama, cordoned it off and launched an operation and arrested him. “During the searches, an AK-47 along with a magazine and 25 live rounds were recovered from his possession,” the SSP said, adding that the militant was arrested. The arrested militant was wanted in several cases of arms and ammunition trade for many months. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported about the incident stating that the SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) after inputs about presence of militants in Lalpora village in Lolab area in Kupwara District of J&K on January 29.
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January - 31 
A group of militants opened fire at a Police team near Ban Toll Plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 31 (today), triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a Policeman sustained injuries, reports Daily Exc
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A group of militants opened fire at a Police team near Ban Toll Plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 31 (today), triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a Policeman sustained injuries, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing took place around 5 am when a Police team stopped a Srinagar-bound truck for checking near the Toll Plaza in Ban area of Nagrota. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh said 3-4 terrorists were going to Srinagar when they were intercepted by the Police team at the toll plaza. Three militants were killed in the ensuing gunfight while one of them is believed to be in the trap, he said.The truck driver Mohamamd Mabool was arrested and has been taken into custody for questioning, adds The Indian Express. Four weapons and some ammunition and explosives have also been recovered from the spot. The DGP said the terrorists were part of a freshly infiltrated group, who have entered this side from the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar in Kathua District and were on their way to Kashmir Valley. The identity of the slain militants and their group affiliation are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 31 
Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang alias Cling Terang (25), and Longkam Dera alias Mohe
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Acting on the information disclosed by two arrested cadres of People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCKL) identified as Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse, a search operation was launched and two more PDCKL cadres identified as Armung Terang alias Cling Terang (25), and Longkam Dera alias Mohen Fangso (21), were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Langbongkroi under Dokmoka Police Station limits in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on January 31, reports The Sentinel. The SFs also recovered a .22 pistol along with 04 ammunition from their possession. Armung Terang is a Self-Styled ‘Lance Corporal’ and Longkam Dera is PT (Private trainer, rank not conferred yet) of PDCKL. Earlier, PDCKL cadres namely Clarbong Teron and Jirsong Hanse were handed to Police by local people of Virvar Sai Teron gaon in Karbi Anglong when they came to collect extortion money there. One money receipt book and 18 pads of PDCKL were recovered from their possession. Both of them were reported to be the close aides of David Mukrang, army chief ‘Captain’ of PDCKL. The duo sustained injuries as local people assaulted them.
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February - 22 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. He is from Hamray, Pattan. Thirty rounds and one pi
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. He is from Hamray, Pattan. Thirty rounds and one pistol have been recovered from his possession. He was tasked to carry out targeted killings.”
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January - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two more Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) after the encounter at Ban Toll Plaza near Nagrota on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Grou
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two more Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) after the encounter at Ban Toll Plaza near Nagrota on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Group (SOG) and Police after the exchange of fire with the militants arrested Sartaj Ahmed Mantu and Asif Ahmad Malik, all residents of Kakapora in Pulwama. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident on January 31, in which it was reported that three unidentified militants were killed and a Policeman sustained injury. Also, the truck driver identified as Mohamamd Mabool was arrested and has been taken into custody for questioning. However, Daily Excelsior, reports that the three Pakistani militants are believed to be Fidayeens (Suicide Squad) of JeM outfit, and their identity are yet to be established but they were believed to be Pakistanis. Sameer Ahmad Dar, who was driving the truck, earlier identified as Mohamamd Mabool, was the cousin of February 14 Pulwama attack mastermind Adil Dar, who killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel last year (2019). Sameer’s real brother, Manzoor Malik, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, was killed in South Kashmir in 2016.“Infiltration attempts were reported from the International Border [IB] in 2018 and they have resumed now. In 2019, it was alright,” Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said, adding that injured Policeman Bhom Raj displayed courage and chased the militants. In the process, mobile telephone of one of the militants fell down, which has been seized by the Police. Slain militants were in possession of M4 Carbine, a deadly weapon and is used only by top ‘commanders’ of the militant outfits. Apart from this, the militants were also carrying high end satellite communication phones, wireless sets and Global Positioning Systems.
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January - 31 
Dozens of weapons were recovered in a clearing operation conducted by security troops on Taliban hideout in parts of Saydabad District in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan on January 31, reports Bakhtar News. Security official of Maidan Wardak said, the weapons have been seized in Salar and Tang
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Dozens of weapons were recovered in a clearing operation conducted by security troops on Taliban hideout in parts of Saydabad District in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan on January 31, reports Bakhtar News. Security official of Maidan Wardak said, the weapons have been seized in Salar and Tangi Qala regions, Saydabad District. Most of these weapons are bombs and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cannonballs. No one has been arrested in connection of the case.
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February - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the CRPF personnel of the 8th Battalion were on a
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the CRPF personnel of the 8th Battalion were on a combing operation in Chandrapur forest in the District when they identified a camp near Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB). On search, the security personnel seized nine guns, 15 detonators, 11 gelatine sticks and eight rounds of live bullets.
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February - 1 
The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, said acting on a tip-off regard
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The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, said acting on a tip-off regarding the movement of the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of TSPC Nishan alias Nishant Ji, a team of the local Police and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) arrested the Nishan, who hails from Gaya District of Bihar. Following the information provided by him, Police conducted a raid in Khumbikhurd village under Nawabazar Police Station area and arrested another ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit identified as Gulab Ganjhu alias Pankaj Ji. From him, a loaded country-made rifle and 4 cartridges were recovered. TSPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the seizure was made during
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Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the seizure was made during a search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Magnar belt. Three hand grenades, PEK (Plastic Explosive Kirkee) explosives, 19 rounds of 7.62 mm and four Chinese batteries were also recovered from the hideout, they said.
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February - 3 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 3, arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, and seized arms and explosives from their possession near Gatwala Bridge in Faisalabad town (Faisalabad District) of Punjab, reports Dawn. The CTD spokesman said the Faisalabad office tea
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 3, arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, and seized arms and explosives from their possession near Gatwala Bridge in Faisalabad town (Faisalabad District) of Punjab, reports Dawn. The CTD spokesman said the Faisalabad office team received an information that three militants belonging to TTP were present near Gatwala Bridge along with explosive material and arms. Following the information, a CTD team conducted a raid and arrested Abdul Salam, Maodood Christi and Ali Muhammad Khan. The team also seized explosive material – safety fuse, three detonators, two pistols and 10 bullets – from their possession.
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February - 3 
11 Taliban militants including their two ‘local leaders’ were killed in Jawzjan Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Mohammad Hanef Rezaee, spokesman of the Shaheen 209 Army Corps, said, the Taliban including Jafar and Obaida two senior leaders of this group were killed in joint clearing op
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11 Taliban militants including their two ‘local leaders’ were killed in Jawzjan Province on February 3, reports Bakhtar News. Mohammad Hanef Rezaee, spokesman of the Shaheen 209 Army Corps, said, the Taliban including Jafar and Obaida two senior leaders of this group were killed in joint clearing operation of defense and Security Forces (SFs) in Jawzjan-Sar-e-Pul highway. A hideout of the militants and weapons were also seized in the operation.
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February - 5 
Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5, repots The Sentinel.
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Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5, repots The Sentinel.
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February - 5 
Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramul
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Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramulla towards Srinagar, were stopped by special Police naka (barricade) party for checking after they got suspicious about them but one of them fired on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to an exchange of fire in which two militants were killed and a CRPF trooper was killed. Another militant who was injured later succumbed to his injuries. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, identified the three militants as Zia ur Rehman, Khateeb and Fayaz Umar. “Rehman who belonged to district Budgam was affiliated with LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba). Another one is Khateeb from Bijbehara and was affiliated with Hizb (Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, HM). Third was Fayaz Umar affiliated with ISJK (Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir). This is for the first time that we have seen that three militants belonging to three different outfits were together. The fact that we have been saying that the different outfits are working in coordination was proved true today.” Sophisticated weapons including two pistols and some grenades were recovered from the encounter site
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February - 5 
Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made following the confessional statement of a militan
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Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made following the confessional statement of a militant of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) identified as, Raktim Gogoi alias Bakhar Asom (25), resident of Pengeri village in Tinsukia District of the State who was earlier arrested on February 3 in the District. According to Police, after planting the IEDs in Guwahati on February 2, Gogoi was returning home when he was arrested by the Police.
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February - 7 
Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Andhra Pradesh Police in Swabhiman A
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Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Andhra Pradesh Police in Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer on February 8. The seizures include one light machine gun, three INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, three carbine Sten guns, 1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle, a .303 rifle, one pistol, 202 rounds of 5.6 mm ammunition, 59 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, 42 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 4 Light Machine Gun (LMG) magazines, eight INSAS magazines, two SLR magazines, six carbine magazines, one 303 magazine, two VHF set cum scanner, one optical sight and a tiffin bomb along with explosive. This was one of the biggest counter-Leftwing extremist operations in the area that was underway to provide security cover for road construction in the region, which was opposed by the Maoists, informed Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay. “We suspect that the arms and ammunitions were hidden by Maoists of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC). Combing and area domination exercises have been intensified further in the region to recover more such Maoist hideouts, if any,” the DGP added.
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February - 7 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists were planning attacks on Police in urban areas of
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists were planning attacks on Police in urban areas of the District, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Combined teams of the Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police conducted raids in Kirandul, Dantewada and Geedam, rounding up nine suspects including seven minors, he said. Two of them were identified as Sodhi Bhima (29) and Sodhi Nanda (20), who were part of "action teams" of Maoists while three girls were members of the rebels' `Jan militia', Pallava said. Remaining four minors were released as they were found to have no connection with Maoists, the SP said. Bhima and Nanda, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh each on their heads, were allegedly involved in the killing of a villager in Nilawaya forests on January 31, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target SFs in Potali area during the recent Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) polls, and attacks on Police and CRPF personnel, the official added. Maoist literature, a detonator and 100 gm gun powder were recovered from their possession, he said. The three ‘Jan Militia’ (Maoists people’s army) members, aged 12-17 years, were allegedly involved in reconnaissance of SFs and planting explosives and iron spikes to target them, Pallava said. Maoists had planned attacks in view of 110th anniversary of `Bhumkal revolt' (rebellion by tribal farmers in Bastar region against British rulers in 1910), between February 4 to 10. They had recruited minor boys and girls for use as human shield, the SP claimed.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the possession of the cadres, iden
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the possession of the cadres, identified as Raktin Marak and Silseng Sangma, both residents of Salpara village.
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February - 8 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bihar Police and District-level officers, conducted search operation at the house of one Uday Yadav in the said village and seized two rifles, three pistols, 56cartridges of .315 bore, along with clothes, belts, blankets and medicines. No one was, however, arrested, the DIG said, adding that cadres might have fled the spot during the raid.
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February - 8 
Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police busted the HM OGW module active in
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Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police busted the HM OGW module active in the Chadoora and arrested the three OGWs identified as Amir Shafi Dar, Shabir Ahmed Ganie, residents of Chadoora in the District, and Mudasir Ahmed Khan, resident of Pulwama District. Police said that these persons were active in the area for last few months and were involved in various subversive activities and providing shelter and logistic support to militants. Police said that on their disclosure, arms and ammunition have also been recovered.
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February - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a militant attack by recovering a Taliban weapons cache from a suburb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 9. Selab Army corps media office in east of the country with releasing a statement said, dozens heavy and lig
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a militant attack by recovering a Taliban weapons cache from a suburb in Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on February 9. Selab Army corps media office in east of the country with releasing a statement said, dozens heavy and light weapons, bombs, mines were discovered and seized. According to the army corps report, the militants wanted to attack on civil and militants’ institutions using these weapons. However, no one has been detained in this regard so far. According to another report, Police with discovering of ten mines from busy roads of Nangarhar, prevented from a series of blasts.
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February - 9 February - 10
The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territo
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The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory from Mendhar sector along with arms, ammunition and explosives when they were intercepted and killed by the troops during exchange of shelling and firing. “The militants were believed to be the activists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit,” reports said.
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February - 9 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 9 arrested five cadres of Ansar al-Islam from Sabujbagh area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Nijam Uddin (21), Rayhan Bhuiyan (20), Hanif Uddin
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on February 9 arrested five cadres of Ansar al-Islam from Sabujbagh area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Nijam Uddin (21), Rayhan Bhuiyan (20), Hanif Uddin Suman (19), Sheikh Iftekharul Islam (25) and Mufti Muslim (27). The CTTC team recovered three machetes from their possession. During primary interrogation, the arrestees admitted that they came from different parts of the country to Dhaka in order to receive training and carry out subversive activities.
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February - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, r
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Times of India. Six other CRPF personnel, including an officer, were also injured in the encounter. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., separate teams of Security Forces (SFs) comprising the 151st and 204th battalions of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), had launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Maoist core areas of Sukma and Bijapur Districts on February 9. On the following day, personnel of the CoBRA, while advancing through the said forested area came under fire from the Maoists, triggering a gun-battle between the two sides, the IGP said, adding that two constables were killed in the gunfight, while six others sustained injuries. The body of a slain Maoist along with a weapon was recovered from the encounter spot, said the IGP, adding that the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 12 
Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific
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Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police arrested the five ISJK militant associates, identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani, Nasir Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Khan, Irfan Ahmad Pathan, residents of Gundipora village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and Ali Mohd Bhat, resident of Warihama village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and seized arms and ammunition and other incriminating material from their possession. Police said that on preliminary enquiry it was found that these militant associates were affiliated with ISJK and involved in providing shelter and logistic support to militants.
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February - 12 
Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrative unit) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jhark
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Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrative unit) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres belonged to ‘Maharaj Pramanik squad’ of CPI-Maoist, and were identified as Sagar Mahto, Jagdish Mahato, Abhishek Kumar Sinha and Gunlal Mahato. As per the report, Sagar Mahto is a resident of Bandhgaon under Kharsawan Police Station limits in the District and a special associate of Maharaj Pramanik. Jagdish Mahto is a resident of Sini Tola Palasdih in Sini area in the District. Abhishek Kumar Sinha hails from Harharguttu, Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District and is an illegal supplier of ammunition. He is originally a resident of Bariarpur in Munger District of Bihar. Gunlal Mahato is a resident of Serengada in Kuchai Police Station limits in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Karthik S., said: “We received information that Maharaj Pramanik is trying to get ammunitions and weapons apart from explosives and cylinders to inflict damage on Security Forces (SFs). Once specific input was received, a special team was constituted which arrested the cadres red-handed while exchanging ammunitions. The arrested people include one arms supplier, one middleman and two over ground workers (OGW).”
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February - 13 
The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 13, reports Outlook India. A
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The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 13, reports Outlook India. According to the Police, the joint operation was launched on the basis of intelligence input about the presence of Maoists in the said village. During the search operation, five landmines, four rifles, 40 AK-47s live cartridges, 20 metre wire and other things were seized. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel later defused the landmines.
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February - 14 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when they were travelling on a two-wheeler. “They were ar
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when they were travelling on a two-wheeler. “They were arrested and a grenade was recovered from them,” Police said. The trio were identified as Irfan Ahmad Khan, Mudabir Aijaz and Wahid Ashraf Rather.
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February - 14 
Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Bazipora IV in Hajin Block in Bandip
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Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Bazipora IV in Hajin Block in Bandipora District. However, the grenade didn’t explode.
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February - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the I
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the gun-battle stopped, the SFs recovered the slain body of a Maoist along with one muzzle loading gun and a huge cache of explosives from the spot. The IGP further said, “According to preliminary reports, the killed Maoist was identified as Madvi Sukka, a ‘Militia commander’ of Pentapad village. Police teams have also recovered 1 Bharmar rifle, hand grenades and Pitthu bag from the spot."
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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February - 16 
Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also recovered from a storeroom of the NRL Telepati City 1
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Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also recovered from a storeroom of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump in the District. On February 17, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Imphal West, K Meghachandra, disclosed the modus operandi behind the arrest of three arrestees. Based on specific information, during frisking and checking of suspected vehicles along Imphal-Moreh road, one couple identified as Samukcham Mobi and Huidrom Ningol Lairenlakpam Ongbi Ibemcha was arrested along with eight 1.5 Volt batteries connected in series (usually used to detonate IEDs) concealed in a black plastic polythene bag in the car, adds E-Pao. Their interrogation led to another arrest of Lourembam Bhumeshwor who further revealed the plan of a PLA militant identified as Robertson to conduct IED blast in Telopati area. More explosives were detected in the store room of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump such as an IED fashioned out of a claymore, a remote control, a transistor, two 9-volt batteries, a detonator, 9 mm ammunition and a mobile phone.
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February - 17 
Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle and assorted ammunition from the militant.
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Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle and assorted ammunition from the militant.
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February - 17 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input that the Maoists were holding a meeting under the leadership of ‘politburo member’ M. Venugopal Rao aka Bhupathi in the said area, the C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police initiated a combing operation. On seeing the patrolling team, the Maoists opened fire leading to an exchange of fire between the Police personnel and the Maoists in which a Maoist cadre was killed. While the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained, the Police suspect that at least four to five Maoists were injured in the gun-battle but succeeded in fleeing along with others. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said the Police have recovered a huge cache of arms, including AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and Maoist literature from the spot.
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February - 17 
Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Superintendent of Police (SP), K Meghachandra later to
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Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Superintendent of Police (SP), K Meghachandra later told that during the preliminary probe, it was found that the two persons had received the consignment from a cadre of banned outfit Peoples’ Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Tamu town in Myanmar and were delivering them to a person in Telipati area. Later, based on the inputs provided by the arrested duo Police arrested another suspect.
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February - 19 
On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in field
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On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in fields of Kisan Satnam Singh and his brother Dilbag Singh is believed to be the handiwork of smugglers.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 21 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 21, killed five militants during a search operation after both sides exchanged fire in Shagai area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The CTD said a security operation had been conducted in Shagai ar
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 21, killed five militants during a search operation after both sides exchanged fire in Shagai area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The CTD said a security operation had been conducted in Shagai area after information was received about the suspected militants’ whereabouts. Explosive material and weapons, including three suicide vests, two pistols, two grenades and three SMGs, were recovered from militants.
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February - 22 
Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in t
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Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in the District after reports of presence of militants in the area. Two militants were killed in the exchange of fire that broke out during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They slain militants are identified as Naveed Ahmad Bhat alias Furqan and Aqib Yaseen Bhat, both residents of from Qoimoh in Kulgam District.
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February - 22 February - 23
An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police, along with an accomplice, Md Illiyas Hembram, fro
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An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police, along with an accomplice, Md Illiyas Hembram, from Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 22. Koda, who carries a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, is said to be a “lieutenant general” of an armed squad of the outfit, was admitted in Sadar hospital after he complained of chest pain and died during treatment. Hembram, was wanted in over a dozen Naxal-related incidents in Jamui district on the Jharkhand border. An AK-47 assault rifle, an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and live cartridges were seized from their possession.
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February - 23 
On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance Factories. The cartridges are believed to be used
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On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance Factories. The cartridges are believed to be used in modern long-range weapons.
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February - 23 
Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff about the movement of the Maoists in the region, a jo
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Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff about the movement of the Maoists in the region, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF), Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Border Security Force (BSF) had launched a combing operation in Panabadi, Kamalabandh, Bailguda and Urlapadu area in the District, bordering Andhra Pradesh. During the search operation, the joint team recovered a gun, a rifle, hand grenades, electronic detonators, bulletproof metal plate, and explosives along with several items used by the Maoists. The items were recovered from three drums which were buried under the earth. Police suspected that the camp was being used by the Nandpur Area Committee of Koraput Division of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 23 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23, killed five militants during an encounter within Regi Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Pakistan Today. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the CTD Police station, 10
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23, killed five militants during an encounter within Regi Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Pakistan Today. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the CTD Police station, 10 to 12 alleged militants entered Pakistan from Afghanistan to carry out attacks in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand and Malakand areas. The CTD after getting intelligence report about the presence of the alleged militants launched an operation, officials said. The alleged militants instead of surrendering opened fire at the law enforcement personnel. CTD officials retaliated firing in which five alleged militants were killed, the FIR added. The rest of the alleged militants managed to escape in the cover of darkness. Three suicide jackets, three submachine guns, two pistols, two hand grenades and walkie-talkie set were recovered from the possession of slain militants. The slain militants were identified as Manan and Niaz Ali from Peshawar, Adnan from Khyber District, Azizullah from Malakand District and Jamil Ahmad from Dir District.
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February - 24 February - 25
Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, reports The Assam Tribune. “This was the biggest rec
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, reports The Assam Tribune. “This was the biggest recruitment module of recent times of ULFA(I). We apprehended four hardcore cadres and four minor recruits from different places of Tinsukia in a marathon operation that continued for two days and two nights since Monday,” an unnamed senior official said. “Along with them, four minor cadre recruits, all of whom are below 15 years, were rescued. The operation was conducted at various places such as Makum, Digboi and Kakopathar,” the source said. SFs recovered two 7.65 mm pistols, one .22 mm pistol, a number of live bullets, three ULFA-I flags and a pair of jungle shoes were seized, he added.
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February - 26 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving infor
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving information about the presence of the Maoists in the said forest, the STF personnel had launched a search operation. After the gun-battle, the SFs destroyed the Maoist camp and also recovered a country-made firearm from the spot.
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February - 26 
An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoi
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An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoist camp following the gun-battle and have recovered a country-made firearm and material of daily use from the spot.
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February - 28 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, Shopian Police along with Security Forces (SFs) car
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, Shopian Police along with Security Forces (SFs) carried out searches in Bongam area and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from the residential house of one individual identified as Naseer Ahmad Mantoo (50).
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February - 29 
An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recovered from him. The arrestee was identified as Rezz
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An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recovered from him. The arrestee was identified as Rezzak Ali.
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February - 29 
Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, reports The Times of India. The arrested couriers have
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Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, reports The Times of India. The arrested couriers have been identified as, P. Saraiah (45), resident of Nimmalagudem in Kistaram Mandal of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh, K. Murali (24) and K. Nageswara Rao (40) of Dabbanootala village in Dummugudem Mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh, K Sammaiah (26) of Veerabhadrapuram village in Dummugudem Mandal and J. Hanumanthu (28) of Toggudem in Paloncha Mandal. As per the report, they were arrested during a vehicle check in the said village while they were transporting explosives stolen from stone crushing units to Maoist cadres. The Police have recovered 40 gelatin sticks, 40 detonators and 27 explosive boosters from their possession.
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March - 1 
Four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested by Police in Budgam District of J&K on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The four OGWs were identified as Muzamil Nabi, Umer Ajaz, both residents of Kanihama, Rouf Bhat and Ishfaq Bhat, both residents of Kantebagh in Sanoor Kali Pora, and recovered incri
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Four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested by Police in Budgam District of J&K on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The four OGWs were identified as Muzamil Nabi, Umer Ajaz, both residents of Kanihama, Rouf Bhat and Ishfaq Bhat, both residents of Kantebagh in Sanoor Kali Pora, and recovered incriminating materials including arms and ammunition from their possession. Police said all the four OGWs were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to the militants operating in the areas of Magam in Budgam.
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March - 1 
On March 1, a hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yunga Aung faction (NSCN-K YA) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was busted at Panikheti village in Mon District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Two militants were arrested in the operation. Ass
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On March 1, a hideout of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yunga Aung faction (NSCN-K YA) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was busted at Panikheti village in Mon District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. Two militants were arrested in the operation. Assam Rifles adds that one ULFA-I and one NSCN-K YA militant was arrested in the operation. A pistol, a .303 rifle and three rounds of ammunition were recovered as well.
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March - 1 
Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Barzulla-Chanapora road under Saddar Police Station in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a credible input, Police intercepted a militant borne Santro vehicle on Barzulla-Chanapora road,
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Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants from Barzulla-Chanapora road under Saddar Police Station in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a credible input, Police intercepted a militant borne Santro vehicle on Barzulla-Chanapora road, and arrested Vakeel Ahmed Bhat alias Abu Zarrar and Omar Ismail Das, both residents of Bijbehara in Anantnag District. SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
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March - 1 
Three United Liberation Front of Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested from Moran in Dibrugarh District on March 1, tweets Eastern Army Command. The Shillong Times adds that one kilogram of explosives was recovered from the arrestees.
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Three United Liberation Front of Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested from Moran in Dibrugarh District on March 1, tweets Eastern Army Command. The Shillong Times adds that one kilogram of explosives was recovered from the arrestees.
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March - 2 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested along with explosives from Barabandha forest under Madanpur Rampur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on March 2, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre has been identified as Ghana Majhi (30), a resident of Sik
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested along with explosives from Barabandha forest under Madanpur Rampur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on March 2, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre has been identified as Ghana Majhi (30), a resident of Sikuli village in the said District. As per the report, Majhi worked as a ‘militia member’ of Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), B. Gangadhar, on receiving a tip-off, a special team of the Police conducted a search operation in the said forest and arrested Majhi while he was carrying explosive materials, which were to be supplied to the fellow Maoists. The Police also recovered Maoist leaflets and food materials from his possession.
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March - 2 
Assam Police arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant and three linkmen at Chikrajan area in Bordumsa in Tinsukia District of Assam on March 2, reports The Sentinel. One pistol, one magazine and 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestee
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Assam Police arrested one United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant and three linkmen at Chikrajan area in Bordumsa in Tinsukia District of Assam on March 2, reports The Sentinel. One pistol, one magazine and 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Mridul Mahanta alias Nibir Asom, Linkmen Nirab Moran, Dipankar Moran and Sharot Moran.
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March - 3 
A grenade was recovered on March 3, from Soibam Leikai Khanglabung Leirak in Imphal West in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The recovery was made after the grenade was found near the gate of a resident identified as Takhellambam Gopal.
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A grenade was recovered on March 3, from Soibam Leikai Khanglabung Leirak in Imphal West in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The recovery was made after the grenade was found near the gate of a resident identified as Takhellambam Gopal.
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March - 3 
Two women were arrested with explosives from Pallel Bazar in Kakching District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Teresa Maring and M Phungmila. 10 gelatine sticks, 30 detonators and two safety fuses were recovered from the arrestees. In a follow up action 20 more G
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Two women were arrested with explosives from Pallel Bazar in Kakching District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Teresa Maring and M Phungmila. 10 gelatine sticks, 30 detonators and two safety fuses were recovered from the arrestees. In a follow up action 20 more Gelatine sticks and 217 pieces of detonators along with four safety fuses were recovered from a house in Pallel Bazar in Kakching District.
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March - 4 
Police recovered six mines from crowded ways of the Nuristan Province
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Police recovered six mines from crowded ways of the Nuristan Province
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March - 5 
Security in North and East has been tightened since March 5 following the arrest of six prominent former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on charges of planning to assassinate a prominent Tamil politician in the North, reports Daily Mirror. Military intelligence and Terrorist Investiga
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Security in North and East has been tightened since March 5 following the arrest of six prominent former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on charges of planning to assassinate a prominent Tamil politician in the North, reports Daily Mirror. Military intelligence and Terrorist Investigations Department jointly raided a safe house in the North and found some latest communication equipment and a stock of powerful explosives. The sources said, initially, an ex-LTTE cadre who is currently holding a German passport was taken into custody and later the remaining suspects were arrested after the raid on the safe house. Preliminary investigations revealed that former LTTE leaders and supporters, who were residing in western and south East Asian countries had provided financial assistance to the group.
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March - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Patkalbeda and Tadokee village areas in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 6, reports ANI. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (A
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Patkalbeda and Tadokee village areas in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 6, reports ANI. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Kirtan Rathore, "Security Forces recovered four IEDs in the said areas and defused them safely."
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March - 6 
Security Forces (SFs), on March 6, recovered three live hand grenades in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), where militants recently opened fire, in which a Special Police Officer (SPO) and a civilian were killed and a Policeman was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. On a t
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Security Forces (SFs), on March 6, recovered three live hand grenades in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), where militants recently opened fire, in which a Special Police Officer (SPO) and a civilian were killed and a Policeman was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. On a tip-off, SFs conducted searches in an orchard at Krankshivan in Sopore area, and recovered the three hand grenades. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the encounter incident on March 4, in which SPO Wajahat Ahmad Bhat of Wagoora Kreeri, and the civilian identified as Umar Subhan (22) was killed at Warpora Police post in Sopore area in Baramulla District of J&K.
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March - 7 
On March 7, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, ‘sergeant major’ Ngijong Mungrey, in between the Tirap river and New Longtoi area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. SFs recovered an AK-47 assault
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On March 7, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, ‘sergeant major’ Ngijong Mungrey, in between the Tirap river and New Longtoi area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. SFs recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, along with ammunition, combat dress and a mobile phone was recovered from the militant’s possession.
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March - 8 
The Security Forces also recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which the Taliban militants had planted between Margeen Tapa and Alam Khel areas of Balkh District in Balkh Province, reports Khama News Agency.
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The Security Forces also recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which the Taliban militants had planted between Margeen Tapa and Alam Khel areas of Balkh District in Balkh Province, reports Khama News Agency.
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March - 9 
On March 9 Police recovered a cache of ammunition from a forest in Khowrang in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. An SLR rifle, six rounds of ammunition, 7.65mm pistol, two rounds of ammunition a Chinese grenade were recovered.
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On March 9 Police recovered a cache of ammunition from a forest in Khowrang in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. An SLR rifle, six rounds of ammunition, 7.65mm pistol, two rounds of ammunition a Chinese grenade were recovered.
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March - 9 
The two militants killed by Security Force (SFs) in an encounter in Reban Gund Bahram village in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) Shopian District of J&K on March 9, were identified as Shabir Ahmad Malik alias Abu Maviya, and Amir Ahmad Dar, reports Daily Excelsior on March 10. Malik, a resident of Tun
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The two militants killed by Security Force (SFs) in an encounter in Reban Gund Bahram village in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) Shopian District of J&K on March 9, were identified as Shabir Ahmad Malik alias Abu Maviya, and Amir Ahmad Dar, reports Daily Excelsior on March 10. Malik, a resident of Tungduno Yaripora in Kulgam and had been active since December 2017, and Dar, a resident of Wadina Melhoura who joined militant outfit in 2019. Both were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). During the search at the encounter site, one AK-47, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one AK-47 magazine, one Chinese pistol, one magazine of Chinese pistol and five nine mm live rounds were also recovered.
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March - 11 
An encounter occurred between United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants and Meghalaya Police on March 11, at Bolbokgre village in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The encounter continued for 30 minutes. After the encounter an AK81 rifle with magazin
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An encounter occurred between United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants and Meghalaya Police on March 11, at Bolbokgre village in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The encounter continued for 30 minutes. After the encounter an AK81 rifle with magazine and ammunition two smooth bore rifles, three pistols and other incriminating documents were recovered from the incident area. The Northeast Today adds that the South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Preangshu Pandey when asked about Drishti Rajkhowa’s presence stated that it was confirmed information that Rajhkowa was moving together with six to seven militants. Drishti Rajkhowa is the ‘deputy commander in chief’ of ULFA-I.
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March - 11 
Police neutralized a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module by arresting three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and recovering arms and ammunition in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police official said, following specific information, Police and 50 Rashtri
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Police neutralized a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module by arresting three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and recovering arms and ammunition in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police official said, following specific information, Police and 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a joint operation arrested three OGWs of JeM, who were active in Chadoora in Budgam. “The accused were identified as Dilawar Sofi, a resident of Donniwari and Sameer Yousuf Ganie, a resident of Magreypoora,” he said, adding the identity of the third person has been withheld due to security reasons. He said these OGWs were active in the area for last few months and were involved in various subversive activities and providing shelter and logistic support to militants. “On their disclosure, arms and ammunition, besides other incriminating materials were recovered,” he said.
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March - 11 
The Police personnel recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature, kit bags and other material from a Maoist camp in a forest area in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on March 11, reports Telangana Today. According to the Superinten
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The Police personnel recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature, kit bags and other material from a Maoist camp in a forest area in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on March 11, reports Telangana Today. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, the Police had received information that four teams of the CPI-Maoist had entered into Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Mulugu Districts from neighbouring Chhattisgarh State. Following the information, the Police had launched search operations in the forests of Manuguru, Edulla Bayyaram, Gundala, and Karakagudem in the District. “During the combing operation nearly seven Maoists ran away after spotting the Police leaving behind the material,” the SP said adding that solar panel, pen drives, the material of daily use were among the material seized by the Police.
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March - 12 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on March 12, from Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Assam Tribune.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on March 12, from Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Assam Tribune.
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March - 12 
Police on March 12, neutralised an illegal arms factory at Loglung village in Lower Dibang valley District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. Two individuals identified as Kamge Taid and Sabal Taid were arrested after the incident. According to Police officials, the arms factory has sold aroun
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Police on March 12, neutralised an illegal arms factory at Loglung village in Lower Dibang valley District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports East Mojo. Two individuals identified as Kamge Taid and Sabal Taid were arrested after the incident. According to Police officials, the arms factory has sold around 20 guns, of which four have been recovered. The recovered firearms include one pistol, three 12 bore guns and eight live cartridges, besides tools and equipment used for the manufacturing of illegal weapons
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March - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat at Shutloo village of Rafiabad in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 13, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the report, on receiving a specific information about the presen
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat at Shutloo village of Rafiabad in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 13, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the report, on receiving a specific information about the presence of a group of militants at the said village, a joint team of 32 Rastriya Rifles (RR) of Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). One AK-56 along with 3 magazines, 70 rounds and two grenades were recovered from the incident spot.
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March - 14 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on March 14, in Tuli in Mokokchung District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant’ Raghu Nath Kall. One shot gun rifle, two hand grenades, assorted ammunition and five detonators were reco
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on March 14, in Tuli in Mokokchung District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant’ Raghu Nath Kall. One shot gun rifle, two hand grenades, assorted ammunition and five detonators were recovered from the arrestee.
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March - 14 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) and Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU) of Punjab Police in a joint operation, neutralised a terror module and arrested one suspect, identified as Surinder Singh alias Sikender from his residence at Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on Ma
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) and Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU) of Punjab Police in a joint operation, neutralised a terror module and arrested one suspect, identified as Surinder Singh alias Sikender from his residence at Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab on March 14, reports The Times of India. As per the report, the team raided the hideout in a flat in block B of The Eminence housing society in Singhpura in Zirakpur town in Mohali and recovered one AK-47, one sniper rifle, hand grenades, two pistols and few lakhs of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from the possession of the suspect.
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March - 14 
Jacobabad Police foiled a terror bid and recovered arms and ammunition belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a raid in the Jaghan village of Shikarpur District of Sindh province in Pakistan on March 14, reports The News. As per the report, acting on a tip-off, the Police launched a se
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Jacobabad Police foiled a terror bid and recovered arms and ammunition belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a raid in the Jaghan village of Shikarpur District of Sindh province in Pakistan on March 14, reports The News. As per the report, acting on a tip-off, the Police launched a search operation against the terrorists in the said village. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Jacobabad, Bashir Ahmed Brohi said that they raided a fish farm of Hafeez Pandhrani, who had links with TTP. During the operation, the Police recovered 30 Kilograms of explosives, three rocket launchers, large number of bullets, three pistols, detonators, suicide jackets.
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March - 15 
An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and a team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Forces (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in a forested area at Amapenta village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhatt
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An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and a team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Forces (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in a forested area at Amapenta village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports ANI. As per the report, the Maoists opened fire at the team of the SFs and upon retaliation from the latter, the Maoists fled away from the area leaving behind camping materials, documents, electric wire, detonators, and explosive materials. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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March - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and exchanged fire with a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel out on a combing operation at Bodmeta village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 15, reports The Ti
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and exchanged fire with a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel out on a combing operation at Bodmeta village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 15, reports The Times of India. As per the report, the Maoists opened fire at the team of the SFs and upon retaliation from the latter, the Maoists fled the place. The SFs recovered Maoist literature and defused an IED planted at the site during a search operation.
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March - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) including 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) arrested one militant, during an operation in Bulgam village in Sopore area in Baramulla District of J&K on March 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, “Weapon
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Security Forces (SFs) including 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) arrested one militant, during an operation in Bulgam village in Sopore area in Baramulla District of J&K on March 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, “Weapon and War like stores have been recovered from the militant and further probe in under way. He was part of JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed) module operating in the area.” The militant has been identified as Danish Ahmed Kakroo who hails from Chesti Colony in Baramulla.
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March - 16 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Musaghat area under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a team of the 157th Battalion of BSF
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Musaghat area under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a team of the 157th Battalion of BSF was out on patrolling in the said area to provide security for road construction work when a group of Maoists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and opened indiscriminate fire on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to a gun-battle. The Officer added that a Head Constable, identified as Kripa Shankar, received injuries in the blast while three IEDs were recovered from the incident spot during a search.
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March - 16 
Thirteen bombs including six pressure cooker IEDs were detected and destroyed by a team of Bomb Detection & Disposal Squad (BDDS) of 195 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Jagdalpur Police in a forested area near Ghotia in Jagdalpur Taluka (revenue s
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Thirteen bombs including six pressure cooker IEDs were detected and destroyed by a team of Bomb Detection & Disposal Squad (BDDS) of 195 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Jagdalpur Police in a forested area near Ghotia in Jagdalpur Taluka (revenue sub-division) in Bastar District on March 16, reports ANI. Three arrow bombs, one pipe bomb, one desi mortar bomb, and two petrol bombs were also detected and destroyed.
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March - 16 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police from the outskirts of Konayapalem village at Enkoor in Khammam District of Telangana on March 16, reports Telangana Today. The arrested cadres were identified as Madakam Bhima, Madakam Anda, and Madakam Malla – all res
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police from the outskirts of Konayapalem village at Enkoor in Khammam District of Telangana on March 16, reports Telangana Today. The arrested cadres were identified as Madakam Bhima, Madakam Anda, and Madakam Malla – all residents of Timirigudem Usoor block in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. According to a Police Official, the trio joined CPI-Maoist in 2008. While Bhima was a ‘Grama Rakshana’ Dalam (armed squad) member, Anda and Malla were members of ‘Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sanghatan’ (DAKMS). They used to supply goods to Maoists and provide shelter when they visit villages. The Police recovered 23 detonators and two bundles of wire from their possession.
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March - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms following an exchange of fire in a forested area under Mardum Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports Telangana Today. According to sources, a joint team of District Reserve
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms following an exchange of fire in a forested area under Mardum Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports Telangana Today. According to sources, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were out on a combing operation in the said area while they were fired upon by the Maoists. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated leading to an exchange of fire forcing the Maoists to flee. However, the SFs could arrest two Maoists, identified as Chetram Veko, a key operative and Sudram Veko, a ‘militia platoon commander’, both carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. The SFs also recovered half-a-dozen country-made firearms along with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), five kilograms of pressure cooker bombs and directional bombs.
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March - 17 
On March 17, a cache of weapons was recovered from a forest in Udalguri District of Assam, reports The Northeast Today. An AK-56 Rifle with magazine wit 12 live rounds of ammunition, a rocket launcher with five live rockets, 40 pieces of 36-HE grenades and 111 detonators with wire were recovered.
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On March 17, a cache of weapons was recovered from a forest in Udalguri District of Assam, reports The Northeast Today. An AK-56 Rifle with magazine wit 12 live rounds of ammunition, a rocket launcher with five live rockets, 40 pieces of 36-HE grenades and 111 detonators with wire were recovered.
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March - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) hideout and recovered explosives in the forest area in PulwamaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on March 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Following specific information, a joint search operation was launched by Police, 42 Rashtriya Rifles (
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) hideout and recovered explosives in the forest area in PulwamaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on March 18, reports Daily Excelsior.Following specific information, a joint search operation was launched by Police, 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Buchoo/Kamala forests area of Awantipora and during the operation, SFs busted a militant hideout of the JeMoutfit.
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March - 18 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Maoist camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the Maoist hideout between Tidimaska and Kurusomuhi forest area under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits of Rayagada District of Odisha in India on March 18, reports The Pioneer
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Maoist camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the Maoist hideout between Tidimaska and Kurusomuhi forest area under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits of Rayagada District of Odisha in India on March 18, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving intelligence input about the presence of the Maoists in the area, the security personnel launched a combing operation and recovered four country-made rifles, detonators, gelatin sticks, batteries, wires, and other explosive materials.
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March - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Gampur village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Inspector Genera
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Gampur village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P., a joint team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. "When the patrolling team was cordoning off Gampur forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides," the IGP said adding that after the gun-battle, the body of an unidentified male Maoist was recovered from the spot along with a few muzzle-loading guns and explosives material.
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March - 19 
Pakistan army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and resorted to heavy mortar shelling targeting Indian forward posts in Degwar sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 19, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army soldier Pintu Ghosh was injured in t
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Pakistan army violated the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) and resorted to heavy mortar shelling targeting Indian forward posts in Degwar sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 19, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army soldier Pintu Ghosh was injured in the Pakistani shelling. Also, a mortar shell fired by Pakistan army landed in Jarnaili Mohalla near the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in heart of Poonch town but didn’t explode averting a major tragedy. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army and Police defused the mortar shell safely.
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March - 20 
Another ULFA-I OGW was arrested from New Sumani Tinali area in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Two pistols and ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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Another ULFA-I OGW was arrested from New Sumani Tinali area in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Two pistols and ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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March - 20 
On March 20, another OGW of ULFA-I was arrested near Nagapathar in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Three Kilograms of explosives and two demand notes were recovered from the arrestee.
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On March 20, another OGW of ULFA-I was arrested near Nagapathar in Tinsukia District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Three Kilograms of explosives and two demand notes were recovered from the arrestee.
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The Moga Police have recovered 4.290 kilograms of heroin, of an international market value of INR 210 million from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on March 24, reports The Tribune. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmanbir Singh Gill, one Bagicha
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The Moga Police have recovered 4.290 kilograms of heroin, of an international market value of INR 210 million from the International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab on March 24, reports The Tribune. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmanbir Singh Gill, one Bagicha Singh, a resident of Chugee village in the said District, was arrested by the local Police from Dharamkot bus stand in Moga District with 50 grams of heroin on March 20. During investigation, he revealed that another consignment of more than 2 kilograms of heroin was smuggled from Pakistan into his fields across the fencing along the IB. Following which, Moga Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jangjit Singh and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) staff in-charge Kikkar Singh visited the fields of the accused and recovered four plastic bottles filled with heroin along with a .30 bore pistol. Further investigations revealed that the accused had been getting consignments of contraband from his counterparts in Pakistan for the past few years.
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March - 21 
On March 21 a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested from Yumnam Patlou Thongkhong in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. The arreste was identified as Soibam Malemnganba Meitei. A single barrel gun and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arreste
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On March 21 a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested from Yumnam Patlou Thongkhong in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. The arreste was identified as Soibam Malemnganba Meitei. A single barrel gun and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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March - 21 
On March 21, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was arrested near Geleki in Sivasagar District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Unspecified amount of explosives were recovered from the arrestee.
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On March 21, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) was arrested near Geleki in Sivasagar District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. Unspecified amount of explosives were recovered from the arrestee.
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March - 21 
Police, on March 21, arrested two leaders of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Mahadevdanda Allajor under Chandrapur Municipality in Rautahat District of Province No. 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested cadres are identified as Man Kumar Rai
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Police, on March 21, arrested two leaders of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) from Mahadevdanda Allajor under Chandrapur Municipality in Rautahat District of Province No. 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrested cadres are identified as Man Kumar Rai (39) and Kamal Gurung (38). Gurung is the Rautahat District chairman of the Youth Association affiliated with the CPN-Maoist-Chand. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP),Hem Bahadur Shahi, said, the arrested were engaged in extorting money from businessmen by issuing threats, committing criminal activities and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the premises of Government properties and buildings.Police have recovered a hand grenade, a pistol, two bullets, seven sets of mobile phones and some documents and books from their possession.
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March - 22 
Militants hurled a grenade at a joint naka (barricade) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police at the main chowk in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 22, reports The Hindu. The grenade fell on the roadside and did not explode, a Police official said. Later, it was dispos
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Militants hurled a grenade at a joint naka (barricade) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police at the main chowk in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 22, reports The Hindu. The grenade fell on the roadside and did not explode, a Police official said. Later, it was disposed of by a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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March - 22 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered two Pakistan-made live cartridges from a barbed wire fencing in the Santokh Singh Wala border area of Jalalabad subdivision in Fazilka District of Punjab on March 22, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the second Battalion of the BSF noticed a
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered two Pakistan-made live cartridges from a barbed wire fencing in the Santokh Singh Wala border area of Jalalabad subdivision in Fazilka District of Punjab on March 22, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the second Battalion of the BSF noticed a polythene bag lying in said area containing two live cartridges.
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March - 22 
Three militants were arrested on March 22 following the attack on Border Security Force (BSF) post in Thoubal District in Manipur on the same day, from unspecified locations, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Mohammed Ilyas Khan, Phundreimayum Akram Hussain and Khumukcham Prade
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Three militants were arrested on March 22 following the attack on Border Security Force (BSF) post in Thoubal District in Manipur on the same day, from unspecified locations, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Mohammed Ilyas Khan, Phundreimayum Akram Hussain and Khumukcham Pradeep Luwang. Ilyas Khan is the organisation secretary of Reformist Students’ Front (RSF), a student’s organisation. Seven detonators, explosive chemicals weighing 2.530 kg, one each of electronic circuit, multi-meter with wires, remote control device and batteries were recovered from Mohammed Ilyas Khan.
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March - 23 
Security Forces (SFs), on March 23, busted a module which was trying to revive Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), by arresting six persons and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition from them in Keran sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of J&K
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Security Forces (SFs), on March 23, busted a module which was trying to revive Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), by arresting six persons and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition from them in Keran sector near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said that the arms and ammunition was a fresh consignment and it was kept in a hideout in the foothills of Keran. He further said that the special team was able to arrest four persons identified as Ahtisham Farooq Malik resident of Mumkak Mohalla Batpora, Shafqat Ali Tagoo of Jalalabad, Nisar Ahmad Ganai of Pujipora Krankshivan Sopore and Musaib Hassan Bhat of Mumkak Mohalla Batpora Sopore. Police recovered incriminating materials including one pistol and 12 hand grenades from their possession. During the questioning of the arrestees, they admitted that they were in touch with Pakistani based LeT handler who deputed them to recruit local youth for militant activities in Sopore area. They also revealed that they have received arms and ammunition from one Kabir Lone resident of Keran of Tikker Kupwara. The accused was arrested which led to the arrest of another person identified as Sharafat Khan of Keran Kupwara. On the disclosure of Sharafat Khan, a joint Police party from Police District Sopore and District Kupwara along with 6 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army conducted searches in Keran area of Kupwara and recovered incriminating materials besides arms and ammunition including 8 AK rifles, 25 AK magazines, 750 AK rounds, 9 pistols, 16 pistol magazines, 351 pistol rounds, 77 grenades and 21 detonator fuses.
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March - 23 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a series of 64 interlinked Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in a forested area at Sahiyari village under Madanpur Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on March 23,
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a series of 64 interlinked Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in a forested area at Sahiyari village under Madanpur Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on March 23, reports Outlook India. According to a Senior Official, a joint team of 153rd Battalion of the CRPF and its elite force Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit was out on a combing operation in the area when they detected the circuit trap of the IEDs.
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March - 23 
The personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered nine kilograms of heroin in separate incidents in Punjab on March 23, reports The Tribune. In one incident, personnel of CIA and BSF recovered 4.27 kilograms of heroin from an area close to the border out
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The personnel of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered nine kilograms of heroin in separate incidents in Punjab on March 23, reports The Tribune. In one incident, personnel of CIA and BSF recovered 4.27 kilograms of heroin from an area close to the border outpost Bareke along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District. According to the Officials, the consignment was stored in four plastic bottles. A China-made pistol was also seized along with the contraband. In another incident, the BSF troopers recovered three packets of heroin weighing around 3.25 kilograms in the Abohar sector in Fazilka District of the State. Another 1.48 kilograms of heroin were recovered from Behram Shersingh Wala village at Guruharsahai city in Ferozepur District. Also, a person, identified as Gurdev Singh was arrested in this connection in the District.
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March - 23 
Afghan Security Forces recovered an IED in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, in Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on March 23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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Afghan Security Forces recovered an IED in Jalalabad city, the provincial capital, in Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on March 23, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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March - 25 March - 26
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge quantity of heroin from International Border (IB) in Punjab in separate incidents, reports The Tribune on March 27. In one incident, the 29 Battalion of BSF recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 millionin the international market
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered a huge quantity of heroin from International Border (IB) in Punjab in separate incidents, reports The Tribune on March 27. In one incident, the 29 Battalion of BSF recovered five kilograms of heroin worth INR 250 millionin the international market from IB in Ferozepur District on March 26. Also, the BSF recovered an imported pistol along with the consignment. In another incident, the BSF had recovered 8.980 kilograms heroin along with arms and ammunition from IB in the District on March 25.
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March - 25 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on March 25 arrested five militants Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) during a raid at Rojhan in Rajanpur District of Punjab, reports Outlook India. The CTD personnel raided the hideouts of the militants who were planning to attack security personnel.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on March 25 arrested five militants Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) during a raid at Rojhan in Rajanpur District of Punjab, reports Outlook India. The CTD personnel raided the hideouts of the militants who were planning to attack security personnel. Some seven kg explosive material, detonators, safety fuses, prima cord, and two Kalashnikov rifles and bullets have been recovered from their possession.
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March - 26 
Afghan Security Forces detected and safely detonated a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Sayed Karam district Paktia Province, reports Khaama News Agency on March 27.
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Afghan Security Forces detected and safely detonated a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) in Sayed Karam district Paktia Province, reports Khaama News Agency on March 27.
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March - 28 
On March 28, Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of an unspecified militant group was arrested from Pattan area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The OGWs were identified as Showkat Molvi and Showkat Yatoo. Both OGWs were facilitating infiltration a
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On March 28, Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of an unspecified militant group was arrested from Pattan area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The OGWs were identified as Showkat Molvi and Showkat Yatoo. Both OGWs were facilitating infiltration and providing logistics for militants. Police sources said that they have recovered one pistol, one grenade, six pistol rounds and rounds of AK 47 from the arrestees, adds Brighter Kashmir.
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March - 30 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests between Pakhanjur and Mahla villages under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 30, reports Telangana To
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests between Pakhanjur and Mahla villages under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 30, reports Telangana Today. According to the sources, the SFs were engaged in search and combing operations in the said forests when they spotted the IEDs and defused them on the spot.
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March - 31 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Kaththokwa forest under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, reports United News of India. As per the report, on receiving input about the prese
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Kaththokwa forest under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, reports United News of India. As per the report, on receiving input about the presence of some members of Rabindra Ganjhu Squad of CPI-Maoist in the said forest, the Police initiated a patrolling. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha, the Maoists opened fire at the Police team leading to a gun-battle in which a Maoist was killed whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Also, the Police recovered arms and ammunition from the incident spot and a search operation is underway, the SP added.
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March - 31 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was planted by militants was recovered near a Border Security Force (BSF) post in WangjingTekchamLeikai in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED contained RDX and was later safely disposed of. Earlier on March 22 another IED was re
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was planted by militants was recovered near a Border Security Force (BSF) post in WangjingTekchamLeikai in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED contained RDX and was later safely disposed of. Earlier on March 22 another IED was recovered near a BSF post in the same locality.
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March - 31 
Security Forces (SFs), on March 31, busted two militant hideouts in two different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC),Keran and Pingla Teethwal, in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior.The operation at Pingla Teethwa
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Security Forces (SFs), on March 31, busted two militant hideouts in two different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC),Keran and Pingla Teethwal, in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior.The operation at Pingla Teethwal was launched last evening in the forest area after specific inputs about a militant hideout in the area, in which a militant hideout was unearthed and huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered by Army’s 17 Bihar Unit in Pingla Teethwal in Tangdhar area. Recoveries included 2 pistols, 3 magazines and 33 live rounds.In the other operation launched jointly by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and Army, a special team dispatched from Kupwara towards Keran after receiving specific inputs about the accumulation of arms and ammunition in the forest area of Keran sector, led to the recovery of huge cache of arms and ammunition.
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April - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in an exchange of fire with a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, has been identified as Dineshwar Oraon alias Dinu Oraon (23), a resident of RoradChapar To
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in an exchange of fire with a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, has been identified as Dineshwar Oraon alias Dinu Oraon (23), a resident of RoradChapar Toli under Peshrar Police Station limits in Lohardaga District of the State, reports The Telegraph on April 2. As per the report, Oraon was an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist and carried a cash reward of INR 200,000 on his head. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha, said, “Oraon was wanted in at least nine cases registered against him in Gumla and Lohardaga Districts.” Further, a Police Official added that the team also recovered a semi-automatic 303 rifle as well as 105 rounds of ammunition, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in milk cans and other weapons-related equipment from the incident site.
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April - 1 
On April 1, the Police detected a car packed explosive in a crowded area of Khost city of Khost Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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On April 1, the Police detected a car packed explosive in a crowded area of Khost city of Khost Province, reports bhaktarnews.com.
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April - 2 April - 3
On the intervening night of April 2 and April 3, Police carried out separate raids in Kupwara and Baramulla Districts in which three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested. Azad Ahmad Bhat of Shalpore in Langate was arrested in Kupwara District. Other two arrested are: Altaf Baba of Rafiabad in So
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On the intervening night of April 2 and April 3, Police carried out separate raids in Kupwara and Baramulla Districts in which three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested. Azad Ahmad Bhat of Shalpore in Langate was arrested in Kupwara District. Other two arrested are: Altaf Baba of Rafiabad in Sopore in Baramulla, and Irshad Ahmad of Silikote in Uri in Baramulla. During searches, SFs seized a sizeable number of arms and ammunition, besides several Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT) letter pads from them. During questioning, Police learnt that the LeT affiliates were motivating the youth of the area to join militancy by providing them with arms and ammunition. “They also supplied weapons to some who had recently joined the outfit and were operating in Handwara,” a Police officer said. Based on the information provided by the OGWs, a joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 30 RR, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 92 Bn and Handwara Police launched a search operation in Gund Chogal village in Handwara early on April 3, and arrested the four militants, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Chopan, Mudasir Ahmad Pandit, Mohammad Rafi Sheikh and Burhan Mushtaq Wani — all from Langate tehsil (revenue unit) in Kupwara. The SFs also recovered three AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, 332 AK rounds, 12 hand grenades, three pistols, six pistol magazines, 24 pistol rounds and letter pads of the outfit from the possession of the arrested militants.
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April - 3 
Afghan National Police (ANP) recovered and naturalized eight rounds of different types of mines planted by Taliban militants in undisclosed areas in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on April 4.
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Afghan National Police (ANP) recovered and naturalized eight rounds of different types of mines planted by Taliban militants in undisclosed areas in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on April 4.
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April - 4 
Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP
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Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said, "During the operation there were jawans (troopers) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 170 and 60 battalions posted in West Singhbhum and 94 battalion from the adjoining Khunti district beside the district police jawans.The personnel rushed to the Chirung village by maintaining social distancing and encircled the village where about 25 rebels were holding meeting with the villagers. But as the police and para-military forces reached, the rebels started firing at the troops. After an initial exchange of fire from both the sides for about an hour, the naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] started backtracking and finally fled the scene." After the rebels fled the scene, the SFs carried out a search operation and found the bullet-ridden bodies of three women Maoists,beside those bodies were lying three rifles."During the search, we found over 500 rounds of bullets, arrow bombs, two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), medicines, naxal literature from the scene, suggesting that the rebels belonging to Suresh Munda squad of the CPI-Maoist were at the Chirung village for motivating the villagers for joining the naxalism," SP, Mahatha pointed out.Intelligence sources maintained that the Naxalshave once again started influencing the local residents to come to the fold of the naxalism, said a senior intelligence officer. He said the rebels are targeting areas in Sonua, Goelkera and Porahat region of West Singhbhum.
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April - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered live Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a heavy amount of ammunition from Bihar-Jharkhand borders on April 5, reports All India Radio. As per the report, the State Police Forces of Jharkhand and Bihar, as well as personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRP
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered live Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a heavy amount of ammunition from Bihar-Jharkhand borders on April 5, reports All India Radio. As per the report, the State Police Forces of Jharkhand and Bihar, as well as personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint search operation, recovered four IEDs of 20 kilograms each and ammunition from the Garudabad area under Chakai Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar and Bhatuakurha river area under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand.
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April - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Idel Khel village in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan on April 7, reports The Express Tribune. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Publ
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Idel Khel village in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan on April 7, reports The Express Tribune. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “Four terrorists were killed while trying to escape the cordon. A cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered.” The identity of the slain terrorists is yet to be ascertained.
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April - 7 
Three terrorists were killed in another operation on a terrorist hideout in Mohmand District of KP on April 7, reports The Express Tribune. The SFs also recovered Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs), night vision sights, extremist literature and Indian origin medicines from the hideout. The identity
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Three terrorists were killed in another operation on a terrorist hideout in Mohmand District of KP on April 7, reports The Express Tribune. The SFs also recovered Improvised Explosive Devices(IEDs), night vision sights, extremist literature and Indian origin medicines from the hideout. The identity of the slain terrorists is yet to be established.
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April - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched around Shimlaran Nallah in Chandoosa area of Baramulla late on April 8, following information abo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched around Shimlaran Nallah in Chandoosa area of Baramulla late on April 8, following information about presence of militants there, during which, one JeM militant, identified as Bashir Ahmad Beigh, was arrested along with one AK-47 rifle and some ammunition in his possession.
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April - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, re
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, reports Outlook India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Inderjit Mahata, on receiving information about the presence of the Maoist squad led by Lodaro Lohar in the said forest, the personnel comprising the jawans (troopers) of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded the area. The Maoists began indiscriminate firing after they sighted the SFs and a gun-battle ensued. No casualty was reported in the encounter as the Maoists retreated into the forest leaving behind the explosives.
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April - 13 
Police arrested five Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Sopore area in Tujar and Harwan in Baramulla District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.One Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) gun, one UBGL grenade and 5 hand grenades and other incriminating material were
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Police arrested five Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Sopore area in Tujar and Harwan in Baramulla District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.One Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) gun, one UBGL grenade and 5 hand grenades and other incriminating material were recovered from their possession, Police said, adding that the arrested OGWs are also involved in a case registered in Bomai Police Station.The OGWs have been identified as Arif Billa, Sartaj Ahmad Sheikh, Nissar Ahmad Lone, Mohammad Murtaza Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad.Police said that they were involved in grenade throwing incident on a civilian in January, and were also working for the LeT.
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April - 15 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Namdailong village in Cachar District of Assam on April 15, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Nambipou. The arrestee confessed that he had joined Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Feb
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Namdailong village in Cachar District of Assam on April 15, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Nambipou. The arrestee confessed that he had joined Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in February 2016 and then in 2018 joined NSCN-K. One .22 mm pistol, one magazine and seven rounds of .22 mm ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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April - 15 
The Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on April 15 shot dead two militants in an encounter in the suburb of Swat Town (Swat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. Taking action on the intelligence reports about the presence of some wanted militants in the area, the CTD conducted a securi
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The Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on April 15 shot dead two militants in an encounter in the suburb of Swat Town (Swat District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. Taking action on the intelligence reports about the presence of some wanted militants in the area, the CTD conducted a security operation. The Security Forces shot dead the militants when they were trying to enter in Swat from Dir District. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the dead militants.
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April - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) discovered and defused a roadside bomb in Surkh Rod District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on April 16.
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The Security Forces (SFs) discovered and defused a roadside bomb in Surkh Rod District in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on April 16.
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April - 17 
Arms and ammunition were recovered by Assam Rifles (AR) from Old Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times on April 18.The recovered weapons included AK-56 rifle with magazine, 18 rounds of live ammunition, a rifle cover and combat fatigues. The weapons are
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Arms and ammunition were recovered by Assam Rifles (AR) from Old Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times on April 18.The recovered weapons included AK-56 rifle with magazine, 18 rounds of live ammunition, a rifle cover and combat fatigues. The weapons are suspected to have been hidden by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘major’ Khampong Jugli.
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April - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snat
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Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snatched their weapons from village Tandar in Dachhan area of Kishtwar District of J&K on April 13, 2020. SFs have recovered two weapons snatched by the militants from the SPOs including one AK-74 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, from the possession of slain militants.Both the slain militants were fresh recruits of HM and had been motivated into militancy by longest surviving HM ‘commander’ of Kishtwar, Jehangir Saroori. The slain militants have been identified as Basharat Hussain son of Ghulam Qadir Gainoo and Ashiq Hussain son of Bashir Ahmed, both residents of Tander in Dachhan.
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April - 17 
Mohammad Abdullah, Taliban ‘military in-charge’ was killed by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Aab Band District in Ghazni province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on April 18. Ahmad Khan Sirat, spokesman for Police chief of Ghazni, said, the ASFs succeeded to discover and neutralize four round
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Mohammad Abdullah, Taliban ‘military in-charge’ was killed by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Aab Band District in Ghazni province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on April 18. Ahmad Khan Sirat, spokesman for Police chief of Ghazni, said, the ASFs succeeded to discover and neutralize four rounds of different type of mines in crowded areas in the Province.
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence in
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence inputs about the presence of some Maoist rebels from Odisha in the forests of Chintalnar-Mundwal villages under Puspal Police Station limits, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched the operation on April 17. “When the patrolling team was cordoning off the jungles near the location on Friday evening, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides,” he said. During a search of the spot conducted later, the body of a male Maoist rebel along with a .315 bore firearm, a tiffin bomb, two hand grenades, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, Maoist literature and items of daily use were recovered, the IGP added.The slain Maoist has been identified as Podiyam Kama alias Nagesh, who was active as an ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ in Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists. Nagesh, a native of Bhejji area of Sukma, had been working in Kalimela LOS (Local Organisation Squad) on AOBSZC since the last six years, the IGP said.
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April - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian identified as, Raj Kishore Gope (35), a resident of Bhalurungi village after suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Sarjamburu forest under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 19, r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian identified as, Raj Kishore Gope (35), a resident of Bhalurungi village after suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Sarjamburu forest under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha, “About 20 Maoists intercepted Gope in the forest area while he was returning home late in the evening and shot him. Before fleeing, the rebels also planted three Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows near the body to target the Police.” On receiving the killing news, a police team accompanied by paramilitary forces rushed to the spot and recovered the body while the IED-fitted arrows were defused by a bomb detection and disposal squad (BDS), the SP added.
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April - 19 
Four militants belonging to Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) were arrested in a joint operation by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Special Investigation Unit Police in Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 19, reports The Express Tribune.The
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Four militants belonging to Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) were arrested in a joint operation by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Special Investigation Unit Police in Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 19, reports The Express Tribune.The militants were identified as Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Bilal alias Fida, Muhammad Waseem and Muhammad Amir. Detonators, remote controls, improvised explosive device receivers, hand grenades, Kalashnikovs and other weapons were recovered based on their revelations.According to law enforcement agencies, the militants had recently arrived in Karachi after receiving training in Afghanistan. They had reportedly also carried out reconnaissance of the city court, police training centre, intelligence agency offices and the Pakistan Stock Exchange.The militants revealed during initial interrogation that they were led by Muhammad Hanif alias Zarrar alias Ayub, who is currently in Afghanistan.They reportedly claimed that their other accomplices were also hiding in Karachi and they had facilitated them with money, conveyance and shelter.
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April - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two OGWs of JeM were arrested on a specific information received by Police, as they were plannin
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two OGWs of JeM were arrested on a specific information received by Police, as they were planning attacks on the SFs near Wachi Petrol Pump in Shopian District. “A naka was immediately established near Wachi Petrol Pump. They tried to flee from the spot but police, Army and CRPF deployed at the spot overpowered both the suspects and detained them”, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said.The duo has been identified as Uzair Ahmed Dar (16), son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar of Wandina, and Zahoor Ahmed Koka (26), son of Ghulam Mohammad Koka of Meloura.A pistol was recovered from Uzair Dar and two grenades from possession of Zahoor Koka. During interrogation, they admitted of the planning to attack SFs and for that they were provided arms and ammunition by the JeM. Police along with two Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army arrested two OGWs of HM during checking at Beerwah in Budgam District.They were arrested on the basis of credible inputs about their movement in an areaat Malpura, and have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Rashid Dar of Wadwan in Budgam, and Farooq Ahmad Malla son of Ghulam Muhammad Malla of Hardu Mallpora in Beerwah.Police said that during checking, incriminating material have also been recovered from their possession.
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April - 21 
On April 21, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered arms and ammunition near Kunsa village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arms and ammunition reportedly belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Yung Aung faction. 170 rounds of AK-47 rifles and two
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On April 21, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered arms and ammunition near Kunsa village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arms and ammunition reportedly belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Yung Aung faction. 170 rounds of AK-47 rifles and two magazines were recovered during the search.
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April - 21 
Afghan National Army troopers destroyed bases of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) located in Ghoraki area of Momandara district in Nangarhar province, reports Tolo News on April 22.“Our heroic security forces were able to clear these bases of fighters as soon as possible. We have also seized dozens of sma
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Afghan National Army troopers destroyed bases of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) located in Ghoraki area of Momandara district in Nangarhar province, reports Tolo News on April 22.“Our heroic security forces were able to clear these bases of fighters as soon as possible. We have also seized dozens of small arms and heavy weapons,” said Brig. Gen. Mohammad Karim Niazi, a commander of the ANA in Nangarhar.
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April - 22 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to t
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to the Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, following intelligence reports on the congregation of armed Maoists at the said forest near Tulsi pahad hill, personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Malkangiri had launched “cordon and search” operations in the area. During the operation, the SFs discovered a secret camp of the Maoists and on seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire at them leading to an exchange of fire. While taking advantage of the hilly terrain near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, the Maoists at the spot managed to escape, however, they left behind goods they were using, including explosive materials that were seized by the SFs.
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April - 22 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops of theBSF got alertafter observing the movement of some suspicious persons ahead of the border security fencenear the post and challenged them. Although the miscreants fled towards the Pakistanterritory, the troopers recovered the contraband along with one pistol and 24 cartridges from the spot.
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April - 22 April - 23
Five United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from a house in Tarai village in Charaideo District of Assam on April 22, reports outlook. The house owner was also arrested. Later on, April 23, arms and ammunition were recovered from the adjacent area of arrest. Th
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Five United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from a house in Tarai village in Charaideo District of Assam on April 22, reports outlook. The house owner was also arrested. Later on, April 23, arms and ammunition were recovered from the adjacent area of arrest. The recovered items include three assault rifles along with eight magazines and 323 rounds of ammunition, a Russian-made 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine and two bullets, a 0.22 mm pistol with one magazine and two bullets, two kg of a "gelatin-like" explosives material, seven pieces of cordtex wire (detonating cord) and 16 pieces of detonators. ApurbaGogoi, SimantaGogoi, BirajAsom, LakshyajitGogoi and Sidhartha Gogoi. The arrest came ahead of Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal''s scheduled visit to Charaideo District scheduled on April 23.
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April - 22 
Afghan Security Forces killed six Taliban militants repulsed a militant attack on security posts in Qarabagh District in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 23. SFs recovered a PKM machine gun and an Ak-47 assault rifle.
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Afghan Security Forces killed six Taliban militants repulsed a militant attack on security posts in Qarabagh District in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 23. SFs recovered a PKM machine gun and an Ak-47 assault rifle.
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April - 23 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from a checkpoint in Nihama in Kulgam District of J&K on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Shakir Alie of Damhal Hanjipora of the District.Police said that a hand grenade, one handgun and six rounds of ammuni
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from a checkpoint in Nihama in Kulgam District of J&K on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Shakir Alie of Damhal Hanjipora of the District.Police said that a hand grenade, one handgun and six rounds of ammunition compatible with the handgun have been recovered from his possession.
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April - 23 
On April 23, another NSCN-IM militant was arrested near Titabor in Jorahat District, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘major’ Nyaoba Konyak alias Nweypa. He was involved in extortion and abduction. Two pistols were recovered from the arrested militant.
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On April 23, another NSCN-IM militant was arrested near Titabor in Jorahat District, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘major’ Nyaoba Konyak alias Nweypa. He was involved in extortion and abduction. Two pistols were recovered from the arrested militant.
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April - 23 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April 23, reports Kalinga TV. No casualty was reported in the incident. As per the report, acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists, the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel launched a combing operation in the said forest. When the SFs discovered a Maoist camp in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two parties. Although the Maoists managed to escape from the spot, they left behind their belongings, including some explosives and other items. A senior Police Official said, “We have seized tents, water containers, food items and clothes. Some live bullets were also recovered from the spot,” adding that the combing operations will continue in the region.
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April - 24 
On April 24, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Lalpahara in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sangai Express. A pistol and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee identified as ‘private’ Raji Brama.
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On April 24, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Lalpahara in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sangai Express. A pistol and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee identified as ‘private’ Raji Brama.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hila Gowari area of Gundna Block (administrative unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 24, reports Daily Excelsior.As per Police, based on specific inputs, the troops of 10 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Spec
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hila Gowari area of Gundna Block (administrative unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 24, reports Daily Excelsior.As per Police, based on specific inputs, the troops of 10 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Doda Police busted a natural hideout in Hila Gowari area of Gundna, and recovered one AK-90 rifle, one AK 56 rifle, two magazines, one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, 3 Chinese grenades and 570 live cartridges of ÀK 47 from the hideout.
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April - 24 
Two Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militants were killed in an encounter on April 24 at Dugudisa Reserve forest in Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. An AK rifle, one M-16 Rifle and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The Week adds that though DNLA
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Two Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militants were killed in an encounter on April 24 at Dugudisa Reserve forest in Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. An AK rifle, one M-16 Rifle and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The Week adds that though DNLA is supplied with weapons by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K).
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April - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inp
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forest, a team of SFs led by Tongpal Station House Officer (SHO) Vijay Patel had launched an operation. As the team was advancing in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides in which two Maoists were killed. While the dead body of one Maoist, identified as Mahadev, the ‘section commander’ of CPI-Maoist's ‘platoon number 31’ who carried a cash reward of INR 300,000 on his head was recovered on April 25, the slain body of another unidentified Maoist was recovered on April 26. The SFs also recovered a 315-bore rifle, ammunition, explosives, and items of daily use from the encounter site.
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April - 26 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction militants were arrested near Yoching in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as ‘sergeant’ Kabato Sema and ‘sergeant’ Lokivi Sema. A pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition and INR 25,00
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction militants were arrested near Yoching in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as ‘sergeant’ Kabato Sema and ‘sergeant’ Lokivi Sema. A pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition and INR 25,000 were recovered from the arrestees.
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April - 26 
Nine militants and two soldiers killed while five other soldiers sustained injuries during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 26, reports Daily Times. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Sec
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Nine militants and two soldiers killed while five other soldiers sustained injuries during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 26, reports Daily Times. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security Forces (SFs) conducted an IBO on credible information about the presence of terrorists in Khaisura and Dossali areas. ISPR further said that during the exchange of fire, nine militants were killed, and one arrested, however, two soldiers embraced martyrdom and at least five soldiers sustained injuries. A cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered during the search of the area.
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April - 27 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested from Ramgaizang and Chamtila in Cachar District of Assam on April 27, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as David Jeme and Insalung. A pistol and ammunition along with five detonators were recov
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested from Ramgaizang and Chamtila in Cachar District of Assam on April 27, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as David Jeme and Insalung. A pistol and ammunition along with five detonators were recovered from the arrestees.
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April - 27 
Afghan Security Forces killed a suspected Taliban militant and three others were injured, during a clash in the 17th district of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 28. The security forces recovered an Ak-47 assault rifle and 5 ammunition magazines.
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Afghan Security Forces killed a suspected Taliban militant and three others were injured, during a clash in the 17th district of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 28. The security forces recovered an Ak-47 assault rifle and 5 ammunition magazines.
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April - 27 
The Afghan Security Forces, conducted multiple operations, and recovered ammunitions in Kalakan District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 28. The ammunitions recovered include least 30 rounds of BM-1 rockets, 82 mm artillery rounds and 82 mm mortar rounds.
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The Afghan Security Forces, conducted multiple operations, and recovered ammunitions in Kalakan District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on April 28. The ammunitions recovered include least 30 rounds of BM-1 rockets, 82 mm artillery rounds and 82 mm mortar rounds.
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April - 28 
In a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) comprising troops of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 28, rep
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In a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) comprising troops of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 28, reports ANI. During the operation, the SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the camp.
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April - 28 
The Afghan Security Forces (SFs) on April 28 killed 13 Taliban militants when militants attacked the security posts in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. SFs recovered an M-16 rifle, an Ak-47 rifle, an Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher and two binoculars of
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The Afghan Security Forces (SFs) on April 28 killed 13 Taliban militants when militants attacked the security posts in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. SFs recovered an M-16 rifle, an Ak-47 rifle, an Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher and two binoculars of the rifles during the operation.
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April - 29 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, rep
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, reports The Pioneer. As per the Police Officials, Ranai was an ‘area committee member’, and in-charge of the East Bastar division supply team. She was an active cadre of the East Bastar division since 2007 and was believed to be involved in more than a dozen of Maoist attacks in the Narayanpur area. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest near the said Police camp, the Maoists who had laid an ambush, detonated IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), and opened fire at the SFs, leading to the gun-battle. “Two security personnel, one belonging to the DRG and the other from the CAF, sustained injuries in the incident,” said the SP adding that after the guns fell silent, the body of a woman Maoist and two rifles were recovered from the spot.
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April - 30 
On April 30, ‘15 Taliban insurgents' and four Afghan Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked the checkpoints in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province, reports BhaktarNews. According to the Afghan Ministry of Defence (MoD), the security forces pushed back the attack. During the cl
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On April 30, ‘15 Taliban insurgents' and four Afghan Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked the checkpoints in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province, reports BhaktarNews. According to the Afghan Ministry of Defence (MoD), the security forces pushed back the attack. During the clash, 'six other Taliban were wounded' and also a large amount of their weapons were seized by the security forces, read the MoD statement.
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May - 1 
The Kerala Police on May 1 conducted a search at the house of C. P. Jaleel, a Maoist, who was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Wayanad District in March last year. Police sources said the house of Jaleel at Pandikkad in Malappuram District has been raided, on a tip-off, that some
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The Kerala Police on May 1 conducted a search at the house of C. P. Jaleel, a Maoist, who was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Wayanad District in March last year. Police sources said the house of Jaleel at Pandikkad in Malappuram District has been raided, on a tip-off, that some outsiders were living there. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), U. Abdul Kareem, the search was conducted on a tip-off that few affiliates of Jaleel and his brother were staying in the house. “Other than the family of Jaleel, three men and three women were found in the house. Three of them were relatives of the family and three are outsiders,” said the SP adding that, “no one has been arrested. The Police team has recovered few pamphlets, phone memory cards, and few sim cards from the house. We are keeping a vigil on them.”
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May - 2 
A senior woman ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the forests of Sinbhatti under Pendhra division near Jaravandi village under Jarawandi Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Mah
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A senior woman ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the forests of Sinbhatti under Pendhra division near Jaravandi village under Jarawandi Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 2, reports India Today. The slain ‘commander’ identified as Sujanakka alias Chinakka alias Jaini (48) was on the wanted list of Maharashtra Police, Telangana Police, Chhattisgarh Police, and carried INR 1.6 million on her head.Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawadesaid, “Sujanakka had joined the Naxal movement in 1988 and was the wife of CPI(Maoist) Central Committee member Devji. She was involved in 144 crimes, including ambushes on police and civilian murders.” Sujanakka was presently the ‘divisional commander’ of Kasansur Dalam in Gadchiroli. An AK-47, a Claymore mine, a pressure cooker and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literatures were found from the spot.
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May - 3 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Nagaghat in Dibrugarh District of Assam in the intervening night of May 2-May 3, reports Northeast now. The arrestee was involved in hoisting ULFA-I flag in Joypur and Naharkatia on November 27, 2019. A
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Nagaghat in Dibrugarh District of Assam in the intervening night of May 2-May 3, reports Northeast now. The arrestee was involved in hoisting ULFA-I flag in Joypur and Naharkatia on November 27, 2019. A one .22mm pistol with magazine and two rounds were recovered. According to sources, he was directly working under ULFA-I militant ‘lieutenant’ Abhijeet Gogoi alias AisengAsom.
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