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A landmine with Pakistan ordnance factory markings and an M-24 American sniper rifle with a telescopic sight were found on the route of the Amarnath Yatra (pilgrimage), reports Daily Excelsior on August 2. “In the last three-four days, there were con
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A landmine with Pakistan ordnance factory markings and an M-24 American sniper rifle with a telescopic sight were found on the route of the Amarnath Yatra (pilgrimage), reports Daily Excelsior on August 2. “In the last three-four days, there were confirmed intelligence reports that terrorists backed by Pakistan and its army is trying to disrupt Amarnath Yatra and based on that a thorough search was conducted. We had major successes in these searches,” said Chinar Corps Commander Lt General KJS Dhillon. According to Lt General Dhillon, there was a “massive threat of IEDs or crude bombs” and bombs had been found in searches along the Amarnath Yatra route.
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A special court, on August 1, rejected the National Investigation Agency (NIA) plea to extend the Police custody of three of the eight accused in the May 1 Maoist attack case in which 15 Policemen and a civilian were killed in a blast in Gadchiroli D
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A special court, on August 1, rejected the National Investigation Agency (NIA) plea to extend the Police custody of three of the eight accused in the May 1 Maoist attack case in which 15 Policemen and a civilian were killed in a blast in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Times of India. The court said that the agency's grounds to seek the custody of the trio, Somsay Madavi (38), Kisan Hidami (42) and Sakru Gota (35), were "absolutely not sufficient". During the hearing last week, the court had allowed NIA's plea for custody of the eight accused until August 1. Notably, on May 1, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used to carry out the blast when the Police team was travelling in a private vehicle to Kurkheda village to take stock of the situation after Maoists set on fire vehicles and machines.
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On August 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra militant was arrested Bishmuri area in Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Dipak Basumatry alias B Dwibai. One 7.65 mm pistol and two round
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On August 1, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra militant was arrested Bishmuri area in Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Dipak Basumatry alias B Dwibai. One 7.65 mm pistol and two rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from two different Police Stations including Harihurganj Police Station and Panki Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tip
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from two different Police Stations including Harihurganj Police Station and Panki Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tip off received by Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, Police arrested Jalabe Yadav alias Vinay Yadav who came to his brother-in-law’s house. A joint team of Palamu Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 134 battalion arrested Yadav. Linda said that Yadav was involved in several registered criminal cases including bomb blast at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) VD Ram’s election office under Harihurganj Police Station in Palamu in the recently-held Lok Sabha (Lower House of India’s Parliament) elections. Yadav was a resident of Gaya District in Bihar, he added. In another case, the SP said that Maoist, identified as Sonu Singh Kherwar alias Deepak Singh, was arrested from Panki Police Station area. “Sonu Singh joined the Maoist organisation in Kharwar 2011. However, he has been absconding from the organisation for the last two years. There are many cases registered against him at various police stations against Sonu,” said Linda.
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The coastline of Gujarat has emerged as an international drug smuggling transit hub in the last two years where contraband worth as much as INR 7,000 crore have been seized in five different incidents, reports The Times of India on August 2. Anti-Ter
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The coastline of Gujarat has emerged as an international drug smuggling transit hub in the last two years where contraband worth as much as INR 7,000 crore have been seized in five different incidents, reports The Times of India on August 2. Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) DIG (Deputy Inspector General) Himanshu Shukla said that, “Increased deterrence on Punjab border and cancellation of LoC (Line of Control) trade with Pakistan have led to an increase in narcotics smuggling using the Gujarat coast.” Gujarat has turned into a hotbed for smuggling activity after a long time. In the eighties and nineties, the sea routes close to Okha, Salaya, Tuna and Mandvi were used to smuggle gold, electronic goods and even explosives. The Gujarat ATS has intercepted and seized contraband from these same routes, said sources. “There is increased surveillance by United States (US) under Combined Task Force-150 in Gulf of Hormuz. Also, there is strong deterrence by Sri Lankan Navy which shoots smugglers on sight. These, along with the break-up of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) smuggling network have increased the attempts of smuggling using the Gujarat route recently,” sources added. Among other reasons, the Gujarat ATS has found increased demand for drugs expected from some football fans at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022 at Doha, Qatar, to be spurring drug smuggling through Gujarat’s coastal waters. ATS is of the view that they are trying to use India as a transit route to West Asia that will be hosting the FIFA event for the first time.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 1 said it has attached assets worth INR 17.3 million of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali in connection with a terror funding and money laundering case, reports Daily Excelsior. It said a provisional order
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 1 said it has attached assets worth INR 17.3 million of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali in connection with a terror funding and money laundering case, reports Daily Excelsior. It said a provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of INR 14.8 million worth immovable properties of Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali’s family and INR 2.5 million of his deposits in a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch in New Delhi. The businessman is being probed for his alleged terror links with banned Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its ‘chief’ Hafiz Sayed, by both the ED and the National Investigation Agency (NIA). “Watali has been found to be involved in fund raising and as a financial conduit of Hurriyat leaders,” the ED had said earlier. “The document clearly indicates that Watali was receiving money from Hafiz Saeed (LeT and Jamaat-Ud-Dawa chief), from ISI, from the Pakistan High Commission at New Delhi and also from a source based in Dubai,” it said. Watali is lodged in the Tihar jail at present in connection with the NIA case.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports India Today. One of them, Madkami Hadma (24), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on hi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports India Today. One of them, Madkami Hadma (24), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested from the Tongpal Police Station limits by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), Police said. Gelatin rod, wire and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] pamphlets were seized from the possession of Hadma, a resident of Katekalyan Police Station limits in neighbouring Dantewada District, the Police said. Hadma, who was active as a ‘militia commander’, was allegedly involved in attacks on SFs, the Police added. The woman Maoist, identified as Tati Bheeme (30), was arrested by a squad of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 74th battalion from Godelguda village under the Polampalli Police Station limits, Police said. Bheeme was a member of the training wing of Maoists, and two warrants were pending against Bheeme at the Polampalli Police Station in connection with Naxal-related incidents, Police added.
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Two people were wounded in an intra- factional clash between militants of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) on August 1 at Ngathel and its adjoining villages in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. ZRA a Kuki armed group is under sus
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Two people were wounded in an intra- factional clash between militants of Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) on August 1 at Ngathel and its adjoining villages in Churachandpur District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. ZRA a Kuki armed group is under suspension of operation (SoO) with Government of India (GoI) and Manipur. The cause of clash is suspected to be the vying for leadership ZRA. While ZRA ‘vice president’ Khenthang Hatlang alias Calvin H and his supporters pitched for the removal of the ‘president’ along with some of its ‘cabinet members’, the ‘president’ and his supporters alleged that the ‘vice president’ was attempting a coup, resulting in a clash.
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The Police, on August 2, arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member and a sympathiser for their alleged involvement in the recent murder of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Nalluri Srinivas Rao of Bestha Kotthur v
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The Police, on August 2, arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member and a sympathiser for their alleged involvement in the recent murder of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Nalluri Srinivas Rao of Bestha Kotthur village of Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division), from Bhadrachalam agency in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. The Police were checking vehicles at Kaliveru Crossroads near Anjanapuram hillock and Peddamidisileru road, when the team spotted two persons moving suspiciously during the inspections, and on seeing the Police, the duo tried to escape, but the Police chased them and arrested them. On questioning, they identified themselves as Jeedigunta Sateesh of Bestha Kotthur and Sodi Unga of Kristarampadu of Charla Mandal. Sateesh is a militia member and Sodi Unga a sympathiser. They confessed to their involvement in the murder of Srinivas Rao, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajesh Chandra said, adding that two Maoist banners and 10 posters were seized from Sodi Unga. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, Nalluri Srinivas Rao (40), a leader of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), the ruling party in the neighbouring state of Telangana, was allegedly bludgeoned to death with a boulder by CPI-Maoist cadres at Puttapadu village in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, 2019. Srinivas was allegedly abducted by a 15-member Maoist team from his house in Bestha Kotthur village under Charla Mandal in the Bhadrachalam agency of Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on July 8.
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August - 2 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested on August 2 from Sawombung Forest Gate in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Lairenjam Tarunjit Singh alias Pibaren.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant was arrested on August 2 from Sawombung Forest Gate in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Lairenjam Tarunjit Singh alias Pibaren.
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August - 2 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District in Assam on August 2, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Daniel Sankey. One pistol with magazine a
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Jagun in Tinsukia District in Assam on August 2, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Daniel Sankey. One pistol with magazine and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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August - 2 
A senior spokesperson of the Akali Dal, Maheshinder Singh Grewal accused Pakistan of hatching conspiracies to create a rift between the Sikh community in both countries by floating religion-based narratives, reports Business Standard on August 2. He
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A senior spokesperson of the Akali Dal, Maheshinder Singh Grewal accused Pakistan of hatching conspiracies to create a rift between the Sikh community in both countries by floating religion-based narratives, reports Business Standard on August 2. He claimed that Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) that has failed in all of its nefarious anti-India designs now wants to create a rift between Sikhs of India and Sikhs of Pakistan. Accusing Pakistan of working at the instructions of the ISI, Grewal added that its peace gestures were merely an eyewash and Islamabad had no Sikh-welfare in mind.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on August 2 stated that it would stand true to the end till the Nagas achieved an honourable solution, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-IM stated that it would uphold the August 3, 2015 Framewor
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on August 2 stated that it would stand true to the end till the Nagas achieved an honourable solution, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-IM stated that it would uphold the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement and strive to conclude the ongoing Indo-Naga political negotiations honourably. However, NSCN-IM stated that they were not happy with the August 1 "formal talk" with Government of India (GoI), reports The Sangai Express on August 2. In a statement NSCN-IM said the formal talk held with the Government of India, had not gone down well with NSCN negotiators led by TH Muivah on August 1 at Hebron camp in Dimapur”. The NSCN-IM negotiators consisted of joint council meeting of steering committee, council of Kilonsers (ministers), Tatars (member of parliament), ‘head of departments and ‘brigadiers.
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August - 2 
On August 2, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Pungdongbam Lamkhai in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Ngangom Ningthem Singh.
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On August 2, a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Pungdongbam Lamkhai in Imphal East District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Ngangom Ningthem Singh.
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August - 2 
Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-unification (NSCN-U) militant on August 2 from Lekhi village in Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports India Today. The arre
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Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-unification (NSCN-U) militant on August 2 from Lekhi village in Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports India Today. The arrestee is a close associate of Loliam Latey, the ‘chairman’ of NSCN-U. SIT also stated that NSCN-U was planning to abduct, extort and kill a renowned individual. A hand grenade and 13 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 2 
The Ludhiana Special Task Force (STF) and Ludhiana Rural Police, in a joint operation, recovered over 4.5-kilogram heroin at Mamdot in Ferozepur District of Punjab near the India-Pakistan border on August 2, reports Business Standard. Assistant Inspe
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The Ludhiana Special Task Force (STF) and Ludhiana Rural Police, in a joint operation, recovered over 4.5-kilogram heroin at Mamdot in Ferozepur District of Punjab near the India-Pakistan border on August 2, reports Business Standard. Assistant Inspector General (AIG) STF Snehdeep Sharma said that Police had received information regarding drug smugglers after which the search operation was carried out in which they recovered 4 kilogram and 510 grams heroin, worth crores in the international market.
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August - 2 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on August 2, said the deployment of paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was based on the security situation there and requirements of rotation, and that such things are not discussed in the public domain
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on August 2, said the deployment of paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was based on the security situation there and requirements of rotation, and that such things are not discussed in the public domain, reports The Times of India. Over 280 companies of Security Forces (SFs) are in the process of being deployed in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. "Based on the assessment of the internal security situation, training requirements, the need for paramilitary troops to be rotated for rest and recuperation, induction and de-induction of central forces is a continuous and dynamic process," the sources said.
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August - 2 
The Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 2 passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Amendment Bill after days of deadlock between the Government and opposition parties over the controversial legislation, reports Indi
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The Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 2 passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Amendment Bill after days of deadlock between the Government and opposition parties over the controversial legislation, reports India Today. Out of the total members who voted, 147 MPs (Member of Parliament) were in favour of passing the new changes to the anti-terror bill while 42 voted against it. One of the contentious parts among the amendments is that it will give the Government power to declare any individual as a terrorist. Earlier, the Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah responded to concerns Opposition had raised with regards to the bill. Shah said that the sole purpose of the UAPA Amendment Bill is to fight terror and it has no other ulterior motive. "This (UAPA) Act is to fight terror and has no other purpose," he said. The Home Minister also said that it is important to identify terrorists individually and not just terror organisations.
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August - 2 
The Supreme Court (SC) on August 2 upheld the conviction of a woman, Yasmeen Mohammed Zahid, a native of Bihar, who was found to have joined the Islamic State (IS) along with a group of Kerala youth, on the counts of criminal conspiracy and associati
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The Supreme Court (SC) on August 2 upheld the conviction of a woman, Yasmeen Mohammed Zahid, a native of Bihar, who was found to have joined the Islamic State (IS) along with a group of Kerala youth, on the counts of criminal conspiracy and association with a banned terror outfit with intention to further its activities, reports The Hindu. However, SC Bench disagreed with the Centre that the young woman, waged war or attempted/abetted war against the government of any Asiatic power in alliance with or at peace with the government of India. The court further found that she was not guilty, as the Centre claimed, of raising funds for the IS or garnering support for the terror outfit by arranging and managing meetings to encourage support for the outfit. Yet, the SC found her guilty of association (with IS ideology), saying she had attended classes propagating its ideology by her husband. According to a complaint received by the local Police in Kerala in July 2016, Yasmeen, who was staying at Kasaragod District of Kerala, had first left India with 14 others, including her husband to join the IS. She was the only one to stand trial among them. The SC for National Investigation Agency (NIA) cases, in March 2018, found her guilty for offences charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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August - 2 
Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found and defused at a weekly market in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 2, reports Yahoo News. The IEDs were recovered during a joint operation of District Police and Central Reserve Police Forc
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found and defused at a weekly market in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 2, reports Yahoo News. The IEDs were recovered during a joint operation of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Errabor weekly market, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Akhilesh Kaushik confirmed. "We got the information that IEDs were planted here. We carried out a demining operation and found three IEDs. We have defused them. They were around two kilograms in weight," the SDPO said. Three IEDs were recovered and defused last week in the same area.
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August - 2 
With the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) issuing a notification on August 2, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will now be able to investigate acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad, reports The Asian Age. The notification comes
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With the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) issuing a notification on August 2, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will now be able to investigate acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad, reports The Asian Age. The notification comes after Parliament cleared amendments to the NIA Act to give additional powers to the agency that also allow it to probe cases of human trafficking and cybercrime. The UMHA notification states, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Act, 2019 (16 of 2019), the Central government hereby appoints the 2nd August, 2019, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.” Following these changes in the Act, the NIA will now be able to investigate terror attacks on Indians and their interests abroad apart from cases of human trafficking, counterfeit currency, manufacture or sale of prohibited arms, cyber-terrorism, and offences under the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.
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August - 3 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation NSCN-R camp was busted in Namgoi reserve forest near Kharsang in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports ANI on August 4.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation NSCN-R camp was busted in Namgoi reserve forest near Kharsang in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports ANI on August 4.
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August - 3 
On August 3, another JMB militant identified as Safikul Islam was arrested from Kaplabari in Nalbari District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Four JMB militants were arrested the previous week taking the total number of JMB arrestees to seven.
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On August 3, another JMB militant identified as Safikul Islam was arrested from Kaplabari in Nalbari District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune. Four JMB militants were arrested the previous week taking the total number of JMB arrestees to seven.
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August - 3 
On August 3, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered four Chinese hand grenades, 21 locally made unmarked hand grenades, one mine, 29 detonators and 12 kilo grams of gelatine from an unspecified location along Indo-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The
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On August 3, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered four Chinese hand grenades, 21 locally made unmarked hand grenades, one mine, 29 detonators and 12 kilo grams of gelatine from an unspecified location along Indo-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The recovery comes in the run up to Independence Day.
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August - 3 
On August 3, two Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants identified as Mustafijur Rahman and Danesh Ali were arrested from Chatala in Barpeta District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune.
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On August 3, two Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants identified as Mustafijur Rahman and Danesh Ali were arrested from Chatala in Barpeta District in Assam, reports Assam Tribune.
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August - 3 
One cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested following an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the TPC, in the forests near to Dakra village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 3, reports Devdiscourse. During a sea
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One cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested following an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the TPC, in the forests near to Dakra village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 3, reports Devdiscourse. During a search operation soon after the encounter, one TPC cadre was arrested. The SF personnel recovered one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one semi-automatic rifle and one US-made automatic rifle, besides a large number of bullets from the encounter spot, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasant Anand said. The TPC is engaged in extortion and threatening people over phone in the area and anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation will be stepped up in the area, the SP said. TPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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August - 3 
One militant has been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malmapanpora area of Warpora in Sopore District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. One Army personnel was also injured in excha
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One militant has been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malmapanpora area of Warpora in Sopore District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. One Army personnel was also injured in exchange of fire. A joint team of Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Malmapanpora area. A senior Police officer said that a brief exchange of fire took place between militants and SFs in Malmapanpora after the suspected spot was encircled. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is yet to be established.
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August - 3 
Seraikela-Kharsawan Police on August 3 evening arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres involved in the Chandil sub-division's Khukru weekly market Maoist attack in which five Policemen were killed on the evening of June 14, reports The Pioneer. The Police a
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Seraikela-Kharsawan Police on August 3 evening arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres involved in the Chandil sub-division's Khukru weekly market Maoist attack in which five Policemen were killed on the evening of June 14, reports The Pioneer. The Police arrested Joseph Purty alias Tipura (35), Lakhan Sardar (32) and Enom Hassa Purty (29), all cadres belonging to the group of Maoist ‘commander’ Maharaj Pramanik. The Police have recovered three cell phones from them and also gathered information about the movement of Maoist ‘commander’ Maharaj Pramanik.
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August - 3 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh early on August 3 (today), reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred around 6 am in the fo
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh early on August 3 (today), reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred around 6 am in the forest near Sitagota village under Baghnadi Police Station limits, when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P said. So far, seven bodies along with a huge cache of weapons, including one AK-47, have been found from the encounter spot, the DIGP said. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established.
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August - 3 
The founder of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Yasin Bhatkal was produced before a special court in Pune in Maharashtra in connection with the German Bakery blast case on August 3, reports The Indian Express. A team of Delhi Police brought Yasi
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The founder of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Yasin Bhatkal was produced before a special court in Pune in Maharashtra in connection with the German Bakery blast case on August 3, reports The Indian Express. A team of Delhi Police brought Yasin Bhatkal from Tihar Jail and produced him before Special Judge R M Pande, in the presence of ATS officials and heavy Police security. Yasin Bhatkal is one of the key accused arrested by the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection with the blast, in which 17 people were killed in Pune on February 13, 2010. According to the ATS, Bhatkal can be seen in the CCTV footage obtained from the blast site.
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August - 3 
Thoubal District Police conducted combing and search operations in the District including Yairipok Singa, reports Imphal Free Press on August 4. During the operation, more than 235 individuals underwent questionings while one person was detained.
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Thoubal District Police conducted combing and search operations in the District including Yairipok Singa, reports Imphal Free Press on August 4. During the operation, more than 235 individuals underwent questionings while one person was detained.
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August - 3 
Three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant were arrested on August 3 from Barpeta.
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Three Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant were arrested on August 3 from Barpeta.
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August - 4 
40 militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) along with their families surrendered at Chowmanhu in Dhalai District of Tripura on August 4, reports Assam Tribune. NLFT ’commander’ Subir Debbarma and his aide Shan
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40 militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma (NLFT-BM) along with their families surrendered at Chowmanhu in Dhalai District of Tripura on August 4, reports Assam Tribune. NLFT ’commander’ Subir Debbarma and his aide Shanti Koloi led the group in the surrender process. Total surrendered individuals including the militants and their families numbered to 131. NLFT’s women’s wing ‘commander’ Anjana Debbarma was also among surrendered militants. NLFT had only 60-65 hardcore members in hideouts in Bangladesh, out of which around 40 have surrendered. Three AK-series rifles, five carbines, six SLRs, 13 rifles and a pistol were surrendered by the surrendering militants. The 40 militants were taken to Agartala by the BSF for interrogation. The formal surrender of 40 militants and their families numbering 131 will take place on August 15.
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August - 4 
A Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from Yairipok Laimanai in Imphal East District of Manipur on August 4, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Leishangthem Naobi Meetei alias Yohenba.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from Yairipok Laimanai in Imphal East District of Manipur on August 4, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Leishangthem Naobi Meetei alias Yohenba.
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August - 4 
After being removed from the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Pakistan’s pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla has now taken to social media to propagate misinformation campaign about Kash
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After being removed from the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Pakistan’s pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla has now taken to social media to propagate misinformation campaign about Kashmir, reports The Times of India on August 5. In a two-minute video uploaded on social media, Chawla, claiming to be the frontrunner of the separatist movement, alleged “Kashmir tay jo zulm ho riha hai, usdi main apni tarfo te saari duniya day Khalisatania vallo muzammat karda han (I and the Khalisanis around the world condemn the atrocities committed in Kashmir).” Chawla, who is believed to be on Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) payroll and a close aide of Hafiz Said, circulated the video in the wake of New Delhi has called off Amarnath yatra and has issued advisory to tourists and pilgrims to leave the Kashmir valley. In his provocative video message, he also named former slain Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that those who had committed atrocities had met their fate like her.
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August - 4 
Following the decision to send additional troops to the Kashmir valley, 57 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been shifted from various parts of the Northeast, reports East Mojo on August 5. Out of the 57 companies, 29 are from
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Following the decision to send additional troops to the Kashmir valley, 57 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been shifted from various parts of the Northeast, reports East Mojo on August 5. Out of the 57 companies, 29 are from Assam alone. However, to tackle situation in post- National Register of Citizens (NRC) Assam, the 29 companies of the CRPF have been replaced by the same number of companies of the Border Security Force (BSF).
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August - 4 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has accused newly appointed Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi, also Government of India’s interlocutor to the Indo-Naga political talks, of being ‘capricious and bossy’ in the last round of for
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has accused newly appointed Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi, also Government of India’s interlocutor to the Indo-Naga political talks, of being ‘capricious and bossy’ in the last round of formal talks, reports News 18. In an editorial published in NSCN-IM’s monthly news bulletin ‘Nagalim Voice’, the rebel group said that appointment of RN Ravi as the new Governor was a surprise.
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August - 4 
On August 4, Police recovered a crude bomb Sukhowarjhar village in Barpeta District of Assam, reports Northeast Today.
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On August 4, Police recovered a crude bomb Sukhowarjhar village in Barpeta District of Assam, reports Northeast Today.
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August - 4 
One person was killed when a blast took place in a tailoring shop in Keran sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim identified as Abdul Hamid Bajad, a local resident was killed in Ferkiyan
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One person was killed when a blast took place in a tailoring shop in Keran sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim identified as Abdul Hamid Bajad, a local resident was killed in Ferkiyan area of Keran near Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara when an explosive went off. A joint team of Police and Army reached the spot soon after the explosion took place inside the shop and during the searches recovered 15 hand grenades. The shop owner, tailor master Parvez Khawaja, was arrested and he is being questioned in connection with the recovery of the grenades.
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August - 4 
One suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by Police in a raid along with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, arms, ammunition, from a dump in Sirdala Police Station area in Nawada District of Bihar on Augu
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One suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by Police in a raid along with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, arms, ammunition, from a dump in Sirdala Police Station area in Nawada District of Bihar on August 4, reports New Kerala. The Police also recovered four Improvised Explosion Devices (IEDs), one weighing 10 Kilograms and three of five Kilograms; one country-made pistol, 39 detonators, 43 INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle cartridges, four uniforms and three mobiles were recovered from a house. The identity of the arrested cadre is yet to be established.
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August - 4 
Since 2014, when the activities of JMB came to notice, at least 60 members of the Bangladesh based militant outfit have been arrested in Assam from lower Assam Districts, adds Assam Tribune. Sources said that the Government of India imposed a ban on
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Since 2014, when the activities of JMB came to notice, at least 60 members of the Bangladesh based militant outfit have been arrested in Assam from lower Assam Districts, adds Assam Tribune. Sources said that the Government of India imposed a ban on the JMB after receiving reports that the outfit managed to establish a strong network in Bangladesh within 10 kilometres from the international border in India. So far, majority of the youths who have been arrested for their involvement with outfits like the JMB are from lower middle-class background belonging to semi urban localities. But sources admitted that no one really knows what is going on in the remote char areas, which are virtually out of security radar and there is very little presence of administration in such areas.
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August - 4 
The fringe outfits of banned Maoist outfit, CPI-Maoist, are turning out to be the biggest challenge for the Police in Jharkhand, reports New Kerala on August 5. The CPI-Maoist cadres that have left the party, have formed their own separate gangs. The
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The fringe outfits of banned Maoist outfit, CPI-Maoist, are turning out to be the biggest challenge for the Police in Jharkhand, reports New Kerala on August 5. The CPI-Maoist cadres that have left the party, have formed their own separate gangs. There are more than 12 such small breakaway groups, including the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), Jharkhand Sangharsh Morcha (JSM) operating in Ranchi, Garhwa, Latehar, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Lohardaga and Palamu Districts of the State. These groups survive by extortion, arson, creating disturbances and even executing contract killings. According to Police, these organisations have executed 105 incidents of arson, firing and disturbance in the development works in the past 18 months. "These groups are currently causing more damage than the CPI-Maoist as they are not only accumulating wealth through extortion, but also using those funds to strengthen their organisation," a Police source stated. According to Police, "These organisations collect illegal levy from coal traders, contractors and companies involved in coal mining, and indulge in arson and disturb coal transportation and other development works when not paid." Since January this year, these organisations have been responsible for 57 per cent of deaths caused due to the Maoist violence. During the same period, 22 ultras have been killed in 26 encounters between the Police and the Maoists, mostly including the PLFI.
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August - 4 
The recent seizures of over 1,100 kg of heroin in the Indian subcontinent have left the investigating agencies worried about a spurt in the activities of Pakistan-based drug-trafficking syndicates in the region, reports The Hindu on August 5. The sei
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The recent seizures of over 1,100 kg of heroin in the Indian subcontinent have left the investigating agencies worried about a spurt in the activities of Pakistan-based drug-trafficking syndicates in the region, reports The Hindu on August 5. The seized heroin is suspected to be of Afghanistan origin. An enforcement agency official said that, “Three routes are traditionally used for global distribution of Afghan heroin: the Balkans, Central Asian countries and the Indian subcontinent. Since 2015, there has been a decline in seizures on the Balkans and Central Asian routes. However, they have of late increased in the subcontinent”. The recent inland seizures have also pointed to the role of Pakistan-based syndicates, the official said. A case in point is the seizure by the Customs at the Attari Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Amritsar District of Punjab in June of 532 kg of heroin and 52 kg of other drugs. They had been declared rock salt. The alleged kingpin, Tariq Ahmed Lone of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested, along with importer Gurpinder Singh. “The consignment was booked in the name of Global Vision Impex, a front for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in Lahore,” the official said. The seizure came a couple of months after India suspended cross-border trade through Kashmir as the route was being used to push in drugs and weapons. In several cases, the agencies have come across evidence of drug money being used to fund terror activities.
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August - 4 
Two NSCN-R militants were arrested from an unspecified location in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh on August 4, reports ANI.
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Two NSCN-R militants were arrested from an unspecified location in Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh on August 4, reports ANI.
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August - 4 
Two youths were shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Arki Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 4 night, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Alok informed that the incident t
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Two youths were shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Arki Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 4 night, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Alok informed that the incident took place in Badani Village under Arki Police Station around 50 Kilometers away from Khunti District Head Quarter and the spot is last village in Khunti District situated at border of Seraikela Kharsawan District. “A group of Maoists fired bullets on both of the youths and dropped pamphlets near their dead body. After committing the crime, the ultras fled towards forests. Police have not been identified the deceased so far because family members of the deceased have not confirmed till now,” said SP, Alok. Arki Police Station-in-charge Vikrant Kumar, said that the Khunti Police recovered the bodies and sent for postmortem at Sadar Hospital, Khunti. The Maoists alleged through the pamphlets that they were ‘police informer’. Following the killing, the Maoists also set ablaze the youth’s motorcycle, Police said.
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August - 4 
Unprecedented security measures have been made at the International Border (IB) with Pakistan, especially in Pathankot District of Punjab. Punjab’s border zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) S P S Parmar on August 4 said that high alert had been s
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Unprecedented security measures have been made at the International Border (IB) with Pakistan, especially in Pathankot District of Punjab. Punjab’s border zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) S P S Parmar on August 4 said that high alert had been sounded in all border districts of the state following which they had upgraded the security. He added that special officers had been deputed in the border districts who would be monitoring the situation round the clock.
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August - 5 
A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN) was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today on August 6. The arrestee was identified as ‘lieutenant’ Kennedy. A 9mm pistol with a maga
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A militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN) was arrested from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today on August 6. The arrestee was identified as ‘lieutenant’ Kennedy. A 9mm pistol with a magazine and three rounds were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 5 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who according to Police is an expert in planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was arrested during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Sukma District of Chhattis
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who according to Police is an expert in planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was arrested during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports The Pioneer. “A district police party from Errabore police station had received input that a Maoist who is an expert in IED planting was spotted around Errabore weekly market,” a local Police official stated. Based on intelligence input, Kawasi Hunga (25), a Maoist ‘Jan militia’ (people’s army) member and resident of Bodagubali village Errabore was arrested, Sukma Police said. Hunga was involved in planting IED near Errabore weekly market, which was detected on July 21, 2019, Police informed.
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August - 5 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) promoted Yung Aung from his current post of ‘acting chairman/president’ to post of ‘chairman/president’ on August 5, reports Imphal Free Press.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) promoted Yung Aung from his current post of ‘acting chairman/president’ to post of ‘chairman/president’ on August 5, reports Imphal Free Press.
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August - 5 
On August 5, a handmade bomb was recovered from Jamira Village in Hailakandi District in Assam, reports Northeast Today.
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On August 5, a handmade bomb was recovered from Jamira Village in Hailakandi District in Assam, reports Northeast Today.
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August - 5 
Security has been stepped up in Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji Districts of Assam ahead of the Independence Day, reports News 18. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Northern Range, Lachit Baruah stated that “Vigil in the areas bordering
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Security has been stepped up in Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji Districts of Assam ahead of the Independence Day, reports News 18. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Northern Range, Lachit Baruah stated that “Vigil in the areas bordering Arunachal Pradesh has been heightened as it had witnessed insurgent activities in the past, but it is now under control”. Superintendents of Police of four Districts have been instructed to maintain area domination in the regions near Arunachal Pradesh, especially in Sonitpur and Biswanath Districts which were earlier strongholds of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S).
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August - 5 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police in the forests near Marjoom village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada Distri
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police in the forests near Marjoom village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports India Today. The arrested Maoists are identified as Pide Veko (25), Piso Kawasi (22), Payko Veko (26), Fagnu Madkami (30), Sanna Kudami (25) and Pojja Kudami (24), all ‘Jan militia’ (people’s army) members of the CPI-Maoist. "A tiffin bomb, electric wire, Maoist bags and commodities of daily use were recovered from them. They were involved in an encounter with security forces near Chikpal village on July 28 this year," a Police official said.
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August - 6 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 6 defended India's decision to remove Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is an internal matter of New Delhi and is aimed at ‘reducing regional disparity and improving effic
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 6 defended India's decision to remove Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is an internal matter of New Delhi and is aimed at ‘reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency’, reports The Times of India. The UAE ambassador to India, Dr Ahmad Al Banna stated that, “The reorganisation of states is not a unique incident in the history of independent India & that it was mainly aimed at reducing regional disparity and improving efficiency. It is an internal matter as stipulated by the Indian Constitution." The UAE is a member state of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
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August - 6 
A leader of an underground Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested from the forest area of Raigudem in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 6, reports
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A leader of an underground Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested from the forest area of Raigudem in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 6, reports Devdiscourse. D Sammaiah (50) was arrested in the forest area along with a .303 rifle along with ammunition, Police said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said, Sammaiah, wanted in 13 criminal cases in different Police Stations, was arrested while Police were searching for Dalam members who were involved in firing at a Police party in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on July 31. In the firing, Linganna, state ‘secretary’ of the CPI-ML-New Democracy, and the ‘Commander’ of the Linganna faction, the underground group formed by him, was killed.
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August - 6 
A soldier was injured when a group of armed terrorists attempted infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 6, which was successfully foiled by the Army, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said
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A soldier was injured when a group of armed terrorists attempted infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 6, which was successfully foiled by the Army, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that a soldier was injured in the initial exchange of firing with the militants who were trying to sneak into the Valley from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) through Machhal sector. The group of about half a dozen militants had sneaked about 500 metres inside the Indian territory when it was confronted by the alert troops, leading to a gunfight. The identity of the militants and their group affiliation is yet to be established.
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August - 6 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant identified as Suleng Doley was arrested from Furkating area of Golaghat District of Assam on August 6, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police, the arrestee confessed that he had link
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant identified as Suleng Doley was arrested from Furkating area of Golaghat District of Assam on August 6, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police, the arrestee confessed that he had linkages with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). He also revealed that he had a plan to form a new militant group under his leadership, for which he was collecting funds by extorting a businessman of Furkating. The militant was arrested when he had come to collect the money.
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August - 6 
In a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have expressed doubt in the sincerity of the Indian government to solve the Naga political issue, reports Eastern Mirror on Au
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In a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have expressed doubt in the sincerity of the Indian government to solve the Naga political issue, reports Eastern Mirror on August 7. The letter also lamented that the talks that were supposed to take place at the highest level has been reduced to the governor’s level. The letter was written by ‘chairman’ Q Tuccu and ‘general secretary’ TH Muivah. NSCN-IM claimed that the commitment given by successive Prime Ministers that the talk will be at the highest level; venue of the talk will be outside India, in a third country; and without any pre-condition, has been dishonoured.
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August - 6 
Nagaland Governor RN Ravi on August 6 assured that Article 371(A) was “a sacred commitment” to Nagaland, reports Indian Express. His statement comes a day after the Government of India (GoI) scrapped the special status provided to Jammu and Kashmir u
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Nagaland Governor RN Ravi on August 6 assured that Article 371(A) was “a sacred commitment” to Nagaland, reports Indian Express. His statement comes a day after the Government of India (GoI) scrapped the special status provided to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. He stated that ‘’ I would like to categorically assure you all that you do not have to worry at all. Article 371(A) is a solemn commitment to the People of Nagaland. It is a sacred commitment”.
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on August 16 returned to Delhi after spending 11 days in Kashmir valley to ensure smooth implementation of plans after the withdrawal of special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on August 16 returned to Delhi after spending 11 days in Kashmir valley to ensure smooth implementation of plans after the withdrawal of special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Doval, who came to Jammu and Kashmir on August 6, took charge of security and development-related activities with a special focus on ensuring that there was no loss of life, official said. During his stay, the NSA took a round of Shopian, a district worst hit by terrorism, and met locals and security personnel.
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August - 6 
Pakistan violated ceasefire by mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border
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Pakistan violated ceasefire by mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border started in Sunderbani sector around 12.40 pm, prompting retaliation by Indian Army, which continued till 2.30 pm, an army officer said. However, there was no reports of any casualty in the Pakistani firing which was unprovoked.
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August - 6 
Police arrested two youths, identified as Sitaram Jat and Rajveer Jat alias Ramesh along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 34,500 from near Jaipur Railway Station in Jaipur District of Rajasthan on August 6, reports Outlook India. A
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Police arrested two youths, identified as Sitaram Jat and Rajveer Jat alias Ramesh along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth of INR 34,500 from near Jaipur Railway Station in Jaipur District of Rajasthan on August 6, reports Outlook India. According to Police, a total of 10 FICNs in INR 2,000 denomination were recovered from Rajveer whereas seven notes in INR 2,000 denomination and one INR 500 note totalling INR 14,500 was recovered from Sitaram.
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August - 6 
President Ram Nath Kovind has declared abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), after both Houses of Parliament [Lok Sabha (Lower House of India’s Parliament) and Rajya Sab
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President Ram Nath Kovind has declared abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), after both Houses of Parliament [Lok Sabha (Lower House of India’s Parliament) and Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India’s Parliament)] passed a resolution in this regard on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. An official notification signed by the President late on August 6 night said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of Article 370 read with clause (1) of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, the President, on the recommendation of Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from the 6th August, 2019, all clauses of the said article 370 shall cease to be operative…” It also said, except the following which shall read as under, namely: — “370. All provisions of this Constitution, as amended from time to time, without any modifications or exceptions, shall apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir notwithstanding anything contrary contained in Article 152 or Article 308 or any other Article of this Constitution or any other provision of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir or any law, document, judgement, ordinance, order, by-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having the force of law in the territory of India, or any other instrument, treaty or agreement as envisaged under Article 363 or otherwise.” The Government’s move to revoke the special status of J&K and bifurcate the border State into two Union Territories (UTs) secured Parliament’s approval on August 6 with the Lok Sabha passing the new measures with an over two-thirds majority. The Rajya Sabha gave its approval to the resolution on August 5. The Government had announced on August 5 the removal of some provisions of Article 370 to take away J&K’s special status and proposed bifurcation of the State into two UTs-J&K and Ladakh, a decision that seeks to redraw the map and future of the region.
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August - 6 
Punjab Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on August 6 accepted in the State Legislative Assembly that drugs and mobile phones were being smuggled into prisons in the State, reports The Times of India. The Minister informed the assembly that his
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Punjab Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on August 6 accepted in the State Legislative Assembly that drugs and mobile phones were being smuggled into prisons in the State, reports The Times of India. The Minister informed the assembly that his department was taking this "seriously" and seized 576 cellphones from various jails and suspended 20 jail staffers in six months. Six jail employees of the Patiala jail have been dismissed and Ferozpur jail superintendent has been demoted to the post of deputy jail superintendent, said the Minister. There are nine central jails, 10 districts jails and five sub-jails in Punjab, with a total capacity of 23,488 inmates. At present, they have 23,033 prisoners. The Minister said 51 percentage of jail inmates faced cases or were convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) Act. The department has got two more Punjab Armed Police companies for security, said Randhawa, adding that courtrooms were being established in six jails, so that the hardcore criminals were not taken out. Randhawa said cellphone jammers had been installed at the central jail in Gurdaspur, district jail in Sangrur, maximum-security jail in Nabha and central jail in Kapurthala. The jail department is replacing already installed 3G/2G mobile jammers with those capable of dealing with the up to 5G technology, he said.
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August - 6 
The situation in entire Kashmir valley remained peaceful and there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the Valley, which has been put under curfew like restrictions since August 4 evening, reports Daily Excelsior on August 7. Acco
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The situation in entire Kashmir valley remained peaceful and there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the Valley, which has been put under curfew like restrictions since August 4 evening, reports Daily Excelsior on August 7. According to Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, the law and order situation in J&K is totally peaceful and under control with no reports of any untoward incident from any area.
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August - 6 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants surrendered at in an area under Pengeree Police Station in Tinsukia District of Assam on August 6, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militants were identified as Pronobjyoti Bora
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants surrendered at in an area under Pengeree Police Station in Tinsukia District of Assam on August 6, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militants were identified as Pronobjyoti Bora alias ‘private’ Ridip Asom and Rohit Kuli alias ‘corporal’ Polo Asom. Two Chinese grenades were recovered from the surrendered militants.
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August - 7 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested on August 7 from Kokrajhar in Kokrajhar District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant was arrested on August 7 from Kokrajhar in Kokrajhar District of Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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August - 7 
On August 7 search operations were conducted at Bishnupur bazar area in Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express.
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On August 7 search operations were conducted at Bishnupur bazar area in Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 7 
On August 7, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction was arrested from Project colony in Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrestee was identified as ‘captain’ Hito Sumi. One pistol
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On August 7, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction was arrested from Project colony in Zunheboto District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Army Command. The arrestee was identified as ‘captain’ Hito Sumi. One pistol was recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 7 
On August 7, two men and two women were arrested for link with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) from unspecified locations by Dibrugarh Police in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as Chayanika Kaman, Kabi
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On August 7, two men and two women were arrested for link with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) from unspecified locations by Dibrugarh Police in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as Chayanika Kaman, Kabita Kaman, Kanak Pegu and Debajyoti Dowarah. Police stated that “We have arrested four ULFA-I linkmen from different areas of upper Assam. Four of them were working for the insurgent group.”
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August - 7 
Search operations were carried out at various locations including Keishamthong Hiruhanba Leikai river bank in Imphal West District on August 7, reports The Sangai Express. More than 50 houses were checked and many individuals were verified.
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Search operations were carried out at various locations including Keishamthong Hiruhanba Leikai river bank in Imphal West District on August 7, reports The Sangai Express. More than 50 houses were checked and many individuals were verified.
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August - 7 
The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizoram’s apex student body, on August 7 accused the Assam Government of breaching the status quo on the disputed land along the Mizoram-Assam border, reports The Sentinel. MZP ‘general secretary’ Lalnunmawia Pautu alleged
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The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizoram’s apex student body, on August 7 accused the Assam Government of breaching the status quo on the disputed land along the Mizoram-Assam border, reports The Sentinel. MZP ‘general secretary’ Lalnunmawia Pautu alleged that the mosque, which was damaged in a blast by unidentified persons on May 24 at Zophai near Bairabi town, has been rebuilt by Assam. A shop and concrete building have also been constructed near the mosque, he said.
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August - 7 
The State Government of Andhra Pradesh has extended the ban on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seven of its front organisations for one year under the A.P. Public Security Act, 1992, reports The Hindu on August 8. The organisatio
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The State Government of Andhra Pradesh has extended the ban on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seven of its front organisations for one year under the A.P. Public Security Act, 1992, reports The Hindu on August 8. The organisations are the All India Revolutionary Students’ Federation, the Viplava Karmika Samakhya, the Singareni Karmika Samakhya, the Radical Students’ Union, the Rythu Coolie Sangham, the Radical Youth League, and the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF). Except the RDF, the ban on other organisations has been extended with effect from August 17, 2019. The ban on the RDF will be extended with effect from August 9, 2019. In separate G.O.s issued by Principal Secretary (protocol) R.P. Sisodia on August 7, it was stated that the CPI-Maoist and its organisations continued to indulge in unlawful activities, which posed a serious danger and menace to public order, peace and tranquility if their activities were not stopped. The Government, therefore, declared them as “unlawful associations” for the said period.
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August - 7 
Three abductors of A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) were arrested on August 7 from Rongram in West Garo Hills Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. They were arrested for abducting Principal of a school from Tura in West Garo Hills on Augus
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Three abductors of A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) were arrested on August 7 from Rongram in West Garo Hills Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. They were arrested for abducting Principal of a school from Tura in West Garo Hills on August 7, AHAM is formed by ex-Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. It was formed by Champion Sangma, the former ‘chairman’ of GNLA. The arrestees were identified as Chiangka Ch Marak alias Bromeo, Sengkam Ch Marak, Alphonce D Sangma and Chakseng T Sangma.
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August - 7 
Two individuals were arrested with 199 rounds of ammunition from Chhinga Veng Village in Aizawl District in Mizoram on August 7, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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Two individuals were arrested with 199 rounds of ammunition from Chhinga Veng Village in Aizawl District in Mizoram on August 7, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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August - 7 
Two Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants were arrested on August 7 from Ningthoukhong Bazar in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Oinam Basanta Singh and Oinam Dinamani Singh.
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Two Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militants were arrested on August 7 from Ningthoukhong Bazar in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Oinam Basanta Singh and Oinam Dinamani Singh.
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August - 8 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested from Horu Chinghan in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh on August 8, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and six live rounds were recovered from the milit
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested from Horu Chinghan in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh on August 8, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and six live rounds were recovered from the militant. The arrestee was identified as ‘lance corporal’ Malemngamba Singh.
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August - 8 
After Pakistan downgraded its ties with India and cancelled the operation of Samjhauta Express train service, India on August 8 termed these moves as an attempt to present an alarming picture to the world about relations between the two countries, re
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After Pakistan downgraded its ties with India and cancelled the operation of Samjhauta Express train service, India on August 8 termed these moves as an attempt to present an alarming picture to the world about relations between the two countries, reports The Pioneer. Urging Islamabad to review its decision, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Constitution was, is and will always be a sovereign matter and asserted that the recent developments pertaining to Article 370 are entirely India’s internal affair. The MEA said Pakistan’s perception of India’s developmental move is not surprising as Islamabad has utilised such sentiments to justify sponsorship of its cross-border terrorism against India.
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August - 8 
Indian Navy is also on high alert in anticipation of a possible terror strike through 7514 kilometres coastline in the wake of Parliament stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and splitting the state into two Union Territories (UTs), an u
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Indian Navy is also on high alert in anticipation of a possible terror strike through 7514 kilometres coastline in the wake of Parliament stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and splitting the state into two Union Territories (UTs), an unnamed senior official said, reports Hindustan Times on August 9. “We are on a state of heightened alert on the eastern and western seaboards,” the official said. In addition, surveillance through radars along the coast and assets have been positioned at critical points to keep a watch, the officer said.
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August - 8 
Intelligence agencies have sounded a high alert in Punjab and Rajasthan, fearing a possible attack from Pakistan, reports Zee News on August 9. According to intelligence agency sources, Pakistan may use its Army's Mujahideen battalion to carry out in
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Intelligence agencies have sounded a high alert in Punjab and Rajasthan, fearing a possible attack from Pakistan, reports Zee News on August 9. According to intelligence agency sources, Pakistan may use its Army's Mujahideen battalion to carry out infiltration in the bordering areas of Punjab, Rajasthan.
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August - 8 August - 11
On August 11, escaped Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM) leader Sapamcha Kangleipak along two cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party - Peoples’ War Group (KCP- PWG) were arrested and brought back to Imphal in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports
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On August 11, escaped Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM) leader Sapamcha Kangleipak along two cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party - Peoples’ War Group (KCP- PWG) were arrested and brought back to Imphal in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. Kangleipak who had escaped from the security ward of JNIMS hospital, Imphal on the intervening night of December 28 and 29, 2008 was rearrested from Hardinge Road near Patna Junction of Bihar on August 8 along with two leaders of the (KCP-PWG) Wahengbam Thoi Luwang alias Thawai Lakpa and Kangabam Roshan. According to E pao Net, Kangleipal was previously detained under National Security Act (NSA) for seditious charge.
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August - 8 
On August 8 a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant identified as Seitinlal was arrested from Athibung market in Peren District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. INR 4,000 and extortion slips were recovered from the arrestee.
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On August 8 a NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant identified as Seitinlal was arrested from Athibung market in Peren District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. INR 4,000 and extortion slips were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 8 
On August 8, for ULFA-I militants were arrested from Uttar Dhemaji area in Dhemaji District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Parthajeet Konwar, Mrinal Phukan, Janak Baruah and Uday Duwara. An ULFA-I flag and sharp wea
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On August 8, for ULFA-I militants were arrested from Uttar Dhemaji area in Dhemaji District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Parthajeet Konwar, Mrinal Phukan, Janak Baruah and Uday Duwara. An ULFA-I flag and sharp weapons were recovered from the militants. According to Police, ULFA-I had made a hideout in the hilly jungles of Laipulia area and suspects more ULFA-I militants to be in the area, which is along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary.
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August - 8 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on August 8 said that Article 370 had failed to benefit Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and only stoked separatism, terrorism and corruption to the advantage of a few families, reports The Times of India. Addressing the nati
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on August 8 said that Article 370 had failed to benefit Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and only stoked separatism, terrorism and corruption to the advantage of a few families, reports The Times of India. Addressing the nation, two days after Parliament voted to scrap J&K’s special status and create two UTs (Union Territories) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the PM said “liberation from Article 370 was a reality” and the entire region was now set to witness the dawn of a new era of development and peace. J&K will not remain a Union territory for long once the pace of development picks up, and the people of the region will get the opportunity to elect MLAs and a Chief Minister soon in a fair and transparent manner, PM Narendra Modi said.
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August - 8 
The Government of India has set up a tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient reason to impose a ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), which was declared as an unlawful organisation last month, reports Daily Excelsior o
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The Government of India has set up a tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient reason to impose a ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), which was declared as an unlawful organisation last month, reports Daily Excelsior on August 9. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), while imposing the ban, had said the group’s primary objective is to establish an “independent and sovereign country” in Punjab and it openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process, challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the central government hereby constitutes an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, consisting of Mr Justice D N Patel, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause of declaring the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful association,” a notification issued by the UMHA said.
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August - 8 
The Supreme Court on August 8 said that it will pass orders on a plea challenging non-inclusion of those born in India to migrants between 1971 and 1987 in the National Register for Citizens (NRC) unless they have ancestral links to the country, repo
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The Supreme Court on August 8 said that it will pass orders on a plea challenging non-inclusion of those born in India to migrants between 1971 and 1987 in the National Register for Citizens (NRC) unless they have ancestral links to the country, reports Indian Express. A petitioner who has challenged Section 3(A) of the Act in a separate plea, meanwhile, pointed out that the different approach was on account of Section 6(A) of the Act, which applies to those covered by the Assam Accord and fixes the cut-off date for grant of citizenship as March 25, 1971.
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August - 8 
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Jitendra Singh on August 8 said that provisions under Article 371 related the Northeastern states which enjoy special privileges and status
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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Jitendra Singh on August 8 said that provisions under Article 371 related the Northeastern states which enjoy special privileges and status will not be withdrawn, reports The Shillong Times. Singh said, “The two are different and connotation and implication of Article 371 is different,” he said even as he made it clear that the Union government has no plans or intentions to make any alterations in Article 371 which is going to stay as it is.
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August - 9 
President Ram Nath Kovind on August 9 gave assent to a legislation for bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, and two Union Territories (UTs) — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh — will come into existence on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. October 31
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President Ram Nath Kovind on August 9 gave assent to a legislation for bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, and two Union Territories (UTs) — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh — will come into existence on October 31, reports Daily Excelsior. October 31 happens to be the birth anniversary of the country’s first Union Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in the merger of about 565 princely States into the Union of India following Independence. The Parliament had earlier this week given its nod to the legislation for bifurcating the State. A Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notification said that “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 2 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019), the Central Government hereby appoints the 31st day of October, 2019, as the appointed day for the purposes of the said Act.” In both the UTs, key subjects such as law and order will be with the Centre. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir will have a Lieutenant Governor and the maximum strength of its Assembly will be 107, which will be enhanced to 114 after a delimitation exercise. Twenty-four seats of the Assembly will continue to remain vacant as they fall under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The current effective strength of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is 87, including four seats falling in Ladakh region, which will now be a separate UT without a legislature. The UT of Ladakh will have Kargil and Leh Districts. The Act said Jammu and Kashmir UT will have reservation in the Assembly seats. It also said that the Lok Sabha will have five seats from the UT of J&K, while from Ladakh the Lower House of Parliament will have one seat.
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August - 9 
A Kerala man, identified as Saifuddin who went missing last year (2018) and later joined the Islamic State (IS) was reportedly killed in an operation conducted by the Afghan-United Sates (US) forces in Afghanistan, a senior intelligence official said
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A Kerala man, identified as Saifuddin who went missing last year (2018) and later joined the Islamic State (IS) was reportedly killed in an operation conducted by the Afghan-United Sates (US) forces in Afghanistan, a senior intelligence official said on August 9, reports The New Indian Express. Saifuddin, a resident of Malappuram District in Kerala, is the second resident from Kerala to have been killed fighting for the IS in Afghanistan in the last fortnight.
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August - 9 
A militant of Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) was arrested on August 9 from an unspecified location in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The militant was identified as ‘private’ Sanjay Chakma alias Sigan Chakma. The a
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A militant of Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) was arrested on August 9 from an unspecified location in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The militant was identified as ‘private’ Sanjay Chakma alias Sigan Chakma. The arrestee was involved in extortion of villagers of Kathan in Lohit District on March 1, 2019. He was also involved in an incident on March 19, when militants set fire to the house of a villager in an unspecified location.
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August - 9 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter that broke out in the forest area of Tholkobera in Gudri Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 9 (today), reports Zee News. The encounter t
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter that broke out in the forest area of Tholkobera in Gudri Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 9 (today), reports Zee News. The encounter took place early morning between the 94 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Jharkhand Police, and the Maoists. The identity of the slain Maoist has not been established yet. At least one .315 bore rifle, two double-barrel guns, two AK 47 magazines, ammunition were seized from the encounter site. More than 10 mobile phones and several copies of Aadhaar cards and bank passbooks were also recovered along with the arms and ammunition from the site.
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August - 9 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued an alert in India ahead of Eid (on August 12) apprehending attacks by Islamic State (IS) and Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terrorist groups, reports India.com on August 11. As per a confide
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued an alert in India ahead of Eid (on August 12) apprehending attacks by Islamic State (IS) and Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terrorist groups, reports India.com on August 11. As per a confidential report issued to state police units and police headquarters on August 9, the IB said that ISI-backed jihadi groups may carry out terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other places in the country around Eid.
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August - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 9 arrested the former Independent MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) in Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Rashid Engineer, in connection with a case related to the funding of
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 9 arrested the former Independent MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) in Jammu and Kashmir Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Rashid Engineer, in connection with a case related to the funding of terror activities in Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashid, who was a legislator from the Langate Assembly seat in North Kashmir, is the first mainstream politician to have been arrested by the NIA in the case. He was earlier questioned in the case in 2017 and again summoned earlier this week. The officials said that he was unable to give any convincing answers to the questions and therefore, his custodial questioning became necessary.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 13 admitted that there was a stone pelting incident in Srinagar after afternoon (Friday) prayers at a local mosque on August 9, reports Scroll. The UMHA said authorities showed restraint in their re
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 13 admitted that there was a stone pelting incident in Srinagar after afternoon (Friday) prayers at a local mosque on August 9, reports Scroll. The UMHA said authorities showed restraint in their response and ‘no bullets have been fired’ in Jammu and Kashmir since the state lost its special status last week. Reports about firing by SF personnel during large protests in the Kashmir Valley on August 9 afternoon have appeared in foreign medias. However, the UMHA had so far refuted the reports.
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August - 9 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Penegri in Tinsukia District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army command on August 9. Two grenades were recovered from the arrestees.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Penegri in Tinsukia District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army command on August 9. Two grenades were recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near Bihar border under Chouparan Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10, reports The Pioneer. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near Bihar border under Chouparan Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10, reports The Pioneer. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), ML Meena, informed that the District Police received a tip off that some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activity is going on in the forest area of Dadpur Village under Chouparan Police Station in Hazaribagh District. Acting on the information, Police conducted the search operation, in which one LWE killed in exchange of bullets and Police also recovered a body from the spot, he added. An INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a large number of bullet rounds were also recovered from the spot. The Police is yet to identify the slain Maoist, he added.
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August - 10 
A special Police unit on August 10 caught hold of two drug peddlers, Faruk Ahmed (34) and Musaddik Ali (20), with a cache of amphetamines on Topsia Road (South) near Hindu Burial Ground in Kolkata city, reports ANI. "Acting on credible source informa
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A special Police unit on August 10 caught hold of two drug peddlers, Faruk Ahmed (34) and Musaddik Ali (20), with a cache of amphetamines on Topsia Road (South) near Hindu Burial Ground in Kolkata city, reports ANI. "Acting on credible source information, at about 07.40 am the anti-FICN team of STF intercepted one Mahindra XUV 500 with two Assam based drugs peddlers on Topsia Road (South) near Hindu Burial Ground under Topsia police station area," a Police release said. "On search, altogether 70 packets of Narcotic Drugs - amphetamines - commonly known as 'Yaba' consisting of about 1.5 lakh pieces of Yaba tablets weighing about 15.699 kgs were seized from their possession. The approximate market value of the seized Yaba tablets is about INR 55 to 60 lakhs in the local market," the release added.
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August - 10 
A tripartite memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura-Shabir Debbarma (NLFT-Shabir Debbarma) and the Union Government and Tripura Government in Delhi on August 10, reports Tripurainfo.
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A tripartite memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between militant outfit National Liberation Front of Tripura-Shabir Debbarma (NLFT-Shabir Debbarma) and the Union Government and Tripura Government in Delhi on August 10, reports Tripurainfo. For the NLFT-SD group the accord was signed by its leaders, Shabir Debbarma and Kajal Debbarma while for the union home ministry Satyendra Garg, joint secretary (Home) signed the accord this morning. For the Tripura government Kumar Alok, additional chief secretary, put his signature on the accord.
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August - 10 
According to Intelligence sources, a seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide squad has infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to perpetrate a massive terror attack on Eid (August 12) or ahead of the Independence Day (August 15), reports The Times of
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According to Intelligence sources, a seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suicide squad has infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to perpetrate a massive terror attack on Eid (August 12) or ahead of the Independence Day (August 15), reports The Times of India on August 11. Sources said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has given a go ahead to the banned terror group, JeM to cause as many casualties as they can, without worrying about the ‘collateral damage’. Security officials suspect that the terror group may attack a mosque so that Pakistan is able to pin the blame on India.
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August - 10 
As tension between India and Pakistan escalates over scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad has hastily reactivated nearly a dozen terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and close to the International Border (IB) along J
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As tension between India and Pakistan escalates over scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad has hastily reactivated nearly a dozen terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and close to the International Border (IB) along Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Sentinel Assam on August 11. During the past week, hectic movement of terrorists has been seen around these camps which were almost shut in the wake of May 2019 deadline set up by Financial Action Task Force (FATF). According to Intelligence sources, Indian Security Forces (SFs) have been put on high alert as terror camps in Kotli, Rawlakote, Bagh and Muzaffarabad in PoK area, bordering Line of Control (LoC), have been reactivated with the ostensible backing of Pakistan Army.
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August - 10 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Jitendra Kumar (31) went into coma five years ago after he was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh in 2014, succumbs t
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper Jitendra Kumar (31) went into coma five years ago after he was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh in 2014, succumbs to his injuries at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on August 10, reports NDTV. "He passed away on Saturday. I felt betrayed as I believed if he has been with us, fought his cruel destiny for 5 years and would recover someday," CRPF Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Yogyan Singh said. Kumar was admitted to the AIIMS in vegetative state after Chhattisgarh emergency services ambulance he was travelling in was ambushed by Maoists in Sukma District on April 12, 2014. However, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that the incident had taken place in Bijapur District.
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August - 10 
Government of India (GoI) has put into motion the process to allow Sikhs, who figured on the now defunct “blacklist”, to visit India, reports The Tribune on August 11. The controversial list was done away in April 2019. GoI through embassies and high
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Government of India (GoI) has put into motion the process to allow Sikhs, who figured on the now defunct “blacklist”, to visit India, reports The Tribune on August 11. The controversial list was done away in April 2019. GoI through embassies and high commissions abroad, written to the persons mentioned on the list that they can now travel to India. Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), a banned terrorist outfit, has welcomed the removal of the “blacklist” of Sikhs by the Indian government. Some of its members have expressed the desire to visit India, but with a rider that they would be allowed to raise the demand for ‘Khalistan’.
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August - 10 
Manipur Police arrested six Rohingyas nationals with fake Aadhaar cards from Imphal Airport in Manipur’s Imphal West District on August 10, reports Imphal Free Press. Following an intelligence report, Police intercepted the six people soon after they
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Manipur Police arrested six Rohingyas nationals with fake Aadhaar cards from Imphal Airport in Manipur’s Imphal West District on August 10, reports Imphal Free Press. Following an intelligence report, Police intercepted the six people soon after they debarked from Indigo flight. During investigation, as reported in Indian Express, the six people identified as Yarzarlin, Min Min Oo, Soe Ko Ko, Moe Sat Naing, Nyi Nyi Soe and Zaw Min Than revealed themselves to be Myanmar nationals who were given training in Madrasas in Delhi and in other parts of India. Police recovered an ATM card marked as CB Bank Visa in the name of Hoe Myint Naing of Yangon, Myanmar and a cash memo receipt of Myanmarese like script.
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August - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case in connection with the killing of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gulzar Hussain by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants, reports The Sentinel. H
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) registered a case in connection with the killing of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gulzar Hussain by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants, reports The Sentinel. He was killed on January 28, 2014.
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August - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA)has released names and photographs of the persons believed to have been involved in May 21 killing in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, in which Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Tirong Aboh was killed reports
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National Investigation Agency (NIA)has released names and photographs of the persons believed to have been involved in May 21 killing in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, in which Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Tirong Aboh was killed reports Arunachal Times. NIA has named five militants who are believed to be involved in the killings. The militants suspected to be involved in the killings are ‘captain’ Elllie Ketok, ‘major general’ Absolon Tangkhul, ‘captain’ Victor Tangkhul, ‘kilonser’ (minister) Ravi Wangno and ‘lieutenant colonel’ Apem. All militants belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). Ravi Wangno and Ellie Ketok are natives of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh.
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August - 10 
ON August 10, a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant surrendered before Sonari Police in Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Biman Gogoi. As per reports, Biman Gogoi, a resident of No 1 Ha
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ON August 10, a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant surrendered before Sonari Police in Charaideo District, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Biman Gogoi. As per reports, Biman Gogoi, a resident of No 1 Haufau village in Sonari was on the way to meet former Indian Army soldier Tipuram Gogoi in his residence in the same village when he was surrounded by Police. He subsequently surrendered.
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August - 10 
On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week
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On August 10, India sent a reminder to Pakistan to hold technical level meetings to finalise key decisions relating to the proposed Kartarpur corridor, reports News 18. India had proposed that technical level meetings should be held in the first week of August. However, the sources said Pakistan is yet to respond to it, prompting the Indian side to send a reminder.
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August - 10 
Several special laws, which were enacted by the State from time to time keeping in view the security aspect and to check movement of anti-national elements and their agents, will continue to remain in force in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Ka
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Several special laws, which were enacted by the State from time to time keeping in view the security aspect and to check movement of anti-national elements and their agents, will continue to remain in force in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, reports Daily Excelsior on August 11. These laws have not been touched by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 whereby more than 100 Central Laws will get extended to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. This has been decided as these special laws will continue to play crucial role in ensuring proper law and order and internal security in both the Union Territories keeping in view hostile behaviour of neighbouring countries—Pakistan and China and presence of terrorists and their agents in the hinterland.
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August - 10 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three vehicles belonging to a country liquor factory owner protesting the sale of liquor in Pottangi Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District of Odisha on August 10, reports Th
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three vehicles belonging to a country liquor factory owner protesting the sale of liquor in Pottangi Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District of Odisha on August 10, reports The New Indian Express. Sources said around 20 Maoists entered the premises of the liquor factory and asked seven of its employees to remain indoors. They then set ablaze one jeep, two motorcycles and one generator kept on the premises. The Maoists warned the employees to shut down the factory before escaping from the spot. They put up a banner at the gate of the factory threatening the owner of dire consequences if he continues selling liquor in the area. Later, the employees and the owner informed the Police about the incident.
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August - 10 
The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in Hazaribagh encounter on August 10, was identified as one of Pradyuman Sharma’s key associates, Laldas Mochi alias Mukesh Ravidas, a resident of Bhagwanpur in Patna District of Bihar, re
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The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in Hazaribagh encounter on August 10, was identified as one of Pradyuman Sharma’s key associates, Laldas Mochi alias Mukesh Ravidas, a resident of Bhagwanpur in Patna District of Bihar, reports The Times of India on August 11. Police claimed that CPI-Maoist Magadh zone ‘commander’ Pradyuman was believed to have been injured in the encounter. Pradyuman carries a reward of INR 50,000 on his head. His name figures in at least 51 Maoist-related cases lodged with different Police Stations in Bihar and Jharkhand. In March 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had attached Pradyuman’s property worth INR 6.8 million. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported, a CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter near Bihar border under Chouparan Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10.
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August - 10 
Two cadres of Hmar People Convention (Democratic) (HQ Faction) HPC (D) was arrested on August 10 in the remote areas of Parbung and Lungthullen of Manipur’s Pherzawl District, tweets Eastern Command. The ‘self-styled sergeants’ cadres identified as T
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Two cadres of Hmar People Convention (Democratic) (HQ Faction) HPC (D) was arrested on August 10 in the remote areas of Parbung and Lungthullen of Manipur’s Pherzawl District, tweets Eastern Command. The ‘self-styled sergeants’ cadres identified as Thangrosung Mengha and Lal Sanga Hmar was involved in tax collection and several nefarious activities in the area of Pherzawl and Tipaimukh. According to Sangai Express, a large quantity of war like stores to include explosives, uniforms and important documents was recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 10 
Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested on August 10 from Charaideo District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and a magazine were recovered from the arrestees.
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Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested on August 10 from Charaideo District in Assam, tweets Eastern Army Command. A pistol and a magazine were recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 10 
Yung Aung-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) has appealed to National League for Democracy (NLD)-ruled Government in Myanmar to follow the policies of Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Government and stop milita
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Yung Aung-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) has appealed to National League for Democracy (NLD)-ruled Government in Myanmar to follow the policies of Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) Government and stop military operations against it, reports Nagaland Post on August 11. In a press statement, Niki Sumi, a ‘lieutenant general’ of NSCN (K) has accused the Government of Myanmar of trying to suppress Naga struggle.
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August - 11 
According to an official statement on August 11, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh expressed concern over reports of slowdown in activities of discernible showdown by Pakistan to develop Kartarpur corridor, reports New Indian Express. The CM
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According to an official statement on August 11, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh expressed concern over reports of slowdown in activities of discernible showdown by Pakistan to develop Kartarpur corridor, reports New Indian Express. The CM urged Pakistan not to back out of their commitment. The CM also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a special economic package for the development of the border states of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir to create better job opportunities. Additionally, according to Government officials, Pakistan’s enthusiasm over Kartarpur corridor will depend on the unfolding situation in Kashmir once the restrictions are relaxed, reports The Tribune on August 11. While not commenting on reports that Pakistan had slowed down work on the corridor, they referred to influential voices in its establishment, such as those of former Foreign Secretary Abdul Basit, calling for work to be suspended in light of India’s Jammu and Kashmir moves. The Indian establishment has viewed the Kartarpur Corridor with a tinge of suspicion. There have been recurring concerns after the seizures of explosives and arms in Punjab and Haryana that Pakistan is attempting to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
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August - 11 
In a bid to spread its drugs empire, Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company is learnt to have entered into a partnership with Afghan drug lord Haji Lal Jan Ishaqzai, Zee News reports on August 12. According to Indian intelligence agencies, D-Company has already
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In a bid to spread its drugs empire, Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company is learnt to have entered into a partnership with Afghan drug lord Haji Lal Jan Ishaqzai, Zee News reports on August 12. According to Indian intelligence agencies, D-Company has already established ground networks in Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Ghana from where it hopes to carry out operations. With the increasing threat from drug traffickers, Indian security agencies have been working overtime to blunt the massive threat posed. D-Company, looking at generating capital through illegal - but lucrative - heroin trade, has taken the help of Ishaqzai to execute their nefarious plans of pumping narcotics in India and elsewhere. Indian intelligence agencies suspect that Dawood may have contacted Pakistan's Inter-State Services (ISI) to extend cover to Ishaqzai in return for his support in D-Company's drugs trade. Ishaqzai has contacts in Asia and Europe and it is this that may have already been exploited by D-Company. It is through this that D-Company may have also smuggled drugs into India via the Afghan-Pakistan route. It is suspected that drugs are hidden among or inside fruits which are then either smuggled into India via the Wagah-Attari border or through jute bags which are brought in via the sea route and into Gujarat and Mumbai.
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August - 11 
In the view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, security has been strengthened in Upper Assam, reports Northeast Now, August 12. In Tinsukia District, Police and CRPF are conducting round the clock naka checking in the town and on national
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In the view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, security has been strengthened in Upper Assam, reports Northeast Now, August 12. In Tinsukia District, Police and CRPF are conducting round the clock naka checking in the town and on national highway 37. Similarly, in Dibrugarh police and CRPF are carrying out night patrolling to prevent any subversive activities especially from United Liberation Front Army – Independent (ULFA-I).
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August - 11 
On the evening of August 11, two suspected miscreants of underground outfits shot a non-local at the connecting road between Kangjabi and Thingel, Nagamapal under Lamphel Police Station (PS) in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Pre
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On the evening of August 11, two suspected miscreants of underground outfits shot a non-local at the connecting road between Kangjabi and Thingel, Nagamapal under Lamphel Police Station (PS) in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The injured victim identified as Jagabundhu Malik who originally hails from Jajpur District, Orissa was shot when he was returning from the market with his uncle, states Sangai Express. Malik is currently recuperating in RIMS hospital.
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August - 11 
Restrictions in five sensitive Districts of Jammu region were further eased on August 11 ahead of Eid festival, during which situation remained peaceful even though mobile internet services in entire region remained snapped for seventh consecutive da
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Restrictions in five sensitive Districts of Jammu region were further eased on August 11 ahead of Eid festival, during which situation remained peaceful even though mobile internet services in entire region remained snapped for seventh consecutive day today while telephone calling facilities were still affected in some of the Districts, reports Daily Excelsior. Day restrictions were lifted in Kishtwar District from 8 am today (August 11) but they will continue during the night as a precautionary measure. Reports said that authorities relaxed restrictions in Doda, Ramban, Kishtwar, Rajouri and Poonch Districts during the day in phased manner to facilitate people buy essential commodities and shopping for Eid festival tomorrow (August 12). Relaxations were peaceful at all the places. However, security personnel will remain deployed in strength to ensure peace during the relaxation period. Meanwhile, mobile internet services remained shut in entire Jammu region for seventh consecutive day on August 11, reports Daily Excelsior. In five sensitive districts of the region including Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch, telephone calling services have also been affected.
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August - 11 
Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, three of them carrying cash reward on their heads, surrendered themselves before Senior Police Official Shalabh Sinha in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 11, reports The Pioneer. The surrendered cadres included a woma
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Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, three of them carrying cash reward on their heads, surrendered themselves before Senior Police Official Shalabh Sinha in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 11, reports The Pioneer. The surrendered cadres included a woman and a minor boy. Of the surrendered Maoists, “Sodi Joga (22) was a member of military platoon no. 23 and the most dreaded one, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh (INR 200,000) on his head. Two other cadres - Sodi Erre (23), head of Kisan Adivasi Mahila Sangathan (KAMS, a frontal wing of Maoists) and Podiyam Nanda (22), commander of militia platoon section 'A', were carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh (INR 100,000) each” – said the Police Official. Four others, including a minor, were working under various Maoist wings. Further, based on a tip-off provided by Podiyam Nanda, 19 gelatine rods weighing around 30 kilograms were recovered by the para-military troopers from Konta Police Station area in the district. “The surrendered Maoists said that they were disappointed with the hollow Maoist ideology and hardships of the jungle”, Sinha added.
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August - 11 
Seven other militant groups have also called for boycott of Independence Day, reports Imphal Free Press on August 12. The groups are Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (K
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Seven other militant groups have also called for boycott of Independence Day, reports Imphal Free Press on August 12. The groups are Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK).
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August - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a militant of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Jahirul Sheikh, on August 11 from Indore, Madhya Pradesh in connection with the 2014 Burdwan blast case, reports News 18. Two pers
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a militant of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Jahirul Sheikh, on August 11 from Indore, Madhya Pradesh in connection with the 2014 Burdwan blast case, reports News 18. Two persons were killed and another was injured in a bomb explosion at a house in the Khagragarh locality of Burdwan on October 2, 2014.
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August - 11 
Two Kuki militant groups the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) and Socialist Democratic Front of Kukiland (SDKF) have called for a boycott of Independence Day celebrations in Manipur on August 15, reports Imphal Free Press on August 12. SDKF was for
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Two Kuki militant groups the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) and Socialist Democratic Front of Kukiland (SDKF) have called for a boycott of Independence Day celebrations in Manipur on August 15, reports Imphal Free Press on August 12. SDKF was formed on March 1, 2018 formed with the aim of formation of a ‘Kukiland’.
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August - 11 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on August 11 said that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir will end terrorism and the State will lead to path of development but maintained that it should
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on August 11 said that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir will end terrorism and the State will lead to path of development but maintained that it should have been abrogated much earlier, reports Daily Excelsior. “I have no doubts that Article 370 should have been removed. After abrogation of the Article, terrorism will end in Kashmir and the State will march to the path of development. Removal of Article 370 will be beneficial for the country as well as the State of Jammu and Kashmir,” Amit Shah said. Meanwhile, the Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu also backed the scrapping of special status under Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was in the interest of the nation and should not be treated as a political issue. “It was the need of the hour and people of the country should stand with their counterparts in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
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August - 11 
United Liberation Front Army – Independent (ULFA-I) has called general strike on August 15 from 1:30 am to 6:30 pm in United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (WESEA) region apart from boycotting 73rd Indian Independence Day celebr
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United Liberation Front Army – Independent (ULFA-I) has called general strike on August 15 from 1:30 am to 6:30 pm in United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (WESEA) region apart from boycotting 73rd Indian Independence Day celebrations, reports Sangai Express.
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August - 12 
According to Government data, more than 140 incidents of stone pelting were reported, in which 40 Security Force (SF) personnel were injured, in the Kashmir Valley during the past one week, reports The Hindu on August 13. The Valley has been under
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According to Government data, more than 140 incidents of stone pelting were reported, in which 40 Security Force (SF) personnel were injured, in the Kashmir Valley during the past one week, reports The Hindu on August 13. The Valley has been under lockdown since August 5 after Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah moved two Bills in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) to annul Article 370 and downgrade and bifurcate the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs). The most incidents of stone pelting (45) were reported on August 6, a day after the legislation was cleared by the Rajya Sabha. As many as 21 Central Armed Police Force personnel received injuries the same day.
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August - 12 
A group of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set a bus on fire after asking the passengers to alight near Kokri area in Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the private bus carrying passengers was en
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A group of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set a bus on fire after asking the passengers to alight near Kokri area in Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the private bus carrying passengers was en route Kondagaon from Narayanpur when some rebels intercepted it near Kokri. The Maoists then asked the passengers to get down from the bus. Subsequently, the Maoists set ablaze the vehicle and fled from the spot. While all the passengers are reportedly safe, the bus was reduced to ashes, sources added.
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A man was arrested for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 283,000 on August 12 near RTO office in Thane (Thane District) in Maharashtra, reports Times of India. Police found 566 FICNs in denomination of scrapped INR 500.
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A man was arrested for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 283,000 on August 12 near RTO office in Thane (Thane District) in Maharashtra, reports Times of India. Police found 566 FICNs in denomination of scrapped INR 500.
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A member of Dawood Ibrahim’s gang (D-Company), Mohammad Altaaf Saeed, was arrested on August 12 from Kannur International Airport, in Kannur District of Kerala, reports Times of India.
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A member of Dawood Ibrahim’s gang (D-Company), Mohammad Altaaf Saeed, was arrested on August 12 from Kannur International Airport, in Kannur District of Kerala, reports Times of India.
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A team of Special Task Force (STF) arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including its self-proclaimed ‘commander’ and a woman cadre from Abhuchak village under Saraiya Police Station in Muzaffarpur District of Biha
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A team of Special Task Force (STF) arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including its self-proclaimed ‘commander’ and a woman cadre from Abhuchak village under Saraiya Police Station in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar late on August 12 night, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Anil Baitha, resident of Gopalpur village in Vaishali District and Ragini of Fatehpur village under Kanti Police Station in Muzaffarpur District.Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Vimlesh chandra Jha said, “The duo were wanted in more than six cases. Baitha’s name has figured recently in a case pertaining to demand of levy from two construction companies engaged in laying new railway tracks on newly-created section between Hajipur and Sugauli under East Central Railways. Two separate FIR have been lodged with Saraiya police station in January and March this year against Baitha and his associates.”
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Arunachal Times on August 12 reports that Police and Assam Rifles (AR) destroyed three camps of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) located at New Jukhi, Old Kamlao and Kovin Honkap in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Arunachal Times on August 12 reports that Police and Assam Rifles (AR) destroyed three camps of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) located at New Jukhi, Old Kamlao and Kovin Honkap in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. Changlang Superintendent of Police (SP) Romil Baaniya stated that the camps were created in the last two years. He also added that 33 militants of various affiliations have been arrested in Changlang District in the previous six months.
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and opened fire on a joint team of District Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) wh
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and opened fire on a joint team of District Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) when they were conducting search operation based on intelligence input in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports ANI. No Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in the incident, Police said. Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said, "Today morning around 11 am, joint teams of district police, DRG, CAF and ITBP were out for Area Search and Domination exercise based on the inputs of suspected movement of a small team of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Jhori village and their plan to carry out a big attack before Independence Day," Garg said, adding, "When the parties cordoned the area they found that Maoists had blocked the road with fallen trees and posted banner on them. The Maoist small action team had laid an ambush with multiple command IEDs for the SFs and civilians who would cross the road. But the SFs followed tactical movements and cordoned the area seeing which Naxalites blasted the IEDs and started firing on the forces. After a brief firing for 10 minutes they ran into jungles and hillocks," he said. However, there was no reports of casualties among the SFs.
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Director general of police (DGP) L.M. Khaute in an order has instructed Police officials to constitute Anti-Illegal Migrants Special Unit’ for prevention/detection/prosecution of illegal migrants who often infiltrate into Manipur, reports Imphal Free
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Director general of police (DGP) L.M. Khaute in an order has instructed Police officials to constitute Anti-Illegal Migrants Special Unit’ for prevention/detection/prosecution of illegal migrants who often infiltrate into Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on August 13. The order informed that illegal migrants used different routes such as Imphal Airport, along NH-2 at Mao and Moreh, along NH-150 through Jessami and Mizoram border, Tiddim road through Behiang. Apart from carrying out routine checking on daily basis, the unit will be responsible for carrying out special drives at vulnerable/ suspected pockets/ places/ towns for detection of illegal migrants.
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Even as vigil along Odisha coast has been intensified by the Indian Coast Guard, Navy and Police following intelligence inputs of possible entry of anti-nationals following the scrapping of Article 370, coastal security in Jagatsinghpur District are
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Even as vigil along Odisha coast has been intensified by the Indian Coast Guard, Navy and Police following intelligence inputs of possible entry of anti-nationals following the scrapping of Article 370, coastal security in Jagatsinghpur District are in shambles, New Indian Express reports on August 13. Coastal security system has been affected by shortage of manpower, interceptor boats, infrastructure, arms and ammunition, electronic gadgets and adequate training to marine police personnel. The District has three marine Police Stations and none are well-equipped to effectively ensure security of the coastline. Jagatsinghpur SP in-charge Biswanath Mishra said despite staff crunch and shortage of boats in the marine police stations, security has been tightened along the coast to thwart possible influx of illegal immigrants through sea. “The marine police are on high alert and patrolling has been beefed up in coordination with the Coast Guard and CISF to keep a vigil on suspicious movement of vessels,” he said. A three-tier patrolling system has been put in place to secure the coast of Odisha. While the Indian Navy patrols the high seas and carries out aerial reconnaissance with vessel-based aircraft, the intermediate layer comprising the Exclusive Economic Zone (between 12 and 200 nautical miles) is taken care of the Coast Guard. The territorial waters are patrolled by joint patrolling teams comprising personnel drawn from the Customs and State Marine Police.
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) former ‘chief advisor’ Baji Samjai Luwangcha will now hold the post of ‘acting chairman’ in place of former ‘chairman’ Ibungo Ngangom, reports Imphal Free Press on August 13.
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) former ‘chief advisor’ Baji Samjai Luwangcha will now hold the post of ‘acting chairman’ in place of former ‘chairman’ Ibungo Ngangom, reports Imphal Free Press on August 13.
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August - 12 
Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), the second largest students’ body in Mizoram, has asked residents of Tuichawngchhuah, an unauthorised village in Lunglei District in Mizoram to vacate within a month, reports East Mojo on August 13. A leader of MSU stated
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Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), the second largest students’ body in Mizoram, has asked residents of Tuichawngchhuah, an unauthorised village in Lunglei District in Mizoram to vacate within a month, reports East Mojo on August 13. A leader of MSU stated that villagers were already served eviction order by the state government. Tuichawngchhuah is a village predominantly inhabited by Chakma community.
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh visited the Kashmir valley to review the prevailing security situation in the region on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. He visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh visited the Kashmir valley to review the prevailing security situation in the region on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. He visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter terrorist operations. He complimented the troops for the humanitarian assistance being provided to the locals and appreciated the actions taken by the units and formations in ensuring safety and wellbeing of the people.
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On August 12 former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Virsa Singh Valtoha had to face ire from the locals during his address on the death anniversary of Sukhdev Singh Babbar of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) at Dasuwal in Tarn Taran Distri
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On August 12 former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Virsa Singh Valtoha had to face ire from the locals during his address on the death anniversary of Sukhdev Singh Babbar of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) at Dasuwal in Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. Valtoha talked about his association with BKI. When he spoke on opening an old murder case of Patti-based surgeon Dr Sudarshan Trehan, who was shot on November 15, 1984, the organisers switched off the public address system and Valtoha was made to sit.
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On August 12, Police neutralised a drug trade racket run by two women in Rajgarh village in Ludhiana District, reports The Times of India. The Police seized 850-gram heroin worth over INR 1.5 crore and INR 5,00,000 drug money. The accused, identified
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On August 12, Police neutralised a drug trade racket run by two women in Rajgarh village in Ludhiana District, reports The Times of India. The Police seized 850-gram heroin worth over INR 1.5 crore and INR 5,00,000 drug money. The accused, identified as Manjit Kaur alias Bitto and Amarjeet Kaur alias Kalo had become major players in the drug trade.
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Police arrested a drug supplier, identified as Suresh Chandra Saxena from Nanakmatta in Udham Singh Nagar District and recovered over 200 grams of heroin worth INR 20,00,000 and INR 4,00,000 cash from him, The Times of India reports on August 13.
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Police arrested a drug supplier, identified as Suresh Chandra Saxena from Nanakmatta in Udham Singh Nagar District and recovered over 200 grams of heroin worth INR 20,00,000 and INR 4,00,000 cash from him, The Times of India reports on August 13. According to the Police, Suresh Chandra, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, is the kingpin of drug-peddlers. Divulging details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Barinderjit Singh said, “Saxena was the main person behind the contraband supply. Police were on alert, and acting on a tip-off a team led by circle office of Khatima police Mahesh Chandra Binjola apprehended Saxena from Sisayikhera market when he was about to deliver a consignment.”
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on August 12 said that post-abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, leading entrepreneurs have already expressed their interest in investing in Jammu and Kashmir and voiced confidence that ‘open minds
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on August 12 said that post-abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, leading entrepreneurs have already expressed their interest in investing in Jammu and Kashmir and voiced confidence that ‘open minds and open markets’ will ensure that youth will take the State on the path of greater progress, reports Daily Excelsior. Reacting to scrapping of Articles 370 and 35A, Modi made it clear that the Government decision on (abrogation of) Article 370 was purely a domestic one and hoped that it will benefit the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Radical Sikh organisation Dal Khalsa, United Akali Dal and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have decided to observe August 15 as Black Day, reports New Indian Express. Kanwar Pal Singh of Dal Khalsa said that they will stage protests on Independence Day aga
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Radical Sikh organisation Dal Khalsa, United Akali Dal and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have decided to observe August 15 as Black Day, reports New Indian Express. Kanwar Pal Singh of Dal Khalsa said that they will stage protests on Independence Day against the atrocities, political subjugation and denial of rights to Sikhs in the last seven decades. He also alleged that due to increased hostilities between Indo-Pakistan in the wake of government's abrogating article 370, the Kartarpur corridor is likely to become causality.
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Security agencies have foiled major terror attacks in three cities, which was being planned on the messaging app, Telegram, India Today reports on August 13. A youth was picked up from Delhi, who was part of the conversation. "We got vital informatio
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Security agencies have foiled major terror attacks in three cities, which was being planned on the messaging app, Telegram, India Today reports on August 13. A youth was picked up from Delhi, who was part of the conversation. "We got vital information about terrorists trying to enter India, who were posing as Afghanistan students. Preventive measures were taken by roping in other agencies and the planning was foiled," said a source. According to the officials, Islamic State (IS) terrorists along with their sympathisers in Afghanistan and India were planning to carry out terror activities across India, for which they have been provoking Muslim youths through different Telegram groups. Agencies have tracked as many as five such Telegram groups on which the terrorist were carrying out their planning. After a detailed investigation, it was revealed that IS had made 'Operation Green Birds' where they wanted to attack three cities ahead of the Independence Day. "They want to create unrest in the country. We have busted five groups on which planning was being hatched for bomb blasts in India. These groups have been flooded with hate messages against India," said a source in the central agency. The officer added that they intercepted the messages that attacks were planned on August 13 at a railway station in South Delhi, or to plant a bomb inside a train that would start from Nizamuddin Railway Station. To carry out these attacks, the youths were being trained to make bombs with the help of IED and train to trigger it through a cell phone. "As per their planning, B-1 Coach of Rajdhani Express was on their hit target. But our timely action has foiled their plan," the source added.
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Security personnel have arrested eight illegal migrants and kept them in custody at Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, the border town along the Indo-Myanmar border, reports The Assam Tribune. Confirming the arrest, a Police officer said, the a
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Security personnel have arrested eight illegal migrants and kept them in custody at Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur, the border town along the Indo-Myanmar border, reports The Assam Tribune. Confirming the arrest, a Police officer said, the arrests were made on August 12 night. “The arrested persons have been remanded in judicial custody for nine days,” he said. On August 10, a team of State Police had rounded up six suspected Rohingya men from the Imphal International Airport on their arrival from New Delhi. Manipur Director General of Police (DGP), LM Khaute has directed all Superintendent of Police (SP)s to constitute an ‘anti-illegal migrants’ special unit’ for prevention, detection and prosecution of illegal migrants who often infiltrate into the State. The identity of the arrested persons are yet to be established.
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Situation all across the Jammu region remained peaceful on August 12 with people offering Eid prayers including in five sensitive districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch where restrictions were relaxed during the day for festivities a
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Situation all across the Jammu region remained peaceful on August 12 with people offering Eid prayers including in five sensitive districts of Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch where restrictions were relaxed during the day for festivities and prayers, reports Daily Excelsior. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma said, “Eid prayers and festivities all across the Jammu region passed off peacefully during the day. Restrictions in five districts were lifted to facilitate people celebrate the festival and offer prayers. No untoward incident has been reported from any part of the province.” However, he said, prohibitory orders in five districts will remain in force for the night. At couple of places, youth took out processions after the prayers. However, the processions concluded peacefully.
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Six suspected Rohingyas were arrested from Indo-Myanmar border town in Moreh in Tengnoupal District on August 12, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Mohammed Zaid, Aung Myo Htut alias Mohammed Arafat, Arkar Naing alias Musaf
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Six suspected Rohingyas were arrested from Indo-Myanmar border town in Moreh in Tengnoupal District on August 12, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Mohammed Zaid, Aung Myo Htut alias Mohammed Arafat, Arkar Naing alias Musaffar, Zin Ko Leuin alias Abdul Qadim, Nay Thu Rain Tun alias Md Nayar, Aung Chaye alias Sheikh Ahamed, Tinmyint alias Zubair and Aung Tun. While three of them were arrested while crossing into Myanmar rest were arrested from a hotel in Moreh.
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The Thane Crime Branch has arrested a person identified as Kaluram Indavale, for possessing 566 Fake Indian Currency notes (FICN) of INR 500 denomination, worth INR 2.83 lakh on August 12 from Thane in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. With the informa
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The Thane Crime Branch has arrested a person identified as Kaluram Indavale, for possessing 566 Fake Indian Currency notes (FICN) of INR 500 denomination, worth INR 2.83 lakh on August 12 from Thane in Maharashtra, reports The Hindu. With the information he provided, a counterfeit currency note racket was busted from Igatpuri in Shahpur on August 15.
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Two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police along with weapons at the State Police headquarters in Patna District of Bihar on August 12, reports The Times of India. The Maoists, identified as Amarnath
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Two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police along with weapons at the State Police headquarters in Patna District of Bihar on August 12, reports The Times of India. The Maoists, identified as Amarnath Sahni (45), a self-proclaimed ‘zonal commander’, and Rakesh Sahni (40) of Jandaha block in Vaishali District, were wanted in more than a dozen cases of insurgency-related crimes including the killing of two farmers, Ramesh Jha and Ranjit Kumar Singh, in 2018. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jitendra Kumar said, Amarnath Sahni has been accused of 14 cases whereas his associate Rakesh Kumar is named in six Maoist related crimes in the State. "They surrendered before the police headquarters with one carbine machine gun, two pistols and a large number of cartridges and one country made one round pistol," ADGP, Kumar added.
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88 militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura- Sabir Kumar Debbarma (NLFT-SD) surrendered in Agartala in West Tripura District in Tripura on August 13, reports East Mojo. Kajal Debbarma, ‘information secretary’ of NLFT, said, "We were in Bangl
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88 militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura- Sabir Kumar Debbarma (NLFT-SD) surrendered in Agartala in West Tripura District in Tripura on August 13, reports East Mojo. Kajal Debbarma, ‘information secretary’ of NLFT, said, "We were in Bangladesh. More 20 people are left; they are not interested and decided that they will not surrender. I hope they will come soon." In a press release, by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had stated that ‘’ NLFT-SD has agreed to abjure the path of violence, join the mainstream and abide by the Constitution of India. It has agreed to the surrender its 88 cadres with their weapons. The surrendered cadres will be given surrender benefits as per the surrender-cum-rehabilitation scheme”. NLFT-SD The insurgents were holed up at Khagrachari in Bangladesh where some of the key men had settled adds Indian Express. NLFT- Biswamohan (NLFT-BM) was the only active insurgent outfit in Tripura till it suffered a split at the hands of Sabir Debbarma.
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A Company Operating Base of Assam Rifles (AR) was fired upon by unidentified militants at Tobu Sub Division in Mon District of Nagaland on August 13, reports Morung Express. There was no reports of casualties.
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A Company Operating Base of Assam Rifles (AR) was fired upon by unidentified militants at Tobu Sub Division in Mon District of Nagaland on August 13, reports Morung Express. There was no reports of casualties.
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A militant of recently formed Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on August 13 from Kherbari village in Dhubri District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Betsing Jidung alias Master alias John
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A militant of recently formed Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) was arrested on August 13 from Kherbari village in Dhubri District of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Betsing Jidung alias Master alias John Dimasa Jidung. One 9mm pistol, one magazine, and three rounds were recovered from the arrestee. He was also the training instructor of DNLA. He was also involved in extortion and in arms deals with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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A terror alert has been issued by Intelligence Bureau (IB) to Gujarat Police about terrorist intrusion via Indo-Pak border at Kutch, reports India.com on August 14. Marine and border police have also been deployed on these border areas.
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A terror alert has been issued by Intelligence Bureau (IB) to Gujarat Police about terrorist intrusion via Indo-Pak border at Kutch, reports India.com on August 14. Marine and border police have also been deployed on these border areas.
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on August 13 said that the Army wants same bonhomie with people of Kashmir, which existed in 1970s and 1980s when they used to meet the local population without guns even as he declared that the Indian troops are ready
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on August 13 said that the Army wants same bonhomie with people of Kashmir, which existed in 1970s and 1980s when they used to meet the local population without guns even as he declared that the Indian troops are ready to meet any kind of security challenge in the region, reports Daily Excelsior. “In 1970s and 1980, we were deployed there (in Kashmir) and we used to meet without guns. If everything goes well, we will again meet without guns,” General Rawat said. He also said Pakistan deploying additional military resources along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir over the last few days is normal and not a matter of concern, asserting that Indian troops are prepared to deal with any security challenge in the region.
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Assam Police commandos had launched a counter terrorist operation against ULFA-I, in Tinsukia District in Assam, along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boder, reported The Sentinel on August 14. The Commando was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP
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Assam Police commandos had launched a counter terrorist operation against ULFA-I, in Tinsukia District in Assam, along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boder, reported The Sentinel on August 14. The Commando was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Prithiviraj Rajkhowa. Police commando teams were seen carrying out an operation drive in Tengapani, Bogoribari under Sadia sub-division in Tinsukia District in Assam.
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Assam Police on August 13 stated that they arrested six United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) sympathizers from an unspecified location in Dhemaji District in Assam, reports Asian Age. They were planning to make a video of burning nati
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Assam Police on August 13 stated that they arrested six United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) sympathizers from an unspecified location in Dhemaji District in Assam, reports Asian Age. They were planning to make a video of burning national flag and hoisting the ULFA-I flag in Dhemaji District. The ULFA-I sympathizers, according to Security officials planned to upload the videos on social networking sites to whip up anti-India sentiments. Indicating that some new recruits and sympathisers of ULFA-I have been assigned the task of using the cyber space extensively to propagate anti-India sentiment, security sources said that they have recovered some videos shot by six youths.
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested four Coordination Committee (CorCom) militants from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post on August 14. The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence on the movement of militants across the
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested four Coordination Committee (CorCom) militants from Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post on August 14. The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence on the movement of militants across the Indian-Myanmar border into Tirap District.
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August - 13 
Government of India (GoI) on August 13 assured a four-member delegation of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) that it would hold a “political level talks” with them, reports Nagaland Post. According to ENPO, assurance was made at the A
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Government of India (GoI) on August 13 assured a four-member delegation of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) that it would hold a “political level talks” with them, reports Nagaland Post. According to ENPO, assurance was made at the August 13 meeting in New Delhi after the Centre extended a formal invitation to ENPO on the issue of demand for a separate state (Frontier Nagaland).
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Imphal Free Press reports on August 13 that a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Chenmoho village in Mon District in Nagaland. The arrestee was identified as Narendra Loithongbam.
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Imphal Free Press reports on August 13 that a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant was arrested from Chenmoho village in Mon District in Nagaland. The arrestee was identified as Narendra Loithongbam.
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Imphal Free Press reports on August 13 that five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN) militants were arrested from Ahthibung in Peren District in Nagaland. The arrestees were identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Vitoye Sumi, ‘
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Imphal Free Press reports on August 13 that five National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Kitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN) militants were arrested from Ahthibung in Peren District in Nagaland. The arrestees were identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Vitoye Sumi, ‘major’ Hekaho Zhimo, ‘lieutenant’ Paojangam Singon, ‘sergeant’ Lamkhup Singson and ‘corporal’ Vikuto Chopy.
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August - 13 
Intelligence inputs suggest that in the wake of abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has directed terrorist organisations to keep a low profile for now and confine themselves to inciting violence through civil unrest without taking direct part in prot
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Intelligence inputs suggest that in the wake of abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has directed terrorist organisations to keep a low profile for now and confine themselves to inciting violence through civil unrest without taking direct part in protests, reports Daily Pioneer on August 14. According to sources, with international power and media keeping close tabs on development in Kashmir and Indian Security Forces (SFs) on high alert, Pakistan can’t take the risk of being caught red handed while sending jihadi elements into the Valley. Apart from strategizing unrest, the Pakistani establishment has also asked its rogue elements to go for snatching weapons from vulnerable posts and patrol teams and make local youths accountable for such incidents. The local terrorist cadre have been instructed to use phones only after Internet is restored to avoid detection. Sources in the security establishment said that latest intelligence reports indicate Pakistan has directed terrorist organisations to incite passions leading to massive protests.
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Multiple Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found on the premises of Nilgiri College in Balasore District of Odisha on August 13, reports Odisha Sun Times. Two of the posters, bearing the name of CPI-Maoist Students Wing, deman
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Multiple Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found on the premises of Nilgiri College in Balasore District of Odisha on August 13, reports Odisha Sun Times. Two of the posters, bearing the name of CPI-Maoist Students Wing, demanded the college authorities against holding the students’ union elections. Also, the teachers were warned to stay away from politics and instead create an academic environment on the campus. The whole incident created a panic among the students and the teachers of the College. On being informed, Nilgiri Police reached the spot, seized the posters and started a probe in the matter.
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Supreme Court on August 13 rejected a plea to reopen the exercise to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam and directed that to ensure security of the data, reports Indian Express. It also directed that to ensure security of the da
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Supreme Court on August 13 rejected a plea to reopen the exercise to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam and directed that to ensure security of the data, reports Indian Express. It also directed that to ensure security of the data, an appropriate regime be enacted.
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The first deployment of the Railway’s commando unit Commandos for Railway Safety (CORAS) will be in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-hit areas of Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu on August 14. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General (DG),
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The first deployment of the Railway’s commando unit Commandos for Railway Safety (CORAS) will be in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-hit areas of Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu on August 14. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General (DG), Arun Kumar said a new state-of-the-art facility will be built in Jagadhari city in Haryana to train the CORAS commandos. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said he had approved the setting up of the institute and instructed the RPF to provide them with training of international standards. “CORAS’ first deployment will be in Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh. They will also be deployed in areas where railway has major ongoing projects which need security like northeastern States and Jammu and Kashmir,” the DG of the RPF said. The unit is being envisaged as a responder for any situation pertaining to damage, disturbance, disruption of train operations, attack/hostage/hijack, disaster situations in railway areas, the DG added. Comprising RPF and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) personnel, the CORAS is headed by the RPF, DG, and is armed with special uniforms with bullet-proof jackets, helmets and sophisticated weapons, DG, Kumar said. He further said there are 14 battalions of the RPSF and one of its battalion had been converted into CORAS. The personnel of CORAS have been trained in the NSG academy and Greyhounds, he said.
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The Government on August 13 said that the restrictions are being eased out in a phased manner in the Kashmir Valley and normalcy in the Jammu division has been restored, reports Daily Excelsior. Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said in Srinagar t
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The Government on August 13 said that the restrictions are being eased out in a phased manner in the Kashmir Valley and normalcy in the Jammu division has been restored, reports Daily Excelsior. Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said in Srinagar that “We saw disturbances in the state in 2008 & 2016 too. There were 37 deaths in 1st week of 2016, but in last one week there hasn’t been a single casualty. By imposing reasonable restrictions at least we’ve been able to save human lives.” The spokesperson informed that the restrictions are being eased out after a local assessment by relevant local authorities of different areas and localities of the Kashmir division in a phased manner.
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August - 13 
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has sounded a high alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra, ahead of Independence Day (August 15) and urged the city police to illuminate its eastern and western coasts to intercept any suspicious movements, reports Indian Express
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has sounded a high alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra, ahead of Independence Day (August 15) and urged the city police to illuminate its eastern and western coasts to intercept any suspicious movements, reports Indian Express on August 14. Following the ICG’s alert, Rashmi Karandikar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Port Zone, has instructed police stations with coastal jurisdictions to place armed policemen on night patrols and identify sensitive spots.
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August - 14 
A Delhi court, on August 14, extended till August 21 the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of former Independent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Rashid Engineer, arres
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A Delhi court, on August 14, extended till August 21 the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of former Independent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Rashid Engineer, arrested in a case related to funding of terror activities in the Valley, reports Daily Excelsior. Rashid, who was a legislator from the Langate Assembly seat in North Kashmir, is the first mainstream politician to have been arrested by the NIA in the case.
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August - 14 
An exchange of fire took place between Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Battula Gang
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An exchange of fire took place between Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Battula Gangadhar said, the gun battle ensued at the Gundi Reserve Forest under Sadar Police limits in the District, in which several Maoists have sustained injuries. Gelatin sticks, detonators and bombs have been seized from the spot. However, there was no reports of any casualties among the Security Forces (SFs).
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August - 14 
Army troops recovered huge quantity of ammunition during a search operation on August 14 from Thanagong in Noney District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. Recovery include The recoveries included two assault rifles of AK-47 and AK-56 series with 25
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Army troops recovered huge quantity of ammunition during a search operation on August 14 from Thanagong in Noney District of Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. Recovery include The recoveries included two assault rifles of AK-47 and AK-56 series with 250 live rounds, one HK-33 Assault Rifle, one Lathode grenade launcher with 20 live grenades and other assorted ammunition of different calibres.
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August - 14 
Chhattisgarh Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations were on alert at porous forested borders with neighbouring States of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, to avert
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Chhattisgarh Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations were on alert at porous forested borders with neighbouring States of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, to avert any untoward and ensure incident-free Independence Day celebrations, keeping in view of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s call on August 14, to boycott the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, reports The Hitavada. Sundarraj P, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) said, “Forces have been engaged in intensive patrolling of the borders as well as the forested hideouts of Maoists, but they are treading with extreme caution. Additional special units of security forces trained in guerilla warfare have been kept at stand-by”. Bastar Range, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vivekanand Sinha also stated, “All the districts within the range have been put on alert to prevent any untoward incident and officials have been instructed to make sure multi-layers security arrangement. All the District Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Police Stations in Bastar have been directed to adhere to security protocols, while also maintaining a constant vigil in view of Maoists call to boycott the Independence Day celebrations, additional precaution is also being taken since the Independence Day celebration is also coinciding with Raksha Bandhan (Indian Festival).
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August - 14 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 14 said that India carried out Balakote strikes across the border to destroy terror launch pads before Pulwama-like attack could be planned by Pakistan, which has been continuously keeping a ‘sinister eye’ on
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 14 said that India carried out Balakote strikes across the border to destroy terror launch pads before Pulwama-like attack could be planned by Pakistan, which has been continuously keeping a ‘sinister eye’ on Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. In a message to the Armed Forces on the eve of the Independence Day, Singh also said that Government was working ‘tirelessly’ to achieve synergy and ‘jointness’ among the three services. “Our neighbouring country is continuously keeping a sinister eye on J&K. It sends terrorists into our territory and disturbs peace in the Valley,” he said. Meanwhile, Additional Director-General (ADG) J&K Police, Munir Khan on August 14 said that restrictions imposed in Jammu completely removed, will continue in Kashmir for some time, reports Daily Excelsior. He also said that law and order fully under control in J&K, no major injuries to anyone.
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August - 14 
Earlier Naga National Council (NNC) ‘midan peyu’ (chief commissioner) was arrested on August 14 along with his ‘personal secretary’ from Ramgaizang in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Gaidimchungp
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Earlier Naga National Council (NNC) ‘midan peyu’ (chief commissioner) was arrested on August 14 along with his ‘personal secretary’ from Ramgaizang in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Gaidimchungpou and Poulanlung. Both were involved in extortion in Cachar (Assam), Noney (Manipur) and Tamenglong (Manipur).
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August - 14 
Indian Express on August 15 reports that amid escalating tension between New Delhi and Islamabad British Sikh Association chairman Rami Ranger stated that there will be no investment in Pakistan by the Punjabi diaspora in UK “until relationships betw
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Indian Express on August 15 reports that amid escalating tension between New Delhi and Islamabad British Sikh Association chairman Rami Ranger stated that there will be no investment in Pakistan by the Punjabi diaspora in UK “until relationships between New Delhi (India) and Islamabad (Pakistan) becomes cordial. The relations between the two countries have hit a low with Pakistan downgrading its ties with India after latter scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s special status earlier this month. In January this year, British Sikh Association had signed a memorandum with Pakistani multinational conglomerate Hashoo Group for development of infrastructure on the Kartarpur Corridor. Ranger had signed the MoU on behalf of British Sikh Association in United Kingdom.
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August - 14 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) camp was destroyed after a brief encounter on August 14 at Noykhu in Mon District of Nagaland, reports North East Now. Although there were no reports of casualties, several rounds of ammunit
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) camp was destroyed after a brief encounter on August 14 at Noykhu in Mon District of Nagaland, reports North East Now. Although there were no reports of casualties, several rounds of ammunition were recovered from the camps. In the past week, three camps of NSCN-R have been destroyed in Arunachal Pradesh as well.
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August - 14 
On August 14, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the roadside along NH-102 at Khonghampat Chingol in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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On August 14, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the roadside along NH-102 at Khonghampat Chingol in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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August - 14 
Q Tuccu of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated on August 14 the ‘Framework Agreement’ has become an important foundation and the mutually agreed competencies will define the nature of relationship of India and NSCN-IM,
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Q Tuccu of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated on August 14 the ‘Framework Agreement’ has become an important foundation and the mutually agreed competencies will define the nature of relationship of India and NSCN-IM, reports Morung Express. He stated that ‘’Therefore, the two entities must exercise their best political wisdom and resource to emerge from the impasse over some of the core issues. The challenges are great, yet, I believe that no problem is too big to solve through mutual respect. An honourable political settlement of the two entities is the only way forward towards lasting peace in the region”. Northeast Now adds that he also stated that solution to the Naga issue can be worked out soon if GoI does not back down on its commitment. He also stated “The challenges are great, yet, I believe that no problem is too big to solve through mutual respect”. The Convenor of steering committee from NSCN-IM, RH Raising stated that “understanding the reality of the uniqueness of Naga history, GoI has finally recognized the sovereignty of the Nagas by stating that “sovereignty of the Nagas lies with the Naga people”, reports Morung Express on August 14. Raising said the Agreement further stated “co-existence of the two entities”, which implied that Indians and Nagas are two different entities and that Nagas have not been a part of the Union of India by consent, but they will “co-exist with the Union of India as two entities”. He said the two entities will be inseparably bound together by the cord of the Framework Agreement. On “Shared sovereignty”, Raising said Nagas do not accept the Constitution of India, but that Nagas and Indians will share sovereign powers on the basis of the Framework Agreement. Additionally, Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) convener N Kitovi Zhimomi on August 14 stated that time has come to prepare “ourselves and embrace a political settlement where all Nagas can participate and redefine our destiny afresh as a people”, reports Morung Express. He also added that “There will be clear and lucid political arrangements and governance for our people beyond the artificial boundary. By this I put to rest all baseless rumours of WC, NNPGs limiting itself to Nagas of Nagaland state”.
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August - 14 
The Calcutta High Court, on August 14, reduced the life term awarded to Chattradhar Mahato, convenor of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) and the face of CPI-Maoist’s backed L
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The Calcutta High Court, on August 14, reduced the life term awarded to Chattradhar Mahato, convenor of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) and the face of CPI-Maoist’s backed Lalgarh movement in 2008-2009, to 10 years imprisonment, and also acquitted two other sympathisers of the outfit, reports The New Indian Express. A division bench of the court also quashed the lower court’s life-sentence awarded to three cadres of PCAPA, the organisation that had spearheaded the movement in which 275 Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) leaders and workers were allegedly killed, and reduced their sentence to 10 years imprisonment. The four convicts, Chattradhar, Sukhshanti Baskey, Shambhu Soren and Sagun Murmu, are expected to be released next week as they have already completed the said terms in jail. During the course of the hearing in the high court challenging the lower court’s order, the Government did not oppose the petition filed by Mahato and others.
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August - 14 
Two Policemen and a civilian disguised as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested for looting traders and passengers in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports Hindustan Times. Another Policeman, also part
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Two Policemen and a civilian disguised as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested for looting traders and passengers in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports Hindustan Times. Another Policeman, also part of the gang, is on the run and Police are raiding various spots to arrest him. The accused constables, Hirdu Ram Kumeti and Madhav Kuldeep, were arrested along with one civilian Dolendera Kumeti. The fourth one, Omkar Kumeti is on run. All the accused are from Kondagaon District and were active in the Bastar region for last one month.
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August - 15 
A villager was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 15, reports New Kerala.According to Police, the deceased was identified as Sade Singh (50), a resident of Useli villa
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A villager was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 15, reports New Kerala.According to Police, the deceased was identified as Sade Singh (50), a resident of Useli village under Amabeda Police Station limits came in contact with the IED suspected to be planted by the by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Anti Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Operations, P Sunder Raj, said, "The local, Sade Singh, was taking his cows for grazing in the Sulfidongri grazing area in the village when he came into contact with an old IED planted by Naxals."
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August - 15 
A woman was arrested from Bengaluru for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 250,000, reports Bangalore Mirror on August 16.
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A woman was arrested from Bengaluru for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 250,000, reports Bangalore Mirror on August 16.
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August - 15 
Governor of Nagaland and interlocutor of Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi stated in Kohima (Kohima District) of Nagaland that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tasked him to settle the Naga political issue within three months on the principle of equality and
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Governor of Nagaland and interlocutor of Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi stated in Kohima (Kohima District) of Nagaland that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tasked him to settle the Naga political issue within three months on the principle of equality and mutual respect, reports Nagaland Post on August 16. He also claimed that that all issues have been resolved. Ravi said he saw no reason as to why solution should have to wait for three months, as continuation of the status quo (without solution) as it stood, meant multiple governments with multiple taxations and fear of guns which were unbearable for Nagas and unacceptable to the Government of India. On the issue of integration, he said the negotiating parties understood the sentiments among the neighbouring states and have not opposed to it. Instead, Ravi said the negotiating parties conceded and accepted that it was the legitimate rights of the Naga people to pursue and achieve integration through democratic political process.
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August - 15 
Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) on August 15 celebrated the occasion at two separate locations with ceremonial functions, reports East Mojo. The functions were conducted at its designated camp in Retzawl village in Assam's North Cachar Hi
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Hmar People's Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) on August 15 celebrated the occasion at two separate locations with ceremonial functions, reports East Mojo. The functions were conducted at its designated camp in Retzawl village in Assam's North Cachar Hills District. The Independence Day was celebrated in Churachandpur in Manipur as well. HPC-D was formed in 1995 after HPC signed peace accord with the Mizoram government in 1994.
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August - 15 
Independence Day was celebrated peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir with no reports of violence on August 15, reports The Hindu. Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the national tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar, in the first Independence
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Independence Day was celebrated peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir with no reports of violence on August 15, reports The Hindu. Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the national tricolour at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar, in the first Independence Day celebration in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of its special status. Governor said the Government has a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and sustained efforts by armed forces have ensured that terrorists have accepted their defeat. There is a sharp decline in terror recruitment and incidents of stone pelting after Friday prayers, he said. He, however, said reasonable restrictions are put in place to maintain the law and order situation in the Valley
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August - 15 
On August 15 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed to the neighbouring States to facilitate the integration of Naga-inhabited areas to let Nagas separated by political boundaries live together, reports The Hindu. - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
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On August 15 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed to the neighbouring States to facilitate the integration of Naga-inhabited areas to let Nagas separated by political boundaries live together, reports The Hindu. - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur - are opposed to the idea of integration as it entails giving up large swathes of land for a unified Naga homeland, which has been one of the main demands of NSCN-IM. He stated that ‘’ I appeal to the neighbouring States to recognise the history, yearning and democratic rights of the Nagas so that they can live together under a spirit of peaceful co-existence in the truest traditions of harmony and friendship”. The Nagaland Chief Minister said his Government had always supported integration and that it had been a long-standing desire of the Nagas to live as one. This is expected to attract criticism from the neighbouring States that have witnessed violent protests against the bid to integrate Naga-inhabited areas under one administrative umbrella.
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August - 15 
On August 15, a woman was arrested for her linkage with a pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), from Delhi airport in South west Delhi District, reports The Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Kulbir Kaur. According to Police, the arrestee
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On August 15, a woman was arrested for her linkage with a pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), from Delhi airport in South west Delhi District, reports The Tribune. The arrestee was identified as Kulbir Kaur. According to Police, the arrestee had moved to Malaysia from Barnala city (Barnala District) in Punjab in 2008 and was one of the active members of the SFJ. Times of India further adds that according to Police, Kaur is accused of brainwashing some youths, who set fire to two liquor vends in Harpur Dhandoi and Panjgrayan villages in Gurudaspur District of Punjab. Police was verifying whether she was also involved in funding of Referendum 2020 activists or not. However, Police official stated that during investigations it was revealed that the funding was made from someone in UK, although Kulbir Kaur was in constant touch with the individual. Since October 2018, at least11 youths, including six from Amritsar, two from Tarn Taran and one each from Delhi, Roorki (Uttarakhand) and Gurdaspur (Punjab) have been arrested for posting banners related to Referendum 2020, adds Times of India.
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August - 15 
On August 15, violent protest took place outside Indian High Commission in London when protesters carrying ‘khalistani’ and Kashmiri flags tried to push across the Police line and threw objects targeting Indian Diaspora, reports Times of India. The I
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On August 15, violent protest took place outside Indian High Commission in London when protesters carrying ‘khalistani’ and Kashmiri flags tried to push across the Police line and threw objects targeting Indian Diaspora, reports Times of India. The Indian Diaspora was celebrating the Independence Day on August 15. The violent protesters had arrived in London from Birmingham and Nottingham.
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August - 15 
Pakistan Army on August 15 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri and Rajouri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today. The unprovocative firing from the Pakistani side began on the day India was celebrating its 73rd Indep
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Pakistan Army on August 15 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri and Rajouri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today. The unprovocative firing from the Pakistani side began on the day India was celebrating its 73rd Independence Day. The Indian Army befittingly retaliated to the ceasefire violation by the Pakistani troops. According to sources, at least three Pakistan Army soldiers were killed in the Indian Security Forces' response to the unprovocative firing from across the border. However, Indian Army denied the Pakistan military's claim of killing five Indian soldiers during a cross-border firing.
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August - 15 
Pakistan Army on August 15 violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District prompting retaliation by the Indian troops, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army targeted forward posts of the Indian troops and c
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Pakistan Army on August 15 violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District prompting retaliation by the Indian troops, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army targeted forward posts of the Indian troops and civilian locations in Krishna Ghati sector. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side.
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August - 15 
Posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s state committee urging people in Telangana to consider Independence Day as 'Black Day' were found lying in the Gandhi Centre area in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradr
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Posters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s state committee urging people in Telangana to consider Independence Day as 'Black Day' were found lying in the Gandhi Centre area in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 15, reports New Kerala. Similar posters were also found in Veerabhadravaram village in Mulugu District of the State. These posters were released in the name of Vajedu committee of CPI-Maoist.
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August - 15 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as head of the tri-services in his address on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, reports Times of India on August 15. CDS will ensure synergy among the
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as head of the tri-services in his address on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, reports Times of India on August 15. CDS will ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them. "Our government has decided to have a chief of defence staff CDS," Modi said.
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August - 15 
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has suspended the night bus services to the interior areas in Bhadrachalam division in in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, bordering Chhattisgarh for the consecutive second day on August 15, in vie
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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has suspended the night bus services to the interior areas in Bhadrachalam division in in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, bordering Chhattisgarh for the consecutive second day on August 15, in view of the ‘Black Day’ called by the CPI-Maoist outfit to protest against abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Hindu. As a precautionary measure, the TSRTC authorities have cancelled the bus services on the Bhadrachalam-Charla route from 5 pm on Thursday to 5 am on Friday anticipating Maoist violence targeting the public transport buses keeping in view the CPI-Maoist's call for boycott of the Independence Day celebrations, sources said.
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August - 15 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will meet on August 16 morning to discuss Kashmir (India’s abrogation of Article 370), Poland’s mission to the UN confirmed, reports The Hindu. The Kashmir discussion will be taken up under the closed consul
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will meet on August 16 morning to discuss Kashmir (India’s abrogation of Article 370), Poland’s mission to the UN confirmed, reports The Hindu. The Kashmir discussion will be taken up under the closed consultations format at 10 am local time (7.30 pm IST), press officer Bartłomiej Wybacz said. The consultations on Kashmir were scheduled on a request from China on August 14. Consultations are a way for UNSC members to informally take up an issue and the “closed” refers to the fact that the consultation is not open to the public and no record of statements is kept. The format also precludes Pakistan from participating, a diplomat said.
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August - 15 
Villagers of Budh Bardha village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh unfurled the national flag on the Independence Day on August 15, despite receiving threats from the Naxals against it, reports ANI. The flag was, however, hoisted in the presenc
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Villagers of Budh Bardha village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh unfurled the national flag on the Independence Day on August 15, despite receiving threats from the Naxals against it, reports ANI. The flag was, however, hoisted in the presence of the security personnel. "Four days ago, the Naxals pasted a notice near the school, threatening us not to hoist the flag," said Manoj Kumar, head of the village.
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August - 16 
A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested by the Police in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 16, reports The Hans India. Superintendent of Po
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A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested by the Police in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 16, reports The Hans India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, informed that the arrestee was identified as Madivi Ramesh alias Ravi of Palavagu of Mulugugudem under Kothagudem town Police Station limits. On a tip-off that CPI-ML-New Democracy's Azad dalam(armed squad) members were in the forests of Chinthakunta of Laxmidevipalli Mandal (administrative sub-division), the local Police and Special Police Party undertook the combing operations and arrested Ramesh and a firearm was recovered from his possession. However, dalam ‘commander’ Azad and its members escaped into the forests. The SP informed that Ramesh was involved in four criminal cases and he along with other dalam members used to extort money from businessmen and attack Police party.
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August - 16 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh suggested while visiting Pokhran in Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan on August 16, that India’s no-first-use nuclear posture may not be sacrosanct, reports the Times of India.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh suggested while visiting Pokhran in Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan on August 16, that India’s no-first-use nuclear posture may not be sacrosanct, reports the Times of India.
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August - 16 
Earlier on August 16, two extortionists were arrested from Charaideo in Charaideo District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Bitupan Baruah and Arup Chetia. They were arrested while attempting to extort in the name of U
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Earlier on August 16, two extortionists were arrested from Charaideo in Charaideo District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The arrestees were identified as Bitupan Baruah and Arup Chetia. They were arrested while attempting to extort in the name of ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I). Bitupan is a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). He had surrendered in 2009.
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August - 16 
India on August 16 told Pakistan that it has to stop terrorism to start talks as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a rare closed-door meeting to discuss revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Ind
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India on August 16 told Pakistan that it has to stop terrorism to start talks as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a rare closed-door meeting to discuss revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian envoy to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said India’s position was and remains that matters related to the Article 370 of the Constitution are entirely an internal matter of India and these have no external ramifications. Without naming Pakistan, he said there are some who are trying to project an ‘alarmist approach’ to the situation in Kashmir, which is far from the ground realities. “Stop terror to start talks,” he asserted. Akbaruddin, on the Chinese and Pakistani envoys’ remarks after the UNSC meeting, said that, “For the first time after the end of Security Council consultations, we noted that two states (China and Pakistan) who made national statements tried to pass them off as the will of the international community.” He said India is committed to gradually removing all restrictions in Kashmir. “India remains committed to ensure that the situation in Kashmir remains calm and peaceful. We are committed to all the agreements that we have signed on this issue. We note that there are some who try to project an alarmist approach to the situation, which is far from the ground realities.” “Of particular concern is that one state is using terminology of jihad and promoting violence in India, including by their leaders. Violence is no solution to the problems that all of us face,” Akbaruddin said.
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August - 16 
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is going to carry out a comprehensive review of the existing coastal security mechanism to deal with poor capacity of state marine police forces and lack of enthusiasm among senior leadership handling coastal security,
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is going to carry out a comprehensive review of the existing coastal security mechanism to deal with poor capacity of state marine police forces and lack of enthusiasm among senior leadership handling coastal security, reports the Firstpost on August 16. The finances have been provided to the states to build required infrastructures. The work is proposed to be finished by 2020.
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August - 16 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested ‘lieutenant’ Yangte Josaham an ‘area commander’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on August 16, reports East Mojo. He was arrested
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested ‘lieutenant’ Yangte Josaham an ‘area commander’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on August 16, reports East Mojo. He was arrested in connection with the May 21 killing of Arunachal Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and ten others in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh. The arrestee was the ‘area commander’ of Longding District (Arunachal Pradesh). According to NIA sources, the accused have been taken to Guwahati. He was a part of the ambush party. Earlier, the NIA had arrested two accused, Sethok Kangnong and Napong Jenpi alias Jenpi, for their involvement in the deadly attack.
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August - 16 
The Chamarajanagar district police arrested one person with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 3.16 crore on August 16 near Chikkahole reservoir at Attagulipura village, reports New India Express. He has been identified as Karthik.
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The Chamarajanagar district police arrested one person with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 3.16 crore on August 16 near Chikkahole reservoir at Attagulipura village, reports New India Express. He has been identified as Karthik.
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August - 16 
Times of India reports on August 17 that no work has been carried out in the Pakistan portion of Kartarpur Corridor for six consecutive days. This has triggered speculation about Islamabad’s intent regarding the completion of the project. It also has
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Times of India reports on August 17 that no work has been carried out in the Pakistan portion of Kartarpur Corridor for six consecutive days. This has triggered speculation about Islamabad’s intent regarding the completion of the project. It also has coincided with Pakistan’s downgrading of diplomatic ties with India. Sources stated that “Earlier we had assumed that due to Eid they didn’t carry out work on August 11 and 12. Then it was Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14. But it’s surprising that no construction activity was visible on their side either on August 15 and 16.” Earlier on August 8, Pakistan had stated that ‘’ Notwithstanding the latest developments, Pakistan’s Kartarpur initiative shall continue. Pakistan respects all religions and would continue the project”.
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August - 16 
Unidentified masked gunmen shot dead a senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘major’ Toishe Yeptho at Unity colony in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on August 16, reports Nagaland Post. Toishe Yeptho hails from
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Unidentified masked gunmen shot dead a senior National Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘major’ Toishe Yeptho at Unity colony in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland on August 16, reports Nagaland Post. Toishe Yeptho hails from Yemishe village in Zunheboto District in Nagaland.
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August - 16 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on Augist16 asserted that the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is a ‘big milestone’ for the unity and integrity of the country and will ensure development of the state, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah on Augist16 asserted that the scrapping of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is a ‘big milestone’ for the unity and integrity of the country and will ensure development of the state, reports Daily Excelsior. Shah said the revocation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution would help in developing Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. “Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A is a big milestone for the unity and integrity of India…. We had been saying that Kashmir was an integral part of India. But Article 370 was giving some sort of message that something is still incomplete,” he said.
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August - 17 
A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was arrested from Namdailong in Cachar District of Assam on August 17, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as Gangdun Rongmei. A pistol and 14 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the milit
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A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant was arrested from Namdailong in Cachar District of Assam on August 17, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as Gangdun Rongmei. A pistol and 14 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the militant.
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August - 17 
An Army soldier, identified as Lance Naik Sandeep Thappa was killed in Pakistani shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 17 early morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman said that the Indian
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An Army soldier, identified as Lance Naik Sandeep Thappa was killed in Pakistani shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 17 early morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman said that the Indian Army retaliated Pakistan shelling and firing very effectively. “Heavy damage has been caused to Pakistan army posts and casualties to Pakistani troops have been inflicted by our Army,” he said. Sources also said that Pakistan army commando Ahmad Khan, who had mobilized well-trained militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit at a forward post named ‘Khyber’ opposite Nowshera sector was reported to have been killed in the Indian retaliation. As the ‘Khyber’ post was destroyed, at least two terrorists who were planning to infiltrate into the Indian territory for major subversive act, have been eliminated, sources said, adding that the infiltration attempt has been foiled. Pakistani troops pounded civilian areas with heavy mortar shells in Krishna Ghati and Mankote sectors along LoC in Poonch District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Several mortar shells fired by Pakistan landed in civilian areas like Mankote, Balnoi, Sagra, Ghani, Dabraj, Naad and surroundings, leading to panic among the villagers but there was no report of any casualties on the Indian side. However, some structures were reported to have suffered minor damage.
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August - 17 
On August 17, body of an unidentified non-naga was recovered with gunshot wounds from Zubza area in Kohima District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The body was found with hands tied up and bullet wound to the temple.
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On August 17, body of an unidentified non-naga was recovered with gunshot wounds from Zubza area in Kohima District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The body was found with hands tied up and bullet wound to the temple.
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August - 17 
The Anti-FICN team of Special Task Force (STF) on August 17 arrested a man from Balurghat bus Stand in Kolkata, West Bengal with Fake Indian Currency notes (FICN) worth INR 192,000, reports India Today. The accused has been identified as Yusuf. At th
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The Anti-FICN team of Special Task Force (STF) on August 17 arrested a man from Balurghat bus Stand in Kolkata, West Bengal with Fake Indian Currency notes (FICN) worth INR 192,000, reports India Today. The accused has been identified as Yusuf. At the time of arrest, he was in possession of 96 counterfeit currency notes of INR 2,000 denomination.
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August - 17 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 17, reports The Hindu. Senior Maoist leader Boda Anjayya alias Bhaskar alias Naveen (30), surrendered before
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 17, reports The Hindu. Senior Maoist leader Boda Anjayya alias Bhaskar alias Naveen (30), surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Visakhapatnam range, L.K.V. Ranga Rao and Superintendent of Police (SP), Attada Babujee, along with two other leaders Sindri Kandi alias Jeevani Jyothi (22) and Korra Venkata Rao alias Srikanth (29). Naveen was a key leader of the Maoists in the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) region, and held the rank of ‘Divisional Committee Member (DCM)’ in the ‘Coffee Committee’ of the party’s East Division area. He has over 23 cases pending against him, including five sensational murders, and was allegedly involved in seven exchanges of fire with the Security Forces (SFs), two landmine blasts, three instances of property arson and famine raids. Hailing from Tirumalagiri village in Nalgonda District of Telangana, Naveen and had joined the People’s War Group (PWG) of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] movement about 16 years ago, when he was barely 14 years old. He carried a cash reward of INR 600,000 on his head. Jeevani, who hails from Gorlimetta village in Koyyuru Mandal (administrative sub-division), was allegedly involved in nine cases including one case of murder, four exchanges of fire, one abduction, one case of arson and two famine raids. She held the post of ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ in Galikonda dalam (armed squad) and carried a reward of INR 400,000 on her head. Srikanth hails from Kannavaram village of Koyyuru and was allegedly involved in three exchanges of fire, one landmine blast and one case of arson. He too held the rank of ACM in the ‘Technical Team’ and carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head. While Naveen was assigned an AK 47, Jeevani and Srikanth handled Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs). Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, the CPI-Maoist has expelled a 'divisional committee member (DCM)’ of the Galikonda Area Committee, identified as Boda Anjaiah alias Naveen, and his aide Kondre alias Jeevani for anti-party activity on July 7.
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August - 17 
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on August 17 said that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, had become a platform to ‘shield’ terrorists and their patrons, reports Daily Excelsior. “The Government’s decision on Article
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Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on August 17 said that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, had become a platform to ‘shield’ terrorists and their patrons, reports Daily Excelsior. “The Government’s decision on Article 370 was taken in the interest of the nation as well as the common people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Prasad said in Maharashtra. “We should understand that it was a temporary provision and removed in the interest of the country,” Prasad said.
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August - 18 
A high alert has been sounded in Gujarat after the Intelligence Agencies warned of the presence of terrorists in Madhya Pradesh entering via Gujarat, reports Zee News on August 19. After receiving the inputs of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the inter
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A high alert has been sounded in Gujarat after the Intelligence Agencies warned of the presence of terrorists in Madhya Pradesh entering via Gujarat, reports Zee News on August 19. After receiving the inputs of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the international borders of Gujarat were sealed. The state police and State Reserve Police (SRP), armed with weapons, are carrying out intensive checking of vehicles at Khangela checkpost, which lies on the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
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August - 18 
Authorities on August 18 re-imposed curfew like restrictions in parts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir after violent overnight stone-pelting clashes in which two dozen persons were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The curfew restrictions were eased
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Authorities on August 18 re-imposed curfew like restrictions in parts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir after violent overnight stone-pelting clashes in which two dozen persons were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The curfew restrictions were eased on August 17 morning but it led to protests in the afternoon that continued till night forcing authorities to impose strict restrictions in old city areas. At least two dozen persons were admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries from the old city where violent clashes broke out on August 17 night. The clashes, as per the official sources, were reported in at least 47 locations across Kashmir till August 17 night. The heavy overnight clashes took place mostly in Rainawari, Nowhatta and Gojwara areas of old city during the night. Security forces fired tear smoke, chilly grenades and pellets to disperse the protesters. The officials said clashes also took place in other areas including Soura. Sources said that there were many more injuries but they didn’t report to hospitals for fear of being identified and listed by the security agencies as stone-pelters. The sources also said that minor clashes took place on August 18 at around two dozen places across Kashmir despite restrictions in these areas.
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August - 18 
Even though hundreds of protesters were bused into Toronto by pro-Pakistan and Khalistani groups as the city hosted its India Day Parade on August 18, an efficient and visible police presence at the venue prevented violence at the venue, barring mino
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Even though hundreds of protesters were bused into Toronto by pro-Pakistan and Khalistani groups as the city hosted its India Day Parade on August 18, an efficient and visible police presence at the venue prevented violence at the venue, barring minor scuffles, reports Hindustan Times. Over a thousand protesters, many bused in from various parts of the Greater Toronto Area or GTA, arrived at the venue, Nathan Philips Square, but were prevented from causing any disturbance within the area and were restricted to the periphery by Toronto Police. The India Day Parade is the signature celebration in Canada marking Independence, and attracts nearly 50,000 visitors each year. This year, though, Indian officials were concerned as Kashmir separatists joined hands with Khalistanis to protest the abrogation of Article 370 by Parliament.
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August - 18 
India’s west coast is reportedly the new ‘favourite’ for Pakistan-based drug cartels to traffic drugs to Europe, Canada, and the United States, vice.com reports on August 19. The 1,600-kilometre coastline of the state of Gujarat is the key location t
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India’s west coast is reportedly the new ‘favourite’ for Pakistan-based drug cartels to traffic drugs to Europe, Canada, and the United States, vice.com reports on August 19. The 1,600-kilometre coastline of the state of Gujarat is the key location to smuggle drugs because of its vast expanse covered with hundreds of unmanned jetties. In fact, since July 2018, Indian agencies have seized over 2,200 kilogram of heroin in Gujarat’s coast, worth more than INR 60 billion, all attributed to Pakistan and Afghanistan-based drug cartels. Gujarat reportedly became a preferred spot because other traditional routes, such as the one around Iran, shut down after international authorities tightened vigilance. Earlier, the drug cartels chose what they call the ‘Golden Crescent’—referring to Asia’s two key opium-producing regions, which overlap Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan—to traffic drugs to the West. But this has now come under a close watch from maritime task forces of countries such as the US and Australia. This has been leading to Pakistani cartels increasingly looking to India as a trade route. Reports also point out that the plentiful opium crop harvest of approximately 10,000 tons in Afghanistan this year (2019) the highest over the last few years, may have accelerated the drug trafficking cases. “We only know about the large seizures,” said a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official.
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August - 18 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the LoC in Rajouri District for the second successive day on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The mortar shelling and small arms firing from across the border in Kal
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the LoC in Rajouri District for the second successive day on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The mortar shelling and small arms firing from across the border in Kalal area of Nowshera sector started at around 6.45 pm, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army, a Defence spokesman said.
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August - 18 
Talks between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) is likely to be concluded and settled by October 2019, reports Imphal Free Press. The three-month dead line to conclude talks was decided by the
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Talks between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI) is likely to be concluded and settled by October 2019, reports Imphal Free Press. The three-month dead line to conclude talks was decided by the Prime Minister’s Office -PMO in the month of July and has been conveyed to NSCN-IM leadership. The integration of contiguous Naga area issue remains the main stumbling block.
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August - 18 
The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on August 18 declared that there will be no talks with Pakistan till it acts against terrorism and if talks with the neighbouring country are held in future, they would be only on Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), r
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The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on August 18 declared that there will be no talks with Pakistan till it acts against terrorism and if talks with the neighbouring country are held in future, they would be only on Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior. In a series of tweets and address to a rally at Kalka in Haryana, Rajnath said, “Some people say talks should be held with Pakistan but till it ends terrorism there will be no talks. And in future, if talks are held with Pakistan, they will be on PoK only’’. “About what should we talk? What’s the issue on which there should be talks? Why there should be a talk? If there would be any talk with Pakistan, it would happen only when Pakistan stops supporting terror from its soil,” he asserted. The Defence Minister said Pakistan Prime Minister (Imran Khan) has acknowledged Indian action in Balakote post-Pulwama terror attack. “Few days ago, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said that India is planning to take an action bigger than Balakote. It means that Pakistan Prime Minister has acknowledged what India did in Balakote,’’ Rajnath said.
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August - 18 
Two foreign nationals were arrested from a city hotel in Guwahati in Assam on August 18 with suspected materials used for printing counterfeit notes, reports Times of India. They were identified as one Pratik from Nigeria and Ibrahim Ruman from Mali.
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Two foreign nationals were arrested from a city hotel in Guwahati in Assam on August 18 with suspected materials used for printing counterfeit notes, reports Times of India. They were identified as one Pratik from Nigeria and Ibrahim Ruman from Mali.
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August - 19 
190 primary schools in Srinagar (Srinagar District) that remained shut for two weeks following scraping of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, reopened on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Director School Education, Yunis Malik sai
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190 primary schools in Srinagar (Srinagar District) that remained shut for two weeks following scraping of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, reopened on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Director School Education, Yunis Malik said that compared to students, a far larger proportion of school staff had come to work, ranging up to 70 per cent in some parts of the Valley. “The presence of staff is an encouraging sign for us, hopefully in coming days the attendance (of students) will improve,” he said.
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August - 19 
A group of four intruders, including an ISI agent, have entered India and are planning to carry out terrorist activities reports India TV News on August 20. A countrywide alert, especially in states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan has been sounded. The
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A group of four intruders, including an ISI agent, have entered India and are planning to carry out terrorist activities reports India TV News on August 20. A countrywide alert, especially in states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan has been sounded. The fugitives allegedly have entered India on Afghanistan passports.
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August - 19 
At least two dozen stone pelting incidents were reported from across the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. At least eight persons were admitted to hospitals with stone and pellet injuries in Srinagar (Srinagar Distric
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At least two dozen stone pelting incidents were reported from across the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. At least eight persons were admitted to hospitals with stone and pellet injuries in Srinagar (Srinagar District). Two of them were from Srinagar and rest of them from South Kashmir.
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August - 19 
BSNL administration on August 19 reportedly sacked two of its employees after they allegedly granted an internet link to a separatist leader in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the reports, it came to
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BSNL administration on August 19 reportedly sacked two of its employees after they allegedly granted an internet link to a separatist leader in Srinagar (Srinagar District) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. As per the reports, it came to the notice of authorities that the separatist leader had access to both landline and broadband after he was found using social media to spread misinformation. Government has snapped internet facility across the State post abrogation of Article 370. Mobile internet remained snapped.
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August - 19 
Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur, N. Biren, instructed the DGP, Manipur, L. M Khaute to form an intelligence network in and around Moreh under a committed officer for effective prevention of drug peddling from the border town towards parts of the State
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Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur, N. Biren, instructed the DGP, Manipur, L. M Khaute to form an intelligence network in and around Moreh under a committed officer for effective prevention of drug peddling from the border town towards parts of the State, reports the Imphal Free Press on August 20.
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August - 19 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Air Force is a “technologically advanced and extremely potent force”, reports Indian Express on August 20 at a seminar hosted by the IAF. He added that the “recent offensive against terror outfits in our n
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Air Force is a “technologically advanced and extremely potent force”, reports Indian Express on August 20 at a seminar hosted by the IAF. He added that the “recent offensive against terror outfits in our neighbourhood speaks volumes about the reach and lethality of the formidable arm of the Indian Armed Forces”. The IAF, he said, “besides Army and Navy, needs to keep pace with the advancements in technology for enhancing operational capabilities”.
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August - 19 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was on August 19 briefed by the Indian Navy about the futuristic steps to be taken at the Gurugram-based Information Management & Analysis Centre (IMAC) with regard to maritime intelligence in the Indian Ocean, reports
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was on August 19 briefed by the Indian Navy about the futuristic steps to be taken at the Gurugram-based Information Management & Analysis Centre (IMAC) with regard to maritime intelligence in the Indian Ocean, reports Times Now News. The IMAC is the nodal centre of the various agencies working in the field of maritime security to improve coastal surveillance.
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August - 19 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a couple, surrendered before Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 19, reports India Today. Of the surrendered Maoists, Rakesh Uika (26), ‘section commander’ of the Pe
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a couple, surrendered before Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 19, reports India Today. Of the surrendered Maoists, Rakesh Uika (26), ‘section commander’ of the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) battalion no. 1, was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head, was instrumental in executing several deadly attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in South Bastar since he joined the outfit in 2010. He was allegedly involved in the nine major attacks, including in Bhejji (Sukma District) in 2017 in which 12 security personnel were killed and in Kasalpad, where eight personnel lost their lives. Another surrendered cadre, Kukkem Sukku (32), active as ‘section deputy commander’ in military platoon no. 13 of Bhairamgarh area committee of Maoists, and was carrying a reward of INR 300,000. Sukku was also working as a teacher in the Mobile Political School (MoPoS) run by Maoists, Police said. Sukku's wife Somari Kadti (32), who was working with MoPoS in Bijapur, and Budhru Modiyam (30), a ‘Jan Militia Commander’ in Gangaloor area committee of Maoists, also surrendered. Superintendent of Police (SP), Divyang Patel said, "These Naxals expressed disappointment with the hollow Maoist ideology and their lifestyle. They also said that they were impressed by the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the state government."
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August - 19 
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted by India over allegations of terror-related activities and inciting extremism through hate speeches, has been banned from giving speeches in Malaysia, reports NDTV on August 20. In July 2018, India made a fo
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Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted by India over allegations of terror-related activities and inciting extremism through hate speeches, has been banned from giving speeches in Malaysia, reports NDTV on August 20. In July 2018, India made a formal request to Malaysia asking for his extradition. However, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamed said he would not be deported "as long as he is not creating any problem".
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 21 reviewed the security situation in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions, reports India Today. Advisors to the Governor K Vijay Kumar, K K Sharma, K Skandan and Farooq Khan, Chief Secretary BVR Subr
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 21 reviewed the security situation in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions, reports India Today. Advisors to the Governor K Vijay Kumar, K K Sharma, K Skandan and Farooq Khan, Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam and Financial Commissioner to governor Umang Narula participated in the meeting. According to officials, authorities have lifted restrictions from several areas of Kashmir, including from several parts of Srinagar, reports Times of India on August 21. Officials added that barricades were removed from uptown and civil lines areas of the city, but deployment of security forces continued to maintain law and order. However, restrictions continued in some parts especially in the downtown areas of Srinagar. Government sources had states on August 20 that normal functioning of large parts of the state was reported with 12 out of the 22 Districts functioning normally. Although Government had ordered the reopening of primary schools across the valley from August 19 attendance remains low, adds Times of India.
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August - 19 
Most of the educational institutions in five districts of Jammu Division – Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban, Doda and parts of Kishtwar - reopened on August 19 with “full attendance”. Earlier on August 10, the educational institutions in five other districts
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Most of the educational institutions in five districts of Jammu Division – Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban, Doda and parts of Kishtwar - reopened on August 19 with “full attendance”. Earlier on August 10, the educational institutions in five other districts of the region — Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur and Reasi — had reopened after authorities announced lifting of prohibitory orders.
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August - 19 
Separately, Director School Education, Yunis Malik said that in Shopian (Shopian District) of Jammu and Kashmir a dozen schools were open on August 19, but attendance was zero, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that authorities planned to open middle-
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Separately, Director School Education, Yunis Malik said that in Shopian (Shopian District) of Jammu and Kashmir a dozen schools were open on August 19, but attendance was zero, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that authorities planned to open middle-schools in the Valley on August 21.
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August - 19 
The Assam Rifles troops on August 19 arrested five PREPAK cadres at Chen Moho in Mon district, Nagaland. The 5 cadres are said to have crossed over from the border. Security forces also recovered (a) 01 x MQ Rifle along with sling, (b) 03 x MQ Mag, (
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The Assam Rifles troops on August 19 arrested five PREPAK cadres at Chen Moho in Mon district, Nagaland. The 5 cadres are said to have crossed over from the border. Security forces also recovered (a) 01 x MQ Rifle along with sling, (b) 03 x MQ Mag, (c) 98 x 7.62 mm bullets, (d) 02 x Lathod Gren, (e) 01 x Torch, (f) 01x Wallet and Rs 240 from their possession.
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August - 19 
The Ballari District police have provided armed security for monuments in Hampi in Ballari District, Karnataka from August 19 for the high alert sounded in the state following intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack, reports New Indian Exp
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The Ballari District police have provided armed security for monuments in Hampi in Ballari District, Karnataka from August 19 for the high alert sounded in the state following intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack, reports New Indian Express.
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August - 19 
The curfew restrictions were eased in majority of the areas in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) of Jammu and Kashmir on August 19 but people blocked the roads in these areas leading to complete blockade of road network in various city areas, reports
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The curfew restrictions were eased in majority of the areas in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) of Jammu and Kashmir on August 19 but people blocked the roads in these areas leading to complete blockade of road network in various city areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Director Information Syed Sehrish Asgar said that at Srinagar’s Civil Secretariat 98 per cent of staff were in attendance on August 19. “Attendance figures in all the Government offices are picking up rapidly,” she said.
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August - 19 
The weekly Poonch (Poonch District), in Jammu and Kashmir, to Rawalakot, in Poonch District of ‘Azad Kashmir’ in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK), bus across the Line of Control (LoC) was suspended on August 19, following apparent decision by Paki
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The weekly Poonch (Poonch District), in Jammu and Kashmir, to Rawalakot, in Poonch District of ‘Azad Kashmir’ in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK), bus across the Line of Control (LoC) was suspended on August 19, following apparent decision by Pakistan to call off the service, an unnamed official said, reports Daily Excelsior. The bus service was suspended after authorities in PaK did not respond to call from their Indian counterparts to let the bus get across the border, he said. “The cross-LoC bus service has been suspended. We had sent a message to PoK authorities for bus service today, but they did not respond,” the official said.
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August - 19 
Tripura Government withdrew the security cover of several former extremist leaders after reviewing threat perceptions, reports The Hindu on August 20. State government officials justified the decision claiming that it was taken after reviewing all as
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Tripura Government withdrew the security cover of several former extremist leaders after reviewing threat perceptions, reports The Hindu on August 20. State government officials justified the decision claiming that it was taken after reviewing all aspects. Security has been withdrawn for leaders of former armed underground groups like Tripura National Volunteers (TNV), Tripura Resurrection Army (TRA), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), All Tripura Tribal Force (ATTF) and all factions of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). The Tripura United Indigenous Peoples Council (TUIPC), a forum of former extremists on August 25 expressed displeasure over the decision to withdraw security
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August - 19 
Two cadres of East Division in Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) area of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were allegedly killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 19, reports The Times of India. Ac
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Two cadres of East Division in Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) area of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were allegedly killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 19, reports The Times of India. According to sources, SFs gunned down two Maoists of East Division squad led by Venkata Ravi Chaitanya alias Aruna at Mandapalli village area in GK Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Visakha agency. After learning the movement of the Maoist squad in the area, SFs swung into action and engaged in an exchange of fire at the early morning of August 19. Police sources say that two Maoists were killed in the encounter, whose identities are yet to be ascertained. Police recovered some Maoist literature, a couple of kit bags, about 10 tiffin carriers, wire bundles and two radios from the encounter spot. The Police sources said that 15 to 20 hardcore cadres from the East Division of the Maoist, including some senior leaders like Chalapathi, Aruna, Suresh and Jagan, were present at the spot during the exchange of fire, adds The New Indian Express.
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August - 19 
Two civilians were allegedly shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of them being ‘police informers’ in Mananpur area under Chanan Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on August 19, reports New
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Two civilians were allegedly shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of them being ‘police informers’ in Mananpur area under Chanan Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on August 19, reports New Kerala. Police, however, said the killing was carried out on their refusal to pay ‘levy’ (extortion money) to the Maoists. Speaking to media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pawan Kumar Upadhyay said, "We got information about the murder of two people here. When reached the spot and saw the bodies, it suggests that the murder was committed by Naxals." The victims were identified as Madan Yadav (45), a former Maoist leader who had quit the outfit a few years ago, and his driver Chhotu Kumar (35) of Bhalui village in the District.
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August - 20 
A civilian and an Army soldier were killed while four other soldiers were injured as Pakistan violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) and opened heavy shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar and Krishna Ghati sectors in Poonch Dis
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A civilian and an Army soldier were killed while four other soldiers were injured as Pakistan violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) and opened heavy shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar and Krishna Ghati sectors in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One Pakistan Army officer was killed in retaliatory action by the Indian troops. An Army vehicle, which was transporting the soldiers from one post to another in forward area on the LoC in Mendhar sector, was reportedly hit by a heavy mortar. An Army soldier was killed while four others were injured. One Pakistan Army officer was killed in retaliatory action by the Indian troops. Pakistani troops targeted forward Army posts and civilian areas at Dabraj, Mankote, Balnoi, Sagra and surroundings in Mendhar and Krishna Ghati sectors. A civilian was killed when a mortar shell exploded inside his house at village Dabraj in Mendhar.
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August - 20 
A Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket was busted from Visakhapatnam and four persons were arrested on August 20, reports New Indian Express. Demonetised currency notes worth INR 99,000 and new currency notes worth INR 1,40,000 were recovered. Th
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A Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket was busted from Visakhapatnam and four persons were arrested on August 20, reports New Indian Express. Demonetised currency notes worth INR 99,000 and new currency notes worth INR 1,40,000 were recovered. The arrestees were identified as K Padmavathi (A1) of Vizianagaram District, M Lakshmi (A2) of Railway New Colony, M Rajeswara Rao alias James (A3) of Pedda Jalaripeta and N Sivan Narayanan (A4) of Railway New Colony.
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August - 20 
A road near Kondasawali village under Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh was cut at about 20 places and three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the ai
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A road near Kondasawali village under Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh was cut at about 20 places and three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the aim to attack Security Forces (SFs), reports ANI on August 21. The incident was reported on August 18 by 231 bn of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It was informed by villagers of Kondasawali that a meeting of around 250 Maoists took place near their village prior to August 15 where 300 people of other villages were also called and directed by Maoists to oppose the SFs.
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August - 20 
A Sub-Inspector and constable of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured in the first ever encounter since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, as Security Forces (SFs) zeroed in a group of militants in Old
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A Sub-Inspector and constable of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured in the first ever encounter since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, as Security Forces (SFs) zeroed in a group of militants in Old Town of Baramulla (Baramulla District) in Jammu and Kashmir in the night of August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A gunbattle was going on between heavily armed militants and SFs when the reports last came in. Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the encounter. SOG and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are assisting Army in the gunbattle.
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August - 20 
Around five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter ensued with the Gadchiroli Police in the Yeldadmi forest area under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 20, report
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Around five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter ensued with the Gadchiroli Police in the Yeldadmi forest area under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 20, reports The Indian Express. A rife, blasting material, bags and several items of personal use were recovered from the site, Police said, adding that the Maoists had set up a camp in the forest. “About 4-5 Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were apparently injured in the encounter,” the Police said in a statement.
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August - 20 
At least 40 people were arrested in overnight raids in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after increase in stone pelting incidents in last few days with normal life remaining disrupted for 16th consecutive day on August 20,
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At least 40 people were arrested in overnight raids in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after increase in stone pelting incidents in last few days with normal life remaining disrupted for 16th consecutive day on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) have been regularly targeted in some parts of Srinagar, particularly when they withdraw during the evening. Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh had put the figures of those arrested or detained in the entire Kashmir valley since August 4, a day before withdrawal of special status for J&K on August 5, at 300.
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August - 20 
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark T Esper on August 20 during which he raised the issue of cross-border terrorism directed against India, reports Times of India.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark T Esper on August 20 during which he raised the issue of cross-border terrorism directed against India, reports Times of India.
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August - 20 
Government spokesman and Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal said on August 20 that normal functioning of large parts of the State, 12 out of 22 districts, was reported on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Kansal said that out of 197 police stations a
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Government spokesman and Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal said on August 20 that normal functioning of large parts of the State, 12 out of 22 districts, was reported on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Kansal said that out of 197 police stations across J&K, 136 police stations have no day time restrictions. He said out of 93,000 landlines, at least 73,000 have started functioning and rest of the landlines would operate soon.
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August - 20 
High security alert that was sounded in Rajasthan for Independence Day (August 15) was extended on August 20 following fresh intelligence inputs that a few terrorists might infiltrate into the state from neighbouring Gujarat, reports India Times. Due
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High security alert that was sounded in Rajasthan for Independence Day (August 15) was extended on August 20 following fresh intelligence inputs that a few terrorists might infiltrate into the state from neighbouring Gujarat, reports India Times. Due to the extended alert, security has been intensified at the Jaipur International Airport and in some districts.
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August - 20 
On August 20, a youth was arrested by Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Dharamtul area of Morigaon District in Assam on charges of sending death threat to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against a prominent player of the Indian crick
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On August 20, a youth was arrested by Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Dharamtul area of Morigaon District in Assam on charges of sending death threat to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against a prominent player of the Indian cricket squad, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Braja Mohan Das.
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August - 20 
On August 20, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from MP road in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. One of the arrestees identified as Jaikishan Sharma is suspected
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On August 20, four National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from MP road in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express. One of the arrestees identified as Jaikishan Sharma is suspected to be linked with the killing of Tirong Aboh in Arunachal Pradesh in May 2019. The other arrestees have been identified as ‘major’ Luckin Mashangva, Sangin Wangsu and Wanglik Tangjang. According to a Police press release, INR 11,45,460 was recovered from the arrestees and an extortion case has been registered. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken custody of Jaikishan Sharma.
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August - 20 
One militant was injured in crossfire in Dimapur on August 20 between NSCN-IM and NSCN-R near Hornbill School of Chekiye village area, reports Nagaland Post. The militant was identified as Khekato Kinny, from NSCN-R.
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One militant was injured in crossfire in Dimapur on August 20 between NSCN-IM and NSCN-R near Hornbill School of Chekiye village area, reports Nagaland Post. The militant was identified as Khekato Kinny, from NSCN-R.
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August - 20 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 20 spoke to United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson over phone and raised the issue of violence against Indians participating in Independence Day (August 15) celebrations outside Indian mission in
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 20 spoke to United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson over phone and raised the issue of violence against Indians participating in Independence Day (August 15) celebrations outside Indian mission in London, reports Times of India. The British PM regretted the incident and assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the high commission, its personnel and visitors.
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August - 20 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested hill near Tadpara village under the Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 20, reports Devdiscourse
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from a forested hill near Tadpara village under the Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 20, reports Devdiscourse. A combined squad of the 206th battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalions for Resolute Action) - an elite unit of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) - and the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) involved in the operation, arrested Podiyam Pojja, Sodi Bhima, Sodi Rama, Hemla Deva, Sodi Deva, Podiyam Bandi and Sodi Bhima, all of them were active as lower-rung cadres and associated with ‘Jan Militia’ (people’s army) groups and the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a front organisation of CPI-Maoist. All the arrested Maoists residents of Chintagufa, were allegedly involved in incidents like attacking Police teams, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions and setting vehicles on fire engaged in construction works, among others.
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August - 20 
The District Magistrate (DM) of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh, Ahmad Kabir on August 20 have denied the presence of camps belonging to militant outfits from Northeast India in Bangladesh, reports North East Today. Informing that both countries had
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The District Magistrate (DM) of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh, Ahmad Kabir on August 20 have denied the presence of camps belonging to militant outfits from Northeast India in Bangladesh, reports North East Today. Informing that both countries had shared information regarding cross border terrorism in the past, he said that Bangladesh Government has always demonstrate its strong opposition to all kinds of terrorism and extremism.
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August - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one person in connection with the ambush on the ROP of the 4th Assam Rifles, reports One India on August 21. The person arrested is Thangjam Achou, a ‘Lieutenant’ of PLA. The NIA has been probing t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested one person in connection with the ambush on the ROP of the 4th Assam Rifles, reports One India on August 21. The person arrested is Thangjam Achou, a ‘Lieutenant’ of PLA. The NIA has been probing the case relating to an ambush on a Road Opening Party of the 4th Assam Rifles at Manipur that took place on November 15, 2017. The NIA has also arrested Yangte Josaham, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh and a ‘Lieutenant ‘of the NSCN-IM. He was involved in the killing of an MLA and ten others on May 21, 2019.
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August - 20 
The Pakistan Army has deployed its Special Service Group (SSG) commandos along the Sir Creek area in Gujarat to carry out anti-India activities in the region, reports Times Now News on August 21. The post where the SSG commandos have been deployed is
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The Pakistan Army has deployed its Special Service Group (SSG) commandos along the Sir Creek area in Gujarat to carry out anti-India activities in the region, reports Times Now News on August 21. The post where the SSG commandos have been deployed is known as the Iqbal-Bajwa.
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August - 20 
The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on August 20 reiterated that they will make all arrangements for the “sangat” (devotees) coming to Pakistan for 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Gu
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The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on August 20 reiterated that they will make all arrangements for the “sangat” (devotees) coming to Pakistan for 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, reports Hindustan Times. An office-bearer of the ETPB, a statutory board that manages religious properties and shrines of Hindus and Sikhs who had migrated to India after Partition, said over phone that they will ensure the corridor, which is being constructed to give Indian devotees a visa-free access to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, the final resting place of Guru Nanak, is completed well before November 2019.
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August - 20 
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 20 put Punjab Government on notice on a plea seeking release of 8-year-old son of Malaysian woman arrested by Punjab Police for funding terror activities, reports Hindustan Times. As SATP reported earlier,
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 20 put Punjab Government on notice on a plea seeking release of 8-year-old son of Malaysian woman arrested by Punjab Police for funding terror activities, reports Hindustan Times. As SATP reported earlier, the woman, Kulbir Kuar was arrested from Delhi airport on August 15 for her linkage with a pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The court was told that Diljot Singh is son of Kulbir Kaur, who was deported to India from Malaysia and was arrested at the Delhi airport. The police sent the child to a shelter home in Gurdaspur. The state’s response has been sought by August 27.
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August - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on August 20 increased from 60 to 120 days the time limit for filing appeals in Foreign Tribunals (FTs) regarding exclusion from the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Morung Express.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on August 20 increased from 60 to 120 days the time limit for filing appeals in Foreign Tribunals (FTs) regarding exclusion from the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports Morung Express.
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August - 20 
Three militants from Popular Front of India (PFI) were arrested from Nizamabad in Telengana, reports the Hans India on August 21. They were identified as Sheikh Sajid (Jagatila), Sheikh Shadullah (Gundaram) and Sheikh Qasim (Nizamabad).
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Three militants from Popular Front of India (PFI) were arrested from Nizamabad in Telengana, reports the Hans India on August 21. They were identified as Sheikh Sajid (Jagatila), Sheikh Shadullah (Gundaram) and Sheikh Qasim (Nizamabad).
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August - 20 
Top leadership of NSCN-IM had a series of consultations and meetings with Tribal Bodies and Civil Organisations, reports Northeast Today on August 21. The leaders are also expected to have further dialogue with the Centre’s Interlocutor and Governor,
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Top leadership of NSCN-IM had a series of consultations and meetings with Tribal Bodies and Civil Organisations, reports Northeast Today on August 21. The leaders are also expected to have further dialogue with the Centre’s Interlocutor and Governor, R N Ravi
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August - 21 
Intelligence inputs suggest that many Afghan terrorists are being prepared by Pakistan for carrying out terror activities in national capital New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports India Today on August 22. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planni
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Intelligence inputs suggest that many Afghan terrorists are being prepared by Pakistan for carrying out terror activities in national capital New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports India Today on August 22. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning to target SFs in J&K, according to a report by the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). Political figures in Kashmir might also be targeted by these Afghan terrorists, the inputs suggested. According to other inputs on possible terror attacks in Kashmir, Pakistan-based terrorists are targeting schools, government buildings and personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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August - 21 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) stated in a press release on August 21 that it has expelled two senior leaders, reports East Mojo. The expelled leaders were identified as ‘advisor ‘Dhiren Boro alias B Sungthagra, and Fresh
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) stated in a press release on August 21 that it has expelled two senior leaders, reports East Mojo. The expelled leaders were identified as ‘advisor ‘Dhiren Boro alias B Sungthagra, and Fresh Moshahary alias M Fwilao, ‘commandant’ (CO) of ‘eastern zone’. The reason for expulsion was stated that they were involved in subversive activities to “divide and destabilise" the party and its allied organisations.
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August - 21 
‘Surrender or be ready for an assault,’ is Kerala Police’s message to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as part of their new scheme to deal with the rebels active in the State, reports The New Indian Express on August 22. After year
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‘Surrender or be ready for an assault,’ is Kerala Police’s message to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as part of their new scheme to deal with the rebels active in the State, reports The New Indian Express on August 22. After years of adopting a soft approach towards Maoists – only resorting to defensive tactics after Maoists attacked – the Police are going on the offensive with their ‘Surrender or Assault’ scheme. Under the scheme, Maoists will be given a time frame to surrender, failing which the Police will launch an assault via a series of offensive operations. The State Government’s move to bring in a new scheme to crush Maoists in the State signals the mounting pressure it is under to act tough against rebels in line with the Centre’s policy on Left Wing Extremism (LWE). State Director General of Police (DGP), Loknath Behera saying, the Police have been lenient in dealing with LWE in Kerala, said, “We cannot continue like this. The state needs to act tough owing to a spurt in Maoist activities in the state. Our ‘surrender-cum-rehabilitation’ policy failed to bring desired results. Under the new scheme, we will give Maoists a chance to surrender and launch assault if they refuse. Since it is illegal to use forest areas as hideouts, we will launch offensive operations if we come across any intruder in forests.” The Government had launched the ‘surrender-cum-rehabilitation’ policy in May last year, and so far, it has seemingly evoked no response from the rebels. Intelligence officers said there are only four Malayalees in the LWE wing in Kerala. The rest of the cadre are from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. “Around 60 cadre are from outside the state which is why Maoists are not embracing the earlier scheme,” said an officer involved in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Operation.
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August - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dalam (armed squad) member was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pidugula village forest area under Manuguru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagud
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dalam (armed squad) member was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pidugula village forest area under Manuguru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 21, reports The New Indian Express. After the encounter, Police recovered the dead body along with the weapons and ammunition of the slain Maoist, identified as Jaadi Veeraswamy alias Raghu (34). The recovered items included two pistols, eight to 10 rounds of bullets, a kit bag and revolutionary literature. Bhadradri Kothagudem, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, the Greyhounds and special party Police had launched a combing operation in the region, based on reliable information that Maoists were spotted in the area. During the operation, the personnel spotted five to six members of the Maoist Dalam, which was led by CPI-Maoist’s Manuguru area committee ‘commander’ Ravi. The Maoists opened fire at the Police party when asked to surrender, who had to fire back in self-defense, SP, Dutt said, adding, after the encounter ended, they found Raghu’s body on the premises and seized his weapons.
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August - 21 
A militant and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed while a Sub-inspector was wounded in an encounter on August 21 in Ganie-Hamam area in Baramullah District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO was identified as Bilal Ahmad a
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A militant and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed while a Sub-inspector was wounded in an encounter on August 21 in Ganie-Hamam area in Baramullah District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO was identified as Bilal Ahmad and SI was identified as Amardeep Parihar. NDTV further adds that the dead militant belonged to Lashkar-e- Toiba (LeT) and was identified as Momin Gojri.
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August - 21 
Delhi court on August 21 sent Rashid Engineer, a former independent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Abdul Rashid to judicial custody in a case related to funding of terror activities, reports Daily Excelsior. Distric
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Delhi court on August 21 sent Rashid Engineer, a former independent Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Abdul Rashid to judicial custody in a case related to funding of terror activities, reports Daily Excelsior. District Judge Yashwant Kumar sent Rashid to the custody for two weeks after the NIA produced him before the court on expiry of his custodial interrogation. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had registered the case unidentified members of the Hurriyat Conference (HC) and other secessionist leaders who have been acting in connivance with Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Dukhtaran-e-Millat, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and other outfits.
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August - 21 
In a joint operation with the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), Jharkhand Police recovered weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 21, reports New Kerala. According to Police, a joi
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In a joint operation with the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), Jharkhand Police recovered weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 21, reports New Kerala. According to Police, a joint operation was launched in Bhadua locality under Haidernagar Police Station limits in the District, based on intelligence inputs. Four rifles, cartridges, Maoist uniforms and other items were recovered during the operation.
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August - 21 
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Moscow on August 21, 2019 and discussed bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, reports India Today.
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Moscow on August 21, 2019 and discussed bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, reports India Today.
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August - 21 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has demanded Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to appoint a new Interlocutor for the Indo-Naga peace talks, reports The Sangai Express on August 22. In a letter to PM, NSCN-IM mentio
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has demanded Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to appoint a new Interlocutor for the Indo-Naga peace talks, reports The Sangai Express on August 22. In a letter to PM, NSCN-IM mentioned that under no circumstances will a Governor be accepted as an Interlocutor. After the appointment of the existing Interlocutor as the Governor, the rebel group has demanded a new Interlocutor in his place.
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August - 21 
On August 21, a Myanmar National was arrested with arms from the Samthang area of Champhai District of Mizoram, reports East Mojo. Three AK 47 rifles with three magazines were recovered from the arrestee, who was identified as Keilianthanga.
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On August 21, a Myanmar National was arrested with arms from the Samthang area of Champhai District of Mizoram, reports East Mojo. Three AK 47 rifles with three magazines were recovered from the arrestee, who was identified as Keilianthanga.
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August - 21 
On August 21, Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel arrested three suspects, including Balram Singh, Sunil Singh and Shubham Mishra, in Madhya Pradesh after receiving a specific tip-off that they were in regular touch with people based in Pak
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On August 21, Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel arrested three suspects, including Balram Singh, Sunil Singh and Shubham Mishra, in Madhya Pradesh after receiving a specific tip-off that they were in regular touch with people based in Pakistan, reports Indian Express. Another two are still being questioned. They were allegedly transferring money to certain accounts on the directions of their Pakistani handlers. The police have collected details of more than 25 bank accounts where transactions related to the racket were allegedly taking place. One of three accused, Balram Singh, had been arrested in February 2017 in a similar case but was released on bail a few months ago.
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August - 21 
Pakistan on August 21 conducted mortar shelling in Sundarbani sector in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports New Indian Express. Ceasefire violations have witnessed a spike after a sudden dip in the first two weeks of August. The number of
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Pakistan on August 21 conducted mortar shelling in Sundarbani sector in Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports New Indian Express. Ceasefire violations have witnessed a spike after a sudden dip in the first two weeks of August. The number of ceasefire violations along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir have been the highest in July this year.
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August - 21 
RN Ravi the interlocutor for Naga Peace talks and Nagaland Governor stated that there is hardly any substantive issue which is not already resolved in the Naga Peace talks, repots Nagaland Post on August 22. He stated in an interview that ‘’ There is
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RN Ravi the interlocutor for Naga Peace talks and Nagaland Governor stated that there is hardly any substantive issue which is not already resolved in the Naga Peace talks, repots Nagaland Post on August 22. He stated in an interview that ‘’ There is hardly any substantive issue which is not already resolved. The core issues of Integration and Sovereignty have also been resolved. We reached this stage almost one year ago. Since then we have remained stuck up on symbolic issues of Flag and Constitution although I have given options and tried to pursue the Naga Interlocutors to appreciate them with open mind.” He also added that “we have already settled almost all the issues including political parameters of our relationship, entire range of power sharing as well as new structures of governance and political representations.”
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August - 21 
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court recently granted bail to a person, who had been arrested in connection with the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 99,500, reports Times of India on August 22. The court ordered that the applican
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The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court recently granted bail to a person, who had been arrested in connection with the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 99,500, reports Times of India on August 22. The court ordered that the applicant be released on bail on furnishing a person bond of Rs 20,000 and the condition that the applicant “shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner.
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August - 22 
Countries like India, Iran, Russia and Turkey would have to fight against terrorists in Afghanistan at some point of time, U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 22, reports The Hindu. Moreover, asserting that the Islamic State (IS) was gone, he
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Countries like India, Iran, Russia and Turkey would have to fight against terrorists in Afghanistan at some point of time, U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 22, reports The Hindu. Moreover, asserting that the Islamic State (IS) was gone, he said the U.S. was holding thousands of IS fighters and Europe had to take them. And if Europe doesn’t take them, Mr. Trump said, he would have no choice but to release them into the countries from which they came, which was Germany and France.
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August - 22 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, three of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh on August 22, reports Firstpost. In the first incident Sannu Kunjam (28) and Budhram Mandavi
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, three of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, surrendered in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh on August 22, reports Firstpost. In the first incident Sannu Kunjam (28) and Budhram Mandavi (20) turned themselves before Police in Dantewada District. Kunjam, a Maoist ‘Jan-Militia commander’, and Budhram, a member of DAKMS (Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan — a Maoist front) were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads.The two were active in Gangaloor area in neighbouring Bijapur District and were wanted for attacks on Police teams, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other incidents, Police said. In the second incident, Mehattar Korram alias Ronda (35) surrendered in Narayanpur District. Korram, a hard-core Maoist who was active as head of ‘Janatana Sarkar’(people’s government unit of CPI-Maoist) group under Bayanar area committee of Maoists, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, surrendered with a .12 bore gun before Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg, Commandant of Border Security Force (BSF) 193rd battalion Rajeev Kumar and other senior Police and BSF officials. He was involved in around dozen attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in the area. In the third incident, Sonaru Poyam and his wife Manju Mandavi, active as ‘area committee members, ACM’ in neighbouring Odisha, surrendered before Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Vivekanand Sinha in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar District.
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August - 22 
Former Pakistan Army Chief General, Mirza Aslam Beg, stated that the country will use Kartarpur corridor for Khalistan terror, reports India Today on August 23. "Pakistan army and the government should create trouble for India through Khalistan movem
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Former Pakistan Army Chief General, Mirza Aslam Beg, stated that the country will use Kartarpur corridor for Khalistan terror, reports India Today on August 23. "Pakistan army and the government should create trouble for India through Khalistan movement," Mirza Aslam said. He also said that “the terror 'jihad' was the ‘only way to teach India a lesson’…. The Indian army at LoC cannot stop the jihadis." Mirza Aslam Beg has earlier also expressed that he wants a hybrid war against India.
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August - 22 
Intelligence inputs have warned that Pakistan is recruiting Afghan and Pasthun fighters for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir and over 100 of them are positioned at various launchpads along the Line of Control (LoC), reports The Hindu on August 23.
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Intelligence inputs have warned that Pakistan is recruiting Afghan and Pasthun fighters for infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir and over 100 of them are positioned at various launchpads along the Line of Control (LoC), reports The Hindu on August 23. “There have also been specific intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has deployed over a dozen Afghan and Pathan terrorists for Border Action Team (BAT) attempts, comprising of Afghan militants and highly trained Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and for infiltration across the LoC into Lipa valley in North Kashmir,” defence sources said. Officials also said the major attempt to push in terrorists was due to the longevity issues of local recruits which has been from few days to four to five months with sustained counter insurgency operations by security forces. On the contrary, the foreign terrorists are well trained and battle hardened. There is also a major recruitment drive in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK), especially in areas opposite Keran, Lipa and Poonch sectors, officials added. Daily Excelsior adds that security establishment said that intelligence reports indicate that around 15 JeM cadres are at the launch pad in Lipa Valley. Indian Express adds that there was a JeM meeting in Bahawalpur (Bahawalpur District) of Pakistan’s’ Punjab Province on August 19-20, which was attended by launch commanders and was chaired by Abdul Rauf Asghar, the brother of JeM-founder Masood Azhar. There is an “overall recruitment drive” being conducted in PaK, the security establishment sources mentioned.
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August - 22 
Pakistan troops violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) by opening unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 2045hrs, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ce
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Pakistan troops violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) by opening unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. “At about 2045hrs, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Sunderbani Sector of District Rajouri,” an unnamed defence spokesman said. The defence spokesman said the Indian Army is retaliating befittingly and the exchange of fire between the two sides was continuing when last reports were received, adds India Today.
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August - 22 
Police arrested five cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Simdega and Khunti Districts of Jharkhand on August 22, reports New Kerala. According to the Poli
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Police arrested five cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Simdega and Khunti Districts of Jharkhand on August 22, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, three PLFI cadres were arrested from Simdega District. Police seized two pistols from their possession. The identities of the rebels are yet to be established. In the other incident, two PLFI cadres were arrested from Khunti District. Police seized two pistols, cartridges, INR 24,000 in cash and Maoist literature from them. The identities of the rebels are yet to be established.
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August - 22 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders discussed issues of rooting terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and their financing
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders discussed issues of rooting terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupting terrorist networks and their financing channels, reports Times of India. In the bilateral talks both also condemned terrorism in all its manifestations saying it cannot be justified on any grounds whatsoever and called for halting cross-border movements of terror outfits including Jaishe-Mohammed (JeM) , Hizbul Mujahideen(HM), Lashkare-Taiba (LeT) which are based in Pakistan, reports ANI News. Furthermore, as per the report of Economic Times, the two leaders called upon all UN member countries to implement the UNSC Resolution 2462 on Fighting Terrorist Financing adopted last March 28 and welcomed the organization in Melbourne on November 7-8 of a new “No Money for Terror” International Conference on Fighting Terrorist Financing, which will build on the April 2018 Conference organized in Paris by the French Government and the Paris Agenda.
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August - 22 
Security was heightened in Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh (UP) following intelligence inputs that Afghan terrorists having entered through the UP-Nepal border, reports India today on August 23. A senior Police official said that the District offic
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Security was heightened in Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh (UP) following intelligence inputs that Afghan terrorists having entered through the UP-Nepal border, reports India today on August 23. A senior Police official said that the District officials in Mathura, Varanasi and Ayodhya have been asked to keep a close vigil.
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August - 22 
Tamil Nadu District has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs about the presence of at least six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in the area from Sri Lanka, reports Times of India on August 23. Among them, one is a Pakistani national
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Tamil Nadu District has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs about the presence of at least six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in the area from Sri Lanka, reports Times of India on August 23. Among them, one is a Pakistani national while the other five are Sri Lankan Tamil Muslims. The inputs said that the suspects are in disguise as Hindus.
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August - 22 
The District police on August 22, arrested four persons along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 800,000 from near Gurdwara Takkar Sahib in Tarn Taran District, reports Hindustan Times. The arrested persons were identified as Lakhwinder
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The District police on August 22, arrested four persons along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 800,000 from near Gurdwara Takkar Sahib in Tarn Taran District, reports Hindustan Times. The arrested persons were identified as Lakhwinder Singh of Melka Akalian village (Moga), Angrej Singh of Pachharia village (Ferozepur), Kamaljit Singh of Gag Kalan village (Ludhiana) and Balwinder Kumar of Hirapur village (Jalandhar).
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August - 22 
The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on August 22 issued its first public message since Islamabad clamped down on the group in April 2019, reports First Post. “There are people who are silent, but doing a great deal,” reads the message attributed to the organi
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The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) on August 22 issued its first public message since Islamabad clamped down on the group in April 2019, reports First Post. “There are people who are silent, but doing a great deal,” reads the message attributed to the organisation’s chief, Masood Azhar Alvi. Last week, jihadist social media feeds in Pakistan had also circulated a message attributed to Masood Azhar. “Kashmiris need to get out [on to the streets]”, it read. “Then the enemy will beg for peace and negotiation.” However, the message, unlike the one released on August 22, did not bear the insignia of the JeM, or its official publication, al-Qalam.
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August - 22 
Two persons were arrested from Senthalaipatti village near Peravurani of Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu on August 22, reports The Hindu. Seven Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the denomination INR 2000 were recovered from them. They were identi
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Two persons were arrested from Senthalaipatti village near Peravurani of Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu on August 22, reports The Hindu. Seven Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the denomination INR 2000 were recovered from them. They were identified as Manikandan of Mannargudi and Vijay of Madukkur.
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August - 23 August - 24
All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU) leader, identified as Akhilesh Srivastava, was killed by Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM) cadres in Latehar District of Jharkhand in the intervening night of August 23 and August 24, reports Hindustan Ti
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All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU) leader, identified as Akhilesh Srivastava, was killed by Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM) cadres in Latehar District of Jharkhand in the intervening night of August 23 and August 24, reports Hindustan Times. The villagers saw the leader’s dead body with throat slit thrown on the Latehar-Demu road and informed the Police. The JSJMM faction claimed the responsibility for the killing by leaving behind a hand written parcha (pamphlet) near the dead body. JSJMM is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The reason for the murder is yet to be ascertained but the Police confirmed the involvement of the Maoists’ faction in the act.
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August - 23 
All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelnai (APHC-G) Chairperson Syed Ali Shah Geelani on August 23 called on the people of Jammu and Kashmir to resist the Indian government’s actions in the state, reported Scroll on August 25. Geelani issued a five-poin
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelnai (APHC-G) Chairperson Syed Ali Shah Geelani on August 23 called on the people of Jammu and Kashmir to resist the Indian government’s actions in the state, reported Scroll on August 25. Geelani issued a five-point “programme of action” and asked people to organise peaceful protests near their residential areas.
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August - 23 
An Army personnel, identified as Naik Rajib Thapa (34), was killed as Pakistani troops continued unprovoked mortar shelling and small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 23 morning, reports Dai
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An Army personnel, identified as Naik Rajib Thapa (34), was killed as Pakistani troops continued unprovoked mortar shelling and small arms fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 23 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Thapa was manning a forward post in Kalsia village of Nowshera sector when it came under unprovoked firing from across the border in the early hours, Army officials said. “The Indian Army responded strongly and effectively… Heavy damage to Pakistani soldiers have been inflicted by (our) troops,” the spokesperson said.
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August - 23 
Anti-national activities will not be tolerated in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath said on August 23, after the arrest of four men, including former Bajrang Dal leader Balram Singh, in a terror-funding case, reports NDTV. Earlier, South
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Anti-national activities will not be tolerated in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath said on August 23, after the arrest of four men, including former Bajrang Dal leader Balram Singh, in a terror-funding case, reports NDTV. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that Balram Singh, along with three other men, was arrested on August 21 from the Satna District for alleged links to a Pakistan-guided spying-terror funding ring.
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August - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put up a poster warning ‘police informers’ and contractors at Chatikona village under Bissam Cuttack Police limits of Rayagada District of Odisha, reports Odisha Sun Times on August 24. T
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put up a poster warning ‘police informers’ and contractors at Chatikona village under Bissam Cuttack Police limits of Rayagada District of Odisha, reports Odisha Sun Times on August 24. Through a poster the Maoists threatened the Police to stop arresting the tribals and dalits in name of Maoists at Niyamgiri area. The ‘police informers’ and contractors were warned not to help Police. The Maoists also demanded for immediate release of their leader Sikunu Sikaka of Mayabali village from jail. They also exhorted the villagers to save Niyamgiri. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sikunu Sikaka of Mayabali village, was arrested by Police from the Niyamgiri mountain range in Rayagada District of Odisha on July 6.
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August - 23 
Former rebel leader and Tripura United Indigenous People’s Council (TUIPC) chief Rajit Debbarma has demanded proper rehabilitation and withdrawal of all cases against the surrendered militants, reports North east Now. Rajit Debbarma who was previousl
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Former rebel leader and Tripura United Indigenous People’s Council (TUIPC) chief Rajit Debbarma has demanded proper rehabilitation and withdrawal of all cases against the surrendered militants, reports North east Now. Rajit Debbarma who was previously the ‘chief’ All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) stated that pending cases against them have not been withdrawn till date. Earlier, state Law Minister, Ratan Lal Nath had claimed that 925 cases pending against militants have been withdrawn.
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August - 23 
Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from two places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports Devdiscourse. Three cadres were arrested from Farspal Police Station limits, while the other one was
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Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from two places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports Devdiscourse. Three cadres were arrested from Farspal Police Station limits, while the other one was arrested in Aranpur Police Station area, a Police official said. Acting on a specific input about the presence of some suspected Maoists at Kaccheghat on Farspal-Bhairamgarh road, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police raided the place and rounded up the trio, identified as Budhram alias Chhotu Oyam, Oyam Raju and Punem Sukhram (28), the Police official said. Budhram and Raju were active as Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) member and ‘Jan Militia Commander’ respectively, the Police official said, adding that they were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. The duo was allegedly involved in the incidents of attack on Police teams, damaging railway tracks and planting bombs in the area, he added.
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August - 23 
India and France have formalised the development and launch of around 10 low-earth orbit satellites that will continuously provide maritime surveillance and security, reports This Hindu on August 24. When in place, the satellite-based Automatic Ident
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India and France have formalised the development and launch of around 10 low-earth orbit satellites that will continuously provide maritime surveillance and security, reports This Hindu on August 24. When in place, the satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) will detect, identify and track a range of vessels moving in the ocean region and guard against aggression, terrorism, piracy, smuggling, source of oil slicks and also be useful for rescues.
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August - 23 
Nanda Kunjam (25), a Maoists' Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, was arrested from the forest near Potali village under in Aranpur Police Station limits. Kunjam was also carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, Police said.
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Nanda Kunjam (25), a Maoists' Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, was arrested from the forest near Potali village under in Aranpur Police Station limits. Kunjam was also carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, Police said.
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August - 23 August - 24
Police on August 23 detained a woman and on August 24 detained Rahim Kolliyil (39) from Kochi for their suspected links to the six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who have reportedly sneaked into Tamil Nadu by sea from Sri Lanka, reports Times of In
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Police on August 23 detained a woman and on August 24 detained Rahim Kolliyil (39) from Kochi for their suspected links to the six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who have reportedly sneaked into Tamil Nadu by sea from Sri Lanka, reports Times of India. After being questioned for 26 hours they were released.
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August - 23 
Police personnel, including the Railway Police and the Railway Protection Force, were on high alert in the wake of intelligence reports since August 23, 2019, reports The Hindu. While Police conducted vehicle checks at all entry points to Vellore tow
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Police personnel, including the Railway Police and the Railway Protection Force, were on high alert in the wake of intelligence reports since August 23, 2019, reports The Hindu. While Police conducted vehicle checks at all entry points to Vellore town (Vellore District), a special team was entrusted the job of providing security to the Vellore Fort and Jalagandeswarar Temple. Police teams were involved in conducting security checks at Katpadi, Arakkonam, Jolarpet railway stations along with railway protection force. Inter-State borders were secured with armed Police force. More than 300 Policemen were carrying out vehicle checks in Baratharami, Christianpet, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Walajah and Arakkonam.
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August - 23 
The Kerala Police on August 23 said that they are vigilant with the new information of terrorist movement in the neighbouring Tamil Nadu, reports Indian Express. While the Tamil Nadu Police has confirmed that the terrorists belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba
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The Kerala Police on August 23 said that they are vigilant with the new information of terrorist movement in the neighbouring Tamil Nadu, reports Indian Express. While the Tamil Nadu Police has confirmed that the terrorists belong to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), there is no information yet by the Kerala Police authorities on the identities, nationalities or outfit these extremists belong to. Security checks will be stringent particularly in districts like Palakkad, Idukki, and Thiruvananthapuram which border Tamil Nadu.
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August - 23 
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested seven foreigners for allegedly running a clandestine cross-border heroin smuggling racket and seized narcotics tablets worth over INR 100,000 in a separate case in Punjab, officials said on August 23, repor
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested seven foreigners for allegedly running a clandestine cross-border heroin smuggling racket and seized narcotics tablets worth over INR 100,000 in a separate case in Punjab, officials said on August 23, reports Outlook India. Officials said the drug seizure was effected by NCB officials of Chandigarh zone as the roots of the case are in Punjab. The drug is heavily trafficked to Bangladesh and Indian agencies are on their guard to check its transport across the border.
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August - 24 August - 25
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres succumbed to his injuries in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports AIR. Raju Netam had received “critical bull
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres succumbed to his injuries in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports AIR. Raju Netam had received “critical bullet injuries to his vital organs, and succumbed while being evacuated from the forest”, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said. Another DRG trooper, Somaru Gota, is in hospital in Raipur and is out of danger. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, five CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 24, in which two troopers of the DRG were also injured in the encounter.
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August - 24 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 24, reports The Pioneer. Two troopers of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were also injur
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 24, reports The Pioneer. Two troopers of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were also injured in the encounter, Police said. "The exchange of fire took place around 6 am in the forest near Dhurbeda village, located around 20 km away from Orchha police station in the district. It occurred when a DRG team was out on a counter-insurgency operation," Director General of Police (DGP), D M Awasthi said. During search operations, bodies of five Maoists were recovered from the spot. Besides, a huge cache of weapons was also seized from there, Police said. The dead Maoists haven’t been identified yet.
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August - 24 
On August 24, six people were arrested from Gendhali-Bebejia, Sonaibali and Amoni areas in Nagaon District of Assam and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were recovered from the arrestees, reports The Sentinel. FICN worth INR 1.2 million was recovere
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On August 24, six people were arrested from Gendhali-Bebejia, Sonaibali and Amoni areas in Nagaon District of Assam and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) were recovered from the arrestees, reports The Sentinel. FICN worth INR 1.2 million was recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Khirud Burhagohain, Mohim Gogoi, Kamal Uddin Suroj Ali, Rashid Ali and Billal Hussain.
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August - 24 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions on August 24 with King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Kingdom of Bahrain on cyber security, including prevention of use of cyber space for terrorism,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions on August 24 with King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of Kingdom of Bahrain on cyber security, including prevention of use of cyber space for terrorism, radicalisation and for disturbing social harmony, counter-terrorism and the exchange of intelligence and information, reports Times of India. The leaders also noted the "need for concerted action by the international community against terrorism" and "underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the UN". The two leaders agreed to enhance cooperation to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf region, vital for the security and safety of sea lanes.
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August - 24 
The Indian Navy sounded a high-alert in view of intelligence inputs that six members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have intruded into Tamil Nadu, on August 24, reports Times of India.
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The Indian Navy sounded a high-alert in view of intelligence inputs that six members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have intruded into Tamil Nadu, on August 24, reports Times of India.
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August - 24 
The tribunal set up by the Government of India (GoI) to adjudicate ban on Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued a show-cause notice to the pro-Khalistan group, an official spokesperson said on August 24, reports Hindustan Times. He said that a notice has be
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The tribunal set up by the Government of India (GoI) to adjudicate ban on Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued a show-cause notice to the pro-Khalistan group, an official spokesperson said on August 24, reports Hindustan Times. He said that a notice has been issued to SFJ as to why the association declared unlawful, be not adjudicated to be so and why the order confirming the declaration be not made. The association has been given 30 days to respond from the date of service of the notice. The objections, reply or affidavits may be filed before the next date of hearing. Earlier on July 10, the GoI imposed a ban on SFJ by declaring it as an unlawful organisation. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had said the group’s primary objective is to establish an “independent and sovereign country” in Punjab and it openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process, challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.
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August - 25 
A Maoist ‘deputy commander’, wanted in connection with several incidents of violence, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports The Times of India. Muchaki Budra alias Naresh (32), who was carrying a reward of INR 800,00
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A Maoist ‘deputy commander’, wanted in connection with several incidents of violence, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports The Times of India. Muchaki Budra alias Naresh (32), who was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head, turned himself in before Dantewada, SP, Abhishek Pallava. Budra, a native of Jagargunda area in Sukma District, and active as deputy commander of military platoon no. 24 in Malangir area committee of Maoists in Dantewada, surrendered while citing disappointment with the "hollow ideology" of Maoists, SP, Pallava said. "He was instrumental in carrying out several Maoist attacks, including at the house of Congress leader Awadhesh Gautam at Nakulnar village in 2010 in which two civilians and a Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] were killed, and on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team in Kirandul wherein six security personnel and a civilian lost their lives in 2012," Pallava said. Budra joined the CPI-Maoist in 2007 and was elevated as ‘deputy commander’ in 2010, SP, Pallava said.
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August - 25 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘major’ and a business man was arrested from Itanagar in Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh for extortion related activities on August 25, reports Assam Tribune. NSCN-R militant was
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘major’ and a business man was arrested from Itanagar in Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh for extortion related activities on August 25, reports Assam Tribune. NSCN-R militant was identified as Phangran Jugli who is NSCN-R ‘area commander’ of Changlang ‘region’. The business man was identified as Manoj Kumar Mittal. Arunachal Times further adds that Special Investigation Team (SIT) Superintendent of Police (SP) stated that ‘’ Apart from carrying out extortion, they had come here to buy land for establishing a hideout in the capital region”.
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August - 25 
A Tolichowki (Hyderabad)-based engineer, who allegedly fought for the proscribed Islamic State (IS), died in an aerial strike in Syria in early 2018, reports Times of India on August 26. Now, his wife, and their four children, reportedly residing at
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A Tolichowki (Hyderabad)-based engineer, who allegedly fought for the proscribed Islamic State (IS), died in an aerial strike in Syria in early 2018, reports Times of India on August 26. Now, his wife, and their four children, reportedly residing at a rescue camp in the war-torn area of Syria, wants to return home. The couple’s case would make this the second incident of a person from Telangana getting killed in Syria while fighting for IS. In the recent past, engineer Mohammed Haneef from Mancherial had perished in the wartorn nation.
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August - 25 
According to sources, Pakistan is now trying to incite the Sikh community living in Pakistan and elsewhere against India, reports India Today on August 26. A Pakistan-based Sikh leader was heard claiming in a viral video on social media that they hav
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According to sources, Pakistan is now trying to incite the Sikh community living in Pakistan and elsewhere against India, reports India Today on August 26. A Pakistan-based Sikh leader was heard claiming in a viral video on social media that they have got a mandate from Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal authority in India, to support Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. Though no such resolution has been passed by the Akal Takht, such provocative statements are being issued to radicalise, confuse and deviate the Sikh community. In another attempt to woo the Sikh community, Pakistan's Punjab Province chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has called an international congregation of Sikhs on August 31. This congregation is being linked to the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev but the motive behind it is to perpetuate and launch an anti-India propaganda. Pakistan Government has also announced another Sikh congregation at Nankana Sahib but the dates are yet to be announced.
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August - 25 
Fourteen lower-rung cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman, surrendered at Phulbagdi Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports The New Indian Express. A senior official said, "This surrender is crucial as it took pla
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Fourteen lower-rung cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman, surrendered at Phulbagdi Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports The New Indian Express. A senior official said, "This surrender is crucial as it took place on the first day of the 'martyrs' week' being observed by the ultras from July 28 to August 3." Most of the surrendered cadres were active as members of 'jan militia' (people's army) squad of Maoists, he said, adding that "In their statements, they said that they were disappointed with the Maoist hollow ideology and hardships of the jungle." The surrendered cadres were allegedly involved in offences like torching vehicles deployed in road construction, loot and others, the official added. The identities of the surrendered Maoists are yet to be established.
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August - 25 
High-security alert continued in Tamil Nadu on August 25 with last week’s information on the infiltration of Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT) terrorists, reports News18. Three people were taken into custody here on August 25 and released on the condition that t
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High-security alert continued in Tamil Nadu on August 25 with last week’s information on the infiltration of Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT) terrorists, reports News18. Three people were taken into custody here on August 25 and released on the condition that they should appear before the police whenever required.
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August - 25 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that there has been no headway since the Framework Agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, reports The Hindu on August 26. NSCN-IM also added for the first time said a “separate flag
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that there has been no headway since the Framework Agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, reports The Hindu on August 26. NSCN-IM also added for the first time said a “separate flag and Constitution” were necessary for an “honourable solution”. NSCN-IM in a letter to Prime Minister said any solution to the Naga political issue would be far from honourable if the core issues such as Naga flag and Constitution are yet to be agreed upon between the group and the Centre. Hindustan Times adds that NSCN-IM alleged that Government was going slow on taking a stand on the core issues.
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August - 25 
On August 25, two people were arrested for extortion from Pulibor in Jorhat District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Faijur Rahman and Bogai Baruah.
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On August 25, two people were arrested for extortion from Pulibor in Jorhat District of Assam, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Faijur Rahman and Bogai Baruah.
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August - 25 
On August 25, two people were arrested with weapons from third mile in Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. One .32 pistol and 25 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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On August 25, two people were arrested with weapons from third mile in Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. One .32 pistol and 25 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 25 
Police arrested two persons, identified as Vikram Singh (55) and Vikas Kumar (40) and recovered 2.5 kilograms of opium from their possession on Sua Road at Jhande village in the Ludhiana District of Punjab on August 25, reports The Tribune. Police cl
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Police arrested two persons, identified as Vikram Singh (55) and Vikas Kumar (40) and recovered 2.5 kilograms of opium from their possession on Sua Road at Jhande village in the Ludhiana District of Punjab on August 25, reports The Tribune. Police claimed that the suspects were going to supply the opium to their customers. They brought the opium from other states and supplied it to their clients in Punjab and Haryana.
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August - 25 
Police on August 25 arrested a man, identified as Harpal Singh Pala from near Kartarpur in Jalandhar District of Punjab for allegedly providing secret information about Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army installations to Pakistan-based pro-Khalistan lea
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Police on August 25 arrested a man, identified as Harpal Singh Pala from near Kartarpur in Jalandhar District of Punjab for allegedly providing secret information about Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army installations to Pakistan-based pro-Khalistan leader Gopal Singh Chawla, reports The Tribune. According to Police, Harpal was also allegedly in contact with some dreaded terrorists, including Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) chief Ranjit Singh Neeta and Kulwant Singh Mathada, who is promoting the ‘Referendum 2020’. Both Neeta and Mathada were hiding in Pakistan. Police recovered seven mobile handsets from him. “Harpal was providing secret information about the Indian Air Force station and Army installations in Jalandhar,” a Police official said. He was using WhatsApp and Messenger applications for sharing the information, the official added. India Today adds that Gopal Singh Chawla’s network was exposed by the Punjab Police after they arrested Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy, Harpal Singh Pala. His interrogation further revealed that he was supplying secret information about the Indian Army and Air Force installations to Gopal Singh Chawla and the ISI.
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Pro-Khalistan leader and former secretary of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Gopal Singh Chawla, who is also a close aide of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed, is not only a Khalistani leader but also an informer and re
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Pro-Khalistan leader and former secretary of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Gopal Singh Chawla, who is also a close aide of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed, is not only a Khalistani leader but also an informer and recruiter for Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports India Today on August 29. Pakistan spy Harpal Singh Pala, a former IAF official's son who was arrested in Jalandhar on August 25, revealed during interrogation that it was Gopal Singh Chawla who radicalised him and recruited him as an agent of the ISI's espionage network. Police officials said Harpal Singh Pala is the son of former IAF airman Bahadur Singh who hailed from Jalandhar. After his father died, the Pala's mother was employed as a cook by the IAF, who later retired and died. The family lived inside the Air Force Station. The accused spy was running a dairy at the nearby Bhatija village. Pala was impressed with Gopal Singh Chawla and had sent him a Facebook friend request. The two soon started chatting on Facebook and Chawla also share his mobile number. They started chatting on WhatsApp. Harpal Singh Pala told Police that when he told Chawla that his father was an airman, he asked him to get secret information from the Air Force station and was also promised adequate compensation. Interestingly, one day when internet services were down, Harpal Singh Pala made a mistake of calling Chawla on his mobile phone. As intelligence agencies had already put the mobile phones being used to call people in Pakistan under surveillance, Harpal Singh Pala's call was also traced and his activities came on the radar of security agencies.
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August - 25 
Protesters hurled stones at a civilian truck at Zradipora Uranhall locality in Anantnag District on August 25, killing the driver, police said, reports India Today. The victim was identified as Noor Mohammed Dar, 42, who belonged to the same locality
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Protesters hurled stones at a civilian truck at Zradipora Uranhall locality in Anantnag District on August 25, killing the driver, police said, reports India Today. The victim was identified as Noor Mohammed Dar, 42, who belonged to the same locality.
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August - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the CPI-Maoist, exchanged fire at two locations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports News 18. The encounters took place in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts of the State in the morning hours on t
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Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the CPI-Maoist, exchanged fire at two locations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports News 18. The encounters took place in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts of the State in the morning hours on the first day of the ‘martyrs’ week’ being observed by the Maoists, and no casualty was reported from either side, Police said. "In Narayanpur district, the gun-battle took place at around 11:30 am in the forest near Batumpara village under Orchha police station area when a joint team of security forces was out on a search operation," Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P said. He said a joint operation was launched on intelligence input that Maoists were planning to carry out a major attack on SFs near Raynar-Batumpara area during the ongoing ‘martyrs’ week’. Maoists had laid an ambush with multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) near Batumpara, around 350 kilometres away from Raipur, he said. "However, security forces spotted the Naxal presence and tried to encircle them. Meanwhile, the Naxals triggered two IED blasts and opened indiscriminate firing," the DIG said, adding that the Maoists fled after around 40 minutes of heavy firing taking advantage of rains. However, nobody was injured in the exchange of fire from either side, he added. In the other incident, the encounter took place at around 8 am in the forest near Marjum village under Katekalyan Police Station area of Dantewada District, the DIGP said. He said the blood stains found at the spot indicated that some Maoists might have sustained injuries in the encounter. Maoist-related materials, including items of daily use, were recovered from the encounter spot, he added.
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August - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the CPI-Maoist, exchanged fire at two locations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports News 18. The encounters took place in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts of the State in the morning hours on t
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Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the CPI-Maoist, exchanged fire at two locations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports News 18. The encounters took place in Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts of the State in the morning hours on the first day of the ‘martyrs’ week’ being observed by the Maoists, and no casualty was reported from either side, Police said. "In Narayanpur district, the gun-battle took place at around 11:30 am in the forest near Batumpara village under Orchha police station area when a joint team of security forces was out on a search operation," Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P said. He said a joint operation was launched on intelligence input that Maoists were planning to carry out a major attack on SFs near Raynar-Batumpara area during the ongoing ‘martyrs’ week’. Maoists had laid an ambush with multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) near Batumpara, around 350 kilometres away from Raipur, he said. "However, security forces spotted the Naxal presence and tried to encircle them. Meanwhile, the Naxals triggered two IED blasts and opened indiscriminate firing," the DIG said, adding that the Maoists fled after around 40 minutes of heavy firing taking advantage of rains. However, nobody was injured in the exchange of fire from either side, he added. In the other incident, the encounter took place at around 8 am in the forest near Marjum village under Katekalyan Police Station area of Dantewada District, the DIGP said. He said the blood stains found at the spot indicated that some Maoists might have sustained injuries in the encounter. Maoist-related materials, including items of daily use, were recovered from the encounter spot, he added.
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August - 25 
Special Cell of Delhi Police neutralised an international syndicate involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Delhi NCR, Bihar and other parts of India, and arrested a Nepali national, Aslam Ansari along with FICN amounting INR
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Special Cell of Delhi Police neutralised an international syndicate involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in Delhi NCR, Bihar and other parts of India, and arrested a Nepali national, Aslam Ansari along with FICN amounting INR 5, 50,000 in Delhi, millenniumpost.in reports on August 26. He is a resident of Beerganj District Parsa (Nepal). The arrested accused has revealed that FICN was smuggled in India from Pakistan via border through Indo-Nepal border. Ansari used to further supply FICN in India through other members of this syndicates, who are residents of Raxaul, Bihar. It has also been disclosed by accused Aslam Ansari that he has been involved in supply of FICN for the 5 years. He further disclosed that recovered FICN was being smuggled in Nepal from Pakistan and same was further brought in India via Nepal border. India Today adds that Dawood Ibrahim’s name has reportedly cropped in the case. Ansari reportedly told interrogators that the three people who handed him the consignment in Nepal said it was sent by Dawood Ibrahim from Pakistan. The FICNs were being routed from Pakistan via Nepal, and circulated in Delhi-NCR, Bihar and other parts of India, the Police have said.
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August - 25 
Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact signed with Kuki militant groups was extended from August 24 till February 29, 2020 on August 25, reports The Sangai Express. The review meeting was attended by AB Mathur, interlocutor for the peace talk with SoO gr
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Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact signed with Kuki militant groups was extended from August 24 till February 29, 2020 on August 25, reports The Sangai Express. The review meeting was attended by AB Mathur, interlocutor for the peace talk with SoO groups, Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (North East in-charge) Satyendra Garg, and other officials.
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August - 25 
The Coastal Security Police in Malpe Karnataka has issued a public notice asking people to be on alert in view of intelligence reports about infiltration of six Lashkar-e-Taiba militants (LeT) on August 25, reports News18. It comes days after Tamil N
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The Coastal Security Police in Malpe Karnataka has issued a public notice asking people to be on alert in view of intelligence reports about infiltration of six Lashkar-e-Taiba militants (LeT) on August 25, reports News18. It comes days after Tamil Nadu was put on high alert after intelligence agencies said six LeT terrorists, including a Pakistani, have sneaked into the state from Sri Lanka to carry out destructive activities.
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August - 25 
The controversial statement given by the former Pakistan army chief General Aslam Baig that Pakistan will be using the Kartarpur corridor to send jihadis into India, has once again exposed Pakistan's nefarious designs. Punjab Chief Minister Captain A
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The controversial statement given by the former Pakistan army chief General Aslam Baig that Pakistan will be using the Kartarpur corridor to send jihadis into India, has once again exposed Pakistan's nefarious designs. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had also expressed apprehension that Pakistan might misuse Kartarpur corridor for anti-India activities but has not opposed the idea of the corridor due to religious and political compulsions.
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August - 25 
The Indian Army expects Pakistan to instigate violence in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to internationalize the J&K issue, Chief of Army Staff Bipin Rawat said, reports Hindustan Times. “From the rhetoric and false information campaign launched by Paki
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The Indian Army expects Pakistan to instigate violence in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to internationalize the J&K issue, Chief of Army Staff Bipin Rawat said, reports Hindustan Times. “From the rhetoric and false information campaign launched by Pakistan, it is evident they are likely to create a situation to instigate violence.” He explained that the violence will then be used to project internationally, the narrative that the of J&K are protesting against the removal of special status to the region. According to the Indian Army, Islamabad has put the Pakistan army on a “precautionary deployment,” along the Line of Control (LoC) – the disputed boundary between the two countries. Terror outfits are headless because of a sustained counter insurgency operation by the Indian Army, J&K Police and the para-military and Pakistan is desperately trying to push in trained and hardened terrorists to provide leadership to these groups. The army has so far thwarted at least a dozen of infiltration attempts along the LoC.
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August - 25 
The surrendered militants of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and other insurgent groups have decided to place their chartered of demands before the Chief Minister, Governor and Union Home Minister, reports The Northeast Today. This decision was made k
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The surrendered militants of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and other insurgent groups have decided to place their chartered of demands before the Chief Minister, Governor and Union Home Minister, reports The Northeast Today. This decision was made known during a press conference held at Agartala in West Tripura District. Ranjit Debbarma the ex-leader of ATTF stated that ‘’ Around 250 cases registered against the returnees and more 450 cases are still pending in different police stations across the state. We have also placed memorandums across 33 blocks of the state for to withdraw the cases against our members”.
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August - 25 
Two civilians were injured in stone pelting incidents on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. One civilian was injured in an incident at Galander, Kakapora in Pulwama District. Another civilian, a woman, was injured in Hawal area of downtown Srinagar
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Two civilians were injured in stone pelting incidents on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. One civilian was injured in an incident at Galander, Kakapora in Pulwama District. Another civilian, a woman, was injured in Hawal area of downtown Srinagar (Srinagar District).
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August - 25 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Nampong in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on August 25, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as ‘corporal’ Mintu Tanti and Kaku Bora alias
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from Nampong in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on August 25, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as ‘corporal’ Mintu Tanti and Kaku Bora alias Raju Asom. Kaku Bora alias Raju Asom. Two 9 MM pistols, seven rounds of live ammunition, two magazines and some incriminating documents was recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 26 
A 19-year-old youth, identified as Shyamnath Anchala, was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jungda village in Koyalibeda area in Kanker District on August 26, reports The Times of India. Police said, as per locals a
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A 19-year-old youth, identified as Shyamnath Anchala, was shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jungda village in Koyalibeda area in Kanker District on August 26, reports The Times of India. Police said, as per locals a group of Maoists reached Anchala's house and abducted him. They took him into the forest and killed him the same night. His family informed the Police about the abduction and within hours, Anchala's body was found near the edge of the forest. A Police team recovered the body and brought it to base. As per reports, Anchala was recently interrogated by Police in connection with the murder of a schoolteacher in Koyalibeda area. The body of the teacher, Dhansingh Usendi was found by the Police on August 5, who died of a head injury, according to autopsy reports. During investigation, few suspects, including Anchala, were called for interrogation. Anchala's killing is under investigation, and the motive behind it is being probed, said Police.
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August - 26 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Purana Bazar in Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express on August 27. The arrestee was identified as Peyu Sata Lohe. One 9mm pistol, fiv
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested from Purana Bazar in Dimapur in Dimapur District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express on August 27. The arrestee was identified as Peyu Sata Lohe. One 9mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, a .32 pistol with a magazine and ten rounds were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 26 
A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Laishram Sanatomba Meitei was arrested from Yairipok Siphai Leikai in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined PLA in 2008 and had got training in
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A Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Laishram Sanatomba Meitei was arrested from Yairipok Siphai Leikai in Thoubal District in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined PLA in 2008 and had got training in Eastern Nagaland.
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August - 26 
A recent Punjab Government forensic lab report revealed that 78 out of 134 samples collected in the past 23 months have shown that most of the deaths were caused by drug overdose, reports India Today on August 27. Amritsar topped the list of drug ove
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A recent Punjab Government forensic lab report revealed that 78 out of 134 samples collected in the past 23 months have shown that most of the deaths were caused by drug overdose, reports India Today on August 27. Amritsar topped the list of drug overdose deaths reported in the past 24 months. According to the figures available with the State Health Department, 15 drug overdose deaths were reported in Amritsar, 11 people died of drug overdose in Hoshiarpur, eight died in Ludhiana, five each in Ferozepur and Jalandhar, and four each in Bathinda and Gurdaspur. Those who died of drug overdose fall in the age group of 18 to 25 years.
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August - 26 
A top operative of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Ejaz Ahmed alias Taufique Raza has been arrested from Gaya, oneindia.com reports on August 27. From his possession, Police seized a satellite phone, laptop, circuit boards an
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A top operative of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Ejaz Ahmed alias Taufique Raza has been arrested from Gaya, oneindia.com reports on August 27. From his possession, Police seized a satellite phone, laptop, circuit boards and some documents with Jihadi material. Ejaz was living at Pathantoli village of Purnia District in Bihar, following his return from Bangladesh. The Police says that he had recruited several persons into the outfit. He was looking to recruit more persons and was trying to bring them into West Bengal trough the Indo-Bangladesh border. Following a tip off by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), a joint team of the Bihar Police and West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) arrested him. Joint Commissioner of Police, Subhankar Sinha Sarkar informed that he has been booked under Sections 120B (Criminal Conspiracy) and 130 (aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring a prisoner). Charges under the Explosive Substances Act have also been slapped. Ejaz who is in his early 30s is alleged to have played a major role in manning the camps of the JMB along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The JMB has set up several camps in West Bengal and Bihar over the years. Recently, IB reports had stated that the JMB had tied up with the Islamic State (IS) in India. Some of its operatives had even carried out a reconnaissance of the Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir. They had planned on carrying out a knife attack on tourists.
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August - 26 
An ‘underwater wing’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is training people to carry out attacks but the Indian Navy is fully prepared to thwart any such attempt, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh said on August 26, reports moneycontrol.com. He said
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An ‘underwater wing’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is training people to carry out attacks but the Indian Navy is fully prepared to thwart any such attempt, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh said on August 26, reports moneycontrol.com. He said all stakeholders in coastal security are ensuring that there is no intrusion from the sea. "We have received intelligence (input) that an underwater wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed is training people to carry out attacks from water and that is one change…But we are fully prepared and will thwart any such attempt," he added.
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August - 26 
Congress Party in Punjab on August 26 slammed BJP MP Subramaniam Swamy for raising apprehensions on the security of the Kartarpur corridor and claimed that there is no threat as Punjabis will act as the first line of defence, reports India Today. "Th
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Congress Party in Punjab on August 26 slammed BJP MP Subramaniam Swamy for raising apprehensions on the security of the Kartarpur corridor and claimed that there is no threat as Punjabis will act as the first line of defence, reports India Today. "The Punjabi community is the first line of defence on the Indo-Pak border, so all the apprehensions over the Kartarpur Sahib corridor are unfounded," Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunil Jakhar said. "There are fanatics on both sides of the border who don't want the corridor to complete, but history has presented the two nations with an opportunity to give justice to Sikh community denied for 70 years," Jakhar said. Reacting to former Pakistan Army Chief Mirza Aslam's statement that Kartarpur corridor could be exploited to fan Khalistani terror in Punjab, Sunil Jakhar said that people of Punjab have suffered long and paid a huge price for peace which cannot be undone now. "There have been repeated attempts like Pulwama to disturb the peace of the region, but despite the current low in the bilateral relations, be it because of the Balakot attack or tension over Article 370, work over the corridor is going on. We are hopeful that it will be opened soon," Sunil Jakhar said.
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August - 26 
Kobad Ghandy (68), former 'Politburo member' of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was brought to Surat District of Gujarat from Jharkhand on August 26, and was arrested by Surat Police in connection with a case lodged in Kamrej Police Sta
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Kobad Ghandy (68), former 'Politburo member' of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was brought to Surat District of Gujarat from Jharkhand on August 26, and was arrested by Surat Police in connection with a case lodged in Kamrej Police Station limits in 2010, reports New Kerala. He was sent to Surat on a transfer warrant. He will be produced at a court in the Surat District in relation with a sedition case. Kobad alias Salim alias Rajan alias Kishore alias Arvind Adi Ghandy is the 24th accused to be arrested in the case. Ghandy was earlier arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Police in 2009. He was released on bail from Vishakhapatnam central prison in December 2017. However, he was re-arrested later by Jharkhand Police in 2017.
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August - 26 
Malaysian Home Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on August 26, said Zakir Naik's statement has caused discomfort which is why it is necessary to ensure justice, reports India Today. Recently, in response to calls for his own deportation, Naik -- dur
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Malaysian Home Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on August 26, said Zakir Naik's statement has caused discomfort which is why it is necessary to ensure justice, reports India Today. Recently, in response to calls for his own deportation, Naik -- during a religious talk titled "Executive Talk Bersama Dr Zakir Naik" -- had asked the Malaysian Chinese to "go back" first as they were the "old guests" of the country. "We are aware of Zakir's statements causing discomfort, hence it is important to ensure justice. No one is above the law. Certainly not citizens, much less a permanent resident, even one as respected for his knowledge as Zakir," Muhyiddin said.
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August - 26 
Mohali Police arrested a Nigerian couple, identified as Makaogu John and Fahe Rechelle from Delhi for supplying drugs to peddlers in Punjab and Haryana on August 26, reports Hindustan Times. Police recovered 40gm heroin from their possession.
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Mohali Police arrested a Nigerian couple, identified as Makaogu John and Fahe Rechelle from Delhi for supplying drugs to peddlers in Punjab and Haryana on August 26, reports Hindustan Times. Police recovered 40gm heroin from their possession.
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August - 26 
On August 26, a man was beaten to death by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) in Longlung in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Northeast Today. He was killled on suspicion that he was an Over Ground Worker
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On August 26, a man was beaten to death by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) in Longlung in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Northeast Today. He was killled on suspicion that he was an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of NSCN-Khaplang-Khango Konyak (NSCN-K Khango Konyak). The victim was identified as Hangkon Solthing. He was allegedly working for Hanglang Pantha of Khango Konyak faction by distributing extortion note in Kantang and Khimyong areas of Changlang District. According to sources, NSCN-K faction’s influence was acceptable for NSCN-R in Khimyong area. However, they were not happy with Khango Konyak faction coming into Kantang.
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August - 26 
SFs arrested a militant after he opened firing at a joint check post of SFs near village Delina in Baramulla District in the night of August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Naikoo of Baramulla town,
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SFs arrested a militant after he opened firing at a joint check post of SFs near village Delina in Baramulla District in the night of August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Naikoo of Baramulla town, affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and was active since July 22, 2019. An AK rifle and one pistol was recovered from his possession. The seized weapon belonged to Sub Inspector Amandeep Singh of Udhampur who was injured 5-6 days back.
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August - 26 
Six militants of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) were arrested during a search operation at K Shoronphai village and Andro Torongthel in Imphal East District of Manipur on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identifie
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Six militants of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) were arrested during a search operation at K Shoronphai village and Andro Torongthel in Imphal East District of Manipur on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestees were identified as Lenminthang Baite alias Earnesto, S Jamal Vaiphei, Jamkhothang Vaiphei, Mangku Haokip, Momon Baite and Thangrijoy Baite. One AK rifle, with two magazines, 36 live rounds of HK rifle, one 9 mm pistol with magazine, four live 9 mm pistol rounds, 19 live M16 ammunition, a double-barrelled gun with 20 live rounds and a Chinese hand grenade were recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 26 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has put several posters across Pulwama District asking people to unite against the abrogation of Article 370 and continue their protests across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India Today reports on August 27. HM posters, put up
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has put several posters across Pulwama District asking people to unite against the abrogation of Article 370 and continue their protests across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India Today reports on August 27. HM posters, put up in several villages in Pulwama District, ask all sections of people to join the protest. The posters also warn political workers to join protests or face consequences.
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August - 26 
The Indian Army Chief, Bipin Rawat said Pakistan may end up instigating violence in Kashmir while trying to internationalise the issue in world forums, Asia Age reports on August 27. “From the rhetoric and false information campaign launched by Pakis
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The Indian Army Chief, Bipin Rawat said Pakistan may end up instigating violence in Kashmir while trying to internationalise the issue in world forums, Asia Age reports on August 27. “From the rhetoric and false information campaign launched by Pakistan, it is evident they are likely to create a situation to instigate violence,” Bipin Rawat said. “We must gradually allow the people to appreciate the benefits that will accrue to them with the actions were taken by the government. Curbs on social media will prevent the spread of disinformation and therefore our actions should be calibrated,” General Rawat said.
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August - 26 
The latest input from the Intelligence Agencies reveal that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning a series of bomb blasts in India, newsnation.in reports on August 27. According to the input, ISI has given stern orders to different
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The latest input from the Intelligence Agencies reveal that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is planning a series of bomb blasts in India, newsnation.in reports on August 27. According to the input, ISI has given stern orders to different terrorist groups and sleeper cells to start terror activities and plan serial blasts in India. The Intelligence agencies have given their inputs to different state Police including Delhi.
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August - 26 
The Police arrested three persons who were extorting money claiming to be members of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy), underground Dalams (armed squad) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) par
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The Police arrested three persons who were extorting money claiming to be members of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy), underground Dalams (armed squad) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party, under the Alapalli Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 26, reports Telangana Today. Tekulapally Inspector of Police Nagaraju said the accused were identified as Komalla Narasimha Reddy of Warangal and Rayala Venkateswarlu of Konijerla in Khammam who had worked with CPI-ML-New Democracy in the past. They were extorting money from local traders for the past three years and several cases were booked against them. Another accused, Maidam Surender, who helped the duo, was also taken into custody.
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August - 26 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump said on August 26 that India and Pakistan can handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he is there should they need him, reports Daily Times. The US President has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir. Trump discussed the issue on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who withdrew autonomy for the State of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. “We spoke last night about Kashmir, the prime minister really feels he has it under control,” he told reporters. “They speak with Pakistan and I’m sure that they will be able to do something that will be very good,” he said.
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August - 27 
A former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports India TV. Dadu Singh Parotiya (50) w
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A former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports India TV. Dadu Singh Parotiya (50) was attacked by the Maoists outside his house at Konde village under Durgkondal Police Station limits, 200 kilometres away from Raipur, Kanker, Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said. As per the preliminary probe, Maoists asked him to come out of the house and shot him in the leg. Then they hacked him to death, the SP said. In the pamphlet left by the North Bastar Divisional Committee (CPI-Maoist), Parotiya has been cited as an active Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ‘pracharak’ (activist) and an antagonist to the interests of Dalits and tribals. “He was killed owing to his involvement in anti-tribal activities and we warn the senior leaders and workers of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and the RSS to desist from such activities”, the seized pamphlet further stated.
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August - 27 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gaya Police and local Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Shankardih village under Uphara Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on August 27, rep
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gaya Police and local Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Shankardih village under Uphara Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on August 27, reports UNI. CRPF deputy commandant Suman Saurabh said that security personnel arrested the Maoist, identified as Videsh Sharma, from his residence at Shankardih village on the basis of specific intelligence input. He said that the arrested outlaw was a named accused in various cases of unlawful activities under Konch Police Station area in the District.
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August - 27 
A report by the central intelligence agencies, suggest that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have been making attempts to establish a base in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, and is planning to carry out a major terror attack there, Zee News reports on Augu
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A report by the central intelligence agencies, suggest that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have been making attempts to establish a base in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, and is planning to carry out a major terror attack there, Zee News reports on August 28. The report by the intelligence agencies mention that a terrorist named Umar Madni, along with another Nepal-based terrorist, stayed in Varanasi for four days in the month of May. They brainstormed over how the LeT network could be strengthened in the area. The terrorists also discussed the modus operandi for carrying out a major terror attack in the holy town. They camped in Varanasi for the purpose from May 7 to May 11 at a rest house. During the course of his stay, Umar Madni met several people in this regard. Umar Madni functions as a recruiter of the LeT and over the past few months, he has incessantly been trying to radicalise several youths to join the outfit. Varanasi is the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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August - 27 
A woman Maoist ‘deputy commander’ with a reward of INR 800,000 on her head was arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports Times Now. Kowasi Mangli (27) was arrested from the house of a relative in Mendoli village under Katek
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A woman Maoist ‘deputy commander’ with a reward of INR 800,000 on her head was arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports Times Now. Kowasi Mangli (27) was arrested from the house of a relative in Mendoli village under Katekalyan Police Station limits, a local Police official said. "Mangli is a native of Pakhnar area in neighbouring Bastar district. She is self-styled deputy commander of the Maoists' military platoon no 26 of Katekalyan area committee. She took part in encounters with security forces in Bastar and Dantewada," the Police official said. Her interrogation has provided vital information on 'military platoon 26' and it would help security forces demolish it, he added.
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August - 27 
As many as 36 persons have received pellet injuries in the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since August 5, the day Union Government announced abrogation of Article 370, an unnamed senior government official said, The Hindu reports on August 28. Of
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As many as 36 persons have received pellet injuries in the Valley in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since August 5, the day Union Government announced abrogation of Article 370, an unnamed senior government official said, The Hindu reports on August 28. Of the 36 persons who received pellet injuries, eight were reported in the first week of the clampdown, the official said. More than 200 incidents of stone throwing have been reported during this period. “No one has been blinded. Except four, all pellet injuries are below the waist,” the official added. The official said the numbers were based on records available with hospital authorities in Srinagar. The data from other districts in Valley was not available.
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August - 27 
Border Security Force (BSF) on August 27 stated that further tighten vigil along the frontiers, the border guards of India and Bangladesh will conduct joint patrolling and set up more Border Out Posts (BOPs) along the unfenced borders in Mizoram, rep
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Border Security Force (BSF) on August 27 stated that further tighten vigil along the frontiers, the border guards of India and Bangladesh will conduct joint patrolling and set up more Border Out Posts (BOPs) along the unfenced borders in Mizoram, reports Assam Tribune. Mizoram has an unfenced international border of 404 km with Myanmar and 318 km with Bangladesh. While the BSF guards the Bangladesh border, the border with Myanmar is secured by the Assam Rifles. Several terrorist outfits from northeast India had earlier set up their hideouts and training camps in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), comprising Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachari Districts of southeast Bangladesh.
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August - 27 
Dal Khalsa on August 27 alleged that the political divisions within police hierarchy and divisive politics played by Congress and Akali Dal are responsible for the miscarriage of justice in Bargari sacrilege case, reports The Times of India. Stating
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Dal Khalsa on August 27 alleged that the political divisions within police hierarchy and divisive politics played by Congress and Akali Dal are responsible for the miscarriage of justice in Bargari sacrilege case, reports The Times of India. Stating that delivering justice has never been the objective of previous and present government, the Sikh group has said that Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and the Badals have made Bargari case a political football to score goals against each other. “Self-contradictory Statements by both the leaders in the last one month on this issue have put them in poor light,” said Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwarpal Singh in a statement.
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August - 27 
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is radicalising Rohingya Muslims to further Pakistan's anti-India activities, according to a report by the Border Security Force (BSF), dnaindia.com reports on August 28. The report, talks of JeM ‘commander’ Saber Ahmed, who is
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Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is radicalising Rohingya Muslims to further Pakistan's anti-India activities, according to a report by the Border Security Force (BSF), dnaindia.com reports on August 28. The report, talks of JeM ‘commander’ Saber Ahmed, who is in Pakistan, targeting Rohingya members in Cox's Bazar of Bangladesh and brainwashing them to target areas in India. Sources said a terrorist named Maulana Yunus, a member of JeM's Bangladesh unit, recently made four members of the Rohingya community undergo training at a terror camp in Harinmara hills of Cox’s Bazar District in Bangladesh. The Cox's Bazar area, where the radicalisation is being carried out by the JeM, currently has thousands of Rohingya Muslims. All this is happening with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). In another development, intelligence has suggested that the ISI is plotting to carry out major attacks on security forces in India with the help of Pakistan-based terror outfits. JeM ‘operation commander’ Abdul Rauf Asgar has been given this job. Asgar and 30-40 terrorists are waiting at terror launch pads along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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August - 27 
On August 27 National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has declared ‘chairman’ of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) Lhonkoson Haokip as a proclaimed absconder in connection with arms missing case, reports The Sangai Express. Earlier, charge
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On August 27 National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court has declared ‘chairman’ of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) Lhonkoson Haokip as a proclaimed absconder in connection with arms missing case, reports The Sangai Express. Earlier, charges were farmed by the Special Court on October 1 2018 against eight accused against whom the main charge sheet of the case was submitted before the Court on September 25 last year. The accused were identified as Laishram Anilkumar, Thokchom James, Paonam Shatikumar, Haobam Brojendro, Ngamboi Haokip, Nellikattil Podiyan Damodaran, Mathurabashi Hiranjoy, and Laishram Damodor Singh.
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August - 27 
One person Prem Singh was arrested with 23 pistols, seven magazines, 2 silencers and 20 live cartridges from Sawai Madhopur (Sawai Madhopur District) in Rajasthan, reports The Weekend Leader on August 28.
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One person Prem Singh was arrested with 23 pistols, seven magazines, 2 silencers and 20 live cartridges from Sawai Madhopur (Sawai Madhopur District) in Rajasthan, reports The Weekend Leader on August 28.
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August - 27 
Security agencies arrested two persons, Khalid and Nazim, both residents of Pakistan administered Kashmir’s (PaK) Muzaffarabad, in the Gulmarg range, in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 27, reports The Hindu. Initial report
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Security agencies arrested two persons, Khalid and Nazim, both residents of Pakistan administered Kashmir’s (PaK) Muzaffarabad, in the Gulmarg range, in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 27, reports The Hindu. Initial reports suggest both were “militant guides” and could be part of new infiltration bids facilitated in the area.
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August - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 recovered body of a civilian, Manzoor Ahmed, abducted on August 26, from Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. SATP had earlier reported that suspected militants on August 26 abducted two members o
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 recovered body of a civilian, Manzoor Ahmed, abducted on August 26, from Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. SATP had earlier reported that suspected militants on August 26 abducted two members of the nomadic Gujjar community from a forested area at Tral and later shot one of them dead. Abdul Qadeer Kohli of Rajouri District and Manzoor Ahmed of Khonmoh area of Srinagar District were abducted by unidentified gunmen from ‘Dhok’, a temporary shelter, from the forested area of Tral at around 7.30pm, an unnamed police spokesperson said. He had said the bullet-riddled body of Kohli was later recovered by a search and rescue party, while an operation to trace the other person was underway.
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August - 27 
The Special Operations Group of the police has arrested two people with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 176,000 at Jaipur railway station (Jaipur District) in Rajasthan, reports The Weekend Leader on August 28. The arrestees were identifi
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The Special Operations Group of the police has arrested two people with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 176,000 at Jaipur railway station (Jaipur District) in Rajasthan, reports The Weekend Leader on August 28. The arrestees were identified as Jagdish and Ramdhan,
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August - 27 
Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar has criticised Pakistan for using terrorism as a diplomatic tool against India, adding that it is a very unique phenomenon, Zee News reports on August 28. Jaishankar also hit out at Pakistan for using t
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Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar has criticised Pakistan for using terrorism as a diplomatic tool against India, adding that it is a very unique phenomenon, Zee News reports on August 28. Jaishankar also hit out at Pakistan for using terror as a state policy and a country that has been obstructing trade and connectivity in the region. Speaking in Moscow, Russia, he said, "Problem with Pakistan is very different. I would say if today you look at international relations, I cannot think of any other country in the world, which uses terrorism as a diplomatic tool against its neighbour. It is a very unique phenomenon." He highlighted how Islamabad refused to grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India despite New Delhi granting it. Pakistan has also been hindering the connectivity between India and Afghanistan, he said. Jaishankar added that to increase connectivity, India and Afghanistan started the air corridor which has been expanded to many cities of both the countries. "So if you have a neighbour who will not trade with you normally, who would not allow connectivity, use terrorism as a means of pressurising you, it's not a normal thing. We have some unique problem out there. We will find ways to deal with," he added.
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August - 28 
A tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge has confirmed five-year extension of the ban imposed on Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) by the Central Government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports News 18 on August
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A tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge has confirmed five-year extension of the ban imposed on Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) by the Central Government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports News 18 on August 29.
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August - 28 
A trooper of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Swabhiman area near Bonda Ghat in Malkangiri District o
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A trooper of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Swabhiman area near Bonda Ghat in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on August 28 (today), reports Kalinga TV. One Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel has also sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. A joint team of SOG and DVF was undertaking the operation against the Maoists near Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The security personnel have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition including one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and .303 rifle from the encounter spot.
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August - 28 
According to intelligence report, Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning a massive infiltration to target security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today on August 29. The Intelligence report stated that a meeting wa
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According to intelligence report, Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning a massive infiltration to target security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today on August 29. The Intelligence report stated that a meeting was held on August 19, at Markaz Usama- O-Ali at Bahawalpur in Pakistan and was chaired by JeM ‘chief’ Masood Azhar's brother Rauf Asghar who is the ‘commander’ of JeM's armed wing. According to inputs, militants may target schools, Government buildings and Police personnel.
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August - 28 
An Uttar Pradesh resident Mohammad Shadab was arrested on August 28 while trying to buy casino chips with Fake India Currency notes (FICN) worth INR 55,000 in North Goa, reports Gulfnews.
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An Uttar Pradesh resident Mohammad Shadab was arrested on August 28 while trying to buy casino chips with Fake India Currency notes (FICN) worth INR 55,000 in North Goa, reports Gulfnews.
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August - 28 
Goa Police have sounded an alert across the state and stepped up security arrangements ahead of the Ganesh festival next week, reports Financial Express on August 29
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Goa Police have sounded an alert across the state and stepped up security arrangements ahead of the Ganesh festival next week, reports Financial Express on August 29
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August - 28 
India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intellig
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India and Bangladesh in the fifth Indo-Bangladesh Joint Task Force meeting on August 28 resolved to jointly fight the cross-border menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the fullest cooperation and stressed the need for exchange of intelligence regarding gangs, racketeers involved in its smuggling and circulation, reports New Indian Express. The Bangladeshi delegation was headed by Y M Belalur Rahman, Deputy Inspector General, Bangladesh Police, whereas the Indian side was led by Anil Shukla, Inspector General, National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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August - 28 
Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative Ejaz Ahmed, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF) recently, revealed that he had selected north Bengal as the new base for the banned outfit's operations in India, reports Indi
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Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative Ejaz Ahmed, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF) recently, revealed that he had selected north Bengal as the new base for the banned outfit's operations in India, reports India Today on August 29. Investigators said that he had visited north Bengal a number of times over the past one year. Ejaz, who was the 'amir' or head of the terror outfit in the country, was working to strengthen the Dhuliyan module in Murshidabad district.
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August - 28 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is planning to carry out a major terror attack and is trying to set up a base in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh for the purpose, reports DNA India on August 29. Sources have told that some LeT terrorists have travelled to Varanasi over
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is planning to carry out a major terror attack and is trying to set up a base in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh for the purpose, reports DNA India on August 29. Sources have told that some LeT terrorists have travelled to Varanasi over the past few months to explore the feasibility of setting up a base in the area to carry out anti-India activities. The report by the intelligence agencies mention that a terrorist named Umar Madni, along with another Nepal-based terrorist, stayed in Varanasi for four days from May 7 to May 11. They brainstormed over how the LeT network could be strengthened in the area.
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August - 28 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided five locations in Coimbatore (Coimbatore District), Tamil Nadu and has captured Laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards, & pen-drives in an Islamic State-related (IS) terror-funding investigation, reports India To
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided five locations in Coimbatore (Coimbatore District), Tamil Nadu and has captured Laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards, & pen-drives in an Islamic State-related (IS) terror-funding investigation, reports India Today on August 29.
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August - 28 
On August 28, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik admitted that pellet guns were used by security personnel during protests in the Kashmir Valley but they took utmost precaution to prevent injuries. “Its our achievement that there has been no c
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On August 28, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik admitted that pellet guns were used by security personnel during protests in the Kashmir Valley but they took utmost precaution to prevent injuries. “Its our achievement that there has been no civilian casualty so far. There were allegations that we are concealing the number of deaths but on the contrary we are sharing information even on pellet injuries. Barring one case, all pellet injuries were below the waist, only one person was hit in the neck, he is also fine and out of danger now,” Malik said in Srinagar. In 2016, after Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with the security forces on July 8, over 70 civilians were killed in a spate of violence and protests in the Kashmir Valley. As per 2016 records, from July 8 to September 6, as many as 7,550 civilians were injured, of which 127 were admitted in hospitals. The security personnel had come under attack for the use of pellet guns, that as per official records, had blinded or partially blinded 30 people the same year.
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August - 28 
Pakistan will start a month-long visa process starting September 1 for the Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries who plans to attend the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in November, reports The Hindu on August 29. The decision was t
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Pakistan will start a month-long visa process starting September 1 for the Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries who plans to attend the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in November, reports The Hindu on August 29. The decision was taken on August 28 by the Religious Tourism and Heritage Committee (RTHC) during a meeting chaired by Governor Chaudhry Sarwar at the Governor House. “Visa process for the Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries will start from September 1 and complete by September 30 in connection with 550 birth anniversaries of Baba Guru Nanak on November 12,” Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar said.
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August - 28 
Pakistani troops on August 28 violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) by restoring to mortar shelling and firing of small arms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed defence spokesperson said, reports Dai
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Pakistani troops on August 28 violated the cease fire agreement (CFA) by restoring to mortar shelling and firing of small arms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, an unnamed defence spokesperson said, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing from across the border started around 8am [IST] and continued for three-and-a-half hours, he said. The spokesperson said the Indian Army retaliated befittingly. There was no report of any casualty in the Pakistani firing and shelling, he added.
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Security has been beefed up at Kandla and Mundra ports in Kutch District, Gujrat following intelligence inputs of a possible infiltration by terrorists through the sea route, reports Times of India on August 29. Another report of Times of India on Au
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Security has been beefed up at Kandla and Mundra ports in Kutch District, Gujrat following intelligence inputs of a possible infiltration by terrorists through the sea route, reports Times of India on August 29. Another report of Times of India on August 30 says that Pakistan-trained commandos with underwater strike capabilities may try and enter the Gulf of Kutch through the “Harami Nala-Sir Creek area”. Both the ports are located in the Gulf of Kutch in the Arabian Sea, in close vicinity of Pakistan.
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August - 28 
Sources in the security agencies said the Army’s Ustad and Gulab posts in the upper reaches of Gulmarg in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir were posed with threats by armed men who sneaked two kilometres into this side of Kashmir (date not
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Sources in the security agencies said the Army’s Ustad and Gulab posts in the upper reaches of Gulmarg in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir were posed with threats by armed men who sneaked two kilometres into this side of Kashmir (date not disclosed), reports The Hindu. Sources said the attacks were repulsed but the infiltrators remain untraced. Gulmarg has been put on a high alert after infiltration bids by militants in the past one week, and multiple attempts to attack the forward posts by the Pakistan Army, according to officers of the counter-insurgency grid in Srinagar.
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August - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the Bonda Ghati area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 28, has been identified as Rakesh Sodhi carrying a bounty of IN
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the Bonda Ghati area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 28, has been identified as Rakesh Sodhi carrying a bounty of INR 500,000 on his head, reports The Pioneer on August 29. Rakesh, a native of Ghattapad village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh was a military platoon leader of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. Meanwhile, the District Voluntary Force (DVF) trooper was identified as Jayaram Kabasi, while another trooper, Ramsingh Durua, was also injured in the encounter. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported a trooper of the DVF and one CPI-Maoist cadre were killed during an exchange of fire between SFs and the Maoists at Swabhiman area near Bonda Ghat in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on August 28.
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August - 28 
The Union Home Ministry told a Tribunal constituted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) that the Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) was filing applications under the Right to Information Act (RTI) to help its members under t
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The Union Home Ministry told a Tribunal constituted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) that the Students Islamic Movements of India (SIMI) was filing applications under the Right to Information Act (RTI) to help its members under trial in various courts, reports The Hindu on August 29. To impose the recent ban, the Tribunal examined at least 34 cases registered against the members of SIMI since January 2014 and noted that activists of SIMI continue to have “links with number of other terrorist organizations Al-Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Islamic State (IS), Indian Mujahideen (IM) etc.” The Tamil Nadu Police deposed that “SIMI activists/cadres are regrouping themselves under the banner of Wahadat-e-Islaami Hind (WeIH) to expand their militant outreach among Muslim youth under the guise of spreading Islamic ideology. SIMI activists under the guise of WeIH continue to hold meetings, classes, symposium, seminars etc. to spread their anti-national ideology.” The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police told the Tribunal that terror outfit Indian Mujahideen’s chief Riyaz Bhatkal “was making his efforts and using the cadres of SIMI for furthering the unlawful activities of IM.”
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August - 28 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members allegedly involved in a number of offences surrendered before the Police at Paderu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 28, reports The Hindu. The surrendered Maoist
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members allegedly involved in a number of offences surrendered before the Police at Paderu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on August 28, reports The Hindu. The surrendered Maoist militia members have been identified as G. Satya Rao alias Konuko (20), K. Ganapathi alias Ganesh (30), and L. Srinivas (24), all residents of Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division). “L. Srinivas worked as a militia member in Ginnelakota pocket from 2014 to 2019. He was allegedly involved in two murder cases and several cases of arson. The other two militia members had allegedly helped Maoists in planting landmines and destroying a community building,” Paderu, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), B. Raj Kamal said.
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August - 28 
Total 19, including four Bangladeshi nationals, who were booked in connection with Burdwan blast case in 2014, pled guilty in the city sessions court, Kolkata, on August 28, reports New Indian Express. The chief judge, Siddhartha Kanjilal, said he wo
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Total 19, including four Bangladeshi nationals, who were booked in connection with Burdwan blast case in 2014, pled guilty in the city sessions court, Kolkata, on August 28, reports New Indian Express. The chief judge, Siddhartha Kanjilal, said he would pronounce the quantum of punishment on August 30. The blast at East Burdwan's Khagragarh in West Bengal took place in October 2014 killed two people. Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed the hands of Jamat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) behind the explosion.
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August - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places during an anti-insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 28, reports The Pionee
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places during an anti-insurgency operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 28, reports The Pioneer. “One of them carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh (INR 200,000) while the other carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh (INR 100,000) on their heads,” a local Police officer said. The male Maoist cadre was identified as Kunjam Deva (20), was arrested from Sannempenta village, while the woman cadre was identified as Komram Dharme (55), arrested from Amapenta village, under Kistaram Police Station limits located about 620 kilometers south of State capital Raipur. Kunjam was member of Maoist platoon number 8 and carried the reward of INR 200,000 on his head, while Komram was a member of Kisan Adivasi Majdoor Sangh (KAMS)- a Maoist frontal organization, and carried the reward of INR 100,000 on her head, Police said. Both the Maoists were wanted in connection with incidents like murder and abduction, Police added.
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August - 28 
With publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) set on August 31, Government of India has sent back the Central forces withdrawn from the State to be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Assam Tribune on August 29. Adequate preca
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With publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) set on August 31, Government of India has sent back the Central forces withdrawn from the State to be deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Assam Tribune on August 29. Adequate precautionary measures have been taken to ensure that no law and order problem takes place following the publication of the citizenship document. 55 companies of Central forces were withdrawn from Assam to be deployed to Jammu and Kashmir from that state as there was requirement of forces to maintain law and order. But because of the request of Assam Government to deploy extra forces in the State for the publication of the NRC, the Centre has sent 51 companies of Central forces to Assam.
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August - 29 
A man involved in printing fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) was arrested from Minto Road area of New Delhi on August 29, reports Millenium Post. Police identified the accused as Jugeshwar Ram. A total of 139 counterfeit notes in the denomination of
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A man involved in printing fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) was arrested from Minto Road area of New Delhi on August 29, reports Millenium Post. Police identified the accused as Jugeshwar Ram. A total of 139 counterfeit notes in the denomination of INR 100 and 200 and worth INR 15,100 were recovered from Ram.
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August - 29 
At least 20 new fortified Police Stations will be built in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts of Maharashtra, an official said on August 29, reports The Week. It will take the number of such stations in the regi
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At least 20 new fortified Police Stations will be built in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-affected Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts of Maharashtra, an official said on August 29, reports The Week. It will take the number of such stations in the region to 32. These Police Stations will have high compound walls and monitoring towers, among other features, to tackle any kind of attacks by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), he said. Twelve such stations were constructed in Gadchiroli and Gondia last year, the official said. Earlier, the Maharashtra Police Housing and Welfare Corporation was to undertake the construction of these Police Stations, but now the responsibility has been assigned to Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gadchiroli, the official said. At least 250 fortified Police Stations are proposed to be built under the Special Infrastructure Scheme of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Naxal-affected States.
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August - 29 
Daily Excelsior on August 29 reports that vigilante groups are seeking to enforce new ‘working hours’ in the Kashmir valley, setting deadlines for people to carry out normal activities. Officials stated that youths are being dealt with effectively by
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Daily Excelsior on August 29 reports that vigilante groups are seeking to enforce new ‘working hours’ in the Kashmir valley, setting deadlines for people to carry out normal activities. Officials stated that youths are being dealt with effectively by law-enforcing agencies. The groups of youth have set these informal deadlines in most parts of the Valley before they enforce a day-time ‘civil curfew’. One such group is active at Utligam, near Beerwah town of Budgam District. It has set a deadline of 10 am for people to make purchases of daily needs or use their vehicles for commuting. Additionally, landline telephony services have resumed in many parts of the Valley, mobile telephone services and all Internet services continue to remain suspended since 5 August, adds Daily Excelsior. Meanwhile, students continued to stay away in the Kashmir valley, where authorities ordered reopening of primary, middle and high schools last week after remaining closed since August 5. In South Kashmir Districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian, schools remained closed. Similar reports were also received from Budgam in central Kashmir.
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Daily Excelsior reports that a Cease Fire Violation (CFV) was reported on August 29, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir. A Defence Spokesperson stated that “This morning at about 1130 hours Pakistan initiated unpr
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Daily Excelsior reports that a Cease Fire Violation (CFV) was reported on August 29, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir. A Defence Spokesperson stated that “This morning at about 1130 hours Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Mendhar Sector of Poonch”. India Today on August 29 reports that Pakistan Army has violated ceasefire a total of 1,889 times this year with 222 of these happening in the last 25 days since the abrogation of provisions Article 370. In August, Pakistan violated ceasefire a total of 271 times. In the month of July, Pakistan Army violated cease fire agreement 296 times.
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August - 29 
Militants on August 29 night shot dead a shopkeeper at Parimpora locality in Srinagar in Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim was identified as Ghulam Mohammad.
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Militants on August 29 night shot dead a shopkeeper at Parimpora locality in Srinagar in Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim was identified as Ghulam Mohammad.
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August - 29 
On August 29, an unidentified Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) militant was arrested from Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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On August 29, an unidentified Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) militant was arrested from Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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August - 29 
Police on August 29 arrested two persons and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 735,000 from Kharauli village under Chand Police Station of Kaimur District, reports Hindustan Times. Police also recovered 104 silver coins of Victori
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Police on August 29 arrested two persons and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 735,000 from Kharauli village under Chand Police Station of Kaimur District, reports Hindustan Times. Police also recovered 104 silver coins of Victorian age worth INR 1.4 lakh, INR 1.2 lakh real currency and two mobile phones from the house. The arrestees were identified as Pintu Giri and Tahsir Dhobi.
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August - 29 
Special Cell of Delhi Police unravel the Pakistani links in the smuggling of high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Economics times on August 30. Sources said that hi-tech Optical Variable Ink is used in the new series of fake notes,
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Special Cell of Delhi Police unravel the Pakistani links in the smuggling of high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Economics times on August 30. Sources said that hi-tech Optical Variable Ink is used in the new series of fake notes, reportedly being printed at Pakistan security press in Malir Halt of Karachi.
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August - 29 
The arrest of three key operatives of the banned terrorist organisation - Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen-Bangladesh (JMB) in the last one year by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has exposed that JMB had regrouped and formed a new sleeper cell - JMB, Be
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The arrest of three key operatives of the banned terrorist organisation - Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen-Bangladesh (JMB) in the last one year by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has exposed that JMB had regrouped and formed a new sleeper cell - JMB, Bengaluru, reports New Indian Express on August 30. The official said that the three JMB members - Najir Sheikh alias Patla Anas, Habib-ur-Rehman and Jahidul Islam alias Kausar alias Aijul Mondal - were on the run since the Burdwan blast in 2014 and had escaped to Bengaluru, where they were regrouping themselves.
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August - 29 
The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, in connection with a case registered against him for trying to recruit members of a tribal community in Nedugal Combai during August 2016, was produced before District Judge P. Vadama
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The suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, in connection with a case registered against him for trying to recruit members of a tribal community in Nedugal Combai during August 2016, was produced before District Judge P. Vadamalai, in Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu on August 29, reports The Hindu. Danish alias Krishnan (31), a resident of Puliyakulam in Coimbatore, was under the custody of the District Police in connection with an incident in 2016, when Danish, along with seven others, allegedly visited a village in the Nilgiris and tried to get the people residing there to rise up against the Government. After his arrest in Kerala last year, Danish was produced before the judge on August 29, with the Police being given one-day custody to interrogate him. After the completion of the interrogation, he was produced before the court on August 30, where the judge extended his remand till September 12. While exiting the court premises, Danish raised pro-Maoist slogans. The suspect also voiced support for the protesting workers at the Cordite Factory in Aravankadu.
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August - 29 
Two persons were arrested from Zirakpur, Mohali District, Punjab, on August 29 with 20 packets of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Tribune India. They were identified as Anil Kumar and Kala, both residents of Kaithal, Haryana,
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Two persons were arrested from Zirakpur, Mohali District, Punjab, on August 29 with 20 packets of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Tribune India. They were identified as Anil Kumar and Kala, both residents of Kaithal, Haryana,
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August - 30 
A nominated Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports Hindustan Times. “The sarpa
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A nominated Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports Hindustan Times. “The sarpanch of Chhotegurda, Lakma Mandavi, was killed by Maoists’ small action team at around 11 pm in the night. We have registered a case and launched a combing operation in the area,” said Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said, adding, the reason behind the killing is yet to be ascertained. The incident comes ahead of Dantewada assembly by poll, which is scheduled to be held on September 23. “We have information that he was killed by a small action team headed by Pradeep, who is a member of the Malangir area committee of CPI (Maoist). Pradeep has been recently transferred to Katekalyan area committee. No Maoist pamphlet was recovered from the spot. It seems that extortion/ demand is reason behind the killing,” said a Police source.
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August - 30 
Three Kanglei Yawl Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested on August 30 from an unspecified location in Imphal, tweets Eastern Army Command. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from the arrestees.
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Three Kanglei Yawl Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants were arrested on August 30 from an unspecified location in Imphal, tweets Eastern Army Command. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from the arrestees.
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August - 30 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable, identified as Neela Udde, was injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exploded in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on Augus
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable, identified as Neela Udde, was injured when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exploded in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Indian Express. Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP) Divyang Patel, said, the incident took place near Gorna village, located around 450 kilometers from State capital Raipur, under the Bijapur Police Station limits, when a DRG team was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. The head constable was immediately shifted to a local hospital and a search operation was underway in the area, at the time of reporting.
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August - 30 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on August 30 sentenced 19 people, including four Bangladeshi nationals, to jail terms ranging from six to 10 years in the Khagragarh blast case, reports Times of India. Out of the 19 sentenced, four
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on August 30 sentenced 19 people, including four Bangladeshi nationals, to jail terms ranging from six to 10 years in the Khagragarh blast case, reports Times of India. Out of the 19 sentenced, four Bangladeshis convicted in the case were awarded 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and would be sent back to their country following completion of sentence. Two women and a young man, who claimed to be a student, were sentenced to six years' rigorous imprisonment. The rest 12 convicts were sentenced to various terms from eight years to 10 years in prison. Trial of the remaining 12 accused in the case would continue, NIA lawyer Shyamal Ghosh said.
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August - 30 
According to sources, over the last 10 days militants have been threatening local shopkeepers not to open shops, reports Indian Express on August 31. Terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) have also put up posters in d
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According to sources, over the last 10 days militants have been threatening local shopkeepers not to open shops, reports Indian Express on August 31. Terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) have also put up posters in different parts of the Valley, issuing threats and trying to instigate local residents.
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August - 30 
Acting on specific tip-off Police arrested a cadre of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized arms, ammunition and pamphlets from him in Latehar District of Jhark
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Acting on specific tip-off Police arrested a cadre of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized arms, ammunition and pamphlets from him in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 30, reports ANI."The Naxal, Jeevlal Ganjhu (25 years) was arrested from the Bhagiya forest by a team of the Balumath Police station led by Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Om Prakash," Police said in a statement. Four country-made rifles, two carbines, live rounds of bullets and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature pamphlets were also seized by the Police.
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August - 30 
Army Chief Bipin Rawat on August 30 visited formations and units deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley, and urged troops to be ready for any contingency including “emerging security challenges” in view of “increased infiltration atte
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Army Chief Bipin Rawat on August 30 visited formations and units deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley, and urged troops to be ready for any contingency including “emerging security challenges” in view of “increased infiltration attempts”, reports Indian Express. The visit to the LoC formations and units assumes significance given the increase in incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistan and infiltration attempts. Large-scale activity is said to have been noticed at over two dozen terror camps/launch pads along the International Border (IB) and LoC.
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August - 30 
As many as 15 residential houses were damaged after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and resorted to shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the border town of Gurez in Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior on August 31.
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As many as 15 residential houses were damaged after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and resorted to shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the border town of Gurez in Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior on August 31.
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August - 30 
Final Publication of final National Registry of Citizens (NRC) will happen on August 31 (today), reports Telegraph. Assam Police on Assam Police on August 30 stated that it was ready with 218 companies of paramilitary forces in addition to its own fo
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Final Publication of final National Registry of Citizens (NRC) will happen on August 31 (today), reports Telegraph. Assam Police on Assam Police on August 30 stated that it was ready with 218 companies of paramilitary forces in addition to its own force to tackle any law and order situation during the publication of final NRC. Director-general of Assam Police Kuladhar Saikia told the media here that when the NRC process began, the Centre had despatched 167 companies of paramilitary forces for the state. “Now we have got 51 additional companies. We have enough forces at our disposal. Assam police has taken all measures so that no one can create law and order situation. He also added that in their earlier assessment, they had identified 1,200 out of 2,500 NRC Seva Kendras (service centre) as sensitive. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on August 30 stated that people excluded from the NRC will get an opportunity to file appeals and be heard in Foreigners’ Tribunals (FT) as per directions from the Union Home Ministry, reports Indian Express. According to an NRC official, the publication will be a “Supplementary Inclusions List” which will provide the names of those included in the NRC after they had filed “claims” against their exclusion in the final draft published July 30 last year or excluded in the additional draft exclusions list published on June 26, 2019, or those who were in the final draft but had “objections” filed against their names or those who were included in the final draft but called for hearing from July 5, 2019, onwards. The final draft of NRC included 289 million of 329 million and left out four million people.
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Five CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. The surrendered Maoists were identified as Kuhrami Mangal (35), Jairam Mandavi (20), Mahruram Banjam, Naresh Netam (20) and Mangal Ista (20). An
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Five CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. The surrendered Maoists were identified as Kuhrami Mangal (35), Jairam Mandavi (20), Mahruram Banjam, Naresh Netam (20) and Mangal Ista (20). An official said "Mangal was involved in major Naxal incidents in the area, including the Nilawaya attack in Dantewada during last year's state Assembly elections in which three security personnel and a Doordarshan cameraman were killed ". Jairam was a member of Handawada LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of the Maoists and was involved in attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in the District, he said. While Mangal and Banjam carried rewards of INR 200,000 each on their heads, the remaining three had rewards of INR 100,000 against their names, he added.
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August - 30 
In view of the intelligence inputs of Pakistan-trained commandos entering India via Harami Nala (Kutch District) from Gujarat, the Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed its Creek Crocodile Commandos in the area, reports News Nation on August 31. T
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In view of the intelligence inputs of Pakistan-trained commandos entering India via Harami Nala (Kutch District) from Gujarat, the Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed its Creek Crocodile Commandos in the area, reports News Nation on August 31. The state has been put on a high alert following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-trained SSG commandos or terrorists would try to enter Gulf of Kutch and Sir Creek area using small boats.
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Officials from India and Pakistan on August 30 discussed the technical modalities of the Kartarpur corridor for the Sikh pilgrims, the first meeting after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status leading to fresh tensions between the two
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Officials from India and Pakistan on August 30 discussed the technical modalities of the Kartarpur corridor for the Sikh pilgrims, the first meeting after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status leading to fresh tensions between the two countries, reports The Times of India. The meeting at the Zero point, where the Indian and Pakistani side of the proposed corridor converge, was attended by 15 officials from each side, officials said. The meeting lasted for close to two hours during which various technical aspects pertaining to the corridor were discussed, an official of the National Highways Authority of India, who attended the meeting, said. The area where the meeting took place was heavily guarded and no media personnel was allowed to go near the venue.
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August - 30 
On August 30, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in front of a general store in Viewland in Ukhrul District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Imphal Free Press adds that the shop is owned by a non-local. According to Police IED was t
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On August 30, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in front of a general store in Viewland in Ukhrul District in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Imphal Free Press adds that the shop is owned by a non-local. According to Police IED was triggered by a timing device.
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August - 30 
Police arrested one person from Hisar District of Haryana for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 2.46 million on August 30, reports ANI News. The accused was identified as Rohit alias Raman, a resident of Hisar District of Haryana
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Police arrested one person from Hisar District of Haryana for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 2.46 million on August 30, reports ANI News. The accused was identified as Rohit alias Raman, a resident of Hisar District of Haryana.
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August - 30 
Security has been tightened for the United Nations (UN) Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP14) that will take place in Greater Noida from September 2 to 13, reports Times of India on August 31. Over 5,000 delegates and 94 ministers from 1
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Security has been tightened for the United Nations (UN) Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP14) that will take place in Greater Noida from September 2 to 13, reports Times of India on August 31. Over 5,000 delegates and 94 ministers from 197 countries are expected at the 12-day convention.
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August - 30 
The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between Ind
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The construction work of Kartarpur Corridor will be opened in a ceremony on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak on November 11, reports India Today. The fourth phase of technical talks over the Kartarpur Corridor project between India and Pakistan is likely to take place on August 30. The talks will be held at Dera Baba Guru Nanak Zero Point, at the Attari-Wagah border. The meeting comes after a high-level pitched battle between leaders of both countries after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials of the two countries will review technical aspects of the bridge constructed on Ravi river. The consultations between technical experts of India and Pakistan will revolve around the "bridge" to be built by Pakistan.
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August - 30 
The Hindu reports that fresh restrictions were imposed in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley as a preventive measure in view of Friday prayers (August 30). While Friday congregational prayers were offered in mosques located in the interio
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The Hindu reports that fresh restrictions were imposed in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley as a preventive measure in view of Friday prayers (August 30). While Friday congregational prayers were offered in mosques located in the interiors of the city and elsewhere in the valley, no prayers were allowed in major mosques and shrines of the valley for the third consecutive week. While landline telephony services have resumed in many parts of the valley, mobile telephone services and all Internet services continue to remain suspended. India Today adds that isolated incidents of stone pelting were reported in Srinagar.
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August - 30 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), has alerted Delhi Police against potential terror attacks, reports India.com on August 31. Its statement says “Al-umar-Mujahideen (AuM) is the new poster boy of ISI”. The Pakistan-based terror outfit, AuM, is led by Mush
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB), has alerted Delhi Police against potential terror attacks, reports India.com on August 31. Its statement says “Al-umar-Mujahideen (AuM) is the new poster boy of ISI”. The Pakistan-based terror outfit, AuM, is led by Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar alias Mushtaq Latram, whose module executed terror strike in Anantnag, near Srinagar on June 12 last, killing five CRPF jawans. The report also says AuM’s present headquarters is based in Muzaffarabad (PoK) where the outfit runs a terror camp under the supervision of ISI officials.
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August - 30 
The nation will observe Kashmir Hour on August 30 (today) from 12pm to 12:30pm on the directives of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people in the wake of India revoking the special status of the occupied valley
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The nation will observe Kashmir Hour on August 30 (today) from 12pm to 12:30pm on the directives of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people in the wake of India revoking the special status of the occupied valley and imposing a lockdown there which entered its 25th consecutive day on August 29, reports The Express Tribune. The main event of the Kashmir Hour will be organised on Islamabad’s Constitution Avenue where the PM will arrive accompanied by members of Parliament. Federal Ministers and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders will also gather at D-Chowk. Besides, the premier will address students at the lawn of Parliament House. Siren will blare at noon and traffic signals will be turned red on all thoroughfares of federal capital. The National Anthem will be sung along with the anthem of Kashmir. Government employees will leave their offices at noon to participate in Kashmir Hour on the streets.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 filed a supplementary charge sheet against a member of Kashmir-based terror outfit, Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind in connection with Maqsudan Police Station grenade blasts case in Punjab, reports Business
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 filed a supplementary charge sheet against a member of Kashmir-based terror outfit, Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind in connection with Maqsudan Police Station grenade blasts case in Punjab, reports Business Standard. "The charge sheet has been filed in a Special NIA Court in Mohali against Amir Nazir Mir under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Explosive Substances Act," an official statement said. In May 2019, the NIA had filed the first charge sheet in the case against two accused identified as Fazil Bashir Pinchoo and Shahid Quyoom who were studying in an institute in Jalandhar District. According to the NIA, the duo had, along with Rouf Ahmed Mir and Ummer Ramzan, carried out the attack, on September 14, 2018, on directions from a Kashmir based terror outfit chief named Zakir Musa. "All the accused persons were cadres of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), a Kashmir based terrorist outfit with a Pan-Islamic ideology," the statement said. The NIA also mentioned that the charges against Zakir Musa were abated on account of his death in an encounter with security forces in May this year.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 interrogated two Coimbatore natives who are suspected to be members of an Islamic State (IS) module, reports New Indian Express. NIA has summoned more persons to appear before its probing team in K
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 interrogated two Coimbatore natives who are suspected to be members of an Islamic State (IS) module, reports New Indian Express. NIA has summoned more persons to appear before its probing team in Kochi on August 31.
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August - 30 
The Punjab Government is planning to convene a special one-day session of the State Legislative Assembly to make the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak Dev a memorable event, reports Daily Pioneer on August 31. The proposed sessi
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The Punjab Government is planning to convene a special one-day session of the State Legislative Assembly to make the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak Dev a memorable event, reports Daily Pioneer on August 31. The proposed session, likely to be held in September-October, would focus completely on the Sikhs’ first guru during which no legislative work or discussion on other matters would be conducted. For the special session, the Government is planning to invite the former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as the special guest. A senior government official said that a proposal has been sent to the Chief Minister’s Office to convene a one-day special session of the Vidhan Sabha. “We have proposed that a special session to commemorate the occasion be held in which all the legislators would participate in the honour of the great guru,” said the official.
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Three militants of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Mon District of Nagaland on August 30, reports Northeast Now. The surrendered militant identified as Pankaj Pratim Dutta was Vice President of All Assam Students U
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Three militants of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) surrendered in Mon District of Nagaland on August 30, reports Northeast Now. The surrendered militant identified as Pankaj Pratim Dutta was Vice President of All Assam Students Union (AASU) had joined ULFA-I in September 2018.
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Two persons were arrested and two improvised country-made single-shot firearms and 10 kg explosives substances were recovered on August 30, during a raid in Rajabazar area of Kolkata, West Bengal, reports New Indian Express. The two persons are suspe
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Two persons were arrested and two improvised country-made single-shot firearms and 10 kg explosives substances were recovered on August 30, during a raid in Rajabazar area of Kolkata, West Bengal, reports New Indian Express. The two persons are suspected to be part of an arms-smuggling racket from their possession.
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August - 30 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a press release stated that it has it has shuffled the designation of top leadership, reports Imphal Free Press on August 31. The Central Executive Council (CEC) staffs have been reshuffled as S. Kamson- ‘vice chairm
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a press release stated that it has it has shuffled the designation of top leadership, reports Imphal Free Press on August 31. The Central Executive Council (CEC) staffs have been reshuffled as S. Kamson- ‘vice chairman’ cum ‘chief of army’, John Pame- ‘speaker’, dimki, A. Dangmei- acting ‘general secretary’, H. Kamei-‘home secretary’, A. Longmei-‘ finance secretary’. Additionally, K. Kamei is ‘defence secretary’, Lungpuibam Kamei is ‘external secretary’, Adum Thaimei is ‘information and publicity secretary’, Franky Gonmei is ‘social welfare secretary’, Sikam Thaimei is ‘art and culture secretary’ and Saphin Gonmei is the ‘auditor general’.
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August - 31 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters have surfaced at R Kothagudem village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 31, reports The Hans India. In the poster, Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters have surfaced at R Kothagudem village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 31, reports The Hans India. In the poster, Maoists have accused the police of killing CPI-Maoist Manuguru Area Committee leader Jadi Veeraswamy and Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) State Committee member Linganna in fake encounters. Both the deceased Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were arrested by the Police and killed in fake encounters. They appealed to the public to condemn the fake encounters and oppose Police coming into forests and villages for combing operations. If the fake encounters were not stopped the leaders of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be punished, Maoists warned. The State and Central Governments are trying to displace Adivasis (tribals) from the forests and eliminate Maoists to exploit the mineral wealth of forests. The public should wage a war against the rulers to protect forests, lands, honour and gain power, Maoists said.
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A small manufacturing unit for printing Fake India Currency Notes (FICN) was busted and one person, identified as Mari Kashi Mani was arrested from Thane in Maharashtra on August 31, reports The Times of India. The accused allegedly has specialised t
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A small manufacturing unit for printing Fake India Currency Notes (FICN) was busted and one person, identified as Mari Kashi Mani was arrested from Thane in Maharashtra on August 31, reports The Times of India. The accused allegedly has specialised training in printing technology from China, found the Police. Mani was caught after his accomplice, Anabalagan Ganeshan Murtuvar, who was arrested on August 29 with FICN worth INR 60,000, revealed Mani's details.
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August - 31 
A tourist from Bangalore (Karnataka) who strayed into Sagaing, Myanmar and held captive by the Yung Aung led faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), was released to Indian authorities in Mon District of Nagaland, repo
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A tourist from Bangalore (Karnataka) who strayed into Sagaing, Myanmar and held captive by the Yung Aung led faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), was released to Indian authorities in Mon District of Nagaland, reports Morung Express on September 1. The individual was identified as Chetan Raheja. The tourist registered his personal details at the Mon Police Station on August 23 before travelling to Longwa in Mon District and beyond and eventually held captive by the NSCN-K for 5 days on suspicion. Konyak Union (KU) of India and Myanmar facilitated the release, adds Nagaland Post.
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According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastruct
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According to sources, India and Pakistan will hold a round of talks on the Kartarpur corridor project on September 4, reports The Hindu on September 1. The meeting comes days after both sides held a technical discussion on the progress of infrastructure work. “We proposed a slot between September 3 and 5, and they [Pakistan] agreed to meet on September 4,” a source said, adding that India had sent a note verbale on August 28, asking for the third round of talks on the project that is expected to be operational on time for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary celebrations in the first week of November.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze at least three heavy weight machines of Allied Infrastructure & Project company engaged in bridge construction work in near Dania railway station in Jhumra in Bokaro District of Jharkhand
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze at least three heavy weight machines of Allied Infrastructure & Project company engaged in bridge construction work in near Dania railway station in Jhumra in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on August 31, reports The Pioneer. Bokaro, Superintendent of Police (SP), P Murugan said, “Around 25 -30 armed Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] last night stormed at just before Dania railway station near Bokaro river on the Gomoh-Barkakana route, which then they reached at construction site, where the work on railway bridge is going on and torched one poclain machine, one Generator set and two mixture machines.” After reaching the construction sites in areas falling under the Jageshwar Bihar and Lalpania Police Station limits, the Maoists threatened the labourers there and asked them to leave the place. The rebels then set the machines afire and fled into the forests, said Murugan.
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Fifteen (15) Police Stations of Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha were linked with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal on August 31, reports New Indian Express. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting
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Fifteen (15) Police Stations of Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha were linked with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal on August 31, reports New Indian Express. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal for the convenience of people who face online abuse and those who fall prey to financial fraud. Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Prakash R said the District has 11 territorial, three marine and one energy Police Stations. “All these 15 police stations were linked with National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and IICs concerned have been engaged as nodal officer for proper operationalisation and success of the portal,” he said.
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On August 31, an extortionist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from Durga Mandir area in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Inalo Yepthomi.
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On August 31, an extortionist of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from Durga Mandir area in Dimapur in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Inalo Yepthomi.
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On August 31, security was increased by Mizoram along Assam Border after the publication of final list of National Registry of Citizens (NRC), reports Northeast Today. Police were deployed along the Assam border to prevent any untoward incident due t
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On August 31, security was increased by Mizoram along Assam Border after the publication of final list of National Registry of Citizens (NRC), reports Northeast Today. Police were deployed along the Assam border to prevent any untoward incident due to the publication of the NRC final list and also to prevent possible influx.
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On August 31, two other extortionists of unspecified militant affiliation were arrested from Burma Camp area in Dimapur by anti-extortion team of Dimapur Police, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Tali Rocky Yimchunger. A .22 pist
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On August 31, two other extortionists of unspecified militant affiliation were arrested from Burma Camp area in Dimapur by anti-extortion team of Dimapur Police, reports Eastern Mirror. The arrestee was identified as Tali Rocky Yimchunger. A .22 pistol and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 31 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Kartaha Police outpost area in Vaishali District of Bihar August 31, reports UNI. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Suryakant Singh, said that the Maoist extremist ide
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Kartaha Police outpost area in Vaishali District of Bihar August 31, reports UNI. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Suryakant Singh, said that the Maoist extremist identified as Ravindra Sahni was arrested from his hideout at Rasulpur Dawoodpur village based on specific intelligence input. Sahni was active in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali Districts.
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August - 31 
The Final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam released on August 31 excluded the names of 19.07 lakh applicants, reports Times of India. A total of 3,30,27,661 persons applied for NRC through 68,37,660 applications. "The exercise of NRC upda
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The Final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam released on August 31 excluded the names of 19.07 lakh applicants, reports Times of India. A total of 3,30,27,661 persons applied for NRC through 68,37,660 applications. "The exercise of NRC update is a mammoth exercise involving around 52,000 state government officials working for a prolonged period. All decisions of inclusion and exclusion are taken by these statutory officers. The entire process of NRC update has been meticulously carried out in an objective and transparent manner. Adequate opportunity of being heard has been given to all persons at every stage of the process. The entire process is conducted as per statutory provisions and due procedure followed at every stage," NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela said in a statement.
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August - 31 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has questioned five persons in Kochi, Kerala, who were suspected to be linked with Islamic State (IS), reports mynation.com on September 1. As SATP reported earlier, NIA on August 29, raided five locations in C
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has questioned five persons in Kochi, Kerala, who were suspected to be linked with Islamic State (IS), reports mynation.com on September 1. As SATP reported earlier, NIA on August 29, raided five locations in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu at the residences of Umar Farooq, Sanabar Ali, Sameena Mubin, Muhammad Yasir, Sadam Hussain.
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August - 31 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 31, conveyed his concern to Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock over the delay in issuance of Red Corner Notices (RCN) against fugitives like terror accused Zakir Naik, reports NDTV. Shah also emphasised th
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 31, conveyed his concern to Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock over the delay in issuance of Red Corner Notices (RCN) against fugitives like terror accused Zakir Naik, reports NDTV. Shah also emphasised the need for initiating a long-term strategic action plan against drug trafficking, international terrorism, dirty money and money-laundering. Earlier on August 30, Stock also met Union Home Secretary, A K Bhalla, who too urged him to take action on pending requests for RCN, including against Zakir Naik, reports The Times of India. According to a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), during 2016, 2017 and 2018, RCN requests sent to Interpol by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were 91, 94 and 123, respectively, and notices published by Interpol were 87, 84 and 76, respectively. Till July 15, 2019, as many as 41 requests have been sent to Interpol and 32 have been published. The people against whom the Interpol is yet to issue an RCN include Zakir Naik, accused of inciting and radicalising youths to carry out terror attacks. Naik is currently based in Malaysia.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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