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December - 1 
A ‘corporal’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Leichombam Thoithoi Singh, was arrested from Takhel Leikai on December 1.
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A ‘corporal’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Leichombam Thoithoi Singh, was arrested from Takhel Leikai on December 1.
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December - 1 
A project, codenamed 'Karachi Project', undertaken by the Pakistani spy agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to spread terror in India using local recruits through Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) network will soon find its place in the charge sheet to
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A project, codenamed 'Karachi Project', undertaken by the Pakistani spy agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to spread terror in India using local recruits through Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) network will soon find its place in the charge sheet to be filed by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) against American-Pakistani terrorist David Coleman Headley and his accomplices, including Pakistani serving and retired Army officials, in the Mumbai terror attack case (November 26, 2008, aka 26/11), The Times of India reported. The charge sheet, which is to be filed within a month, will be the first Indian 'legal' document mentioning about the 'Project' and how it is being ran by network of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, who are LeT's fronts in India. Without elaborating the details, Union home secretary R K Singh on December 1 said the NIA would file the charge sheet against Headley soon.
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Bara Bishunpur village in East Champaran District on December 1, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested Vijay Prasad, while he was going somewhere on a bik
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Bara Bishunpur village in East Champaran District on December 1, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip off, the Police arrested Vijay Prasad, while he was going somewhere on a bike, Superintendent of Police Ganesh Kumar said. Prasad, a native of Paigambarpur village under Shivaipatti Police Station area in Muzaffarpur District, was wanted in several cases of murder, arson at mobile towers and other Maoist activities.
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Border Security Force (BSF) recovered five kilograms of heroin and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of various denominations amounting to INR 980,000 from Naushehra Dhallan village near India-Pakistan international border in Punjab on December 1, T
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Border Security Force (BSF) recovered five kilograms of heroin and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of various denominations amounting to INR 980,000 from Naushehra Dhallan village near India-Pakistan international border in Punjab on December 1, The Times of India reported. The contrabands packed in small packets were thrown from across the fence. BSF patrol party noticed some people near the barbed wire fencing and challenged them, but the miscreants fled back to Pakistan, leaving behind heroin and FICN, the BSF officials said.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 1 assured that the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council would be held next month (January 2012), reports The Times of India. Tarun Gogoi said, “There are official formalities to be done. The district
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 1 assured that the election to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council would be held next month (January 2012), reports The Times of India. Tarun Gogoi said, “There are official formalities to be done. The district will now be divided into four administrative units and the strength of the council will be increased from the present 30 to 50, of which 44 will be elected and the remaining will be nominated by the governor." Gogoi further said that apart from the delimitation process after the creation of the four new districts from the one district at present, the Constitution will have to be amended first as the autonomous council was set up under the Sixth Schedule. Gogoi added "The implemented provisions will be effective in the 2016-17 election only and not in the coming election next month."
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Partho Mishra (30), a driver, at Kenbanki village in the Karkel area of Khunti District on December 1, reports The Telegraph. Khunti Superintendent of Police M. Tamilvanan said preliminary in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Partho Mishra (30), a driver, at Kenbanki village in the Karkel area of Khunti District on December 1, reports The Telegraph. Khunti Superintendent of Police M. Tamilvanan said preliminary investigations suggested the killing was a result of rivalry between Left Wing Extremist (LWE) organisations. “To Maoists, the driver of the passenger vehicle was a supporter of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of CPI-Maoist. Therefore, they hijacked the vehicle and killed him,” Tamilvanan said.
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Five cadres, including two ‘area commanders’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from a couple of places of Gumla District on December 1, reports Th
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Five cadres, including two ‘area commanders’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from a couple of places of Gumla District on December 1, reports The Times of India. The arrested cadres were identified as PLFI ‘area commanders’ Ashish Gope alias Keshwar and Amit Oraon, besides Nandu Mahto, Animesh Ekka and Ajay Toppo alias Sunil who hails from Bartoli, Gumla Superintendent of Police Jatin Narwal said. The Police recovered one rifle, two country-made pistols, 12 cartridges, 11 PLFI letter pads and five mobile sets from them. The SP said the arrested PLFI cadres were the members of the squad led by ‘sub-zonal commander’ Mangal Nagesia.
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) report on December 1, listed the slow progress in talks with the NSCN-IM, and persistence of violence in Manipur and the Bodo issue as ‘notable setbacks’ in the last three years from December 2008, Nagaland Post reports
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) report on December 1, listed the slow progress in talks with the NSCN-IM, and persistence of violence in Manipur and the Bodo issue as ‘notable setbacks’ in the last three years from December 2008, Nagaland Post reports.
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Mobile Task Force (MTF) troopers arrested18 Myanmarese and 12 Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala Railway Station on December 1, reports TripuraInfo.
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Mobile Task Force (MTF) troopers arrested18 Myanmarese and 12 Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala Railway Station on December 1, reports TripuraInfo.
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Nine tribal villagers abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants returned unhurt from militants Bangladesh’s hideout after 136 days from the militants’ captivity. The tribals were abducted on July 18 from Debendra Karbari Para
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Nine tribal villagers abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants returned unhurt from militants Bangladesh’s hideout after 136 days from the militants’ captivity. The tribals were abducted on July 18 from Debendra Karbari Para under Chawmanu Police Station of Dhalai District
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Police constable, Manoj Atmaram Binzade (28), was killed while another trooper was injured in the exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dhamditola forests under Chichgad Police Station in Gondia District o
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Police constable, Manoj Atmaram Binzade (28), was killed while another trooper was injured in the exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dhamditola forests under Chichgad Police Station in Gondia District on December 1, reports Hindustan Times. According to the District Police, the Kanu Tola Police outpost under the Chichgad Police Station, received information about Maoists putting up banners and posters at Dhamditola, appealing people to observe ‘protest week’ that began on November 29. A group of five Police personnel went to the village to remove posters and banners put up by the Maoists. They were attacked by armed Maoists when they were returning to the Police outpost after removing the posters.
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SFs also arrested one overground worker of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as Adani Aotho Sana from National Highway 2 near Mao in Senapati District while extorting money from trucks/vehicles. A sum of INR 1
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SFs also arrested one overground worker of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as Adani Aotho Sana from National Highway 2 near Mao in Senapati District while extorting money from trucks/vehicles. A sum of INR 1500 along with extortion slips raging from INR 1000 to 4000 were also recovered from him.
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants sprayed bullets at the home of a Police constable in Rimrangpara village near Kherapara in West Garo Hills District in the night of December 1 injuring the Policeman and his five-year-old daugh
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants sprayed bullets at the home of a Police constable in Rimrangpara village near Kherapara in West Garo Hills District in the night of December 1 injuring the Policeman and his five-year-old daughter, reports The Shillong Times. The Police constable is posted with the Shillong district executive force and was on leave. The attack is said to have been planned and carried out by GNLA ‘area commander’ Baichung Momin.
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The Maharashtra ATS chief Rakesh Maria said on December 1that the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) would get the custody of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui (27), arrested by the special cell of the Delhi police, fo
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The Maharashtra ATS chief Rakesh Maria said on December 1that the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) would get the custody of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui (27), arrested by the special cell of the Delhi police, for interrogation in the German Bakery blast case, Indian Express reported. Siddiqui was arrested with five other IM operatives by the Delhi Police for their alleged involvement in terror strikes at the German Bakery in Pune, Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore and near Jama Masjid in Delhi.
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The Sangai Express reports that one suspected militant was killed in a reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Loitang Khunou Lamkhai under Sekmai Police station in Imphal West District on December 1. One .9mm pistol was recovered from the p
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The Sangai Express reports that one suspected militant was killed in a reported encounter with Imphal West commandos at Loitang Khunou Lamkhai under Sekmai Police station in Imphal West District on December 1. One .9mm pistol was recovered from the possession. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has moved the Union Cabinet for deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) units and inducting additional helicopters for logistics in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected areas of the country particularly Chhattisgarh,
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has moved the Union Cabinet for deploying Rashtriya Rifles (RR) units and inducting additional helicopters for logistics in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected areas of the country particularly Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, reports Hindustan Times. "RR personnel will not take part in the operations but their mere presence and activity will be a confidence-building measure. Their work ethos and training will act as a force multiplier for central paramilitary forces (CPMFs) involved in anti-Naxalite duties in areas like Abujhmad forests in southern Chhattisgarh," said an unnamed senior official. The Army, however, is at slight variance with the home ministry proposal as it does not want to disturb the RR counter-insurgency grid in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Instead, it is suggesting to the Government that as the total sanction for RR battalions is 100 and only 63 have been raised and deployed in J&K, additional battalions up to 37 in number could be raised for Naxal areas as and when required.
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There was no response to the two-day bandh (general shutdown) call given by Maoists in Telangana region on December 1 in protest against the alleged encounter of top Maoist leader , Mallojula Koteshwara Rao alias Kishenji in West Bengal recently, re
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There was no response to the two-day bandh (general shutdown) call given by Maoists in Telangana region on December 1 in protest against the alleged encounter of top Maoist leader , Mallojula Koteshwara Rao alias Kishenji in West Bengal recently, reports The Hindu. All shops, business establishments, educational institutions, offices, petrol filling stations, cinema halls and others functioned normally in the entire District. There was no bandh in Kishenji’s native, Peddapalli town and also other revenue division headquarters such as Jagtial, Sircilla, Huzurabad and other mandal (administrative unit) headquarters.
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December - 1 
Times Now reports that China is giving arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in return for Ivory smuggled from the forests of Chhattisgarh. Officials claim that elephants are being hunted down for ivory by Maoists. T
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Times Now reports that China is giving arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in return for Ivory smuggled from the forests of Chhattisgarh. Officials claim that elephants are being hunted down for ivory by Maoists. The ivory is smuggled to China from the borders of Nepal and Bangladesh in exchange of arms and ammunition.
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December - 1 
Times of Assam reports that the new ‘acting chairman’ of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) Dr Abhijeet Bormon is an Assamese Doctor living in Cleveland region of United Kingdom (UK), reports Times of Assam. Dr Borman i
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Times of Assam reports that the new ‘acting chairman’ of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) Dr Abhijeet Bormon is an Assamese Doctor living in Cleveland region of United Kingdom (UK), reports Times of Assam. Dr Borman is believed to run a frontal organisation of the ULFA from UK.
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December - 1 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on December 1 stressed the need for “intelligence-based” operations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States, reports The Indian Express. Chidambaram also announced over 800 new posts for the c
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on December 1 stressed the need for “intelligence-based” operations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States, reports The Indian Express. Chidambaram also announced over 800 new posts for the crucial snoop unit of Border Security Force (BSF) while at the same time asking it to deploy its “skills and tactics” for anti-Maoist offensives which it has developed over the years in anti-insurgency operations.
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December - 2 
According to a State Home Ministry, dip in militancy-related incidents has resulted in 55 per cent decrease in casualties in Jammu and Kashmir in 2011, Indian Express reported on December 2. As many as 158 people, including 99 terrorists, killed this
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According to a State Home Ministry, dip in militancy-related incidents has resulted in 55 per cent decrease in casualties in Jammu and Kashmir in 2011, Indian Express reported on December 2. As many as 158 people, including 99 terrorists, killed this year up to November 15, there were 323 people killed in Jammu and Kashmir last year during the same period, showing a dip in killings by over 55 per cent, as per the statistics. Giving further details, it said as against 40 civilian killed up to November 15 last year, as many as 28 civilian died this year during the same period. Similarly, against 66 SF personnel killed in 2010, only 31 died this year and 99 militants were killed this year against 217 last year. "There has been a decrease in the killing of the civilians and security personnel in the militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir this year as compared to last year," an unnamed senior Police officer said. There has been nearly 50 per cent fall in militancy-related incidents this year in the State with no such activities taking place in three Districts and 13 others registering just single digit terrorism cases. "There was a fall in militancy-related incidents from 336 in 2010 to 179 this year up to November 15. It shows nearly 50 per cent dip," the official added. Of the 179 cases, Jammu region witnessed 27 incidents and Kashmir region witnessed 152. As per official statistics, 13 Districts have witnessed less than 10 militancy cases this year, while no such incident occurred in Reasi, Samba and Kathua Districts in Jammu region. In Kashmir valley, Budgam witnessed three terrorism cases followed by four in Kulgam, five in Anantnag and eight each in Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora. In Jammu region, Kishtwar witnessed eight such cases, Ramban (5), Doda (6), Poonch (4), Rajouri (2) and one each in Jammu and Udhampur districts. Attacks directed against SFs too saw a dip from 69 cases in 2010 to 36 up to November this year. There is around 50 per cent decrease in the grenade attacks, explosions and rocket attacks this year up to November 15 as compared to the corresponding figure last year. There were 11,961 grenade attacks and explosions in the past 20-year period, 6,242 hurling of grenade incidents and 5,719 IED explosions reported since January 1990, it said. Highest number of 821 grenade attacks were reported in 1994 and the highest number of 1,280 explosions took place in 1990.
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December - 2 
Anti Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah has sought help from highly trained militants of Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to launch offensive in Assam, reports The Asian Age. So
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Anti Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah has sought help from highly trained militants of Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to launch offensive in Assam, reports The Asian Age. Sources said that it was second instance within 2011 when the PLA militants are roped in by the ULFA-ATF.
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December - 2 
Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadenggre, PK Boro, who was abducted by different members of the same outfit from his office chamber remains untraced. The GNLA has been insisting that special commando units, special weapons and tactics (SWAT) from
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Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadenggre, PK Boro, who was abducted by different members of the same outfit from his office chamber remains untraced. The GNLA has been insisting that special commando units, special weapons and tactics (SWAT) from the Meghalaya Police and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) units of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Border Security Force (BSF) must return to their bases if the Government wishes to see the return of PK Boro. The deadline given by the outfit for withdrawal of all operations ends on December 2 (today).
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December - 2 
Clashes broke out in parts of downtown Srinagar between stone throwing protesters and the SFs. An unnamed Police official said that minor clashes were reported from some areas in downtown Srinagar and the same ended after a brief period. He said the
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Clashes broke out in parts of downtown Srinagar between stone throwing protesters and the SFs. An unnamed Police official said that minor clashes were reported from some areas in downtown Srinagar and the same ended after a brief period. He said the clashes were minor and the protesters dispersed after being chased by the SFs.
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December - 2 
During an interview given to a news channel on December 2, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as a group was more "anti-poor than the worst capitalists", reports The Times of India. On Mao
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During an interview given to a news channel on December 2, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as a group was more "anti-poor than the worst capitalists", reports The Times of India. On Maoist violence, the Minister said more people were killed by the Maoists than in attacks by terrorists. He said 30 people, including three Security Force personnel and 27 civilians, were killed in attacks by Maoists in November. He said Maoists killed civilians by "unfairly and unjustly" labelling them as police informers. "Who gave Communist Party of India-Maoists the right to kill? So I think people must understand that CPI-Maoist is driven by an ideology that believes in an overthrow of the democratic parliament system," Chidambaram said.
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December - 2 
During an interview to the state-run Doordarshan television, on December 2 Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that India needed to be vigilant about militants in Arunachal Pradesh and those that had sanctuary in China. “We know there is an arms
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During an interview to the state-run Doordarshan television, on December 2 Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that India needed to be vigilant about militants in Arunachal Pradesh and those that had sanctuary in China. “We know there is an arms bazaar on the border of Myanmar and China and Chinese weapons are smuggled through Myanmar into India,” he said.
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December - 2 
Eluru Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), G Surya Prakasa Rao has said that the Police department had received information about Maoists taking shelter in Rampachodavaram in East Godavari, and Polavaram, Jeelugumilli, Tanuku and Eluru in
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Eluru Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), G Surya Prakasa Rao has said that the Police department had received information about Maoists taking shelter in Rampachodavaram in East Godavari, and Polavaram, Jeelugumilli, Tanuku and Eluru in West Godavari District. One special Police party in Polavaram and three companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and six companies of the Andhra Pradesh Police are participating in the operations, he said.
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December - 2 
Hmar Peoples’ Convention- Democratic (HPC-D) of Assam declared unilateral ceasefire with Central Government, State Government and Security Forces (SFs), reports Assam Times
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Hmar Peoples’ Convention- Democratic (HPC-D) of Assam declared unilateral ceasefire with Central Government, State Government and Security Forces (SFs), reports Assam Times
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December - 2 
IBN Live reports that the authorities recovered mobile phones and sim cards among other articles from the central prison in East Champaran District on December 2, a Police official said. A team comprising civil and Police officials searched the jail
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IBN Live reports that the authorities recovered mobile phones and sim cards among other articles from the central prison in East Champaran District on December 2, a Police official said. A team comprising civil and Police officials searched the jail premises and seized 23 mobile phones, 17 sim cards, 7 chargers, 8 batteries, an earphone and a hand-written note by the incarcerated Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Tirhut zonal committee leader Suresh Baitha demanding levy of INR 500, 000 from a businessman, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Ganesh Kumar said.
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December - 2 
In the wake of various militant outfits under the Coordination Committee and the Reconciliation Committee, United Revolution Front (URF) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), boycotting the December 3 visit of the Prime Minister and United Progressive
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In the wake of various militant outfits under the Coordination Committee and the Reconciliation Committee, United Revolution Front (URF) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), boycotting the December 3 visit of the Prime Minister and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairman to the state, the state Government has already taken up stringent security measures in the Greater Imphal area since December 1.
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December - 2 
Kanglaonline reports that the Coordinating Committee of the seven valley based militant outfits clarified that none among the member outfits - the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangl
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Kanglaonline reports that the Coordinating Committee of the seven valley based militant outfits clarified that none among the member outfits - the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Progressive faction of (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) - have any hand regarding the November 30 bomb blast at the gate of the Sangai Tourism festival at Hafta Kangjeibung, Palace compound in Imphal East District. The act of terrorism is condemned by the Committee as it is not in the interest of any outfit fighting for independence and shows the revolution in the wrong light, it said. It has further notified that, to avoid unnecessary harassment to the public, the general strike has been shortened from 4 am of December 3 till 6 pm of the same day.
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December - 2 
Khoupum Area Peace Forum (KAPF) organised a peace rally and public meeting at Khoupum area where about 600 people took part on December 2. The peace rally was organised to protest against the internecine killings among NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United
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Khoupum Area Peace Forum (KAPF) organised a peace rally and public meeting at Khoupum area where about 600 people took part on December 2. The peace rally was organised to protest against the internecine killings among NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres in the village areas by putting human security and property in stake.
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December - 2 
Maoists set ablaze two cell phone towers in Mathapada and Kaliatala in Boipariguda block in the District in the wee hours of December 2, to mark the beginning of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week, reports IBN Live. Vehicular traffic was
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Maoists set ablaze two cell phone towers in Mathapada and Kaliatala in Boipariguda block in the District in the wee hours of December 2, to mark the beginning of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week, reports IBN Live. Vehicular traffic was disrupted for the second day on December 3.
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December - 2 
Militants in the evening of December 2 shot at and critically injured a National Conference (NC) block president in the downtown Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim, identified as Ghulam Ahmad Lone, is the president of the Safa Kadal block
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Militants in the evening of December 2 shot at and critically injured a National Conference (NC) block president in the downtown Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. The victim, identified as Ghulam Ahmad Lone, is the president of the Safa Kadal block in Srinagar. Islamic Movement of Kashmir, an unknown militant outfit, has owned responsibility for the attack. They have threatened to carry out such kind of targeted attacks in Kashmir. The security agencies said this might be a shadow outfit of either Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). They said they are carrying out the investigations about this unknown group.
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December - 2 
One top militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Sutu Barman alias B Subura (22), surrendered at Gauripur in Dhubri District on December 2, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered NDFB militant handed over one .9 mm pisto
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One top militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), identified as Sutu Barman alias B Subura (22), surrendered at Gauripur in Dhubri District on December 2, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered NDFB militant handed over one .9 mm pistol, one magazine, five live rounds of .9 mm and one magazine pouch.
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December - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the militants in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar District and recovered a large quantity of explosive material and ammunition. Recoveries made from the hideout included one RPG-7 launcher, one RPG shell, on
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the militants in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar District and recovered a large quantity of explosive material and ammunition. Recoveries made from the hideout included one RPG-7 launcher, one RPG shell, one 12 bore gun, one front muzzle loading gun, one Chinese pistol with four rounds, 53 rounds of AK-47, two hand grenades and two UBGL grenades.
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December - 2 
SFs arrested a Kashmiri militant, Zahoor Ahmed, along with his Pakistani wife and two children as soon as they landed at Jammu Railway Station from Amarnath Express after flying to Kathmandu in Nepal from Pakistan. They crossed Indo-Nepal border and
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SFs arrested a Kashmiri militant, Zahoor Ahmed, along with his Pakistani wife and two children as soon as they landed at Jammu Railway Station from Amarnath Express after flying to Kathmandu in Nepal from Pakistan. They crossed Indo-Nepal border and entered Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Later, they boarded Amarnath Express and reached Jammu. The militant, who was initially affiliated to HM but had later switched over to LeT, had crossed over from Kashmir to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) more than a decade ago and underwent arms training there.
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December - 2 
Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said that the decision for banning the GNLA will be taken "in a day or two". He added that the Centre does not require the recommendations of the State Government to de
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Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (North East) in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said that the decision for banning the GNLA will be taken "in a day or two". He added that the Centre does not require the recommendations of the State Government to declare the GNLA as a proscribed outfit. However, the Meghalaya Government had submitted a detailed report about the activities of the outfit to the MHA.
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December - 2 
Shops and commercial establishments remained closed in Lamtaput, Macchkund and Ankadeli area of Koraput District and Balimela, Chitrakonda, Padia and Motu areas in Malkangiri District. The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) authorities c
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Shops and commercial establishments remained closed in Lamtaput, Macchkund and Ankadeli area of Koraput District and Balimela, Chitrakonda, Padia and Motu areas in Malkangiri District. The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) authorities cancelled about 20 buses plying from their Jeypore depot to Malkangiri, Rayagada, Phulbani and Gajapati Districts in view of the PLGA Week.
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December - 2 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast and partly destroyed the gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) at Mispri in Gondia District in the night of December 2, reports The Times of I
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a blast and partly destroyed the gram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) at Mispri in Gondia District in the night of December 2, reports The Times of India. This was the first Maoist incident at Mispri, located at tri-junction of Gadchiroli-Gondia and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh.
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December - 2 
The Centre has asked the State Government to firm up its mind on the demand of the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), currently under ceasefire, to have a Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC) on the lines of the Bodoland Territorial Council, repo
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The Centre has asked the State Government to firm up its mind on the demand of the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), currently under ceasefire, to have a Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC) on the lines of the Bodoland Territorial Council, reports The Telegraph. The recent signing of a settlement with the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has also prompted the Centre to speed up finalising settlements with other militants groups in the Northeast.
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December - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two cell phone towers – a BSNL tower at Mathapada and an AirTel tower at Kalia Attalla village - in Baipariguda block of in Koraput District and pasted posters and banners on school w
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two cell phone towers – a BSNL tower at Mathapada and an AirTel tower at Kalia Attalla village - in Baipariguda block of in Koraput District and pasted posters and banners on school walls and trees on roadsides in the early hours of December 2, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists are targeting recruitment of a minimum of 2,000 youth and adolescents to the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) during the PLGA Week which began on December 2.
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December - 2 
The Maoists pasted hundreds of posters in all the remote corners of undivided Koraput District (presently Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur Districts) including Baipariguda, Lamtaput, Kundra and Mathili blocks as also Govindpalli. They also affixed
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The Maoists pasted hundreds of posters in all the remote corners of undivided Koraput District (presently Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur Districts) including Baipariguda, Lamtaput, Kundra and Mathili blocks as also Govindpalli. They also affixed banners on the main roads, calling upon the public to observe the week and asking the youth to join the PLGA.
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December - 2 
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Kanachak area of Jammu when they were trying to ex-filtrate to Pakistan.
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Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at Kanachak area of Jammu when they were trying to ex-filtrate to Pakistan.
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December - 2 
Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman, identified as Himanshu J Sangma and Aloka R Marak, were arrested by Police from Weisohping Dwara village bordering Bangladesh on December 2 for entering into Indian territory without passport, reports Nag
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Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman, identified as Himanshu J Sangma and Aloka R Marak, were arrested by Police from Weisohping Dwara village bordering Bangladesh on December 2 for entering into Indian territory without passport, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 2 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, during an interview to the state-run Doordarshan television on December 2 alleged that Pakistan had not delivered on its promise to arrest seven people involved in the Mumbai terror attacks,(November 26, 2008, aka
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, during an interview to the state-run Doordarshan television on December 2 alleged that Pakistan had not delivered on its promise to arrest seven people involved in the Mumbai terror attacks,(November 26, 2008, aka 26/11), and had also reneged on its pledge to hand over the suspects’ voice samples, The Times of India reported. “They have not delivered on the promise. The trial has not started. The judge has been changed four or, may be, five times. Now what do I conclude — that Pakistan is not serious about bringing to justice real perpetrators behind 26/11,” Chidambaram was quoted saying. Chidambaram commented that Pakistan’s overt support to state actors or non-state actors had diminished after the Pakistani authorities realized that the discovery of any such endeavor would demand a heavy price from them. He, however, added that on Pakistan’s covert support to militants, he could not make any assessment. On reports about facilities provided to Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi — accused in the 26/11 conspiracy —Chidambaram said Pakistan’s attitude was being watched across the globe.
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December - 2 
Visiting Chotanagra panchayat (village local self-government institution) in West Singhbhum District on December 2, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh admitted lapses of the past but made it clear that the implementation of the developmen
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Visiting Chotanagra panchayat (village local self-government institution) in West Singhbhum District on December 2, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh admitted lapses of the past but made it clear that the implementation of the development plan in Saranda forest area would be keenly monitored by the Centre so that it could be a model for other forest regions that had turned CPI-Maoist hubs in Jharkhand and States like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, reports The Telegraph. “I will make it a point to visit Jharkhand frequently .....This is a crucial project and the blueprint will be replicated in other States,” the Minister said. He added that the Centre’s Saranda action plan would be implemented in all 56 villages in six gram panchayats within the forest area, accounting for over 36,000 people.
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December - 3 
A 50 kilogram bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered by a patrolling team of the Chhattisgarh Police on a road in a forest pocket of Bijapur District on December 3, reports The Week.
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A 50 kilogram bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered by a patrolling team of the Chhattisgarh Police on a road in a forest pocket of Bijapur District on December 3, reports The Week.
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December - 3 
During joint combing operation by the Police and the Special Operation Group (SOG) in Almonda village under Bandhugaon block, the Police arrested 31 suspected Maoists supporters from Bargi and Langalabeda areas in the District. Police also found Maoi
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During joint combing operation by the Police and the Special Operation Group (SOG) in Almonda village under Bandhugaon block, the Police arrested 31 suspected Maoists supporters from Bargi and Langalabeda areas in the District. Police also found Maoist posters and banners from their possession. They were later taken to neighbouring Parvathipuram Police Station in Andhra Pradesh for interrogation.
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December - 3 
Heavily armed Maoists attacked a camp of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District, reports The Hindustan Times. There was no report of injuries or casualties from either side, Magadh range Deputy I
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Heavily armed Maoists attacked a camp of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District, reports The Hindustan Times. There was no report of injuries or casualties from either side, Magadh range Deputy Inspector General, N Hasnain Khan said.
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December - 3 
Jivan Moran, a top leader of the militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and an Indian journalist were reportedly detained by authorities in Myanmar on December 3, according to The Times of India. Moran is the second-in-command of the
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Jivan Moran, a top leader of the militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and an Indian journalist were reportedly detained by authorities in Myanmar on December 3, according to The Times of India. Moran is the second-in-command of the hardliner faction of the ULFA led by Paresh Baruah. The detained journalist worked for a Guwahati-based daily newspaper and had travelled to Myanmar apparently to interview Baruah. The duo was reportedly detained in the eastern part of Myanmar bordering China. It is immediately not known under what circumstances they were detained. Confirming the report Union Home Secretary RK Singh said, "We have information that Jivan Moran and an Indian journalist were detained in Myanmar. But we have no information about the detention of Paresh Baruah," Singh did not reveal the name and details of the journalist.
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December - 3 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadre, identified as Phungreiso at Yongphu, in Ukhrul District on December 3. Several live ammunition was recovered from him.
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) cadre, identified as Phungreiso at Yongphu, in Ukhrul District on December 3. Several live ammunition was recovered from him.
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December - 3 
Maoists demolished a mobile tower of a private operator and abducted its two security guards at Chain in Jamui District on December 3, reports Zee News. About 30-40 armed Maoists raided the village and used explosives to destroy the tower before abdu
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Maoists demolished a mobile tower of a private operator and abducted its two security guards at Chain in Jamui District on December 3, reports Zee News. About 30-40 armed Maoists raided the village and used explosives to destroy the tower before abducting the guards identified as Mahendra Singh and Babulal Singh.
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December - 3 
Maoists felled trees on the Venkatapuram-Charla State highway in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District around midnight on December 3 to enforce the two-day nationwide bandh called by the CPI -Maoist Central Committee.
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Maoists felled trees on the Venkatapuram-Charla State highway in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District around midnight on December 3 to enforce the two-day nationwide bandh called by the CPI -Maoist Central Committee.
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December - 3 
Maoists set ablaze an under-construction office of the revenue department at Sironcha and another gram panchayat at Kasansur in Gadchiroli District. The crucial Dhanora-Rajnandgaon road, connecting Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, has been blocked by th
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Maoists set ablaze an under-construction office of the revenue department at Sironcha and another gram panchayat at Kasansur in Gadchiroli District. The crucial Dhanora-Rajnandgaon road, connecting Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, has been blocked by the Maoists. There are also unconfirmed reports of vehicles being set ablaze near Armori block (administrative division) in the District.
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December - 3 
Maoists set ablaze another gram panchayat at Piparkhari in Deori tehsil (revenue unit) in the District on December 3. Gondia Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandrakishor Mina said, Maoists are trying to foment trouble but are not getting mass support
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Maoists set ablaze another gram panchayat at Piparkhari in Deori tehsil (revenue unit) in the District on December 3. Gondia Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandrakishor Mina said, Maoists are trying to foment trouble but are not getting mass support. "We are collecting posters left behind by Naxals' North Gadchiroli-Gondia Division Committee from two villages. As of now, this group is to be blamed for arson," the SP said.
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December - 3 
Prime Minister said that there was no plan for a ‘supra state’ for Nagas in the Northeast and appealed to militants to ensure peace in Manipur for speeding up development work, reports The Shillong Times.
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Prime Minister said that there was no plan for a ‘supra state’ for Nagas in the Northeast and appealed to militants to ensure peace in Manipur for speeding up development work, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 3 
Sources in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and State security agencies suspect that the militant Islamist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has established more than seven sleeper cells in North Bihar, The Times of India reported. "We have information tha
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Sources in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and State security agencies suspect that the militant Islamist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has established more than seven sleeper cells in North Bihar, The Times of India reported. "We have information that IM has established its base amongst youths - some of them even engineers - at Mirganj, Araria and Sitamarhi, in addition to Madhubani and Darbhanga. Often, the youths are lured with hawala money from across the border. Others are indoctrinated with videos of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, with which the Indian state has no connection," a source said. Incidentally, seven alleged IM militants who were arrested from different parts of the country on November 30, 2011 hailed from North Bihar region.
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December - 3 
Ten persons, including eight Policemen, were killed and two Policemen were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the convoy of MP and former Jharkhand Speaker Inder Singh Namdhari, in Latehar District in Jharkhand
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Ten persons, including eight Policemen, were killed and two Policemen were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the convoy of MP and former Jharkhand Speaker Inder Singh Namdhari, in Latehar District in Jharkhand on December 3, The Times of India reported. Namdhari, however, escaped unhurt. The attack took place when the MP was returning from a function. Namdhari’s escort vehicle was caught in the blast but his car was able to speed away. "Maoists triggered an IED blast and then opened fire on the security vehicle which was following Namdhari's car at Ladu More in the district," Director General of Police G S Rath said. Six policemen, including assistant sub-inspector Bhim Tudu, and two civilians were killed on the spot, Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) B D Sharma added. Palamau SP Sudhir Kumar Jha said two among the four injured policemen, who were admitted to a hospital in Medininagar, later succumbed to their injuries.
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December - 3 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor, identified as Rabindra Bidika alias Ruben (40), near Bikrampur under Narayanpatna Block (administrative division) of Koraput District on December 3, reports Orissadia
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a contractor, identified as Rabindra Bidika alias Ruben (40), near Bikrampur under Narayanpatna Block (administrative division) of Koraput District on December 3, reports Orissadiary.com. Maoists suspected him to be a Police informer. Bidika was on his way to Narayanpatna on a Motorcycle along with two others, when a group of Maoists opened fire on them. Bidika died on spot while the other two were injured. The Maoists also set ablaze his motorcycle.
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December - 3 
The Police arrested two Maoists, Preman Kahar alias Preman Ram and Bharosa Mistri alias Doman Mistri, from their hideouts located at Hawsapur and Karium Bela villages respectively in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Confirming their arrest
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The Police arrested two Maoists, Preman Kahar alias Preman Ram and Bharosa Mistri alias Doman Mistri, from their hideouts located at Hawsapur and Karium Bela villages respectively in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Confirming their arrest, Superintendent of Police (rural), Patna, Manoj Kumar said they were arrested during surprise raids carried out at their hideouts in the said villages. They were wanted in connection with several criminal activities committed in Patna, Arwal and Jehanabad Districts, he said, adding that the Police were on the lookout for them for the past two years. Incidentally, Kahar and Mistri were involved in the Jehanabad jailbreak incident that occurred in November 2005.
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December - 3 
The UNC, which recently lifted over 100-days economic blockade warned of fresh action if the Government “bifurcate” their land, adds Nagaland Post.
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The UNC, which recently lifted over 100-days economic blockade warned of fresh action if the Government “bifurcate” their land, adds Nagaland Post.
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December - 3 
The United Naga Council (UNC) submitted a memorandum in demand for alternative arrangement outside the State Government of Manipur to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to the State on December 3. The memorandum stated that “We are mu
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The United Naga Council (UNC) submitted a memorandum in demand for alternative arrangement outside the State Government of Manipur to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to the State on December 3. The memorandum stated that “We are much concern that even after fourteen long years of cease-fire and negotiation, an acceptable settlement to the Indo-Naga issue has not been brought about nor any concrete steps been taken towards it. We urge the government of India to take expeditious concrete steps towards settlement of the Indo-Naga issue”. The council had also submitted a similar memorandum to the Prime Minister through the Union home minister on September 14 at New Delhi.
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December - 3 
Thirty-three militants of the anti-talks factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB Ranjan Daimary-faction) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA, Paresh Baruah-faction) surrendered before the Army and deposited their arms, a
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Thirty-three militants of the anti-talks factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB Ranjan Daimary-faction) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA, Paresh Baruah-faction) surrendered before the Army and deposited their arms, ammunition and explosives in Assam on December 3, The Hindu reported. At a ceremony organised by the Army on the Nehru Maidan in Tezpur, 33 NDFB and one ULFA militant laid down three 7.62-mm AK series assault rifles, 24 pistols, nine hand-grenades and a huge quantity of explosives and ammunition.
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December - 4 
A joint team of Police and paramilitary forces stumbled upon a 7.5kilogram IED that had been planted under a bridge near Kewat Tola on the Panem Link Road during a search operation in Amrapara Police Station area in Pakur District, reports The Telegr
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A joint team of Police and paramilitary forces stumbled upon a 7.5kilogram IED that had been planted under a bridge near Kewat Tola on the Panem Link Road during a search operation in Amrapara Police Station area in Pakur District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 4 
A little known militant outfit, Military Defence Force (MDF) of Manipur on December 4 claimed that its cadres were responsible for the blast at the main gate of Sangai Tourism Festival complex in Imphal East District on November 30, which claimed the
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A little known militant outfit, Military Defence Force (MDF) of Manipur on December 4 claimed that its cadres were responsible for the blast at the main gate of Sangai Tourism Festival complex in Imphal East District on November 30, which claimed the life of the carrier of the explosive and injured four people. However, the statement signed by MDF ‘publicity secretary’ Tiken asserted that the bomb was meant for the day of visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on December 3.
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December - 4 
About 20 trucks that left Imphal on December 4 to transport goods have reportedly been detained in connection with levying of illegal taxes at Karong area of Senapati District, reports The Sangai Express. According to a source, some unknown persons d
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About 20 trucks that left Imphal on December 4 to transport goods have reportedly been detained in connection with levying of illegal taxes at Karong area of Senapati District, reports The Sangai Express. According to a source, some unknown persons detained the goods carriers on the ground that the vehicle owners owed annual tax to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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December - 4 
After the GNLA accused the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) of killing and terrorizing people, the latter has reiterated its desire to work with the State Government to neutralize the GNLA, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued her
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After the GNLA accused the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) of killing and terrorizing people, the latter has reiterated its desire to work with the State Government to neutralize the GNLA, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued here on December 4, ANVC spokesperson Torik Jangning Marak said, “If needed ANVC will work with the Government to wipe out GNLA.”
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December - 4 
As the two-day Bharat bandh called by the Maoists began on December 4, the Maoists set ablaze a cell phone tower in Aurangabad District in the early hours. A large number of Maoists stormed Suhi village under the Kutumba Police Station and set ablaze
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As the two-day Bharat bandh called by the Maoists began on December 4, the Maoists set ablaze a cell phone tower in Aurangabad District in the early hours. A large number of Maoists stormed Suhi village under the Kutumba Police Station and set ablaze the cell phone tower of private operator Airtel, the Police said.
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December - 4 
Black Widow (BW) and the Central Government are close to sealing a deal on the lines of the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) Accord, reports The Assam Tribune. However, the sticking point remains on the issue of withdrawal of criminal case
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Black Widow (BW) and the Central Government are close to sealing a deal on the lines of the United Peoples Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) Accord, reports The Assam Tribune. However, the sticking point remains on the issue of withdrawal of criminal cases pending against its members.
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December - 4 
Delhi Police sources are saying that there are at least four more modules each armed with a plan to wreak havoc in an Indian metro, reports Hindustan Times. According to Police, interrogation of the six IM operatives arrested from various locations a
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Delhi Police sources are saying that there are at least four more modules each armed with a plan to wreak havoc in an Indian metro, reports Hindustan Times. According to Police, interrogation of the six IM operatives arrested from various locations across the country has revealed that the IM has sleeper cells in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune apart from New Delhi. “In each location where the outfit has struck, the explosives and weapons used were procured through local contacts pointing to the existence of sleeper cells,” said an unnamed senior Police officer. The interrogation has also revealed that the German Bakery in Pune was not the only target on February 13, 2010. “Their plan was to carry out simultaneous bomb blasts at the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai temple and the German Bakery. However, a flower vendor had raised an alarm after he saw Siddiqui leaving a bag at his shop,” said the officer. “Siddi Bappa was working on instructions from Amir Raza Khan and the Bhatkal brothers -— Riyaz and Iqbal — and his handlers in Karachi, Pakistan,” the officer added.
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December - 4 
Maoists attacked Saradih Police picket in Nawadih Police Station in Palamu District, triggering a gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes before the attackers retreated under heavy retaliation by the Security Forces, reports Outlook India. Howeve
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Maoists attacked Saradih Police picket in Nawadih Police Station in Palamu District, triggering a gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes before the attackers retreated under heavy retaliation by the Security Forces, reports Outlook India. However, there was no loss of life on any side in the attack.
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December - 4 
Maoists began their two-day (December 4 and 5) Bharat bandh (all India shut down strike) by blowing up railway tracks in two Districts. In the first incident, a group of Maoists used an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up a stretch of tracks
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Maoists began their two-day (December 4 and 5) Bharat bandh (all India shut down strike) by blowing up railway tracks in two Districts. In the first incident, a group of Maoists used an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up a stretch of tracks between Gomia and Dumri railway stations of the East Central Railway in Bokaro District. In the second incident, another group of Maoists blasted tracks between Hehegara and Chhipadohar railway stations in Latehar District.
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December - 4 
Maoists claimed the responsibility of ambushing the convoy of independent MP Inder Singh Namdhari. Spokesperson for the Koyal-Shankh Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist Sudhir told The Times of India from an undisclosed location that the attack was int
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Maoists claimed the responsibility of ambushing the convoy of independent MP Inder Singh Namdhari. Spokesperson for the Koyal-Shankh Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist Sudhir told The Times of India from an undisclosed location that the attack was intentional but they had no plans to target Namdhari.
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December - 4 
Nagaland Post reports that members of the High Level Commission (HLC) of the ‘Naga Concordant’ represented by leaders from the three groups NSCN-IM, NNC and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi), have reaffirmed their commitment to the Naga Reconciliation and remain fi
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Nagaland Post reports that members of the High Level Commission (HLC) of the ‘Naga Concordant’ represented by leaders from the three groups NSCN-IM, NNC and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi), have reaffirmed their commitment to the Naga Reconciliation and remain firm to the pledge to work towards “building a shared Naga future.”
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December - 4 
Normal life was hit as vehicles went off the roads and people remained indoors in fear as the Maoist-called two-day shutdown began on December 4 to protest the killing of their top leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, reports Zee News.
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Normal life was hit as vehicles went off the roads and people remained indoors in fear as the Maoist-called two-day shutdown began on December 4 to protest the killing of their top leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, reports Zee News.
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December - 4 
NSCN-IM on December 4 termed Manipur chief minister O. Ibobi Singh’s statement that “there are neither Nagas nor Kukis in Manipur state but only Manipuris”, was an insult to the Hills people, reports Nagaland Post.
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NSCN-IM on December 4 termed Manipur chief minister O. Ibobi Singh’s statement that “there are neither Nagas nor Kukis in Manipur state but only Manipuris”, was an insult to the Hills people, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with militants of Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) at Na Tal Pathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with militants of Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) at Na Tal Pathar under Bordumsa Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 4 arrested one Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Vikram Rabha (30), from Dangaijhora village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. One 7.65 mm pistol (factory made) and live ammunition were recov
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 4 arrested one Rabha Viper Army (RVA) militant, identified as Vikram Rabha (30), from Dangaijhora village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. One 7.65 mm pistol (factory made) and live ammunition were recovered from him.
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December - 4 
The Centre is thinking of the withdrawal of the ban on two militant outfits of the State namely the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), in view of the decline in insurgent activities in the State, reports T
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The Centre is thinking of the withdrawal of the ban on two militant outfits of the State namely the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), in view of the decline in insurgent activities in the State, reports The Telegraph. Sources said the Centre had recently constituted a tribunal headed by sitting Delhi High Court judge Bipin Sanghi to go into the issue and make suggestions. The tribunal had subsequently sent questionnaires to state governments and security agencies seeking their views on the issue.
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December - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a school building at Salmi in Malkangiri District in the night of December 4, reports The Times of India.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a school building at Salmi in Malkangiri District in the night of December 4, reports The Times of India.
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December - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast inside the Block Development Office at Harhargunj in Palamu District in the night of December 4, during the two-day Bharat bandh (all India shut down strike) called to
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast inside the Block Development Office at Harhargunj in Palamu District in the night of December 4, during the two-day Bharat bandh (all India shut down strike) called to protest against the killing of Maoist leader Mallujola Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji by the Security Forces in West Bengal, reports The Indian Express. Although there was no casualty, the single-storey building housing the BDO’s office was destroyed.
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December - 4 
The death toll in December 3 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on independent Member of Parliament (MP) Inder Singh Namdhari in Latehar District increased to 11 on December 4, reports The Times of India. While five policemen and an
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The death toll in December 3 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on independent Member of Parliament (MP) Inder Singh Namdhari in Latehar District increased to 11 on December 4, reports The Times of India. While five policemen and an eight-year-old boy died on the spot in the blast, three bodies were found in the forest during a search operation after the explosion. Two Security Force personnel, who were under treatment at a Daltonganj hospital, succumbed to injuries on December 4, taking the death toll to 11. Earlier it was reported that eight Policemen and two civilians were killed in the incident. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) B K Sharma confirmed the death toll reaching to 11 and looting of arms and ammunition by the Maoists after the attack. According to Latehar Superintendent of Police D B Sharma, the Maoists took with them 10 weapons, 2,000 ammunition and one wireless set.
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December - 4 
The first day of a two-day bandh (shutdown strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protest against the killing of Polit Bureau member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji evoked a partial response and passed off peacef
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The first day of a two-day bandh (shutdown strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protest against the killing of Polit Bureau member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji evoked a partial response and passed off peacefully in the Jungle Mahal region of West Midnapore District on December 4, reports The Hindu. “Posters asking the people to support the bandh were found in some parts of Jhargram and Bankura, but there were no incidents during the day,” Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Gangeshwar Singh said.
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December - 4 
The Hindu reports that there was no impact of Bharat bandh (All India shut down strike) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leadership in protest against the killing of Maoist leader, Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji.
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The Hindu reports that there was no impact of Bharat bandh (All India shut down strike) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leadership in protest against the killing of Maoist leader, Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji. The shutdown call evoked little public response even in his native Karimnagar District in general and Peddapalli town in particular on December 4, the first day of the two-day bandh call.
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December - 4 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Huidrom Salam Radhamani Devi alias Rubi, from the main gate of Manipur University in Imphal West District on December 4. She j
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Huidrom Salam Radhamani Devi alias Rubi, from the main gate of Manipur University in Imphal West District on December 4. She joined PLA in the year 1990 through one Angangcha and trained at Myanmar and working in Women Wing Department as assistant secretary. She was assigned to transport documents relating to PLA from one place to another.
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December - 4 
The two-day country-wide shut-down called by Maoists evoked mixed response on the first day on December 4 in the State amid disruption of vehicular movement and closure of shops in some places, reports Zee News. Road traffic was affected in several a
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The two-day country-wide shut-down called by Maoists evoked mixed response on the first day on December 4 in the State amid disruption of vehicular movement and closure of shops in some places, reports Zee News. Road traffic was affected in several areas of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-infested Districts like Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati, Sundargarh and Kandhamal during the bandh (shutdown strike) called by the Maoists in protest against the killing of their top leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji. Shops and business establishments remained closed in Kalimela, Motu, Padia and Chitrakonda areas of Malkangiri District, the Police said. In Sundergarh District, shops and markets were shut in areas bordering Jharkhand and remote places. No untoward incident was reported from any place of the State and the bandh has remained peaceful so far, the Police said.
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December - 4 
Tripartite talks between Central Government, State Government and Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) remained inconclusive, reports The Telegraph. Tripartite Talks Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) faction
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Tripartite talks between Central Government, State Government and Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) remained inconclusive, reports The Telegraph. Tripartite Talks Nunisa Faction of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD-N) faction also suffered the same fate. Talks with NDFB-PTF and DHD-N were stuck over the demands for separate States of Bodoland and Dimaraji, respectively.
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December - 4 
Unidentified persons on December 4 abducted a doctor, Bidyut Nath, of Silchar Medical College from Mohanpur in Hailakandi District, reports MSN India.
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Unidentified persons on December 4 abducted a doctor, Bidyut Nath, of Silchar Medical College from Mohanpur in Hailakandi District, reports MSN India.
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December - 4 
Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on December 4 said there were "liberated" zones in the country dominated by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), corroborating the Maoists’ claims that in west Jharkhand and south Chhattisga
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Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on December 4 said there were "liberated" zones in the country dominated by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), corroborating the Maoists’ claims that in west Jharkhand and south Chhattisgarh, the State's writ doesn't run, reports The Times of India. "In the heart of the country, these two places are liberated zones. Our officers - be it deputy commissioners, block development officers or anganwadi workers and health employees - don't venture into these places of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The public distribution system is not working," said the rural development minister, who was in Jharkhand to review projects in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District. "We will develop all 56 villages in the Saranda forest as model villages. We will replicate it in other areas like Jungle Mahal in West Singhbhum and Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh. The Union government will spend Rs 277 crore for development work in Saranda, which includes construction of roads measuring 140 kilometres," said Ramesh. "It is because of non-functioning of post offices and banks in Maoist-dominated areas of Jharkhand, I have allowed the state government to make cash payment to beneficiaries of schemes under MGNREGA. I am hopeful that now when the workers will get cash payment, more people will come forward for work," he added.
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December - 4 
Use of non-lethal weapons while dealing with demonstrators and stone-pelters in Kashmir Valley has reduced casualties to civilians and Security Force (SF), an unnamed Police official said, according to IBN Live. "Use of non-lethal equipments and body
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Use of non-lethal weapons while dealing with demonstrators and stone-pelters in Kashmir Valley has reduced casualties to civilians and Security Force (SF), an unnamed Police official said, according to IBN Live. "Use of non-lethal equipments and body protectors by Police have resulted in zero death of civilian or security personnel and injuries to only 58 persons in law and order disturbances this year," an unnamed Police official said. The injured persons include 13 civilians and 45 Policemen, he said. Security personnel this year used grenades, modified plastic body tear smoke shell, dye-maker grenade (which dyes protesters), water cannons to deal with demonstrators and stone-pelters in down-town and Srinagar city, the official said. The State Police had approached the State Government and Ministry of Home Affairs, seeking non-lethal weapons and appropriate gear to avoid damage to life and property after the 2010 unrest, he said. In 2010, 112 civilians and Policemen died and 1,049 civilian and 4,000 SF personnel were injured in law and order disturbances in the Valley, he said, adding that of these 825 SFs suffered critical injuries due to stone pelting.
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December - 4 
Vinay Singh alias Manan Singh, husband of Dharfari panchayat sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) Kamini Singh, was shot dead by a group of about 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who attacked the vi
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Vinay Singh alias Manan Singh, husband of Dharfari panchayat sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) Kamini Singh, was shot dead by a group of about 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who attacked the village under the Paroo block in Muzaffarpur District late on December 4, to enforce the Bharat Bandh (All India shutdown strike) called by the Maoists, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also shouted pro-Maoist slogans and left behind a large number of leaflets.
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December - 5 
A fierce gun battle started between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after more than 50 heavily armed Maoists attacked Tandwa Police Station in Aurangabad District on December 5, the concluding day of two-day 'Bharat
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A fierce gun battle started between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after more than 50 heavily armed Maoists attacked Tandwa Police Station in Aurangabad District on December 5, the concluding day of two-day 'Bharat bandh' (all India shut down strike) called by the Maoists, reports IBN Live. Further details are awaited about the incident.
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December - 5 
A suspected Maoist cadre involved in the attack on the camp of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Dumaria Police Station was arrested outside the CoBRA camp under Dumaria Police Station area in the District, reports DNA. The suspec
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A suspected Maoist cadre involved in the attack on the camp of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Dumaria Police Station was arrested outside the CoBRA camp under Dumaria Police Station area in the District, reports DNA. The suspected Maoist is believed to have been hit by a bullet in the encounter.
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December - 5 
According to Indian Express, Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui (27), originally from Darbhanga (Bihar), was arrested from Delhi on November 22; Gauhar Aziz Khomani (31), originally from Darbhanga (Bihar), was arrested in Delhi on November 23; Gayur Ahmad Jama
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According to Indian Express, Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui (27), originally from Darbhanga (Bihar), was arrested from Delhi on November 22; Gauhar Aziz Khomani (31), originally from Darbhanga (Bihar), was arrested in Delhi on November 23; Gayur Ahmad Jamali (21), originally from Madhubani (Bihar), was arrested from Darbhanga on November 24; Mohd Adil alias Ajmal (40), from Karachi, trained by Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) as a shooter, and sent by the Bhatkal brothers first to Nepal and then to India to recruit local Muslims for terror attacks, was held from Madhubani on November 25; Abdur Rehman (19) from Darbhanga, was arrested in Chennai on November 27; and Mohd Irshad Khan (52) from Samastipur (Bihar) , was arrested in Chennai on November 27. Khan’s daughter was married to Yasin. It’s in his house in Okhla in Delhi, that Yasin is believed to have been staying for at least six months. Security agencies are looking for four others from Madhubani.
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December - 5 
Asserting that special laws like the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) had served their purpose, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 5 said there would be no let up in his struggle for gradual revocation of these laws fro
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Asserting that special laws like the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) had served their purpose, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 5 said there would be no let up in his struggle for gradual revocation of these laws from the State, Daily Pioneer reported. "There will be no let up in my efforts to gradually see off laws like AFSPA from the state, which have served their purpose, to make people relish the fruits of peace," he told a public meeting.
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December - 5 
Delhi Police on December 5 produced all six suspected IM cadres - Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui, Gauhar Aziz Khomani, Gayur Ahmed Jamali, Mohammed Adil alias Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, and Mohammed Irshad Khan - in court, from where they were remanded to 10 mor
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Delhi Police on December 5 produced all six suspected IM cadres - Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui, Gauhar Aziz Khomani, Gayur Ahmed Jamali, Mohammed Adil alias Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, and Mohammed Irshad Khan - in court, from where they were remanded to 10 more days' Police custody. Two AK-47 rifles along with 50 cartridges, one 9mm pistol along with 14 cartridges, 1.4 kilograms of black explosive material, 3.2 kilograms of white explosive material, 350 grams of granular off-white explosive material, five detonators and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 200,000 along with other "incriminating" material have been recovered from the six arrested people, Police had said.
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December - 5 
Governor M K Narayanan said, “The killing of one leader will not end the (Maoist) movement. We hope it will be a setback for the movement. Wait and see.”
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Governor M K Narayanan said, “The killing of one leader will not end the (Maoist) movement. We hope it will be a setback for the movement. Wait and see.”
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December - 5 
In an operation launched at Khudengthabi area in Chandel District, SFs arrested a lady identified as Indira Devi who works as recruitment agent of militants and rescued a boy identified as Rishikanta Singh from a Maruti van while they were moving tow
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In an operation launched at Khudengthabi area in Chandel District, SFs arrested a lady identified as Indira Devi who works as recruitment agent of militants and rescued a boy identified as Rishikanta Singh from a Maruti van while they were moving towards Moreh on December 5. The boy was being allegedly trafficked to Moreh by Indira. A mobile phone along with a cash of INR 1500 was recovered from them. Such an incident of trafficking boys to Moreh for recruitment to militant outfits is not a new one, Police officer said, informing that they had received many complaints of boys missing after they were taken to Moreh, the border town with Myanmar in recent time, adds Nagaland Post.
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December - 5 
India Today reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked and fired indiscriminately at the Hariharganj Police Station in Palamau District, around 170 kilometres from State capital Ranchi on December 5. Around 4
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India Today reports that the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked and fired indiscriminately at the Hariharganj Police Station in Palamau District, around 170 kilometres from State capital Ranchi on December 5. Around 400 Maoists had attacked the Police Station and a gun battle ensued that lasted for over two hours, the Police said. There were no casualties from either side.
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December - 5 
Indian Agencies tracked money worth $200,000 remitted by Black Widow (BW), through banking channels from Singapore to Nepal to an account with Everest Bank's branch in New Baneswar in Kathmandu, reports The Times of India. The money was remitted from
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Indian Agencies tracked money worth $200,000 remitted by Black Widow (BW), through banking channels from Singapore to Nepal to an account with Everest Bank's branch in New Baneswar in Kathmandu, reports The Times of India. The money was remitted from a Citibank branch in Singapore into the account of Sarita Giri Rai; wife of BW ‘Commander in Chief’ Niranjan Hojai who lives in Kathmandu. According to sources in New Delhi, India will ask Nepal to treat the entire amount as terrorist money and take appropriate action and "not merely as unexplained foreign exchange."
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December - 5 
Maoists blew up a school building at Bhardaria village in Garhwa District in the same day night, the second day of the Bharat bandh (all India shutdown strike) called by the CPI-Maoist in the State, reports The Pioneer. A group of armed Maoists stuff
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Maoists blew up a school building at Bhardaria village in Garhwa District in the same day night, the second day of the Bharat bandh (all India shutdown strike) called by the CPI-Maoist in the State, reports The Pioneer. A group of armed Maoists stuffed improvised Explosive Device (IED) inside a room of a middle school in the village and triggered the blast, damaging a large portion of the structure, Superintendent of Police Michael S Raj said, adds The Economic Times.
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December - 5 
Maoists set ablaze a three-wheeler near Arauri village under the Konch Police Station in Gaya District for violating their diktat to observe two-day bandh, reports The Times of India.
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Maoists set ablaze a three-wheeler near Arauri village under the Konch Police Station in Gaya District for violating their diktat to observe two-day bandh, reports The Times of India.
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December - 5 
Maoists set ablaze a truck at Jharmunda on Padampur-Nuapada road in Bargarh District in the same day night. The empty gunny bags laden truck, bearing registration number OIS 8518, was travelling towards Bargarh town when it was obstructed at Jharmund
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Maoists set ablaze a truck at Jharmunda on Padampur-Nuapada road in Bargarh District in the same day night. The empty gunny bags laden truck, bearing registration number OIS 8518, was travelling towards Bargarh town when it was obstructed at Jharmunda under Padampur Police Station in the District by a group of at least 100 Maoists.
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December - 5 
Maoists set ablaze the battery room of a mobile tower in the District on December 5, on the second day of their two-day Bharat Bandh (all India shutdown strike). According to sources, around 30 Maoists swooped down on the mobile tower belonging to a
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Maoists set ablaze the battery room of a mobile tower in the District on December 5, on the second day of their two-day Bharat Bandh (all India shutdown strike). According to sources, around 30 Maoists swooped down on the mobile tower belonging to a private cellular company in Kiang village, on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, under Mathili Police Limits in the midnight and set the battery room of the tower on fire. "The Maoists have not used any explosives to damage the mobile tower. No injury or casualty has been reported," said the Police.
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December - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on December 4 said that the Government will not withdraw operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), rather would go all out to neutralize the militant outfit headed by
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Nagaland Post reports that Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on December 4 said that the Government will not withdraw operations against the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), rather would go all out to neutralize the militant outfit headed by Champion R Sangma, who is now reportedly detained by authorities in Bangladesh.
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December - 5 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court on December 5 extended the custody of Dilip Singh alias N. Wangba ‘chief of external affairs’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) by four days
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court on December 5 extended the custody of Dilip Singh alias N. Wangba ‘chief of external affairs’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) by four days
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December - 5 
On December 5, a group of Maoists assaulted five Girijans at Terapalli village in Chintapalli mandal for allegedly brewing illicit liquor and Korukonda area committee secretary Narendra addressed a public meeting held there later.
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On December 5, a group of Maoists assaulted five Girijans at Terapalli village in Chintapalli mandal for allegedly brewing illicit liquor and Korukonda area committee secretary Narendra addressed a public meeting held there later.
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December - 5 
Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts in Karnah Sector near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara District in the night of December 4, official said on December 5, according to Daily Excelsior. The post where the firing took place is located clos
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Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts in Karnah Sector near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara District in the night of December 4, official said on December 5, according to Daily Excelsior. The post where the firing took place is located close to the civilian area, the official added. The Army retailed the firing with small weapons and the exchange lasted for few minutes. No loss of life or injuries was reported from either side. However, a roof top of a mosque was damaged on the Indian side of the LoC in the firing, the official said.
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December - 5 
Police found posters calling for mass support to the bandh suspected to be put up by Maoists in Galudih in East Singhbhum District on December 5, reports The Times of India. The posters urging the people to support the bandh were found pasted in the
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Police found posters calling for mass support to the bandh suspected to be put up by Maoists in Galudih in East Singhbhum District on December 5, reports The Times of India. The posters urging the people to support the bandh were found pasted in the Subash Chowk area in Galudih.
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December - 5 
Reports indicate that a number of militants from Kashmir Valley and others parts of the State, including undivided Doda District and twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region, have also managed to get passports in Pakistan and were
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Reports indicate that a number of militants from Kashmir Valley and others parts of the State, including undivided Doda District and twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region, have also managed to get passports in Pakistan and were awaiting an opportunity to fly either to Dhaka in Bangladesh or Kathmandu in Nepal to cross over to India to reach Jammu and Kashmir. Preliminary questioning of a militant, Zahoor Ahmed of Baramulla, who was arrested at Railway Station in Jammu along with his Pakistani wife and two children on December 3, has revealed that a number of militants, who had been putting up in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for past several years, have managed to get passports (both genuine or fake) with the help of Pakistan Army, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and militants ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfits, who yielded considerable influence in the corridors of power in Pakistan.
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December - 5 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) personnel and Bihar Police on December 5 arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist of the module led by Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmed Siddi Bappa alias Imran from Purnia in Bihar, according to Hindustan Times. Rad
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) personnel and Bihar Police on December 5 arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist of the module led by Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmed Siddi Bappa alias Imran from Purnia in Bihar, according to Hindustan Times. Radicalised in Salafi mosques of north Bihar, Farooq along with Bhatkal, Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui and Gayur Ahmad Jamal were the four persons directly involved in 2010 Chinnaswamy stadium bombing in Bangalore. While Farooq and Bhatkal planned the bombing in Tumkur in Karnataka, Siddiqui and Jamal joined them from Delhi and Bihar via Mumbai to strike on the cricket ground.
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December - 5 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Meghachandra Singh alias Loitomba, during an operation launched at Umathel area in Thoubal District on December 5.
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as Meghachandra Singh alias Loitomba, during an operation launched at Umathel area in Thoubal District on December 5.
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December - 5 
The second day of the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protesting the killing of top Maoist leader Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji evoked a lukewarm response in the State, reports The I
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The second day of the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protesting the killing of top Maoist leader Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji evoked a lukewarm response in the State, reports The Indian Express. Government establishments and offices were closed, but no untoward incident was reported in the State and the bandh passed off peacefully. The bandh partially impacted life in Jungle Mahal (West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura districts). Banks, schools, post offices and government offices were shut. Commercial establishments downed shutters while vehicles stayed off roads in West Midnapore.
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December - 5 
Times of India reports that the number of tourists visiting Kashmir Valley so far in 2011 has surpassed the nearly seven lakh mark set before the eruption of militancy in the State in 1990. "In the history of Kashmir, we have not witnessed so many to
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Times of India reports that the number of tourists visiting Kashmir Valley so far in 2011 has surpassed the nearly seven lakh mark set before the eruption of militancy in the State in 1990. "In the history of Kashmir, we have not witnessed so many tourists. Even during the pre-militancy years we would receive a maximum of seven lakh tourists. This year we have received a record number of tourists," Tourism minister Nawang Rigzin Jora said. Although Jora did not reveal the exact number of the tourists, according to officials the number had crossed a million.
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December - 5 
Troops in the night of December 5 thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of five Pakistani militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi sector of Poonch District forcing the militants, equipped with weapons, to retrieve despite heavy firing b
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Troops in the night of December 5 thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of five Pakistani militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mandi sector of Poonch District forcing the militants, equipped with weapons, to retrieve despite heavy firing brought down on forward Indian positions by Pakistani troops, reports Daily Excelsior. "As soon as the Army started firing to thwart the infiltration attempt, Pakistan Army from their forwards posts of 816, Machi Morha and Jorha Darkhat fired rockets and then started firing targeting Indian posts of PU-I and PU-II in an apparent attempt to divert their attention and abet the ultras to cross into this side’’, sources said. "Firing by our troops was aimed at only eliminating or capturing the militants alive if they managed to intrude into this side. However, effective firing by the Army forced the militants to retrieve to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from where they had been launched by their commanders’’, they said, adding that the intrusion bid was foiled by the troops. In the morning of December 6, troops conducted a search operation in forward areas but no trace of militants was found. There were no casualties or damage on Indian side in firing by the militants and Pakistan Army, sources said. In 2009-11, 117 cease-fire violations were reported along the LoC, of which 28 were in 2009, 44 in 2010 and 45 between January and November 2011. Nine Security Force personnel were killed and around 52 injured in various firing incidents reported in 2008-11 along the International Border. Besides, two civilian porters were killed in cross LoC firing during this period.
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December - 5 
Two mobile towers belonging to a private company was blown up in Haidar Nagar and Hussainabad blocks in Palamu District, reports The Pioneer. Only after a guitar bomb was triggered by the Police, the situation could be brought under control. No casua
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Two mobile towers belonging to a private company was blown up in Haidar Nagar and Hussainabad blocks in Palamu District, reports The Pioneer. Only after a guitar bomb was triggered by the Police, the situation could be brought under control. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 5 
Vehicular traffic came to a halt and markets remained shut in several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested regions of the State on second day of the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down strike) called by the Maoists, reports Zee News. I
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Vehicular traffic came to a halt and markets remained shut in several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested regions of the State on second day of the Bharat Bandh (all India shut down strike) called by the Maoists, reports Zee News. Impact of the bandh was felt in several places of Maoist-infested Districts like Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati, Sundargarh and Kandhamal. Passengers faced a tough time as buses and other vehicles remained off the roads in most Maoist-hit areas including Malkangiri, Rayagada and Sundargarh for the second day on December 5, Police said. Shops and business establishments remained closed in Kalimela, Motu, Padia and Chitrakonda areas of Malkangiri District and remote places and areas bordering Jharkhand in Sundargarh District, they said.
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December - 6 
A Delhi court on December 8 remanded suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Aftab Alam alias Farooq, a Pakistai, arrested from Bihar on December 6 for his alleged role in various blasts across the country, to seven days' police custody, reports
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A Delhi court on December 8 remanded suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Aftab Alam alias Farooq, a Pakistai, arrested from Bihar on December 6 for his alleged role in various blasts across the country, to seven days' police custody, reports The Indian Express. The police sought his custody, saying he needs to be thoroughly interrogated to track his terror network and arrest his other accomplices.
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December - 6 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 6 abducted wife and son of a businessman, Binod Bansal, from Sonari in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The abducted mother and son were identified as Padma and Par
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 6 abducted wife and son of a businessman, Binod Bansal, from Sonari in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The abducted mother and son were identified as Padma and Parash respectively
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December - 6 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with Police near Dhivra Police Station in Aurangabad District in the evening of December 6, reports the . Hundreds of armed Maoists fired at the premises of Dhivra Police
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with Police near Dhivra Police Station in Aurangabad District in the evening of December 6, reports the . Hundreds of armed Maoists fired at the premises of Dhivra Police Station prompting the policemen to return fire, Superintendent of Police Sidharth Kumar Jain said. There was no report of casualty from either side, Jain said.
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December - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres conducted a public meeting at Busiputtu in Muchingput in Visakhapatnam District on December 6 as part of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) weekly celebrations and decorated the weekly ma
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres conducted a public meeting at Busiputtu in Muchingput in Visakhapatnam District on December 6 as part of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) weekly celebrations and decorated the weekly market with red flags and posters, reports The Times of India. Police believe east division head Ganesh, ‘commanders’ of the area committees of Galikonda and Korukonda, Krishna and Narender could be camping in the border areas and planning a major strike in retaliation to the killing of Maoist leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji.
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December - 6 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on December 6 said there has been fall in militancy-related incidents in 2011 in the State with the overall improvement of security situation. "There has been decrease in militancy-related incidents in t
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on December 6 said there has been fall in militancy-related incidents in 2011 in the State with the overall improvement of security situation. "There has been decrease in militancy-related incidents in the State. As compared to 350 such cases in 2010 in a period of 11 months, 185 incidents were reported this year till November- end," Khoda told reporters. He said there is roughly 47-48 per cent decline in incidents of violence in 2011 as compared to 2010.
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December - 6 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, however, maintained the infiltration bids were still being made from across the border and instructions were being given to them (militants) to enter the State. He also asserted that there are still tra
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda, however, maintained the infiltration bids were still being made from across the border and instructions were being given to them (militants) to enter the State. He also asserted that there are still training camps working across the border where militants get the armed training. He said there has been no "intentional and capability changes" from across the border and "continuous infiltration attempts" were being made by the perpetrators of terrorism.
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December - 6 
IBN Live reports that unidentified militants on December 6 abducted and subsequently killed former ‘Lakhimpur District President’ of All Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) Khalilur Rahman in Lakhimpur District.
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IBN Live reports that unidentified militants on December 6 abducted and subsequently killed former ‘Lakhimpur District President’ of All Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) Khalilur Rahman in Lakhimpur District.
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December - 6 
Maoists blocked the area by putting tree logs across the road, disrupting traffic, in the District. Padampur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), N C Dansena, said Maoists have put logs on the road at Malda and Jharmunda, between Padampur and Paikma
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Maoists blocked the area by putting tree logs across the road, disrupting traffic, in the District. Padampur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), N C Dansena, said Maoists have put logs on the road at Malda and Jharmunda, between Padampur and Paikmal, by cutting roadside trees. Public transport remained completely off the road on December 6, due to the blockade. Police said steps are being taken to clear the road.
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December - 6 
Maoists set ablaze a mobile tower of a private telecommunication company at Maduaha village under Sakra Police Station in Muzaffarpur District, reports IBN Live
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Maoists set ablaze a mobile tower of a private telecommunication company at Maduaha village under Sakra Police Station in Muzaffarpur District, reports IBN Live
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December - 6 
Minister of State for Home and Urban Development Nasir Aslam Wani on December 6 announced the forthcoming polls to various municipal corporations and committees in Jammu and Kashmir would be held March 2012, reports Twocircles.com. He said the munici
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Minister of State for Home and Urban Development Nasir Aslam Wani on December 6 announced the forthcoming polls to various municipal corporations and committees in Jammu and Kashmir would be held March 2012, reports Twocircles.com. He said the municipal elections would be held on party basis unlike the earlier panchayat polls held on non-party basis with contestants joining the fray as individuals and not as representatives of any political party. The civic polls would be held for the two municipal corporations of Jammu and Srinagar and all municipal committees of the State. He said seats have been increased from 68 to 75 for Srinagar Municipal Corporation and from 72 to 75 for the Jammu Municipal Corporation.
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December - 6 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) cautioned that the recent statement of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Imphal on December 3 committing to the untenable status quo of the so-called territorial integrity of Manipur
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) cautioned that the recent statement of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to Imphal on December 3 committing to the untenable status quo of the so-called territorial integrity of Manipur and other North Eastern states is a serious cause for concern as it may adversely affect the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process, reports The Sangai Express. The NSCN-IM said the entire Naga people are shocked and viewed his statement a u-turn to the commitment of seeking the Indo-Naga solution outside the box and walk the extra mile to seek an honorable political solution in the shortest possible time.
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December - 6 
Nearly 260 schools have been destroyed in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States in the last five years, a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) report said, reports IBN Live. In another re
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Nearly 260 schools have been destroyed in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States in the last five years, a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) report said, reports IBN Live. In another report on violence faced by educational institutions globally, UNESCO has cited various examples of Naxal violence including destruction of 11 schools in Jharkhand and nine schools in Bihar between January and July 2009. The MHA, in its report, said the highest number of schools hit by Naxal violence was in Chhattisgarh, followed by Jharkhand. While the figure in Chhattisgarh was 131, it was 63 in Jharkhand. 46 schools were destroyed by the Maoists in Bihar between 2006 and November, 2011. In 2009, a total of 71 schools were attacked by the Naxals in six Maoist-hit States -- Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Altogether 59 schools were destroyed by the Naxals in 2006, 43 in 2007, 25 in 2008, 39 in 2010 and 21 in 2011 (till November), it said. In its worldwide report - Education under Attack, 2010, UNESCO said that in the whole of 2009, at least 50 schools were attacked in Jharkhand and Bihar as part of Naxals violence. Maoists also torched the house of a para-teacher in Chowka, Jharkhand, and beat him up, it said. In April 2009, a boy in Mandar, Jharkhand, was reported to have been tortured for refusing to join the Naxalites' children's brigade. In Bihar, four schools were blown up, the UNESCO said.
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December - 6 
Over 500 people including 124 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in 1,476 attacks carried out by Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] in various States affected by Left Wing Extremism till November this year, reports Outlook India. According to lates
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Over 500 people including 124 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in 1,476 attacks carried out by Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists] in various States affected by Left Wing Extremism till November this year, reports Outlook India. According to latest Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data, out of the total of 513 deaths, the highest of 182 were in Chhattisgarh, followed by 137 in Jharkhand, 50 in Maharashtra, 49 each in Bihar and Odisha, and 40 in West Bengal among others. It said that Naxals carried out 1,476 attacks targeting various government and private installations, killing 389 civilians and 124 SF personnel. Law enforcement agencies have arrested 1,728 Naxals, recovered 546 arms and 344 Maoists surrendered during the eleven months. There were 219 incidents in which Left wing extremists targeted industries, railways, telephone exchange towers, power plants, mines, panchayat bhawans (buildings of village level local self-government institutions) and school building among others. Of these, basic transport infrastructure like roads in Naxal areas bore the brunt with 119 strikes, followed by 31 attacks on telephone towers, 23 on railways properties, 21 school buildings and 12 on economic installations including uranium mines and pipe lines.
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December - 6 
Police agencies and paramilitary forces in the country, including in Andhra Pradesh, are facing a serious canine crunch. Sniffer dogs used in anti-terror and anti-Maoist operations to detect explosives are in great demand, but there are just not enou
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Police agencies and paramilitary forces in the country, including in Andhra Pradesh, are facing a serious canine crunch. Sniffer dogs used in anti-terror and anti-Maoist operations to detect explosives are in great demand, but there are just not enough of them trained and ready to be deployed. Requests are pending with the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Police Intelligence Security Wing Dog Training Centre from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police of Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
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December - 6 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on December 6 asked the Central Government to replace former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief PC Haldar with a politician as the interlocutor. This comes after Ministry of Home Affai
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on December 6 asked the Central Government to replace former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief PC Haldar with a politician as the interlocutor. This comes after Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials asked the outfit to seek the solution to its demand for a separate state at the political level.
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December - 6 
Regarding the detention of Jibon Moran ‘second-in-command’ of ULFA-ATF, Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “Myanmarese authorities have conveyed to the MEA (ministry of external affairs) about
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Regarding the detention of Jibon Moran ‘second-in-command’ of ULFA-ATF, Shambu Singh, Joint Secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “Myanmarese authorities have conveyed to the MEA (ministry of external affairs) about the arrest of two Indian journalists from Myanmar-China border, but said there has been no arrest of any person by the name of Jibon Moran”.
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December - 6 
SFs also arrested a UNLF cadre identified as Nanao alias Rome alias Chamjaba in Changamdabi under Yairipok Police station in Imphal East District on December 6, The Telegraph reports. A .32 carbine and a magazine were seized from him.
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SFs also arrested a UNLF cadre identified as Nanao alias Rome alias Chamjaba in Changamdabi under Yairipok Police station in Imphal East District on December 6, The Telegraph reports. A .32 carbine and a magazine were seized from him.
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December - 6 
Taking strong exception to the Government’s failure to fulfill even minor demands of the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) which was agreed upon as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the State Government, a meeting
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Taking strong exception to the Government’s failure to fulfill even minor demands of the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) which was agreed upon as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the State Government, a meeting of the SHDDC was held on December 6 at Kangpokpi in Senapati District. After holding consultative meetings of SHDDC sub-committees, another meeting would be held on December 16. The December 16 meeting would decide whether or not the suspended agitation would be resumed, SHDDC secretary Tonghen Kipgen conveyed.
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December - 6 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a bridge on National Highway Number 30, that connects the Bastar region to the State capital on December 6, by triggering a powerful landmine blast, reports IBN Live. The bridge i
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a bridge on National Highway Number 30, that connects the Bastar region to the State capital on December 6, by triggering a powerful landmine blast, reports IBN Live. The bridge is at Kondagaon on National Highway Number 30 in Bastar District, around 210 kilometres south of Raipur. "It was a massive blast that ripped through the bridge. The traffic on the key national highway, Number 30, was blocked for hours after the blast but was resumed later," Bastar's Superintendent of Police Ratanlal Dangi said.
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December - 6 
The New Indian Express reports that Charla Police on December 6 recovered a 5 kilogram land-mine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Gogubaka-Rallagudem road in Khammam District and defused it.
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The New Indian Express reports that Charla Police on December 6 recovered a 5 kilogram land-mine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Gogubaka-Rallagudem road in Khammam District and defused it.
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December - 6 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 6 arrested three militants of Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF) - Someswar Soren, Rabiram Soren and Sunil Hasda - in two different operations in Gossaigaon and Kachugaon in Kokrajhar District.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 6 arrested three militants of Adivasi Dragon Fighters (ADF) - Someswar Soren, Rabiram Soren and Sunil Hasda - in two different operations in Gossaigaon and Kachugaon in Kokrajhar District. SFs recovered one hand-grenade, one 7.65mm pistol, five rounds of ammunition, two country-made 7.62mm rifles, four bullets of 7.62 calibre and demand notes.
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December - 6 
The Telegraph reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres are intimidating the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) members in Williamnagar East Garo Hills under the order of their ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira. The ANVC is
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The Telegraph reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres are intimidating the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) members in Williamnagar East Garo Hills under the order of their ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira. The ANVC is under ceasefire since 2004 and its leaders wanted the Government to take note of the frequent threats to the outfit’s cadres in Garo hills.
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December - 6 
Unidentified Persons abducted a small tea grower, Pranab Goswami, from the Ambikapur area under the Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified Persons abducted a small tea grower, Pranab Goswami, from the Ambikapur area under the Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 7 
A chowkidar, identified as Soram Ibomcha Singh, of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme was allegedly abducted from Irilbung Awangching along with his son, identified as Geetchandra Singh, by some suspected Sunil Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party
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A chowkidar, identified as Soram Ibomcha Singh, of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme was allegedly abducted from Irilbung Awangching along with his son, identified as Geetchandra Singh, by some suspected Sunil Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Sunil Meitei) militants in connection with a ransom demand on December 7.
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December - 7 
A group of 15 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked workers at a road construction site and set ablaze their cycles at Bataloka village under Patamda police station in East Singhbhum District on December 7, reports Th
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A group of 15 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked workers at a road construction site and set ablaze their cycles at Bataloka village under Patamda police station in East Singhbhum District on December 7, reports The Telegraph. At least three workers were severely injured in the Maoist attack. Work on the road project, being conducted under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), has been suspended after the attack.
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December - 7 
Ahead of the International Human Rights Day (December 10), the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of People's Liberation Army (PLA) has called upon all the people of Manipur to understand their inherent rights. A statement issued
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Ahead of the International Human Rights Day (December 10), the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), the political wing of People's Liberation Army (PLA) has called upon all the people of Manipur to understand their inherent rights. A statement issued by the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’ T Leisemba categorically stated that all the people of Manipur have the rights to snatch back their freedom which was allegedly forfeited by the Government of India.
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December - 7 
Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma expressed confidence that his Government will effectively tackle militancy in the Garo Hills and ensure lasting and sustainable peace in the State in general. The CM said his Government was keen on a "long-term soluti
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Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma expressed confidence that his Government will effectively tackle militancy in the Garo Hills and ensure lasting and sustainable peace in the State in general. The CM said his Government was keen on a "long-term solution" and was taking steps to prevent mushrooming of militant outfits.
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December - 7 
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on December 7 said that “The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 cannot be fully lifted from the entire State”, Kanglaonline reports. The act was lifted from seven segments of the Imphal Municipal council since 2004, wh
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on December 7 said that “The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 cannot be fully lifted from the entire State”, Kanglaonline reports. The act was lifted from seven segments of the Imphal Municipal council since 2004, while the act remained at the other parts of the State.
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December - 7 
Coming out hard against the recent statement of Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that the Centre is committed to the territorial integrity of Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC) has banned all works on the Jiribam-Tupul rail line for two months
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Coming out hard against the recent statement of Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh that the Centre is committed to the territorial integrity of Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC) has banned all works on the Jiribam-Tupul rail line for two months with effect from December 16, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 7 
IBN Live reports that on December 7, the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), V Dinesh Reddy, asserted that anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State would be intensified. He further intimated that an unman
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IBN Live reports that on December 7, the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), V Dinesh Reddy, asserted that anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State would be intensified. He further intimated that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fitted with powerful surveillance cameras would be pressed into service from February 2012 to track the movement of Maoists. The DGP had earlier on September 25, 2011 also informed about the induction of a UAV which was then to be operated from Madurpudi air-base in Rajahmundry District.
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December - 7 
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been given extra Police security following suspected threats to the cricketer from Maoists and terrorists, reports Daily Bhaskar. According to an unnamed Police official, the security has been beefed up
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Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been given extra Police security following suspected threats to the cricketer from Maoists and terrorists, reports Daily Bhaskar. According to an unnamed Police official, the security has been beefed up following intelligence inputs. The department is taking appropriate measures to protect the cricketer, the official said.
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December - 7 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top cadre of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Senapati District. The NSCN-IM cadre has been identified as ‘major’ S Johnson, who is stated to be the Seco
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top cadre of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Senapati District. The NSCN-IM cadre has been identified as ‘major’ S Johnson, who is stated to be the Second in Command of the Oklong camp of the NSCN-IM.
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December - 7 
Militants hurled a grenade towards a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle on the National Highway at Goriwan near Bijbehara in Anantnag District in evening of December 7. The grenade missed the intended target and fell on the road resulting in the injuries
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Militants hurled a grenade towards a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle on the National Highway at Goriwan near Bijbehara in Anantnag District in evening of December 7. The grenade missed the intended target and fell on the road resulting in the injuries to one Abdul Gani Bhat.
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December - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that former militants under the banner of Joint Action Coordination Committee (JACC) will launch an indefinite blockade of National Highway (NH)-44[Assam-Agartala road] for implementation of four demands namely economic rehabili
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Nagaland Post reports that former militants under the banner of Joint Action Coordination Committee (JACC) will launch an indefinite blockade of National Highway (NH)-44[Assam-Agartala road] for implementation of four demands namely economic rehabilitation of 4,100 surrendered militants, providing houses under the Indira Awas Yojna (IAY), withdrawal of pending cases, and providing security to the leaders of the former militants.
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December - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that various Naga militant factions impose taxes on all and sundry-State Government, private business and people- which has been pegged at around a whopping INR 1300 crore each year. The known yet untold story was reported in de
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Nagaland Post reports that various Naga militant factions impose taxes on all and sundry-State Government, private business and people- which has been pegged at around a whopping INR 1300 crore each year. The known yet untold story was reported in depth by Tehelka Magazine based on a ‘research’ conducted by its reporter Jimi Dey Gabriel titled ‘WAGES OF WAR’ posted on the Tehelka.com website. According to the report, when asked about this by Tehelka, Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L Imchen said, “I won’t subscribe to that view, but perhaps there is some truth in it.” He said, “It is not the only factor, though I don’t deny the link. It is not absolute, but some people patronize them.” Asked how tax collection from Government employees continues unhindered, Imchen said, “Unfortunately, some government employees are collaborating with the underground groups. We have been taking certain steps, but I don’t think it would be appropriate to discuss my strategy with the media.”
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December - 7 
Nearly 25 Maoist cadres were present at meeting in Terapalli on December 7, which is about five kilometres from Annavaram Police Station in Visakhapatnam District. Maoists warned the Governments in the State and the Centre against going ahead with ba
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Nearly 25 Maoist cadres were present at meeting in Terapalli on December 7, which is about five kilometres from Annavaram Police Station in Visakhapatnam District. Maoists warned the Governments in the State and the Centre against going ahead with bauxite mining in the Agency area and said they would fight to protect the interests of the tribals. A 45-year-old unidentified Maoist leader with his head covered with a cloth addressed the tribals for more than one hour and urged them to join PLGA, the Maoist military wing, in fighting the brutal Government. He warned Police informers and threatened them with dire consequences. No big leaders of east division or Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) were present at the meeting.
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December - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 7 arrested one militant of Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Ranjan Daimary), identified as Ashish Boro, from Kacheripara village in Udalguri District, reports The Telegraph. SFs r
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 7 arrested one militant of Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Ranjan Daimary), identified as Ashish Boro, from Kacheripara village in Udalguri District, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a 9mm pistol and a magazine from him.
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December - 7 
SFs also and arrested a top civil wing functionary of Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) identified as J Singson in Motbung area. J Singson is the chief administrative officer of the KRF and is actively involved in the financing, administration, recruit
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SFs also and arrested a top civil wing functionary of Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) identified as J Singson in Motbung area. J Singson is the chief administrative officer of the KRF and is actively involved in the financing, administration, recruitment and extortion activities of KRF.
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December - 7 
SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Nullian forest in Sheendara area of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the natural hideout included two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), 14 UBGL grenades and 208 rounds of AK-47. Another hideout
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SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Nullian forest in Sheendara area of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the natural hideout included two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers (UBGLs), 14 UBGL grenades and 208 rounds of AK-47. Another hideout of the militants was neutralized at Chorgala in Kalakote tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District. Recoveries made included one pistol along with one magazine and one round, 94 rounds of AK-47, one Thuraya satellite telephone and an ammunition pouch.
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December - 7 
Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants on December 7 abducted four civilians - two truck drivers and two labourers - from Jaipur area in Cachar District, reports The Telegraph.
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Suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants on December 7 abducted four civilians - two truck drivers and two labourers - from Jaipur area in Cachar District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 7 
Suspected United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militant armed with sharp weapons attacked and seriously injured six people at Jagun in Tinsukia Distict on December 7.
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Suspected United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militant armed with sharp weapons attacked and seriously injured six people at Jagun in Tinsukia Distict on December 7.
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December - 7 
The Adilabad District Police sounded a high alert on December 7 after the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) deputy director, Sarveshwar Reddy received complaints from tribal women of Vankathan village in Uttnoor mandal (administrative unit)
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The Adilabad District Police sounded a high alert on December 7 after the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) deputy director, Sarveshwar Reddy received complaints from tribal women of Vankathan village in Uttnoor mandal (administrative unit) in the District that Police officers belonging to combing operations teams were allegedly harassing them to provide information about the Maoists, reports The New Indian Express.
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December - 7 
The decision of the United Naga Council (UNC) to ban all activities related to the ongoing Rail line project from Jiribam to Imphal via Tupul, has been conveyed to Central Government leaders by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh. UNC had threatened to disr
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The decision of the United Naga Council (UNC) to ban all activities related to the ongoing Rail line project from Jiribam to Imphal via Tupul, has been conveyed to Central Government leaders by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh. UNC had threatened to disrupt the Rail line project in protest against the recent statement of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is committed to protecting Manipur’s territorial integrity.
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December - 7 
The MHA, in response to another Parliament question, listed Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP), Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), People's Democratic Front of India (PDFI) and Democratic Students Union (DSU) as some of the fr
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The MHA, in response to another Parliament question, listed Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP), Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), People's Democratic Front of India (PDFI) and Democratic Students Union (DSU) as some of the front organizations of the CPI-Maoist that are active in Delhi. Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh, in his written response, also said: "The CPI (Maoist) operates in Delhi through the Delhi City Committee of the outfit. Besides the CPI (Maoist), several other left wing extremist groups - including CPML-New Democracy as well as CPML-Liberation - are active in Delhi". Although Singh admitted that no inputs are available to indicate that 'Sleeper Cells' of Naxalites are functional in Delhi, he said activities of the Delhi City Committee and these front organizations of CPI-Maoist were being closely monitored. The Ministry also informed the Rajya Sabha that the CPI-Maoist has developed "close fraternal ties with certain north-east insurgent groups like the Manipur-based RPF/PLA as part of their 'Strategic United Front' (SUF) against the Indian State. "They are constantly making efforts to incorporate more insurgent groups in the SUF. Government has alerted the states concerned of the north-east in this regard. It is also monitoring the situation closely", said Singh.
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December - 7 
The Nagaland Post reports that Border Security Force (BSF) will ask its Bangladesh counterparts during a meeting between senior officials of BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Shillong, scheduled to be held from December 12 to15, to dismantle h
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The Nagaland Post reports that Border Security Force (BSF) will ask its Bangladesh counterparts during a meeting between senior officials of BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Shillong, scheduled to be held from December 12 to15, to dismantle hideouts set up by militants from India’s Northeast in Bangladesh. A BSF official told reporters in Agartala, “Though BGB and Bangladeshi security forces have already taken some action against the Indian militants taking shelter in their territory, there are over 50 camps (of northeast militants) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of southeast Bangladesh and Sylhet besides other regions.”
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December - 7 
The Sangai Express reports that insurgent groups in the Northeast are procuring arms in China and some other South East Asian countries before smuggling them into India through Myanmar and Bangladesh, Government said on December 7. “There are reports
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The Sangai Express reports that insurgent groups in the Northeast are procuring arms in China and some other South East Asian countries before smuggling them into India through Myanmar and Bangladesh, Government said on December 7. “There are reports that insurgent outfits operating in the Northeastern States of India have been procuring arms through arms smugglers based in Yunnan province of China, Myanmar and South East Asian countries,” Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said in Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament of India). Weapons in small consignments are then transported either via Myanmar or Bangladesh to India, he said. The Minister said India has raised its concern with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh from time to time through diplomatic channels on the issue of reported smuggling of arms through their territories. To check smuggling across the Indo-Myanmar border, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Myanmar in January 1994 for maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas. “Central government has stepped up vigilance and surveillance along the border. The security forces along the border have been suitably sensitised regarding arms smuggling by insurgents and regular patrolling along the border areas is being carried out,” he said.
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December - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that Imphal West District Police arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, identified as ‘major’ Gaithourung alias Gaithoumei Rongmei (26) and Kabidung Rongmei (20), were arrested from
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The Shillong Times reports that Imphal West District Police arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, identified as ‘major’ Gaithourung alias Gaithoumei Rongmei (26) and Kabidung Rongmei (20), were arrested from B.T. Road near Shamu Makhong from the District on December 7. They had joined the outfit in 2002 and got military training in 2006 at Agroman camp in Jiribam, Imphal East. They are working under the command of one Neithenel.
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December - 7 
The Telegraph reports that following the reported arrest of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma in Bangladesh, Police have stepped up hunt for ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Sohan D. Shira, to neutralise it once and
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The Telegraph reports that following the reported arrest of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma in Bangladesh, Police have stepped up hunt for ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Sohan D. Shira, to neutralise it once and for all. It is Shira who often interacted with the outfit’s cadres operating from makeshift camps in Garo hills. Shira also keeps in touch with arms dealers of the region to purchase arms and ammunition for the outfit. A senior Police official said the GNLA could be neutralised only if the Police could arrest or eliminate Shira, as Sangma did not have much say in the operational matters of the outfit.
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December - 7 
The Union Cabinet on December 7 approved the proposal to extend the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), a scheme meant for carrying out development works in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-affected Districts through local administration - to 18 more Districts
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The Union Cabinet on December 7 approved the proposal to extend the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), a scheme meant for carrying out development works in Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism]-affected Districts through local administration - to 18 more Districts with Andhra Pradesh getting one-third of it as "peace dividend", reports The Times of India. The scheme will now be implemented in 78 districts across nine Naxal-affected States from the next fiscal (2012-13). The latest approval will extend it to six Districts (Vishakhapatnam, East Godavari, Warangal, Karimnagar, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram) in Andhra Pradesh; three Districts each of Jharkhand (Ranchi, Giridih and Khunti) and Odisha (three including Ganjam and Nayagarh); two each in West Bengal (Bankura and Purulia); Bihar (Munger and Kaimur) and Uttar Pradesh (Mirjapur and Chandauli).
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December - 7 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 7, identified 23 active Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfits – other than the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – and disclosed their names for the first time that have been operati
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 7, identified 23 active Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfits – other than the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – and disclosed their names for the first time that have been operating in different States, reports The Times of India.
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December - 7 
The US-based Kashmiri separatist leader and head of Kashmiri American Council (KAC) Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai on December 7 pleaded guilty to federal charges of spying for the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and illegally lobbying the Congress to influe
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The US-based Kashmiri separatist leader and head of Kashmiri American Council (KAC) Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai on December 7 pleaded guilty to federal charges of spying for the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and illegally lobbying the Congress to influence the American policy on Kashmir, according to Daily Excelsior. Pleading before the US Eastern District Court of Virginia, Fai, pleaded guilty and agreed to the charges of federal prosecutors that he received at least USD 3.5 million from ISI between 1990 to 2011 causing revenue losses to the US Government to the tune of USD 200,000 to 400,000. Fai agreed before the court that he was in direct contact with the ISI officials including the head of its security directorate. He conceded receiving talking points from ISI regarding what to say and write. He agreed that he received directions from ISI with regard to which specific individuals to invite for KAC conferences. Fai has consented to forfeit all four bank accounts in his name or in the name of KAC totalling about USD 140,000. He also agreed before the court that he had send to the ISI annual budget of the KAC for approval. Fai continues to be under house arrest till the time of his sentencing. His sentencing is scheduled for March 9. Fai was arrested on spying charges on July 19 and then put under house arrest.
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December - 7 
Unidentified militants in the night of December 6 abducted and later killed a tractor driver, Mushtaq Ahmad Ganaie, 26, in Pulwama District, according to Daily Excelsior. The dead body was recovered from Hajan Payee in Pulwama on December 7.
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Unidentified militants in the night of December 6 abducted and later killed a tractor driver, Mushtaq Ahmad Ganaie, 26, in Pulwama District, according to Daily Excelsior. The dead body was recovered from Hajan Payee in Pulwama on December 7.
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December - 8 
A woman, Akli Devi, and a seven-year-old boy Kisna Bhora were killed in cross fire when a contractor, Udasan Nag, opened retaliatory fire at Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who fired at him near a petrol pump at Tirra village in G
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A woman, Akli Devi, and a seven-year-old boy Kisna Bhora were killed in cross fire when a contractor, Udasan Nag, opened retaliatory fire at Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who fired at him near a petrol pump at Tirra village in Gumla District on December 8, reports Hindustan Times.
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December - 8 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in the course of an anti-Maoist operation in Rajnandgaon District
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in the course of an anti-Maoist operation in Rajnandgaon District on December 8, reports IBN Live. The IED weighing eight kilograms was found lying three feet beneath the soil near a culvert in Hidder village in the District.
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December - 8 
ANI reports that Security Forces conducted an extensive search in Sheen Dara region of Poonch District on December 8 and seized arms and ammunition. The seizure included rounds of AK 47, 15 UBGL grenades and two UBGL Launchers, belonging to Lashkar-e
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ANI reports that Security Forces conducted an extensive search in Sheen Dara region of Poonch District on December 8 and seized arms and ammunition. The seizure included rounds of AK 47, 15 UBGL grenades and two UBGL Launchers, belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants.
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December - 8 
Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) ‘publicity in charge’ Arunodoi Dohotiya, on December 8 said that the “Indian forces”, particularly the personnel of the Commando Battalion for Rapid Action (CoBRA), are committing atrocities on innocent people in
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Anti-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) ‘publicity in charge’ Arunodoi Dohotiya, on December 8 said that the “Indian forces”, particularly the personnel of the Commando Battalion for Rapid Action (CoBRA), are committing atrocities on innocent people in upper Assam, particularly in the District of Tinsukia, reports The Assam Tribune. He further said that the outfit would not tolerate such atrocities on innocent people and if such acts are not stopped immediately, the “Indian citizens” living in Assam would have to face the consequences. According to information available with the security agencies, at least 40 cadres of the outfit are moving around in Tirap and Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh as well as in Majuli and Sadiya.
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December - 8 
Border security Force (BSF) arrested one Achik Special Dragon Party, a Bangladesh based outfit and former Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadre, identified as Kumen Sangma, while he was trying to infiltrate into India. According to the BSF, t
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Border security Force (BSF) arrested one Achik Special Dragon Party, a Bangladesh based outfit and former Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadre, identified as Kumen Sangma, while he was trying to infiltrate into India. According to the BSF, the arrested cadre has close connections with the GNLA and helps them in their trans-border activities.
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December - 8 
Chief Minister Arjun Munda on December 8 admitted a rise in [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Palamu division but added that the Garu incident in which 10 Policemen and a boy were killed should not be politicized, reports The Times of India.
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Chief Minister Arjun Munda on December 8 admitted a rise in [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Palamu division but added that the Garu incident in which 10 Policemen and a boy were killed should not be politicized, reports The Times of India.
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December - 8 
Chunaram Soren, hailing from Patharpara of Goaltore in West Midnapore District, on December 8 surrendered before the court claiming himself to be a squad member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. Chunaram Sor
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Chunaram Soren, hailing from Patharpara of Goaltore in West Midnapore District, on December 8 surrendered before the court claiming himself to be a squad member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. Chunaram Soren claimed that he was close to the slain Maoist leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji. Police, however, did not corroborate his claim.
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December - 8 
Core Group comprising top brass of all security and intelligence agencies reviewed security scenario in Jammu region, including the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), and chalked out a strategy to neutralize remaining 34 active
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Core Group comprising top brass of all security and intelligence agencies reviewed security scenario in Jammu region, including the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), and chalked out a strategy to neutralize remaining 34 active militants besides the Over Ground Workers (OGWs). The Core Group dwelt on a series of measures to choke funding to militant groups, including hawala (illegal money transfer) channels of the outfits as several agencies gave inputs that the militants continued to receive funds through different sources. "The Group devised a strategy to block funding to the militants pouring in from different channels including both national and international levels. Several agencies would co-ordinate the efforts to block hawala channels of the militants’’, sources said.
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December - 8 
Daijiworld reports that the investigating agencies have learnt from the arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants that the terrorists had been converting the Udupi town, so far known for its religious places, into a hub of explosives manufacture. The
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Daijiworld reports that the investigating agencies have learnt from the arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants that the terrorists had been converting the Udupi town, so far known for its religious places, into a hub of explosives manufacture. The six terrorists, who were arrested in November connection with blasts which went off at Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore, German Bakery in Pune, as well as New Delhi, are learnt to have told the officials that the terrorist outfits used to collect the items needed to manufacture explosives from Udupi. The arrested IM operative Farooq alias Nawab Alam alias Aftab Alam was indoctrinated and imparted training in terror activities in Pakistan where he stayed for six months and acquired expertise in handling of explosives and triggering blasts, Times of India reports. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) personnel and Bihar Police had arrested Aftab Alam on December 5.
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December - 8 
Daijiworld reports that the Kuremukh National Park Nagarika Samiti (KNPNS) said it is prepared to discharge the role as a mediator between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Government, if the Maoists are interested to join the
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Daijiworld reports that the Kuremukh National Park Nagarika Samiti (KNPNS) said it is prepared to discharge the role as a mediator between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Government, if the Maoists are interested to join the mainstream. Advisor to the Samiti, Nagesh Angeerasa, said in a press conference on December 8, that the Samiti members have respect for the Maoists, who have been fighting for the rights of landless villagers and tribals. He requested them to stop losing lives in their armed revolt against the Government, and join the mainstream on the lines of Maoists in Nepal.
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December - 8 
Economic Times reports that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is to get non-lethal weapons and ammunitions to deal with the mob during violent protests in the State in order to ensure zero causality and less injury to both sides. The use of non-lethal equ
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Economic Times reports that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is to get non-lethal weapons and ammunitions to deal with the mob during violent protests in the State in order to ensure zero causality and less injury to both sides. The use of non-lethal equipments and body protectors by Police in 2011 has resulted in zero death of civilians and security personnel. It has also resulted in less number of injuries during law and order disturbances in the State, Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said. "The new equipments include Blast Dispersal Cartridges (BDC), Vehicle mounted tear-smoke devices and Stun-lac grenades," he said, adding, "The supply is underway in addition to the other equipments which are already being used by the police in the past." The items ordered also include body protectors, polycarbonate shields, polycarbonate lathis, helmets and visors, bullet proof bunkers, pump action guns, water canons, anti-riot rifles, rubber pellets and plastic pellets. In addition to this, the State Police has also set up exclusive five law and order battalions to deal with protestors in Jammu and Kashmir. The training imparted to the troopers and officers in using non-lethal equipments would help them in controlling the situations without causing any damage to the human lives.
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December - 8 
Fearing retribution from Maoists for Kishanji's killing in an encounter on November 24, doors of Police Stations in Kolkata are being bolted from within by 11.30pm [local time] and opened not before 6.30am, reports Hindustan Times. "We have received
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Fearing retribution from Maoists for Kishanji's killing in an encounter on November 24, doors of Police Stations in Kolkata are being bolted from within by 11.30pm [local time] and opened not before 6.30am, reports Hindustan Times. "We have received intelligence inputs that the Maoists, in retaliation to Kishanji's death, will try to carry out strikes on police forces in and around Kolkata. So, all our units must be on full alert. We have to be extra careful in the present situation," Shibaji Ghosh, special commissioner of Kolkata Police, told Hindustan Times on December 7.
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December - 8 
Hindustan Times adds that the NIA has unearthed a hawala operation of front organisations of Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM for providing money to families of terror operatives killed all over India. The NIA has detected i
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Hindustan Times adds that the NIA has unearthed a hawala operation of front organisations of Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM for providing money to families of terror operatives killed all over India. The NIA has detected in the last few years a well-oiled hawala operation to tune of around INR one Billion. According to sources in the NIA, a part of the money received by HM operatives goes to certain separatist leaders in Kashmir and another chunk is devoted to fuel militancy. The NIA has registered two FIRs based on the information gathered by it. “The funds received from Pakistan are transferred to Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi and other places in India through the hawala channel by a front organisation of HM which goes by the name of Jammu & Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust (JKART),” states one of the FIRs. The JKART, according to the FIR, has its head office in Rawalpindi and branch offices in Islamabad and Muzzafarabad in PoK. The sources in the NIA said that Delhi had emerged as a major hub for this operation. Once money reaches the national capital, it is disbursed through conduits based in Jama Masjid, Lajpat Nagar and Bhogal areas. The NIA suspects the use of normal banking channels to disburse the money once it reaches Delhi. “The HM is getting significant funding from Pakistan based Hizb-e-Islami which led by Masood Sarfaraz. In case of LeT, the money is coming from the Gulf too,” said an NIA source.
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December - 8 
Interrogation of six suspected IM operatives, arrested recently for their alleged role in various terror attacks across India, reveals that Pune's [Maharashtra] famous Dagdusheth Halwai was also on their radar, reports rediff.com. It is also revealed
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Interrogation of six suspected IM operatives, arrested recently for their alleged role in various terror attacks across India, reveals that Pune's [Maharashtra] famous Dagdusheth Halwai was also on their radar, reports rediff.com. It is also revealed that the agenda of the refurbished Indian Mujahideen is targetting religious places, voicing the concerns of Pakistan and large-scale destruction
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December - 8 
Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to treat threats to the country’s economic security as a terrorist act and prosecute non-governmental organisations that divert funds to help terrorists and Naxalites under the anti-terror law. The move – that als
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Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to treat threats to the country’s economic security as a terrorist act and prosecute non-governmental organisations that divert funds to help terrorists and Naxalites under the anti-terror law. The move – that also counts dealing in counterfeit currency as a terror act - is part of the first set of changes to the anti-terror law – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) – that was last amended after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. In its new form, the Government has also decided to raise the duration of the ban on terrorist groups from two years to five years.
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December - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast occurred at administrative officers’ building, G.A. Colony in Wokha District on December 8. No casualties were reported. Sources said Gelatin sticks were used in the blast. Investigation is on for more
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Nagaland Post reports that a low-intensity blast occurred at administrative officers’ building, G.A. Colony in Wokha District on December 8. No casualties were reported. Sources said Gelatin sticks were used in the blast. Investigation is on for more clues about the blast.
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December - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that an Imphal-bound truck loaded with refine edible oil worth over INR one million from Guwahati was reportedly hijacked by suspected militants from a place between Purana Bazar and 4th mile area in Dimapur on December 8. The o
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Nagaland Post reports that an Imphal-bound truck loaded with refine edible oil worth over INR one million from Guwahati was reportedly hijacked by suspected militants from a place between Purana Bazar and 4th mile area in Dimapur on December 8. The owner of the truck Major Khul also confirmed that his vehicle went missing after paying “annual tax” of INR 20,000 to a Naga militant outfit. With the resumption the trucks plying along the highways between Nagaland and Manipur after the United Naga Council (UNC) lifted it economic blockade, many armed militant groups have reportedly started collecting their “tax” of various kinds.
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December - 8 
Security Forces have started a quiet hunt for Venugopal Rao, elder brother of slain Maoist leader Kishanji, "somewhere inside the forests of Belpahari" in the District, reports The Pioneer. According to a senior Police official, the search was starte
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Security Forces have started a quiet hunt for Venugopal Rao, elder brother of slain Maoist leader Kishanji, "somewhere inside the forests of Belpahari" in the District, reports The Pioneer. According to a senior Police official, the search was started following intelligence reports that Venugopal, alias Bhupathi, alias Sonu was hiding in Belpahari or Banspahari, reportedly, to revive lost contacts and rejuvenate the sagging organisational network of Maoists.
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December - 8 
Security Forces on December 8 neutralized a hideout of the militants at Thanpeer forest area of Mandi sector in Poonch District and recovered a consignment of arms, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included three anti-personn
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Security Forces on December 8 neutralized a hideout of the militants at Thanpeer forest area of Mandi sector in Poonch District and recovered a consignment of arms, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included three anti-personnel mines, one wireless set and 10 antennas.
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December - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) backed and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) based Jammu and Kashmir Affectees Relief Fund Trust (JKART) is funding terror in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Indian Express. The a
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) backed and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) based Jammu and Kashmir Affectees Relief Fund Trust (JKART) is funding terror in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Indian Express. The agency, which registered an FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), named two Pakistani nationals who are heading the JKART. Chairman of the trust Mahboob-ul-Haq and general secretary Masroor Dar have been named by the NIA in the FIR. The two are reportedly close to HM chief Syed Salahuddin and are responsible for transfer of money to their cadres in the Valley and PoK. The agency is learnt to have picked up a conversation where the two named in the FIR can be heard allegedly directing cadres to provide logistical support and money to terrorists in the Valley. Investigators allege that JKART has pumped in more than INR 800 million into the Valley in the name of relief and rehabilitation work, diverted to finance terror. Founded in 1990, the JKART runs a refugees camp in PoK. According to NIA’s FIR, in October the NIA received credible information about illegal funding by HM in J&K to mujahideen who are fighting against the Indian Security Forces. “Investigation so far has revealed that apart from banking channels, terrorists across the border have used hawala [illegal money transfer] channel and human couriers,” said a NIA official.
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December - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants killed the manager of a coal quarry, identified as Deep Roy, at Rajaju near Borsora in West Khasi Hills District on December 8. Police said it was difficult to point out whether Garo National Libera
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants killed the manager of a coal quarry, identified as Deep Roy, at Rajaju near Borsora in West Khasi Hills District on December 8. Police said it was difficult to point out whether Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were involved in the killing. However, the GNLA is active in all three Garo Hills District and are currently expanding their base to coal belts in West Khasi Hills.
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December - 8 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, were lynched by the people of Ludgo village in the District late on December 7. The villagers snatched the rifle and pistol from the PLFI cadres and
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist, were lynched by the people of Ludgo village in the District late on December 7. The villagers snatched the rifle and pistol from the PLFI cadres and handed them over to the Police. The PLFI cadres had reportedly gone to extort money from the villagers.
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December - 8 
Unearthing more anti-national links by the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on the plans by an accused in the Vagamon SIMI camp case with other anti-national activities, repor
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Unearthing more anti-national links by the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has zeroed in on the plans by an accused in the Vagamon SIMI camp case with other anti-national activities, reports IBN Live. Danish Riyaz, an operative of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and SIMI operative who is also the 34th accused in the Vagamon SIMI camp case, has been involved in a conspiracy to attack the judges of the Allahabad High Court who pronounced the verdict in the Ayodhya case. The NIA revealed that Danish had conducted a recce of the High Court building in Lucknow and the residences of the judges. According to the Vagamon SIMI camp case, a secret camp was held from December 9 to 12, 2007 to impart training to SIMI operatives in using arms and ammunition, manufacturing bombs and similar subversive weapons and physical training with an intention to wage war against the nation.
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December - 9 
A 40-member Greyhounds team of Andhra Pradesh Police had a narrow escape when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion at Lakkavarapupet in the GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District
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A 40-member Greyhounds team of Andhra Pradesh Police had a narrow escape when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion at Lakkavarapupet in the GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on December 9, reports The Times of India. The members of the Galikonda Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist is suspected to be behind the blast that took place at around 10.30 am when the Security Force (SF) personnel were coming from the Pedavalasa area, sources said. No one was injured in the incident. This is the first time after a gap of a year that the Maoists triggered a landmine in the District.
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December - 9 
A communication of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the CPI-Maoist mentioned that people are rallying for the formation of separate Telangana and the situation has to be used for building a revolutionary movement, reports Asian Age. Documents
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A communication of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the CPI-Maoist mentioned that people are rallying for the formation of separate Telangana and the situation has to be used for building a revolutionary movement, reports Asian Age. Documents pertaining to the 11 years after the formation of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and the CMC revealed that the Maoists are planning to convert PLGA into a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and guerrilla warfare into mobile warfare to make Dandakaranya and Bihar-Jharkhand liberated areas. The Maoists also vowed to avenge the killing of politburo member Kishanji, and said that he had worked hard to build up guerrilla squads in Dandakaranya.
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December - 9 
Another grenade blast occurred at the residence of the Heingang Block Youth Congress president, Ch Inaotombi, at Lairik Yengbam Salan Leirak in Imphal East District. No one was injured in the blast.
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Another grenade blast occurred at the residence of the Heingang Block Youth Congress president, Ch Inaotombi, at Lairik Yengbam Salan Leirak in Imphal East District. No one was injured in the blast.
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December - 9 
Intelligence sources said Ravikant, a tribal cadre of the CPI-Maoist, was appointed as the new ‘commander’ of the Sone-Ganga-Vindhyachal zone last week, replacing Munna Vishwakarma, who was made commander after the death of Birendra Yadav alias Rana,
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Intelligence sources said Ravikant, a tribal cadre of the CPI-Maoist, was appointed as the new ‘commander’ of the Sone-Ganga-Vindhyachal zone last week, replacing Munna Vishwakarma, who was made commander after the death of Birendra Yadav alias Rana, in Rohtas District in July 1, 2011, reports The Telegraph. Ravikant’s elevation to the post was announced at a meeting of the armed squad members in Rahel forest in Rohtas District on December 2 to mark the 11th anniversary of the formation of CPI-Maoist following the merger of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People’s War Group (PWG).
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December - 9 
One person was arrested on charges of plotting to attack the convoy of Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda during his visit to Lohardaga on December 7, reports IBN Live. "Lal Guddunath Sahadeo was arrested, and interrogation was on," Superintendent
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One person was arrested on charges of plotting to attack the convoy of Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda during his visit to Lohardaga on December 7, reports IBN Live. "Lal Guddunath Sahadeo was arrested, and interrogation was on," Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Kumar Singh said. Singh, however, claimed he did not know which outfit Sahadeo belonged to. Deputy SP Anil Kumar Jha said, "The police intercepted Sahadeo's telephonic conversation with Maoist ‘zonal-commander’ Ravindra Ganju about blowing up the Chief Minister's convoy during his visit to Lohardaga. He was arrested after two days of interrogation."
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December - 9 
Police on December 9 arrested one Ali Mohammad Wani, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, from Natipora Sangam village in Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three grenades and AK ammunition were recovered from the house in which he was living.
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Police on December 9 arrested one Ali Mohammad Wani, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, from Natipora Sangam village in Anantnag District, reports Daily Excelsior. Three grenades and AK ammunition were recovered from the house in which he was living.
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December - 9 
Pranab Goswami, a small tea grower who was abducted by suspected militants on December 6, was rescued from the residence of a local Journalist under Pengari Police Station in Digboi in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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Pranab Goswami, a small tea grower who was abducted by suspected militants on December 6, was rescued from the residence of a local Journalist under Pengari Police Station in Digboi in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 9 
Ranchi Express reports that the death toll in the December 3 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on independent Member of Parliament (MP) Inder Singh Namdhari in Latehar District increased to 12 on December 9 as another critically inj
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Ranchi Express reports that the death toll in the December 3 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on independent Member of Parliament (MP) Inder Singh Namdhari in Latehar District increased to 12 on December 9 as another critically injured trooper, identified as Prem Toppo, succumbed to his injuries.
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December - 9 
Security has been beefed up in the Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh following the threat by Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) to target Non-Assamese.
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Security has been beefed up in the Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh following the threat by Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) to target Non-Assamese.
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December - 9 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers from two construction sites in Pakri village in Jamui District on December 9, reports IBN Live. Some 50 heavily-armed Maoists, the Police claimed, reached a makeshif
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers from two construction sites in Pakri village in Jamui District on December 9, reports IBN Live. Some 50 heavily-armed Maoists, the Police claimed, reached a makeshift workshop of a construction company which is engaged in construction of a bridge over Kiul River and abducted four labourers. The Maoists later went to another construction site where labourers were engaged in construction of a water tank of State Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and abducted three of them. The Maoists took the labourers away to Garhi forest area at gun-point, the Police said. The labourers were kidnapped after the construction firm failed to meet their extortion demands, sources said.
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December - 9 
The Sangai Express reports that a grenade hurled at the residence of Manipur People’s Party (MPP) president and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Nimaichand Luwang, exploded on December 9 at Yairipok BishnuNaha in Thoubal District. There w
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The Sangai Express reports that a grenade hurled at the residence of Manipur People’s Party (MPP) president and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Nimaichand Luwang, exploded on December 9 at Yairipok BishnuNaha in Thoubal District. There was no report of any injury.
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December - 9 
The Shillong Times reports that militants released the three drivers and two of their associates on December 9 after they were abducted on December 7 from Upper Lodhi Village in Cachar-Dima Hasao border. Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Kha
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The Shillong Times reports that militants released the three drivers and two of their associates on December 9 after they were abducted on December 7 from Upper Lodhi Village in Cachar-Dima Hasao border. Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Hill Tigers Force (HTF) are suspected to be behind the incident.
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December - 9 
The Times of India reports that three fishermen of Azhikkal harbor suffered stab injuries when they were attacked by cadres of Popular Front of India (PFI), an Islamic extremist outfit, and Campus Front, its student wing, on December 9. Police said t
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The Times of India reports that three fishermen of Azhikkal harbor suffered stab injuries when they were attacked by cadres of Popular Front of India (PFI), an Islamic extremist outfit, and Campus Front, its student wing, on December 9. Police said the three were attacked by an 18-member gang of Campus Front and PFI cadres, led by one Suhaid and Shamseer. The day before, the local people had opposed the cadres of Campus Front when they came to paste poster on the walls of the government regional fisheries technical vocational higher secondary school in Azhikkal.
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December - 9 
Two Maoists exchanged fire with Police before making an escape in Vizianagaram District, reports The Indian Express. The duo was sighted at the Kooneru railway station at Komarada mandal of the District by a special police party. Upon seeing the Poli
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Two Maoists exchanged fire with Police before making an escape in Vizianagaram District, reports The Indian Express. The duo was sighted at the Kooneru railway station at Komarada mandal of the District by a special police party. Upon seeing the Police they opened fire to which the latter retaliated by firing three rounds. However, the Maoists escaped in the darkness, Police said.
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December - 9 
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh was forced to cancel his visit to Madhya Pradesh in the wake of inputs of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s threat, reports The Hindu. Ramesh was to have gone to Balaghat on December 9-e
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Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh was forced to cancel his visit to Madhya Pradesh in the wake of inputs of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s threat, reports The Hindu. Ramesh was to have gone to Balaghat on December 9-evening and reached the airport to take a BSF plane to Nagpur en route to his destination. But, according to informed sources, Intelligence Bureau authorities stopped him from proceeding, saying there was movement of Maoists in Balaghat on the border with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Ramesh however had decided to cover by road almost 250 kilometers, refusing to use a chopper.
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December - 10 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was allegedly shot dead by unidentified militants in Kishtwar District in the night of December 10, reports NNN. The SPO, identified as Mohammad Hanief of Thathri, was attacked in village Sujna in the upper reaches of P
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was allegedly shot dead by unidentified militants in Kishtwar District in the night of December 10, reports NNN. The SPO, identified as Mohammad Hanief of Thathri, was attacked in village Sujna in the upper reaches of Palmar. The incident occurred when a Police team from Doda had launched searches on a tip-off about the presence of three militants wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA), Police said. "The militants trapped the team and shot dead the SPO and escaped later taking advantage of the dense forests," the officials said. The NIA was in search of these militants in connection with September 7 blast outside the Delhi High Court.
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December - 10 
Another KYKL cadre, identified as Pangamba Boinao alias Nanao Singh, was arrested from Yairipok Changamdabi in Imphal East District.
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Another KYKL cadre, identified as Pangamba Boinao alias Nanao Singh, was arrested from Yairipok Changamdabi in Imphal East District.
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December - 10 
Another MULTA militant, identified as Nur Hussain (35), was arrested from Phulgasa village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara with a 9mm pistol and ammunition, reports The Telegraph.
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Another MULTA militant, identified as Nur Hussain (35), was arrested from Phulgasa village under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara with a 9mm pistol and ammunition, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 10 
Around two dozen armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Shyamlal Netam (30), suspecting him to be Police informer, in Paralkot area in Kanker District on December 10, reports Daily Bhaskar. Netam worked on farmlands a
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Around two dozen armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Shyamlal Netam (30), suspecting him to be Police informer, in Paralkot area in Kanker District on December 10, reports Daily Bhaskar. Netam worked on farmlands and used to take tuition classes for last one year, the Police said.
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December - 10 
As many as 28 doctors left the RNB Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar District on December 10 and the number reached 30 on the following day after an extortion demand made by suspected militants of Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodo
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As many as 28 doctors left the RNB Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar District on December 10 and the number reached 30 on the following day after an extortion demand made by suspected militants of Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Ranjan), reports The Assam Tribune. Almost all doctors from the Gossaigaon Civil Hospital have also left the hospital following similar threats.
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December - 10 
SFs arrested an ULFA linkman, identified as Phanindra Deka (37), from Noonmati area in Guwahati City, reports The Times of India. Phanindra was residing in the city for the last couple of months and was readying for an extortion drive.
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SFs arrested an ULFA linkman, identified as Phanindra Deka (37), from Noonmati area in Guwahati City, reports The Times of India. Phanindra was residing in the city for the last couple of months and was readying for an extortion drive.
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December - 10 
SFs on December 10 arrested three arms dealer, identified as Mozammel Haque (38), Rahim Ali (25) and Ranjan Biswas (42), near Lakhipur under Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph. A 7.65 pistol of Italian make, two .9mm pistols and a magazine load
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SFs on December 10 arrested three arms dealer, identified as Mozammel Haque (38), Rahim Ali (25) and Ranjan Biswas (42), near Lakhipur under Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph. A 7.65 pistol of Italian make, two .9mm pistols and a magazine loaded with five rounds of ammunition were seized from them.
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December - 10 
The Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) has acquired as many as 18,000 AK 47 and 6382 X-95 sophisticated assault rifles for further intensifying anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-aff
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The Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) has acquired as many as 18,000 AK 47 and 6382 X-95 sophisticated assault rifles for further intensifying anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States, reports The Pioneer. This besides, a large number of Night Vision Devices have also been provided to the CRPF and CoBRA troops deployed in the Naxal-hit areas. The paramilitary is also launching the CRPF Intelligence School on December 19 at CRPF Academy at Kadarpur in Gurgaon for training the personnel in collecting intelligence in the Naxal-hit areas.
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December - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including women, attacked the camp of a construction firm at Saraikela village in Bargarh District and set ablaze about six vehicles on December 10, reports Zee News. According to BD Chhatria,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including women, attacked the camp of a construction firm at Saraikela village in Bargarh District and set ablaze about six vehicles on December 10, reports Zee News. According to BD Chhatria, in-charge of the local Police Station, about 25 armed Maoists, including some women cadres, raided the camp and asked all the 13 construction workers to leave. "They then set ablaze six vehicles -- four tractors and two multi utility vehicles," he said. The Maoists have left a poster at the site which said the vehicles were set ablaze because the contractor had carried out road construction work in the area during a strike called by the Maoists.
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December - 10 
The Shillong Times reports that a major disaster was averted when a high-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered and defused at a fish selling stall in Jowai in Jaintia Hills District on December 10. The explosive arrived in Jowai a
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The Shillong Times reports that a major disaster was averted when a high-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered and defused at a fish selling stall in Jowai in Jaintia Hills District on December 10. The explosive arrived in Jowai along with boxes of fishes from Barpeta, Assam. The explosive was hidden in a black box kept inside the box containing fishes. Jowai Police arrested Muhammad Sakol Uddin, the owner of the fish stall at Iawmusiang market near the Police Canteen from where the IED was recovered.
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December - 11 
A day after it announced resumption of train services in the night along Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit regions of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on December 11 said restriction on movement of passe
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A day after it announced resumption of train services in the night along Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit regions of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on December 11 said restriction on movement of passenger trains will continue, reports IBN Live. The restriction will remain in force till December 14.
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December - 11 
According to Daily Excelsior, no militant organization has claimed responsibility for the attack so far but the security agencies said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have been operating in Srinagar and they suspected that they
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According to Daily Excelsior, no militant organization has claimed responsibility for the attack so far but the security agencies said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have been operating in Srinagar and they suspected that they could be behind the attack. This is second attack on any National Conference (NC) leader in past two weeks and third in J&K during past fortnight.
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December - 11 
After learning that the Andhra Orissa Border (AOB) zonal committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) held a meeting near the border of Visakhapatnam District recently and the Maoists were planning for a major attack, the Security Fo
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After learning that the Andhra Orissa Border (AOB) zonal committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) held a meeting near the border of Visakhapatnam District recently and the Maoists were planning for a major attack, the Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive hunt for the Maoists on December 11, reports The Times of India.
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December - 11 
Another three ULFA militants were arrested from Golakganj in Dhubri District, reports IBN Live. One 12 bore shot gun, a grenade and some amount of cash in dollars were recovered from them. The Shillong times adds that an authenticity certificate of U
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Another three ULFA militants were arrested from Golakganj in Dhubri District, reports IBN Live. One 12 bore shot gun, a grenade and some amount of cash in dollars were recovered from them. The Shillong times adds that an authenticity certificate of USD 1 million and a copper token for the same amount was recovered from the militants.
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December - 11 
J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah stated that "no deadline" had been fixed for revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports Hindustan Times. He admitted the Army's resistance was the prime reason for the delay. The Army opposed the m
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J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah stated that "no deadline" had been fixed for revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports Hindustan Times. He admitted the Army's resistance was the prime reason for the delay. The Army opposed the move saying such a revocation would hamper its anti-insurgency operations. Abdullah said the issue was being discussed and hoped a way out would be found soon.
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December - 11 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Minister for Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar escaped an attempt on his life on December 11 by militants who attacked his entourage as he arrived at his Nawab Bazaar residence in Nawakadal area of
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Minister for Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mohammad Sagar escaped an attempt on his life on December 11 by militants who attacked his entourage as he arrived at his Nawab Bazaar residence in Nawakadal area of Srinagar killing one Personal Security Officer (PSO), Gulzar Ahmad, while two other PSOs and a civilian were injured in the firing incident, reports The Times of India.
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December - 11 
Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade was recovered near the residential gate of Oinam Sorojini, Pradhan (village headman) of Pebiya Pandit Leikai, a resident of Mongkhang Lambi Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on December 11. The Police are y
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Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade was recovered near the residential gate of Oinam Sorojini, Pradhan (village headman) of Pebiya Pandit Leikai, a resident of Mongkhang Lambi Makha Leikai in Imphal East District on December 11. The Police are yet to ascertain the reason behind the threat.
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December - 11 
Mumbai Police (Crime Branch) arrested an illegal arms dealer, identified as Ritesh Laalji Singh (27) alias Sonu, and recovered 15 pistols, 24 magazines and 11 rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition from the Ghatkopar Railway Station in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on
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Mumbai Police (Crime Branch) arrested an illegal arms dealer, identified as Ritesh Laalji Singh (27) alias Sonu, and recovered 15 pistols, 24 magazines and 11 rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition from the Ghatkopar Railway Station in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on December 11, reports The Hindu. He is suspected of supplying weapons in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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December - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 11 said there were still reports of “extortion demand” issued using the outfit’s name to the business community/individuals in the State particularly Dima
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Nagaland Post reports that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 11 said there were still reports of “extortion demand” issued using the outfit’s name to the business community/individuals in the State particularly Dimapur and Kohima. In a statement, ‘finance secretary’, K. Akato Yepthomi cautioned that it would initiate stern action against anyone including its own cadres involved in such activities in the interest of the public.
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December - 11 
Senior leader of the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), R H Raising asserted that talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM are going on at the positive spirit and right direction, reports The Assam Tribune. Raising, however, admitted that it is too
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Senior leader of the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), R H Raising asserted that talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM are going on at the positive spirit and right direction, reports The Assam Tribune. Raising, however, admitted that it is too early to say as to when a formal accord would be signed between the Government and the NSCN-IM.
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December - 11 
SFs arrested an over ground worker of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Achung, from Komi Keirap in Churachandpur District on December 10. He was involved in carrying out extortion related activities of the outfit.
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SFs arrested an over ground worker of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Achung, from Komi Keirap in Churachandpur District on December 10. He was involved in carrying out extortion related activities of the outfit.
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December - 11 
SFs arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants in Dahalagutipara village in Dhubri District. One pistol was recovered from them.
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SFs arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants in Dahalagutipara village in Dhubri District. One pistol was recovered from them.
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December - 11 
The East Coast Railways decided to resume night train services in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected contiguous regions of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal on December 11, reports IBN Live. The trains which will route through
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The East Coast Railways decided to resume night train services in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected contiguous regions of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal on December 11, reports IBN Live. The trains which will route through the Kharagpur-Tata, Kharagpur-Adra and Rourkela-Chakradharpur sections will travel with adequate safety precautions and at a restricted speed of 75 km per hour between 10 pm and 5 am during the bandh (shut down strike) called by the Maoists. As a safety precaution, light engines and goods trains will be run before passenger trains during the nights.
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December - 11 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants from a farmhouse in Baihata Chariali in Kamrup District on December 11.
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants from a farmhouse in Baihata Chariali in Kamrup District on December 11.
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December - 11 
The Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released all the seven labourers in the night of December 11 after they were abducted on December 9 from Pakari village in Jamui District. The labourers were set
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The Times of India reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released all the seven labourers in the night of December 11 after they were abducted on December 9 from Pakari village in Jamui District. The labourers were set free at a hillock near Rajaun Bishanpur village, Superintendent of Police R N Singh said.
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December - 11 
The Zomi Students' Federation alleged that United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres abducted one K Jolpi on December 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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The Zomi Students' Federation alleged that United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres abducted one K Jolpi on December 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 11 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prasanta Gulurika and Billura Brekawada, were arrested while trying to plant landmines on a road in Rayagada District December 11, reports The Times of India. Explosives including
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Prasanta Gulurika and Billura Brekawada, were arrested while trying to plant landmines on a road in Rayagada District December 11, reports The Times of India. Explosives including two landmines, four electronic detonators and a few metres of live wire, Maoist posters, banners and handwritten letters were recovered from the possession of the arrestees. The Police said following a tip-off that Maoists are planting explosives on Chandrapur-Dangasorada road within Chandrapur Police limits in the night of December 11, the operation was chalked out. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Bissamkatak, R Prakash, said, "They joined the Maoist organization five years ago and are armed cadres. They were close associates of Maoist leader Azad and Nikhil and belong to the Bansadhara division of the CPI (Maoist)."
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December - 11 
Unidentified miscreants fired several rounds of bullet at the residence of Muhammad Islaudin, in the midnight of December 10-11.
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Unidentified miscreants fired several rounds of bullet at the residence of Muhammad Islaudin, in the midnight of December 10-11.
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December - 11 
With Chief Minister O Ibobi Sing highlighting the threat issued by the United Naga Council (UNC) to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister that rail works and oil exploration drive at some areas in Tamenglong District would be stopped for two
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With Chief Minister O Ibobi Sing highlighting the threat issued by the United Naga Council (UNC) to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister that rail works and oil exploration drive at some areas in Tamenglong District would be stopped for two months from December 16, an official team from the Home Ministry is currently in Imphal talking with the UNC to settle the matter. The UNC had issued the threat to protest the remark of the Prime Minister that the Centre is committed to the territorial integrity of Manipur.
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December - 12 
About INR seven million was paid by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as remuneration and other expenses in engaging year-long services of three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, reports IBN Live. Of the total of INR 6.9 million, INR 5.2 million w
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About INR seven million was paid by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as remuneration and other expenses in engaging year-long services of three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, reports IBN Live. Of the total of INR 6.9 million, INR 5.2 million was paid as salary, about INR 1.2 2milion was paid to their office assistants, INR 231,000 as air fare to visit the state and Rs 281,000 as reimbursement expenditure for official transport during their services since their appointment on October 13, 2010. The three-member group of former Information Commissioner M M Sharma, educationist Professor Radha Kumar and journalist Dilip Padgaonkar were appointed by the Government to look into a variety of issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir have submitted their report in October to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram. "The interlocutors have submitted their final report the Home Minister on October 12, 2011. The report is under consideration of the Government," said the MHA in reply to an RTI query.
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December - 12 
Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 12 stated that Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the political wing of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 12 stated that Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was a member of the political wing of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 12 
Assam Police have urged the State Government to create a post of Superintendent of Police (Operations) in Upper Assam to co-ordinate offensives against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Telegraph. SP (operations) will report t
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Assam Police have urged the State Government to create a post of Superintendent of Police (Operations) in Upper Assam to co-ordinate offensives against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Telegraph. SP (operations) will report to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern Range).
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December - 12 
Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), a valley-based human rights group, has admitted that militants were responsible for more enforced disappearances than the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. It said of the 132 cases it has d
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Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), a valley-based human rights group, has admitted that militants were responsible for more enforced disappearances than the Security Forces (SFs), reports IBN Live. It said of the 132 cases it has documented, militant groups were responsible for 24 cases of enforced disappearances compared to 22 by the SFs, including Police. "According to documented findings, out of 132 disappearance cases, 21 have been perpetrated by forces of the Indian army, 24 by different militant groups and one by the personnel of Jammu and Kashmir police," spokesman of APDP Yasin ul Hassan Malik said. In 43 other cases, the perpetrators were unidentified gunmen and in the remaining 43 cases, the victims disappeared in unknown circumstances. The APDP on December 10 submitted a list of 132 cases of enforced disappearances in remote Banihal area to the state human rights commission (SHRC). In the 24 cases of disappearances, as reported by the families of the victims, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Nazir Ahmed Wani alias Papplu was blamed for 10 cases. Over the years, the separatists and human rights activists in Kashmir have been blaming security forces for the enforced disappearances, which APDP puts at 8,000, since militancy erupted in the State in 1990.
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December - 12 
Delhi Police on December 12 revealed that they had arrested two Pakistani spies, identified as Soofia Kanwal and Imran, trained in Nepal, on December 5, from New Delhi Railway Station, according to The Times of India. The arrestees entered India thro
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Delhi Police on December 12 revealed that they had arrested two Pakistani spies, identified as Soofia Kanwal and Imran, trained in Nepal, on December 5, from New Delhi Railway Station, according to The Times of India. The arrestees entered India through Sanouli border in Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh). Police said Soofia Kanwal, a Karachi resident, was assigned to recce Agra cantonment (Uttar Pradesh) and Akshardham temple in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). Documents seized from her show the temple had been surveyed. "The idea was to settle Soofia in Agra and wait for orders from Pakistan. In between, Imran was to hunt for a safe hideout at Ahmedabad. The deal between them and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) runs into several lakhs,'' said an official source. During interrogation, Imran told the Police he belongs to Ahmedabad, but migrated to Pakistan in 1988 and has since then acquired Pakistani citizenship.
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December - 12 
Gauhati High Court extended the conditional interim bail period of Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel Faction (DHD-J) ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Niranjan Hojai by two months, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Gauhati High Court extended the conditional interim bail period of Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel Faction (DHD-J) ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa and ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Niranjan Hojai by two months, reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 12 
General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15 Corps), Lieutenant General Syed Atta Hasnain, on December 12 said the militants are active in border areas and waiting to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir during the snowfall in the valley, ANI reports. “Terrorist (Mil
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General Officer Commanding (GOC, 15 Corps), Lieutenant General Syed Atta Hasnain, on December 12 said the militants are active in border areas and waiting to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir during the snowfall in the valley, ANI reports. “Terrorist (Militants) still remains in the launch pad, just the minor difference is that may be in northern areas we used to witness them more Huraiz, Machal Or Kiran's sector in comparison with that we have more knowledge that in the areas like Udi and Leepa more attentiveness is given by the commanders," he said. Hasnain further said the continuous efforts of Indian Army was able to combat infiltration in 2011, and added that they are presently keeping a watch on the situation Afghanistan to prevent any such situation in the next year. "Our grit of counter-infiltration was very successful and because of this, infiltration didn't happen. However, it doesn't mean that similar would be the story in 2012. They will keep trying. Mainly, such situations would depend on the situation of the other side of the borderline. Neither in Pakistan nor in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, but what would be the situation in Afghanistan," he said.
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December - 12 
Government on December 12 said the issue of partial revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir was discussed in a meeting of United Headquarters in November and maintained that decisions on security matters are taken
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Government on December 12 said the issue of partial revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir was discussed in a meeting of United Headquarters in November and maintained that decisions on security matters are taken after consultation with concerned States and Security Forces (SFs), reports Indian Express. In written reply to a question in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), Defence Minister A K Antony said, "The issue of partial revocation of AFSPA from some districts of J-K was discussed in the United Headquarters (UHQ) meeting held at Jammu on November 9." Decisions on matters affecting security are taken after evaluation of situation on ground and after detailed consultations among the Central Government, State Governments concerned and the Security Forces, he said.
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December - 12 
In another incident, miscreants left a hand grenade at the residence of Thongju Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bijoy Koijam.
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In another incident, miscreants left a hand grenade at the residence of Thongju Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bijoy Koijam.
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December - 12 
Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a Congress worker, identified as Kshetrimayum Subhash Singh, at Khurai Lairikyengbam leikai in Imphal East District on December 12. No one was injured in the at
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Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a Congress worker, identified as Kshetrimayum Subhash Singh, at Khurai Lairikyengbam leikai in Imphal East District on December 12. No one was injured in the attack.
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December - 12 
Pakistan-based Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) on December 12 claimed responsibility for the attack on Jammu and Kashmir minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on December 11 in which a Policeman was killed, reports Times of India. The Al Jabbar squad of the outfit
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Pakistan-based Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) on December 12 claimed responsibility for the attack on Jammu and Kashmir minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on December 11 in which a Policeman was killed, reports Times of India. The Al Jabbar squad of the outfit carried out the attack on Sagar with the aim of killing the minister, Jamil Ahmad, spokesman of JuM, said in a faxed statement. "The attack was carried out as a reaction to the shameful statement of [National Conference (NC) president] Farooq Abdullah for reopening of cinema halls and liquor shops," he said. He warned of attacks in future on the NC and other "pro-India" parties in Kashmir.
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December - 12 
PTI reports that the State Government will conduct verification of madrassas (seminaries) getting Government aid in the State. "The Education department will conduct verification into Madarasas getting financial aid from the Government in running the
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PTI reports that the State Government will conduct verification of madrassas (seminaries) getting Government aid in the State. "The Education department will conduct verification into Madarasas getting financial aid from the Government in running the affairs," Officials of State Education Ministry said.
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December - 12 
Replying to a question on threat to coastal security, Defense Minister A K Antony said there is no specific input in this regard but Government attaches utmost importance to nation's coastal security, reports Indian Express. On vigilance and surveill
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Replying to a question on threat to coastal security, Defense Minister A K Antony said there is no specific input in this regard but Government attaches utmost importance to nation's coastal security, reports Indian Express. On vigilance and surveillance of coastal areas, he said, "Both Navy and Coast Guard have been strengthened in terms of assets, equipments, manpower and infrastructure in coastal states and island territories." The measures to strengthen coastal security include improving surveillance mechanism and enhanced patrolling following an integrated approach, he said. Antony said the Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Customs and other stakeholders in coastal security conduct regular joint operational exercises to check effectiveness of their approach for securing coastal areas, including the island territories. On collection of intelligence, he said, "Intelligence mechanism has been streamlined with creation of Join Operation Centers and multi-agency coordination mechanism. Other measures include setting up of a chain of coastal radar stations covering entire coastline and the islands."
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December - 12 
Security Forces traced the antecedents of two suspects from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Rafiq Dar (27) and Irfan Malik (32), who were arrested on December 10, from Sarita Vihar in New Delhi for stealing from hospitals in the city to Pakistan. Police rec
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Security Forces traced the antecedents of two suspects from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Rafiq Dar (27) and Irfan Malik (32), who were arrested on December 10, from Sarita Vihar in New Delhi for stealing from hospitals in the city to Pakistan. Police recovered photographs of one of the accused, Irfan Malik, a B. Tech engineer, carrying an AK-47 assault rifle, following which the accused was thoroughly interrogated during which he revealed that he had gone to Pakistan to visit his uncle and receive training in the latest weapons.
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December - 12 
The Army on December 12 said revocation of Disturbed Area Act (DAA) by the Jammu and Kashmir Government will not affect the applicability of AFSPA in the State as the two laws are not interlinked, reports IBN Live. "DAA has no relation with AFSPA...i
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The Army on December 12 said revocation of Disturbed Area Act (DAA) by the Jammu and Kashmir Government will not affect the applicability of AFSPA in the State as the two laws are not interlinked, reports IBN Live. "DAA has no relation with AFSPA...it is a misconception that the two laws are linked to each other," said Colonel Sanjay Vishwas Rao, Internal Security. He said Kashmir was classified as a "disturbed" area by a Parliament resolution, which made the applicability of AFSPA possible in JK. "On the other hand, DAA is a state law which was meant to give more power to police." "DAA was supposed to be extended every year but last time it was extended in 1997. So DAA does not even exist today in Kashmir," Rao said. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, several mainstream politicians and legal experts have opined that State Government can make AFSPA non-applicable by revoking DAA.
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December - 12 
The Nagaland Post reports Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) ‘General Secretary’ Nilip Enghi saying, “We will decide to come out over ground after all the clauses of the peace accord are implemented”.
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The Nagaland Post reports Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) ‘General Secretary’ Nilip Enghi saying, “We will decide to come out over ground after all the clauses of the peace accord are implemented”.
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December - 12 
The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 12 arrested a militant of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-I-M) allegedly involved in Sangakpham bomb blast on August 1 from Kom Keirak Loktak Project ar
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The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 12 arrested a militant of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-I-M) allegedly involved in Sangakpham bomb blast on August 1 from Kom Keirak Loktak Project area in Bishnupur District. The arrested militant was identified as Zeliangrong Region 'commander' Dizilung Kamei alias Ajin (27).
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December - 13 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and three of his associates were arrested in Sambalpur District on December 13, The Telegraph. The arrested Maoists were identified as Rambeer Sansar (22), Basant Herenz (51), Durga Topno (25)
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and three of his associates were arrested in Sambalpur District on December 13, The Telegraph. The arrested Maoists were identified as Rambeer Sansar (22), Basant Herenz (51), Durga Topno (25) and Manglu Oram (55). Sansar, along with three of his associates, were arrested while they were on their way to the market. . “Ranbeer, along with Basant and Durga, was in Sambalpur to purchase materials for a Maoist camp being run in the nearby forests. They were staying in the house of Manglu Oram, a mason by profession,” said the Police. The Police said that while Sansar, a resident of Gurubeda under Arki Police Station in Khunti District in Jharkhand, had been actively involved in Maoist activities in Sambalpur and across the border, his associates Basant, Durga and Manglu were helping him organise a camp for the Maoists in the area. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police Nikhil Kanodia said the Police had also recovered a motorbike, a hand-written note and some cash from the Maoists. “Sansar has been associated with the Maoist outfit for the last one-and-a-half years. He had been actively involved in rebel activities in Sambalpur for the past four months. He was also involved in Maoist activities in Jharkhand,” Kanodia said.
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December - 13 
According to Hindustan Times, busting of a terror module in north Bihar has confirmed the revival of the Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) anti-India activities. Intelligence agencies have informed the Government that for the first time after many years JeM m
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According to Hindustan Times, busting of a terror module in north Bihar has confirmed the revival of the Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) anti-India activities. Intelligence agencies have informed the Government that for the first time after many years JeM militants were sighted with Hizb-ul-Mujahedeen (HuM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at the launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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December - 13 
After facing some reverses in their strongholds, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has formed a 'Golden Corridor Committee' to build its base in hitherto untouched industrial areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra, stretching from Pune to Ah
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After facing some reverses in their strongholds, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has formed a 'Golden Corridor Committee' to build its base in hitherto untouched industrial areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra, stretching from Pune to Ahmedabad, including commercial hubs like Mumbai, Nashik, Surat and Vadodara, reports The Times of India. Besides, the Maoists have planned to expand their movement to Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara and Yavatmal Districts of Maharashtra in addition to their existing bases in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur in the state. Maoists' game-plan is to make foray into these unexplored areas was disclosed by the Union Home Ministry in response to a question in Parliament on December 13. The ministry informed the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that Maharashtra alone had witnessed 221 deaths in Naxal incidents from 2008 till November, 2011. The State has reported more deaths (51) this year as compared to 2010 when it had witnessed 45 killings in Naxal violence. Security agencies had first got to know about the Maoists' plan to set up another theatre of their activities through the 'Golden Corridor Committee' after arresting a number of Maoists in Maharashtra in the past six months, including the first batch of 10 Maoists - all belong to West Bengal - in Pune in May. All the Maoists were working as casual labourers in different industrial units.
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December - 13 
After the meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah on December 13 said, “Misunderstandings have been thrashed out. There is better understa
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After the meeting with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘General Secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah on December 13 said, “Misunderstandings have been thrashed out. There is better understanding that is all I can say.” However, he ruled out any “Christmas gift”. About the likelihood of an interim solution in the New Year, he said, “There can be expectation, though it is difficult to say.” He, however, refused to reveal the nature of the solution.
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December - 13 
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary said that the frequent incidents of murder, abduction and extortion in the council were taking place as no clear identification of cadres of the different factions of the National Democratic F
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary said that the frequent incidents of murder, abduction and extortion in the council were taking place as no clear identification of cadres of the different factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) exists. He urged the State Government to keep the Pro-Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) cadres inside the designated camps as per the ceasefire ground rules so that no cadre of the Ranjan Daimary faction can identify himself as a member of the ceasefire group. He said, “If the NDFB (P) follows the ground rules, it would be very easy to identify the main culprits behind these incidents.”
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December - 13 
Hindustan Times reports that a Government effort to connect the youth of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India is falling flat. Four months after the Union Cabinet approved a higher education scholarship scheme for students of the State, the Governmen
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Hindustan Times reports that a Government effort to connect the youth of Jammu and Kashmir with rest of India is falling flat. Four months after the Union Cabinet approved a higher education scholarship scheme for students of the State, the Government is yet to find a way to disburse the money to the students this year. The special scholarship scheme for J&K was approved by the cabinet committee on economic affairs on August 4, with INR 12 billion marked for five years, beginning 2011. The scheme is based on the recommendations of the C Rangarajan headed expert group constituted by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2010.
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December - 13 
In a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), the State Police arrested two cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in Banrago v
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In a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), the State Police arrested two cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, in Banrago village in Karra in the District. The arrestees were identified as ‘area commander’ Barnawas Bakhla (28) and his aide Tahsulang Munda (19). The Police also recovered two 9-mm pistols along with nine rounds from the duo. Both Bakhla and Munda were wanted in as many as eight cases of crime in Khunti and Ranchi Districts.
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December - 13 
Investigations revealed that a HM militant, Billal Ahmed, who was one of the associates of three militants wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7 blast outside Delhi High Court, had trapped Special Police Off
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Investigations revealed that a HM militant, Billal Ahmed, who was one of the associates of three militants wanted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) in connection with September 7 blast outside Delhi High Court, had trapped Special Police Officer (SPO) Mohammad Hanief and killed him in Kishtwar in the night of December 10. The militant had also taken away an official weapon (AK-47) of the SPO. Investigations also revealed that Billal Ahmed, who had been recycled into militancy after surrender, had been working as a source of Police giving specific inputs about movement of the militants to the Police. According to official sources, Billal had been won over by the militants once again.
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December - 13 
Jammu and Kashmir Government sought from the Centre the release of INR 6.46 billion and delinking funding from urban reforms for at least two years so that various projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the Sta
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Jammu and Kashmir Government sought from the Centre the release of INR 6.46 billion and delinking funding from urban reforms for at least two years so that various projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the State could be completed in time. Minister of State for Urban Development Nasir Aslam, while speaking at the sixth National Conference on JNNURM, highlighted the difficulties faced by the State Government as nearly INR 6.46 billion of the sanctioned funds have been held back "owing to Centre's targets on urban reforms".
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December - 13 
Jammu and Kashmir Police on December 13 formally charged 20 persons for setting ablaze public property, worth billions of Indian currency, at Tangmarg in Baramulla District during 2010 summer unrest, reports Hindustan Times. A Police statement issued
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Jammu and Kashmir Police on December 13 formally charged 20 persons for setting ablaze public property, worth billions of Indian currency, at Tangmarg in Baramulla District during 2010 summer unrest, reports Hindustan Times. A Police statement issued in Srinagar, "Baramulla Police today presented a charge sheet against 20 persons in the competent court of law for setting ablaze government property worth crores of rupees at Tangmarg last year. The incident had happened on September 13, 2010, when an unruly mob wrought destruction and devastation at Tangmarg town by burning down different government buildings, including the tehsil office complex, animal husbandry department building, social welfare office building and Tyndale Biscoe School building among others". "Fifteen accused persons were presented before the court and charge sheeted along with five deceased persons for the crimes punishable under sections 307, 436, 147,148, 149 of the RPC," the statement said. This is the first time that Police have formally filed charges against someone in connection with arson and destruction of public property during the unrest.
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December - 13 
Major Dimasa organisations urged the Dima Halim Daogah- Dilip Nunisa (DHD-N) not to sign a peace accord if New Delhi refused to include their demarcated 95 villages outside Dima Hasao District within the proposed Dimaraji Territorial Council, reports
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Major Dimasa organisations urged the Dima Halim Daogah- Dilip Nunisa (DHD-N) not to sign a peace accord if New Delhi refused to include their demarcated 95 villages outside Dima Hasao District within the proposed Dimaraji Territorial Council, reports The Telegraph. The DHD-N will sit for the final round of talks with the Central Government on December 17.
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December - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 13 neutralized a militant hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material at Rangwar in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made included two rocket launchers, two UBGL grenades
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 13 neutralized a militant hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material at Rangwar in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made included two rocket launchers, two UBGL grenades, two pistols (7.62 mm), one AK-47 magazine, 33 PIKA rounds, 11 AK rounds and one binocular.
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December - 13 
Stressing on people's support in combating crime and anti-social activities, Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said it was due to their cooperation that peace had revisited the Kashmir Valley, according to IBN Live. "With the cooperation
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Stressing on people's support in combating crime and anti-social activities, Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said it was due to their cooperation that peace had revisited the Kashmir Valley, according to IBN Live. "With the cooperation of people, a congenial and peaceful atmosphere has been created and the force will contribute more with the dint of their dedication and spirit of public service,"
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December - 13 
Suspected militants from National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Ranjan Daimari faction (NDFB-Ranjan) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) have issued extortion demand to least five senior doctors of Biswanath Chariali Civil Hospital in Son
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Suspected militants from National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Ranjan Daimari faction (NDFB-Ranjan) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) have issued extortion demand to least five senior doctors of Biswanath Chariali Civil Hospital in Sonitpur District.
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December - 13 
The Assam Tribune reports that in recent times Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has recruited 20 youths from the Districts of Nalbari, Baksa, Barpeta, Kamrup (Rural) and Kamrup.
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The Assam Tribune reports that in recent times Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has recruited 20 youths from the Districts of Nalbari, Baksa, Barpeta, Kamrup (Rural) and Kamrup.
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December - 13 
The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 13 arrested a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Vilhou, while extorting money from business establishm
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The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 13 arrested a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Vilhou, while extorting money from business establishments in and around Naga Hospital area in Kohima.
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December - 13 
The Odisha Police on December 13 recovered a massive arms and ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that included 15 landmines, 17 detonators and 6 pressure bombs from deep inside forests in Rayagada District, reports The In
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The Odisha Police on December 13 recovered a massive arms and ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that included 15 landmines, 17 detonators and 6 pressure bombs from deep inside forests in Rayagada District, reports The Indian Express.
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December - 13 
The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Lohra (22), wanted in six cases of attacks, from Sindri village under Karra Police Station area of Khunti District on December 13, reports The Telegraph.
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The Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Lohra (22), wanted in six cases of attacks, from Sindri village under Karra Police Station area of Khunti District on December 13, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 13 
The Separate Hill Tribal Area Administration Demand Committee (SHTAADC) and the Tribal Peoples’ Organisation of Manipur (TPOM) has proposed to the Government of India for the creation of “Sccutland State” -“state within state”- in Manipur under artic
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The Separate Hill Tribal Area Administration Demand Committee (SHTAADC) and the Tribal Peoples’ Organisation of Manipur (TPOM) has proposed to the Government of India for the creation of “Sccutland State” -“state within state”- in Manipur under article244 (A); 275 (i), (ii); 371 (A) and 371 (C) of the Indian Constitution, reports Morung Express. The abbreviation of “Sccutland State” is derived from the names of five hill Districts of Manipur namely Senapati, Churachandpur, Chandel, Ukhrul and Tamenglong.
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December - 13 
Three militants were arrested by Police in Baramulla District. Police said that two militants, identified as Mohammad Rafiq Lone of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Ejaz Ahmad Shah of Al-Baraq, were arrested during vehicle checking near Muqam Crossing. Po
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Three militants were arrested by Police in Baramulla District. Police said that two militants, identified as Mohammad Rafiq Lone of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Ejaz Ahmad Shah of Al-Baraq, were arrested during vehicle checking near Muqam Crossing. Police said that two pistols, two magazines and six pistol rounds were recovered from the arrested militants. Pattan Police arrested another HM militant, identified as Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, along with his wife near Rangee Mode. Police said that the couple had recently infiltrated into the Kashmir valley. Sources said that Bhat had gone to Pakistan for arms training a decade ago and married there. He along with his wife returned to Kashmir through Nepal, the sources added. One revolver, three rounds and one hand grenade were from the possession of Bhat.
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December - 13 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh said that the ongoing anti-dam stir in Assam has caught the attention of the Centre, as the suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been mobilised for extensive propag
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh said that the ongoing anti-dam stir in Assam has caught the attention of the Centre, as the suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been mobilised for extensive propaganda. The Minister said, “The cadres have been utilised in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam”. The Minister said that CPI-Maoist is trying to establish organisational bases in the Northeast. The Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the CPI-Maoist is currently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and has been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortion from local villagers. The UALC has also engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for the outfit in Assam. “In this backdrop, Assam-Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as another theatre of Maoist activities,” Singh said, further adding that Government of India has alerted the State Governments concerned of the Northeast in this regard.
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December - 14 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed a school by razing it down to the ground in Gaya District, reports ANI. Residents say around 100 armed Maoists stormed into Barachatti village with a bulldozer and demolished th
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed a school by razing it down to the ground in Gaya District, reports ANI. Residents say around 100 armed Maoists stormed into Barachatti village with a bulldozer and demolished the building.
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December - 14 
A group of more than 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle of Essar company near Pallankray village in Ralegada panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Chitrakonda Police limits in
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A group of more than 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a vehicle of Essar company near Pallankray village in Ralegada panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on December 14, reports Orissadiary.com. The Maoists took the 7-member group of Essar company officials from Chhattisgarh as hostage in a nearby area and set the Tata Sumo vehicle on fire after pouring petrol on it. All the hostages were later released hours after the incident. The Maoists were in military uniforms and were speaking in Oriya and Hindi, said an eyewitness to the incident.
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December - 14 
Army on December 14 foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Tarkundi in Bhimber Gali area of Rajouri sector, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops observed movement of a group of four to five militants trying to
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Army on December 14 foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Tarkundi in Bhimber Gali area of Rajouri sector, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said troops observed movement of a group of four to five militants trying to infiltrate into Indian Territory from across the LoC at Tarkundi. Army opened firing to neutralize the militants. Exchange of firing continued for about 20 minutes after which the militants retrieved to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) taking cover of darkness. Number of the infiltrators was believed to be between four to five. Troops didn’t suffer any casualties or damage in the operation.
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December - 14 
General officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said there is danger of some militants entering Kashmir from Afghanistan after withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. "There is danger of battle
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General officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said there is danger of some militants entering Kashmir from Afghanistan after withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. "There is danger of battle-hardened militants arriving in Kashmir if American Army leaves Afghanistan," he said. "For the last 10 years, we are seeing that what is happening in Afghanistan is definitely having an impact on Pakistan and on Kashmir. Our assessment for future, for 2012, will depend on what will be the situation in Afghanistan. In 1990 when Russians left Afghanistan many militants of that time entered the Valley. Possibility is there if American Army leaves Afghanistan, some terrorists will try to come here. Whenever there is turbulence, it has an impact on surrounding areas," Hasnain added. He said at present security developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan also suggest that by next year, militants fighting against NATO forces would find their way into Kashmir. "We will not lower our guard even when the infiltration routes are closed due to heavy snowfall," he said, adding that militants would now try to take other routes, including Uri, to sneak into this side during winter season. Militants may take advantage of the less snow and sneak from this sector.
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December - 14 
Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 14 said, “I have told the Police Headquarter to initially submit a proposal for formation of bomb squad at Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills”. Lyngdoh further said that the State Government would want bomb s
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Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 14 said, “I have told the Police Headquarter to initially submit a proposal for formation of bomb squad at Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills”. Lyngdoh further said that the State Government would want bomb squads in place in all the seven District headquarters of the State. Further, he informed that in the mean time the Government would continuously send its Police personnel for training to build the manpower required for the bomb squads in the State.
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December - 14 
Rebutting allegations that top Maoist leader Kishanji was killed in a "fake encounter", Mamata Banerjee said the security forces took time to confirm his death as they had no idea that the senior rebel leader was in the Burishole jungle area at the t
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Rebutting allegations that top Maoist leader Kishanji was killed in a "fake encounter", Mamata Banerjee said the security forces took time to confirm his death as they had no idea that the senior rebel leader was in the Burishole jungle area at the time.
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December - 14 
Replying to another question, Singh said a number of breakaway Left-Wing Extremist groups like Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) and Revolutio
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Replying to another question, Singh said a number of breakaway Left-Wing Extremist groups like Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) and Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC) have been formed during the last few years and are indulging in extortion in their respective strongholds.
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December - 14 
Slain Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji had 42 criminal cases registered against him in five States, reports The Times of India. Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told the Rajya
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Slain Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji had 42 criminal cases registered against him in five States, reports The Times of India. Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on December 14 that 24 cases were registered against Kishanji in West Bengal, 10 in Andhra Pradesh, six in Jharkhand and one each in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
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December - 14 
Tariq Ahmad Bhat (24), a resident of Rang Hamam in Nowhatta are of Srinagar, and a shopkeeper at Gojwara Chowk, who was severely assaulted by a group of stone pelters on December 3, when he defied their diktats of forcing him to shut down his shop, s
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Tariq Ahmad Bhat (24), a resident of Rang Hamam in Nowhatta are of Srinagar, and a shopkeeper at Gojwara Chowk, who was severely assaulted by a group of stone pelters on December 3, when he defied their diktats of forcing him to shut down his shop, succumbed to his injuries on December 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that four stone pelters involved in the killing of the shopkeeper have been arrested.
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December - 14 
The Delhi Government on December 14 informed the Delhi Court which is trying the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts allegedly by Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants that it had given sanction to prosecute all 13 accused on the basis of ample evidence to est
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The Delhi Government on December 14 informed the Delhi Court which is trying the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts allegedly by Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants that it had given sanction to prosecute all 13 accused on the basis of ample evidence to establish their links with the terror outfit, reports Indian Express.
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December - 14 
The Pakistani woman spy Soofia Kanwal and her accomplice Imran, arrested on December 12, were pushed into India from Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI's) launch pads in Nepal to attack Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and other terror targets in
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The Pakistani woman spy Soofia Kanwal and her accomplice Imran, arrested on December 12, were pushed into India from Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI's) launch pads in Nepal to attack Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and other terror targets in the state, reports The Times of India. These startling facts came to the fore during their interrogation by Special Cell. Police are questioning them about the training programmes they underwent in Pakistan. Both were well-versed in techniques used by different terror organisations. It has also been revealed that chief of Indian Mujahideen (IM), Siddi Bappa alias Shahrukh, had instructed all module members to use different SIM cards for calling each other and he himself carried several phones with different connections.
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December - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that three civilians injured were injured in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast inside the Public Works Department (PWD) Office located at near Khoyathong Bazar in Imphal on December 14. The victims were ide
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The Sangai Express reports that three civilians injured were injured in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast inside the Public Works Department (PWD) Office located at near Khoyathong Bazar in Imphal on December 14. The victims were identified as Haorungbam Nirmala (27), Seram Yaima (41) and Mohammad Manal (44). Additional Deputy General of Police (ADGP) V.Jathang believed a very powerful time bomb which was put inside a dustbin, caused the blast, adds The Shillong Times.
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December - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that all the 568 militants of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), a Karbi militants group surrendered their arms at a function held at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on December 14. The UPDS militants surrend
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The Shillong Times reports that all the 568 militants of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), a Karbi militants group surrendered their arms at a function held at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District on December 14. The UPDS militants surrendered 177 assorted weapons including AK 47 assault rifles, rocket launcher, M-16 rifles, SLRs, G-3 & G-4 guns, carbines, pistols. They also deposited 18740 rounds of assorted ammunition, 322 magazines.
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December - 14 
The West Bengal Government invited engineering major Larsen & Toubro to set up a thermal power plant of 700-800 MW capacity in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected West Midnapore District, reports The Times of India. "We have off
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The West Bengal Government invited engineering major Larsen & Toubro to set up a thermal power plant of 700-800 MW capacity in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected West Midnapore District, reports The Times of India. "We have offered L&T land at Goaltore to set up a power plant," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on December 14, adding that preliminary talks have been held with the company in this regard. "L&T officials are coming on December 19 for further discussions. I will sit with them and discuss the issue with the land map of the area," the Chief Minister told a Bengali news channel. She pointed out that the state government owns 1,000 acres of land at Goaltore. "While 300 acres can be set aside for manufacturing industry, we can give them 700 acres to set up a power plant," Banerjee said.
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December - 14 
Troops conducted search operation in dense forest area of Waoman near village Pathalan, about 12 kilometers from Banihal town in Ramban District. A well concealed natural cave hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) measuring seven feet by four feet and thr
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Troops conducted search operation in dense forest area of Waoman near village Pathalan, about 12 kilometers from Banihal town in Ramban District. A well concealed natural cave hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) measuring seven feet by four feet and three feet in height having an entrance of 1.5 feet was neutralized during the operation. Recoveries made from the hideout included one double barrel gun, one 12 bore single barrel gun, two UBGL launchers, 506 rounds of AK-47, 228 rounds of PIKA ammunitions, two UBGL grenades, four Chinese grenades, 12 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 12 unknown bombs, 30 electric detonators, two pistol magazines, four AK-47 magazines, one binocular, six batteries, three meters of cortex and four kilograms of explosive.
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December - 14 
Unidentified militants on December 14 abducted Ashok Paul (52), a prominent businessman of Gouripur Town, from Nandinipar on National Highway-31 (NH-31) under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified militants on December 14 abducted Ashok Paul (52), a prominent businessman of Gouripur Town, from Nandinipar on National Highway-31 (NH-31) under Golokganj Police Station in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 14 
Union Government informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) that Pakistan has been improving its administrative infrastructure and defence works, including observation capability, along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Times of India.
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Union Government informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) that Pakistan has been improving its administrative infrastructure and defence works, including observation capability, along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Times of India. Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullapally Ramachandran said this in response to a question whether there was substantial construction activity by Pakistan along the LoC. About measures taken by India, the minister said India had installed high-quality lighting cables and other equipment for the anti-infiltration obstacle system and the bunds in the riverine sector along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir and the system was fully operational. "The anti-infiltration obstacle system and bunds are regularly checked for their operability and maintenance of the same is carried out to ensure their serviceability at all times," he said.
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December - 15 
A group of 50-odd Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an under-construction bridge at Patna village under Manika Police Station area of Latehar District on December 15, around 8pm, reports The Telegraph. Sources said INR 10 mi
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A group of 50-odd Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an under-construction bridge at Patna village under Manika Police Station area of Latehar District on December 15, around 8pm, reports The Telegraph. Sources said INR 10 million had been sanctioned for building the 50 metre bridge. Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar Garhdesi did not confirm the blast but he said that a Police team had been rushed to the spot.
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December - 15 
A report submitted by the Government prior to the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) annual meeting on money laundering in July had wanted a tab on Pakistan’s strategy to route the FICN into India through Nepal, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Sri Lanka
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A report submitted by the Government prior to the Asia-Pacific Group (APG) annual meeting on money laundering in July had wanted a tab on Pakistan’s strategy to route the FICN into India through Nepal, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Sri Lanka and South-East Asian countries like Thailand and Malaysia, according to Deccan Chronicle. It said roughly four out of every 1,000 currency notes in the country was fake. Besides FICN enter India through migrant labourers who are agents, from UAE, especially to areas like Malappuram and Chavakkad where the centres work under the façade of clinics or treatment centres. The former Coast Guard Director-General, Prabhakar Paleri, says Kerala is generally a peaceful state and can be a safe destination for the landing of such notes that are sent out, especially from UAE.
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December - 15 
District Police destroyed illegal hemp cultivation over 15 acres in Kendiriguda village within Padmapur Police limits in Rayagada District, reports The Times of India. Sources claimed that a part of the earnings from such cultivation goes to the Maoi
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District Police destroyed illegal hemp cultivation over 15 acres in Kendiriguda village within Padmapur Police limits in Rayagada District, reports The Times of India. Sources claimed that a part of the earnings from such cultivation goes to the Maoists and hence it is undertaken in Maoist-dominated areas.
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December - 15 
In Manika, local residents discovered Maoists posters, which threatened Abhijeet and Essar groups with dire consequences if the interest of locals was overlooked while hiring staff in the District. The Maoists posters were found in two places. “While
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In Manika, local residents discovered Maoists posters, which threatened Abhijeet and Essar groups with dire consequences if the interest of locals was overlooked while hiring staff in the District. The Maoists posters were found in two places. “While one poster was noticed on a wall at Dharampur Chowk, about 200m from the town police station, another poster was found near Panchpheri Chowk, about 100m from Manika police station. The posters were brought to the notice of the Police around 9am,” a local resident claimed. However, IBN Live reports that the posters were that of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist.
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December - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed has ordered an inquiry into allegations that Central Government funds meant to modernise seminaries may have been allotted to non-existent institutions, according to The Hindu. In all, 362
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Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed has ordered an inquiry into allegations that Central Government funds meant to modernise seminaries may have been allotted to non-existent institutions, according to The Hindu. In all, 362 seminaries were scheduled to receive some INR 30.5 million in aid, but allegations of fraud led the Minister to have a list of beneficiaries published in newspapers on December 14.
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December - 15 
Jharkhand High Court on December 15 acquitted the death sentence of four alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for opening fire on spectators of football match in Giridih on October 2007 in which former Chief Minister Babulal Ma
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Jharkhand High Court on December 15 acquitted the death sentence of four alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for opening fire on spectators of football match in Giridih on October 2007 in which former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi’s son and 18 others were killed, reports Business Standard. A division bench of justices R K Merathia and P P Bhatt heard the appeals filed by the accused and gave them the “benefit of doubt”, citing “lack of evidence” on the part of the prosecution to confirm the death sentence awarded by Giridih sessions judge on June 22. The bench observed that the prosecution had failed to bring about a strong case against the accused.
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December - 15 
Local residents of Chandwa claimed that Maoists took away two firearms and 42 rounds of ammunition from security guards posted at the gate of the 2,000MW power plant under-construction power plant in the District. “The rebels took away two double-bar
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Local residents of Chandwa claimed that Maoists took away two firearms and 42 rounds of ammunition from security guards posted at the gate of the 2,000MW power plant under-construction power plant in the District. “The rebels took away two double-barrel guns. We heard that around 25 rebels struck in the wee hours of Wednesday and abducted three security guards. The guards, who were taken to a nearby forest, were released this morning only after they surrendered their arms,” a resident said.
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December - 15 
The Southeast District Police of Delhi arrested two persons, including one Nepalese, from Okhla on December 15 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of 350,000. The arrested persons were identified as Sunny Singh Kunwar (30) from Nepal and
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The Southeast District Police of Delhi arrested two persons, including one Nepalese, from Okhla on December 15 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of 350,000. The arrested persons were identified as Sunny Singh Kunwar (30) from Nepal and Madan Tomar (27), reports The Times of India. The gang, Police said, concentrated on counterfeiting notes of only 50 and 100 denominations as these are hardly checked by the public. In addition, Police recently came across an ISI plan to flood India with low denomination FICN that can act as an irritant for the Security Forces (SFs) as these cases hardly get detected. In the past 18 months, Delhi Police has seized FICN worth one million, mostly coming through Nepal border in eight different cases and arrested 28 people.
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December - 15 
The traders in Nowhatta area called for Kashmir bandh (shut down) on December 15 (today) against stone pelters after the death of Bhat.
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The traders in Nowhatta area called for Kashmir bandh (shut down) on December 15 (today) against stone pelters after the death of Bhat.
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December - 16 
17-suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly stopped and checked vehicles passing by in case there were any Police personnel, at National Highway (NH) 51 in Rari in West Garo Hills.
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17-suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly stopped and checked vehicles passing by in case there were any Police personnel, at National Highway (NH) 51 in Rari in West Garo Hills.
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December - 16 
A large number of armed Maoists from three States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand are reported to be camping in forests bordering Nagar Untari, Bhawnathpur and Manjhiaon areas in Garhwa District for the past 10 days, reports The Times of India.
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A large number of armed Maoists from three States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand are reported to be camping in forests bordering Nagar Untari, Bhawnathpur and Manjhiaon areas in Garhwa District for the past 10 days, reports The Times of India. The Maoists numbering over 150 are planning a major offensive. Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj S said that Security Forces were trying to ascertain the presence of the Maoists in suspected areas and were keeping a watch on their activities. According to reports, the Maoists have taken shelter in the dense forests of Saropato in Nagar Untari Police Station area, Kaylan village in Bhawnathpur and Semri Banjari and Sukhnadi villages in Manjhiaon, the SP said.
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December - 16 
a recent investigation conducted by the Hyderabad Police into circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) has revealed that those associated with the Naxal movement have been raising funds by circulating fake currency in Andhra Pradesh, reports
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a recent investigation conducted by the Hyderabad Police into circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) has revealed that those associated with the Naxal movement have been raising funds by circulating fake currency in Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India. Hyderabad in particular has become the nerve centre of the fake currency racket. While earlier notes were smuggled into Andhra Pradesh, these days notes are being printed and circulated within the state, say Police sources.
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December - 16 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly set ablaze a tipper and a proclainer (earthmover) near Alubaka in the Bhadrachalam Agency area of Kammam District late in the night of December 16, reports IBN live. Sources said th
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) allegedly set ablaze a tipper and a proclainer (earthmover) near Alubaka in the Bhadrachalam Agency area of Kammam District late in the night of December 16, reports IBN live. Sources said that the Maoists set ablaze the vehicles to obstruct the road works taken up under the Left Wing Extremism Affected Districts Development Scheme. The Maoist had warned the contractor earlier not to take up work on the road that connects Bhadrachalam with Venkatapur and Bhoopalapatnam in Chhattisgarh. According to sources, around 60 Maoists, 20 of them armed, from the neighbouring state entered the district, poured kerosene over the vehicles, and set them ablaze.
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December - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the battery rooms of at least five mobile towers in Sorada area of Ganjam District late in the night of December 16, reports IBN live. While two mobile towers were attacked in Gajalabadi,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze the battery rooms of at least five mobile towers in Sorada area of Ganjam District late in the night of December 16, reports IBN live. While two mobile towers were attacked in Gajalabadi, three were attacked in Ashurabandh under Sorada police station limits. Separate groups of about 20 Maoists each attacked the mobile towers belonging to private cellular operators located in Ganjam-Kandhamal-Gajapati border. "No injuries or casualties reported during their raids," Police said. Police also found a hand written poster of the Maoists from Gajalabadi. The poster said the Maoists had damaged the mobile towers in protest against the killing of CPI-Maoist politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji by Security Forces in West Bengal. The Times of India adds that this is the first time in 10 years that the Maoists have struck the area.
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December - 16 
Contrary to the view of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh that large projects in Andhra Pradesh were causing a spurt in Naxalism (Left-Wing Extremism), Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on December 16 said such projects were ''developme
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Contrary to the view of Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh that large projects in Andhra Pradesh were causing a spurt in Naxalism (Left-Wing Extremism), Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on December 16 said such projects were ''development opportunities'', reports Deccan Herald. Reddy spoke in favour of controversial projects like the Posco, Vedanta, bauxite mining in the Araku valley of Andhra Pradesh and thermal power station at Sompeta in Srikakulam District - issues allegedly being used by the Maoists to spread their wings - saying, "these are not issues...they are development opportunities." Reddy further said, "Out of the 21 Central Committee members of CPI (Maoist), 13 hailed from AP; of the 19 member Andhra-Odisha Border Committee, 17 are from here while all the 12 members of the Chhattisgarh Committee too are from AP."
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December - 16 
Five landmines -- four landmines of five kilograms each and one weighing 10 kilogram -- suspected to be kept in two sacks by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered from Ramgarh District on December 16, reports I
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Five landmines -- four landmines of five kilograms each and one weighing 10 kilogram -- suspected to be kept in two sacks by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered from Ramgarh District on December 16, reports IANS. According to the Police, the two sacks were found by villagers on a farm at Bhadgao village of Ramgarh, around 60 kilometres from Ranchi. The landmines were later defused by the bomb disposal squad.
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December - 16 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General Ata Hasnain said that, Pakistan will stoke trouble in Kashmir once US-led forces exit Afghanistan, reports Tehelka.com. That is why the Army feels the demand in the Valley for the rollback
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps Lieutenant General Ata Hasnain said that, Pakistan will stoke trouble in Kashmir once US-led forces exit Afghanistan, reports Tehelka.com. That is why the Army feels the demand in the Valley for the rollback of AFSPA is far outweighed by a “pronounced and bigger external dimension” of Kashmir, which makes it an inalienable part of the ongoing great game in the Af-Pak region — a Kabul-Islamabad-Srinagar axis.
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December - 16 
Interpol General Secretary Robert K. Noble along with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director A. P. Singh announced on December 16, the setting up of a CBI-Interpol 'Research and Innovation Centre' for prevention of telecommunications crime, k
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Interpol General Secretary Robert K. Noble along with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director A. P. Singh announced on December 16, the setting up of a CBI-Interpol 'Research and Innovation Centre' for prevention of telecommunications crime, keeping in mind the growing popularity of mobile phones and devices as carriers of sensitive information, reports The Times of India. "We want to create a hub where all telecommunications operators will participate and where we can streamline the access of information," Noble said at the CBI headquarters. They also agreed that the present procedure to get information and evidence with regard to IP addresses and details of alleged cyber criminals from different countries was "cumbersome", resulting in loss of evidence.
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December - 16 
On December 16, on the issue of the continuing demand for revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Defence Minister A. K. Antony said, "Even though violence levels have reduced substantially, attempts at infiltration are still persi
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On December 16, on the issue of the continuing demand for revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Defence Minister A. K. Antony said, "Even though violence levels have reduced substantially, attempts at infiltration are still persisting... We can't ignore the threat”, reports The Times of India' The Defence Ministry is continuing with its stand that it would be premature to withdraw (AFSPA) even from a few Districts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), with Pakistan continuing to control the terror tap and cross-border infiltration still a major problem.
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December - 16 
On December 16, the ‘chairman’ of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, stated that the separatist leaders be free and allow their political activities to see who is favoured in the society, according to Kashmir Times
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On December 16, the ‘chairman’ of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, stated that the separatist leaders be free and allow their political activities to see who is favoured in the society, according to Kashmir Times.
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December - 16 
Pakistani woman spy Soofia Kanwal, who was arrested at New Delhi along with her companion Imran on December 5, is suspected to be a suicide bomber or fidayeen, according to The Times of India. Preliminary inputs from Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Rese
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Pakistani woman spy Soofia Kanwal, who was arrested at New Delhi along with her companion Imran on December 5, is suspected to be a suicide bomber or fidayeen, according to The Times of India. Preliminary inputs from Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) suggest that a woman fidayeen trained in Pakistani jihad launch pads had infiltrated into India on a terror mission. During interrogation, Police have found out that senior Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was on her radar and she was giving finishing touches to her terror plan on directions from her Pakistan. Soofia also had Gujarat's Akshardham temple on her radar.
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December - 16 
Police across the State, particularly in Tamenglong District where the railway line construction is going on have been put on alert on account of the United Naga Council (UNC)’s two month ban on all activities related with the construction of Jiribam
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Police across the State, particularly in Tamenglong District where the railway line construction is going on have been put on alert on account of the United Naga Council (UNC)’s two month ban on all activities related with the construction of Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway line which starts from December 16, reports The Nagaland Post.
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December - 16 
The Chhattisgarh Government said on December 16 that Essar Group had handed over INR 1.5 million to a local contractor in the State to pass on to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Economic Times. "As per the first infor
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The Chhattisgarh Government said on December 16 that Essar Group had handed over INR 1.5 million to a local contractor in the State to pass on to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Economic Times. "As per the first information report (FIR), Rs.15 lakh amount was provided from Essar company side to a contractor, B.K. Lala on Sep 9 to hand over to Lingaram Kodopi at a weekly market at village Palnar in Dantewada district," Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar told the State assembly in a written reply. He informed the house that so far, four people were arrested in the case and the State Government had constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to speed up the probe and get to the bottom of the issue. Kanwar said that besides Lala and Kodopi who were caught red-handed by the Police, two others -- a tribal woman teacher, Soni Sori, and Essar general manager, D.V.C.S. Verma, who is posted in Dantewada District -- were arrested so far.
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December - 16 
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) had alerted investigating agencies about at least 10 cases of suspected terror financing that had found its way to the stock market in the last three years, as reported by The Times of India. In response to a Par
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The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) had alerted investigating agencies about at least 10 cases of suspected terror financing that had found its way to the stock market in the last three years, as reported by The Times of India. In response to a Parliament question, Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena said on December 16, that 10 cases of "suspicious transactions linked to terrorist financing were received from intermediaries of stock market such as brokers, asset management companies etc since 2009-10 and disseminated to intelligence agencies by FIU". "Several steps have been taken to prevent black money or terrorist funds flowing into the stock markets," Meena further said. Since 2007, FIU has received information on hundreds of suspicious transactions, many of them related to terror financing. In a large number of suspicious transactions, bank accounts were identified as having a common beneficiary with huge and unexplained money transfers made.
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December - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that bullet riddled bodies of Soram Ibomcha (60), a chowkidar (watchman) of Irilbung water supply scheme, and his son Gitchandra alias Yaipu (22) were recovered on December 16 from a hill range known as Keitanlok, near Lemb
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The Sangai Express reports that bullet riddled bodies of Soram Ibomcha (60), a chowkidar (watchman) of Irilbung water supply scheme, and his son Gitchandra alias Yaipu (22) were recovered on December 16 from a hill range known as Keitanlok, near Lembakhul under Yairipok Police Station in Thoubal District. The duo was abducted by Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Task force (KCP-MTF-Kesho Meitei) militants on December 7 and subsequently demanded a ransom of INR 2 million for their release.
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December - 16 
The Supreme Court on December 16 stayed a Bombay High Court (HC) order permitting custodial interrogation of Malegaon blast (September 8, 2006) accused Lieutenant Colonel, Shrikant Purohit by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and also issued notice
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The Supreme Court on December 16 stayed a Bombay High Court (HC) order permitting custodial interrogation of Malegaon blast (September 8, 2006) accused Lieutenant Colonel, Shrikant Purohit by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and also issued notice to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on his plea for bail. A bench of Justices H L Dattu and C K Prasad stayed the November 9, 2011 order of the HC, which had upheld the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) Court's July 19 decision to permit NIA to interrogate Purohit, Major Updhyay and Sudhakar Dhar Dwivedi in custody. The bench stayed the HC order till January 4, 2012 when the petition will be heard.
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December - 16 
The Telegraph reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the building of an upgraded Government middle school at Sarkanda village under Tankuppa block in Gaya District in the night of December 16.
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The Telegraph reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the building of an upgraded Government middle school at Sarkanda village under Tankuppa block in Gaya District in the night of December 16.
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December - 16 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jagannath Tudu, Shibil Soren and Lakshikant Mahto, were arrested from Kaliam village in Binpur area in West Midnapore District on December 16, reports Zee News. The three were c
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jagannath Tudu, Shibil Soren and Lakshikant Mahto, were arrested from Kaliam village in Binpur area in West Midnapore District on December 16, reports Zee News. The three were cadres of the ‘China squad’ but the nomenclature has nothing to do with the neighbouring country, the sources said.
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December - 16 
UNC in a joint meeting held with tribe presidents, regional presidents and frontal organisations and representatives of political parties at Tahamzam, Senapati District, has endorsed the Naga peace process while urging the negotiators for early settl
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UNC in a joint meeting held with tribe presidents, regional presidents and frontal organisations and representatives of political parties at Tahamzam, Senapati District, has endorsed the Naga peace process while urging the negotiators for early settlement of the Indo-Naga issue, reports The Assam Tribune. The other resolutions adopted at the meeting, included endorsement of the objection to the attempt to bifurcate Naga areas for up gradation or creation of Sadar Hills, Jiribam, Tongei Marin, Phungyar, Tengnoupal and Kakching Districts.
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December - 16 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will chalk out strategies to deal with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem in a meeting of the heads of the Police Forces of the Northeast, convened by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Guwahati
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will chalk out strategies to deal with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem in a meeting of the heads of the Police Forces of the Northeast, convened by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Guwahati on December 19 and 20, reports The Nagaland Post.
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December - 16 
Zee News reports that Police on December 16 arrested 31 Myanmarese Nationals from Bokafa in South Tripura District. Among the arrested were nine children and seven women. Sub-Divisional Police Officier Amitava Paul told reporters, "All the 31 Myanmar
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Zee News reports that Police on December 16 arrested 31 Myanmarese Nationals from Bokafa in South Tripura District. Among the arrested were nine children and seven women. Sub-Divisional Police Officier Amitava Paul told reporters, "All the 31 Myanmarese nationals were arrested by the police at Bokafa, 90 km from Agartala, late Friday night, They told the interrogators that they are planning to leave for elsewhere in India via Guwahati in search of jobs.” "All the foreign nationals are Rohingya Muslims who entered Tripura illegally through Sabroom border from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of southeast Bangladesh”.
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December - 17 
Ranjan Daimary who leads a faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Ranjan) on December 17 said that the outfit is not behind any kind of extortion drive in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) and that the allegations were
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Ranjan Daimary who leads a faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Ranjan) on December 17 said that the outfit is not behind any kind of extortion drive in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) and that the allegations were 'baseless', reports Assam Tribune. "Since we are on ceasefire, we do not want to violate the ground rules," Daimary said, after he was produced at the Court of Sessions Judge in Kamrup.
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December - 17 
Joint Secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh admitted that the talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) have not been progressing satisfactorily, reports The Assam Tribune. Singh said that the
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Joint Secretary (North East) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Sambhu Singh admitted that the talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) have not been progressing satisfactorily, reports The Assam Tribune. Singh said that the December 17 meeting decided to extend the period of the cease-fire agreement by another six months, but the Government would think twice before extending the cease-fire term any more. He pointed out that talks with the DHD-N have been going on for eight years and "talks cannot be a never – ending process. The Government will have to think twice before extending the cease-fire agreement any further and we have already informed the leaders of the outfit about the Government's displeasure about the progress of talks." Singh further revealed that the DHD-N has been claiming villages outside of Dima Hasao District, which is not acceptable to the Government. He also said that the leaders of the militant outfit have been maintaining "double standards". When they take part in the tripartite meetings, they agree to give up the demand for creation of a separate state, but when they talk outside, they raise the demand for creation of a separate state of Dimaraji. Singh said that on the other hand, talks with the Dima Halim Daogah-Jewel (DHD-J) are progressing well and the leaders of the outfit are showing a positive attitude. He said that the Government of India has almost finalised an agreement with the DHD (J) and a formal agreement is likely to be signed after the State Cabinet approves the same.
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December - 17 
Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) claimed responsibility for the killing of PHED care-taker Soram Ibomcha and his son Jeetchandra alias Yaipu. A joint statement issued by the outfit's ‘chief commander’ Kesho Meitei and publicity
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Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF) claimed responsibility for the killing of PHED care-taker Soram Ibomcha and his son Jeetchandra alias Yaipu. A joint statement issued by the outfit's ‘chief commander’ Kesho Meitei and publicity secretary in-charge Pamheiba confirmed involvement of the outfit in the killing of the father and son.
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December - 17 
Maoists demolished the building of another upgraded middle school at Chananwar village under Khaira block in Jamui District on December 17. The school had 14 rooms. A JCB machine was found near the destroyed school. Asked why the Police were not bein
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Maoists demolished the building of another upgraded middle school at Chananwar village under Khaira block in Jamui District on December 17. The school had 14 rooms. A JCB machine was found near the destroyed school. Asked why the Police were not being able to make necessary arrangements to counter frequent attacks by the Maoists, Jamui superintendent of police (SP) Ram Narayan Singh said: “The location of these places is a major hindrance. We conduct massive search operations in the areas considered Maoist stronghold. But it is not possible to keep a 24-hour vigil at schools in areas such as Chananwar.”
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December - 17 
Police neutralised an illegal arms and ammunition factory operated by the CPI-Maoist from a rented house in the Kanholi area under Mithanpura Police Station in Muzaffarpur District. A Police team recovered a stock of 900 cartridges and equipment that
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Police neutralised an illegal arms and ammunition factory operated by the CPI-Maoist from a rented house in the Kanholi area under Mithanpura Police Station in Muzaffarpur District. A Police team recovered a stock of 900 cartridges and equipment that the Maoists used to make pistols and other firearms. Two Maoists, identified as Srikant Singh and Bipin Kumar, who were working at the factory near Bela Industrial Estate, were arrested. Singh is a resident of Phenhara in East Champaran and Kumar is from Kharona under Kurhani Police Station of Muzaffarpur District. Both were “actively involved” in the organisational activities of the CPI-Maoist in the District, the Police said. The Police also arrested the owner of the house, Nagendra Singh, who had rented out the accommodation to the Maoists. Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Kumar said the cartridges made at the arms factory were being supplied to the wings of the CPI-Maoist operating in north Bihar Districts. The Police also found three mobile phones at the factory. The SSP added that the Police have recovered raw materials used in making cartridges and some empty packets of cartridges as well.
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December - 17 
SFs arrested a GNLA militant identified as Tizo Marak from Seven-Kilo area near Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on December 17.
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SFs arrested a GNLA militant identified as Tizo Marak from Seven-Kilo area near Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on December 17.
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December - 17 
SFs launched an operation at Mrijunar forests in the Kokernag area and recovered one rocket launcher, three RPG boosters, one mortar shell, two Chinese grenades, four AK-47 magazines, 66 AK rounds, five UBGL grenades and two UBGL discharge cups on De
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SFs launched an operation at Mrijunar forests in the Kokernag area and recovered one rocket launcher, three RPG boosters, one mortar shell, two Chinese grenades, four AK-47 magazines, 66 AK rounds, five UBGL grenades and two UBGL discharge cups on December 17.
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December - 17 
SFs neutralized a militant hideout in the forest area of Drangsoo at Qalamabad. The recoveries made included three AK magazines, 25 AK rounds, 15 Dura Cell batteries, one radio along set with antenna, two knives, two scissors, one hand grenade and on
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SFs neutralized a militant hideout in the forest area of Drangsoo at Qalamabad. The recoveries made included three AK magazines, 25 AK rounds, 15 Dura Cell batteries, one radio along set with antenna, two knives, two scissors, one hand grenade and one detonator.
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December - 17 
Suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres rained a volley of fire at a function attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi at Kangpokpi town in Sadar Hills District on December 17, The Sangai Express. The function was organised for laying foundation
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Suspected Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres rained a volley of fire at a function attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi at Kangpokpi town in Sadar Hills District on December 17, The Sangai Express. The function was organised for laying foundation stones of four new blocks of Sadar Hills - Island Block, Tu-jang Waichong Block, Kangchup-Geljang Block and Champhai Block - and for inauguration of Kangpokpi Autonomous District Council (ADC) complex. Just about 30 minutes before the function started, a loud burst was heard on the side of Hijang along T Khullen Range. This was followed by rapid gunfire directed towards the function venue. No casualties were reported.
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December - 17 
The bail petition of Ansai Boro, an accused in the October 30, 2011 serial blasts was filed before the court. Bail petitions of another three accused are expected to be moved on December 22, 2011.
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The bail petition of Ansai Boro, an accused in the October 30, 2011 serial blasts was filed before the court. Bail petitions of another three accused are expected to be moved on December 22, 2011.
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December - 17 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on December 17 registered a case of murder against 20 Policemen in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case in Gujarat, reports The Times of India. The fresh FIR was registered by the probe agency after the Spec
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on December 17 registered a case of murder against 20 Policemen in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case in Gujarat, reports The Times of India. The fresh FIR was registered by the probe agency after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) gave its complaint to the CBI on December 15, 2011 saying that the encounter was staged. Besides murder, they have also been charged with destruction of evidence.
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December - 17 
The militants used a fire extinguisher to fabricate an IED and plant it under a culvert near DAV Public School, few meters ahead of Sher-i-Kashmir bridge, about two kilometers from border town of Poonch District on Poonch-Jammu road. A remote control
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The militants used a fire extinguisher to fabricate an IED and plant it under a culvert near DAV Public School, few meters ahead of Sher-i-Kashmir bridge, about two kilometers from border town of Poonch District on Poonch-Jammu road. A remote control device could have triggered the IED, sources said.
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December - 17 
The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 17 killed two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and arrested one sympathizer, identified as Krinson N Marak, in Darimgre forests near Williamnagar, of East Garo Hill
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The Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 17 killed two militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and arrested one sympathizer, identified as Krinson N Marak, in Darimgre forests near Williamnagar, of East Garo Hills District. One the militants killed was identified as AKJ.Momin, while the identity of other slain militant is yet to be ascertained. SFs recovered two grenades, one Italian-made pistol and incriminating documents from the site.
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December - 17 
The second fast track court on December 17 convicted six suspects for collecting explosive material and planning to carry out terrorist activities in Bangalore, reports The Times of India. One of the accused was acquitted. Those convicted are Rasool
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The second fast track court on December 17 convicted six suspects for collecting explosive material and planning to carry out terrorist activities in Bangalore, reports The Times of India. One of the accused was acquitted. Those convicted are Rasool Mohammed, Afsar Pasha, Ibrahim Chopdar, Nurulla Khan, Irfan and Munna. The acquitted man is Shamsuddin. "The Police stumbled upon these men while investigating the December 28, 2005 terrorist attack at IISC. It was found that they were preparing to carry out anti-national activities, and to disrupt social harmony. Those convicted are jihadi activists and members of a banned outfit. Investigation revealed that one of them had been to Bangladesh," a senior officer said.
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December - 17 
The Sentinel reports that Seram Yaima (41), a casual clerk in the Public Works Department (PWD) in Imphal city, who sustained shrapnel injuries during the December 14 bomb blast in the PWD office succumbed to injuries on December 17.
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The Sentinel reports that Seram Yaima (41), a casual clerk in the Public Works Department (PWD) in Imphal city, who sustained shrapnel injuries during the December 14 bomb blast in the PWD office succumbed to injuries on December 17.
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December - 18 
A crude bomb was recovered from a roadside eating joint in Terhi Bagia in Agra on December 17 and was defused in the morning of December 18 (today), reports Zee News.
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A crude bomb was recovered from a roadside eating joint in Terhi Bagia in Agra on December 17 and was defused in the morning of December 18 (today), reports Zee News.
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December - 18 
A grenade exploded in the office of Indian National Congress (INC) in Thoubal District on December 18, reports The Telegraph. No one was injured in the explosion.
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A grenade exploded in the office of Indian National Congress (INC) in Thoubal District on December 18, reports The Telegraph. No one was injured in the explosion.
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December - 18 
An intense gun battle took place between Security Forces (SFs) and unidentified militants near Nambashi under Kasom Khullen Sub-Division of Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express.
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An intense gun battle took place between Security Forces (SFs) and unidentified militants near Nambashi under Kasom Khullen Sub-Division of Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 18 
Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), the border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh, have decided to share “real time intelligence” to check trans-border crimes, according to The Assam Tribune. Sources revealed that eff
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Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), the border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh, have decided to share “real time intelligence” to check trans-border crimes, according to The Assam Tribune. Sources revealed that efforts by the anti-national elements to pump in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) are a matter of grave concern for India and accordingly BSF and BGB have decided to work together to check the menace. The BSF and BGB are also jointly identifying the vulnerable patches of the International Border (IB) for joint and coordinated patrolling. Sources said that the BSF has already appointed nodal officers for coordinated patrolling with the BGB. The BSF and BGB have also decided to lay joint ambushes to check movement of militants and other anti-social elements on the basis of intelligence inputs.
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December - 18 
Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) ‘President’ Lalhmingthang Sanate dismissed the news reports on his impeachment as baseless and completely unfounded.
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Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) ‘President’ Lalhmingthang Sanate dismissed the news reports on his impeachment as baseless and completely unfounded.
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December - 18 
India Today reports that leading a vitriolic attack against India, Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed on December 18 vowed to continue jihad to oust Indian forces from Jammu and Kashmir. "Some people are conspiring in Islamabad to stop and har
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India Today reports that leading a vitriolic attack against India, Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed on December 18 vowed to continue jihad to oust Indian forces from Jammu and Kashmir. "Some people are conspiring in Islamabad to stop and harm the Kashmiri freedom movement. They are in a dialogue process with India and have declared India a favourite country, an open market for them. Listen, God willing, we will not allow this resolution in parliament. The people of Pakistan do not want relations with India," Saeed said in an anti India rally in Pakistan. He also blasted Islamabad for holding dialogues with India and its handling of the Kashmir dispute.
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December - 18 
Intelligence inputs received by various Army formations in Jammu and Kashmir appear to suggest that infiltration is on the rise after the State Government’s move for a partial withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). Army officers hav
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Intelligence inputs received by various Army formations in Jammu and Kashmir appear to suggest that infiltration is on the rise after the State Government’s move for a partial withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). Army officers have suggested that infiltration is taking place from almost every side of the Line of Control (LoC) following the ASPA move. According to officials, at least 85 infiltration bids have taken place along the border in Jammu and Kashmir till November. A total of 235 Pakistan-based terrorists attempted to infiltrate in 2011, but only 52 could succeed.
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December - 18 
Issuing a press release, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) informed that a felicitation ceremony was organized at the Council headquarters, Hebron on December 5 to mark the “homecoming” of the 20 Nationalist Socialist C
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Issuing a press release, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) informed that a felicitation ceremony was organized at the Council headquarters, Hebron on December 5 to mark the “homecoming” of the 20 Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) members, reports The Nagaland Post.
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December - 18 
It has been sixteen days since, Adheen Prajapati, a villager of Semari village in Palamu District got abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports ANI. The Prajapati's wife told the media persons that a group of about
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It has been sixteen days since, Adheen Prajapati, a villager of Semari village in Palamu District got abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports ANI. The Prajapati's wife told the media persons that a group of about 20-25 Maoists arrived in their village around midnight and barged into their house and took away her husband on December 1. She also added the Maoists made a monetary demand of INR 3 million.
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December - 18 
On December 18, SFs arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and Manzoor Ahmed Ammnar, from Baramulla District. Police said that two pistols, two pistol magazines, 12 rounds of pistol ammunition and two hand gren
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On December 18, SFs arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and Manzoor Ahmed Ammnar, from Baramulla District. Police said that two pistols, two pistol magazines, 12 rounds of pistol ammunition and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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December - 18 
Replying to a question about the outcome of the meeting with the Union Home Minister recently, NSCN-IM ‘General Secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah said the ball was now in the Centre’s court.
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Replying to a question about the outcome of the meeting with the Union Home Minister recently, NSCN-IM ‘General Secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah said the ball was now in the Centre’s court.
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December - 18 
Reports indicate that as the bund along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan is proving beneficial for the anti-national elements and militants to secretly watch the movement of the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, 2/3rd length of the bu
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Reports indicate that as the bund along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan is proving beneficial for the anti-national elements and militants to secretly watch the movement of the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, 2/3rd length of the bund has been demolished so far and remaining would be razed in the next phase soon after receiving nod from the Border Management Department of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Myanmarese citizens from Khudengthabi in Chandel District for entering without valid documents.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Myanmarese citizens from Khudengthabi in Chandel District for entering without valid documents.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 neutralized a militants’ hideout at Simthan Bijbehara in Anantnag District and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one wireless set, one MIC set, six bi
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 neutralized a militants’ hideout at Simthan Bijbehara in Anantnag District and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries included one wireless set, one MIC set, six big size antennas, 11 small size antennas, one antenna led, one wireless hand held set, one 12 volts battery, one grenade thrower, two RPG rockets, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three radio remote controls, eight batteries small, two wire cutters, seven RCs, 45 detonators, one solar charger, one AK butt, two RPG boosters, one HE 36 grenade, one rifle flash eliminator, one rifle grenade thrower, one rifle grenade, 20 no's antenna wire, 516 AK rounds, two LMG rounds, one HM banner, 38 pages documents and one head phone.
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December - 18 
State Government has decided to increase the strength of Manipur Police Commando to 2600 by adding 1000 more personnel who will be deployed in Churachandpur, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati and Tamenglong Districts to assist the Police Forces, reports The
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State Government has decided to increase the strength of Manipur Police Commando to 2600 by adding 1000 more personnel who will be deployed in Churachandpur, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati and Tamenglong Districts to assist the Police Forces, reports The Nagaland Post.
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December - 18 
The Indian Government has recently notified Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) as one of the eight agencies to intercept phone calls, e-mails and voice and data communication’s domestically, as reported by The Times of India on December 18. This move
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The Indian Government has recently notified Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) as one of the eight agencies to intercept phone calls, e-mails and voice and data communication’s domestically, as reported by The Times of India on December 18. This move has been done to make RAW is at par with international spy agencies in terms of arming it with legal snooping powers. The other agencies in the list are Intelligence Bureau, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Technical Research Organisation and State Police. This is the first time that R&AW has been authorized to tap phone calls and intercept electronic communications.
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December - 18 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 destroyed a training camp of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) located deep in the forest near Longbu of Tirap District.
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 destroyed a training camp of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) located deep in the forest near Longbu of Tirap District.
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December - 18 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the railway tracks near Hanhchara Kujibali between Sivasagar Railway Station and Simaluguri Junction in Sivasagar District on December 18.
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the railway tracks near Hanhchara Kujibali between Sivasagar Railway Station and Simaluguri Junction in Sivasagar District on December 18.
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December - 18 
The Sentinel reports that three unidentified militants shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Kamlin Khongsai aka Thakholin (38), in Imphal city for refusing to offer hospitality to them on December 18.
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The Sentinel reports that three unidentified militants shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Kamlin Khongsai aka Thakholin (38), in Imphal city for refusing to offer hospitality to them on December 18.
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December - 18 
The Telegraph reports that Police on December 18 arrested two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) militants, identified as Manjit Roy and Nitya Roy, for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a businessman in Dhubri District.
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The Telegraph reports that Police on December 18 arrested two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) militants, identified as Manjit Roy and Nitya Roy, for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a businessman in Dhubri District.
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December - 18 
The Times of India reports that unidentified militants on December 18 abducted a businessman, Suman Dey (45), from Hatikhali, 85 km from Haflong in Dima Hasao District.
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The Times of India reports that unidentified militants on December 18 abducted a businessman, Suman Dey (45), from Hatikhali, 85 km from Haflong in Dima Hasao District.
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December - 18 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were involved in gunfight at Lubanglong village in Khoupum Sub-Division in Tamenglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. However, no causal
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were involved in gunfight at Lubanglong village in Khoupum Sub-Division in Tamenglong District, reports The Nagaland Post. However, no causalities were reported.
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December - 19 
A Pakistani judicial commission is likely to visit India in early January, 2012 to interview key persons - Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate R.V. Sawant Waghule, Investigating Officer Ramesh Mahale and two doctors who are linked to the 26/11 M
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A Pakistani judicial commission is likely to visit India in early January, 2012 to interview key persons - Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate R.V. Sawant Waghule, Investigating Officer Ramesh Mahale and two doctors who are linked to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack probe, according to The Times of India. Sources said that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received a communiqué through diplomatic channels on December 19, about the proposed visit of the Commission in the first half of January.
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December - 19 
According to recent official reports there is shortage at over 100,000 personnel, with the Border Security Force (BSF), which is deployed on the sensitive Indo-Pak border, topping the list with 25,000 vacancies, as reported by Deccan Herald. In
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According to recent official reports there is shortage at over 100,000 personnel, with the Border Security Force (BSF), which is deployed on the sensitive Indo-Pak border, topping the list with 25,000 vacancies, as reported by Deccan Herald. In addition, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which mans the disputed border with China, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which is engaged in anti-militancy operations, and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in charge of the security of vital installations and industrial units, are all short of around 17,000 more personnel each. Other forces are also reeling under a shortage of personnel. Even the elite National Security Guards (NSG) is not fully staffed. The fact that most of the vacancies are at the lower levels makes the situation worse because the operational efficiency of the forces is critically dependent on the strength of the manpower at these levels. Even by the Union Home Ministry’s admission the existing vacancies will be filled only in the next two years. Defence services also suffer from an estimated shortage of about 15,000 officers.
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December - 19 
Additional Director General of Police – Special Branch (ADG-SB) Assam Police Khagen Sarma said, "The Maoists [Communists Party of India-Maoist] are trying to increase their presence in the region. Many overground ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom
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Additional Director General of Police – Special Branch (ADG-SB) Assam Police Khagen Sarma said, "The Maoists [Communists Party of India-Maoist] are trying to increase their presence in the region. Many overground ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom] cadres are acting as Maoist rebels in the state. Though they are not large in numbers yet, they're trying to gather strength in the border areas of Assam-Meghalaya, Assam-Nagaland and Assam-Arunachal Pradesh."
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December - 19 
At least 100 guerrillas were waiting to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley from across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army, quoting information gleaned by intelligence agencies, said on December 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A statement issued by the
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At least 100 guerrillas were waiting to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley from across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army, quoting information gleaned by intelligence agencies, said on December 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A statement issued by the public relations office of the army here said: "Elimination of a large number of guerrillas in the hinterland this year has created a vacuum in the terrorist leadership and their effectiveness. Therefore, there is pressure on the terrorists in the training camps/launch pads in PoK [Pakistan occupied Kashmir] to infiltrate. This has been corroborated by intelligence inputs of various intelligence agencies which have indicated presence of an additional 100 militants across the LoC poised for infiltration. Traditionally, infiltration decreases with the onset of snow, but due to late winter, terrorists, as in the past, will make desperate attempts to infiltrate in the coming few months." The statement also said that attempts were being made by vested interests to upset the synergy between various Security Forces conducting counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. "There appears to be an attempt by inimical elements, probably from across the LoC, to drive a wedge between the army, other Security Forces and the State Government with a view to breaking the excellent synergy which has been generated throughout 2011," it added. Clearing the air about the stand of the army over the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the statement said: "It is, therefore, incorrect to surmise that infiltration has taken place or is related to issue of revocation of AFSPA."
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December - 19 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Assembly on December 19 on the murder of the then Umerkote MLA Jagabandhu Majhi that the case was being investigated and ‘’Evidence collected so far reveals the involvement of Left-wing extremists operating from
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told the Assembly on December 19 on the murder of the then Umerkote MLA Jagabandhu Majhi that the case was being investigated and ‘’Evidence collected so far reveals the involvement of Left-wing extremists operating from Chhattisgarh,’’ reports IBN Live. Dismissing allegations that the Government had miserably failed to tackle the Left-wing extremists, the Chief Minister said the militant activities of the CPI-Maoist have been contained to a great extent. ‘’There has been no organised Maoist attack on security forces during the last one year. Important roads have been secured for effective deployment of forces and operations by police and security forces,’’ he said in his reply to the discussion on the supplementary demand of grants for the Home and the General Administration departments. The Chief Minister said his Government was formulating a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy by making the package more attractive to encourage Maoist cadres to give up arms. Stating that the strength of Special Operation Group (SOG) has been substantially enhanced, the Chief Minister said inter-State coordination meetings are being held with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand for better coordinated operation against the Maoists. The Chief Minister slammed the Union Government for reduced allocation of Central assistance under Modernisation of Police Force (MPF) scheme over the years despite the State utilising 99 per cent of the funds provided since 2000.
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December - 19 
Hindustan Times reports that even after the killing of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, the Maoists still have the men and firepower for retaliatory strikes in West Bengal, according to a
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Hindustan Times reports that even after the killing of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, the Maoists still have the men and firepower for retaliatory strikes in West Bengal, according to an intelligence report sent to the Union Home Ministry. The subsidiary intelligence bureau (SIB) — a central intelligence agency — report details the status of Maoist squads active in Jungle Mahal (West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts) and other districts after Kishanji’s death in an encounter on November 24. According to the report, nine Maoist squads with more than 100 members are active in West Midnapore and Purulia Districts and all members are being given firearms. The biggest among these is Purulia’s Ayodhya squad, with nearly 40 members. The report lists the Maoists as having 30 sophisticated firearms including five AK-47s and five INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, apart from a host of other weapons. “As per our information, Maoists at present are suffering from an ammunition crisis. But they do not have a shortage of firearms. Kishanji’s death is a major blow to the Maoists. They are taking time to absorb it. But at the same time, they are preparing themselves to strike back. We are keeping a watch on the situation,” said Banibrata Basu, additional director general of state intelligence branch. According to the report, Maoist squads in Belpahari, Jhargram East, Jhargram West, Jamboni, Binpur, Nayagram and Lalgarh are active in West Midnapore District. Among these, Belpahari is the biggest, with more than 20 members under the leadership of Madan Mahato.
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December - 19 
Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) Police on December 19 searched the premises of the Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram following a message from the Chennai City Police, according to The Hindu. The Kancheepuram Police District control room received a w
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Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) Police on December 19 searched the premises of the Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram following a message from the Chennai City Police, according to The Hindu. The Kancheepuram Police District control room received a wireless message from Chennai City Police that an anonymous caller rang up the City control room and claimed that he had heard a person, over phone at a public call office, saying that a bomb would be planted at the temple.
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December - 19 
Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) was informed that Jammu and Kashmir Government has in the last five years sought sanction for prosecution against Army personnel in 24 cases under the AFSPA of which 19 were rejected as no prima facie case was ma
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Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) was informed that Jammu and Kashmir Government has in the last five years sought sanction for prosecution against Army personnel in 24 cases under the AFSPA of which 19 were rejected as no prima facie case was made out against the accused officials. "24 cases seeking sanction for prosecution under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) have been received from Jammu and Kashmir Home Department during the last five years from 2007 to December 15 this year," Defence Minister A K Antony said in reply to a written question. He said five cases were still under examination. "In the 19 cases, the requests for prosecution sanction were rejected as it was found on examination that no prima facie case was made out against the accused Army personnel," he said.
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December - 19 
Over 40 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the camp office of a road construction firm and set ablaze three machines of the firm at Bario Bishunpur village in Barhat Police Station in Jamui District on December 19
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Over 40 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the camp office of a road construction firm and set ablaze three machines of the firm at Bario Bishunpur village in Barhat Police Station in Jamui District on December 19, reports IBN Live.
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December - 19 
Over the past few days, suspected Bru (Reang) militants have demanded a sum of INR 1 million from each of the seven persons who have so far received calls from suspected militants in Karimganj District, reports The Sentinel.
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Over the past few days, suspected Bru (Reang) militants have demanded a sum of INR 1 million from each of the seven persons who have so far received calls from suspected militants in Karimganj District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 19 
Police have intensified the hunt for Indian Mujahideen (IM) sleeper cells in Tumkur District of Karnataka after revelations of the arrested IM operatives in Delhi (Mohammed Qateel Siddiqi, Gayur Ahmed Jamali and Farooq) that those involved in the Apr
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Police have intensified the hunt for Indian Mujahideen (IM) sleeper cells in Tumkur District of Karnataka after revelations of the arrested IM operatives in Delhi (Mohammed Qateel Siddiqi, Gayur Ahmed Jamali and Farooq) that those involved in the April 17, 2010 Chinnaswamy Stadium blasts in Bangaluru had taken shelter in Tumkur, reports dnaindia.com. Police sources in addition said that IM had executed the terror attack with the help of locals and students.
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December - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) deployed in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested regions have been prohibited from using mosquito-repellants like Odomos, even while scurrying through the forests during operations, reports Deccan Herald. The di
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Security Forces (SFs) deployed in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested regions have been prohibited from using mosquito-repellants like Odomos, even while scurrying through the forests during operations, reports Deccan Herald. The directive came into effect after detained Maoists revealed during interrogation that they could locate the forces, even in the dark, from the odour of the repellants. “Though the visibility on many occasions was nearly zero only because of this reason they were able to foil our entire plan and operation,” Inspector General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Vivek Sahay told Deccan Herald. The CRPF personnel have been directed to resort to alternative precautions. Recently, CRPF Director-General K Vijay Kumar said mosquitoes have claimed more CRPF personnel in the forests than the Maoists. According to CRPF sources, 17 troopers posted in the Maoist-infested areas have lost their lives to dengue and malaria in the last 10 months.
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December - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Jokai Reserve Forest in Dibrugarh District on December 19. The recovery included one 17.55 pistol, one 2.9 MM pistol, one.22 MM pistol and one hand made assault rifle modeled on A.K.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Jokai Reserve Forest in Dibrugarh District on December 19. The recovery included one 17.55 pistol, one 2.9 MM pistol, one.22 MM pistol and one hand made assault rifle modeled on A.K.-47 besides five magazines and live ammunition.
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December - 19 
SFs arrested one ‘project officer’ of Kangleipak Communist Party- Kesho Meitei faction (KCP -Kesho Meitei), identified as Maibom Dilesh Singh (40) alias Nongpoknganba alias Noren alias Dorjee, from Karbi Path in Guwahati city, reports The Times of
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SFs arrested one ‘project officer’ of Kangleipak Communist Party- Kesho Meitei faction (KCP -Kesho Meitei), identified as Maibom Dilesh Singh (40) alias Nongpoknganba alias Noren alias Dorjee, from Karbi Path in Guwahati city, reports The Times of India. SFs found several extortion notes, two mobile phones and a laptop from his possession.
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December - 19 
The leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has undertaken the task of conducting the 10th congress of the party in the face of heightened onslaught from the Security Forces in Maoist strongholds, reports The Times of India. Th
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The leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has undertaken the task of conducting the 10th congress of the party in the face of heightened onslaught from the Security Forces in Maoist strongholds, reports The Times of India. The conferences of the various units of the party have been completed and the stage is set for the congress where major policy decisions will be taken. The date and venue of the congress will be a closely guarded secret till those who participated in the meeting return to their respective hideouts. It is expected that the congress will be held within a few months.
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December - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Lok Sabha on December 19 that Arms smugglers based in China are supplying weapons to insurgent outfits in the northeastern states through Myanmar or Bangladesh. Antony said, “Th
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The Sangai Express reports that Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Lok Sabha on December 19 that Arms smugglers based in China are supplying weapons to insurgent outfits in the northeastern states through Myanmar or Bangladesh. Antony said, “There are reports that insurgent outfits operating in the northeastern states have been procuring arms through arms smugglers based in Yunnan province of China, Myanmar and Southeast Asian countries,” he said in reply to a written query. There are reports that insurgent outfits operating in the northeastern states have been procuring arms through arms smugglers based in Yunnan province of China, Myanmar and Southeast Asian countries,” he said in reply to a written query. These weapons in small consignments are transported either via Myanmar or Bangladesh.” A.K Anthony further said “concerns” in this regard have been raised by the Government with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh from time to time through diplomatic channels.”
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December - 19 
The Telegraph reports that heavily armed cadres belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi exchanged fire at Naharbari and Pudumpukuri areas in Dimapur on December 19. However, there was no report
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The Telegraph reports that heavily armed cadres belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi exchanged fire at Naharbari and Pudumpukuri areas in Dimapur on December 19. However, there was no report of any casualty. The clashes happened after Hokato Vusshe, a senior functionary of the NSCN-K, had come to Dimapur on December 18 in 17 vehicles to open the sub-office in Dimapur with the permission of the Ministry of Home Ministry (MHA).
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December - 19 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 19 arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant in the Heikakpoki area under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol and ammunition from him.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 19 arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant in the Heikakpoki area under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District. SFs recovered a .9mm pistol and ammunition from him.
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December - 19 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA) militants ambushed troops of 17 Assam Rifles at Nambashi under Kasom Khullen sub-division in Ukhrul District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. I
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA) militants ambushed troops of 17 Assam Rifles at Nambashi under Kasom Khullen sub-division in Ukhrul District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. It also claimed that more than 10 AR personnel suffered casualties in the ambush. It further claimed responsibility for the ambush against troops of 36 AR at Old Somtal in Chandel District at around 10.30 am of November 15
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December - 20 
A 24-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by a Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed by residents of Irilbung in Imphal East District on December 20 to protest the killing of a Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) department chowkidar and his son
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A 24-hour bandh (shutdown strike) called by a Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed by residents of Irilbung in Imphal East District on December 20 to protest the killing of a Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) department chowkidar and his son by militants, paralysed normal life in the State, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 20 
A squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered at a court in Jhargram in West Midnapore District on December 20, reports The Hindu. “Subodh Hasda, known in his squad as Cheena, has surrendered at the Jhargram court tod
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A squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered at a court in Jhargram in West Midnapore District on December 20, reports The Hindu. “Subodh Hasda, known in his squad as Cheena, has surrendered at the Jhargram court today [on Tuesday],” said State Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Gangeshwar Singh. Senior police officials said Hansda is close to Maoist leader Suchitra Mahato and Sachdev, and his surrender is important to the Police. At least eight Maoists who have been active in the Jungle Mahal area have surrendered over the past few months.
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December - 20 
At least 180 Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) militants, currently in ceasefire with the Central Government, have not been receiving their allowance of INR 3,000 each for the last six months.
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At least 180 Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) militants, currently in ceasefire with the Central Government, have not been receiving their allowance of INR 3,000 each for the last six months.
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December - 20 
Centre on December 20, said a terror module busted in Delhi recently had links with Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Bhaskar. Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament)
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Centre on December 20, said a terror module busted in Delhi recently had links with Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Bhaskar. Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) in a written reply that a special team of Delhi Police with the help of central intelligence agencies and Police from West Bengal, Bihar and Tamil Nadu apprehended seven suspected militants, including a Pakistani national, of an Indian Mujahideen (IM) module last month. This IM module was suspected to be involved in February 13, 2010 Pune German bakery blast (in Maharashtra), blast in Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore (in Karnataka) on April 17, 2010 and shoot out at the Jama Masjid (New Delhi) on September 19, 2010.
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December - 20 
Expressing concern at the spread of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said, "Now a new insurgent element has entered the scene. It is the Maoists. "They are mostly active in Dhemaji and Tins
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Expressing concern at the spread of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said, "Now a new insurgent element has entered the scene. It is the Maoists. "They are mostly active in Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts bordering with Lower Dibang valley and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. There are enough evidences of the Maoist sending their cadres to Odisha and Jharkhand to undergo training under the hardcore Maoist leadership." The Governor further said, "Another area of concern for us is that most of the surrendered militants of DHD [Dima Halim Daogah], ULFA [United Liberation front of Asom] and NDFB [National Democratic Front of Bodoland] are indulging in criminal activities like abduction and dacoity because of their delayed rehabilitation into civic life."
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December - 20 
Five Naxals (Left-Wing Extremist), including a couple, were on December 20 sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court for running an illegal manufacturing unit on the fringe of Bhopal city, apparently to supply firearms to their cadres, reports
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Five Naxals (Left-Wing Extremist), including a couple, were on December 20 sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court for running an illegal manufacturing unit on the fringe of Bhopal city, apparently to supply firearms to their cadres, reports The Hindu.
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December - 20 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has prepared a 'Terror Funding Template' (TFT), which will help its officials and investigators of states' anti-terror agencies to extract information on terror funding, reports The Times of India. The Template has
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has prepared a 'Terror Funding Template' (TFT), which will help its officials and investigators of states' anti-terror agencies to extract information on terror funding, reports The Times of India. The Template has been circulated to all states and Union Territories for getting relevant information from terrorists and terror suspects during their interrogation and probe. Besides usual source of terror funding through hawala (illegal money transfer), narcotics trade and printing/circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), the Template has taken into account `misuse' of 'zakat' (giving alms to poor and needy as prescribed by the Quran) to fund terror activities. It has factored in local issues like reports suggesting\alleging diversion of fund from various 'madrassa’ along border areas to different terror outfits," said a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official.
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December - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued one Biren Marak, a coal trader, from suspected GNLA cadres at Gambigre forest in West Garo hills District.
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued one Biren Marak, a coal trader, from suspected GNLA cadres at Gambigre forest in West Garo hills District.
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December - 20 
Security Forces caught red-handed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh alias Sanjay, while planting landmines at Ziura village under the Barachatti Police Station in Gaya district on December 20, reports The Time
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Security Forces caught red-handed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh alias Sanjay, while planting landmines at Ziura village under the Barachatti Police Station in Gaya district on December 20, reports The Times of India. The Maoist was overpowered and Police found two landmines from his possession.
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December - 20 
Security Forces on December 20 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a natural hideout at village Chalad in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included one double barrel gun, 273 rounds o
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Security Forces on December 20 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a natural hideout at village Chalad in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included one double barrel gun, 273 rounds of AK-47, one pistol with magazine and 34 rounds, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, two bombs, three AK-47 magazines, 15 rounds of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and three radio sets. However, no arrests were made.
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December - 20 
SFs arrested another PREPAK-PRO militant, identified as Mutum Muthei (28) alias Muthibi alias Kiranjit, from Mongsangei School Leirak in the same District.
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SFs arrested another PREPAK-PRO militant, identified as Mutum Muthei (28) alias Muthibi alias Kiranjit, from Mongsangei School Leirak in the same District.
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December - 20 
The Centre on December 20 said a terror module busted in Delhi recently had links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Daily Bhaskar. Union Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said a special team of Delhi Police with the help of central
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The Centre on December 20 said a terror module busted in Delhi recently had links with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Daily Bhaskar. Union Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said a special team of Delhi Police with the help of central intelligence agencies and Police from West Bengal, Bihar and Tamil Nadu arrested seven members, including a Pakistani national, of an Indian Mujahideen module in November. This Indian Mujahideen (IM) module was suspected to be involved in February 13, 2010 Pune German bakery blast, blast in Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on April 17, 2010 and shoot out at the Jama Masjid on September 19, 2010. "The IM modules are linked to Pakistan based terror groups viz. Lashkar-e-Toiba," he informed Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) in a written reply.
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December - 20 
The Nagaland Post reports that a new outfit under the nomenclature ‘National Dimasa Protection Army’ (NDPA) has emerged in Dima Hasao District. ‘Publicity Secretary’ of the outfit Sumit Dimasa on December 20, said that Dimasas would not accept anythi
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The Nagaland Post reports that a new outfit under the nomenclature ‘National Dimasa Protection Army’ (NDPA) has emerged in Dima Hasao District. ‘Publicity Secretary’ of the outfit Sumit Dimasa on December 20, said that Dimasas would not accept anything but an ‘autonomous state’ for the community. NDPA has declared that ‘armed struggle’ for achieving an autonomous state would continue until the goal was reached.
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December - 20 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 arrested a militant belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) identified as Ningombam Imam Singh (42) alias Udoi from Singjamei Market in Imph
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 arrested a militant belonging to People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) identified as Ningombam Imam Singh (42) alias Udoi from Singjamei Market in Imphal West District. Three 7.62 SLR ammunition and a driving license were recovered from his possession.
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December - 20 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Booth village in Khunti District on December 20, reports The Times of India.
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Booth village in Khunti District on December 20, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, three of them even admitted to their involvement in the murder of businessman Munir Ansari (40), Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) Venu Tamilvanan said. The other four were not involved in the murder but had gone there to help their cadres escape from the place. All the seven PLFI cadres were trusted lieutenants of Lakhan Pahan, the Police said. The Police recovered four motorcycles, six cartridges, one revolver and a pistol from their possession.
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December - 20 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 arrested five Adivasi Dragon Fighter (ADF) militants including the ‘commander-in-chief’ Habil Murmu (24) at Gossaigaon sub-Division in Kokrajhar District. Four other militants of ADF were
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 arrested five Adivasi Dragon Fighter (ADF) militants including the ‘commander-in-chief’ Habil Murmu (24) at Gossaigaon sub-Division in Kokrajhar District. Four other militants of ADF were identified as Lolo Hembramb (25), Ruby Tudu (21), Parmeswar Murmu (21) and Som Hembramb (22). SFs recovered one .303 rifle, one 7.65 mm USA made pistol, two country made pistols, two Chinese grenades, one HE 36 grenade and a large number of ammunition from the militants.
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December - 20 
The Telegraph reports that Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants opened fire at a Police truck and a Maruti Gypsy carrying firewood for the fifth Meghalaya Police battalion near Rongrengre Reserve Forest in East Garo Hills District
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The Telegraph reports that Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants opened fire at a Police truck and a Maruti Gypsy carrying firewood for the fifth Meghalaya Police battalion near Rongrengre Reserve Forest in East Garo Hills District on December 20, injuring four Police personnel.
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December - 20 
Two huge arms dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were unearthed by Security Forces in Malkangiri District, close to Andhra Pradesh border, on December 20, reports The Hindu. They were located during a joint operation by personn
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Two huge arms dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were unearthed by Security Forces in Malkangiri District, close to Andhra Pradesh border, on December 20, reports The Hindu. They were located during a joint operation by personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) inside the dense Khalaguda forest, 35 km from Khairaput Police Station. According to Police sources, the Maoists managed to escape. The recovery included 24 gelatine sticks, 103 commercial detonators, two switches of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), one IED box, three steel tiffin carriers used to manufacture IEDs, two wire bundles, batteries of remote control devices, electronic stop watch, various electronic circuits, 20 capacitors, and two large plastic drums. Publicity material of the Maoists, both in Odia and Telugu, was also unearthed. A projector screen was also seized.
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December - 20 
Upset and hurt over publication of an Urdu textbook by the State school education board depicting a Policeman carrying a lathi with the caption describing him as a zalim (tyrant), the State Police charged the chief of the education board and five oth
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Upset and hurt over publication of an Urdu textbook by the State school education board depicting a Policeman carrying a lathi with the caption describing him as a zalim (tyrant), the State Police charged the chief of the education board and five other officials with sedition, criminal conspiracy and defamation at Parimpora Station. The controversial Urdu textbook Baharistan-e-Urdu is meant for students of primary classes in the State. Superintendent of Police Sunil Gupta said the textbook with the caption was printed in June 2011 adding the Police had asked the board to withdraw the book. But, no action was taken. "Now we have filed an FIR," Gupta said.
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December - 21 
A delegation of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha, led by its General Secretary B Tanti, met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, reports The Sentinel. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that many instances of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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A delegation of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha, led by its General Secretary B Tanti, met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, reports The Sentinel. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that many instances of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) luring youths belonging to the tea tribes to join them had become known.
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December - 21 
Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a hideout and arrested a self-styled area commander of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Inkesh Yadav, from Hiranman Diara under Mufassil Police Station area in Munger District on Decem
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Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a hideout and arrested a self-styled area commander of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Inkesh Yadav, from Hiranman Diara under Mufassil Police Station area in Munger District on December 21, reports Zee News. Yadav was the 'area commander' of Khagaria, Saharsa, Begusarai and Munger Districts and was wanted in at least 12 cases of murder, mostly related to Maoists violence.
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December - 21 
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed seven chargesheets in the Court of Special Judge, CBI (Guwahati) in connection with two cases relating to misappropriation of funds in NC Hills Autonomous Council (Dima Hasao Autonomous Council), reports Th
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed seven chargesheets in the Court of Special Judge, CBI (Guwahati) in connection with two cases relating to misappropriation of funds in NC Hills Autonomous Council (Dima Hasao Autonomous Council), reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 21 
Central leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has assigned the outfit’s Odisha State Secretary and Central Committee member Sabyasachi Panda for the job of reorganising the Jungle Mahal (West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Di
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Central leadership of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has assigned the outfit’s Odisha State Secretary and Central Committee member Sabyasachi Panda for the job of reorganising the Jungle Mahal (West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts) Maoists after the killing of Politburo member Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji, reports The Hindu. Decision taken by the Maoist central leadership has already been conveyed to the Jungle Mahal Maoists in a recent meeting held at Gotshila forests in Jharkhand. The meeting was attended by the Maoist state secretary of West Bengal Asim Mandal alias Akash, Kishanji's brother Venugopal, who is working in Jungle Mahal since July this year, and Prasanta Bose alias Kishanda. The meeting, which held on December 5 and 6, was also attended by some key Maoist leaders from West Bengal. Sources monitoring Maoists activities in Jungle Mahal and Jharkhand said that Panda would enjoy enormous freedom in reorganising the Jungle Mahal Maoists and if necessary, he would be able to take independent decision bypassing the West Bengal state secretary Akash. Gotshila is very close to Ayodhaya Hills in Purulia District and the Maoists held meeting there to hoodwink the joint forces which are very active in Jungle Mahal.
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December - 21 
CPI-Maoist cadres and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were engaged in an hour-long encounter at Porahat forest in Bandhgaon in West Singhbhum District on December 21, reports The Telegraph. The gun battle ensued when the Maoists opened
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CPI-Maoist cadres and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were engaged in an hour-long encounter at Porahat forest in Bandhgaon in West Singhbhum District on December 21, reports The Telegraph. The gun battle ensued when the Maoists opened fire on a 300-strong paramilitary unit combing the forest. No CRPF casualty was reported, but it could not be confirmed if any Maoists were killed in the operation. According to West Singhbhum SP Arun Kumar Singh, the anti-insurgency operation had begun from Tuesday morning [December 20].
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December - 21 
Delhi Police on December 21 told a Delhi court that six of the seven IM operatives arrested in November have confessed about their involvement in the September 2010 blast near Jama Masjid, Indian Express reported. The police made this submission to C
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Delhi Police on December 21 told a Delhi court that six of the seven IM operatives arrested in November have confessed about their involvement in the September 2010 blast near Jama Masjid, Indian Express reported. The police made this submission to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vinod Yadav while seeking extension of their custody for further interrogation to gather evidence of their involvement in the blast.
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December - 21 
DNA reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired upon an Indian Air Force helicopter which had been sent to help the Police-Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) operation in Dantewada District, official sources said. As per t
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DNA reports that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired upon an Indian Air Force helicopter which had been sent to help the Police-Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) operation in Dantewada District, official sources said. As per the official information reaching Raipur on December 21, five troopers who were inside and the pilot were safe, though the helicopter was hit by nine rounds in the incident on December 19. However, the helicopter did not suffer any damage, the sources said. The MI-17 chopper of IAF had been sent to help the police and CRPF forces which had undertaken a large-scale operation against Maoists on December 18. During the operation, nine Maoists were arrested and large cache of weapons was seized, senior Police officers said.
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December - 21 
During the recent observance of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week, about 5,000 youths and adolescent girls were recruited by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) particularly from Malkangiri District, sources said, reports
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During the recent observance of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week, about 5,000 youths and adolescent girls were recruited by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) particularly from Malkangiri District, sources said, reports Daily Pioneer. Challenging the joint combing operation of Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operation Group (SOG) and paramilitary forces, they were able to hold open meetings for membership drive in the cut-off and remote pockets of the District. They held Prajamelis in around 10 villages, including in several village haats (markets) in Alampaka, Similibanki, Kusuguda and Kurmanur areas along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border.
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December - 21 
Government on December 21 gave its sanction to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to charge sheet nine persons, including two serving Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officers, Major Iqbal and Major Samir Ali, Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Toiba
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Government on December 21 gave its sanction to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to charge sheet nine persons, including two serving Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officers, Major Iqbal and Major Samir Ali, Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, al Qaida operative Ilyas Kashmiri, for plotting terror strikes in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai attack, reports Times of India. The sanction will now pave the way for NIA - which had registered the case against these accused in November 2009 - to file charge sheet against them in any day from now. It is for the first time that an Indian probe agency will name serving ISI officers in a charge sheet. Name of a retired Pakistani Army Major, Abdul Rehman Hashim, will also be there in the charge sheet. Others who will be charge sheeted include 26/11 attacks mastermind and LeT ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, another LeT's top operative Sajid Majid and Headley's accomplice and Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana. While Headley and Rana - arrested by the FBI in Chicago in October 2009 - have been in US jail ever since they were caught there, Lakhvi - arrested by Pakistani authorities in connection with the 26/11 terror attack -- has been in Pakistani jail. The others, however, remain scot free in Pakistan. It was Hashim who had set up the ISI's 'Karachi Project' and trained a number of Indian youths for carrying out attacks in India. The project is meant to bleed India using locals through LeT's network. The charge sheet will also be the first Indian 'legal' document mentioning about the 'Karachi Project' and how it is being ran by network of Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists who are LeT's fronts in India. The 'Project' was set up for giving an impression of 'home-grown' terror in India.
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December - 21 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 killed a militant belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP MTF-Kesho Meitei) at Naran Konjil in Imphal West District. The militant, identifie
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 killed a militant belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP MTF-Kesho Meitei) at Naran Konjil in Imphal West District. The militant, identified as Laishram Ranbir alias Isen (44), is suspected to be involved in the killing of Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) Irilbung chowkidar Soram Ibomcha and his son recently.
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December - 21 
Life was paralyzed in the valley areas due to the 36-hour Bandh (shut down strike) called by the Kangleipak Community Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) against the brutal killing of the father and son.
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Life was paralyzed in the valley areas due to the 36-hour Bandh (shut down strike) called by the Kangleipak Community Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) against the brutal killing of the father and son.
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December - 21 
Maoists will organise a fair at Giddha village in Sitamarhi District next week for the second consecutive year in the memory of Mainuddin alias Ravi, a ‘zonal commander’ of the outfit, killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRP
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Maoists will organise a fair at Giddha village in Sitamarhi District next week for the second consecutive year in the memory of Mainuddin alias Ravi, a ‘zonal commander’ of the outfit, killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel near Betaura village in East Champaran in 2007, reports The Telegraph. “We are organising the fair on a large scale for the first time. Though it was held for the first time last year, the event was a low-key affair,” said Prakash, who identified himself as a spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist.
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December - 21 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Killo Prasad (32), Korra Srikath (27), Vallanti Tellamdora (28), Korra Eswara Rao (20), Korra Nageswara Rao (20) and Matsyalingam (40), were arrested by the Paderu Police in Visak
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Killo Prasad (32), Korra Srikath (27), Vallanti Tellamdora (28), Korra Eswara Rao (20), Korra Nageswara Rao (20) and Matsyalingam (40), were arrested by the Paderu Police in Visakhapatnam District on December 21, reports The Times of India. All the arrested Maoists hailed from Thulam village of Bongaram panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) allegedly had links with the outfit and were actively involved in setting ablaze a bus at Bangarumetta and a road roller at Pallabanda, besides being actively involved in arranging meetings and other works for the Maoist party, Paderu Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Damodhar said.
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December - 21 
Suspected Maoists set ablaze equipment used for road construction work at Chitra in Palamu District, reports IBN Live. The Police said a group of Maoists arrived at the road construction site and set ablaze heavy machinery, used in road construction
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Suspected Maoists set ablaze equipment used for road construction work at Chitra in Palamu District, reports IBN Live. The Police said a group of Maoists arrived at the road construction site and set ablaze heavy machinery, used in road construction work, Deputy Superintendent of Police Girish Pandey said. He said the equipment belonged to a contractor’s firm engaged in the work.
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December - 21 
The proposal to create a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is set for a final nod with the three-member committee headed by the national security adviser reconciling differences and drawing up a note for the Cabinet Committee on Security, Expr
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The proposal to create a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) is set for a final nod with the three-member committee headed by the national security adviser reconciling differences and drawing up a note for the Cabinet Committee on Security, Express India reports. The committee has suggested against giving NCTC enforcement powers, which would place forces under its command to carry out anti-terror operations anywhere. Instead, the recommendation is that anti-terror cells in all states will be the nodal point for any such operation. Also, the National Intelligence Grid will come under the NCTC. Maoist violence won’t be part of NCTC’s mandate. The Multi-Agency Centre, set up after the Mumbai attacks, will be integrated into the NCTC.
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December - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a brick kiln owner, Munna Khan, while he was inspecting a brick factory at Khardang around 1 km away from Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District.
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted a brick kiln owner, Munna Khan, while he was inspecting a brick factory at Khardang around 1 km away from Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District.
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December - 21 
The Times of India reports that suspected Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA) on December 21 abducted a businessperson, identified as Ratan Saha (36), from Gurufella Bazar in Gossaigaon Sub-Division in Kokrajhar District.
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The Times of India reports that suspected Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA) on December 21 abducted a businessperson, identified as Ratan Saha (36), from Gurufella Bazar in Gossaigaon Sub-Division in Kokrajhar District.
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December - 22 
24-hour Kokrajhar District bandh called by the All BTC Bengali Youth Student Federation in protest against the abduction of a 28-year-old businessman, Ratan Saha by suspected Adivasi militant, evoked mixed response in the District, reports The Telegr
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24-hour Kokrajhar District bandh called by the All BTC Bengali Youth Student Federation in protest against the abduction of a 28-year-old businessman, Ratan Saha by suspected Adivasi militant, evoked mixed response in the District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 22 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper was killed and another was injured in a gun battle with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Porahat forest under Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District on i
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper was killed and another was injured in a gun battle with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Porahat forest under Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District on in the evening of December 22, reports The Times of India. The deceased trooper, Sukhdev Singh (32), who sustained a bullet injury in his waist, succumbed to his injuries as he could not be airlifted for treatment because of darkness. The counter-insurgency operation, being conducted jointly with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), between Bandu and Pandua villages in the bordering Sonua and Khuti areas of Porahat block in West Singhbhum also left about six Maoists seriously injured in the gun battle, the Police said.
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December - 22 
After huge haul of explosives in Malkangiri District, including 24 gelatin sticks, the security agencies have launched a probe to find out whether the explosives meant for industries are being smuggled to the Left wing extremists [LWEs] in the Distri
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After huge haul of explosives in Malkangiri District, including 24 gelatin sticks, the security agencies have launched a probe to find out whether the explosives meant for industries are being smuggled to the Left wing extremists [LWEs] in the District, reports New Indian Express.
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December - 22 
Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, accused Thuingaleng Muivah ‘General Secretary’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), of disintegrating the Northeast insurgent movements by sidin
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Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) leader Paresh Baruah, accused Thuingaleng Muivah ‘General Secretary’ of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), of disintegrating the Northeast insurgent movements by siding with the Indian Government thus, failing to keep his promise made to the people of Nagaland.
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December - 22 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two saw machines at Salaiya village in Gaya District in the night of December 22, reports Zee News. Over 100 Maoists surrounded the machines and set ablaze the two machines c
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two saw machines at Salaiya village in Gaya District in the night of December 22, reports Zee News. Over 100 Maoists surrounded the machines and set ablaze the two machines charging the owners with supporting a rival faction, City Superintendent of Police Satyavir Singh said.
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December - 22 
Dhanara village resident Ashok Sinha, accused of collecting levy from contractors and providing medical assistance to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was arrested from Chaminia Tola under Shyampur Bhatha Police Station in Sheohar
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Dhanara village resident Ashok Sinha, accused of collecting levy from contractors and providing medical assistance to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was arrested from Chaminia Tola under Shyampur Bhatha Police Station in Sheohar District on December 22, reports The Telegraph. Sheohar Superintendent of Police (SP) Natash Gudia said Singh was arrested while he was planning to collect levy on behalf of the Maoists from some contractors.
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December - 22 
Maoists threatened to eliminate the Araria District Magistrate (DM) M Saravanan and SP Shivdeep Waman Lande, if their cadres incarcerated in the Araria jail are not released, reports The Times of India. In separate letters sent by registered post to
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Maoists threatened to eliminate the Araria District Magistrate (DM) M Saravanan and SP Shivdeep Waman Lande, if their cadres incarcerated in the Araria jail are not released, reports The Times of India. In separate letters sent by registered post to the two officials, Maoist ‘area commander’ Krishna Yadav said his organization would trigger bombs on the premises of the DM and SP to kill them.
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December - 22 
On December 22, two HM militants were also arrested by the Police from Bandipora District. It has been reported that they had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan using Nepal route.
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On December 22, two HM militants were also arrested by the Police from Bandipora District. It has been reported that they had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan using Nepal route.
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December - 22 
One person - either a militant or a Pakistani trooper - was killed on Pakistan side as troops foiled Pakistan Army backed infiltration bid by a group of three militants through the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in t
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One person - either a militant or a Pakistani trooper - was killed on Pakistan side as troops foiled Pakistan Army backed infiltration bid by a group of three militants through the Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District in the morning of December 22, according to Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Army violated cease-fire while trying to give cover to these militants to sneak into Indian side. Troops from the forward posts in Krishna Ghati sector observed movement of three militants moving towards the LoC at 12.40am."Army allowed the militants to come close to the LoC. However, before the three militants could reach within the firing range, they hid themselves behind the bushes. Simultaneously, Pakistan Army started firing from their forward posts of Daaku, Kaddu and Yellow Bump targeting Indian posts of Kirpan-I, Kirpan-II, Kranti-I and Kranti-II’’, an Army official said, adding that troops from this side retaliated to neutralize the militants. About 700 to 800 rounds were fired from Pakistan side with medium to small fire arms till 2am. The infiltration attempt was foiled successfully. The Army official said there were no casualties or damage on Indian side in the firing but movement across the LoC on Pakistan side indicated that either one militant or an Army trooper was killed in retaliatory firing from this side.
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December - 22 
Police arrested a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employee, Sajad Ahmad Dar, for providing SIM cards on fake names to the HM militants in Sopore are of Baramulla District. Dar was working with BSNL Sopore as a consolidated employee. He had provi
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Police arrested a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employee, Sajad Ahmad Dar, for providing SIM cards on fake names to the HM militants in Sopore are of Baramulla District. Dar was working with BSNL Sopore as a consolidated employee. He had provided 10 SIMs and one Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) connection to HM militants operating in Sopore. Dar is an IT expert and has been working for HM militant network for about a year. Police are working out whether he was planted by the HM in the BSNL or he was trapped by them after he joined the BSNL. Superintendent of Police (Sopore) Imtiaz Ahmad Mir said that there are other people also who are involved in helping the HM militants to get BSNL SIM cards. "However, they have not been arrested yet. Police is also investigating that who were the militants who were using these SIM cards", he added. Early in February, Police claimed to have arrested a BSNL employee Ali Muhammad Bhat in Anantnag District along with four petrol bombs, a binocular and a HM letter pad from him. But later Bhat was let off by the Police after they found his no links with the militants. However, the departmental enquiry against the employee is still going on. The Union Home Ministry has issued strict instructions to cellular operators in the State to ensure that the SIM cards may not fall in militant hands. As part of that move, in September 2011, 200000 SIM cards were blocked by various cellular operators in the State after they were found to have improper registration.
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December - 22 
SFs also arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Sagolshem Nandia (42), along with a point 32 magazine and four live rounds from Kodompokpi Mamang in Imphal West District.
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SFs also arrested a PLA cadre, identified as Sagolshem Nandia (42), along with a point 32 magazine and four live rounds from Kodompokpi Mamang in Imphal West District.
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December - 22 
SFs have recovered a dead shell from fields in Shahpur village of Mandi revenue unit in Poonch District, according to Kashmir Times.
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SFs have recovered a dead shell from fields in Shahpur village of Mandi revenue unit in Poonch District, according to Kashmir Times.
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December - 22 
SFs recovered a hand grenade at the residence of Public Works Division (PWD) Executive Engineer L Brojen Singh located at Purana Rajbari in Imphal.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade at the residence of Public Works Division (PWD) Executive Engineer L Brojen Singh located at Purana Rajbari in Imphal.
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December - 22 
SFs recovered two grenades from different localities. Some unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at Imphal East Zilla Parishad member Wangjam Kumar residence at Leitanpokpi in Imphal East District on December 22. The bomb experts of Police picke
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SFs recovered two grenades from different localities. Some unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at Imphal East Zilla Parishad member Wangjam Kumar residence at Leitanpokpi in Imphal East District on December 22. The bomb experts of Police picked the grenade up December 23.
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December - 22 
The Hindu reports that the Police on December 22 recovered the bodies of two abducted officials inside a forest at Haskhuji about 18 km off Umrangshu in the Dima Hasao District. The two — Colonel (retired) J.S. Sandhu, Deputy General Manager of a cem
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The Hindu reports that the Police on December 22 recovered the bodies of two abducted officials inside a forest at Haskhuji about 18 km off Umrangshu in the Dima Hasao District. The two — Colonel (retired) J.S. Sandhu, Deputy General Manager of a cement project of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, and Ramen Sarma, Deputy Manager, Assam Mineral Development Corporation (AMDC) — had been abducted by an insurgent outfit from Karbi Anglong on November 25 for ransom. Additional Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) of Dima Hasao Surjeet Singh Panesar said that the bodies were in a highly decomposed state. Panesar also added that the officials must have been killed at least 10-12 days back. A militant group of Karbi Anglong is suspected to be behind the incidence.
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December - 22 
The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) abducted and subsequently killed a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Tsilongse Sangtham, on December 2
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The Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) abducted and subsequently killed a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Tsilongse Sangtham, on December 22 and dumped the body at Kuthur village in Tuensung District.
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December - 22 
The Nagaland Post reports that the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 22 attacked the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) camp, killing one militant and injuring others at G
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The Nagaland Post reports that the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 22 attacked the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) camp, killing one militant and injuring others at Ghukiye village in Zunheboto District. The slain militant was identified as Mughavi. NSCN-K also took away three weapons belonging to NSCN- Khole-Kitovi.
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December - 22 
The Police arrested two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Jaikaran and his wife Lalita alias Pushpa alias Kusumi from Machi area in Sonbhadra District on December 22, reports The Telegraph. W
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The Police arrested two top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Jaikaran and his wife Lalita alias Pushpa alias Kusumi from Machi area in Sonbhadra District on December 22, reports The Telegraph. While Jaikaran had reward money of INR 200, 000 on his head, Lalita had INR 30, 000 on her head. The Police recovered a .32 bore revolver and live cartridges from their procession. Jaikaran was one of the main accused in the attack on Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) camp in Khoradih, Mirzapur in 2002 in which arms were looted. Lalita had also earned notoriety after joining Maoist groups with her brother, Lalvrat alias Kamalji, another top Maoist, still at large.
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December - 22 
The Sangai Express Security Forces (SFs) on Dec 22 arrested a militant each of People Liberation Army (PLA) and People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Wahengbam Aoicha (29) alias Michael and W Inaoton (33) alias Leonardo r
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The Sangai Express Security Forces (SFs) on Dec 22 arrested a militant each of People Liberation Army (PLA) and People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Wahengbam Aoicha (29) alias Michael and W Inaoton (33) alias Leonardo respectively, from Hiyanglam Awang in Thoubal District.
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December - 22 
Troops neutralized a hideout of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Qari Zubair [Zubair was killed in February 2011] at Orka, about six kilometers from Banihal, in Doda District. Recoveries made from the hideout included three blankets, 10 lite
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Troops neutralized a hideout of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Qari Zubair [Zubair was killed in February 2011] at Orka, about six kilometers from Banihal, in Doda District. Recoveries made from the hideout included three blankets, 10 liters jerry can, a large quantity of ration items, one radio set antenna, utensils, battery charger, shoes and LPG cylinders.
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December - 22 
Two HM militants who traveled on Pakistani passports to Nepal from Pakistan on their way to the Bandipora District were arrested in the outskirts of Bandipora town on December 22. Two Pakistani passports, Nepal visa, PKR 6,000 and few SIM cards were
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Two HM militants who traveled on Pakistani passports to Nepal from Pakistan on their way to the Bandipora District were arrested in the outskirts of Bandipora town on December 22. Two Pakistani passports, Nepal visa, PKR 6,000 and few SIM cards were recovered from their possession. The arrested militants were identified as Tariq Ahmad Malla and Sajad Ahmed Mir. During questioning the two militants revealed that they received arms training for three months in 2003 at militant training camps in Abbottabad, bordering Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), in the same area where Osama Bin Laden was killed by US Navy Seals on May 1-2. The duo then left the camp and were working there as labourers. The duo revealed that they entered India via Nepal on Pakistani passport on December 21. So far Bandipora Police have arrested six militants with Pakistani passports in past three months. All the arrestees had used Nepal route for entering into India on their way to Bandipora. The report further said that nine of militants have returned to their homes along with their wives and children from PoK during the past one year via Nepal or after crossing the LoC. Majority of them surrendered before Police after their return.
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December - 23 
A district-level committee in Visakhapatnam on December 23 recommended to the Central Government to provide financial aid of INR 300,000 each to the families of 12 persons killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Distr
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A district-level committee in Visakhapatnam on December 23 recommended to the Central Government to provide financial aid of INR 300,000 each to the families of 12 persons killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the District since July 22, 2009, reports The Hindu. Thirteen cases were identified in the District, all from the Visakha Agency and since one of the victims was from Odisha, 12 were found to be eligible for the relief.
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December - 23 
A group of 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Killo Hari (26), a villager of Nimmalagondi, an interior village in Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) bordering G.K. Veedhi mandal in Visakhapatnam District on December 23
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A group of 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead Killo Hari (26), a villager of Nimmalagondi, an interior village in Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) bordering G.K. Veedhi mandal in Visakhapatnam District on December 23, reports The Hindu. The Maoists took away the victim from his house and shot him dead on the village outskirts. They left a pamphlet near the body and pasted posters on a night halt Andhra Pradesh State road Transport Corporation (TAPSRTC) bus which said that the Police were responsible for the deaths of Police informers. Galikonda area committee secretary Krishna is suspected to be behind the killing. Hari was a Maoist sympathiser.
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December - 23 
A HE-36 Grenade was detected by people and recovered by police from Chilla Danga in Samba District on December 23, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A HE-36 Grenade was detected by people and recovered by police from Chilla Danga in Samba District on December 23, according to Daily Excelsior.
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December - 23 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Takhellambam Biken Meetei alias Ibungo (30), was arrested. One .32 pistols made in Italy (B/No. 7000) with three live rounds were recovered from him.
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Takhellambam Biken Meetei alias Ibungo (30), was arrested. One .32 pistols made in Italy (B/No. 7000) with three live rounds were recovered from him.
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December - 23 
A young boy was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District on December 23, reports ANI. The young boy was shot dead by the Maoists while travelling to his grandparent's village with his grandfather in a local
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A young boy was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District on December 23, reports ANI. The young boy was shot dead by the Maoists while travelling to his grandparent's village with his grandfather in a local bus.
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December - 23 
According to the official data of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Home Department, militants have triggered as many as 11,970 blasts to target security personnel and civilians in the state since 1990, reports Greater Kashmir. A total of 1,766 people were kil
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According to the official data of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Home Department, militants have triggered as many as 11,970 blasts to target security personnel and civilians in the state since 1990, reports Greater Kashmir. A total of 1,766 people were killed and 15,685 others injured in these blasts, it mentioned. Of the total number of blasts, 5,722 were triggered using (Improvised Explosive Device) IEDs while the remaining 6,248 by hurling grenades, the data said. Further, it stated, the highest number of blasts took place in 1990 (1,522), followed by 1,005 explosions in 1993. While the maximum number of casualties were reported in 1995 (153 deaths, 1,021 injured), the year 2001 came a close second with 133 deaths and 1,443 injured, the report said. However, there has been a fall in grenade attacks during the past two years as only 39 and 65 blasts were reported in 2011 and 2010 respectively as compared to 79 and 170 blasts in the preceding two years.
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December - 23 
Amid civil authorities finding it difficult to carryout development initiatives in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected District of Balaghat, State Police says its own wing could be pressed into service for taking up activities such as construction
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Amid civil authorities finding it difficult to carryout development initiatives in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected District of Balaghat, State Police says its own wing could be pressed into service for taking up activities such as construction of roads in the disturbed tribal areas, reports The Times of India. "Madhya Pradesh already has a separate wing of 7th battalion, known as Pioneer, which is capable to handle such development initiatives. If the Government entrusts the task to us, this agency can be expanded and deployed for taking up works in the Naxalite affected areas of Balaghat district", Director General of state Police S K Raut told The Times of India.
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December - 23 
Bihar Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Maoists during search operations based on intelligence reports to counter Maoist activities in Gaya District, reports ANI. One of the arrested is ‘sub-zonal commander’ Neeru Yadav
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Bihar Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Maoists during search operations based on intelligence reports to counter Maoist activities in Gaya District, reports ANI. One of the arrested is ‘sub-zonal commander’ Neeru Yadav who was fairly active in the area. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from them. The arrested Maoists are accused of carrying out several attacks on schools, roads and bridges in the region.
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December - 23 
During interrogation, Sarabpreet allegedly disclosed the name of his accomplice as Jaswinder Singh (30). Subsequently, the Police mounted raids and arrested him at Ropar in Punjab. Two pistols and 30 live cartridges were allegedly seized from him.
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During interrogation, Sarabpreet allegedly disclosed the name of his accomplice as Jaswinder Singh (30). Subsequently, the Police mounted raids and arrested him at Ropar in Punjab. Two pistols and 30 live cartridges were allegedly seized from him. Ashok Chand, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) said Sarabpreet was told to eliminate Baba Ram Rahim of Ambala in Haryana, Baba Pyara Singh of Banihara at Ropar and Baba Ashutosh of Ludhiana, besides political leaders in Punjab.
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December - 23 
Following assurances of tighter security for trains passing through Maoist affected areas in States like Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways on December 23 lifted the ban on night travel in two out of three sections, reports The Times
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Following assurances of tighter security for trains passing through Maoist affected areas in States like Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways on December 23 lifted the ban on night travel in two out of three sections, reports The Times of India. Sources said the two sections where the night ban on movement of trains, imposed May 2010, has been lifted are Kharagpur-Adra and Chakradharpur-Rourkela. However, the ban continues in the Kharagpur-Tata section and is likely to be lifted soon, Railways sources said.
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December - 23 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pancham Paswan, was killed and a gun was recovered during an encounter with armed Maoists and the Police at a village under Atri Police Station in Gaya District late on December 23
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pancham Paswan, was killed and a gun was recovered during an encounter with armed Maoists and the Police at a village under Atri Police Station in Gaya District late on December 23, reports Zee News. Acting on secret information that Maoists have assembled at the village, a Police team reached the place, leading to an encounter. One gun and four live cartridges were recovered from the encounter-site, City Superintendent of Police Satyavir Singh said adding the Maoists later managed to flee.
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December - 23 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Takhellambam Dinesh alias Iyamcha Singh (33), from Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai.
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Takhellambam Dinesh alias Iyamcha Singh (33), from Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai.
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December - 23 
Pakistan Army resorted to major ceasefire violation at South of Haji Peer in mountains falling under Sabjian area of Poonch District on December 23, causing minor damage to some Indian posts, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops replied the firing effecti
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Pakistan Army resorted to major ceasefire violation at South of Haji Peer in mountains falling under Sabjian area of Poonch District on December 23, causing minor damage to some Indian posts, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops replied the firing effectively across the Line of Control (LoC). Firing continued for more than 50 minutes. This was 42nd ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army during2011, an Army official said. He added that Pakistan Army started heavy firing with Machine and Pika Guns at Loona Wali in South of Haji Peer at Sabjian in Poonch District at 1.20 pm. Initially, Pakistan Army fired with Machine and Pika guns but later used Rocket Projectile Guns (RPGs) targeting Indian posts. He further added, "We also fired in retaliation to silence Pakistani guns. Firing from both sides stopped at 2.10 pm’’. Describing ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army as totally unprovoked, the Army official said no infiltration attempt was visible during firing from across the LoC. He added that Pakistan Army fired 300 rounds of Machine Gun, 200 rounds of Pika Gun and seven rounds of RPG.
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December - 23 
Patna Police team along with Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested sub zonal committee member of north region of the CPI-Maoist, Gore Lal alias Shyamdeo Mochi along with his associate Surendra Ravidas from Masaurhi in Patna District on December
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Patna Police team along with Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested sub zonal committee member of north region of the CPI-Maoist, Gore Lal alias Shyamdeo Mochi along with his associate Surendra Ravidas from Masaurhi in Patna District on December 23, reports The Times of India. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Alok Kumar said acting on information that some construction agencies in Masaurhi and Bhagwanganj Police Stations areas in the District were getting extortion calls, a Police team led by SP (rural) Manoj Kumar arrested the duo. SSP said while Lal is a native of Firozi village under Pali Police Station in Jehanabad District, Ravidas hails from Dhanauti village under Masaurhi Police Station. Gore Lal was wanted in connection with five cases lodged with Karauna Police outpost, Bhagwanganj, and Masaurhi Police Stations, he added. Kumar said that Lal was also involved in setting ablaze of Nadaul railway station on June 16, 2011. Police recovered Maoist literature, INR 115, 000 in cash, one cell phone, one pistol, four cartridges besides three SIMs from Lal's possession.
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December - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 23, arrested three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Mohammad Amir Mir alias Umar Jan, Tariq Ahmad Bhat alias Mohammad Saleem and Fayaz Ahmad Mir alias Umar from Kreeri area of Baramulla District and r
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 23, arrested three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Mohammad Amir Mir alias Umar Jan, Tariq Ahmad Bhat alias Mohammad Saleem and Fayaz Ahmad Mir alias Umar from Kreeri area of Baramulla District and recovered arms and ammunition from them, reports Daily Excelsior. Three pistols, three pistol magazines and 12 pistol rounds were recovered from their possession.
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December - 23 
SFs arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as L Cpl Laishram Rohen alias Borlak alias Langamba (34), along with one .38 revolver and two live rounds.
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SFs arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as L Cpl Laishram Rohen alias Borlak alias Langamba (34), along with one .38 revolver and two live rounds.
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December - 23 
SFs on December 23 arrested three militants belonging to different militant groups, reports The Sangai Express.
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SFs on December 23 arrested three militants belonging to different militant groups, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 23 
The Nagaland Post reports that one militant of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitvoi (NSCN-Khole-Kitvoi) was killed and another seriously injured in a factional clash with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)
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The Nagaland Post reports that one militant of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitvoi (NSCN-Khole-Kitvoi) was killed and another seriously injured in a factional clash with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at Zunheboto District on December 23.
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December - 23 
The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest in Koraput District on December 23, reports Zee News. According to reports, the Police recovered landmines, tiffin bombs, one tonne of gunpowder and approximately 50 litres
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The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest in Koraput District on December 23, reports Zee News. According to reports, the Police recovered landmines, tiffin bombs, one tonne of gunpowder and approximately 50 litres of liquid explosives and forty walky-talkies belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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December - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Rakim G Momon alias Bong, Sengrang G Momin and Namseng B Marak, while they were extorting money from Jangjal market in
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The Shillong Times reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Rakim G Momon alias Bong, Sengrang G Momin and Namseng B Marak, while they were extorting money from Jangjal market in West Garo Hills District on December 23.
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December - 23 
Two suspected Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants were on December 23 sent to 10 days in Police custody, reports The Hindu. They were arrested by the Delhi police based on leads that they planned to assassinate some religious and political le
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Two suspected Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants were on December 23 sent to 10 days in Police custody, reports The Hindu. They were arrested by the Delhi police based on leads that they planned to assassinate some religious and political leaders. Sarabjeet Singh (30) was arrested in Shalimar Bagh area of Delhi on December 22 by Delhi Police. Police reportedly seized a firearm, two magazines containing 15 live cartridges, five mobile phones, a cordless phone, three driving licences purportedly issued in Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, two PAN cards and a laptop, besides two pendrives, from the accused.
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December - 24 
A young woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, Raimoni Soren (20), was arrested from her village in the Lalgarh Police Station area in West Midnapore District on December 24 for her alleged involvement in Maoist activities,
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A young woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, Raimoni Soren (20), was arrested from her village in the Lalgarh Police Station area in West Midnapore District on December 24 for her alleged involvement in Maoist activities, reports The Hindu.
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December - 24 
After killing a civilian on December 23 and felling trees and destroying the quarters of Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) in the agency area of Visakhapatnam District on December 24, cadres of the communist Party of India-Maoist
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After killing a civilian on December 23 and felling trees and destroying the quarters of Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) in the agency area of Visakhapatnam District on December 24, cadres of the communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 25 disrupted the shandy (weekly market) at Jerrela where tribals buy essential commodities for their daily needs, reports IBN Live. They destroyed country made liquor (arrack) and black jaggery, and warned people against producing or selling arrack in Chintapalli and GK Veedhi mandals (administrative unit).
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December - 24 
An Army patrol detected an improvised explosive device (IED) bomb on the divider near Mem Higher Secondary School and Bahaii office of Imphal-Airport road in Changngei locality on the outskirts of Imphal in Manipur on December 24, reports The Telegra
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An Army patrol detected an improvised explosive device (IED) bomb on the divider near Mem Higher Secondary School and Bahaii office of Imphal-Airport road in Changngei locality on the outskirts of Imphal in Manipur on December 24, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 24 
Four persons associated with Maoist activities surrendered at the Berhampore Police Station in Murshidabad District. “The four persons were accused in a case of sedition registered in 2010. They are also close associates of Kambit Sarkar, a key local
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Four persons associated with Maoist activities surrendered at the Berhampore Police Station in Murshidabad District. “The four persons were accused in a case of sedition registered in 2010. They are also close associates of Kambit Sarkar, a key local Maoist leader,” said B.L. Meena, Superintendent of Police.
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December - 24 
Islamic Movement of Kashmir (IMK) militants on December 24, shot dead a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar (40) in Srinagar's at Rekka Chowk in Batamaloo area, according to Daily Excelsior. The militants have threatened t
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Islamic Movement of Kashmir (IMK) militants on December 24, shot dead a National Conference (NC) worker, identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar (40) in Srinagar's at Rekka Chowk in Batamaloo area, according to Daily Excelsior. The militants have threatened to continue to carry out such attacks against mainstream political parties. This is for the third time that this unknown militant outfit has claimed responsibility for any strike in Kashmir. This organization earlier claimed attack on the Minister for Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Mohammad Sagar two weeks ago and on a NC Block President in Safa Kadal, one month ago. The security agencies suspected that the IMK might be a shadow outfit of either Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). But so far the investigations carried out by them have not established any clue about this outfit and its links to LeT or HM.
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December - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 24 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 3 kilograms from the road in front of the Bahai Sanglen, Tiddim Road in Imphal.
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 24 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 3 kilograms from the road in front of the Bahai Sanglen, Tiddim Road in Imphal.
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December - 24 
Maoists destroyed an Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) quarter at Cherapalli in Chintapalle mandal on December 24. Maoists, during a visit on December 5, had warned the fieldsmen to give up jobs in the coffee plantations of the Fo
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Maoists destroyed an Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) quarter at Cherapalli in Chintapalle mandal on December 24. Maoists, during a visit on December 5, had warned the fieldsmen to give up jobs in the coffee plantations of the Forest Department and leave the village. The latest attack on the quarters followed the warning. Korukonda area committee secretary Narendra reportedly led the attack.
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December - 24 
The 60-page National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet (filed on December 24), highlighted roles of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, LeT commander Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, al-Qaeda operative Ilyas Kashmiri and two serving Pakistani Int
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The 60-page National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet (filed on December 24), highlighted roles of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, LeT commander Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, al-Qaeda operative Ilyas Kashmiri and two serving Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers - Major Iqbal and Major Sameer Ali in "larger conspiracy to organize spectacular terrorist attacks on places of iconic importance in India", reports The Times of India. It also gave details of how Headley during his post-26\11 visits to India in March, 2009, went for reconnaissance trips for synchronized terror strikes on Jewish houses located in five places - New Delhi, Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, Goa and Pushkar (Rajasthan) - at the behest of Ilyas Kashmiri. It has been further added by The Hindu, that according to the charge sheet, Headley was scouting only the Jewish targets on instructions from Kashmiri. India will share NIA's charge sheet, filed against American terrorist David Coleman Headley and eight others, including Hafiz Saeed and two serving Pakistani ISI officials, with Pakistan during home secretary-level talks between the two countries in Islamabad in January, 2012, reports The Times of India. It also documented the communication between Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Hussain Rana through an email account - "
[email protected]
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December - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on the Phulbodi Gatta Police Station in Dhanora tehsil in Gadchiroli District in the night of December 24, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also raised slogans against the Pol
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on the Phulbodi Gatta Police Station in Dhanora tehsil in Gadchiroli District in the night of December 24, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also raised slogans against the Police and hailed their martyred leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishanji. Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, S Veeresh Prabhu said that the Security Forces could not spot any one who could be firing upon the post. "We had fired ammunitions which had the capacity to light up a vast area and also there were illuminations from the post but there was no one in the sight. The firing also did not continue for long. It could be one of those occasions when they were merely making their presence felt," said Prabhu.
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December - 24 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) released P.K. Boro, the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadenggre, West Garo Hills, (Meghalaya) on December 24, a month after his abduction, reports The Telegraph.
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) released P.K. Boro, the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadenggre, West Garo Hills, (Meghalaya) on December 24, a month after his abduction, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 24 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 24, filed chargesheet against nine persons including two serving Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers- Major Iqbal and Major Samir Ali as well as David Headley and Hafiz Saeed, founde
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 24, filed chargesheet against nine persons including two serving Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers- Major Iqbal and Major Samir Ali as well as David Headley and Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) for the 26/11 attacks in India, according to The Times of India. This is the first time India has framed terror charges against serving officers of Pakistan's Army for terror attacks in India. The chargesheet also names 26/11 attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Headley's accomplice and Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, as well as dead al-Qaeda leader Illyas Kashmiri for waging war against the country and other relevant sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Sajid Malik, Headley's handler, and Abdul Rehman Hashmi, is also named as accused in the chargesheet, the sources said. All the accused have been booked under section 120-B, 121, 121 A, 302, 468 and 471 Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 16, 18, 20 of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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December - 24 
the Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 2.1 kilograms, along with a six-volt battery and arrested two persons in this connection in Dhubri District on December 24, reports Zee News. The two persons arr
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the Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 2.1 kilograms, along with a six-volt battery and arrested two persons in this connection in Dhubri District on December 24, reports Zee News. The two persons arrested for carrying the IED, have been identified as, Mohammed Hamidul Islam and Moidul Islam.
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December - 24 
The Telegraph reported that on December 24, altogether 21 militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang [NSCN (K-Unification)], Naga National Council (NNC) and Prepak surrendered to Major General B. Poonen of GOC 57 Mountain Divi
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The Telegraph reported that on December 24, altogether 21 militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang [NSCN (K-Unification)], Naga National Council (NNC) and Prepak surrendered to Major General B. Poonen of GOC 57 Mountain Division and Director General of Police (DGP) Yumnam Joykumar Singh at the Army headquarters in Leimakhong with 21 weapons.
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December - 24 
Unidentified militant lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one employee of the Manipur University, identified as Sanasam Rajen, of Kakwa Pechu Lampak in Imphal.
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Unidentified militant lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one employee of the Manipur University, identified as Sanasam Rajen, of Kakwa Pechu Lampak in Imphal.
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December - 25 
A group of Maoists set ablaze hot mixing plant of a road construction company in Maniari village under Nagar Police Station in Sitamarhi District on December 25, reports IBN Live. The Maoists left behind a hand-written leaflet on the spot before maki
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A group of Maoists set ablaze hot mixing plant of a road construction company in Maniari village under Nagar Police Station in Sitamarhi District on December 25, reports IBN Live. The Maoists left behind a hand-written leaflet on the spot before making good their escape, Nagar Police Station's Officer in-Charge Niranjan Prasad said.
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December - 25 
A new militant group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) led by ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Sumona Munglang has emerged in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. The objective of the outfit is to fight for creating an Autonomous District Council (ADC) ou
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A new militant group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) led by ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Sumona Munglang has emerged in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. The objective of the outfit is to fight for creating an Autonomous District Council (ADC) out of nine Circles in Lohit and Changlang District.
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December - 25 
According to a State Home Ministry data over 4,000 militants, including 276 self-styled commanders, have surrendered during the last 22 years in Jammu and Kashmir, reports IBN Live. "As many as 4,080 terrorists, including 276 self-styled commanders,
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According to a State Home Ministry data over 4,000 militants, including 276 self-styled commanders, have surrendered during the last 22 years in Jammu and Kashmir, reports IBN Live. "As many as 4,080 terrorists, including 276 self-styled commanders, have surrendered before Security Forces and Police during the past 22 years in JK," the data up to November 30 stated. While 19 militants surrendered in 2011 year till November, 20 militants surrendered in 2010, it said. 15 militants surrendered in 2009, while 38 in 2008, 122 in 2007, 190 in 2006, 64 in 2005, 137 in 2004, 119 in 2003, 159 in 2002, 85 in 2001 and 104 in 2000, the data said. The highest number of 655 terrorists had surrendered in 1996, followed by 612 in 1991, 601 in 1995, 444 in 1992, 270 in 1997, 187 in 1998, 109 in 1999, 98 in 1993 and 32 in 1994. The State Government has formulated a rehabilitation policy for the surrendered militants under which 2,876 of them have been provided INR 300000 as fixed deposit for three years and a monthly relief of INR 3,000. Reports indicate that 900 to 1,000 militants are ready to sneak in from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Pioneer. This figure is double the number of militants who were poised to infiltrate in 2010. Sources said while 500 to 660 militants were poised to infiltrate in October 2010, the figure 2011 stood at 900 to 1000. In November 2010, the figure stood at 350-400 and in 2011 in the corresponding period it was 750-850. The 15 Corps chief, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain said, “There has not been any major effort (of infiltration) or contact (with militants) during the past two or two and a half months. But this doesn’t mean that no attempts would be made in future. There have been attempts in January and February also,” he said. He said the terrorists and their launch pads were intact across the Line of Control (LoC) and the infiltrators have shifted their focus from the traditional routes. “The infiltrators are focusing on Uri and Lipa sectors rather than the traditional Gurez, Macchil and Keran sectors,” he added.
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December - 25 
Ahmad Siddi Bappa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, is recruiting youths for Indian Mujahideen (IM), motivating them on religious grounds and also cash incentives, according to a report, says The Times of India. The hawala (illegal money transfer)
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Ahmad Siddi Bappa alias Yasin Bhatkal alias Shahrukh, is recruiting youths for Indian Mujahideen (IM), motivating them on religious grounds and also cash incentives, according to a report, says The Times of India. The hawala (illegal money transfer) money for such activities is also routed to modules across India. It has been further reported that, Shahrukh is an expert in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and is believed to have assembled the bombs for all three attacks (German Bakery blast in February, Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium blast in April and the Jama Masjid attack in September) in 2010 with hawala funds that came from Pakistan. He, Delhi Police claim is IM’s head of India operations and third in hierarchy after Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal.
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December - 25 
In an ongoing anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, the Chhattisgarh Police attacked a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Dantewada District and busted an arms manufacturing unit on December 25, reports Daily Bhaskar.
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In an ongoing anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, the Chhattisgarh Police attacked a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Dantewada District and busted an arms manufacturing unit on December 25, reports Daily Bhaskar. The Police also arrested nine top Maoists during the raid.
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December - 25 
Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Range) Dilbagh Singh on December 25 said Doda and Reasi Districts in Jammu and Kashmir have been freed of militancy, according to Greater Kashmir. “The militancy graph has come down drastically in the State thi
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Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu Range) Dilbagh Singh on December 25 said Doda and Reasi Districts in Jammu and Kashmir have been freed of militancy, according to Greater Kashmir. “The militancy graph has come down drastically in the State this year [2011]. Doda and Reasi Districts in Jammu have been freed of militancy completely,” adding, “It is commendable that security forces have helped maintain law and order in the state with fewer cases of infiltrations.”
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December - 25 
Maoists also felled trees at the nearby Jerrela in G.K. Veedhi mandal where heavy bauxite deposits are located, early on December 25 bringing traffic to a halt with a view not to allow people going to the weekly market. They left pamphlets opposing b
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Maoists also felled trees at the nearby Jerrela in G.K. Veedhi mandal where heavy bauxite deposits are located, early on December 25 bringing traffic to a halt with a view not to allow people going to the weekly market. They left pamphlets opposing bauxite mining.
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December - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a major training camp belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Namchik Reserve Forest near Panchum under Kharsang circle of Changlang Distr
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a major training camp belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Namchik Reserve Forest near Panchum under Kharsang circle of Changlang District.
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December - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) in Baramulla District arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Manzoor Ahmad Lone, and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A revolver and two Chinese hand grenades were
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Security Forces (SFs) in Baramulla District arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Manzoor Ahmad Lone, and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. A revolver and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from his possession, Police said.
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December - 25 
The Asian Age reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) failed to meet the deadline committed to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for signing a peace accord before the Christmas.
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The Asian Age reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) failed to meet the deadline committed to National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Issac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for signing a peace accord before the Christmas.
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December - 25 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 207 detonators and other explosive materials belonging to CPI-Maoist from Viraj village in Gaya District and detained two suspected Maoists, reports Daily Bhaskar. CRPF commandant Sanjeev Kumar said t
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 207 detonators and other explosive materials belonging to CPI-Maoist from Viraj village in Gaya District and detained two suspected Maoists, reports Daily Bhaskar. CRPF commandant Sanjeev Kumar said the para-military force acting on a tip off raided several houses in the village and recovered 50 m of fuse wire, six batteries, one kilogram explosive powder and Maoist literatures, besides the detonators.
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December - 25 
The Chhattisgarh Police is planning to launch a major operation shortly to seize gun factories run by the Maoists in the State, the Police sources said on December 25, reports Deccan Chronicle. The sources said intelligence has already identified a n
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The Chhattisgarh Police is planning to launch a major operation shortly to seize gun factories run by the Maoists in the State, the Police sources said on December 25, reports Deccan Chronicle. The sources said intelligence has already identified a number of weapons manufacturing units producing various types of firearms ranging from country made pistols to 302 rifles in dense forests of Bastar and Mahasamund Districts. Intel reports said the units, whose number may be no less than 500, are small in size, even run in huts and cottages deep inside forests. The sources disclosed to Deccan Chronicle that existence of such arms making units has been reported in Abujhmad, Kanker, Nagari, Sihaba, Sitanadi, Chura, Gariabandh, Debbhog, Ammamora, Charraunda, Rasela, Komakhana, Naram, Khati, Kasekara, and Tuhulu areas in Bastar and Mahasamund regions. “All the weapon manufacturing units are strategically located in liberated zones of Naxals to help the rebels supply the arms produced in factories to their operation areas smoothly in forest routes without attracting attention of Security Forces,” the Police sources added.
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December - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze valuable equipment engaged in road construction work and assaulted two employees of the contractor before setting them free with a warning at Tehla village in Garwah District on Decem
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze valuable equipment engaged in road construction work and assaulted two employees of the contractor before setting them free with a warning at Tehla village in Garwah District on December 25, reports Zee News. A group of the Maoists arrived at the spot in the wee hours and assaulted two assistants of the contractor’s firm before they poured petroleum product on a JCB machines and set it on fire, the Police sources said.
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December - 25 
The NSCN-IM has engaged internationally reputed legal experts to give the leaders of the outfit legal opinion for the talks with the Government. The legal experts engaged by the outfit are Michael Van Walt Van of Prague, Anthony Regan of Australia an
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The NSCN-IM has engaged internationally reputed legal experts to give the leaders of the outfit legal opinion for the talks with the Government. The legal experts engaged by the outfit are Michael Van Walt Van of Prague, Anthony Regan of Australia and Kenyan national Yash Ghai.
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December - 25 
The security of VVIPs in Punjab is being reviewed in the wake of the revelations made by Sarabpreet Singh alias Prince (30) and his childhood friend Jaswinder Singh (30), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants arrested by Delhi Police on Decembe
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The security of VVIPs in Punjab is being reviewed in the wake of the revelations made by Sarabpreet Singh alias Prince (30) and his childhood friend Jaswinder Singh (30), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants arrested by Delhi Police on December 22, reports Daily Bhashkar. "Yes, we are in the process of reviewing security of the VVIPs," said Punjab’s Director General of Police Anil Kaushik on December 25. He, however, did not disclose the names. Delhi Police, meanwhile, claimed that that the module had been tasked by BKI chief Wadhawa Singh and an operative Kulbir Singh to assassinate three religious leaders in Punjab and Haryana and some political leaders in Punjab during the upcoming Assembly elections. The duo was allegedly waiting for a consignment of assault rifles and rocket launchers to carry out the strikes. Jaswinder was arrested from Ropar in Punjab where he was allegedly recruiting youths to revive insurgency in the State while Sarabpreet was arrested from Delhi. Times of India adds that the duo was also part of a team that had brought five kilos of RDX to Ambala (Haryana) in October 2011. Sources said they were to be taught to handle rocket launchers by two others. They were directed by BKI chief Wadhwa Singh, who is hiding in Pakistan and runs operations with the help of ISI, to eliminate Baba Ram Rahim. Sarabpreet, who got money through hawala (illegal money transfer) channels, was to receive a huge consignment of arms, explosives and rocket launchers after which a final go-ahead was to be given by Wadhwa directly. According to the Police, the BKI is on an overdrive to recruit cadre, India Today further added. During interrogation, the Police found out that a massive recruitment drive had been initiated by Kulbir Singh, currently based in Hong Kong (on political asylum), and BKI chief Wadhwa Singh. "Joginder [Jaswinder] (one of those arrested) had received a consignment of arms, which we are trying to seize. Since most of the arms sent by Kulbir to Joginder [Jaswinder] were manufactured in China, we are trying to establish the link," an unnamed Police officer said. "They are investing heavily on recruiting people from Punjab for the BKI as it is believed to be a safe and viable option," he added. Indian Express quoted Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP, Crime) Ashok Chand as saying, “We are searching for the recruits”. The duo has alleged links with Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Police said the module was tasked to assassinate three religious leaders in Punjab and Haryana, besides a number of politicians. “He was tasked to eliminate Baba Ram Rahim, Baba Pyara Singh Bhaniara and Baba Ashutosh of Ludhiana, apart from certain political leaders of Punjab,” said Ashok Chand. The duo received fake currency worth INR 500000 from Nepal with the help of two suspected members of a Pakistan-based terror outfit, adds Asian Age. The sources also disclosed that the two suspects are believed to have brought the explosives from Jammu and Kashmir which was seized from outside Ambala Railway Station on October 12. “Some evidence has cropped up which suggests that the two may have brought the RDX from J&K. They disclosed that the explosives were to be fitted into timer bombs which were to be used during elections in Punjab. Their handlers in Nepal had promised to send two experts to assist them in making bombs,” sources added.
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December - 25 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants belonging to Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in an encounter at Namsai in Lohit District on December 25. The slain militants have been identified
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants belonging to Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in an encounter at Namsai in Lohit District on December 25. The slain militants have been identified as Dhiraj Duwara alias Debojit Duwara, Siva Moran and Janak Moran. A .9mm pistol, a .22 pistol, ammunition, a Chinese grenade and six extortion notices were recovered from the site.
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December - 25 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 25 arrested a ‘camp commander’ of the National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB) training camp at Taka in Myanmar, identified as Basnil Basumatary, from Jail Colony in Mon town. He had co
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 25 arrested a ‘camp commander’ of the National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB) training camp at Taka in Myanmar, identified as Basnil Basumatary, from Jail Colony in Mon town. He had come to Mon town only recently to escort a group of newly recruited NDFB cadres to Myanmar.
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December - 26 
A Police Station was inaugurated at Podia in Koraput District on December 26, reports Orissadiary.com. Police were withdrawn from Podia after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the outpost in 2009. Border Security Forces
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A Police Station was inaugurated at Podia in Koraput District on December 26, reports Orissadiary.com. Police were withdrawn from Podia after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the outpost in 2009. Border Security Forces (BSF) and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel have also been deployed in Podia with the establishment of the Police Station there.
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December - 26 
According to the charge sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) case Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed motivated the 26/11 attack squad, reports Hindustan Times.
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According to the charge sheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) case Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed motivated the 26/11 attack squad, reports Hindustan Times. "Gunshot will feel like a pin prick, blood stains will be like rose petals, and angels will come down to take your souls," said Saeed while motivating the 10 member suicide squad for the attacks, states the charge sheet. According to the charge sheet, once the LeT leadership decided that it would be a suicide attack, Saeed himself motivated squad. The charge sheet also makes it clear that despite international pressure immediately after the 26/11 attacks, LeT was ready with more plans to attack India. A mail written by Hafiz Saeed's trusted aide Sajid Mir to David Coleman Headley in July, 2009 says: "There are some investment (attack) plans with me." "Just nine months after the Mumbai attacks, the LeT-ISI combine was ready with more plans. It shows the kind of adversary India is fighting against. The significance of the chargesheet is that it lays bare the conspiracy of Pakistan before and after the execution of the 26/11 attacks," said an unnamed official.
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December - 26 
Acting on a tip off, SFs raided Karma village of Balarampur in Purulia District and arrested a Maoist squad member identified as Gostho Gope in the afternoon of December 26, Purulia Police said, reports The Times of India. The interrogation revealed
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Acting on a tip off, SFs raided Karma village of Balarampur in Purulia District and arrested a Maoist squad member identified as Gostho Gope in the afternoon of December 26, Purulia Police said, reports The Times of India. The interrogation revealed that the Maoists were planning to eliminate members of anti-Maoist forums at Karma village. In a following raid, the Police arrested three other Maoist squad members on December 27.
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December - 26 
China has increased the presence of its military engineers in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)," Major General K.H. Singh said on December 26, reports Economic Times. Although the exact number of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) men and engineers engaged
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China has increased the presence of its military engineers in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)," Major General K.H. Singh said on December 26, reports Economic Times. Although the exact number of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) men and engineers engaged in building infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) is not known, their number has increased in recent months, he added. "Our intelligence reports about the presence of PLA (men and engineers) have been authenticated now, and their number is on the rise," he stated. The Indian Army had the knowledge of the deepening Chinese presence in PoK, especially after the 2005 quake, when many construction works were given to Chinese companies. New York Times had published a report of the presence of 15,000 Chinese troops in PoK, including Gilgit and Baltistan.
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December - 26 
In an email statement, Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia condemned the arrest of anti-dam protesters on December 26 and said, "The entire act of police atrocity on the democratic m
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In an email statement, Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) ‘Publicity Secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia condemned the arrest of anti-dam protesters on December 26 and said, "The entire act of police atrocity on the democratic movement against the construction of the mega dam is an example of police brutality of the Indian government. It proves that the state and the Centre have no respect for the plight of people and that they are adamant on dominating the public cry with police power." He further said, "All should unite against the Centre's invasion against the Assamese community and its culture. The anti-mega dam protest has become a movement of protecting our culture and civilization."
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December - 26 
India will consider the Pakistani proposal to withdraw heavy artilleries from the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, only if Pakistan stops cross-border infiltration bids, reports Hindustan Times. The Pakistani proposal to pull back artiller
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India will consider the Pakistani proposal to withdraw heavy artilleries from the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, only if Pakistan stops cross-border infiltration bids, reports Hindustan Times. The Pakistani proposal to pull back artillery pieces of above 120 mm calibre by 30 km from the LoC and the Indian response came during the two-day Indo-Pakistan conventional and nuclear CBMs dialogue that began in Islamabad on December 26.
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December - 26 
Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, issued a statement saying the outfit will boycott the upcoming State legislative assembly election, reports Kanglaonline
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Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM), earlier known as KCP-Maoist, issued a statement saying the outfit will boycott the upcoming State legislative assembly election, reports Kanglaonline
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December - 26 
Maoists pasted posters warning villagers to abide by their (Maoist’s) law in Ramgarh District, reports IBNS. According to the villagers, a group of Maoists entered the village and pasted posters on houses and buildings.
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Maoists pasted posters warning villagers to abide by their (Maoist’s) law in Ramgarh District, reports IBNS. According to the villagers, a group of Maoists entered the village and pasted posters on houses and buildings.
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December - 26 
Ramesh Charva (22), a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, was arrested by the Rourkela Police in a combing operation in Jhirpani-Toda forest area in Sundargarh District on December 26, reports The Times of India. The Police recove
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Ramesh Charva (22), a key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, was arrested by the Rourkela Police in a combing operation in Jhirpani-Toda forest area in Sundargarh District on December 26, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered a revolver, five live bullets, INR 78, 500 in cash and a few Maoist leaflets from him. During interrogation, it was revealed that Charva has been an active Maoist cadre since the past three years, mainly in the Odisha-Jharkhand border and has been a close associate of Samarji, 'secretary' of the Bihar-Jharkhand-Orissa regional committee of the CPI-Maoist. "He also confessed that one Gangu Munda, another senior Maoist cadre had handed over the cash to him for use of the Maoist organization, which was seized from him by police," Rourkela Superintendent of Police Himansu Lal said. Ramesh is a native of Tirilposhi in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.
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December - 26 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forested area of Awapalli in Bijapur District on December 26, reports The Times of India. Officials at Police headquarters here said that a contingent of District Force (DF)
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forested area of Awapalli in Bijapur District on December 26, reports The Times of India. Officials at Police headquarters here said that a contingent of District Force (DF) tracked down the six Maoists in a well coordinated operation that ended late in the evening. The arrested Maoists had been involved in several attacks on Police and civilians in the District since June 2005.
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December - 26 
Sumi Hoho, (apex organisation of Sumi Tribe in Nagaland) held a meeting with Zunheboto Deputy Commissioner (DC) on how to defuse the tension prevailing in that Zunheboto town because of the presence of large numbers of armed Naga militants.
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Sumi Hoho, (apex organisation of Sumi Tribe in Nagaland) held a meeting with Zunheboto Deputy Commissioner (DC) on how to defuse the tension prevailing in that Zunheboto town because of the presence of large numbers of armed Naga militants.
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December - 26 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a postmaster in Giridih District on December 26, reports IBN Live. Two-motorcycle borne gunmen fired three shots at Lal Bihari Yadav, the post master of Boria Dak Ghar, at Deori kil
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a postmaster in Giridih District on December 26, reports IBN Live. Two-motorcycle borne gunmen fired three shots at Lal Bihari Yadav, the post master of Boria Dak Ghar, at Deori killing him on the spot, the Police said.
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December - 26 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Bazar near Bus stand in Imphal West District on December 26. The arrested cadres were identified as Kan
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Singjamei Bazar near Bus stand in Imphal West District on December 26. The arrested cadres were identified as Kangujam Ibomcha Singh (39) and Taorem Manglemchandra (35) alias Ibungo alias Ketalog alias Sanajaoba alias Boy.
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December - 26 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 26 recovered at least 10 hand-grenades from the house of Thounaojam Brojen at Singjamei Thongam Leikai in Imphal West District.
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 26 recovered at least 10 hand-grenades from the house of Thounaojam Brojen at Singjamei Thongam Leikai in Imphal West District.
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December - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered landmines kept inside a village pond by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jhargram sub-division in West Midnapore on December 26, reports Indian Express. Police and Central Reserve Police F
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered landmines kept inside a village pond by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jhargram sub-division in West Midnapore on December 26, reports Indian Express. Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel jointly commenced the search operation and recovered eight directional landmines kept inside a pond by Maoists, were noticed by some villagers who had gone to take a bath. "We don't know who kept those things but today afternoon when villagers came here to take bath they found something inside and then police along with paramilitary force came here and seized those things," said Rabindranath Mahato, a villager.
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December - 27 
About 50 armed Maoists blew up a two-storeyed Police Station under-construction in Dantewada District. "Maoists stormed into the building at Geedam town, hardly 10 km from Dantewada town and set high-powered explosives and blew it up," Dantewada Supe
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About 50 armed Maoists blew up a two-storeyed Police Station under-construction in Dantewada District. "Maoists stormed into the building at Geedam town, hardly 10 km from Dantewada town and set high-powered explosives and blew it up," Dantewada Superintendent of Police Ankit Garg said. The two-storeyed structure was almost complete but was not handed over to the police. "It was a massive blast and the building was mostly blown up," Garg said.
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December - 27 
Constant pressure from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and “frequent humiliation” by Police have driven as many as 40 women of Jhumra villages, including some elderly, to the door of Gomia MLA Madhowlal Singh with the plea to resettle th
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Constant pressure from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and “frequent humiliation” by Police have driven as many as 40 women of Jhumra villages, including some elderly, to the door of Gomia MLA Madhowlal Singh with the plea to resettle them along with their families elsewhere, reports The Telegraph. The women belonged to the hamlets of Beltharwa, Aman, Suarkatwa and Simrabera — located within a 5sqkm periphery of Jhumra hillocks in Bokaro District.
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December - 27 
Deccan Herald reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) in the Kutru area in Bijapur District on December 27. The sarpanch was reportedly k
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Deccan Herald reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) in the Kutru area in Bijapur District on December 27. The sarpanch was reportedly killed on charges being a Police spy.
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December - 27 
Four cadres belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Kesho Meitei) surrendered to the Imphal East Police Station on December 27. The surrendered militants were identified as Takhellambam Jiban (38), Takhellambam Sakhenba (
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Four cadres belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Kesho Meitei) surrendered to the Imphal East Police Station on December 27. The surrendered militants were identified as Takhellambam Jiban (38), Takhellambam Sakhenba (26), Landham Radhabinod (28) and Keisham Tenden (27) alias Rosha. The militants were allegedly involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of Soram Ibomcha, caretaker of Irilbung Water Supply and his son Yaiphu recently.
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December - 27 
In a separate raid the Police arrested Bimal Mahato alias Mithun, a cadre of Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) from Kalaboni village of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on December 27. The Jhargram Superintendent of
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In a separate raid the Police arrested Bimal Mahato alias Mithun, a cadre of Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) from Kalaboni village of Jhargram in West Midnapore District on December 27. The Jhargram Superintendent of Police confirmed that Mithun was wanted in several cases which included a case of sedition.
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December - 27 
Maoists abducted a tribal youth from the Kutru area in the Bijapur District.
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Maoists abducted a tribal youth from the Kutru area in the Bijapur District.
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December - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) busted two camps of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) in Hidli and Amlokhi areas under Dilai Police Station of Karbi Anglong District on December 27, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong)
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Security Forces (SFs) busted two camps of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) in Hidli and Amlokhi areas under Dilai Police Station of Karbi Anglong District on December 27, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong) Anurag Agarwala said, "We have busted two camps belonging to the KPLT militants in Dilai area of the district last night. About 100 detonators, 47 gelatine sticks and some explosives were found in the camps. However, the militants sheltered in the camps managed to escape."
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December - 27 
Sumi Hoho (the Apex body of Sumi Tribe) on December 27 sent a representation to the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram requesting him “to remove” all the “designated camps” within Zunheboto District or ask the NSCN groups to “strictly implement” ceas
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Sumi Hoho (the Apex body of Sumi Tribe) on December 27 sent a representation to the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram requesting him “to remove” all the “designated camps” within Zunheboto District or ask the NSCN groups to “strictly implement” cease-fire ground rules both “in letter and spirit”.
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December - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a pressure roller of a private firm engaged in construction of a road at Parta village under Amba Police Station in Aurangabad District on December 27, reports IBN Live. Over 25 Maois
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a pressure roller of a private firm engaged in construction of a road at Parta village under Amba Police Station in Aurangabad District on December 27, reports IBN Live. Over 25 Maoists raided the office of Ajay Engineering Company and set ablaze the pressure roller standing there in the evening, the Police said. The owner of the firm was former Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJP) MLA Vijay Kumar Singh alias Dabloo Singh.
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December - 27 
Unidentified militants on December 27 abducted Assam Gramin Vikash Bank ‘Nagirjuli branch Manager’, Naren Rajbongshi, in Baksa District.
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Unidentified militants on December 27 abducted Assam Gramin Vikash Bank ‘Nagirjuli branch Manager’, Naren Rajbongshi, in Baksa District.
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December - 27 
Union Rural development Minister Jairam Ramesh has pointed to "operational" shortcomings in the Government's efforts to tackle the decades-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency through developmental work and urged greater politi
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Union Rural development Minister Jairam Ramesh has pointed to "operational" shortcomings in the Government's efforts to tackle the decades-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency through developmental work and urged greater political involvement to deal with it more effectively, reports The Economic Times. The minister made the suggestion in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after touring Left-wing extremism-affected Districts in the country. According to Ramesh, the government's efforts to counter Left-wing extremism with developmental work have been largely ineffective because of "operational" shortcomings such as a 'one-size fits all' approach to affected Districts, absence of critical infrastructure, and inadequate banking and postal facilities. "I think the time has come for a higher level political forum for quick problem solving and more effective co-ordination," the minister said in his letter.
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December - 28 
A day after cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blasted Geedam Police Station in Dantewada District, Superintendent of Police of the District, Ankit Garg, has been removed and attached with the Police Headquarters (PHQ), report
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A day after cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blasted Geedam Police Station in Dantewada District, Superintendent of Police of the District, Ankit Garg, has been removed and attached with the Police Headquarters (PHQ), reports The Indian Express. The orders, issued late on December 28 evening, came from the Chief Minister (CM). ASP Rajesh Kukreja has been given the charge till another SP is appointed. “After preliminary enquiry, the Government found that he failed in ensuring the security. Somebody has to be held responsible after such a serious lapse (Geedam blast). The Government decided to change him,” spokesperson of Chhattisgarh Government and Principal Secretary to the CM N Baijendra Kumar told The Indian Express.
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December - 28 
Army on December 28 recovered arms and ammunition from forward village of Chakla in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK-56 rifle, 60 rounds and two magazines, which appeared to be old, w
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Army on December 28 recovered arms and ammunition from forward village of Chakla in Pallanwalla area of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK-56 rifle, 60 rounds and two magazines, which appeared to be old, were recovered by the troops during digging of the field. The village had been an infiltration route for militants and smugglers earlier. However, no militant activity had been reported in the area during the recent past.
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December - 28 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 28 said that the ongoing protest in the State against the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh has the support of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 28 said that the ongoing protest in the State against the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh has the support of Anti Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Gogoi said, "It is out in the open now. ULFA rebels and Maoists [CPI-Maoist] are very much there. They are trying to enforce lawlessness in the state and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity [KMSS] is also there."
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December - 28 
KMSS secretary Akhil Gogoi said, "We have been telling that there is no support from any armed outfits to our protest but the government is stressing this just to malign us and dilute our movement. We are protesting against the joint efforts of Aruna
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KMSS secretary Akhil Gogoi said, "We have been telling that there is no support from any armed outfits to our protest but the government is stressing this just to malign us and dilute our movement. We are protesting against the joint efforts of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC to rob us off our rights on the river."
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December - 28 
The Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilita Mancha (Koch Rajbongshi United Forum), an umbrella organization of the Koch Rajbongshi community, has called a 10-hour Assam bandh, in demand for a separate Kamtapur State and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the communit
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The Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilita Mancha (Koch Rajbongshi United Forum), an umbrella organization of the Koch Rajbongshi community, has called a 10-hour Assam bandh, in demand for a separate Kamtapur State and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the community, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 28 
The Nagaland Post reports that Unidentified militants killed ‘Town Command’ of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi, identified as, Visavo Chakhesang, at Dimapur on December 28. Two empty cases and a live round of .9mm were reco
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The Nagaland Post reports that Unidentified militants killed ‘Town Command’ of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi, identified as, Visavo Chakhesang, at Dimapur on December 28. Two empty cases and a live round of .9mm were recovered from the spot.
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December - 28 
The Telegraph reports that suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) killed a militant belonging to the NSCN Khole-Kitovi at Purana Bazaar in Dimapur on December 28. A civilian also sustained injuries in the militant attac
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The Telegraph reports that suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) killed a militant belonging to the NSCN Khole-Kitovi at Purana Bazaar in Dimapur on December 28. A civilian also sustained injuries in the militant attack.
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December - 28 
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) in coordination with Ahmadabad Crime branch team on December 28 arrested an alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative wanted in 2008 Ahmadabad blast case, reports Indian Express. Habib
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The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) in coordination with Ahmadabad Crime branch team on December 28 arrested an alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative wanted in 2008 Ahmadabad blast case, reports Indian Express. Habib alias Tayyab, a native of Nizamabad area of Azamgarh District, was arrested from Jahangirganj area of Ambedkar Nagar District. An ATS official said that Habib’s name had come to light in the interrogation of another SIMI cadre, Abu Bashar of Azamgarh who was arrested in August 2008 in Lucknow by Gujarat and UP ATS in connection with the same case. Habib allegedly had played role in conducting recce of places where the timer devices were planted in Ahmadabad and also in triggering off the blasts. The official added that Habib had studied at Islah madarsa (seminary) near Sarai Mir where he came in contact with SIMI operatives Abu Bashar, Abu Jafar and Anwar Azam, and then joined the outfit. He also had attended training camps at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh and Ernakulum in Kerala between 2007 and 2008. The camps were organised by SIMI president Safdar Nagori, said the ATS official. Habib had been in regular contact with top SIMI men, including Nagori, Kayamuddin Kapadia and Tauqir before he played a role in the Ahmadabad serial blasts.
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December - 28 
Three persons were arrested with pistols and a country-made rifle meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mohraun village in Rohtas District on December 28, reports IBN Live. "Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the village
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Three persons were arrested with pistols and a country-made rifle meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mohraun village in Rohtas District on December 28, reports IBN Live. "Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the village and arrested Rashid Ansari alias Pillu, Mahaboob Ansari and Multan Ansari," Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Nine pistols and a rifle were recovered from them, he said. Inquiry revealed that the weapons were manufactured at Garhwa District in Jharkhand and were meant for Maoists operating in Rohtas District.
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December - 28 
Unsubstantiated reports said that there was firing near the highway towards Chumukedima area and in Thahekhu village, supposedly the repercussion of the killing.
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Unsubstantiated reports said that there was firing near the highway towards Chumukedima area and in Thahekhu village, supposedly the repercussion of the killing.
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December - 29 
According to Police records, there been more than 50 per cent increase in abduction cases over the past 10 years in the State, reports The Telegraph. The number of abduction cases registered was 1,392 in 2000. Such cases registered at different Polic
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According to Police records, there been more than 50 per cent increase in abduction cases over the past 10 years in the State, reports The Telegraph. The number of abduction cases registered was 1,392 in 2000. Such cases registered at different Police Stations of the State went up to 2,719 in 2009 and 3,250 in 2010. The figure for the current year until the month of September is 2,887, which might cross the 2010 figures.
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December - 29 
Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Alok Kumar, stepped up combing operations in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas in Malnad Districts following the killing of Sadashiva Gowda, a bamboo basket
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Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Alok Kumar, stepped up combing operations in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas in Malnad Districts following the killing of Sadashiva Gowda, a bamboo basket weaver, by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a thick forest in Thondalkatte near Naadpalu, about 70 kilometres from Udupi, reports Daijiworld. A poster beside the body was recovered with a warning, ``right punishment will be given to the Police informers-Maoist.” Karnataka’s Home and Transport Minister R Ashok said the ANF has intensified combing operations in Udupi and other Malnad Districts to arrest Maoists.
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December - 29 
Businessman Ratan Saha, who was abducted on December 21, returned home on December 29 in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. While Police said that the businessman was released due to the constant raids conducted by them, another source said th
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Businessman Ratan Saha, who was abducted on December 21, returned home on December 29 in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. While Police said that the businessman was released due to the constant raids conducted by them, another source said that the family paid ransom for his release.
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December - 29 
Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization (ENPO) has resolved not to extend public co-operation to NSCN -Khole-Kitovi.
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Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization (ENPO) has resolved not to extend public co-operation to NSCN -Khole-Kitovi.
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December - 29 
Hinting at links of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) with the Commmunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), Arunachal (West) Member of Parliament (MP) Takam Sanjay on December 29 urged the Central Government to ban KMSS in the interest of nation
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Hinting at links of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) with the Commmunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), Arunachal (West) Member of Parliament (MP) Takam Sanjay on December 29 urged the Central Government to ban KMSS in the interest of national security, reports The Assam Tribune. KMSS is spearheading the agitation against the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
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December - 29 
Ignoring boycott call by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) against his visit, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on December 29 undertook Seva Yatra and visited Maoist-infested Amba and Kutubagarh areas in Aurangabad District to inspect the d
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Ignoring boycott call by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) against his visit, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on December 29 undertook Seva Yatra and visited Maoist-infested Amba and Kutubagarh areas in Aurangabad District to inspect the development works being carried out by the authorities, reports Zee News. Ahead of the CM’s visit, the Maoists had pasted posters in schools and government buildings asking the people to boycott his programmes in the District.
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December - 29 
Maoists raided Kanaudi village in Jamui District late in the night of December 29 and killed three villagers, reports Hindustan Times. The victims were identified as Mumtaz Ansari, Fakruddin and Samimul.
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Maoists raided Kanaudi village in Jamui District late in the night of December 29 and killed three villagers, reports Hindustan Times. The victims were identified as Mumtaz Ansari, Fakruddin and Samimul.
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December - 29 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi militants fired indiscriminately at a top commander of the NSCN-K, ‘Captain’ Hokivi, at Agri colony in Kohima on December 29. Hokivi escaped unhurt but stray bullets injured three civilians identified as Vimhazou Angami, Raju Chetri
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi militants fired indiscriminately at a top commander of the NSCN-K, ‘Captain’ Hokivi, at Agri colony in Kohima on December 29. Hokivi escaped unhurt but stray bullets injured three civilians identified as Vimhazou Angami, Raju Chetri and Meletso Chakhesang (9).
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December - 29 
reiterating his demand for revoking the AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 29 mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for indulging in "doublespeak" on the issue.
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reiterating his demand for revoking the AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 29 mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for indulging in "doublespeak" on the issue.
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December - 29 
SFs arrested another PLA militant, identified as Wahengbam Sunil (42) alias Devan, from New Checkon area in Imphal East District. Nine demand letters were recovered from him.
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SFs arrested another PLA militant, identified as Wahengbam Sunil (42) alias Devan, from New Checkon area in Imphal East District. Nine demand letters were recovered from him.
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December - 29 
SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Okram Sharatchandra (45), from Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in the District.
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SFs arrested one People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Okram Sharatchandra (45), from Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in the District.
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December - 29 
SFs recovered a hand grenade near a concrete mixer machine used in the construction of retaining wall of Thoubal river at Thoubal Thoudam under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade near a concrete mixer machine used in the construction of retaining wall of Thoubal river at Thoubal Thoudam under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 29 
State Home Minister revealed, “Naxalism in Karnataka is on the decline as the State government has aggressively and simultaneously pushed for the combing operations in the Naxal-infested areas. Naxals who come back to mainstream society are also offe
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State Home Minister revealed, “Naxalism in Karnataka is on the decline as the State government has aggressively and simultaneously pushed for the combing operations in the Naxal-infested areas. Naxals who come back to mainstream society are also offered an attractive rehabilitation package. However, it is feared that Naxals on contract from neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Kerala are entering the State to keep the movement alive.”
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December - 29 
Superintendent of Police (SP) Thoubal, Konsam Jayanta, said that performance of District Police had improved significantly. He informed that in the counter insurgency operations conducted since January 2011 till date [December 29], the District Polic
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Superintendent of Police (SP) Thoubal, Konsam Jayanta, said that performance of District Police had improved significantly. He informed that in the counter insurgency operations conducted since January 2011 till date [December 29], the District Police arrested 232 cadres of different militant outfits of whom 25 were booked under National Security Act (NSA).He said that two underground cadres were also killed during the operations while 76 different arms and ammunition were also seized from the arrested cadres. He further added that even though the new Police Stations and Police Outposts of the District are not functional, the overall performance of the District Police has significantly improved.
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December - 29 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a social activist named Pradeep Prasad while he was on his way back home in Latehar District on December 29, reports Newstrack India. The Maoists took full responsibility of the killing a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a social activist named Pradeep Prasad while he was on his way back home in Latehar District on December 29, reports Newstrack India. The Maoists took full responsibility of the killing as they suspected him of being a Police informer. "We don't have full knowledge about the incident but we have received a letter which is written by Maoists. He used to do farming and was a social activist," said Raju Prasad, a relative of the victim.
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December - 29 
The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 killed a suspected militant in Wakha Road near Nongmaiching Hills in Imphal East District. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol containing five rounds and a magazine of AK rifle containin
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 killed a suspected militant in Wakha Road near Nongmaiching Hills in Imphal East District. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol containing five rounds and a magazine of AK rifle containing four live rounds.
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December - 29 
The Sentinel reports that labourers of Mathurapur Tea Estate on December 29 apprehended three armed youths, identified as Wangphung Kanyak (22) of Nagaland, Bijay Kherowal (22) and Biju Munda (44), while they tried to attack them, and handed over the
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The Sentinel reports that labourers of Mathurapur Tea Estate on December 29 apprehended three armed youths, identified as Wangphung Kanyak (22) of Nagaland, Bijay Kherowal (22) and Biju Munda (44), while they tried to attack them, and handed over them to Mathurapur police in Sivasagar District. According to sources, Police recovered 1 AK-47 and 30 rounds of active bullets from their possession.
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December - 29 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Kesho Meitei), identified as Takhellabam Romeo (28), on December 29 at an unspecified location. SFs recovered one .
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant belonging to Kesho Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Kesho Meitei), identified as Takhellabam Romeo (28), on December 29 at an unspecified location. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol with 10 rounds and 1 magazine of AK series.
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December - 29 
The Shillong Times reports that Coal businesspersons from Briwar area under Elaka Nongkhlieh and Sumer Patorship in Jaintia Hills District have alleged that the former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chairman’, Julius Dorphang along w
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The Shillong Times reports that Coal businesspersons from Briwar area under Elaka Nongkhlieh and Sumer Patorship in Jaintia Hills District have alleged that the former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chairman’, Julius Dorphang along with other surrendered members of the outfit forcibly claiming right over their coalmines.
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December - 30 
97 surrendered militants belonging to Black Widow (BW) left Haflong (Dima Hasao District) for Guwahati to join the Assam Police Service on December 30, reports, The Times of India.
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97 surrendered militants belonging to Black Widow (BW) left Haflong (Dima Hasao District) for Guwahati to join the Assam Police Service on December 30, reports, The Times of India.
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December - 30 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from Pakistan side at the International Border (IB) at Khowara in Samba sector of the Samba District in the evening of December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said a BSF patro
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from Pakistan side at the International Border (IB) at Khowara in Samba sector of the Samba District in the evening of December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said a BSF patrol party returning to its forward post was directly targeted in firing from across the border at Khowara in Samba sector. Sources said it couldn't be ascertained immediately as to whether the firing was resorted to be the Rangers or the militants. "There are both possibilities. The firing could have been resorted to either by the Rangers or the militants, who wanted to infiltrate into this side'', they added. The BSF sources maintained that firing was the result of "hostile elements''.
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December - 30 
a suspected militant, Barson Ronghang (27), who was arrested on December 30 in Dima Hasao District in connection with the abduction and killing of two senior officials of a Japyee cement company and Assam Mineral Development Corporation respectively,
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a suspected militant, Barson Ronghang (27), who was arrested on December 30 in Dima Hasao District in connection with the abduction and killing of two senior officials of a Japyee cement company and Assam Mineral Development Corporation respectively, has told Police that NSCN-IM militants were involved in the act, reports The Times of India.
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December - 30 
Around 148 Special Police Officers (SPOs) launched a seven-stage agitation programme demanding permanency of their jobs.
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Around 148 Special Police Officers (SPOs) launched a seven-stage agitation programme demanding permanency of their jobs.
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December - 30 
Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB) has earmarked INR 80 million on a publicity blitz to rid the state of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] tag, which affects its tourism prospects. Speaking to reporters in Panaji on December 30, CTB general manager
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Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB) has earmarked INR 80 million on a publicity blitz to rid the state of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] tag, which affects its tourism prospects. Speaking to reporters in Panaji on December 30, CTB general manager P. Sen Bhowmick said that a detailed media plan was being worked out to counter the image of the State which is affected by Naxal violence in several Districts..
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December - 30 
Four tribals, including a postman, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar District for allegedly refusing to follow the Maoist diktat to blow off a school building being used as a Police outpost, reports IBN
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Four tribals, including a postman, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bastar District for allegedly refusing to follow the Maoist diktat to blow off a school building being used as a Police outpost, reports IBN Live. The Maoists abducted the four villagers on the intervening night of December 17 and 18 from Kaknar village and subsequently killed them in a nearby forest, official sources said. Later their bodies were thrown on the outskirts of the village to terrorise locals, the Police said. The victims include Ganesh, the village postman, his uncle Vishwanath, one Chaman and Sukhlal, belonging to Maria Gond Tribe. Sources said the Maoists earlier had asked the four to help to bomb the Ashram school building located in Kaknar village, a portion of which was being used as a Police outpost.
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December - 30 
Government on December 30 asked states bordering Pakistan to step up vigil following inputs that militant from across the border may strike in India, specifically in poll-bound Punjab, reports Times of India. Stating that there are inputs that milita
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Government on December 30 asked states bordering Pakistan to step up vigil following inputs that militant from across the border may strike in India, specifically in poll-bound Punjab, reports Times of India. Stating that there are inputs that militants from across the border could be planning some action in the country and they have identified some targets, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said, "This morning, we have taken a decision to increase level of alertness in states bordering Pakistan and that includes Punjab". Asked whether there was any terror threat to upcoming polls in Punjab, he said due to the "very strong continuing flow of information" the directive has been issued for alertness in bordering States, including Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. He said with elections coming up in Punjab, the Government has to remain at a high level of alertness in the state. "What we gathered, we review every day... We alert the states who are targets... Apart from the jehadi groups, there is BKI (Babar Khalsa International) and some other Khalistani groups. We did bust a BKI module a few days ago. So, we have to remain in high alert in Punjab. We are working with the Government of Punjab and we will continue to remain high alert," he added. Asked whether there was revival of Khalistan movement in Punjab, he said, "There is no revival. These are remnant elements from old groups. Many of them have fled the country, many of them have taken refuge in foreign countries. These are remnant groups. There is no revival of Khalistan movement".
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December - 30 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police in Visakhapatnam District on December 30, reports IBN Live. According to the Police, the six Maoists were native of Thulam village in Pedabayalu mandal (administrative
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Police in Visakhapatnam District on December 30, reports IBN Live. According to the Police, the six Maoists were native of Thulam village in Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) of the District. They were helping the outfit by supplying food, medicines and other essentials, the Police said.
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December - 30 
The Centre on December 30 said channels of communication with some of the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir were still open and there was a possibility of negotiation with them in 2012 if they came forward for dialogue, according to Daily Excels
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The Centre on December 30 said channels of communication with some of the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir were still open and there was a possibility of negotiation with them in 2012 if they came forward for dialogue, according to Daily Excelsior. "As far as talks with the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are always open to talk to them. It is not that the channels of communication with some of them have entirely cut off. These channels are still open and it is possible that some of them in 2012 will agree to come forward for talks. If they are ready for talks, we are ready for talks," Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said. He was replying to a question on the possibility of peace talks with Jammu and Kashmir-based separatist groups in 2012. Asked about the report of the three Interlocutors on Kashmir, Chidambaram said the Cabinet Committee on Security has been briefed once on the Interlocutors report. "They have asked for a fuller, longer briefing for which we have to find time. I hope that, that will take place in early January and I hope that once the CCS is briefed, Interlocutors report will be published. There is no hesitation in making it public," he said. The Interlocutors submitted their report to Chidambaram in October 2011.
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December - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are holding recruitment drive and training camps at Saranda forest situated along the Jharkhand-Odisha interstate border, the Police said on April 30, reports Indian Express. Lalgarh Maoist lead
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are holding recruitment drive and training camps at Saranda forest situated along the Jharkhand-Odisha interstate border, the Police said on April 30, reports Indian Express. Lalgarh Maoist leader Bikram Mahato and a host of trained cadres, including women, from Chhattisgarh are attending camps set up by the Maoists inside Saranda forest where training is being imparted in guerilla warfare, arms and handling of explosives, the Police said on April 30. Leader of the Maoist women's wing, Chameli alias Rekha is providing arms training to the women cadre to build its 'Nari Sena' (women warrior). At least three major training camps run by the outfit's Chhota Nagpur zonal committee are in existence at Digha, Balwa and Thalkobad area of Jharkhand and lie between the entry point in Bisra in Sundargarh District and Mancharpur and Kiriburu of Jharkhand. The recruitment drive and the training camps by the Maoists are taking place after a long hiatus and the Police are keeping a close watch on movements of the Maoists, who have lured hundreds of tribal youths and girls belonging to villages on both sides of the inter-State border with promises of financial packages, the Police said. The Karampada route serve as the only supply line for logistics and other provisions, the Police added.
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December - 30 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given nod for night running of trains on a key railway section in eastern region on December 30, reports IBN Live. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that night train services in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given nod for night running of trains on a key railway section in eastern region on December 30, reports IBN Live. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said that night train services in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha have been resumed on all sections except the Tatanagar-Kharagpur section. "Efforts are underway to resume night services on this section too," he said. Railway authorities had rescheduled the timing of nearly a dozen trains, including Gyneshwari Express, Mumbai-Howrah Mail, Samar Satta Express and Delhi-Puri Purushottam Express, and avoid plying them during night in the Naxal-hit areas.
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December - 30 
The Times of India reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its year-end review for 2011 termed it as one of the most successful years in terms of bringing rebel groups to the negotiation table in Assam as well as in other northeaster
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The Times of India reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its year-end review for 2011 termed it as one of the most successful years in terms of bringing rebel groups to the negotiation table in Assam as well as in other northeastern states. MHA in a statement said, "There has been significant decline in incidents of violent killing of civilians and personnel of the security forces in the northeastern states due to the consistent efforts of the ministry of home affairs. Dialogues and negotiations with underground outfits have been held and suspensions of operation (SoO) have also been signed".
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December - 30 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that 2012 will be a year of settlement and memoranda of settlement (MoS) will be signed with at least four militant groups in the region, reports The Telegraph.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that 2012 will be a year of settlement and memoranda of settlement (MoS) will be signed with at least four militant groups in the region, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 31 
A 2006 Mumbai train serial blasts suspect was arrested from Darbhanga District, while a Samastipur-based person was let off after interrogation, reports Telegraph. The suspect, Naseem Ahmad, was arrested from Keoti block late in the night of December
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A 2006 Mumbai train serial blasts suspect was arrested from Darbhanga District, while a Samastipur-based person was let off after interrogation, reports Telegraph. The suspect, Naseem Ahmad, was arrested from Keoti block late in the night of December 31. Acting on a tip-off, the ATS members conducted a raid at Mohiuddin Nagar Police Station Chowk in Samastipur and detained one Mohammad Junaid, said to be a resident of Tedhi village. The ATS members later raided Keoti block in Darbhanga and arrested Naseem. Both the suspects were brought to Vidyapathi Nagar Police Station in Samastipur, where senior officers of the ATS and intelligence agencies quizzed them for several hours. Junaid was later released.
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December - 31 
a hand-grenade recovered from the Nongmeibung Purana Rajbari residence of Public Works Department’s Executive Engineer L Brojen was safely exploded at Lamphel area on December 31. It was spotted by family members of Brojen in the morning. Earlier, an
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a hand-grenade recovered from the Nongmeibung Purana Rajbari residence of Public Works Department’s Executive Engineer L Brojen was safely exploded at Lamphel area on December 31. It was spotted by family members of Brojen in the morning. Earlier, another hand-grenade was recovered from Brojen’s residence on December 23.
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December - 31 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 31 said 2011 was one of the most peaceful years in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "As 2011 draws to a close, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the people of J&K for one of the most peaceful years in decades
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on December 31 said 2011 was one of the most peaceful years in the State, Daily Excelsior reported. "As 2011 draws to a close, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the people of J&K for one of the most peaceful years in decades. It was all your doing," he wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter.
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December - 31 
in a joint search operation, Security Forces arrested five Maoists from Bhanupratappur in Kanker District on December 31, reports Newstrack India. One of the arrestees is a proclaimed offender-in the Bhanupratappur area and a top Maoist cadre, who wa
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in a joint search operation, Security Forces arrested five Maoists from Bhanupratappur in Kanker District on December 31, reports Newstrack India. One of the arrestees is a proclaimed offender-in the Bhanupratappur area and a top Maoist cadre, who was wanted in a string of criminal cases, said Bhanupratappur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Tarakeshwar Patel.
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December - 31 
SFs on December 31 arrested two linkmen of NDFB-RD, identified as Pranjit Basumatary and Hanggama Basumatray, from Basbari village under Karigaon Police Outpost of Kokrajhar Police Station in the same District. One .9mm pistol, a magazine and five ro
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SFs on December 31 arrested two linkmen of NDFB-RD, identified as Pranjit Basumatary and Hanggama Basumatray, from Basbari village under Karigaon Police Outpost of Kokrajhar Police Station in the same District. One .9mm pistol, a magazine and five round bullets was recovered from them.
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December - 31 
Suresh Yadav alias Nagendra, a Maoist ‘area commander’, was arrested by Banka and Jamui Police near Khasia village under Belhar Police Station in Banka District in the night of December 31, reports The Telegraph. During interrogation he has confessed
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Suresh Yadav alias Nagendra, a Maoist ‘area commander’, was arrested by Banka and Jamui Police near Khasia village under Belhar Police Station in Banka District in the night of December 31, reports The Telegraph. During interrogation he has confessed his involvement in the attack on Bihar Military Police camp at Akbarnagar, demolition of Sangrampur block office and Garua school building and killing several people. More than two dozen cases are pending against him in different Police Stations in the two Districts. The arrested Maoist was the ‘area commander’ of Sangrampur and used to collect levy on behalf of Birbal, the ‘area commander’ of the Jamui-Bhagalpur zone of CPI-Maoist. A 9mm automatic pistol, six live cartridges, a cellphone, INR 5,000 and Maoist literature were recovered from his possession.
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December - 31 
The Jharkhand Government appealed to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to make a fresh beginning in the New Year by surrendering to the rule of law, as it responded to feelers from a section of cadres, but did not promise any let-up
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The Jharkhand Government appealed to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to make a fresh beginning in the New Year by surrendering to the rule of law, as it responded to feelers from a section of cadres, but did not promise any let-up in ongoing anti-Maoist operations, reports The Telegraph. The Government gave a month’s time to active members of CPI-Maoist to return to the mainstream, through an advertisement in local dailies on December 31. The notice also had on display the rehabilitation package a rebel was entitled if they gave themselves up under the state’s surrender policy approved in February 2009. Explaining the reasons behind the renewed appeal, home secretary J.B. Tubid said the State had received feelers that a large number of Maoists wanted to surrender, particularly in Ranchi and Khunti, but they were being threatened by their leaders. “So, we gave them a month to avail the opportunity and join the mainstream,” he reasoned.
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December - 31 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chisi Swu on December 31 said that the outfit had reached the “threshold” of achieving its goal and Nagas should prepare to enter a “new Nagalim” in the New Year, reports
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chisi Swu on December 31 said that the outfit had reached the “threshold” of achieving its goal and Nagas should prepare to enter a “new Nagalim” in the New Year, reports The Indian Express. “We have now reached the threshold of achieving our goal. My fellow Nagas, it is the duty of every individual to participate in the struggle to bring our aspiration to fruition,” Swu said.
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December - 31 
Year 2011, witnessed a historic low in the level of violence in disturbed areas like Jammu and Kashmir, the North Eastern States and areas affected by the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, said P Chidambaram, Union Home Minister, on Decembe
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Year 2011, witnessed a historic low in the level of violence in disturbed areas like Jammu and Kashmir, the North Eastern States and areas affected by the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence, said P Chidambaram, Union Home Minister, on December 31 at a press conference, reports The Hindu Buissnessline. In areas affected by Naxalism, 447 civilians and 142 security personnel were killed this year against 718 and 285, respectively, in 2010. In Jammu and Kashmir, 31 civilians and 33 security personnel lost their lives this year against 47 and 69, respectively, in 2010. Chidambaram said that the Integrated Action Plan, for the Naxal-infested areas was a major innovation of the Centre. The plan had an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore in 2010-11 and Rs 1,800 crore in 2011-12. However, he was also quick to point that in Naxal hit districts like Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, not enough development has been done by the State Government, “I had reviewed the Gadchiroli situation last month and I'm not happy with the development there,” he said.
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December - 31 
Zee News reports that bullet-riddled bodies of four villagers abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been recovered from a pond in Behrar village in Banka District, Police said on December 31. The victims - Mansoor Ansar
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Zee News reports that bullet-riddled bodies of four villagers abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been recovered from a pond in Behrar village in Banka District, Police said on December 31. The victims - Mansoor Ansari, Kallu Ansari, Kashim Ansari and Sahadat Ansari - were abducted from Kanaudi village in Jamui District on December 29.
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*Data till , April 23, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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