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December - 1 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, identified as Harminder Singh, was injured in a landmine blast in Krishna Ghati sector along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on November 30, reports The Hindu. In a separate incident, another BSF Sub-In
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, identified as Harminder Singh, was injured in a landmine blast in Krishna Ghati sector along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on November 30, reports The Hindu. In a separate incident, another BSF Sub-Inspector, Kalu Ram, sustained injuries when he stepped over an anti-personnel mine (APM) near Kirpan post in Poonch District on December 1. He had gone to inquire about the November 30’s landmine blast in which a trooper got seriously injured.
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A visiting all-party delegation of 12 Members of Parliament (MP) from Bangladesh told media persons on December 1 that the Indian Government had never taken up the issue of illegal influx to the State from Bangladesh. "The Government of India has nev
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A visiting all-party delegation of 12 Members of Parliament (MP) from Bangladesh told media persons on December 1 that the Indian Government had never taken up the issue of illegal influx to the State from Bangladesh. "The Government of India has never raised the issue of infiltration at diplomatic levels with Bangladesh. It has never asked Bangladesh to take back the migrants," said Rashed Khan Menon, chief of Bangladesh Workers Party
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December - 1 
An encounter between Assam Rifles personnel and militants occurred at Sajik Tampak area Chandel District on December 1.
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An encounter between Assam Rifles personnel and militants occurred at Sajik Tampak area Chandel District on December 1.
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December - 1 
Anti-Talks fraction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 1 sent an extortion note of INR 2 million to Doomdooma (Tinsukia District) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Dilip Maran, reports The Sentinel. Police has picked up one
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Anti-Talks fraction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 1 sent an extortion note of INR 2 million to Doomdooma (Tinsukia District) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Dilip Maran, reports The Sentinel. Police has picked up one person identified as Bitupan Maran in this connection.
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Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed two villagers at Kulbir-Ambatoli Village in Gumla District on December 1, reports The Times of India. The victim
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Cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed two villagers at Kulbir-Ambatoli Village in Gumla District on December 1, reports The Times of India. The victims are identified as Samnichar Khadia (35) and his nephew Chaitu Khadia (30). The PLFI cadres also assaulted the wives of the victims who were admitted to Gumla Sadar Hospital. According to Birendra Toppo, Officer in Charge (OIC) of Palkot Police Station, PLFI cadres carried out the attack. The Sanjay Tiger group of PLFI is suspected to be involved in the killing, a Police officer added.
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested six persons from Joypur area under Kokrajhar Police Station in Kokrajhar District. The arrested have been identified as Mizanur Mondal, Jahirul Islam, Kahinur Ali Sheik, Arush Ali Sheik, Sahedul Sheik an
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested six persons from Joypur area under Kokrajhar Police Station in Kokrajhar District. The arrested have been identified as Mizanur Mondal, Jahirul Islam, Kahinur Ali Sheik, Arush Ali Sheik, Sahedul Sheik and Jalil Ali Sheik. All the arrestees were involved in the killings of four Bodo youths at Joypur in Kokrajhar District on July 20, that triggered violence in Kokrajhar which later spread to Chirang and Dhubri, killing around 100 people and rendering more than four lakh people homeless.
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Chowka Police recovered anti-Maoist operation posters from the market area in Seraikela-Kharswan District on December 1. The Maoists, who have congregated in the Chowka-Mahadevabera hills for the weeklong Martyrs' Week, pasted posters at several plac
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Chowka Police recovered anti-Maoist operation posters from the market area in Seraikela-Kharswan District on December 1. The Maoists, who have congregated in the Chowka-Mahadevabera hills for the weeklong Martyrs' Week, pasted posters at several places in the Chowka market, Chowka Kandra road and Palna dam area. The rebels also pasted posters in the Chowka Government High School, among other places.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal man, identified as Madakam Adamal (45), accusing him of being a Police informer at a habitation of Gutti Koyas near Thatilanka village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Kham
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a tribal man, identified as Madakam Adamal (45), accusing him of being a Police informer at a habitation of Gutti Koyas near Thatilanka village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on December 1, reports The Hindu. The Maoists left behind a letter at the scene of offence in the name of Sabari Dalam (armed squad), sources said. They also accused him of maintaining regular contacts with his relatives associated with Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) in Chhattisgarh.
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cornered by continuing operation by Security Forces Sabyasachi Panda’s newly formed Odisha Maoist Party (OMP) would find it hard to get new recruits to increase its strength, says a report published in The Hindu on December 1. According to senior Pol
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cornered by continuing operation by Security Forces Sabyasachi Panda’s newly formed Odisha Maoist Party (OMP) would find it hard to get new recruits to increase its strength, says a report published in The Hindu on December 1. According to senior Police officials monitoring the operation against the Sabyasachi group, the senior CPI-Maoist leader M. Balakrishna would also not let the expelled Maoist to increase its strength through new recruitments. According to intelligence sources, most tribal people living in remote areas were not ready to join the Sabyasachi group due to fear of the CPI-Maoist. Villagers had more fear for the Chhattisgarh and Andhra cadres who are more ruthless and violent. Villagers did not want to irk them by siding with Sabyasachi. The CPI-Maoist had also reduced the fire power Sabyasachi group. Either before his expulsion or just after it, this group was suspected to have taken away all modern arms from the secret Maoist dumps.
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District Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from the premises of an ancient building in the Musaboni block of the Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on December 1. According to the local Police, over 270 pieces of detonators
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District Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from the premises of an ancient building in the Musaboni block of the Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on December 1. According to the local Police, over 270 pieces of detonators were lying in the bushes behind the old building located in the Bhatti area.
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Hours after the three-day-old curfew was lifted in most of the downtown localities in Srinagar (Srinagar District), sectarian clashes erupted again on December 1, forcing the authorities to re-impose curfew. District Magistrate Baseer Ahmad Khan told
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Hours after the three-day-old curfew was lifted in most of the downtown localities in Srinagar (Srinagar District), sectarian clashes erupted again on December 1, forcing the authorities to re-impose curfew. District Magistrate Baseer Ahmad Khan told that curfew was lifted on night of November 30, from the areas falling under the limits of the nine Police Stations. “However, in the morning (December 1) unruly groups of the two warring sects gathered in the Zadibal and Nowhatta areas and resorted to intense stone-pelting”. “Consequently, we have issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in the areas falling under the Police Stations of Zadibal and Nowhatta besides the Urdu Bazar Police Post in the Fatehkadal area”. He said the restrictions, commonly known as curfew, would remain in force indefinitely.
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Outgoing Acting Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Mehta criticized Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president Deborah Marak for not informing the police before proceeding to attend a prize distribution ceremony in East Garo H
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Outgoing Acting Director General of Police (DGP), Rajiv Mehta criticized Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president Deborah Marak for not informing the police before proceeding to attend a prize distribution ceremony in East Garo Hills where she was attacked by ANVC-B militants on November 24. “Police should have been informed about the programme and we expected more responsible behaviour from the political leader,” Mehta said, adding that when the security was provided, she should have used the service.
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Public Works Division (PWD) Minister Badal Chowdhury claimed on December 1 that the militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are trying to enter the State ahead of 2013 assembly elections through Mizoram, reports Business Standard
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Public Works Division (PWD) Minister Badal Chowdhury claimed on December 1 that the militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are trying to enter the State ahead of 2013 assembly elections through Mizoram, reports Business Standard. "The NLFT insurgents are trying to enter Tripura before the elections and the Mizoram government despite knowing everything is not taking any step against them, PWD minister Badal Chowdhury said. He further claimed that insurgents based in Bangladesh unable to enter Tripura because of barbwire fencing and watch kept at night by tribals in villages but are trying to enter through Mizoram, which has a Congress government.
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December - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested June P Sangma, a GNLA militant working under Hadeo Ch. Momin, GNLA “area commander” of Kherapara-Dalu area, in this connection, reports The Sentinel. June P Sangma confessed his involvement in the crime.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested June P Sangma, a GNLA militant working under Hadeo Ch. Momin, GNLA “area commander” of Kherapara-Dalu area, in this connection, reports The Sentinel. June P Sangma confessed his involvement in the crime.
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December - 1 
Security Forces on an unspecified date arrested a militant belonging to Dima Jadi Naisao Army (DJNA), identified as Bikash Bodo, in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered a 7.65mm Pistol, Magazine and 06 live rounds from his possession. The militant was
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Security Forces on an unspecified date arrested a militant belonging to Dima Jadi Naisao Army (DJNA), identified as Bikash Bodo, in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered a 7.65mm Pistol, Magazine and 06 live rounds from his possession. The militant was arrested when he was collecting extortion money at T and T Colony near Lower Haflong area
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December - 1 
SFs arrested four cadres of the breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) cadres from Rongram in West Garo Hills. The arrested militants were identified as Balsrang M Sangma, Beto S Sangma, Bandu D Sangma and Togarik R Marak.
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SFs arrested four cadres of the breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) cadres from Rongram in West Garo Hills. The arrested militants were identified as Balsrang M Sangma, Beto S Sangma, Bandu D Sangma and Togarik R Marak.
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on November 1 lobbed a grenade at the private residence of the Community and Rural Development Minister, Saleng Sangma at Ringregitam, at Tura in West Garo Hills, reports Shillong Times. The Mi
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on November 1 lobbed a grenade at the private residence of the Community and Rural Development Minister, Saleng Sangma at Ringregitam, at Tura in West Garo Hills, reports Shillong Times. The Minister was not present at his residence at the time of attack. Police said no one was injured in the incident, though the window pane of the house was destroyed. The family of his brother is at present residing there.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has put up posters in Koraput and Malkangiri Districts ahead of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week starting December 2, reports The Times of India on December 1. The posters, urged people t
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has put up posters in Koraput and Malkangiri Districts ahead of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week starting December 2, reports The Times of India on December 1. The posters, urged people to cooperate during PLGA week, was found in Boipariguda, Ramagiri, Lamataput and Onakadelli in Koraput District and Govindpalli and Kalimela in Malkangiri District. "Join PLGA and form local militia to fight against the exploitation of tribals," read a poster pasted at Boipariguda. "We are keeping strict vigil along Odisha's border with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to ensure that Maoists do not get a chance to enter our state. The posters are being removed," said (south-west range) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) S Devadutta Singh.
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December - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged the people to join Peoples’ Liberation Guerilla Army week (PLGA), the military wing of the Maoists, to protect the natural resources of the forests, through many posters and leaflets pasted at Sa
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urged the people to join Peoples’ Liberation Guerilla Army week (PLGA), the military wing of the Maoists, to protect the natural resources of the forests, through many posters and leaflets pasted at Sapparla in the GK Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in the name of Galikonda Area Committee in Vishakhapatnam District on December 1, reports The Times of India. The Maoists urged the people to make success of the PLGA Week starting from December 2. Police attacks on the villages are nothing but a move to displace tribals so that they can loot the natural resources, the Maoists alleged.
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December - 1 
The Srinagar District administration decided to relax, and subsequently lift, curfew that had been clamped amid sectarian tension since November 28, reports The Hindu on December 1. Sources said that the relaxation would come into force from December
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The Srinagar District administration decided to relax, and subsequently lift, curfew that had been clamped amid sectarian tension since November 28, reports The Hindu on December 1. Sources said that the relaxation would come into force from December 1 (today), subject to November 30’s night remain peaceful. Senior Superintendent of Police Ashiq Bukhari said, “As of now Srinagar is normal and the situation is under control. Barring a couple of minor encounters between stone-pelting groups and the Police on 90-Ft. Road at Soura and Bohrikadal in downtown, no untoward incident was reported.” No one was injured in the incident. For the third day running, however, Kashmir University did not conduct its graduate and post-graduate examinations.
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December - 1 
Two arms smugglers who supplied arms and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Munger District on December 1, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Special Task Force (STF) raid
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Two arms smugglers who supplied arms and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Munger District on December 1, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Special Task Force (STF) raided the house at Makshash Mohalla in Kashim Bazar Police Station and arrested Ravi Sharma and Kranti Sharma, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajiv Mishra said. The Police seized 70 detonators, one revolver and a few live cartridges of AK-47 from them.
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December - 1 
Two militants, suspected to be cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), were killed in an encounter with the army and Police at Maladhara under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District on Dece
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Two militants, suspected to be cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), were killed in an encounter with the army and Police at Maladhara under Lakhipur Police Station of Goalpara District on December 1, reports The Telegraph. The slain duos have been identified as GNLA ‘corporal’ Nazrana K. Marak and ULFA ‘lance corporal’ Sumanto Roy. A Police source in Goalpara said that acting on a tip-off that a group of ULFA and GNLA militants were on their way to Lakhipur bazaar to abduct a businessman, the Police and army started checking vehicles at all the entry points to Lakhipur town and on spotting the duo the Police asked them to stop. Instead, the duo started firing and in retaliatory fire by the Security Forces the two militants were killed.
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December - 2 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 2 claimed that there was not a single Bangladeshi national in the State, reports India Today. Addressing a rally at Juria in Nagaon District, Gogoi further said that the claim by various political parties and ci
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 2 claimed that there was not a single Bangladeshi national in the State, reports India Today. Addressing a rally at Juria in Nagaon District, Gogoi further said that the claim by various political parties and civil society groups that there had been a huge influx of illegal Bangaldeshi nationals to the State was nothing but false propaganda.
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December - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inmates, including those who have political prisoner status, have gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Presidency Correctional Home in Kolkata since December 2, demanding immediate release of ailing Maoi
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inmates, including those who have political prisoner status, have gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Presidency Correctional Home in Kolkata since December 2, demanding immediate release of ailing Maoist inmates Gour Chakraborty and Sushil Roy, reports The Times of India. Chakraborty is a septuagenarian Maoist leader, who was the official spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist’s Bengal chapter until the party was banned in 2009. Chakraborty was arrested in 2009 and charged with UAPA and is still lodged at Presidency jail. For the past few months he has been suffering from various ailments, including cardiac problem. His condition is critical and following his treatment at Bangur Institute of Neurology, he is now at jail hospital. Sushil Roy was also a veteran Maoist politburo member and is now lodged at Giridih jail.
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December - 2 
Government, family members of any village guard murdered or injured by Maoists were also entitled to ex-gratia like any other Security personnel. Family members of martyred gramrakshi would receive INR 500,000 immediately as ex-gratia from the Govern
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Government, family members of any village guard murdered or injured by Maoists were also entitled to ex-gratia like any other Security personnel. Family members of martyred gramrakshi would receive INR 500,000 immediately as ex-gratia from the Government. Apart from it, INR 500,000 towards insurance would also be provided, Kumar said. According to the SP, the family of a martyred village guard would also be entitled for either 10 decimal land in rural areas or 4 decimal land in urban areas. But most gramrakshis, who live in remote areas, do not have any knowledge about these schemes.
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December - 2 
Indian Government has started a special training programme for fishermen and coastal villagers to monitor movement of ships and fishing boats and immediately alert security forces if anything suspicious is found in seas, Zee News reports on December
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Indian Government has started a special training programme for fishermen and coastal villagers to monitor movement of ships and fishing boats and immediately alert security forces if anything suspicious is found in seas, Zee News reports on December 2. Under the programme, started in more than 200 villages along western coastline, the coastal population is being given security awareness training and handling of various gadgets for swift action and communication. Training on how to handle surveillance equipment like night vision device, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Transponders are also part of the programme.
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December - 2 
Koraput District Police have started awareness-building measures to allay fears of village guards or ‘gramrakshis’, reports The Hindu. In the past one week, several village guards from Baipariguda block of Koraput District have expressed their desire
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Koraput District Police have started awareness-building measures to allay fears of village guards or ‘gramrakshis’, reports The Hindu. In the past one week, several village guards from Baipariguda block of Koraput District have expressed their desire to resign due to fear of Maoists. Though they are soft targets for the extremists, the village guards allege, they are not entitled to any benefits in the case of death or injury at the hands of Maoists. Speaking to The Hindu, Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Avinash Kumar said the allegation of gramrakshis was due to their ignorance. As per the norms of the
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December - 2 
People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week celebrations began on December 2, and went smooth with no major incident being reported from the region.
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People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week celebrations began on December 2, and went smooth with no major incident being reported from the region.
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December - 2 
Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM), an umbrella body of 47 organisations, in an executive meeting on December 1 decided to intensify the demand for separate State of Bodoland, reports The Sentinel. The PJACBM also threaten
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Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM), an umbrella body of 47 organisations, in an executive meeting on December 1 decided to intensify the demand for separate State of Bodoland, reports The Sentinel. The PJACBM also threatened that it would call an economic blockade from January 1, 2013 for indefinite period beginning with a 72 hours economic blockade from December 10, 2012. The main demands of the PJACBM are expedition of Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF)-Central Government peace talks and creation of a separate State of Bodoland.
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December - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) observed movement of three different militant groups comprising four to five militants each, with arms and ammunition close to Dakku post of Pakistan Army opposite Krishna Ghati sector (Poonch District), reports Daily Excelsior
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Security Forces (SFs) observed movement of three different militant groups comprising four to five militants each, with arms and ammunition close to Dakku post of Pakistan Army opposite Krishna Ghati sector (Poonch District), reports Daily Excelsior on December 2. Sources said that the groups are camping along the LoC have tried to sneak into the Indian side during firing by the Pakistan Army between November 25 and November 27. They further added that most of the ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army in Poonch District have been reported from Krishna Ghati sector. Infiltration attempts by the militants were the major reason for firing from across the LoC.
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December - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition at Uran Chiru village in Imphal East District, reports Sangai Express. The recovered items include two Chinese carbine guns with magazines, two Chinese hand grenades wi
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition at Uran Chiru village in Imphal East District, reports Sangai Express. The recovered items include two Chinese carbine guns with magazines, two Chinese hand grenades with detonators, six landmine bombs, four radio sets, 85 ammunition of 7.62 mm, 24 ammunition of AK-47, nine bullets of M-20 pistol, five bullets of M-16 rifle, one M-16 magazine, one electric detonator and two detonators.
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December - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand, through posters put up in two districts, Ranchi and Khunti, during Martyrs' Week, has urged the youth not to support the Police and join their ranks, reports The Times of India on Decembe
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand, through posters put up in two districts, Ranchi and Khunti, during Martyrs' Week, has urged the youth not to support the Police and join their ranks, reports The Times of India on December 3. They warned the youth to either support them or else incur their wrath. During the weeklong observation, also called People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week, the extremists have solicited youth's support in the State to make the organisation stronger. During the week, the Maoists used every possible tactic, including arson, to instil a sense of fear among villagers.
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December - 2 
The Delhi Police has charge-sheeted a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Kamal Hassan alias Bilal for his alleged role in the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast-cum-shootout case of September 19, 2010, PTI reports on December 2. He is also an accused
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The Delhi Police has charge-sheeted a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Kamal Hassan alias Bilal for his alleged role in the Jama Masjid (Delhi) blast-cum-shootout case of September 19, 2010, PTI reports on December 2. He is also an accused in Bangalore's (Karnataka) Chinnaswamy Stadium blast case of April 17, 2010.
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December - 2 
Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh has asked the Centre to declare Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh as Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas, reports Zee News. Ramesh further said that as per intelligence, there is evidence about t
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Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh has asked the Centre to declare Districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh as Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas, reports Zee News. Ramesh further said that as per intelligence, there is evidence about the presence of Maoist activities in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh and he has suggested the Prime Minister after his visit to declare the two as LWE affected districts.
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December - 2 
Vehicular movement was badly hit in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-dominated areas of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Rayagada Districts on the first day of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week on December 2, reports
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Vehicular movement was badly hit in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-dominated areas of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Rayagada Districts on the first day of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week on December 2, reports The Times of India. Maoists are celebrating PLGA week from December 2 to 8, 2002. Though Maoists have not called for bandh (shutdown strike) in this period, government-run Odisha State Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and the private service providers have opted to stay off the road as a precautionary measure against possible Maoist violence during the period.
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December - 3 
A designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court, presided by Sanjeev Gupta, on December 3, awarded double life-imprisonment to two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Nazir Ahmed Sheikh alias Gul-Danter and Showkat Ahmed
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A designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court, presided by Sanjeev Gupta, on December 3, awarded double life-imprisonment to two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, Nazir Ahmed Sheikh alias Gul-Danter and Showkat Ahmed Khan alias Pupwaja, while Farooq Ahmed Chichoo was sentenced to five years Rigorous Imprisonment after 22 years long investigation and trial, reports Daily Excelsior. The HM militants were involved in the killing of Border Security Force (BSF) Inspector Dharamvir Sharma on October 26, 1990, within the limits of Nishant Police Station (Srinagar District). On October 27, 1990 the dead body was disposed off as unidentified. However, on the same day, Deputy Commandant 24th Battalion of BSF lodged a report with Nishat Police regarding the missing of Dharamvir Sharma. On the basis of clothing and photographs, the dead body was later identified as that of Inspector Sharma. The militants, according to The Hindu, are affiliated to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and not HM.
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December - 3 
An unidentified person sustained bullet injury following an encounter between Police personals and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Mawhar stone quarry in Nonghyllam of South West Khasi Hills District on December 3, reports Shillong
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An unidentified person sustained bullet injury following an encounter between Police personals and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Mawhar stone quarry in Nonghyllam of South West Khasi Hills District on December 3, reports Shillong Times. Police recovered a country made .22 pistol, blank demand notes of GNLA, one detonator, two empty case of AK-47 and one camouflage dress from the encounter site.
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December - 3 
Apart from sporadic violence during the PLGA week, the Maoists have also launched a publicity campaign by plastering the walls of towns and villages in Malkangiri, Koraput and Gajapati Districts with “revolutionary” posters. The posters urged the peo
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Apart from sporadic violence during the PLGA week, the Maoists have also launched a publicity campaign by plastering the walls of towns and villages in Malkangiri, Koraput and Gajapati Districts with “revolutionary” posters. The posters urged the people to support Maoists’ war against Odisha. One of the posters said the PLGA would soon be renamed as PLA (Peoples Liberation Army).
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December - 3 
Bangladesh has agreed to allow erection of barbed wire fencing on the zero-line of Indo-Bangla border at nine places in Tripura, reports Zee News on December 3.The places include Akhaura International Check Post, Kasba Kali Temple area, Agartala airp
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Bangladesh has agreed to allow erection of barbed wire fencing on the zero-line of Indo-Bangla border at nine places in Tripura, reports Zee News on December 3.The places include Akhaura International Check Post, Kasba Kali Temple area, Agartala airport, Mohanpur market and Sidhai Main Road in West Tripura District, Belonia and Sabroom sub-divisional towns in South Tripura District and Kailashahar sub-divisional town in Unakoti District.
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December - 3 
Central Government has sanctioned new houses for 11,941 families, whose houses were completely destroyed in the July-August violence in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts, reports The Telegraph on December 3.
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Central Government has sanctioned new houses for 11,941 families, whose houses were completely destroyed in the July-August violence in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts, reports The Telegraph on December 3.
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December - 3 
Defying the threats of United Jehad Council (UJC), a conglomerate of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, and HM ‘chairman’ and ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin, nearly 96 percent (almost 32,000 out of 33,540) Panchayat (village level local self gover
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Defying the threats of United Jehad Council (UJC), a conglomerate of Pakistan-based terrorist groups, and HM ‘chairman’ and ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin, nearly 96 percent (almost 32,000 out of 33,540) Panchayat (village level local self government institution) members exercised their right to franchise for four seats of Legislative Council (State’s Upper House) from Panchayat quota in the elections held on December 3, across the Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in about four decades.
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December - 3 
Division Commissioner, Jammu, Pradeep Gupta, who was Returning Officer for two seats of Jammu division, told that final percentage of the elections for Jammu was 95 percent for both the seats. The Divisional Commissioner’s office in Kashmir put the v
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Division Commissioner, Jammu, Pradeep Gupta, who was Returning Officer for two seats of Jammu division, told that final percentage of the elections for Jammu was 95 percent for both the seats. The Divisional Commissioner’s office in Kashmir put the voting percentage at 97.3 per cent. Earlier, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Umang Narula had earlier, tentatively, put the voting percentage at 90. As reported earlier, militant outfits had earlier threatened and shot dead Panchayat members forcing many to resign, both formally and informally through public channels.
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December - 3 
Erstwhile leaders of the disbanded Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) on December 3 condemned the State Government for failing to hold elections for the Sinlung Hills Development Council (SHDC) for the past 18 years, reports The Telegraph. The guidelines
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Erstwhile leaders of the disbanded Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) on December 3 condemned the State Government for failing to hold elections for the Sinlung Hills Development Council (SHDC) for the past 18 years, reports The Telegraph. The guidelines for the council had been notified on September 10, 2008, in the Mizoram Gazette. The chairman of the HPC Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) Implementation Demand Committee, S. Khuma, said that the panel was set up last July to push for implementation of the accord. However, 18 years have passed without the memorandum being implemented, except for the setting up of the Sinlung Hills Development Council office. The Hmar Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed at Aizawl on July 27, 1994, for establishing the 'Sinlung Development Council' and subsequently, 308 HPC militants surrendered along with their arms.
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December - 3 
JKLF ‘chairman’ Yasin Malik has called for a shutdown in the Valley on December 10, against the penalty of life imprisonment to the militants. He also warned that such court judgements could lead to 1990-type turmoil.
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JKLF ‘chairman’ Yasin Malik has called for a shutdown in the Valley on December 10, against the penalty of life imprisonment to the militants. He also warned that such court judgements could lead to 1990-type turmoil.
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December - 3 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants on December 3 killed two NSCN - Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) militants, identified as “2nd Lieutenant” Sheye Konyak and “Sergeant Major” Wochamo Ezung, at Murgi Patti in Dima
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants on December 3 killed two NSCN - Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) militants, identified as “2nd Lieutenant” Sheye Konyak and “Sergeant Major” Wochamo Ezung, at Murgi Patti in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, in a statement expressed strong condemnation against the NSCN-K for having “brutally murdered” its two cadres in “cold blood”. However, NSCN-K described the incidence as an act of self-defense.
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December - 3 
Patnaik replied that situation was improving in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted Districts due to strong actions taken by Security Forces. “Districts such as Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur and Gajapati District
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Patnaik replied that situation was improving in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted Districts due to strong actions taken by Security Forces. “Districts such as Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Nayagarh, Deogarh, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur and Gajapati Districts have not witnessed any Maoist violence this year while ultras were active in Koraput, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Bolangir, Bargarh, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur District,” he informed. Patnaik said as many as 10 LWEs were killed while 137 Maoists and their supporters were arrested by the Police this year.
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December - 3 
Security Force (SF) personnel intensified anti-Maoist combing operation in Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon areas of Koraput District since November 3, with the extremists observing the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week from December 2, repor
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Security Force (SF) personnel intensified anti-Maoist combing operation in Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon areas of Koraput District since November 3, with the extremists observing the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week from December 2, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the operation, Avinash Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Koraput District said "A massive operation has been launched in Narayanpatna. We cannot divulge details for security (reasons)."
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December - 3 
State Government has decided to start negotiations with HPC-Democratic (HPC-D) on December 13.
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State Government has decided to start negotiations with HPC-Democratic (HPC-D) on December 13.
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December - 3 
Suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on December 3 abducted an owner of a brick field, Paramhans Singh (50), at Dehajan Kachumari under Demow Police Station in Sivasagar District.
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Suspected Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on December 3 abducted an owner of a brick field, Paramhans Singh (50), at Dehajan Kachumari under Demow Police Station in Sivasagar District.
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December - 3 
Suspected United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) militants recently abducted businessmen, Pradip More (42) of Naolia in Dibrugarh District of Assam, from Likanag Kkhamtigaon under Namsai Police Station in Lohit District, reports The Sentinel on Dece
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Suspected United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) militants recently abducted businessmen, Pradip More (42) of Naolia in Dibrugarh District of Assam, from Likanag Kkhamtigaon under Namsai Police Station in Lohit District, reports The Sentinel on December 3. According to Police source, the victim was abducted while he was supervising work at his newly raised green tea garden located at Likang Kkhamtigaon in Namsai.
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December - 3 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a 'Community Interactive Programme' in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District to inculcate a sense of security by developing cordial relations and harness
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a 'Community Interactive Programme' in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted Lalgarh region in West Midnapore District to inculcate a sense of security by developing cordial relations and harnessing co-operation with the villagers living in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dominated region, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI sources on December 3. CRPF Commandant of the 50th battalion, Shankarlal Sengupta said that the objective of the programme is to ensure that the youth become the messengers of peace.
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December - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze the battery rooms of two mobile towers at Boipariguda in Koraput District on December 3, reports The Telegraph. Sources said deliberate violence by the Maoists during the People’s Liberation
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze the battery rooms of two mobile towers at Boipariguda in Koraput District on December 3, reports The Telegraph. Sources said deliberate violence by the Maoists during the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week was aimed to divert Police attention from their training camps being held in the forests of Koraput and Malkangiri Districts. “This is also the time when they recruit cadres,” said a Police officer.
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December - 3 
With activities by Maoists spreading to newer areas in Odisha, the State Government has spent close to INR 3 billion on for taking both long term and short term actions to fight Maoists during past three years, reports The Hindu. According to reply f
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With activities by Maoists spreading to newer areas in Odisha, the State Government has spent close to INR 3 billion on for taking both long term and short term actions to fight Maoists during past three years, reports The Hindu. According to reply furnished by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in the State Assembly in Bhubaneswar on December 3, the State Government received Central fund to the tune of INR 1.2638 billion from 2009 to 2012. During the same period, the State Government paid to the tune of INR 303 million under Police modernisation programme. Patnaik claimed that the State spent INR 1.4323 billion accounting 91.41 per cent of utilisation of the fund. Similarly, INR 520 million of grant-in-aid was received for construction Police and outposts in Maoist-affected regions from the year 2009 to 2011. However, the fund flow was raised to INR 1.12 billion under fortified Police Stations in the year 2011-12.
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December - 4 
186 rounds of ammunition of .303 rifle and 9mm pistol were recovered by labourers on December 4 while digging the ground at Usha Bagan LP School in Golaghat District.
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186 rounds of ammunition of .303 rifle and 9mm pistol were recovered by labourers on December 4 while digging the ground at Usha Bagan LP School in Golaghat District.
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December - 4 
A group of around 60 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two tipper trucks used in road construction work in Tongpal area in Sukma District on December 4, reports The Hindu. The two tipper trucks were going to Chhindg
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A group of around 60 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two tipper trucks used in road construction work in Tongpal area in Sukma District on December 4, reports The Hindu. The two tipper trucks were going to Chhindgarh from Jagdalpur carrying the road construction equipment and material, the Maoists stopped the vehicles at the Jerum valley and asked the people to get down and set the trucks ablaze, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Shandilya said.
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December - 4 
A Jan militia ‘deputy commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanghuram alias Nagesh Korram, was arrested from a densely forested region of Usari village in Kondagaon District during a search operation conducted by a joint team of Bayanar Police
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A Jan militia ‘deputy commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanghuram alias Nagesh Korram, was arrested from a densely forested region of Usari village in Kondagaon District during a search operation conducted by a joint team of Bayanar Police and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), reports Daily Pioneer. Nagesh, a resident of Usari village in the District, was involved in the ambush that killed Afzal Khan, a Police Head Constable at Malnar village in the District on November 18. Police also recovered Maoist banner of People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week from December 2 to 8, along with posters, battery and wire from his possession. During interrogation, Nagesh revealed that he had been working in the Maoist Sangham group before 2010. After joining Maoist group he worked as an active member of Mardapal Dalam (armed squad). About four months back he was promoted to the post of Jan militia ‘deputy commander’, claimed Police. After which he was working for several Maoist active in the area.
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December - 4 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near the Hikker forests in the Etapalli division of Gadchiroli District on December 4, reports The Hindu. According to the Gadchiroli Police, the Maoists opened fir
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near the Hikker forests in the Etapalli division of Gadchiroli District on December 4, reports The Hindu. According to the Gadchiroli Police, the Maoists opened fire on a Police team that was carrying out a combing operation in the forest along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border and when the Police returned the fire the woman cadre was killed. However, the Maoists managed to take away the dead body of their aide, the Police claimed. Police have recovered one rifle, two pittus (back packs) and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from the encounter spot.
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December - 4 
About 19 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres assaulted two employees of Madhucon, a private road construction company, and set ablaze a number of their equipment and vehicles, which includes a road roller, a generator set, a welding m
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About 19 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres assaulted two employees of Madhucon, a private road construction company, and set ablaze a number of their equipment and vehicles, which includes a road roller, a generator set, a welding machine and four motorcycles, at Shivharia village under Garkha Police Station in Saran District on December 4, reports Business Standard. The Maoists left behind pamphlets on the spot before escaping, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Ravindra Kumar said. The non-payment of levy by the construction company could be the motive behind the incident, the DSP added.
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December - 4 
After a peace march organized by the Shia-Sunni Unity Committee in the curfew bound areas of Srinagar, authorities in the evening of December 4, relaxed curfew where it remained enforced for past one week, reports Daily Excelsior. The Shia-Sunni Unit
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After a peace march organized by the Shia-Sunni Unity Committee in the curfew bound areas of Srinagar, authorities in the evening of December 4, relaxed curfew where it remained enforced for past one week, reports Daily Excelsior. The Shia-Sunni Unity Committee formed by All Party Hurriyat Conference-Miwaiz (APHC-M) ‘chairman’ Mirwaiz Omar Farooq took out a peace march through the curfew bound areas from Mirwaiz Manzil in Rajouri Kadal to worst hit sectarian clashes area of Zadibal in Srinagar (Srinagar District).
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December - 4 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) ‘chairman’ Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Democratic Freedom Party’s (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah, and Nayeem Ahmad Khan have extended their support to the shutdown called by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF)
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) ‘chairman’ Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Democratic Freedom Party’s (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah, and Nayeem Ahmad Khan have extended their support to the shutdown called by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) ‘chairman’ Yasin Malik for December 10, against the penalty of life imprisonment to militants by different Courts.
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December - 4 
In order to check infiltration of Pakistan-based terrorists, smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and human trafficking, India has deployed advanced internet protocol cameras at three places along the Indo-Nepal international border in Utta
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In order to check infiltration of Pakistan-based terrorists, smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and human trafficking, India has deployed advanced internet protocol cameras at three places along the Indo-Nepal international border in Uttar Pradesh, as reported on December 4, by dnaindia.com. A senior officer of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) commented, “The results of IP cameras that have been installed at Barni, Sanauli and Ruperia are encouraging. We are getting good pictures in real time at our Delhi headquarters where they are analysed and necessary instructions are passed back over to our border outposts,”
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December - 4 
India and Bangladesh have agreed to sign an extradition treaty in January during Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushil Kumar Shinde's expected visit to Dhaka (Bangladesh), reports NDTV. A joint statement after a meeting of Shinde with his Bangladesh
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India and Bangladesh have agreed to sign an extradition treaty in January during Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushil Kumar Shinde's expected visit to Dhaka (Bangladesh), reports NDTV. A joint statement after a meeting of Shinde with his Bangladesh counterpart M. K. Alamgir in New Delhi said that both sides agreed that the extradition treaty, which is under consideration by both Governments, may be finalised at an early date. "It was agreed that Revised Travel Agreement (RTA) as well as the extradition treaty will be finalized and signed in January 2013 during the proposed visit of Indian Home Minister to Dhaka," it said. The statement said both sides noted that the action was being taken for repatriation of sentenced prisoners to either country. The two countries also agreed not to resort to firing unless fired upon or attacked by terrorists or armed criminals and expressed regret over deaths and loss of life on the border.
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December - 4 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur, in a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted that any settlement reached with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) may affect the interest of
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), apex body of Kuki tribe in Manipur, in a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asserted that any settlement reached with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) may affect the interest of other tribal communities, who are ‘equally or more deserving’ of such an ‘alternative arrangement’ and added that accommodation of a particular section could result in denial of justice to the larger society. Any alternative arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur before any political solution for the Kukis of Manipur will not be acceptable under any circumstances, it added.
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December - 4 
Paramhans Singh on December 4, the businessman who was abducted by suspected ULFA-ATF militants on December 3, managed to escape from captivity.
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Paramhans Singh on December 4, the businessman who was abducted by suspected ULFA-ATF militants on December 3, managed to escape from captivity.
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December - 4 
Representatives of gramrakshis (village guards) from Maoist-infested areas of undivided Koraput District deferred their mass resignation after holding discussion with Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, South-West range S. Devadutta Singh on No
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Representatives of gramrakshis (village guards) from Maoist-infested areas of undivided Koraput District deferred their mass resignation after holding discussion with Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, South-West range S. Devadutta Singh on November 04, reports The Hindu. Around 150 gramrakshis met at Nisanimunda which was also attended by the General Secretary of Nikhila Utkala Gram Rakkhi Sangh, Fakir Mohan Mallik.
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December - 4 
Security Force (SF) personnel arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women cadres, identified as Tulsa Praska alias Sunita (23), Relini Mandingi (24) and Uje Sirika (35), all residents of Narayanpatna Block,
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Security Force (SF) personnel arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women cadres, identified as Tulsa Praska alias Sunita (23), Relini Mandingi (24) and Uje Sirika (35), all residents of Narayanpatna Block, following a raid on a camp in dense forests of Narayanpatna in Koraput District on December 4, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that Maoist leaders, Daya and Aruna and President of Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) Nachika Linga, were present at the time of the raid near Sana Pilkur but managed to escape. District Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar, commenting on the arrest said "The Maoists had organised the camp to recruit new cadres." Police seized huge materials used by Maoists including a county made gun and musical instruments of Jana Natya Mandali, reports The Hindu. According to the Police, Sunita was a prize catch. Her main objective was to recruit new members for the Maoists through the Jana Natya Mandali and propaganda.
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December - 4 
State Government on December 4 extended the Disturbed Areas Act in the State for another year.
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State Government on December 4 extended the Disturbed Areas Act in the State for another year.
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December - 4 
The “officer-in-charge, eastern command” of the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD), “Captain” B. Jwngsher, on December 4 extended his support to Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla. In a statement issued, “Captain”
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The “officer-in-charge, eastern command” of the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD), “Captain” B. Jwngsher, on December 4 extended his support to Ranjan Daimary alias D.R. Nabla. In a statement issued, “Captain” B. Jwngsher, termed the Interim National Council formed under the chairmanship of I.K. Songbijit illegal and unconstitutional.
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December - 4 
The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has issued an Azah (Directive) banning all kinds of donations with immediate effect, Nagaland Post reported on December 5. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi ‘kilo secretary’, through a pr
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The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has issued an Azah (Directive) banning all kinds of donations with immediate effect, Nagaland Post reported on December 5. NSCN-Khole-Kitovi ‘kilo secretary’, through a press release said the decision was taken as per NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and NPAC joint meeting held December 4, 2012.The release further said that there were reports that many anti-social elements including terminated “National workers” were “creating havoc” among business community seeking and demanding donations.
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December - 4 
The number of terrorist attacks each year has more than quadrupled in the decade since September 11, 2001, a study released on December 4 said, with India, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan the most affected, reports Times of India. Iraq, Pakistan, Afgh
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The number of terrorist attacks each year has more than quadrupled in the decade since September 11, 2001, a study released on December 4 said, with India, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan the most affected, reports Times of India. Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Yemen were the five countries most affected by terrorism in descending order, it said, based on a measure giving weightings to number of attacks, fatalities and injuries and level of property damage. The Global Terrorism Index - published on December 4 by the US-and Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace think tank - ranked countries based on data from the Global Terrorism Database run by a consortium based at the University of Maryland, a commonly used reference by security researchers.
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December - 4 
The Union Government is all set to establish new Army bases in four major Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted States, after the success of Army’s first Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone base- Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh, in a b
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The Union Government is all set to establish new Army bases in four major Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-afflicted States, after the success of Army’s first Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone base- Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh, in a bid to prevent the Maoists from having a free run in their so-called “liberated zones”, reported Asian Age on December 4. The Union Ministry Home for Affairs (UMHA) has asked Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to allocate land to set up Army bases to impart jungle warfare training to Army units. The rules of engagement are clear, the Army units will fire only in self-defence if attacked by a Maoist contingent, a top official in UMHA said.
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December - 4 
The Zomi Re-unification Front (ZRF) has sought to join the United People's Front (UPF), a conglomerate of Kuki armed groups under the SoO pact with Central and Manipur Government, reports Sangai Express. A formal intimation to join the UPF has alread
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The Zomi Re-unification Front (ZRF) has sought to join the United People's Front (UPF), a conglomerate of Kuki armed groups under the SoO pact with Central and Manipur Government, reports Sangai Express. A formal intimation to join the UPF has already been sent. ZRF was earlier a member of the conglomerate body, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO). Stating that they are no longer interested in the political demand of the KNO, which is a proposed Kuki State of Zalengam, the ZRF said that they are impressed by the political demand raised by the UPF, which is an Autonomous Tribal State. Further, alleging step motherly treatment by the KNO, ZRF said that they do not even receive their stipend for the last 2-3 months.
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December - 4 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jadu Rai Soi alias Chamara (36) and Bijay Honhaga alias Rakesh (30) of Jharkhand, and close aides of senior Maoist leader Samarji, surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Odisha
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jadu Rai Soi alias Chamara (36) and Bijay Honhaga alias Rakesh (30) of Jharkhand, and close aides of senior Maoist leader Samarji, surrendered before the Rourkela Police in Odisha on December 4, reports The Times of India. They are allegedly involved in 11 Maoist cases, including murder. Jadu and Rakesh are active Maoist cadres since the last five years and are the President and Secretary of Kisan Kranti Committee (Revolutionary Forces of Farmers), the farmer wing of CPI-Maoist. Commenting on their arrest, Sundergarh Superintendent of Police (SP), Himansu Lal said "Both are armed cadres and were occupying high position in the organisation’, reports The Business Standard. The officer further added that Soy was the second in command of Platoon-22 in Saranda jungle. "He (Soy) was a close associate of Anmol Hembram alias Samarji, the area head of Dakshin Chhotagpur Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist. Similarly Honhaga was the Secretary of Jan Militia Squad/Atmraksha Dal, of Saranda forest and President of Kisan Kranti Committee," the SP said.
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December - 4 
Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 4, said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not yet taken any decision on the mercy petition of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru. He said, "So far, the file
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Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 4, said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not yet taken any decision on the mercy petition of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru. He said, "So far, the file (Guru's) is with the Home Ministry (HMA). It has not come to me yet. So far, I have seen only one file of mercy petition and that was of (26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist) Ajmal Kasab”. The UMHA has further, through diplomatic channels, sent an invite to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik to visit India on December 11-13, for operationalisation of liberalized visa agreement between the two states. The new liberalised Indo-Pak visa pact, which was signed by then Union Minister for External Affairs (UMEA) S.M. Krishna and Rehman Malik in Islamabad on September 8 2012, replaces a 38-year-old restrictive visa agreement and paves the way for time-bound visa approval and greater people-to-people contact and trade.
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December - 5 
a coal labourer was shot dead by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in the night of December 5 in South West Khasi Hills District, Police said. According to Police, the labourer identified as Sunil Sangma, hailing from Assam, was s
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a coal labourer was shot dead by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in the night of December 5 in South West Khasi Hills District, Police said. According to Police, the labourer identified as Sunil Sangma, hailing from Assam, was shot dead by a group of GNLA militants at his tent at Rajaju. The militants accused him of helping the Police.
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December - 5 
A rusted hand grenade was recovered while repairing the wall of Jamia Masjid in Malangam locality of Bandipora District on December 5. The grenade was later destroyed without causing any damages and a case has been filed in this regard.
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A rusted hand grenade was recovered while repairing the wall of Jamia Masjid in Malangam locality of Bandipora District on December 5. The grenade was later destroyed without causing any damages and a case has been filed in this regard.
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December - 5 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Roshan Lal Verma, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir on December 5, reports Indian Express. Police said that the body recovered from the Palace Road ar
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Roshan Lal Verma, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir on December 5, reports Indian Express. Police said that the body recovered from the Palace Road area in Udhampur town (Udhampur District).
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December - 5 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 5 said it would launch a series of activities to oppose, what it called aggression of "Indian culture" and " Indian economy”, reports Times of India. In a statement, publici
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on December 5 said it would launch a series of activities to oppose, what it called aggression of "Indian culture" and " Indian economy”, reports Times of India. In a statement, publicity in-charge of ULFA-ATF, Arunodoy Asom, said it will launch its activities soon after Bhogali Bihu in January 2013.
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December - 5 
Drawing its cadres from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) the terrorist outfit Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) is resuming operations under a new name of Jabbar-ul-Mujahideen, reports Daily Excelsior on December 5. Sourc
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Drawing its cadres from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) the terrorist outfit Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) is resuming operations under a new name of Jabbar-ul-Mujahideen, reports Daily Excelsior on December 5. Sources said that the top five ‘commanders’ have already infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through Samba sector (Samba District) in July this year. Shah Chand Khan is the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit in J&K and Badshah Khan, Noor Mohammad, Abdul Razak and Muneer Khan are his associates. The militant outfit is said to have close links with the Haqqani Network. A meeting was held at Lahore (Pakistan) on July 10, 2012, and soon after the top commanders were ‘launched’. All the five ‘commanders’ are said to be Pakistani nationals with Abdul Razak belonging to Gujranwala (Gujranwala District in Pakistan) and Muneer Khan to Rawalakot, (Poonch District) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Badshah Khan who is the main ‘commander’ after Chand Khan is brother of Sajjad Afghani, the top ‘commander’ of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) who was killed in Kot-Balwal Jail break, Jammu, in 1999. Badshah Khan has reportedly visited his brother's grave in Jammu District and offered prayers there, soon after his infiltration. HuA was formed by the merger of two Pakistani militant outfits, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, and was led by Maulana Saadatullah Khan and the organization took part in Afghan war. HuA was also operating in Myanmar, Tajikistan, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In late 1990s it was operating in Jammu and Kashmir. It was declared a terrorist organization by USA in 1997 and the group then recast as Harkat-ul-Mujahideen in 1998.
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December - 5 
Gajapati Police in Odisha on December 5 arrested Kailash Mandal and Sangram Mohanty, son of Maoist sympathiser and Jan Adhikar Manch convener Dandapani Mohanty, with weapons and Maoist literature apart from some cash, reports The Telegraph. Police sa
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Gajapati Police in Odisha on December 5 arrested Kailash Mandal and Sangram Mohanty, son of Maoist sympathiser and Jan Adhikar Manch convener Dandapani Mohanty, with weapons and Maoist literature apart from some cash, reports The Telegraph. Police said the two were nabbed near Kamlapur Square in Mohana and they were carrying weapons and propaganda material for Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) Chief Sabyasachi Panda. Superintendent of Police (SP), CA Meena, Gajapati District, commenting on the incident said "Sangram Mohanty along with another person was caught during regular checking by security personnel at Padrima village in Gajapati district." The arms seized from Sangram included two US-made revolvers, 95 rounds of 7.62 ball ammunition and 500 gram explosive materials, reports The Business Standard.
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December - 5 
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said that there are about 2,500 militants in various camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and that the terror
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In a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said that there are about 2,500 militants in various camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and that the terror infrastructure in Pakistan or PoK still remains intact, reports The Hindu on December 5. The reply further reads, “Reports indicate that there are 42 militant camps functioning across the borders, 25 in PoK and 17 in Pakistan with about 2,500 militants”. The reply however says that a decline in infiltration attempts in the last five years has been observed — 535 in 2007, 342 in 2008, 485 in 2009, 489 in 2010, 247 in 2011 and 249 till October this year. On withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Ramachandran said, “Following the visit of an all-party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir in September 2010 and in pursuance of the decision taken by the government, the State government has been requested to review the notification of the areas as ‘disturbed areas’ under the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990.”
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December - 5 
Minister of Defence (MoD) A.K. Antony in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) told that Intelligence agencies have reported that Kashmiri youths, including former militants, from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan
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Minister of Defence (MoD) A.K. Antony in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) told that Intelligence agencies have reported that Kashmiri youths, including former militants, from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan are attempting to enter India via Nepal, reports Kashmir Times on December 5. Further, in response to a query on misuse of rehabilitation policy, the Defence Minister said, "It cannot be said with certainty that the transit corridor of Nepal has been used under the 'Policy and Procedure for return of ex-militants from PoK/Pak to J&K' scheme of the state government."
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December - 5 
Minister of States for Home Affairs, R. P. N. Singh on December 5, in his written response to a Parliament question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) said there is no specific input to prove the link between terrorist organisation and st
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Minister of States for Home Affairs, R. P. N. Singh on December 5, in his written response to a Parliament question in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) said there is no specific input to prove the link between terrorist organisation and stock market.
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December - 5 
Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation in Arnia sector (Jammu District) along International Border (IB) on December 5. The Border Security Force (BSF) did not retaliate to the ceasefire violation. No damages to proper
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Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation in Arnia sector (Jammu District) along International Border (IB) on December 5. The Border Security Force (BSF) did not retaliate to the ceasefire violation. No damages to property or any casualties were caused during the firing.
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December - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 rescued an abducted businessman, D Dubey, from suspected Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants in West Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times. No casualties were reported on either side.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 rescued an abducted businessman, D Dubey, from suspected Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants in West Khasi Hills District, reports Shillong Times. No casualties were reported on either side.
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December - 5 
State Home Minister R Lalzirliana on December 5 justified his Government’s refusal to hold further parleys with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) militants stating that the Government did not know which faction to talk to, reports Times
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State Home Minister R Lalzirliana on December 5 justified his Government’s refusal to hold further parleys with the Hmar People's Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) militants stating that the Government did not know which faction to talk to, reports Times of India. Lalzirliana also alleged that while some militant groups signed Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Security Forces in neighbouring Manipur under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), some factions were indulging in criminal activities, including abduction for ransom, extortion and even armed robbery, rather than depositing their arms in the designated camps in accordance with SoO.
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December - 5 
Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break-away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Sambal Pradhan (52), the secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Khunti District committee on Decem
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Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break-away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Sambal Pradhan (52), the secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Khunti District committee on December 5, near a weekly market in Sondari village under Torpa police station, reports DNA. The PLFI cadres also set ablaze two vehicles parked in the vicinity, the sources said. Ranchi Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sheetal Oraon said according to prima facie evidence, the incident seemed to be a handiwork of PLFI, a splinter group of the Maoists.
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December - 5 
The Central Government on December 5 said that front organisations of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have developed close nexus with certain fundamentalist Islamic groups in West Bengal and forged common platform on certain issues, repo
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The Central Government on December 5 said that front organisations of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have developed close nexus with certain fundamentalist Islamic groups in West Bengal and forged common platform on certain issues, reports The Business Standard. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs R P N Singh said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that the Government was closely monitoring the situation. He, however, said no concrete inputs are available to indicate that the LWE have forged direct ties with Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan.
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December - 5 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of INR 4,00,000 on information leading to the arrest of absconding Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Touqeer, Daily Bhaskar reports on December 5. Qureshi is acc
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of INR 4,00,000 on information leading to the arrest of absconding Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Touqeer, Daily Bhaskar reports on December 5. Qureshi is accused of being originally a commander of the banned terror outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), who later with the help of other terrorists launched IM. He is also allegedly involved in terror-related cases being probed by Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra Police.
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December - 5 
The personal security of four Upper Assam MLAs and overall security scenario in the region have been reviewed in the wake of allegations of extortion threats by the ULFA-ATF, reports The Telegraph. The MLA’s who claimed to have received extortion thr
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The personal security of four Upper Assam MLAs and overall security scenario in the region have been reviewed in the wake of allegations of extortion threats by the ULFA-ATF, reports The Telegraph. The MLA’s who claimed to have received extortion threat are Rupjyoti Kurmi (Mariani constituency), Debabrata Saikia (Nazira constituency), Bolin Chetia (Sadiya constituency) and Dilip Moran (Doomdooma constituency). While Kurmi, Saikia and Chetia are Congress MLAs, Moran is from the BJP.
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December - 5 
Tripartite talk between the Union Government, Manipur Government and Kuki National Organisation (KNO), an umbrella body of 17 Kuki militant groups held on December 5 at New Delhi was inconclusive as KNO remained hardened its stance on a written assur
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Tripartite talk between the Union Government, Manipur Government and Kuki National Organisation (KNO), an umbrella body of 17 Kuki militant groups held on December 5 at New Delhi was inconclusive as KNO remained hardened its stance on a written assurance from the centre for the commencement of a political dialogue, reports Nagaland Post. ‘Spokesperson’ of KNO, Dr. Seilen Haokip said that the meeting was inconclusive as no agreement could be reached on KNO’s demand for the initiation of political dialogue despite seven years of peace trust. During the peace talks, State Government’s proposal to extend the term of Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement for another one year was rejected by KNO insisting that before signing agreement, New Delhi should give a written assurance on the political dialogue. However, he said that KNO did not set any deadline for the commencement of the political dialogue. It only insisted on an assurance for initiating the political dialogue at the earliest.
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December - 5 
Two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadres were killed in Longkhim town in Tuensang District on December 5 after an altercation between cadres of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and those formerly with the outfit who defe
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Two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) cadres were killed in Longkhim town in Tuensang District on December 5 after an altercation between cadres of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and those formerly with the outfit who defected to NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K). The deceased were identified as ‘lieutenant’ Lemthong Tsaba and Chumkyuse.
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December - 5 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran on December 5 informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) that 24364 Bangladeshis were found overstaying and 6761 of them were deported last year.
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran on December 5 informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) that 24364 Bangladeshis were found overstaying and 6761 of them were deported last year.
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December - 6 
12 days after the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants ‘attacked’ the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president Deborah Marak at Rongbinggre in East Garo Hills District, the State Police, on Dec
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12 days after the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants ‘attacked’ the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president Deborah Marak at Rongbinggre in East Garo Hills District, the State Police, on December 6, arrested seven militants involved in the attack. Police sources informed that the seven ANVC-B cadres were arrested at Rongjeng while they were travelling in a vehicle. The arrested militants were identified as Singbirth N Marak alias Tengton, Sengnang N Marak, Noresh D Sangma alias Simpu, Walma N Marak, Marsan K Marak, Eggnil T Sangma and Jetil Marak. The Police sources informed that the interrogation of the arrested militants is on.
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December - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hira Pangi of Palankarai village, involved in many violent activities, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in a joint
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hira Pangi of Palankarai village, involved in many violent activities, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in a joint raid conducted at his house, along with huge quantity of arms and ammunition at Paparmetela in Malkangiri District on December 6, reports The Business Standard. The arms and ammunition recovered included, two tiffin bombs, one pipe bomb, five electronic detonators, four gas cylinders, 12 sets of bows and arrows, explosive materials and some fuse wire used to blast the landmines, Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhileswar Singh said.
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December - 6 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of the Sabari Dalam (armed squad) allegedly poured kerosene on a parked road roller and set it ablaze at Burkankota village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of the Sabari Dalam (armed squad) allegedly poured kerosene on a parked road roller and set it ablaze at Burkankota village in Chintur mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on December 6, reports The Hindu. The road-roller was stationed near the village for carrying out the road works under the Central Government sponsored Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas, sources said. The Maoists reportedly left behind a letter, at the incident site, demanding stoppage of the road works.
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December - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 26-year-old villager in Sukma District on December 6, on suspicion that he was a Police informer, reports PTI. The victim was identified as Maniram Baghel, a resident of Kumharras village u
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 26-year-old villager in Sukma District on December 6, on suspicion that he was a Police informer, reports PTI. The victim was identified as Maniram Baghel, a resident of Kumharras village under Kukanar Police Station in the District, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Shandilya said.
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December - 6 December - 7
Four militants, including ‘army chief ‘of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), Chitta Debbarma (37), have surrendered to security forces on December 6, reports Nagaland Post. Debbarma surrendered to the paramilitary along with his three women family membe
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Four militants, including ‘army chief ‘of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), Chitta Debbarma (37), have surrendered to security forces on December 6, reports Nagaland Post. Debbarma surrendered to the paramilitary along with his three women family members. Another three ATTF militants surrendered to Assam Rifles on December 7.
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December - 6 
Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on December 6 said that rehabilitation of displaced people should be carried out within a definite timeframe on the basis of the voters list and not only on the basis of land ownership as landless people were there in e
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Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik on December 6 said that rehabilitation of displaced people should be carried out within a definite timeframe on the basis of the voters list and not only on the basis of land ownership as landless people were there in every community of the State and the problem of the landless is not only limited to Bodoland alone.
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December - 6 
Hindu Right Wing extremist Rajender Chaudhary was arrested on December 16 in Ujjain (Ujjain District) of Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of India. National Investigating Agency (NIA) claim Rajender alias Samunder alias Pehlwan along with one Amit p
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Hindu Right Wing extremist Rajender Chaudhary was arrested on December 16 in Ujjain (Ujjain District) of Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of India. National Investigating Agency (NIA) claim Rajender alias Samunder alias Pehlwan along with one Amit planted bombs on the premises of the Mecca Masjid (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) on May 18, 2007. Rajender was reportedly a close associate of the late Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Joshi. During investigation, NIA sleuths discovered that Rajender was one of the eight hand-picked people by Sunil Joshi, who had facilitated a meeting with controversial RSS senior leader Indresh Kumar in 2005. According to a NIA official, "Rajender and Amit visited Mecca Masjid and planted bombs at the place of worship. We are still on the lookout for Amit. We need to probe where the duo stayed in Hyderabad besides find out who provided them the logistics.''
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December - 6 
Kohima Police arrested two armed militants for looting Petrol Pump located at Kisama on December 6. According to Kohima Police, the militants looted cash from the counter along with mobile phones of the staff and also caused injury to one of the staf
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Kohima Police arrested two armed militants for looting Petrol Pump located at Kisama on December 6. According to Kohima Police, the militants looted cash from the counter along with mobile phones of the staff and also caused injury to one of the staff. Police arrested the two at Jail colony after a lookout when they got the information about the looting. According to the Police, the arrestees were identified as Hokto Aye and Pito Yeptho of NSCN-K.
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December - 6 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jammu and Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi have also supported the shutdown call given by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) for December 10. As reported earlier, various separatist leaders have already extended their support.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jammu and Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi have also supported the shutdown call given by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) for December 10. As reported earlier, various separatist leaders have already extended their support.
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December - 6 
Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty’s son, Sangram Mohanty went on hunger strike on December 6 in R Udaygiri Sub-jail in Gajapati District, protesting his arrest by the Police.
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Maoist interlocutor Dandapani Mohanty’s son, Sangram Mohanty went on hunger strike on December 6 in R Udaygiri Sub-jail in Gajapati District, protesting his arrest by the Police.
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December - 6 
Pakistan Rangers on December 6 violated Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) along International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Rangers targeted forward posts in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District along LoC. Range
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Pakistan Rangers on December 6 violated Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) along International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistan Rangers targeted forward posts in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District along LoC. Rangers also fired few rounds towards a bulldozer engaged in levelling of land at Pansar area in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District on the International Border (IB).
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December - 6 
Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF) has welcomed the statement of Union Minister of Home Affairs (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) to convene an all party meeting to discuss the issue of grant
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Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB- PTF) has welcomed the statement of Union Minister of Home Affairs (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) to convene an all party meeting to discuss the issue of granting separate Statehood to Telangana in the last part of this month and also urged him to include the issue of Bodoland.
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December - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 6 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who is on the most-wanted list in Chhattisgarh, at Tezpur in Sonitpur District, reports The Sentinel. The leader was wanted in several cases in Chhatt
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 6 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who is on the most-wanted list in Chhattisgarh, at Tezpur in Sonitpur District, reports The Sentinel. The leader was wanted in several cases in Chhattisgarh and carrying a bounty of INR 500,000.
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December - 6 
The arrested seven members of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants, who orchestrated the attack on Deborah Marak, revealed to Police that they were compelled to attack former State Minister because of the instructi
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The arrested seven members of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants, who orchestrated the attack on Deborah Marak, revealed to Police that they were compelled to attack former State Minister because of the instructions given by their ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak, reports Shillong Times. ANVC-B ‘chairman’ wanted the former Minister to accept their demands and agree to their cause by signing an agreement, something the politician was reluctant to do. The seven militants were arrested on December 6. ANVC-B militants had attacked Congress leader and former Minister Deborah Marak on November 25.
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December - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres pasted posters at various places within Boipariguda Police limits on December 6 asking the locals of Boipariguda tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District, working in Odisha Police and Central F
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres pasted posters at various places within Boipariguda Police limits on December 6 asking the locals of Boipariguda tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District, working in Odisha Police and Central Forces, to resign from their jobs, reports The Times of India. Commenting on the news, Koraput District Superintendent of Police (SP), Avinash Kumar said, "We are committed to our fight against the Left-Wing Extremists."
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December - 6 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence had on August 16, 2008, seized FICN of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination with a total face value of INR 72.5 lakh from one Mohammed Alshah, who arrived at Kozhikode airport from Ras al-Khaima (in UAE).
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence had on August 16, 2008, seized FICN of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denomination with a total face value of INR 72.5 lakh from one Mohammed Alshah, who arrived at Kozhikode airport from Ras al-Khaima (in UAE).
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December - 6 
The traffic movement in several LWE-affected pockets of Koraput, Rayagada and Malkangiri Districts was hit for the fifth day [December 6] following the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week [December 2 – 8]. The SP said there have been no re
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The traffic movement in several LWE-affected pockets of Koraput, Rayagada and Malkangiri Districts was hit for the fifth day [December 6] following the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week [December 2 – 8]. The SP said there have been no reports of any untoward incident so far.
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December - 6 
Two militants of ULFA-ATF, Bhaskar Nath alias Amlan and Bedanta Barua, surrendered before Sivasagar Police on December 7, reports The Telegraph. The duo handed over two AK-series rifles, 106 rounds of ammunition, two bottle grenades and two bullet-pr
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Two militants of ULFA-ATF, Bhaskar Nath alias Amlan and Bedanta Barua, surrendered before Sivasagar Police on December 7, reports The Telegraph. The duo handed over two AK-series rifles, 106 rounds of ammunition, two bottle grenades and two bullet-proof jackets.
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December - 7 
Abdul Majeed, an accused in the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case of August 16, 2008, was arrested on December 7, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following his deportation from Dubai, reports Zee News. He was picked up from Nedumbasser
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Abdul Majeed, an accused in the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case of August 16, 2008, was arrested on December 7, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following his deportation from Dubai, reports Zee News. He was picked up from Nedumbassery airport (Ernakulam District) and produced before the NIA special court, which remanded him to seven days custody, Agency sources said. According to NIA, the currency is believed to have been printed in Pakistan and distributed to India via Abu Dhabi.
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December - 7 
All Assam Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilani (AAKRS) and Chilarai Sena on November 7 threatened that youths of Koch-Rajbongshi community will take up arms if the community is not accorded Scheduled Tribes (ST) status. Earlier, Registrar General of India (RGI)
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All Assam Koch Rajbongshi Sanmilani (AAKRS) and Chilarai Sena on November 7 threatened that youths of Koch-Rajbongshi community will take up arms if the community is not accorded Scheduled Tribes (ST) status. Earlier, Registrar General of India (RGI) has refused to grant Scheduled Tribe status to Koch Rajbongshi community.
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December - 7 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests near Kakadyeli village under Dhanora taluka in Gadchiroli District on December 7, reports Zee News. The Central Reserve Polic
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests near Kakadyeli village under Dhanora taluka in Gadchiroli District on December 7, reports Zee News. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police were conducting anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in view of the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week [December 2 – 8] being observed, when Maoists hiding in the forest opened indiscriminate fire on the Police which retaliated in self defence. The exchange of fire continued for about 15 minutes, when on growing Police pressure, the Maoists fled away into the forest. The Police recovered a rifle and some Maoist literature from the spot.
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December - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Chhinnaram Gota, a former Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) leader and one of his body guards at Kuprel village under Farsegarh Police Station in Bijapur District on December 7, re
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Chhinnaram Gota, a former Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) leader and one of his body guards at Kuprel village under Farsegarh Police Station in Bijapur District on December 7, reports The Times of India. Police said the incident took place when Chhinnaram went to his farm accompanied by two of his body guards. The Maoists opened indiscriminate firing, killing Gota on the spot. His body guards returned fire but one of them identified as Mangal Udsam, sustained serious bullet injures and later succumbed to his injuries, adds IBN Live. The other body guard, Budhram Toke, who was also seriously injured in the attack, was later taken to the District hospital. Before fleeing from the spot, the Maoists set ablaze the vehicle of Chhinnaram and also took away three rifles. According to the Police, Chhinnaram was a prominent leader during the erstwhile Salwa Judum movement and was on the hit-list of the Maoists for a long time. He was earlier attacked at least three times by the Maoists, following which, he was provided Police protection, sources added.
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December - 7 
In order to strengthen District Police Stations, State Government has taken a decision to post one company each from eight Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) battalions at every District of the State, reports Nagaland Post. This was stated by Nagaland, Dire
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In order to strengthen District Police Stations, State Government has taken a decision to post one company each from eight Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) battalions at every District of the State, reports Nagaland Post. This was stated by Nagaland, Director General of Police (DGP), O. Alem on December 7.
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December - 7 
Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate's court sent top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Anand Kharwar to seven days Police custody, reports Times of India. Kharwar was arrested on December 6.
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Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate's court sent top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Anand Kharwar to seven days Police custody, reports Times of India. Kharwar was arrested on December 6.
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December - 7 
Maoists killed a peon, working in a local school, by slitting his throat at Amapani village in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also left a pamphlet, stating that the person was being punished for being a Police informer.
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Maoists killed a peon, working in a local school, by slitting his throat at Amapani village in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. The Maoists also left a pamphlet, stating that the person was being punished for being a Police informer.
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December - 7 
Minister of State for Communications Milind Deora on December 7, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) said, over 1,600 people were arrested for cyber crimes registered under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and
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Minister of State for Communications Milind Deora on December 7, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) said, over 1,600 people were arrested for cyber crimes registered under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and under sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the year 2011, according to Economic Times. He further commented, "As per the crime data maintained by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 154, 178, 288, 799 and 1,184 persons were arrested for cyber crimes registered under IT Act, 2000 during 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively”. A total of 429, 195, 263, 394 and 446 persons were arrested for cyber crimes registered under sections of IPC relating to cyber crime cases during 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively, he added. "As per the crime data maintained by NCRB, a total of 217, 288, 420, 966 and 1,791 cyber crime cases were registered under IT Act, 2000 during the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively, thereby showing a rising trend," he said.
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December - 7 
Police on December 7 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Haldibari in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel. The recovery was made due to a tip-off by surrendered Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) mil
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Police on December 7 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Haldibari in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel. The recovery was made due to a tip-off by surrendered Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant, Sanjay Munda alias Dekhsham Deogram. Munda surrendered on December 6 along with one AK-81, 50 rounds of live ammunition, 3 magazines, and 10 SIM cards.
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December - 7 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dinesh Rai alias Babu, Shashi Murmu and Deewan Marandi alias Yadav, involved in setting ablaze about a dozen vehicles belonging to a road construction company were arrested in D
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dinesh Rai alias Babu, Shashi Murmu and Deewan Marandi alias Yadav, involved in setting ablaze about a dozen vehicles belonging to a road construction company were arrested in Dumka District on December 7, reports post.jagran.com. Commenting on the arrest, Superintendent of Police (SP), Hemant Toppo, said Rai was among the 26 persons named in an FIR lodged in connection with the set ablaze incident that occurred on November 30, 2012.
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December - 7 
Two kingpins of an international fake currency racket were arrested from Mohanpur in Malda District on December 7, reports The Times of India. Sources in the Police said the duo reportedly supplied fake currency to Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia and Bangl
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Two kingpins of an international fake currency racket were arrested from Mohanpur in Malda District on December 7, reports The Times of India. Sources in the Police said the duo reportedly supplied fake currency to Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Police seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 2, 00,000 from the duo. The duo was identified as Sarjamal Sk and Marful Sk. They were held after the intelligence department of the Border Security Force (BSF) got a tip off. Meanwhile, another person, identified as Najrul Sk, was arrested with FICN of INR 250,000.
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December - 7 
With several former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) recently using Nepal to enter India from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), New Delhi has asked Kathmandu to strengthen its screening process since intelligence inputs suggest that Inter-Services
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With several former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) recently using Nepal to enter India from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), New Delhi has asked Kathmandu to strengthen its screening process since intelligence inputs suggest that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror groups are trying to push active terrorists in the guise of ex-militants, The Times of India reports on December 7. In the recently concluded meet between the Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Armed Police Force of Nepal (NAPF), the SSB brass told its Nepalese counterparts that there were credible inputs about militant outfits such as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) trying to push subversive elements in the guise of former militants via Nepal and unless proper screening and scrutiny of those arriving in Nepal from Pakistan, Dubai or certain other places was done, it could spell trouble for India. The Nepalese delegation was also given details of how ISI and terror groups backed by it had established significant network on its soil, HuM, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) were using it to launch terror modules in India. Sources said that HuM had even started forging Indian passports to push militants into the country.
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December - 8 
a combined team of Imphal West commandos and 18th Sikh regiment arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre along with a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) at around 2:30 pm from Changangei under Singjamei Police sta
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a combined team of Imphal West commandos and 18th Sikh regiment arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre along with a powerful Improvise Explosive Device (IED) at around 2:30 pm from Changangei under Singjamei Police station on December 8. According to the Police, the arrested individual has disclosed his involvement in the IED explosion at Bordin Workshop, Tiddim road on November 12 which had killed a civilian on the spot while leaving another seriously injured. The arrested person identified himself as Ningthoujam alias Wangoo Chaoba and working under one Laiyekpam Dinesh alias Aningba alias Sakhi. The Police officer also said that the arrested militant cadre further disclosed that he use to transport arms and ammunition including IEDs for the outfit. He also disclosed that the outfit paid him INR 5000 for planting a bomb and that this is his second time involvement in the planting of a bomb.
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December - 8 
Members of the High Level Committee (HLC) on Influx have rejected the figures furnished by the Police and Labour departments respectively on the number of illegal foreign immigrants and Indian migrant workers detected in the State since 2001. Labour
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Members of the High Level Committee (HLC) on Influx have rejected the figures furnished by the Police and Labour departments respectively on the number of illegal foreign immigrants and Indian migrant workers detected in the State since 2001. Labour department has registered a total number of 5,432 migrant labourers in the past 11 years even as 103 work permits were issued during this period as per the final report of the HLC on Influx. Further, the Police has detected a total number of 12,957 foreign illegal immigrants who attempted to enter into the State from 2001 till August 2012 and the department managed to prosecute 689 foreign illegal immigrants during the period while 12,268 were pushed back directly.
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December - 8 
Pakistan Army on December 8 night resorted to heavy firing in most parts of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District with an apparent attempt to push militants into the Indian side.
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Pakistan Army on December 8 night resorted to heavy firing in most parts of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District with an apparent attempt to push militants into the Indian side.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs), after returning from an operation, escaped unscathed after the Maoist fired at them at Kanaguda village in Malkangiri District on December 8, reports Zee News. Meanwhile, Maoist also detonated a powerful landmine at nearby Gamp
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Security Forces (SFs), after returning from an operation, escaped unscathed after the Maoist fired at them at Kanaguda village in Malkangiri District on December 8, reports Zee News. Meanwhile, Maoist also detonated a powerful landmine at nearby Gamphakonda area. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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December - 8 
SFs arrested a Maoist cadre, Ram Gagrai (23) alias Chotu, from the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District during combing operation.
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SFs arrested a Maoist cadre, Ram Gagrai (23) alias Chotu, from the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District during combing operation.
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December - 8 December - 9
The awareness campaign by United Naga Council (UNC) on Naga issue continues in full swing which started since November 30. The UNC leaders along with the village heads and church leaders carried out its campaign at Machi in Chandel District and Haoch
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The awareness campaign by United Naga Council (UNC) on Naga issue continues in full swing which started since November 30. The UNC leaders along with the village heads and church leaders carried out its campaign at Machi in Chandel District and Haochong in Tamenglong District on December 8 and December 9 respectively. UNC president L Adani informed the public about the status of the last (fourth) `tripartite talk` held on August 31. He also told the gatherings that the next (fifth) round will take place anytime from now in one of the hill Districts. The UNC leader then informed the Naga public in both the meetings that the Naga solution would be based on the `uniqueness of the Naga history and situation` and at the same time it would be `out of the box`.
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December - 8 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on December 8 justified the attack on Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president, Deborah Marak by saying that the politicians should first work for uplifting Garo
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on December 8 justified the attack on Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) working president, Deborah Marak by saying that the politicians should first work for uplifting Garo Hills throughout their tenure instead of projecting themselves during the elections, reports Shillong Times. Further, according to the ANVC-B ‘Chairman’ Rimpu Marak, his order is applicable to every politician and not limited only to Deborah.
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December - 8 
The people of Dimapur on December 8 unanimously resolved to stand against any rebel faction, who indulges in violence, thereby, disturbing the peace in the area. This decision was taken at a meeting of civil societies held at Naga Council Hall on Sat
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The people of Dimapur on December 8 unanimously resolved to stand against any rebel faction, who indulges in violence, thereby, disturbing the peace in the area. This decision was taken at a meeting of civil societies held at Naga Council Hall on Saturday. It urged all tribal hohos, social organizations and NGOs to give their respective response when notified through a letter to be sent to each organization soon.
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December - 8 
Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered to Assam Rifles at Gandacherra in Dhalai District on December 8.
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Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered to Assam Rifles at Gandacherra in Dhalai District on December 8.
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December - 8 
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, said the State has successfully tackled the problem of Maoist insurgency and that not a single civilian death has been reported so far this year from the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Districts, reports T
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West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, said the State has successfully tackled the problem of Maoist insurgency and that not a single civilian death has been reported so far this year from the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Districts, reports The Hindu Business Line. “A year before we came to power (2010) there were 143 civilian deaths (by Maoists) reported from different areas of Junglemahal [West Midnapore, Purulia and some areas of Bankura Districts]. This came down to 12 last year. So far this year, there has been no incidents of civilian killings by the Maoists,” Mitra said during a seminar at the PanIIT, a global conference of IIT alumni on December 8.
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December - 9 
A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Vivek Bhoyar alias Bandu (34), surrendered before the Yavatmal District SP on December 10, reports The Times of India. Vivek was transferred to Chandrapur Police as criminal offences were registered against him in Ch
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A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Vivek Bhoyar alias Bandu (34), surrendered before the Yavatmal District SP on December 10, reports The Times of India. Vivek was transferred to Chandrapur Police as criminal offences were registered against him in Chandrapur and Gondia Police Stations. Vivek, a native of Rangaripura in Wani tehsil (revenue unit) of Yavatmal District confessed to have been working as an intelligence support to Korchi Dalam (armed squad) since 2004.
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December - 9 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manasi Baske alias Sita, was arrested from Jhasuli village under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore District on December 9, reports The Times of India. She was produced i
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manasi Baske alias Sita, was arrested from Jhasuli village under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore District on December 9, reports The Times of India. She was produced in court and remanded in Police custody for five days. Manasi is said to be a member of the Bikash Mahato squad. "She was part of the team that abducted Sankrail Police Station Office in Charge (OIC) Atindranath Dutta on October 20, 2009," said a Police officer. She is also believed to have been a part of the team that ambushed a Police team in Lalgarh's Bansberi area on September 3, 2009.
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December - 9 
Aiming to further boost the anti-Naxal operations particularly in Chhattisgarh, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Pranay Sahay has taken up the issue of non-construction of vital roads in operational areas with the State Chief Mini
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Aiming to further boost the anti-Naxal operations particularly in Chhattisgarh, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Pranay Sahay has taken up the issue of non-construction of vital roads in operational areas with the State Chief Minister Raman Singh, reports The Pioneer on December 10. At a recent meeting with Singh at Raipur, Sahay pointed out that CRPF formations are connected by kacha tracks which has made movement of paramilitary personnel risky as many jawans have lost their lives due to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts on these tracks. During the meeting, the CRPF chief also raised concern over the failure of the State police in making arrests or filing charge sheets against Naxal cadres who have inflicted major losses on the Paramilitary personnel. It also flagged concerns over acquittal of Naxal cadre in certain cases due to “weak investigation.”
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December - 9 
Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] cell and C-60 squad arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sanjay alias Bandu Bawne (34), in a joint operation on December 9, from his residence in Bhatala village under
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Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] cell and C-60 squad arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sanjay alias Bandu Bawne (34), in a joint operation on December 9, from his residence in Bhatala village under Shegaon Police Station in Warora tehsil (revenue unit) in Chandrapur District, reports The Times of India. Bawne, a top Maoist cadre of Chandrapur area committee of CPI-Maoist and was wanted for more than one Maoist-related offence. Bawne was wanted for participating in antinational activities with Deshbhakti Yuva Manch, the front organization of urban Naxal outfit that was busted in January 2008. He also was accused of putting up provocative Naxal pamphlets in Bramhapuri in 2011. He was produced before the court, which granted him Police Custody Remand (PCR) till December 17 on December 10.
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December - 9 
Chhattisgarh's new Director General of Police (DGP) Ramniwas, on December 9, said the law and order situation in his State has improved and the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem was very much under control, reports Zee News. Ramniwas, told
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Chhattisgarh's new Director General of Police (DGP) Ramniwas, on December 9, said the law and order situation in his State has improved and the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem was very much under control, reports Zee News. Ramniwas, told PTI over phone from Raipur that assistance from the Union Government, good work done by the Chhattisgarh Government and cooperation from various quarters are the factors responsible for improvement in law and order and Naxal scenario in the tribal-dominated State. Asked if the number of crimes had come down, the DGP replied in the affirmative but did not provide details. About the Naxal menace, the DGP said there was a need to bring people who have taken recourse to violence into the national mainstream with the help of all those who believe in democracy.
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December - 9 
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, Tokheho said Congress legislators would explain their stand on why they want to “pave the way” and resign before any solution between Government of India and Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) was arrived a
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Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, Tokheho said Congress legislators would explain their stand on why they want to “pave the way” and resign before any solution between Government of India and Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) was arrived at. Tokheho farther said that Congress legislators have made their stand clear to Naga People’s Front (NPF). He said the “little difference” between the two political parties was that Congress has decided to “pave the way” and “sacrifice” before solution but the NPF said it would resign only when solution was achieved or was at hand.
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December - 9 
four days after meeting Government representatives in New Delhi, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), one of the two umbrella organisations of the Kuki militant outfits has warned of the “possibility of unwarranted and tragic incidents” if the Gover
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four days after meeting Government representatives in New Delhi, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), one of the two umbrella organisations of the Kuki militant outfits has warned of the “possibility of unwarranted and tragic incidents” if the Government of India continues to ignore the aspiration of the outfit as “Suspension of Operation (SoO) has technically expired on November 22.” KNO, on December 9, put Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Sambhu Singh (in-charge of North Eastern states) in the bad light saying there is every possibility that the latter had not conveyed KNO’s message to the Union Home Minister. KNO had requested for a written assurance from the Central Government to start a political dialogue during the `tripartite talk` in New Delhi on December 5. Tripartite talk between the centre, Manipur Government and KNO held on December 5 at New Delhi was inconclusive as KNO remained hardened its stance on a written assurance from the centre for the commencement of a political dialogu.
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December - 9 
Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) ‘ato kilonser’ (Prime Minister),N. Kitovi Zhimomi on December 9 said that legislators of Nagaland appear to think they have achieved something by claiming to act
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Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) ‘ato kilonser’ (Prime Minister),N. Kitovi Zhimomi on December 9 said that legislators of Nagaland appear to think they have achieved something by claiming to act as “facilitators” for solution as factional killings continue to claim more lives, reports Nagaland Post. Kitovi asked “what are they facilitating for, has it brought peace and solution?” In the light of continued factional killings, Kitovi said acting as facilitators has brought no positive outcome anywhere. Kitovi also criticised the resolution adopted by the Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi tribe) and Konyak Union (apex body of Konyak tribe) by which each undertook to retrieve and return the dead body of any cadre of any faction killed within their jurisdictions to the other.
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December - 9 
Kuki National Front (KNF), a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United People’s Front (UPF) has registered strapping condemnation against the Koubru Laikha blast of December 9, terming the act as an element to destroy the peaceful environm
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Kuki National Front (KNF), a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United People’s Front (UPF) has registered strapping condemnation against the Koubru Laikha blast of December 9, terming the act as an element to destroy the peaceful environment of the area.
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December - 9 
Police authorities admit that the menace of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) is on the rise in Vishakhapatnam city, which is seeing many cases of unsuspecting people ending up with FICN of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations, The Times of India repor
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Police authorities admit that the menace of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) is on the rise in Vishakhapatnam city, which is seeing many cases of unsuspecting people ending up with FICN of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations, The Times of India reported on December 9. "In the present year alone we have recorded about 25 complaints so far," admitted City Crime Branch Inspector Yelia Babu. Explaining the modus operandi, sources said that members of gangs behind the FICN racket mainly target rural areas to circulate counterfeit currency of INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations in order to minimise the risk of being detected. Some mandals (administrative unit) like Kotapadu, Devarapalli, Kottavalasa and Narsipatnam in Visakhapatnam District have also become favoured dumping grounds for such gangs, with the Vizag Police also arrested several people circulating fake notes in these mandals. Police sources also revealed that FICN is allegedly printed in Pakistan and some bordering areas of Bangladesh and smuggled into India. East and West Godavari Districts in the state, and Malda District in West Bengal have emerged as the main hubs for FICN gangs operating in Andhra Pradesh, sources said.
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December - 9 
Police recovered 573 live musket rifle cartridges and 14 rounds of .22 airgun from Lekurbodi village forest under Bedgaon Armed out Post (AOP) of the Kurkheda Police Station in Gadchiroli District on December 10, reports moneycontrol.com quoting PTI.
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Police recovered 573 live musket rifle cartridges and 14 rounds of .22 airgun from Lekurbodi village forest under Bedgaon Armed out Post (AOP) of the Kurkheda Police Station in Gadchiroli District on December 10, reports moneycontrol.com quoting PTI. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Suvez Haque said District Police C-60 commando force was conducting anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations after being informed that Naxalites, including some senior cadres, were camping there. On seeing the Police, around 30 Naxalites, including some women, opened fire on the Police. The Police too retaliated, triggering an exchange of fire that lasted for 15 minutes, after which the Naxalites fled. Later, the Police recovered a steel box buried, containing live cartridges, some Naxalite literature, utensils, two sets of walkie talkies, two uniforms and a switch. Senior CPI-Maoist cadres, including its Secretary of the Maharashtra State Committee of CPI-Maoist, Deepak alias Milind Teltumbde, ‘commander’ of ‘platoon B’ Pahadsingh alias Ashok Madkam, ‘commander’ of Korchi dalam (armed squad) Gopalsing alias Darbansingh Madavi and ‘divisional committee member’ Rajesh alias Sujansingh Madkam, were allegedly involved in the firing, the Police said. Haque also said the Police plan to organise a 'surrender week' during which they will appeal Naxalites to surrender before the Police. Family members of those working in the Naxalite movement will also be asked to participate in this initiative to convince the Naxalites to lay down arms. The date of this event will be declared soon, he added.
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December - 9 
Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro) has claimed in a press release that the party is not related in any way to Bachaspatimayum Boby Sharma and Muhammad Firoz Ali who were arrested by the Assam Rifles on December 5 from Jiribam in Imphal East D
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Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro) has claimed in a press release that the party is not related in any way to Bachaspatimayum Boby Sharma and Muhammad Firoz Ali who were arrested by the Assam Rifles on December 5 from Jiribam in Imphal East District along with INR 248,000. It has further claimed that the outfit has no cadre by the name of Boby and Firoz Ali in Jiribam area.
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December - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 9 recovered one A K 56 rifle, five rounds of live ammunition and one magazine under Khatkati Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 9 recovered one A K 56 rifle, five rounds of live ammunition and one magazine under Khatkati Police Station in Karbi Anglong District.
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December - 9 
Security Forces (SFs), on December 9, launched a joint operation after discovering the movement of militant cadres in Waithou area of Thoubal District and recovered one Chinese made carbine, one country made carbine, nineteen 7.62 ammunition, fourtee
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Security Forces (SFs), on December 9, launched a joint operation after discovering the movement of militant cadres in Waithou area of Thoubal District and recovered one Chinese made carbine, one country made carbine, nineteen 7.62 ammunition, fourteen 9mm ammunition, four M-20 ammo, six 5.56 mm ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade, two lathode shells, 1.5 kilograms of explosive, one electric detonator and one special detonator.
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December - 9 
SFs arrested one Debabrata Baruah of Tingiripam Kahagaon under Rajgarh Police Station in Dibrugarh District for claiming to be a member of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and issuing threats to people.
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SFs arrested one Debabrata Baruah of Tingiripam Kahagaon under Rajgarh Police Station in Dibrugarh District for claiming to be a member of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and issuing threats to people.
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December - 9 
SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Y Wairakpam Roshan Singh during a search operation in Lousang Khong Mayai leikai.
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SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre identified as Y Wairakpam Roshan Singh during a search operation in Lousang Khong Mayai leikai.
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December - 9 
SFs arrested two arms dealer, identified as Ajijur Rahman and Thariff Hussein, in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one .9 mm Biretta pistol, two magazines, two live ammunition have been recovered from their possession. The dealer
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SFs arrested two arms dealer, identified as Ajijur Rahman and Thariff Hussein, in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one .9 mm Biretta pistol, two magazines, two live ammunition have been recovered from their possession. The dealers confessed that they were going to sell the arms and ammunition at a price of INR 50,000.
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December - 9 
SFs launched an operation at Khudengthabi in Chandel District and arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) woman cadre identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Keisham Sana Devi on December 9. One .9mm pistol with magazine, four lives r
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SFs launched an operation at Khudengthabi in Chandel District and arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) woman cadre identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Keisham Sana Devi on December 9. One .9mm pistol with magazine, four lives rounds and one Samsung mobile with a SIM card were recovered from her.
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December - 9 
The body of missing businessman Nikhil Saha (55) was recovered near one railway track of the Bidyardabari Railway Station of Pokalagi Pt-III village in Dhubri District on December 10, reports The Sentinel. He was reportedly abducted by unidentified m
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The body of missing businessman Nikhil Saha (55) was recovered near one railway track of the Bidyardabari Railway Station of Pokalagi Pt-III village in Dhubri District on December 10, reports The Sentinel. He was reportedly abducted by unidentified militants on December 9.
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December - 9 
Two militants along with two Pakistan troopers were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) from the Indian side retaliated to thwart infiltration attempt of militants, backed by heavy firing from Pakistan Rangers, in almost entire Krishna Ghati sector o
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Two militants along with two Pakistan troopers were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) from the Indian side retaliated to thwart infiltration attempt of militants, backed by heavy firing from Pakistan Rangers, in almost entire Krishna Ghati sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on November 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of seven to eight militants, reportedly belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), had made desperate attempt to infiltrate into the Indian side during last five days under the cover fire of Pakistan Army. As reported earlier, a number of militants have been camping across the LoC and International Border (IB) to be ‘launched’ into this side.
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December - 9 
Unidentified armed persons fired several rounds from a gun at the residence of a former Pradhan, identified as Tarpon, at Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station on December 9 at around 7:30 pm.
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Unidentified armed persons fired several rounds from a gun at the residence of a former Pradhan, identified as Tarpon, at Nongren Mamang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station on December 9 at around 7:30 pm.
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December - 9 
With the success of the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation ‘Anaconda 1’ [which began on July 31, 2011 and continued till September 2011] in the dense Saranda forest areas of West Singhbhum District, the Security Forces have launched a f
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With the success of the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation ‘Anaconda 1’ [which began on July 31, 2011 and continued till September 2011] in the dense Saranda forest areas of West Singhbhum District, the Security Forces have launched a fresh offensive titled ‘Anaconda 2’ in the Saranda forest areas on December 9, with 16 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Jaguar, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and State Police Force, reports Business Standard. According to Police source Forces from Noamundi, Kiriburu and Gua camps have also been taken part in the operation that will continue till the Naxals are flushed out. “We cannot reveal details of the operation due to security reasons, but yes we have started the operation after receiving intelligence reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were trying to regain grip in the forests. We have started the operation to weed out them,” said a District Police official.
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December - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Md. Naushad, has been allegedly killed by his associates at Babhangama village in Munger District on December 10, suspecting him to be a traitor, reports Zee News. The Maoists after
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Md. Naushad, has been allegedly killed by his associates at Babhangama village in Munger District on December 10, suspecting him to be a traitor, reports Zee News. The Maoists after killing Naushad left behind a pamphlet justifying the killing stating "fair justice for a traitor like Naushad", Police said.
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December - 10 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on December 10, rejected the bail application of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Ehtesham Siddiqui facing trial among others in the July 11, 2006 train bomb blasts in
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on December 10, rejected the bail application of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Ehtesham Siddiqui facing trial among others in the July 11, 2006 train bomb blasts in Mumbai (Maharashtra) that killed 188 people, reports Business Standard.
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December - 10 
All the Police Stations in Guwahati city are expected to be inter-linked with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project by March 20
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All the Police Stations in Guwahati city are expected to be inter-linked with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project by March 2013.
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December - 10 
ANVC-B has asked the legislators to raise issues concerning Garo Hills in the ongoing Assembly winter session. “We are hoping against hope that some of our leaders would raise issues concerning Garo Hills in this session and bring home the greatest C
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ANVC-B has asked the legislators to raise issues concerning Garo Hills in the ongoing Assembly winter session. “We are hoping against hope that some of our leaders would raise issues concerning Garo Hills in this session and bring home the greatest Christmas gift that we have always aspired for which will ensure lasting peace in Garo Hills,” ANVC-B ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak said in a statement.
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December - 10 
At least 47 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 82 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers' posts are lying vacant in the State against the sanctioned strength of 226 IAS and 188 IPS posts respectively, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed the Sta
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At least 47 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 82 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers' posts are lying vacant in the State against the sanctioned strength of 226 IAS and 188 IPS posts respectively, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik informed the State Assembly, reports The Times of India on December 11. He said the State Government has requested the Union Government for allocation of required number of direct recruit IAS or IPS officers to Odisha to fill up the vacancies.
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December - 10 
Border Security Force (BSF) has started cracking down on labour agents who place Bangladeshi migrants to various industries in West Bengal and north-east, The Times of India reports on December 11. Through these agents, BSF has started identifying th
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Border Security Force (BSF) has started cracking down on labour agents who place Bangladeshi migrants to various industries in West Bengal and north-east, The Times of India reports on December 11. Through these agents, BSF has started identifying the migrants who have come in the past few months and pushed them out. In the past couple of months alone, close to 200 migrants have been pushed out, some traced to as far as Kerala. In addition to this, BSF has identified 32 out of 866 border outpost areas on the eastern border through which maximum illegal migration takes place. "We have redeployed our existing forces in a manner that there is greater strength and vigil on these outposts," said an official. Most of these areas fall in Petrapole and Malda of West Bengal and Dhubri District in lower Assam. To improve its vigilance capabilities, BSF is also adding 509 composite border outposts across the eastern and western border.
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December - 10 
Communal as well as ethnic violence in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas, have claimed 731 lives in since 1993 in the area, reports Shillong Times on December 12. Further, 558 persons were killed due to ethnic and communal violence in the BTC
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Communal as well as ethnic violence in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas, have claimed 731 lives in since 1993 in the area, reports Shillong Times on December 12. Further, 558 persons were killed due to ethnic and communal violence in the BTC area during the period from 1993 to 2003. While 173 persons were killed in such clashes occurring in the BTC areas during the period from 2003 to December 5, 2012. The State government informed the Assembly that so far 5,776 cases were registered in connection with the ethnic violence that erupted in July this year in the BTC area and out of these 15 cases were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). So far, 532 persons were arrested in connection with this particular spell of communal violence.
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December - 10 
Deepak alias Milind Teltumbde, the Secretary of the Maharashtra State Committee of CPI-Maoist, is believed to have had a narrow escape on December 10, when Police swooped down on a camp in North Gadchiroli near Gondia border in an intelligence-based
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Deepak alias Milind Teltumbde, the Secretary of the Maharashtra State Committee of CPI-Maoist, is believed to have had a narrow escape on December 10, when Police swooped down on a camp in North Gadchiroli near Gondia border in an intelligence-based operation led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haq, reports The Indian Express. Commenting on the operation, Deputy Inspector General of Police, (DIG), (Gadchiroli Range), Ravindra Kadam said “We had information about platoon eight of Naxals being in the area. Teltumbde was suspected to be there.” Incidentally, this was the 38th encounter in Gadchiroli in 2012, which is a record. Carried out exclusively by Gadchiroli Police, December 10 encounter was the third of the month.
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December - 10 
Even as tight security has been put in place in Imphal and greater Imphal areas for the high profile visit of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Rahul Gandhi on December 10, two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injur
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Even as tight security has been put in place in Imphal and greater Imphal areas for the high profile visit of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Rahul Gandhi on December 10, two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained injuries when a car fitted bomb exploded at Koubru Leikha along National Highway-2 under Sapermaina Police Station in Senapati District in the morning of December 9. The spot where the bomb blast occurred is located at about 25 kilometres from Imphal. The injured personnel have been identified as constables T Anand Raj of Tamil Nadu and Abdul Rajaq of West Bengal. Two suspects have been detained for interrogation in connection with the incident. The Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing) in a statement claimed that two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres involved in the blast have been arrested. The two persons have been identified as T Suranjoy Singh and T Somendro Singh of Imphal East.
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December - 10 
In a bid to reassert their presence in central India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has carved out a new zone for their operations comprising Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat areas in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, reports The Indi
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In a bid to reassert their presence in central India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has carved out a new zone for their operations comprising Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat areas in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, reports The Indian Express on December 10. According to Security officials, they have renamed the area as North Gadchiroli Gondia Balaghat Divisional Committee and are now actively recruiting. The Maoists have also appointed a separate leader, Pahad Singh, to look after the unit. The Security officials are yet to identify all the Maoists behind the revival plan.
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December - 10 
In a move to motivate contractors to take up road construction in left wing extremism (LWE) affected Districts, the Centre (Union Government) has decided to provide insurance cover to the men and machines deployed at sites, reports The Times of India
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In a move to motivate contractors to take up road construction in left wing extremism (LWE) affected Districts, the Centre (Union Government) has decided to provide insurance cover to the men and machines deployed at sites, reports The Times of India on December 10. The Highways Ministry issued this notification after it found that contractors were not showing any interest in the troubled zones since there was a fear of equipment being damaged and employees getting attacked. A senior ministry official said the insurance premium would be paid by the highways ministry. The circular, listing several relaxations to push road work in areas where bidders are showing no interest, said, "The premium of insurance is to be charged with project cost estimate and to be met out of the contigencies/work charged establishment." The circular states that the tendering guidelines may be relaxed on the "lines of PMGSY (Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojna) so as to facilitate tendering process and early completion of road packages". Another major intention of the Government behind this relaxation is to allow the successful contractor to sub-contract non-mechanized/non-bituminous work including earthwork. Sources said the situation was worse in Chhattisgarh where eight projects covering 252 km are not getting bidders.
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December - 10 
Jharkhand Police says that Maoist leader Sushil Roy will be shifted to Jhargram in West Bengal once he returns to Giridih jail, reports The Times of India. The Maoist leader is undergoing cancer treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A
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Jharkhand Police says that Maoist leader Sushil Roy will be shifted to Jhargram in West Bengal once he returns to Giridih jail, reports The Times of India. The Maoist leader is undergoing cancer treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) under police custody in Delhi. Roy has been granted bail in all cases pending against him in Jharkhand. Roy was arrested from Midnapore in West Bengal on May 21, 2005, and was lodged at Chaibasa jail in Jharkhand due to security reasons. He was later shifted to Giridih jail."
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December - 10 
Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF), on December 10, decided to consult all political parties, civil societies and Church organizations to resolve the Naga political issue at a meeting that was billed as the last meeting of the JLF here in Chumukedima Pol
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Joint Legislators’ Forum (JLF), on December 10, decided to consult all political parties, civil societies and Church organizations to resolve the Naga political issue at a meeting that was billed as the last meeting of the JLF here in Chumukedima Police complex in Dimapur. JLF also decided to have its working committee meeting at the official residence of State Assembly speaker in Kohima at 11:30 a.m. on December 13, 2012.
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December - 10 
Maoists set ablaze a tractor engaged in road construction near Meharbada locality in Narayanpur District. Police said a group of six Maoists, in the guise of local villagers, reached the spot and set the vehicle on fire, in an apparent attempt to sta
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Maoists set ablaze a tractor engaged in road construction near Meharbada locality in Narayanpur District. Police said a group of six Maoists, in the guise of local villagers, reached the spot and set the vehicle on fire, in an apparent attempt to stall road construction.
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December - 10 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has taken strong exception to the summons being served to its leaders by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). In a joint meeting of its 'steering committee' and 'cabinet' on December
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has taken strong exception to the summons being served to its leaders by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). In a joint meeting of its 'steering committee' and 'cabinet' on December 10, the NSCN-IM termed the summons as "not only an insult to the Naga people but a naked assault on the successive Prime Ministers of India who have been consistently striving to bring about an honourable political solution to the more-than 15-years-long political negotiation." The outfit advised the Centre to restrain the "so-called" NIA officials from further damaging the hard-earned Naga peace process. If it doesn't do so, "it will be an indirect indication that the Centre is not interested in solving the problem and is trying to bind the Nagas under the Indian legal system against the spirit of peace process". Sources said the NIA has summoned some NSCN-IM leaders as part of its investigation into various militancy-related cases in the northeast. The outfit has been under ceasefire with the Centre since 1997 and is currently in a political dialogue to end the decades-old Naga insurgency.
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December - 10 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) said that the recent factional clashes and killings between the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and NSCN-K should not be termed as violation of Cease-fire Ground Rules (CFGR). In a statement, NSCN-K milit
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) said that the recent factional clashes and killings between the NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and NSCN-K should not be termed as violation of Cease-fire Ground Rules (CFGR). In a statement, NSCN-K military supervisor “lieutenant general” Niki Sumi stated that the recent spurt in factional violence was a result of “misadventures” of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi and that the NSCN-K had not violated any CFGR but had acted to thwart the “ill-intentions” of the rival group. The statement added that the actions of NSCN-K against NSCN-Khole-Kitovi should not be misinterpreted and treated as violation of CFGR as these incidents were a result of factional clashes.
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December - 10 
Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), under its new strategy, is providing advance training in cyber networking to more than 80 girls in the age group of 17 and 23 at its militant training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), so that the
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Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), under its new strategy, is providing advance training in cyber networking to more than 80 girls in the age group of 17 and 23 at its militant training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), so that they can collect vital information related to defence and security related matters, reports Hindustan Times on December 11. A senior army officer, while confirming the cyber training to girls, said that it was worrisome as these girls could be pushed to this side of border after arranging their marriages in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He further says, "In the past few months some militants, along with their Pakistani wives, have entered the country. These security agencies are not being given permission to quiz the women". It is also reported that these girls have already completed their training in handling grenades, small weapons, explosives, sabotage activities etc. It is worth mentioning here that, Ashiya, wife of Havildar Mohammed Sajjad of the Pakistan Army, resident of village Patni in the Jhelum area of PoK, during her interrogation and in a recorded statement, she had revealed that she was trained by the ISI in militancy-related activities and about 80 such girls were also getting training in the camps being run and financed by the ISI. She was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) near Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on November 13, 2008.
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December - 10 
Police arrested a dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist from Chotedonger area in Narayanpur District. Police said the arrested Maoist leader was wanted in connection with a number of criminal cases.
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Police arrested a dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist from Chotedonger area in Narayanpur District. Police said the arrested Maoist leader was wanted in connection with a number of criminal cases.
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December - 10 
Police arrested Basanta Ram, an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Rourkela in Sundargarh District on December 10, reports Odisha Reporter.
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Police arrested Basanta Ram, an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Rourkela in Sundargarh District on December 10, reports Odisha Reporter. Basanta allegedly demanded INR 300,000 from one foreign liquor shop at Nuagaon area in the District.
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December - 10 
Police arrested five Liberation Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres from the border area of Ri Bhoi District on December 10. The militants are identified as Lakman, Binakson Momin, Milestone Momin, Boro Momin and Sanjay Sangma. The militants were picked
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Police arrested five Liberation Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres from the border area of Ri Bhoi District on December 10. The militants are identified as Lakman, Binakson Momin, Milestone Momin, Boro Momin and Sanjay Sangma. The militants were picked up while they were distributing demand notes to quarry owners in areas around Pilangkata and Killing. Police also recovered demand notes from them. Lakman was involved in a shootout with the Police at Nongshram in West Khasi Hills District recently. On December 5, Police in West Khasi Hills rescued a businessman from Uttar Pradesh identified as Dinesh Dubey after a shootout with a group of LAEF militants. Dubey was abducted for ransom from Shahlang. The militants were arrested in a follow up action after the rescue of the businessman.
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December - 10 
Poonch’s Principal Sessions Judge Kishore Kumar acquitted an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Taj, in murder case as the prosecution failed to prove its case. According to the Police case, on June 7, 2004, Taj, along with five
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Poonch’s Principal Sessions Judge Kishore Kumar acquitted an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Taj, in murder case as the prosecution failed to prove its case. According to the Police case, on June 7, 2004, Taj, along with five-six other militants of the outfit barged into a house at Khaitan Draba and started indiscriminate firing on three Special Police Officers (SPOs), including Mushtaq Ahmed. In the firing, Mushtaq Ahmed died while as other two SPOs managed to escape from the house. Taj was arrested during the course of investigation.
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December - 10 
SFs have recovered five AK 47s, 35 pistols, 14 country-made rifles, 20 handmade guns, 363 rounds of ammunition of different types, 3.5 kilograms of Research and Development Explosives (RDX), 42 detonators, 37 grenades, three bombs, two Improvised Exp
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SFs have recovered five AK 47s, 35 pistols, 14 country-made rifles, 20 handmade guns, 363 rounds of ammunition of different types, 3.5 kilograms of Research and Development Explosives (RDX), 42 detonators, 37 grenades, three bombs, two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) s among others smaller weapons and bomb-making accessories from Bodoland Territorial Council areas (BTC) areas, State Forest Minister, Rokybul Islam informed the State Assembly, reports Times of India. Hussain said that 77 persons, including Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) administrator Mono Kumar Brahma, have been arrested for possessing illegal weapons, twelve of these arrested people are members of the Ranjan Daimari faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), one a cadre of the Muslim United Liberation Tiger of Assam (MULTA), and one a National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militant. Hussain stated that a total of 109 persons died in the recent wave of ethnic violence in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in July, August and November of which 28 were shot dead. He added that 78 of the dead were Bengali-speaking Muslims, 20 Bodos; two from other communities and nine persons are yet to be identified. "In the BTAD area, the Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB has about 150 cadres, the KLO has about 50 cadres and NSLA has about 125 active militants. In addition to this, there are three designated camps of the NDFB (Progressive)[Pro-Talks faction of NDFB], which has signed a ceasefire agreement with the Centre and the state government, sheltering 936 cadres,"
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December - 10 
six activists of Jammu Kashmir Peoples Freedom League (JKPFL), who were protesting against issues pertaining to human rights violations, were arrested from Press Colony area of Srinagar District as they tried to march towards the office of United Nat
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six activists of Jammu Kashmir Peoples Freedom League (JKPFL), who were protesting against issues pertaining to human rights violations, were arrested from Press Colony area of Srinagar District as they tried to march towards the office of United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). The protesters also raised anti-India slogans.
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December - 10 
State Government has tentatively projected to the Centre the requirement of additional 70 companies of Central paramilitary forces during the upcoming Assembly elections. A Government official said on December 10 that the demand for Central forces is
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State Government has tentatively projected to the Centre the requirement of additional 70 companies of Central paramilitary forces during the upcoming Assembly elections. A Government official said on December 10 that the demand for Central forces is more than the last Assembly elections due to the growing incidents of violence involving militants in Garo Hills. For the 2008 Assembly elections, the Government had sought 45 companies of additional Central paramilitary forces. However, at that point of time, Garo Hills was relatively peaceful as militant groups like GNLA and Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) were not in existence. Both the GNLA and ANVC-B were formed by the former leaders of parent organization, ANVC, under ceasefire since 2004. One company of Central paramilitary forces will consist of around 100 men and if the Centre sanctions the additional 70 companies of paramilitary forces, there will be 7,000 security men to maintain law and order during elections. However, the services of other security men and Police personnel, who are engaged in anti-insurgency operations, would not be used for election duty. The Home department along with the Election department is also preparing the exact number of hyper sensitive and sensitive polling stations in the State. Besides many parts of Garo Hills, there are vulnerable areas in Jaintia Hills and West Khasi Hills.
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December - 10 
suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants gave Police a slip before the latter conducted a raid at Dholo Katra Duwa, 5 kilometres from Dangar near Sohiong on December 10. The East Khasi Hills Superintendant of Police (SP), M Kharkrang
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suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants gave Police a slip before the latter conducted a raid at Dholo Katra Duwa, 5 kilometres from Dangar near Sohiong on December 10. The East Khasi Hills Superintendant of Police (SP), M Kharkrang said the militants who were taking shelter in a school fled from the scene before the Police reached the spot. However, Sudhir Ch Marak, father of one of the militants who gave assistance to the militants was arrested by Police.
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December - 10 
The call for shutdown by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) for December 10, against the life imprisonment awarded to two JKLF militants by a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court affected normal life in Jammu and K
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The call for shutdown by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) for December 10, against the life imprisonment awarded to two JKLF militants by a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court affected normal life in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Public transport shops and other business establishments remained closed. Majority of the educational institutions also remained closed, however, colleges remained open in view of the University Examinations.
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December - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire from a distance when a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers were on a routine patrolling
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire from a distance when a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers were on a routine patrolling in Chintalnar area in Sukma District, reported The Times of India on December 11. The Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire and there were no casualties reported.
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December - 10 
The Ministry of Home Affair has taken a serious note of the resignations of 127 Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) leaders and other public representatives under threat from the Maoists. “The Maoists are coalescing small
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The Ministry of Home Affair has taken a serious note of the resignations of 127 Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) leaders and other public representatives under threat from the Maoists. “The Maoists are coalescing smaller rebel groups with bigger ones and carrying out fresh recruitment in Gadchiroli area. In the last couple of months we have had good contacts with the Maoists and are giving them a tough fight,” said Pranay Sahay, Director General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). In the last three months, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had 10 encounters with the Maoists. The CRPF has deployed around 6,000 men in the state, including a battalion of the CoBRA commandos.
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December - 10 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 10, told the Supreme Court that bail should not be granted to persons engaged in circulating high value Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Pakistan as it amounted to an act of terror intended to de
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 10, told the Supreme Court that bail should not be granted to persons engaged in circulating high value Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Pakistan as it amounted to an act of terror intended to destabilize India's economy, reports The Times of India. NIA also equated FICN circulation as an offence under Section-15 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which means that grant of bail in such cases should be an exception rather than the rule. It said the network for smuggling FICN was seized from Chengamanadum Nadakkavu and Kochi (in Kerala), Bettiah and Raxaul (Bihar), Kolkata (West Bengal), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Nawanshehr (Punjab). An expert committee, which examined the fake currency, said, "The process of printing and paper make, both in FICN and legal tender of Pakistan, is same." The NIA said that the seized FICN was either smuggled directly from Pakistan or through transit routes like Nepal, Bangladesh and Dubai. The issue of distributing and smuggling of FICN is increasingly becoming a matter of grave concern for the investigating agencies.
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December - 10 
Unidentified militants on December 10 abducted two businessmen, identified as Dhrubo Umban (60) and Hemo Singpho, near Dwarmara Singpho Basti under Pengaree Police Station in Tinsukia District.
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Unidentified militants on December 10 abducted two businessmen, identified as Dhrubo Umban (60) and Hemo Singpho, near Dwarmara Singpho Basti under Pengaree Police Station in Tinsukia District.
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December - 10 
Unidentified militants opened fire and seriously injured a businessman, Birendra Bhakat, at Kachuagon Bazar under Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District.
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Unidentified militants opened fire and seriously injured a businessman, Birendra Bhakat, at Kachuagon Bazar under Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District.
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December - 10 
Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde has reiterated the stand on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) saying that it will not be withdrawn from Jammu and Kashmir until the situation in the State is completely peaceful. He said
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Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde has reiterated the stand on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) saying that it will not be withdrawn from Jammu and Kashmir until the situation in the State is completely peaceful. He said, "Infiltration has increased. That is our information. We are worried. We are watchful in all sectors. We are very careful. But no untoward incident has happened as far as infiltration is concerned”. He further stated, "It (AFSPA) cannot be withdrawn unless it (the State) is quite and calm."
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December - 10 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘Chairman’ R.K.Megan alias Sanayaima said that the Security Forces (SF) in Manipur have racism attitude while dealing with the people of Manipur, reports Kanglaonline. Megan also said that in the Regional Insti
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘Chairman’ R.K.Megan alias Sanayaima said that the Security Forces (SF) in Manipur have racism attitude while dealing with the people of Manipur, reports Kanglaonline. Megan also said that in the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) massacre, the security force involved sorted out people with mainland Indian looks and gunned down all the others indiscriminately. RIMS massacre refers to the killing of nine civilians, including MBBS student Momi Riba on January 7, 1995 in front of RIMS gate by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personals after unidentified militants opened fire on the SF personals. He said that the current conflict situation rising up amongst the different ethnic groups of Manipur is a deep rooted conspiracy of the Central Government and urged the people of all different communities to understand and stand united beyond the regime of Central Government’s ploy of divide and rule.
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December - 10 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 10 said that the State will not oppose the bail petition of ailing senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sushil Roy, reports The Hindu. “[Social activist and writer] Mahaswet
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 10 said that the State will not oppose the bail petition of ailing senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Sushil Roy, reports The Hindu. “[Social activist and writer] Mahasweta Devi has sent a mass petition in this matter — he is ailing... we wish well…. We will not oppose his bail petition, but it is for the courts now,” Banerjee said. Roy faces charge-sheets in four cases.
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December - 11 
A high explosive hand grenade was recovered from the heart of Tura main market sometime during the early hours of December 11. Speculation is rife that the attempt to create mayhem was undertaken either by the Garo National Liberation army (GNLA) or
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A high explosive hand grenade was recovered from the heart of Tura main market sometime during the early hours of December 11. Speculation is rife that the attempt to create mayhem was undertaken either by the Garo National Liberation army (GNLA) or the breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) though both the outfits denied involvement in the incident. The grenade, HE 35 explosive, was later diffused safely. No one has been arrested in this connection.
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December - 11 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sita Ram Salaam (20), was arrested from Nariya village forest area in Kondagaon District, during a joint search operation conducted by District Police and Chhattisgarh Armed F
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sita Ram Salaam (20), was arrested from Nariya village forest area in Kondagaon District, during a joint search operation conducted by District Police and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) on December 11.
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December - 11 
An activist of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) of Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, identified as Dumuri Miniaka (35), was arrested during a joint operation by the District Police and Ce
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An activist of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) of Narayanpatna block of Koraput District, identified as Dumuri Miniaka (35), was arrested during a joint operation by the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Bajragada area under Rayagada Police Station in Rayagada District on December 12, reports The Hindu. Dumuri, a resident of Narayanpatna area, was allegedly involved in the attack on the camp of a construction firm involved in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road construction work from Badacheka to Badamanedher on July 12, 2012.
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December - 11 
ANVC ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak said that Tura bazaar grenade incident of December 11 was a ‘well planned drama’. “Tura police is trying to create fear psychosis to disturb the festive mood of the people as it was a diffused grenade which was planted by
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ANVC ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak said that Tura bazaar grenade incident of December 11 was a ‘well planned drama’. “Tura police is trying to create fear psychosis to disturb the festive mood of the people as it was a diffused grenade which was planted by a ‘bihari’ to attract attention and instigate public against ANVC-B and GNLA,” he said.
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December - 11 
December 11 that close on the heels of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) refusing to append its signature on the extension of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, during a meeting held at New Delhi on December 5, insisting on a written assuranc
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December 11 that close on the heels of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) refusing to append its signature on the extension of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, during a meeting held at New Delhi on December 5, insisting on a written assurance that a political dialogue would be initiated soon, the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has decided to resume the public blockade from December 14. The public blockade was first imposed from November 17 to November 22 and was suspended after Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam convinced the KSDC that all efforts would be made to initiate a political dialogue under the SoO pact. Apart from imposing the public blockade along the major highways in the State, the KSDC has also decided to boycott the ASEAN car rally, which is scheduled to arrive at Moreh on December 15 morning. Also, the KSDC has claimed that major stakeholders in the neighboring State of Mizoram, including the Chief Minister and former Mizo National Front (MNF) activists are in favour of carving out a Kuki State in the present day Manipur.
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December - 11 
Five people were arrested in Chandni Chowk area of Kolkata along with FICN of face value INR two million seized from them .
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Five people were arrested in Chandni Chowk area of Kolkata along with FICN of face value INR two million seized from them .
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December - 11 
Four cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a raid in Koelibera and Bano Police Station areas under Koelibera Block in Simdega District on
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Four cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a raid in Koelibera and Bano Police Station areas under Koelibera Block in Simdega District on December 12, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees are identified as Kuldeep Bage, Gurcharan Singh, Shravan Singh and Sukhman Topno, who had been active in the District for long. Two country-made firearms, live cartridges, four mobile phones and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from their possession. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Prabhat Kumar, Bage, a native of Bano, is an accused in a double murder case of January 13, while Gurcharan and Shravan were from Koelibera, and Topno belonged to Basia.
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December - 11 
Karnataka is facing a new challenge of dealing with Cyber Crimes, with Bangalore continuing to see a rapid rise in the numbers in the past four years, reports The Times of India on December 12. According to sources, the State registered 26 Cyber Crim
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Karnataka is facing a new challenge of dealing with Cyber Crimes, with Bangalore continuing to see a rapid rise in the numbers in the past four years, reports The Times of India on December 12. According to sources, the State registered 26 Cyber Crimes in 2009, 144 in 2010, 240 in 2011 and 388 in 2012 till November-end. Bangalore topped the list with 268 Cyber Crimes reported till October 30, 2012. Bangalore registered 102 cases in 2010 and 178 cases in 2011. Udupi and Mysore came in second with 13 Cyber Crimes each. Meanwhile, the State Home Minister (HM), R. Ashoka, told the State Legislative Council on December 11 that the government had made it mandatory for all Cyber Cafes to register the names of visitors to their cafe and allow them to use computers after checking their ID cards and other details.
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December - 11 
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state unit, on December 11, expressed dismay over the “different positions” taken by JLF on the Naga political issue. In a statement issued by NCP state unit secretary (admin) Miathou Krose, state NCP president, Nei
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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state unit, on December 11, expressed dismay over the “different positions” taken by JLF on the Naga political issue. In a statement issued by NCP state unit secretary (admin) Miathou Krose, state NCP president, Neiba Ndang said that the July 19 JLF resolution was received with great expectations. However, he argued that after the JLF trips to Delhi, it was evident that all was not well even within the JLF. NCP also criticized Naga People’s Front legislators for “flatly” refusing to resign before the solution on the pretext that this might invite a president’s rule.
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December - 11 
Security Forces defused a cell-phone fitted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants under a culvert at Mandoora in the Tral area of Pulwama District on December 11.
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Security Forces defused a cell-phone fitted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants under a culvert at Mandoora in the Tral area of Pulwama District on December 11.
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December - 11 
State excise department personnel would finally be armed with rifles and sten gun supported by several rounds of live ammunitions following handing over of those guns and ammunition to officers in-charge of the department at its directorate on Decemb
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State excise department personnel would finally be armed with rifles and sten gun supported by several rounds of live ammunitions following handing over of those guns and ammunition to officers in-charge of the department at its directorate on December 10. The arms and ammunitions were purchased by the excise department from Police Headquarter, Kohima through State home department. This comes nearly after forty nine years of the establishment of excise department. Disclosing this to Nagaland Post, excise commissioner Maongwati Aier said, 47 rifles and 17 sten guns with 1000 live round of ammunitions were allotted to the State excise department for manning quarter guard in the directorate and interstate check gates – Khuzama and Newfield.
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December - 11 
The Andhra Pradesh Police arrested a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Peda Mallu Swami, a former dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ of a Local Guerrilla Squad of the erstwhile People’s War Group (PWG), in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, report
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The Andhra Pradesh Police arrested a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Peda Mallu Swami, a former dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ of a Local Guerrilla Squad of the erstwhile People’s War Group (PWG), in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, reported The Hindu on December 12. Swami belonged to the Chenchu tribe, had spread terror in the Veldurthy mandal (administrative unit) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, during 1999-2003 by taking part in ‘famine raids,’ when Palnadu uplands were ravaged by drought. He was allegedly involved in 21 criminal cases.
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December - 11 
The Andhra Pradesh State Government on December 11, permitted the intelligence department to hire a Mi-172 helicopter for anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation at a cost of INR 150 million per year, reports The Times of India. "
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The Andhra Pradesh State Government on December 11, permitted the intelligence department to hire a Mi-172 helicopter for anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation at a cost of INR 150 million per year, reports The Times of India. "Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has conveyed the approval for hiring one Mi-172 helicopter from Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. To optimise the use of the helicopter duly ensuring that the overall cost is limited to INR 150 million per year and that there shall be no extra demand on state budget,'' an order issued by the MHA said. The Mi-172 helicopter might be pressed into service in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB), which is still a Maoist-affected region in Andhra Pradesh. Using the helicopter, the anti-Maoist forces, mostly Greyhounds, might directly land at a specific location at a short notice after getting information about their movement.
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December - 11 
The Kurla Police Station in Mumbai that is probing a threat letter allegedly sent by Indian Mujahideen (IM) to a shop owner, Paras Gupta, owner of Deepak Farsan, found the threat letter's origin in Bangalore, reports The Times of India on December 12
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The Kurla Police Station in Mumbai that is probing a threat letter allegedly sent by Indian Mujahideen (IM) to a shop owner, Paras Gupta, owner of Deepak Farsan, found the threat letter's origin in Bangalore, reports The Times of India on December 12. A Police team is likely to leave for Bangalore for further investigation. Gupta had received the letter asking him to stop anti-Islam propaganda. The sender used the name of IM. However, it did not contain any of the outfit's symbols that it has been using in sending emails. "The letter was stamped in the Bangalore Post Office on December 4 and delivered to our office on December 7," said Gupta.
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December - 11 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, R.P.N. Singh, told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on December 11 that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Indian Mujahideen (IM), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) are
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, R.P.N. Singh, told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on December 11 that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Indian Mujahideen (IM), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) are interested in carrying out terrorist attacks in India but there are no inputs about the Taliban, reports The Deccan Herald. The Minister said "The central intelligence agencies have no specific inputs indicating (a) threat from Taliban." He further added that intelligence inputs show that the four groups, including LeT, have "abiding interest" in carrying out terrorist violence in India. Minister further said that some people abroad are sending money to "certain intermediaries" in Punjab to revive terrorism in the State
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December - 11 
United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed the Nagas to welcome the ASEAN Car Rally that is pasing through ‘Naga areas’ in the next few days time, reports NNN. UNC president L Adani and its general secretary Gaidon Kamei said the Nagas welcome the ASEAN
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United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed the Nagas to welcome the ASEAN Car Rally that is pasing through ‘Naga areas’ in the next few days time, reports NNN. UNC president L Adani and its general secretary Gaidon Kamei said the Nagas welcome the ASEAN Car Rally which is very important for the ASEAN countries. Apparently reacting to the proposed KSDC sponsored agitation, UNC president L Adani said, “The Nagas position is clear with regard to land and history.”
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December - 11 
United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) denies the arrest of one Wairokpam Roshan as a cadre of the outfit. A statement of the outfit has claimed that Wairokpam Roshan had retired from the outfit some 13 years back and has no relation whatsoever with t
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United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) denies the arrest of one Wairokpam Roshan as a cadre of the outfit. A statement of the outfit has claimed that Wairokpam Roshan had retired from the outfit some 13 years back and has no relation whatsoever with the outfit.
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December - 11 
Violating the ceasefire, Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on all forward Indian pickets in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said a group of militants was also trying to infilt
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Violating the ceasefire, Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on all forward Indian pickets in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said a group of militants was also trying to infiltrate into Indian Territory taking advantage of Pakistan firing. Official sources said Pakistani troops resumed firing on the Indian Army posts at 8.30pm. The firing was reported from more than half a dozen posts till 10.30pm. Pakistan Army also used heavy fire arms in targeting the posts on this side of the Line of Control (LoC). The Indian side retaliated to ensure that there was no infiltration by the militants under the cover of Pakistan firing. However, there was no report of any casualties or damage in the firing on Indian side.
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December - 12 
A ‘divisional commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was among three top militants killed in two separate incidents in Cherhar Tujar and Mundji areas of Sopore District on December 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified the dead ‘divisional comm
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A ‘divisional commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was among three top militants killed in two separate incidents in Cherhar Tujar and Mundji areas of Sopore District on December 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified the dead ‘divisional commander’ of LeT for North Kashmir as Pakistani national Abu Zarar. He was looking after Bandipora, Lolab and Sopore area of North Kashmir. The other two have been identified as a local militant Khitab of Kulgam district of South Kashmir and Pakistan national Yehya Khan of Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit. Three Army personnel also sustained injuries during the operations. Police said that two AK 47 rifles, 4 AK-47 magazines, one pistol, one magazines and one grenade have been recovered from the Mundji encounter site. The Security Forces (SFs) had condoned off the forest areas after receiving information about the presence of four militants. The hunt for the fourth militant, Fahadullah, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of LeT, is still going on. Fahadullah, reportedly, infiltrated into the Indian side in 2007 and graduated to the LeT ‘chief’ as the successive chiefs were killed over the years.
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December - 12 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Alwan Murmu, was arrested after an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel at Katinkel forest under
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A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Alwan Murmu, was arrested after an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel at Katinkel forest under Murhu Police Station in Khunti District on December 13, reports Business Standard. Three country-made rifles and 21 bullets were recovered from his possession. Murmu was wanted for the killing eight persons under six Police Stations.
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December - 12 
A team of Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified Takheilambam Shohadeba alias Bikesh Singh, from Kanglapat opposite high court at around 2:20 pm on December 12. According to a Police release, he dis
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A team of Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified Takheilambam Shohadeba alias Bikesh Singh, from Kanglapat opposite high court at around 2:20 pm on December 12. According to a Police release, he disclosed that he joined KCP in the month of October 2012. He was assigned to serve demand letters to general public, Government employees and businessman for the party fund. One mobile handset was seized from his possession.
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December - 12 
Acting on a tip-off, two persons were arrested after Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 600,000 was recovered from their possession at Baishnab Nagar near Farakka in Malda District on December 13, reports Business Standard. Accor
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Acting on a tip-off, two persons were arrested after Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 600,000 was recovered from their possession at Baishnab Nagar near Farakka in Malda District on December 13, reports Business Standard. According to Police, the duo had entered the country from Bangladesh through a non-fenced stretch of the border.
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December - 12 
Assam Director-General of Police (DGP) when asked about nature of the Bodo-Muslim violence that rocked the State from July this year termed it as ethnic and not communal violence, reports The Telegraph. DGP, J.N. Choudhury on December 12 said, “It is
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Assam Director-General of Police (DGP) when asked about nature of the Bodo-Muslim violence that rocked the State from July this year termed it as ethnic and not communal violence, reports The Telegraph. DGP, J.N. Choudhury on December 12 said, “It is not communal violence but ethnic violence”. He said the violence in BTAD [Bodoland Territorial Administrated District] was between Bodos and another community. Other ethnic communities like the Koch Rajbongshis and Bengalis were not involved. “Therefore, it was noted under the category ethnic violence.”
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December - 12 
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced in Kolkata on December 12, that the State would deploy “village police” in every village of the State’s Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Jangalmahal region, reports The Hindu. Emphasising
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced in Kolkata on December 12, that the State would deploy “village police” in every village of the State’s Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Jangalmahal region, reports The Hindu. Emphasising the need for the modernisation of the Police Force, Banerjee also proposed that Police personnel over the age of 50 years could apply for retirement in favour of a job being given to a family member.
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December - 12 
Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of breach of Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistan Rangers. He said that the people residing along borders have to bear the brunt of CFA violat
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of breach of Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) by Pakistan Rangers. He said that the people residing along borders have to bear the brunt of CFA violations. He further said, "I would urge the central leadership to take up the issue of violation of ceasefire with Pakistan to ensure peace and tranquillity along the Line of Control (LoC) and at borders (IB)".
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December - 12 
Churachandpur-based Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), which is demanding a separate "Kuki state" in Manipur, has claimed that key stakeholders in neighboring Mizoram, including chief minister Lalthanhawla and former Mizo National Front (MNF) activi
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Churachandpur-based Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC), which is demanding a separate "Kuki state" in Manipur, has claimed that key stakeholders in neighboring Mizoram, including chief minister Lalthanhawla and former Mizo National Front (MNF) activists, are supporting the demand, reports The Times of India on December 13. During their recent Mizoram tour, KSDC leaders met former Mizo National Front (MNF) activists and key leaders of Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA), KSDC information secretary George Guite said. "Recognizing the Kukis contribution and immense support during the MNF movement before the Mizo Accord was signed, our Mizo brothers also expressed their desire to support our movement to create a separate Kuki land," added Guite. The KSDC encompasses Kuki areas covering more than half of Manipur's territory spread over five hill districts in its proposed map of "Kuki state" covering Churachandpur, Chandel, and Sadar Hills in Senapati and large chunks of land in Tamenglong and Ukhrul Districts even as the Nagas and majoritiy Meities continued to oppose sharply the demand for a separate Kuki State . Stating that Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zomi is the second largest community linguistically in the northeast after Assamese, the KSDC said its proposed map also covers 350 Kuki villages evicted during what it termed as Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)-led Kuki genocide in the Nineties.
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December - 12 
Hours before Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, arrives in India, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde, while giving an interview to CNN-IBN on December 12 said that Pakistan's action against Hafiz Saeed and other Nov
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Hours before Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, arrives in India, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA), Sushil Kumar Shinde, while giving an interview to CNN-IBN on December 12 said that Pakistan's action against Hafiz Saeed and other November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks accused and voice samples in the case will be discussed during Malik’s visit to India. He added that Pakistan should hand over the conspirators to India.
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December - 12 
Imphal West Police commandos on December 12 at around 8:20 am arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irom Pathou alias Berbek Singh from Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, said a Police release. He disclosed that he
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Imphal West Police commandos on December 12 at around 8:20 am arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as Irom Pathou alias Berbek Singh from Pishumthong Oinam Leikai, said a Police release. He disclosed that he joined PREPAK organisation in October, 2011 through one Maimu of Pangei and was working under his command, the release said and added that he was assigned to serve demand letters to general public, Government employees and businessmen for party fund of PREPAK.
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December - 12 
In the District, FICN with a face value of INR 300,000 was recovered from a person at Englishbazar area near Malda headquarters. One person was arrested in this connection.
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In the District, FICN with a face value of INR 300,000 was recovered from a person at Englishbazar area near Malda headquarters. One person was arrested in this connection.
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December - 12 
In view of the upcoming Assembly election in Meghalaya, the Border Security Force (BSF) has strengthened its vigil along the Indo-Bangla border. BSF PRO Ravi Gandhi, on December 12, said that the force has strengthened its deployment along the border
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In view of the upcoming Assembly election in Meghalaya, the Border Security Force (BSF) has strengthened its vigil along the Indo-Bangla border. BSF PRO Ravi Gandhi, on December 12, said that the force has strengthened its deployment along the border to prevent any untoward incident during the election. With elections slated for February-March next, activities of militant outfits in Garo Hills seems to be on the rise and the BSF is taking precautions to ensure that militants hiding in Bangladesh do not cross over to India, Gandhi said. It may be mentioned that altogether 443 kilometers of Indo-Bangla border within the Meghalaya sector is manned by nine battalions of BSF.
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December - 12 
Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) to revoke its decision to boycott the ASEAN car rally, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has said that the State Government will put into force all possible measures to make the rally a success. Even as the car rally
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Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) to revoke its decision to boycott the ASEAN car rally, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has said that the State Government will put into force all possible measures to make the rally a success. Even as the car rally is scheduled to reach Moreh (Chandel District) in the morning of December 15, KSDC had announced to impose indefinite public blockade with effect from the evening of December 14. Regarding Kuki State demand, Gaikhangam said it has been mentioned in the ground rules of the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) involving State and Cental Governments and Kuki militant groups that it is not permissible to create a separate Kuki State carving out some portion from the present Manipur State which would lead to breaking up territorial boundary of the State. The Deputy Chief Minister said that he is clueless why KSDC has taken the decision to block the car rally at a time when modalities for peace talks with SoO groups and KSDC are being chalked out. The peace parley is scheduled to be started after the ongoing Parliament session, he added. Urging the KSDC to revoke its decision, the Deputy Chief Minister said that blocking of road would become an anti-people movement as the festive season of Christmas is coming.
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December - 12 
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and advisor sericulture and cooperation, Azheto Zhimomi, on December 12, said state legislators would not resign from their positions till the Government of India comes up with an alternative arrangement to solve
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Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and advisor sericulture and cooperation, Azheto Zhimomi, on December 12, said state legislators would not resign from their positions till the Government of India comes up with an alternative arrangement to solve the Naga political issue. He said Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) members, cutting across political lines formed the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) and decided to facilitate “peace and solution” as desired by the Nagas. Also, 4 Ghaspani-I Assembly Constituency (AC) MLA, Y Hewoto Awomi, on December 11, said Congress party at AC level was in full support of the efforts taken by Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) for resolving the Naga political issue. He however said party was even ready to face election if at all election was to be held.
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December - 12 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on December 12 released three persons, including two timber merchants, who were abducted by the outfit from Mamit district on November 25.
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on December 12 released three persons, including two timber merchants, who were abducted by the outfit from Mamit district on November 25.
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December - 12 
NSCN-IM, Angami Region, while conveying best wishes to the people within its jurisdiction on the festive season, has requested well-wishers, Government servants, contractors & suppliers and businessmen not to entertain any donations/contribution note
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NSCN-IM, Angami Region, while conveying best wishes to the people within its jurisdiction on the festive season, has requested well-wishers, Government servants, contractors & suppliers and businessmen not to entertain any donations/contribution note.
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December - 12 
On December 12 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) deputy kilonser (minister), ministry of internal security, Shongshan battalion, Konyak region, Alem’s house was allegedly raided by the 6 Assam Rifles (AR). A license
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On December 12 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) deputy kilonser (minister), ministry of internal security, Shongshan battalion, Konyak region, Alem’s house was allegedly raided by the 6 Assam Rifles (AR). A licensed 2.5 revolver and 9mm pistol cartridges were taken away by the AR.
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December - 12 
People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) stated that the alarming influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh to the State has become a serious threat to the security of the country, reports The Sentinel reports on December 12.
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People’s Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) stated that the alarming influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh to the State has become a serious threat to the security of the country, reports The Sentinel reports on December 12. PJACBM further stated that the country needs to take effective measure to detect and deport the Bangladeshis; illegally occupying lands of the indigenous people.PJACBM is advocating the creation of Bodoland state and expediting peace talks with Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF).Earlier, PJACBM had imposed an 72-hour economic blockade from December 10, which affected the movement of vehicles on National Highway 31 (C) in Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts.
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December - 12 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1.45 million on December 12, at forward village of Kharkola in RS Pura sector in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. Packets containing the notes were recovere
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1.45 million on December 12, at forward village of Kharkola in RS Pura sector in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. Packets containing the notes were recovered near the International Border (IB). Sources said that the packets might have been thrown from across the border by Pakistan Rangers or militants and/or narcotics smugglers. The notes were in the denomination of INR 500 and INR 1000. No arrest has been made so far in this regard.
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December - 12 
The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) asserted in a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on December 13, reports Nagaland Post. The memorandum was submitted reiterating KSDC’s demand for initiating a political dialogue on the
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The Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) asserted in a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on December 13, reports Nagaland Post. The memorandum was submitted reiterating KSDC’s demand for initiating a political dialogue on the creation of a Kuki state by carving out Kuki dominated areas out of Manipur.
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December - 12 
Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde said that Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) and LeT outfits remain to be the dominant militant groups operating in parts of Jammu and Kashmir despite improvement situation, reports the Times of India. He
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Union Minister for Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde said that Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) and LeT outfits remain to be the dominant militant groups operating in parts of Jammu and Kashmir despite improvement situation, reports the Times of India. He said these outfits were mostly operating from Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama districts in Kashmir and Poonch, Ramban and Rajouri in Jammu region.
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December - 13 
A group of 26 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Muzaffarpur Zone, Gupteshwar Pandey, at the Zila (District) School campus on December 13, reports The Times of Indi
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A group of 26 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Muzaffarpur Zone, Gupteshwar Pandey, at the Zila (District) School campus on December 13, reports The Times of India. It is learnt that 20 of the Maoists were from Muzaffarpur District, three from Darbhanga, two from Sitamarhi and one from East Champaran, but none from Sheohar District, which is said to be completely in the grip of the Maoists for over a decade. One of the former area commanders of the Maoists, Lalanji, who had led the surrender of 23 Maoists in March, 2011, assured the public that more than 100 Maoists would be motivated to surrender and then one Bhulan Paswan from Darbhanga, who surrendered on December 13, assured that all the Maoists of North Bihar would lay down their arms soon.
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December - 13 
According to a report in The Times of India on December 13, Panchayat (local-self government institution) representatives in Jharkhand are on the target list of Maoists as a number of them are alleged sympathisers of different rebel outfits or involv
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According to a report in The Times of India on December 13, Panchayat (local-self government institution) representatives in Jharkhand are on the target list of Maoists as a number of them are alleged sympathisers of different rebel outfits or involved in liasoning. Police sources said the problem is very serious in Gumla, Simdega, East and West Singhbhum and Latehar Districts. Inspector General of Police (IGP), S.N. Pradhan and Jharkhand Police Spokesperson commenting on the matter said "There was some information that some elected representatives were being targeted for their alleged involvement in liaison activities, but the main reason they are in the crosshairs is their sympathy towards a particular outfit. We would suggest the elected representatives not to have any sympathy for any particular group. I am sure this will solve the problem to a large extent as most killings are due to group rivalry."
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December - 13 
Coordination Committee on International Border (CCIB) spokesperson, GH Kharshonlor, on December 13, alleged that the implementing agency of Indo Bangla border fencing MBCC is violating the State Government order with regards to border fencing. He sai
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Coordination Committee on International Border (CCIB) spokesperson, GH Kharshonlor, on December 13, alleged that the implementing agency of Indo Bangla border fencing MBCC is violating the State Government order with regards to border fencing. He said that the State Government in the year 2007 had issued an order to keep the border fencing in abeyance along the Khasi Jaintia sector of Indo Bangla border. “However, the NBCC is constructing border fencing in Kuliang which is a total violation of the State Government directives,” he said. It is learnt that a committee of the State Government later issued an order where fencing from Pillar No 1334-1338 was allowed but however the NBCC is carrying out border fencing work in an area where the Government has kept the border fencing in abeyance, informed Kharshonlor. Out of the 443-kilometer stretch of the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya, 230 kilometers have been fenced while work is going on in 110 kilometer while in the remaining portion the fencing work has not been taken up yet due to the opposition.
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December - 13 
December 13 that in what is most likely to raise public anger during the upcoming festive season, the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a bandh (shut down strike) in the Garo Hills region just when Christma
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December 13 that in what is most likely to raise public anger during the upcoming festive season, the breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a bandh (shut down strike) in the Garo Hills region just when Christmas is round the corner. The outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Mokosh Marak issued a communiqué to The Shillong Times mentioning that December 20 would be a day of closure in observance for those who fought and laid down their lives for the protection of the Garos. No militant group from Garo Hills has ever called for a shutdown during the festive season.
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December - 13 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle during a raid on a Maoist’s training camp in Bande forest area of Kanker District on December 14, reports The Hindu. “The body of one Maois
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle during a raid on a Maoist’s training camp in Bande forest area of Kanker District on December 14, reports The Hindu. “The body of one Maoist was recovered, while bodies of seven others must have been carried away by their colleagues,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Bhagat said, adding that nine guerrillas (cadres), including four in uniform, were arrested after a prolonged encounter.
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December - 13 
Even though New Delhi has intimated to the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) officially, on December 13, in written assurance to begin a political dialogue, no invitation has come from the Government till December 14 to sign for the extension of Suspe
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Even though New Delhi has intimated to the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) officially, on December 13, in written assurance to begin a political dialogue, no invitation has come from the Government till December 14 to sign for the extension of Suspension of Operation (SoO). The SoO term between the Government and the KNO had expired on November 22. The KNO had refused to sign for the next extension of SoO term during the meeting in New Delhi on December 5 saying unless a written assurance was given by the Government in written to begin a political dialogue it would not sign. As of now, the KNO has not abrogated the SoO nor has it signed for the extension. SoO was first signed seven years ago but till date no political dialogue has begun albeit there have been periodical ‘tripartite’ meetings involving the KNO, the Manipur government and the Centre.
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December - 13 
Following a severe reprimand by Bombay High Court (HC), the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, J.S. Banthia, has issued a circular directing all government departments to fill up the vacancies by December 31, reports The Times of India on December 14.
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Following a severe reprimand by Bombay High Court (HC), the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, J.S. Banthia, has issued a circular directing all government departments to fill up the vacancies by December 31, reports The Times of India on December 14. As the HC had also directed the government to fill posts in tribal-dominated talukas (administrative unit) of Melghat, Chikhaldara and Dharni in Amravati District within two weeks, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned officials to complete the formalities for these talukas by December 15. Banthia warned that if the posts in administrative departments were not filled up within the stipulated time, then the Secretary of the department concerned would be held responsible. The circular directed the administrative departments to immediately fill up Class A and B (gazetted) officers' posts in Naxalite-Left Wing Extremist (LWE) affected areas.
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December - 13 
In a separate search operation, SFs recovered explosives from a dump in the Bimagunda forests in Kanker District, reports NDTV. "The Police found a Maoist camp while cordoning off the forests near Bimagunda village, but the rebels had already left th
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In a separate search operation, SFs recovered explosives from a dump in the Bimagunda forests in Kanker District, reports NDTV. "The Police found a Maoist camp while cordoning off the forests near Bimagunda village, but the rebels had already left the place," Bhagat said. Explosives, uniforms and other materials left behind were recovered, he added.
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December - 13 
In a suspected case of child recruitment in militant organisations, two boys in their early teens have reportedly gone missing from their respective homes, reports The Sangai Express. Soibam Surjakanta (13) and Thounaojam Birjit alias Babloo (13) fai
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In a suspected case of child recruitment in militant organisations, two boys in their early teens have reportedly gone missing from their respective homes, reports The Sangai Express. Soibam Surjakanta (13) and Thounaojam Birjit alias Babloo (13) failed to return after leaving their homes since November 28 and 29 respectively. A sit in protest was staged on December 13 demanding the safe and immediate release of the two boys.
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December - 13 
Nagaland Chief minister Neiphiu Rio, when drawn to the issue of Joint Legislative Forum (JLF) resolution said, “we will stand by what are committed” and added that till solution comes “we are prepared for it”. Rio said this during an informal interac
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Nagaland Chief minister Neiphiu Rio, when drawn to the issue of Joint Legislative Forum (JLF) resolution said, “we will stand by what are committed” and added that till solution comes “we are prepared for it”. Rio said this during an informal interaction with media persons during the combined pre- Christmas celebration at Convention centre Kohima on December 13.
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December - 13 
Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), K V Pusa, on December 13, said that the ongoing Naga political talk was on the “right track” but expressed apprehension that certain forces would try to sa
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Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), K V Pusa, on December 13, said that the ongoing Naga political talk was on the “right track” but expressed apprehension that certain forces would try to sabotage the process. Pusa pointed out that both the Government of India and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) engaged in a dialogue for the last 15 years were committed and sincere to resolve the Naga political issue. He urged the people to extend cooperation while hammering out a solution which would be honourable and acceptable to all sections of Naga people.
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December - 13 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, in a press release, condemned the incident and claimed that one “Naga Army” personnel was shot at by NSCN-K cadres. It said it was third attempt on the life of the same person.
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi, in a press release, condemned the incident and claimed that one “Naga Army” personnel was shot at by NSCN-K cadres. It said it was third attempt on the life of the same person.
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December - 13 
On December 13 that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has called off its proposed indefinite ‘public blockade’ following a written assurance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for political dialogue with the Kuki National Organization (KNO)
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On December 13 that the Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) has called off its proposed indefinite ‘public blockade’ following a written assurance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for political dialogue with the Kuki National Organization (KNO). According to a release of the committee, “The Kuki State Demand Committee appreciates that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India have written to the Chief Secretary of Manipur (vide 9/7/2004-T, 13 Dec 2012, North Block, New Delhi) that following the Parliament Session an official of suitable seniority from MHA would be arriving at Imphal to work out the modalities for political dialogue with KNO for the formation of Kuki State.” “Based on the information conveyed to us by LM Khaute, ADGP, quoting letter from Devesh Dayal, Jt Secy Home, Govt of Manipur (No 2/8(1)/2010-H/L&O(KSDC)Pt., 13 Dec 2012, Imphal), KSDC would be glad to abandon our plan to blockade the ASEAN Car Rally, intended to start from 5 PM Friday 14, December 2012.” “However, KSDC would hope that the state Govt. of Manipur, henceforth, would co-operate (as KSDC have on this occasion) with the initiative of MHA to begin political dialogue rather than raise hurdles, such as the ‘territorial integrity of Manipur’. In a mature and meaningful dialogue, transparency, plus exploration of all avenues and options, albeit within the Constitution of India must be the premise for dialogue to arrive at an amicable political solution.”
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December - 13 
one person was injured in Kohima when three gunmen, purportedly belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), fired at one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre at Mohon Khola at around 2:30 pm on December 13. According to Kohima Police
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one person was injured in Kohima when three gunmen, purportedly belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), fired at one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre at Mohon Khola at around 2:30 pm on December 13. According to Kohima Police sources, the victim identified as Kudam Kumar (22), a trader, was rushed to Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima with chest injury. Kumar, a salesman in a shop dealing in car accessories at Mohon Khola, was reportedly nearby the site when three gunmen shot four to five rounds at him. Police sources said empty shells of .32 calibers were also recovered from the site of the incident.
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December - 13 
Senior Congress and tea tribe leaders are going to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Home Minister and Sonia Gandhi in coming days and seek their help in checking inroads of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) into tea gardens, reports Ti
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Senior Congress and tea tribe leaders are going to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Home Minister and Sonia Gandhi in coming days and seek their help in checking inroads of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) into tea gardens, reports Times of India reports on December 14. Parliamentary secretary for labour and employment and Congress legislator Raju Sahu said, "Inhabited by people of the tea tribe community, tea garden areas in the state have become fertile grounds for growth of Maoists. If we cannot stop this right now, we would soon reach a point of no return." Sahu added, "The Maoists have already made preliminary ground work in tea gardens. It is not easy to distinguish between an Adivasi of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand or West Bengal.
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December - 13 
State Deputy Chief Minister had also called a press conference at his office on December 13 evening saying that the KSDC would be calling off the blockade along the highways especially the blockade on ASEAN car rally.
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State Deputy Chief Minister had also called a press conference at his office on December 13 evening saying that the KSDC would be calling off the blockade along the highways especially the blockade on ASEAN car rally.
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December - 13 
The Cabinet Committee on Security on December 13 cleared a USD 390 million proposal to upgrade the country’s coastal security, which involves buying additional patrol vessels and improving the radar network, reports defensenews.com. Under the plan, f
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The Cabinet Committee on Security on December 13 cleared a USD 390 million proposal to upgrade the country’s coastal security, which involves buying additional patrol vessels and improving the radar network, reports defensenews.com. Under the plan, five offshore patrol vessels would be acquired by the Indian Coast Guard. The Coastal Surveillance Network will consist of a chain of static radar and electro-optic sensors at 84 remote sites along the coast, including the island territories, to detect movement of suspicious vessels. The Coast Guard is also acquiring 20 fast patrol vehicles, 41 interceptor boats, 12 coastal surveillance aircraft (Dorniers), and seven off-shore patrol vehicles.
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December - 13 
The Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other Security Forces (SF) arrested 59 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] in 2012 so far, reports The Times of India on December 14. The arrests include Comm
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The Ranchi District Police of Jharkhand along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other Security Forces (SF) arrested 59 Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] in 2012 so far, reports The Times of India on December 14. The arrests include Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres, including sub-zonal and zonal ‘commanders’. Commenting on the arrests, Ranchi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Saket Kumar Singh said "The arrests have been a result of a collective effort by the entire team." A total of 10 rifles, 18 guns and five powerful can bombs have been seized from rebels this year (2012), along with detonators, ammonium nitrate, boosters and live cartridges. The huge cache of explosives that Police recovered was enough to blow up a large part of the State capital, Ranchi. The prized catches of the year include the arrest of Dhneshwar Yadav alias Kargil Yadav, a ‘zonal commander’ of PLFI with six rifles, two revolvers and hundreds of bullets from Mahuazari village. He was arrested along with six members- Mohan Ram alias Machhar, Varun Yadav, Prem Yadav, Pintu Oraon, Vijay Oraon and Sanjeev Oraon. Of the 59 arrests, around 40 percent of the arrests have been made from Bundu, Tamar, Namkum, Itki, Bero, Lapung Silli and Mandar. A total of 69 LWEs were arrested in 2011.
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December - 13 
Union Minister of State for Finance, Namo Narain Meena, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) said that Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) may impact inflation, Financial Express reports on December 14. He commented, "
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Union Minister of State for Finance, Namo Narain Meena, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) said that Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) may impact inflation, Financial Express reports on December 14. He commented, "The Reserve Bank of India [RBI] has informed that the presence of large number of counterfeit notes may impact inflation and can be used for anti-national activities.” He, however, said no estimate of FICNs in circulation was available. The Minister further said the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has informed that an intelligence body to track the source and origin of FICN has been formed. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been empowered to investigate and prosecute such offences to deal with the menace.
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December - 13 
United Naga Council (UNC) has told the gathering at Siangai Namdai under Loktak Project on December 13 that the world is wondering on the contradictory activities of the State Government of Manipur. As part of its awareness campaign on the Naga issue
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United Naga Council (UNC) has told the gathering at Siangai Namdai under Loktak Project on December 13 that the world is wondering on the contradictory activities of the State Government of Manipur. As part of its awareness campaign on the Naga issue, the UNC leaders said the Government of Manipur is one Government that does not like peace as it opposes the cease fire and in the same time it also opposes the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
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December - 14 
arrested a person, identified as Khudus Ali (25), a resident of New Ghat in Dhubri District, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 34,000.
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arrested a person, identified as Khudus Ali (25), a resident of New Ghat in Dhubri District, along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 34,000.
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December - 14 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) removed three of its oldest bunkers from Amira Kadal, Batamaloo, and Bagihas areas of Srinagar (Srinagar District). The bunker was set up there in early 1990 as the militancy surfaced. Deputy Inspector General (DIG
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) removed three of its oldest bunkers from Amira Kadal, Batamaloo, and Bagihas areas of Srinagar (Srinagar District). The bunker was set up there in early 1990 as the militancy surfaced. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CRPF, north Srinagar, P K Pandey said that eight sections of CRPF were relocated after the removal of the bunkers. He further observed that 22 more such bunkers would be removed in near future. According to police records around 39 have been removed since November 2010.
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December - 14 
Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on December 14 said that notwithstanding Bangladeshi Security Forces crackdown on separatist outfits from India’s northeast, their camps still exist in Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post. “At present, there are about 20-22
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Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on December 14 said that notwithstanding Bangladeshi Security Forces crackdown on separatist outfits from India’s northeast, their camps still exist in Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post. “At present, there are about 20-22 camps belonging to State based militants in various parts of Bangladesh,” Sarkar. Sarkar also said that some National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, led by Suren Debbarma, were trying to enter into the state from Bangladesh to create troubles before the assembly elections, scheduled to be held in February 2013. Sarkar further demanded deployment of more Border Security Force (BSF) troopers along the India-Bangladesh border, and urged the local people, BSF and Tripura States Rifle personnel to work in coordination to curb the terrorism in the State. Sarkar referring to intelligence inputs said that six to seven camps were recently built by leader of the NLFT, Suren Debbarma at Ayoddhyanagar of Khagraceri District of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh adds NitiCentral.
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December - 14 
Isak Chishi Swu on December 14 said that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been waiting for a “positive response” from the Government of India now since both the parties had on July 18, 2011 agreed to appreciate the complexities of each other’s position
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Isak Chishi Swu on December 14 said that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has been waiting for a “positive response” from the Government of India now since both the parties had on July 18, 2011 agreed to appreciate the complexities of each other’s position and thrash out a settlement despite ups and down.
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December - 14 
Move to overrun Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi’s (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) designated camp at Ghukiye village in Zunheboto District, heavily armed NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres attacked the camp resulting in exchange of gun-fire on
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Move to overrun Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi’s (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) designated camp at Ghukiye village in Zunheboto District, heavily armed NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres attacked the camp resulting in exchange of gun-fire on December 14. According to sources, the NSCN-K’s attempt was unsuccessful following the intervention of Assam Rifles (AR) personnel who reportedly fired back on the attackers. No lives were lost during the seven-hour exchange of fire that began before 4 am. However, an NSCN-K cadre, identified as “second lieutenant” Azheto sustained serious injury when the mortar intended to be fired on the camp hit him accidentally. NSCN-K 7th Battalion camp commander ‘Colonel’ Akaho said the camp could have been overrun had not the AR intervened.
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December - 14 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has pleaded before the court for granting pardon to Samir Ahmed, an accused in the multi-crore Dima Hasao funds diversion scam, after he expressed his willingness to turn approver, reports The Telegraph. Ahmed is o
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has pleaded before the court for granting pardon to Samir Ahmed, an accused in the multi-crore Dima Hasao funds diversion scam, after he expressed his willingness to turn approver, reports The Telegraph. Ahmed is one of the 16 persons chargsheeted by the NIA in this case, which was registered in connection with diversion of government funds meant for development of the area under North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) to the coffers of the Joel Gorlosa faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-J)/ Black Widow (BW).
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December - 14 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi has claimed that around 70 NSCN-K cadres in full combat uniform attacked Ghukiye designated camp “in connivance” with AR personnel. However, when contacted, NSCN-K source pointed out that the incident was the fallout of a “raid” con
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi has claimed that around 70 NSCN-K cadres in full combat uniform attacked Ghukiye designated camp “in connivance” with AR personnel. However, when contacted, NSCN-K source pointed out that the incident was the fallout of a “raid” conducted in response to “constant harassing threat” by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadres to attack NSCN-K’s Suruhuto designated camp. The source claimed that “KK band” (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) went to the extent of issuing “annoying intimidation” that its cadres would “capture” the Suruhuto camp and “celebrate” Christmas there.
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December - 14 
on December 14 that there is strong possibility of the ongoing parleys between the Government of India and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) culminating with the Sixth Schedule offer to the latter. According to an inform
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on December 14 that there is strong possibility of the ongoing parleys between the Government of India and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) culminating with the Sixth Schedule offer to the latter. According to an informed source, the Centre had asked Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh if he or the State Government has any reservation on the proposal to offer Sixth Schedule to the NSCN-IM as a solution to the decades old Naga political issue.
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December - 14 
one trader, identified as Anwar Hussain (27) of Hatisila in East Garo Hills, was abducted in the morning of December 14 from near Rongsai in East Khasi Hills by four suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. According to the Police, a
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one trader, identified as Anwar Hussain (27) of Hatisila in East Garo Hills, was abducted in the morning of December 14 from near Rongsai in East Khasi Hills by four suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. According to the Police, an operation has already been launched to trace the abducted businessman.
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December - 14 
Pakistan Federal Minister of Interior A Rehman Malik on December 14 defended Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘founder’ and Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, reports Economic Times. He stated that, "I have no love lost for Saeed...I have arr
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Pakistan Federal Minister of Interior A Rehman Malik on December 14 defended Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘founder’ and Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, reports Economic Times. He stated that, "I have no love lost for Saeed...I have arrested him three times in the past but courts punished me for lack of evidence… Terrorism is horrible...we want no 26/11 attacks, we want no Samjhauta bomb blast...we want no Babri Masjid demolition. Non-state actors are involved. Terrorists are there on the other part of the border and this part of the border”. Earlier, upon his arrival at the Delhi International Airport when Malik was asked Kargil martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia's death due to torture by Pakistan Army; he said he was unsure if Kalia died "of a bullet or weather." While, responding to questions on Rehman Malik's visit to India, India’s External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid commented, "We have seen a little movement as far as the accountability of Mumbai attacks 2008 is concerned….We have reports that evidence given in the court in the trial is indicative of some transparency and acceptance of what happened….And now how they will describe it as non-state actors or state actors but there is certainly more information which is coming through official channels”, reports Sahara Samay.
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December - 14 
Pakistan violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) resorted to heave firing at various forward posts in Krishna Ghati in Poonch District along the LoC. The SFs retaliated only to ensure that militants do not manage to infiltrate into the Indian side un
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Pakistan violating the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) resorted to heave firing at various forward posts in Krishna Ghati in Poonch District along the LoC. The SFs retaliated only to ensure that militants do not manage to infiltrate into the Indian side under the cover of Pakistan firing. No casualties or damages were reported in the firing.
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December - 14 
Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a conglomeration of non-Bodo organizations, raised the demand for review of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Accord in front of the assembly complex, reports Times of India. SJSS leaders claimed that un
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Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a conglomeration of non-Bodo organizations, raised the demand for review of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Accord in front of the assembly complex, reports Times of India. SJSS leaders claimed that unless the accord is reviewed and amended, conflict in Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) will persist and security of non-Bodos living in the area will always be at stake.
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 arrested two United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA) militants, identified as Khupkhan Siam (48) and Thanglun Zou (24), near Dilai in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one G-3 rifle, two gren
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 arrested two United Kukigram Defense Army (UKDA) militants, identified as Khupkhan Siam (48) and Thanglun Zou (24), near Dilai in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one G-3 rifle, two grenades, a cash amount of INR 40,000 and one Maruti Swift car from the duo. The amount of INR 40,000 was given to the accused by the ‘chairman’ of UKDA. Further, the arrested person Siam is a relative of UKDA ‘chairman’ Peter Haokip and he brought the arms and ammunition for selling to some underground outfit at INR 200,000 cost.
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 reportedly foiled an infiltration bid in Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar area along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports Kashmir Times. Sources said that SFs noticed suspicious movement of a group of
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 reportedly foiled an infiltration bid in Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar area along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports Kashmir Times. Sources said that SFs noticed suspicious movement of a group of heavily armed intruders between forward posts Chajja Maan and Dogra in the sector. The militants were challenged and fired upon forcing them to flee back. However, there was no retaliatory firing by the militants.
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December - 14 
SFs detected and defused three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Chechwal forward area of Samba District along the International Border (IB).
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SFs detected and defused three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Chechwal forward area of Samba District along the International Border (IB).
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December - 14 
SFs recovered a 7.65 pistol and a bullet from the house of one Semson Killing of Dikro Killing village under Upper Dillaji area in the same District. Later, SFs arrested Killing. Police sources informed that the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) had used
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SFs recovered a 7.65 pistol and a bullet from the house of one Semson Killing of Dikro Killing village under Upper Dillaji area in the same District. Later, SFs arrested Killing. Police sources informed that the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) had used this pistol in the abduction of a father of a church.
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December - 14 
suspected militants lobbed and exploded a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of an Assistant Engineer of Public Works Department (PWD) Moirang Sub-Division identified as Konjengbam Raishor at around 6:15pm on December 14. However, no one was hurt.
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suspected militants lobbed and exploded a Chinese hand grenade at the residence of an Assistant Engineer of Public Works Department (PWD) Moirang Sub-Division identified as Konjengbam Raishor at around 6:15pm on December 14. However, no one was hurt. Raishor said that he had received a monetary demand letter some ten days ago from a militant group.
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December - 14 
The 170th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kawasi Budhram and recovered 23 detonators, tiffin-bomb, and ammunitions of 315 bore rifle, muzzle gun, daily used i
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The 170th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kawasi Budhram and recovered 23 detonators, tiffin-bomb, and ammunitions of 315 bore rifle, muzzle gun, daily used items and ‘pitthu’ from Kachlaram area of Bijapur District, reports Daily Pioneer on December 15. Sub-divisional Officer of Police (Naxal Operation) Ashok Singh, said that CRPF received inputs about presence of military squad of Maoists in the densely forested and Maoist dominated Kachlaram and Kajed Nullah. After a gun-battle of about one hour the dead body of the cadre was recovered.
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December - 15 
31 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as one ‘corporal’ Aloto, from Suruhoto road, Zunheboto District on December 15. One M-22 rifle, two magazines, 97 live rounds of M-22, one rifle sling and one pouch were seized, AR
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31 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as one ‘corporal’ Aloto, from Suruhoto road, Zunheboto District on December 15. One M-22 rifle, two magazines, 97 live rounds of M-22, one rifle sling and one pouch were seized, AR stated.
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December - 15 
Border Security Force (BSF) in an operation to arrested three Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers, including the main culprit identified as Tayab Ali, along with FICN worth INR 75,000 of Golokganj in Dhubri District, reports Times of India o
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Border Security Force (BSF) in an operation to arrested three Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers, including the main culprit identified as Tayab Ali, along with FICN worth INR 75,000 of Golokganj in Dhubri District, reports Times of India on December 16.
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December - 15 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on December 15 praised the Central Government for ensuring development in Garo Hills area. In a statement, the ANVC-B ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak alleged that the State government wanted to ma
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on December 15 praised the Central Government for ensuring development in Garo Hills area. In a statement, the ANVC-B ‘chairman’ Rimpu Marak alleged that the State government wanted to maintain Garo Hills as a disturbed area to provide special powers to the Police, which resulted in atrocities against people, framing of false cases, killings and general insecurity in several areas of Garo Hills. “Meghalaya has seen development, up gradations and changes in the last couple of years only because of the Garo revolutionaries who chose to walk the extreme path to highlight the ground realities of the state”, the ANVC-B ‘chairman’ claimed. According to Marak, when the ANVC scaled down from the Statehood demand, the Centre took utmost interest to meet the outfit’s charter of demands and fair enough, “most of what we asked for were recommended and centrally sanctioned through various departments.” He said that last two years, Meghalaya had seen development through centrally sponsored schemes.
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December - 15 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] had a brief encounter in the forest of Kucher under Dhondraj armed outpost in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on December 16, reports T
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] had a brief encounter in the forest of Kucher under Dhondraj armed outpost in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on December 16, reports The Times of India. The CRPF, along with the District Police, later seized 23 rucksacks, two Bharmar rifles, ammunition, explosives, several other LWE literature, first aid material and medicines. The LWEs of Platoon 7 and local armed squad of Bhamragarh apparently opened fire on the CRPF personnel leading to the gunfight.
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December - 15 
Five illegal migrants from Bangladesh were arrested on December 15, from Chakmaghat in Teliamura subdivision of Khowai District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested people were produced in court in Khowai town and sent to 10-day judicial custody for
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Five illegal migrants from Bangladesh were arrested on December 15, from Chakmaghat in Teliamura subdivision of Khowai District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested people were produced in court in Khowai town and sent to 10-day judicial custody for illegal migration and producing fake documents. Pranab Sengupta, officer-in-charge of Teliamura Police Station, said these people had come from the Akhaura Police Station area in Bangladesh’s Comilla District in a phased manner over the past one-and-a-half years.
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December - 15 
In a fresh spurt of factional violence, six militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) were reportedly killed in Kiphire and Phek Districts. In Kiphire, two NSCN-K cadres, identi
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In a fresh spurt of factional violence, six militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) were reportedly killed in Kiphire and Phek Districts. In Kiphire, two NSCN-K cadres, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Among of Anatonger village and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Tholo Pochury of Phongkhuri, village were shot dead by NSCN-KK cadres early morning. According to sources, a group of NSCN-KK cadres attacked NSCN-K members numbering around 30 to 40 camped in the village. The exchange of fire began at around 5.45 am and lasted till 6.30 am. In what seemed to be like a retaliatory act, NSCN-K armed cadres of Mobile 5 unit led by commander “colonel” Kuruchu reportedly killed four NSCN-KK functionaries in Meluri in the afternoon. Sources said the slain NSCN-KK functionaries included “major” Isur, his attendant and two others from the region’s civil authority.
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December - 15 
Nearly 7,000 Bangladeshi immigrants have been apprehended by Delhi Police for staying illegally in the national capital in last five years, The Times of India reports on December 16. A total of 6,942 Bangladeshi were either arrested or handed over to
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Nearly 7,000 Bangladeshi immigrants have been apprehended by Delhi Police for staying illegally in the national capital in last five years, The Times of India reports on December 16. A total of 6,942 Bangladeshi were either arrested or handed over to Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for their deportation in last five years, according to the information provided by Delhi Police in reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed by activist H.R. Bansal. In North Delhi District, 1,369 immigrants were apprehended of which 1,360 were sent to FRRO while nine were arrested for their involvement in crime. A large number of illegal immigrants, 3,419, were apprehended and handed over to FRRO from South District while 344 in Central District, 660 in South West District, Outer District 47, South East 200 and 903 from West District. No Bangladeshi were residing illegally in New Delhi district while other districts had no record, the RTI reply said.
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December - 15 
Over 14,000 websites have been hacked by cyber criminals till October, 2012 an increase of nearly 57 per cent from 2009, firstpost.com reports on December 16. A total of 294 websites belonging to various ministries and government departments were hac
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Over 14,000 websites have been hacked by cyber criminals till October, 2012 an increase of nearly 57 per cent from 2009, firstpost.com reports on December 16. A total of 294 websites belonging to various ministries and government departments were hacked in the January-October 2012 period. While the number of websites hacked in 2009 stood at 9,180, it grew to 14,232 in 2011 and in the first 10 months of this year the number has already crossed the 14,300-mark. About 16,126 websites were hacked in 2010, while 14,392 websites were hacked in the year 2012 (till October), as per the information tracked and reported by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). To check hacking and cyber crimes, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal told Parliament that the government has conducted six cyber security mock drills since November 2009 to assess preparedness of organisations to withstand cyber attacks.
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December - 15 
Proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has warned that the outfit fighting for the return of sovereignty of Manipur would not remain as silent spectator if a situation of conflict, hatred and misunderstanding be created among the differen
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Proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has warned that the outfit fighting for the return of sovereignty of Manipur would not remain as silent spectator if a situation of conflict, hatred and misunderstanding be created among the different ethnic communities living together in Manipur by baseless and unaccounted statements.
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December - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) militants, identified as Jyoti Chandra Nath (32), and Dilip Kumar Rai (38), of from Halakurahat under Golokganj Police Station in the same District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) militants, identified as Jyoti Chandra Nath (32), and Dilip Kumar Rai (38), of from Halakurahat under Golokganj Police Station in the same District.
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December - 15 
SFs arrested an extortionist who has come to collect extortion money from a businessman in Kokrajhar District
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SFs arrested an extortionist who has come to collect extortion money from a businessman in Kokrajhar District
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December - 15 
SFs on December 15 claimed that they have evidence that the United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA) is supplying sophisticated foreign-made weapons to militant groups and criminals, reports The Telegraph. The Karbi Anglong-based Kuki militant group had d
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SFs on December 15 claimed that they have evidence that the United Kukigram Defence Army (UKDA) is supplying sophisticated foreign-made weapons to militant groups and criminals, reports The Telegraph. The Karbi Anglong-based Kuki militant group had declared a unilateral ceasefire in January 2012.Karbi Anglong additional Superintendent of Police (SP), Bolin Deori, said that arrest of UKDA linkman Khupkhan Siam on December 14 had blown the lid off the operation. The police recovered one sophisticated German-made G-3 assault rifle and two grenades from him. Siam, (48), is a relative of UKDA ‘chairman’ Peter Haokip and has revealed that the outfit is not only smuggling arms into the Northeast from Myanmar, but also selling them to other groups and criminals.
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December - 15 
The judicial custody of five Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants accused in Pune (Maharashtra) blast case of August 1, 2012 and that of Fasih Mehmood was extended on December 15, by a Delhi court till December 17, 2012.
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The judicial custody of five Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants accused in Pune (Maharashtra) blast case of August 1, 2012 and that of Fasih Mehmood was extended on December 15, by a Delhi court till December 17, 2012.
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December - 16 
A well-organized gang of touts are involved on both sides of the international border to assist Bangladeshi nationals to infiltrate into India. This fact came to light following the arrests of a few touts by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in M
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A well-organized gang of touts are involved on both sides of the international border to assist Bangladeshi nationals to infiltrate into India. This fact came to light following the arrests of a few touts by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Meghalaya recently. BSF sources also pointed out that the illegal migration of Bangladeshi nationals to India came down after the arrest of a large number of foreigners in the months of October and November, following which, the BSF also stepped up vigil along the international border. In the months of October and November 2012 alone, at least 130 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended by the BSF along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya and along with the foreigners, a few touts were also arrested. The touts normally charge between INR 1,000 to INR 1,500 per person considering the paying capacity of the persons who seek to enter India and the vulnerability of the locations. Large patches of the international border in Meghalaya are still vulnerable as those patches are yet to be fenced and the fencing work has not started in 135 kilometres of the international border in the State.
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December - 16 
Also, opposing any move to implement Sixth Schedule in the hill areas of Manipur, International Mei-teis' Forum has cautioned that no demand should be made or conceded that pose threat to the State's territorial and emotional integrity. Addressing a
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Also, opposing any move to implement Sixth Schedule in the hill areas of Manipur, International Mei-teis' Forum has cautioned that no demand should be made or conceded that pose threat to the State's territorial and emotional integrity. Addressing a press conference at Manipur Press Club on December 16, Forum's founder member RK Rajendra opined that both the sixth Schedule sop to the Nagas and homeland demand by the kukis are detrimental to interest of the common people.
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December - 16 
Assam Governor, J.B. Patnaik on December 16 said that Electronic “eyes” or sensors fence will soon replace fences on a couple of stretches along the India-Bangladesh border as part of a bid by the Central Government to step up the drive against illeg
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Assam Governor, J.B. Patnaik on December 16 said that Electronic “eyes” or sensors fence will soon replace fences on a couple of stretches along the India-Bangladesh border as part of a bid by the Central Government to step up the drive against illegal influx into Assam from Bangladesh, reports The Telegraph. Governor along with Senior Karimganj District administration officials, Police and BSF officers surveyed the border from the air. According to a Border Security Force (BSF) source, Governor, J.B Patnaik told the officials that the Union Home Ministry had already cleared the plan for two border stretches in Dhubri and Karimganj Districts. He said a high 49.34-metre-long electronic sensor fence would be installed between Dhubri and Sisumara along the border, as physical fencing is not possible on this stretch as it is prone to flooding and erosion. Further, Governor also told the officers that an additional BSF battalion would soon be deployed along the 128-km Cachar-Karimganj border, taking the number of battalions manning that stretch to four. The Governor grieved the fact that though the norm for the distance between the two border outposts of BSF along the country’s international borders was 3.5km, the distance between two outposts in the Cachar-Karimganj sector was 4.1km.
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December - 16 
Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested six Bangladeshi 'illegal immigrants' at Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on December 17, reports The Times of India. The arrested persons were identified as Ashim Hajang, Romen Ch. Marak, Niboyrichl, S
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Border Security Force (BSF) troops arrested six Bangladeshi 'illegal immigrants' at Baghmara in South Garo Hills District on December 17, reports The Times of India. The arrested persons were identified as Ashim Hajang, Romen Ch. Marak, Niboyrichl, Seru Chisin, Tusaru Ram and Washington Chisn, all from Netrokona District of Bangladesh.
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December - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on December 16, set ablaze about a dozen of vehicles belonging to a construction company at Deruwan village in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports zeenews.india.com. Commenting on the inc
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on December 16, set ablaze about a dozen of vehicles belonging to a construction company at Deruwan village in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports zeenews.india.com. Commenting on the incident, Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj, said that around 50 armed cadres arrived at the railway track construction site in the jungle late in the evening and set on fire the vehicles.
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December - 16 
Even as speculations are rife that the final outcome of the ongoing Government of India- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) political dialogue could be the extension of the provisions of the 6th Schedule to the hill Distr
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Even as speculations are rife that the final outcome of the ongoing Government of India- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) political dialogue could be the extension of the provisions of the 6th Schedule to the hill Districts of Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC), on December 16, asserted that such an arrangement would not be acceptable to the Nagas of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. UNC president L Adani said that their demand is an Alternative Arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur, outside the Government of Manipur and pending a final settlement to the Indo-Naga political dialogue. Elucidating, L Adani said 6th Schedule comes within the Government of Manipur while the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is outside the Government of Manipur and added that this is not something lower than the 6th Schedule. The Alternative Arrangement demand, outside the Government of Manipur, has been raised to protect our identity, safeguard our dignity and our rights, said Adani and added that the Government of Manipur has abysmally failed in ensuring this. Adani added that the question of sovereignty does not arise under the Alternative Arrangement demand. “The demand for Alternative Arrangement is outside the Government of Manipur but within the Constitution of India,” he elaborated.
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December - 16 
For the first time since the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) came into being, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked people to propagate the Maoist cause and counter the government's Ca
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For the first time since the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) came into being, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked people to propagate the Maoist cause and counter the government's Campaign against them in a political manner rather than going for armed action, reports The Times of India on December 17. The Maoists, who usually call for a bandh (general strike) to commemorate the anniversary of PLGA in a statement issued on November 30 decided against calling a bandh this time and asked for more mass contact programmes. The party had, in fact, warned against bandh being called in the name of the Maoists. Till last year, bandhs were called in Maoist-dominated areas to show the underground party's might and popularity. For the first time in 12 years, the party's call was for "conducting meetings, rallies and demonstrations on a large scale in each and every village to propagate the political aim of the people's war waged by the PLGA and to defeat 'Operation Green Hunt'. The statement was issued by Deoji on behalf of the Central Military Commission.
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December - 16 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma moved a bail petition before the Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court.
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’, Champion R Sangma moved a bail petition before the Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court.
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December - 16 
Lieutenant General D. S. Hooda, General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps said that Krishna Ghati area (Poonch District) has remained focused routes for the militants to infiltrate because of terrain and dense forests. He further adds, "
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Lieutenant General D. S. Hooda, General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps said that Krishna Ghati area (Poonch District) has remained focused routes for the militants to infiltrate because of terrain and dense forests. He further adds, "Not only their mentors on other side of border even the left-over militants in the State are desperate to revive the major outfits following elimination of entire top leadership in Jammu region as well as in Kashmir valley". He also said that continuous cease-fire violations in the Krishna Ghati sector are aimed at pushing in armed militants in order to infuse new lease of life in the wiped out terrorist outfits.
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December - 16 
NSCN-K ‘chairman’ SS Khaplang, in view of impending Christmas and New Year celebrations, has directed all his cadres to maintain maximum restrain and refrain from attacking other factions unless attacked upon by the rivals, reports The Sentinel on De
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NSCN-K ‘chairman’ SS Khaplang, in view of impending Christmas and New Year celebrations, has directed all his cadres to maintain maximum restrain and refrain from attacking other factions unless attacked upon by the rivals, reports The Sentinel on December 18. Khaplang has also directed NSCN-K cadres “not to launch any offensive action against any Naga brothers be it rivals from December 20, 2012 to January 20, 2013”.
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December - 16 
NSCN-K, on December 16, informed that the office of its chairman has appointed ‘deputy kilonser’ (deputy minister) Langkhuh as deputy kilonser chaplee (finance) in-charge of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire while the former deputy kilonser chaplee
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NSCN-K, on December 16, informed that the office of its chairman has appointed ‘deputy kilonser’ (deputy minister) Langkhuh as deputy kilonser chaplee (finance) in-charge of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire while the former deputy kilonser chaplee Tongmeth has been allotted deputy kilonser Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and public relations. NSCN-K further stated that the chairman also inducted deputy kilonsers Zaremo Lotha and Thepuveso as cabinet kilonsers while leacy Khyothungo of Lotha region as Central Council Member (CCM) with effect from November 21.
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December - 16 
Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations recovered a huge arms dump in Musilimunda forest in Narayanapatna block of Koraput District on December 17, reports The Times of India. The recoveri
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Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations recovered a huge arms dump in Musilimunda forest in Narayanapatna block of Koraput District on December 17, reports The Times of India. The recoveries included five landmines, each weighing about four kilograms, five remote control devices that are used to trigger landmines, one country made gun, huge quantity of Maoist literature, bulk quantity of uniforms and bundles of red cloth that are used to cut out Maoist flags and banners.
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December - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 16 trapped a group of 5-6 heavily armed militants in village Hard Shiva in Sopore area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Sopore Police and counter-insurgency Kilo F
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 16 trapped a group of 5-6 heavily armed militants in village Hard Shiva in Sopore area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Sopore Police and counter-insurgency Kilo Force of Army cordoned off the village after they received information of militant’s presence. This is the same area where SFs shot dead a ‘divisional commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and two other militants on December 13.
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December - 16 
State Police will seek the help of BSF to get the custody of GNLA ‘foreign secretary’ Briansim Marak alias Bikdot Nikjang, who was arrested in Bangladesh.
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State Police will seek the help of BSF to get the custody of GNLA ‘foreign secretary’ Briansim Marak alias Bikdot Nikjang, who was arrested in Bangladesh.
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December - 16 
Suspected Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) militants killed a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant at his residence Alahuto Colony in Zunheboto District on December 17, reports Nagaland Post. The wife
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Suspected Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) militants killed a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant at his residence Alahuto Colony in Zunheboto District on December 17, reports Nagaland Post. The wife of the victim identified as Mughatoli also sustained a bullet injury. NSCN-K ‘deputy secretary’ Inovi Z Ayemi, blamed NSCN-KK stationed under ‘Zunheboto town command’ for the incident.
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December - 16 
The Interrogation Report of Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Fasih Mehmood, revealed a detailed account of IM's foundation, his first interaction with IM masterminds Yasin Bhatkal, Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, The Times of India reported on December 17.
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The Interrogation Report of Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Fasih Mehmood, revealed a detailed account of IM's foundation, his first interaction with IM masterminds Yasin Bhatkal, Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, The Times of India reported on December 17. The interrogation report clearly states that when Fasih was doing his engineering from Bhatkal (Karnataka), he came close to Yasin Bhatkal. The report further gives names of some people who were regular in his college apart from some new names, which are being looked for apart from his meeting with IM's ‘media wing chief’ Abdus Subhan Qureshi.
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December - 16 
The Maoists, in Bokaro District of Jharkhand, set ablaze portions of an under-construction house of a fellow zonal ‘commander’, identified as Phoolchand Soren alias Prabeel Majhi, currently in Police custody. The cause of the rivalry is a perception
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The Maoists, in Bokaro District of Jharkhand, set ablaze portions of an under-construction house of a fellow zonal ‘commander’, identified as Phoolchand Soren alias Prabeel Majhi, currently in Police custody. The cause of the rivalry is a perception that Soren staged his arrest in order to distance himself from the insurgency.
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December - 16 
The ongoing teachers’ strike in Chhattisgarh is snowballing into a major concern for the State Government as well as the local intelligence officials, reports The Hindu on December 17. While the teachers are refusing to go back to work till their bas
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The ongoing teachers’ strike in Chhattisgarh is snowballing into a major concern for the State Government as well as the local intelligence officials, reports The Hindu on December 17. While the teachers are refusing to go back to work till their basic demands are met, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has supported the strike. On December 15, a bandh (general strike) called by the Maoists was observed in Narainpur District supporting the teacher’s demands. A couple of days ago, local newspapers reported that the teachers were shouting ‘Lal Salam’ (the Red Salute) and ‘threatening’ to take up arms on the ground if their demands were ignored.
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December - 16 
Two engineers who work for Brahmaputra Construction limited were alleged held captive for monetary demands by suspected United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres. The two engineers have been identified as Manoranjan Hajari, a resident of Dibrugarh
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Two engineers who work for Brahmaputra Construction limited were alleged held captive for monetary demands by suspected United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) cadres. The two engineers have been identified as Manoranjan Hajari, a resident of Dibrugarh in Assam and Amrit Gogoi, a resident of Jorhat in Assam. According to the Police, the two were alleged abducted from Kaimai along Imphal-Jiribam Road on National Highway-37 under Nungba Police Station on December 6 at around 10:30 am by suspected UTLA cadres, when the two were coming on a Bolero jeep. The two were released by their captors only on December 15 at around 5:30 pm at Kaimai area, Police said.
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December - 17 
A joint team of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Police on December 17 arrested a 'brigadier' of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Absalom Raman alias Absalom Tangkhul, from a village in Tirap District along Assam-Arunac
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A joint team of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Police on December 17 arrested a 'brigadier' of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Absalom Raman alias Absalom Tangkhul, from a village in Tirap District along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports Business Standard. "This is probably the biggest catch of an insurgent leader in Arunachal Pradesh", the sources claimed. The NSCN-IM ‘top gun’ was active in Tirap and Changlang Districts for over 10 years and was behind the ingress and establishment of NSCN-IM in an area previously dominated by Khaplang-faction of NSCN (NSCN-K).
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December - 17 
A senior official of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that proposal has been moved to relocate the fences at various places along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and not evacuate the villages near the LoC, reports Greater Ka
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A senior official of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that proposal has been moved to relocate the fences at various places along Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and not evacuate the villages near the LoC, reports Greater Kashmir on December 17. The official added, “Evacuation of villages at LoC for permanent fencing was opposed by most of the participants during a recently held high level meeting held in New Delhi”. He further said that a team would conduct a survey of at least 43 places in J&K. In Jammu division the team members would visit Doda (Doda District) and in Kashmir division they are scheduled to visit Keran, Tanghdar, Gurez and Uri and Nowgam sectors in Baramulla District.
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December - 17 
According to sources, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central leadership handed over the responsibilities of Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) to the senior-most commander among the present lot, Gajarla Ravi alias
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According to sources, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central leadership handed over the responsibilities of Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) to the senior-most commander among the present lot, Gajarla Ravi alias Uday alias Ganesh alias Charcharla Ganesh, giving the much needed rest to Central Committee member Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK, reports The Times of India on December 18. It is believed that RK, the present ‘secretary’ or chief of the AOBSZC, has been suffering from chronic spondylitis and other health ailments for the past two and half years and has almost become immobile. The decision to replace RK was taken at the recent AOBSZC meeting held on the borders of Chhattisgarh and Orissa three months ago. The new leader, Ganesh, had participated in the peace talks between Maoists and the Andhra Pradesh State Government in 2005.
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December - 17 
Acting on a tip off, Police have arrested two Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) belonging to Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), from Patratu town of Ramgarh District on December 17 and recovered two 9mm bullets and a pistol from them, reports news
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Acting on a tip off, Police have arrested two Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) belonging to Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), from Patratu town of Ramgarh District on December 17 and recovered two 9mm bullets and a pistol from them, reports newstrackindia.com quoting ANI. The arrested LWEs were identified as identified as Pradeep Kumar and Santosh Kumar Soni. The duo was arrested in Patratu where they had come to collect extortion money from a local living in the area.
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December - 17 
BNC also appealed to the Centre to release arrested NDFB-RD leader Ranjan Daimary and expediting the peace process with the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) as well as Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) for
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BNC also appealed to the Centre to release arrested NDFB-RD leader Ranjan Daimary and expediting the peace process with the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) as well as Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) for a solution to the Bodo problem.
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December - 17 
Bodo National Conference (BNC) stated that the rehabilitation of the people displaced in the violence in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri Districts, should be done according to the Assam Accord and taking 1971 as the base year, reports The
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Bodo National Conference (BNC) stated that the rehabilitation of the people displaced in the violence in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri Districts, should be done according to the Assam Accord and taking 1971 as the base year, reports The Telegraph on December 18. The Bodo conference also condemned the statement of State Governor, J.B. Patnaik that the rehabilitation of the displaced people, during the recent Bodo-Muslim clashes, would be based on 2011 electoral roll.
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December - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been procuring Chinese arms and communication equipment from People's Liberation Army (PLA), a Manipur-based banned outfit, via Myanmar and routing it to Kolkata through Guwahati between 2006 and 2011,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been procuring Chinese arms and communication equipment from People's Liberation Army (PLA), a Manipur-based banned outfit, via Myanmar and routing it to Kolkata through Guwahati between 2006 and 2011, a supplementary chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the CPI-Maoist-PLA nexus case has revealed. The charge-sheet has been filed against Maoist leaders Pallab Borborah, Indranil Chanda and PLA's External Affairs Chief Asem Ibotombi Singh alias Angou, who were all arrested in 2012 from Assam, Kolkata and Odisha, respectively. According to the charge-sheet, all the communication equipment recovered from the Maoists have made-in-China marks, while arms recovered from PLA members too belonged to Chinese brands. The accused are alleged have played a significant role in training of Maoists by PLA in Jharkhand's Saranda forests apart from procurement of arms and communication equipment.
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December - 17 
Deputy Chief Minister R. Ashok, who also holds the Home portfolio, on December 18, said that the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] problem in the State is on the wane, reports The Hindu. There were only around 15 to 20 Naxalites active in the State, some o
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Deputy Chief Minister R. Ashok, who also holds the Home portfolio, on December 18, said that the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] problem in the State is on the wane, reports The Hindu. There were only around 15 to 20 Naxalites active in the State, some of whom, according to him, were mercenaries. Addressing presspersons, Ashok said the intensive combing operations in Naxal-affected areas in the State had paid rich dividends. The constant pressure put on the Naxalites kept them on the run. The mercenaries masquerading as Naxalites were also slowly deserting the hardcore Naxals. “I am confident the number of Naxals active in the State will come down to single digit soon.” Further, to a question, Ashok said a new recruitment policy for Police personnel had been sent to the Government for approval. The proposed policy would ensure filling of vacancies in the Police Department without having to wait for the Finance Department’s nod. At any given time, there were around 18,000 vacancies in the Police Department despite the recruitments made by the Government. This was due to the delay in getting approval from the Finance Department, Ashok said.
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December - 17 
In addition to other Para-military forces - Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF), Border Security Forces (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) - the troops of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&
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In addition to other Para-military forces - Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF), Border Security Forces (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) - the troops of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and other States affected with Left Wing Extremism (LWE), reports The Times of India on December 18. Director General Arun Chaudhary said that about 8-10 battalions (8,000-10,000 troopers) would initially be deployed in J&K.
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December - 17 
Jharkhand Police have acquired advanced 3D mapping software which helps them track and chase the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India on December 18. Superintendents of Police (SP) of Naxalite-Left Wing Extr
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Jharkhand Police have acquired advanced 3D mapping software which helps them track and chase the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India on December 18. Superintendents of Police (SP) of Naxalite-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected Districts and senior officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and Jharkhand Jaguar, who mostly lead the operations, have been provided with TERA software. The software was made available to the force about three to six months back in different districts. Ranchi District got it six months back. Commenting on the acquisition of the software, S.N. Pradhan, Jharkhand Police Spokesperson and Special Branch, Inspector General (IG), said "The software was first used by us and now other states also started using the same."
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December - 17 
NIA special court remanded Rajender Chaudhary alias Pehalwan, a key accused in the Mecca Masjid Blast (May 18, 2007) case and Samjhauta Express blast of February 18, 2007, in 12-day NIA custody till December 28, 2012.
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NIA special court remanded Rajender Chaudhary alias Pehalwan, a key accused in the Mecca Masjid Blast (May 18, 2007) case and Samjhauta Express blast of February 18, 2007, in 12-day NIA custody till December 28, 2012.
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December - 17 
On the recent report of the split in the NDFB-RD, the BNC statement said, “The BNC stands for peace and unity and does not want further division of the NDFB. At the same time, we appeal to all stakeholders to join hands”. The BNC also expressed conc
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On the recent report of the split in the NDFB-RD, the BNC statement said, “The BNC stands for peace and unity and does not want further division of the NDFB. At the same time, we appeal to all stakeholders to join hands”. The BNC also expressed concern over the recent incidents of extortion, kidnapping, killings and appealed to the groups involved to stay away from such unlawful activities.
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December - 17 
Over 10,000 email addresses of top government officials were hacked in a single day on July 12, 2012, Indian Express reports on December 18, 2012. The IDs included those of officials working in the Prime Minister Office, Defence, External Affairs, Ho
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Over 10,000 email addresses of top government officials were hacked in a single day on July 12, 2012, Indian Express reports on December 18, 2012. The IDs included those of officials working in the Prime Minister Office, Defence, External Affairs, Home, Finance Ministries, as well as intelligence agencies. The attack has been blamed on state actors, based in countries inimical to India’s interests. The attack took place despite an alert issued four days earlier, on July 8, by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), formed under the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), as the malware or malicious software used was “sophisticated” and targeted.
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December - 17 
Reiterating the Union Government’s stand, the Defence Minister A.K. Antony on December 17, said that no decision has been taken to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from any of the States, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated
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Reiterating the Union Government’s stand, the Defence Minister A.K. Antony on December 17, said that no decision has been taken to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from any of the States, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated, "The Group of (Government appointed) Interlocutors (on Jammu and Kashmir) in their report has suggested amendment of AFSPA as one of the measures
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December - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 17 arrested two hardcore militants of Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF), identified as Basuruddin and Mafij Ali, at Bhomrabil village in Gossaigaon subdivision under Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs r
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 17 arrested two hardcore militants of Muslim Protection Tiger Force (MPTF), identified as Basuruddin and Mafij Ali, at Bhomrabil village in Gossaigaon subdivision under Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, five rounds of live bullets, one magazine, 17 letter-pads, 4 office seals, 1 seal, 5 pamphlets and one dairy.
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December - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued abducted Assam small tea grower Pradip More and his associate, Chandrapal Sharma, from a remote hilltop at Khainala area under Namsai Police Station in Lohit District, reports The Telegraph. SFs launched the operation th
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued abducted Assam small tea grower Pradip More and his associate, Chandrapal Sharma, from a remote hilltop at Khainala area under Namsai Police Station in Lohit District, reports The Telegraph. SFs launched the operation three days ago. The duo was abducted by militants of the Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) and United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) and were kept in a makeshift camp, said Namsai Police Station officer-in-charge Ratan Nath.
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December - 17 
SFs recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Vajantipur village in Hailakandi District .
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SFs recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Vajantipur village in Hailakandi District .
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December - 17 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on December 17, pasted some coloured posters and distributed several handbills in Panapur market area in Chhapra in Saran District inviting people to attend a rally in Muzaffarpur on Dece
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, on December 17, pasted some coloured posters and distributed several handbills in Panapur market area in Chhapra in Saran District inviting people to attend a rally in Muzaffarpur on December 21, reports The Times of India. The appeal has been made on behalf of several organizations including Shoshit Samaj Dal, Janwadi Majdoor Kisan Sangh, Jan Pratirodh Sangharsh Manch, Janwadi Mahila Samiti and Krantikari Chhatra Naujawan Sangh.
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December - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the biggest security threat for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) currently, said CRPF Director General (DG), Pranay Sahay, in Agartala on December 18. Commenting on the seriousness of
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) problem is the biggest security threat for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) currently, said CRPF Director General (DG), Pranay Sahay, in Agartala on December 18. Commenting on the seriousness of the problem, he said "It (Maoism) is definitely the largest threat in terms of task given to the CRPF." He further added that, of the total of 207 CRPF battalions, around 37 to 38 percent forces have been deployed in the Maoist affected areas of the country alone, followed by 33 percent in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), 28 percent in the northeast region and remaining in various parts of the country. "Our thrust area right now is in the Maoist area only," said the CRPF chief.
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December - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 17 arrested Dhan Singh alias Baba Ram Lakad Das, accused in the Malegaon blast of September 29, 2008, from Kamta village in Satna District of Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of India. He was livin
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 17 arrested Dhan Singh alias Baba Ram Lakad Das, accused in the Malegaon blast of September 29, 2008, from Kamta village in Satna District of Madhya Pradesh, reports The Times of India. He was living in a rented accommodation at Kamta village as a saint for the last three months.
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December - 17 
The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead six militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in village Saidapora of Sopore locality in Baramulla District on December 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The group, which consist one local militant, identified
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The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead six militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in village Saidapora of Sopore locality in Baramulla District on December 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The group, which consist one local militant, identified as Athar Naveed Dar, a resident of Bismilla Colony, Model town, Sopore, was being tracked by the SFs for more than a week now. The rest of the militants, reportedly, are of foreign origin. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sopore, Imtiaz Hussain said that Dar was involved in an attack on an Army patrol in South Kashmir township of Pampore (Pulwama District) in July this year. The operation is still going on and SFs believe that there is at least one more militant trapped inside the village. Two houses, in which the militants took shelter, and a cattle-shed were damaged in the encounter so far. It is worth mentioning here that this is the same area where SFs shot dead a ‘divisional commander’ of LeT and two other militants on December 13.
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December - 17 
The State cabinet on December 17 approved the recruitment of 2000 State Police constables, reports Kanglaonline. The newly recruited constables are to be deployed at the sites of the under construction Imphal-Jiribam Railway line as well as implement
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The State cabinet on December 17 approved the recruitment of 2000 State Police constables, reports Kanglaonline. The newly recruited constables are to be deployed at the sites of the under construction Imphal-Jiribam Railway line as well as implementation of the Loktak Downstream project. The total sanctioned strength of the State Police Constable at present is 33,000 constables; however at present the Police have a posted strength of 28,000 constables which means that there are 5000 constable post still vacant.
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December - 17 
Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde asserted in Parliament that Pakistan had misled India on the arrest of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ and Jammat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘founder’ Hafiz Saeed, sta
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde asserted in Parliament that Pakistan had misled India on the arrest of 26/11 (November 26, 2008) attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘chief’ and Jammat-ud-Dawa (JuD) ‘founder’ Hafiz Saeed, stating that Saeed was never arrested for the 26/11 massacre Mumbai Mirror. Shinde stated on December 17, "We had been given to understand by the interior minister of Pakistan that Mr Hafiz Saeed had been arrested on the charges of being a part of the conspiracy for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks…From the papers given to us, it is clear that the detentions of Shri Hafiz Saeed in the aforesaid cases were for other reasons and not for his role as a conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Therefore, I can only say that Rehman Malik appears to have been misinformed in the matter”.
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December - 18 
‘Ministry of chaplee (Finance)’ of Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) has clarified to a release issued by its ‘deputy secretary’, Inovi Sumi which stated that NSCN-K had issued an “Azha” (order), ban against all kinds of un-authorised taxation, donat
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‘Ministry of chaplee (Finance)’ of Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) has clarified to a release issued by its ‘deputy secretary’, Inovi Sumi which stated that NSCN-K had issued an “Azha” (order), ban against all kinds of un-authorised taxation, donations etc. in and around Zunheboto District. A release from the Ministry of Chaplee informed that the statement was issued by the deputy secretary and had no assent from NSCN-K Government. It has therefore nullified the statement till further necessary decision was taken by the ministry.
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December - 18 
A linkman of the breakaway fraction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), Errit N Marak (21), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Gopinathkilla Market in South West Garo Hills District on December 19, reports Sentinel. Errit N Mara
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A linkman of the breakaway fraction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), Errit N Marak (21), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Gopinathkilla Market in South West Garo Hills District on December 19, reports Sentinel. Errit N Marak was a native of Kawahagiri village under the Mahendraganj Police Station in South West Garo Hills District. A Nokia mobile, spare battery, a Reliance SIM card, blank receipts, INR 1062 in cash were recovered from the possession of arrested linkman.
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December - 18 
A senior Home Department official on December 18 said that the Special Branch (SB) of Mizoram Police had been entrusted by the Government with the preliminary task of holding the parleys with some of the underground Hmar leaders of Hmar People’s Conf
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A senior Home Department official on December 18 said that the Special Branch (SB) of Mizoram Police had been entrusted by the Government with the preliminary task of holding the parleys with some of the underground Hmar leaders of Hmar People’s Conference-Democratic (HPC-D) to learn about their demands, reports The Telegraph. The first such meeting was held in Aizawl on December 13, 2012.The meeting came about after the insurgent leaders, now camping in the Tipaimukh area of Manipur, suggested their keenness for revival of the peace talks. The peace initiative with HPC-D started in the year 2008.
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December - 18 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has reduced duration of its December 20 Garo Hills bandh (Shutdown) to six hours from the earlier 12 hours duration. The timing of calling the bandh was criticized by people of Garo Hills
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has reduced duration of its December 20 Garo Hills bandh (Shutdown) to six hours from the earlier 12 hours duration. The timing of calling the bandh was criticized by people of Garo Hills since it is a festive season.
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December - 18 
Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has called for immediate resumption of talks on the separate state issue, reports The Telegraph. A three-member team of the KLNLF met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde in New Delhi and as
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Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) has called for immediate resumption of talks on the separate state issue, reports The Telegraph. A three-member team of the KLNLF met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde in New Delhi and asked him to pay special attention to the outfit’s issue as the talks process has been stalled since July 8 this year.The team, comprising KLNLF ‘general secretary ‘Thong Teron, ‘publicity secretary’ Rajek Dera and ‘home secretary’ Thulok Teron, submitted a memorandum in support of their demand.
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December - 18 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), General Secretary, Th. Muivah maintained that it was “quite not possible” to settle the Naga political issue within a time frame, reports Nagaland Post. He was, however, optimistic that
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), General Secretary, Th. Muivah maintained that it was “quite not possible” to settle the Naga political issue within a time frame, reports Nagaland Post. He was, however, optimistic that the Government of India and NSCN-IM were “determined” to have the “problem solved.”
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December - 18 
Not less than 4,081 militants, including 279 ‘commanders’ have surrendered and joined the mainstream in J&K during the past 22 years of militancy in the State, reports Jagran Post quoting a report by State Home Ministry. The data compiled till the en
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Not less than 4,081 militants, including 279 ‘commanders’ have surrendered and joined the mainstream in J&K during the past 22 years of militancy in the State, reports Jagran Post quoting a report by State Home Ministry. The data compiled till the end of November 2012, says that only one militant has surrendered this year, whereas 19 militants have surrendered in 2011, 20 militants in 2010, 15 such militants have surrendered in 2009, 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 report also says that under the Rehabilitation Policy initiated by the State and Union government 2,881 militants have been rehabilitated, helping them with a fixed deposit for three years of an amount of INR 300,000 and monthly relief of INR 3,000.
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December - 18 
NSCN-IM on December 18 blamed the Central Government for “not tightening the rein” on National Investigation Agency (NIA) under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In a press release, NSCN-IM ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP)’ termed it “stran
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NSCN-IM on December 18 blamed the Central Government for “not tightening the rein” on National Investigation Agency (NIA) under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In a press release, NSCN-IM ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP)’ termed it “strange” the way the Government of India has been “changing its colour” in handling Naga issue for more than fifteen years. The ‘MIP’ pointed out that 2012 has been accepted as the “most crucial stage” of the political negotiation as people have been waiting for the Government to announce the basis for Naga political solution. However, MIP stated that much to the “discomfort” of NSCN-IM in particular and Nagas in general, NIA has been “issuing court summons” to some of its top leaders and even arrested “Naga Army officers” at will.
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December - 18 
Police recovered huge cache of explosives from a forest area in Bihar's Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested Gaya District, following a two-day combat operation on December 18 and 19, 2012, reports news.webindia123.com quoting ANI. C
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Police recovered huge cache of explosives from a forest area in Bihar's Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested Gaya District, following a two-day combat operation on December 18 and 19, 2012, reports news.webindia123.com quoting ANI. Commenting on the operation, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Sherghati, Rajesh Kumar, said "Yesterday, we recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kilograms each, seven cylinder bombs weighing around 20-25 kilograms each and 10 kilograms of explosives and various other types of chemicals, 150 metres of electric wires, 15 metres of codex wires and four detonators from a Maoist camp." The officer further added that "Today, we recovered 26 pressure cooker bombs; pressure cookers are made of aluminium, 78 iron pipe bombs and 67 packets of explosives like gelatin and petroleum jelly weighing around 200 grams each from the site, where the blast had occurred."
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), at no. 1 Thakampur under the Kachugaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two pis
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), at no. 1 Thakampur under the Kachugaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two pistols and two grenades from their procession. The dead bodies are yet to be identified.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 arrested two Kuki National Front (KNF) militants, identified as Douagin Haokip alias Beeny (35) and Takhellambam Anand alias Max (38), at Nagamapal in Imphal West District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 18 arrested two Kuki National Front (KNF) militants, identified as Douagin Haokip alias Beeny (35) and Takhellambam Anand alias Max (38), at Nagamapal in Imphal West District.
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December - 18 
SFs arrested two Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants, Asif Ali Khan (45) and Mujamil Haque (30), from village Falimari and Kuntirchar under Dhubri Police Station in Dhubri District. SFs recovered one .22 mm rifl
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SFs arrested two Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants, Asif Ali Khan (45) and Mujamil Haque (30), from village Falimari and Kuntirchar under Dhubri Police Station in Dhubri District. SFs recovered one .22 mm rifle, one 9 mm pistol (country made), two 12 bore pistols (country made), one magazine (9 mm pistol), three detonators, five live rounds (.303), seven live rounds (.22), one barrel (12 bore gun), four barrels (pistol), four recoil springs, two body covers (pistol), one hammer, one screw driver, one cutting player, one punch, one khukhri and two mobile phones.
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December - 18 
SFs on December 18 recovered one AK rifles including nine live rounds at Joute hillock of Sadar hills of Senapati District.
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SFs on December 18 recovered one AK rifles including nine live rounds at Joute hillock of Sadar hills of Senapati District.
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December - 18 December - 19
SFs on December 18-19 arrested three Lamyanba Khuman factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamyanba Khuman) militants, identified as Naorem Kheman alias Prem (36), Angom Ibochouba alias Punshiba (38) and Khuraijam Helemjit Singh alias Naochouba
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SFs on December 18-19 arrested three Lamyanba Khuman factions of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamyanba Khuman) militants, identified as Naorem Kheman alias Prem (36), Angom Ibochouba alias Punshiba (38) and Khuraijam Helemjit Singh alias Naochouba, from two different locations. While, Naorem was arrested at Thoubal Bazar on December 18.The other two were arrested at Nambol Bazar along with one .9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with three live rounds , one .32 pistol with one magazine and two live rounds. An amount of INR 700,000 was also recovered.
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December - 18 December - 19
Suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militants on December 18-19 abducted four employees of State Electricity department from Tengnoupal in Chandel District, reports Sangai Express. The militants have allegedly made a monetary demand of INR 500,000.
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Suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militants on December 18-19 abducted four employees of State Electricity department from Tengnoupal in Chandel District, reports Sangai Express. The militants have allegedly made a monetary demand of INR 500,000.
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December - 18 
Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on December 17 militants abducted three tribal farmers, identified as identified as Para Kumar Tripura (28), Nandaram Tripura (31) and Matiram Tripura (26), from Nibaranpara under Korbok Police St
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Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on December 17 militants abducted three tribal farmers, identified as identified as Para Kumar Tripura (28), Nandaram Tripura (31) and Matiram Tripura (26), from Nibaranpara under Korbok Police Station, reports Times of India. Police suspect that the banned NLFT guerrillas might have taken the hostages to nearby Bangladesh.
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December - 18 
The Boder Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four big iron pipes used to make claymore mines, about 40 kilograms of gun powder and a few metres of wires belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation i
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The Boder Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered four big iron pipes used to make claymore mines, about 40 kilograms of gun powder and a few metres of wires belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation inside the Sapalguda forest in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District close to Andhra Pradesh border on December 19, reports Zee News. "No arrest has been made so far. Possibility of the presence of more explosives in the area cannot be ruled out. We have intensified our search operations," Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Laxmipur, Y Jagannath Rao said.
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December - 18 
The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Ashok Prasad said that not more than 250 militants, mostly foreigners, are active in the State, Daily News & Analysis reported. He further said, “Infiltration has taken places but it is not of high l
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The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Ashok Prasad said that not more than 250 militants, mostly foreigners, are active in the State, Daily News & Analysis reported. He further said, “Infiltration has taken places but it is not of high level. If you recall in 2000 the infiltration used to be roughly 2,000. Now it has come to a much lower level”.
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December - 18 
The government is doing all it can to safeguard India's coasts and prevent another November 26, 2008 (26/11) style attack, parliament was told on December 18, twocircles.net, quoting IANS. Minister of State for Home Affairs M. Ramachandran said in re
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The government is doing all it can to safeguard India's coasts and prevent another November 26, 2008 (26/11) style attack, parliament was told on December 18, twocircles.net, quoting IANS. Minister of State for Home Affairs M. Ramachandran said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament), "The Coastal Security Scheme Phase II is being implemented over a period of five years, starting from April 1, 2011, with a total financial outlay of Rs.1,579 crore”. He further said that 131 coastal police stations, 60 jetties, 10 marine police operational centres equipped with 150 12-tonne boats, 10 large vessels, 20 19-metre boats, 10 five-tonne boats, 35 rigid inflatable boats, 131 four wheelers and 242 motorcycles have been approved under Phase II. The Coastal Security Scheme's main objective is to strengthen the infrastructure of the Marine Police force for patrolling and surveillance of coastal areas, particularly shallow areas close to the coast.
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December - 18 
The last surviving militant, who was presumed to be shot dead in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in village Saidapora of Sopore locality in Baramulla District, opened fire injuring two SF personnel when
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The last surviving militant, who was presumed to be shot dead in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in village Saidapora of Sopore locality in Baramulla District, opened fire injuring two SF personnel when they were clearing the debris on December 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Major General Sarat Chand said that since last night there was no firing and Army presumed that all the militants were killed last night only. SFs have recovered six bodies and 7 weapons from the debris of the houses in which these militants were trapped. LeT ‘spokesman’ Dr. Abdullah Gaznavi confirmed the killing of LeT group of militants. Quoting the ‘chief commander operations’ of the LeT for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Mehmood Shah, he said that the militant group engaged the Army for a week and have inflicted heavy casualties on them.
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December - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 18, took Dhan Sing, a key suspect in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008 to Delhi to be produced in Panchkula court in Haryana where the hearings in the case is in progress, according to T
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 18, took Dhan Sing, a key suspect in the Malegaon blast case of September 29, 2008 to Delhi to be produced in Panchkula court in Haryana where the hearings in the case is in progress, according to The Times of India. He is also a key suspect in the Samjhauta Express blast of February 13, 2007.
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December - 18 
The State Government on December 18 appraised Central Government about the arrest of ‘foreign secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Briansim Marak alias Bikdot Nikjang, who is presently lodged in a Bangladesh jail, reports The Shill
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The State Government on December 18 appraised Central Government about the arrest of ‘foreign secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Briansim Marak alias Bikdot Nikjang, who is presently lodged in a Bangladesh jail, reports The Shillong Times. The State Government informed the Centre so that it could up take up the issue with Bangladesh authorities for his early handover to the Border Security Force (BSF).
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December - 18 
The township observed complete shutdown on December 18, to mourn the death of militants, adds Kashmir Times. Business establishments, shops remained shut while the traffic was also off the roads. Sporadic incidents of stone pelting were also reported
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The township observed complete shutdown on December 18, to mourn the death of militants, adds Kashmir Times. Business establishments, shops remained shut while the traffic was also off the roads. Sporadic incidents of stone pelting were also reported from Main chowk (Baramulla District).
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December - 18 
Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by unidentified militants exploded within a span of four minutes while a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was passing along Porompat road in Imphal East District on December 19, reports
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Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by unidentified militants exploded within a span of four minutes while a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was passing along Porompat road in Imphal East District on December 19, reports The Telegraph. A civilian water tanker driver, identified as Saikh Mustaq Ahmed (38), sustained splinter injuries on his right leg due to the explosion.
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December - 18 
Unidentified militants on December 18 killed a farmer, identified as Boundiya Panmei (36), at the Orange Festival venue in Tamenglong District.
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Unidentified militants on December 18 killed a farmer, identified as Boundiya Panmei (36), at the Orange Festival venue in Tamenglong District.
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December - 19 
A senior Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Living Stone, on December 19 fired at a group of film artistes attending a concert at Zaphou in Chandel District. No one, however, was injured. The militant reportedly
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A senior Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Living Stone, on December 19 fired at a group of film artistes attending a concert at Zaphou in Chandel District. No one, however, was injured. The militant reportedly molested one actress and also assaulted her when she resisted.
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December - 19 
Charges were framed on December 19 against 20 accused in the Jnaneswari Express derailment case in which 148 passengers were killed on May 28, 2010, reports Hindustan Times. West Midnapore Additional District and Sessions Judge Partha Pratim Das said
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Charges were framed on December 19 against 20 accused in the Jnaneswari Express derailment case in which 148 passengers were killed on May 28, 2010, reports Hindustan Times. West Midnapore Additional District and Sessions Judge Partha Pratim Das said trial of the 20 accused would commence in February, 2013. They were charged under various sections of the IPC including murder, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Railways Act. The 20 against whom charges were framed included the prime accused Joydeb Mahato, Asit Mahato and Bapi Mahato -all belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). No charges were framed by the special court against one of the arrested accused as he is a minor. Another two are still absconding.
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December - 19 
Chhattisgarh Government on December 19, claimed that concerted efforts put in force by various security agencies in the State have substantially brought down the number of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents this year, reports The Tim
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Chhattisgarh Government on December 19, claimed that concerted efforts put in force by various security agencies in the State have substantially brought down the number of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents this year, reports The Times of India. "A steep decline in Naxal incidents has been reported this year since 2004. Pro-active measures by the Security Forces have thwarted the Naxal attempts. Although, Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres] were attempting to strengthen their hold in other Districts, regular cordoning operations have prevented them to do so," Chhattisgarh Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said in reply to a calling attention motion on the floor of State Assembly. Claiming that Naxal-related incidents have fallen to half in the current year in comparison to 2006, Kanwar said the number of cases involving killing of innocent people has also come down.
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December - 19 
Four powerful landmines were recovered by Security Forces from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp at Nipapidi forest in Ganjam District on December 20, reports PTI. Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP) Asish Singh said the
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Four powerful landmines were recovered by Security Forces from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp at Nipapidi forest in Ganjam District on December 20, reports PTI. Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP) Asish Singh said the Security Force personnel found two landmines weighing 20 kilograms each and the other two 15 kilograms each, besides 25 metres of electric wires and about 12 detonators at the camp..
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December - 19 
India is dejected with the US' decision to give immunity to Pakistani spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in a civil case by families of the Americans who were killed in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, Th
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India is dejected with the US' decision to give immunity to Pakistani spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in a civil case by families of the Americans who were killed in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, The Times of India reports on December 20. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "For India, it remains of vital importance that justice is done and that those who organized and perpetrated this horrible crime be brought to justice, irrespective of the jurisdiction under which they may reside or be operating. It cannot be that any organization, state or non-state, that sponsors terrorism enjoys immunity. …From our perspective, this decision is a matter of deep and abiding concern. The leadership of the US has publicly stated its commitment to counter terrorism, to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and to bring those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks to justice. In this context the decision of the US authorities in this case is a cause of serious disappointment."
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December - 19 
Mizanur Rahaman alias Shahjahan alias Bablu, a Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) operative who was allegedly involved in the abduction of Khadim owner Partha Pratim Roy Burman and was absconding for 11 years, has been arrested up by the Special Task F
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Mizanur Rahaman alias Shahjahan alias Bablu, a Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) operative who was allegedly involved in the abduction of Khadim owner Partha Pratim Roy Burman and was absconding for 11 years, has been arrested up by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police from Princep Ghat in Kolkata on December 20, reports Indian Express. Rahaman, who joined the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in 2008, entered into India from Bangladesh a few days ago, said Police sources. The Police have seized incriminating articles and important documents, including some posters and letters of the organisation, from his possession. He had reportedly been a close associate of Babu Bhai alias Jalalluddin Molla, an operative of HuJI, who was arrested in Uttar Pradesh in 2007. During interrogation, Rahaman told Police that he met Amir Rezza Khan alias Nata, the founder member of IM, in 2008 in Dhaka (Bangladesh). After the meeting Rahaman joined the IM. Rahaman also made a Bangladeshi passport in 2008 to go to Pakistan.
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December - 19 
One militant belonging to Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Jayanta Gogoi, surrendered before Police in Dibrugarh District on December 20, reports The Telegraph.
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One militant belonging to Anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), identified as Jayanta Gogoi, surrendered before Police in Dibrugarh District on December 20, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 19 rescued the Nokma (Headman), Hegimson Momin, of Jogisil Village from Shallang in West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, exchange of fire between Liberation of Achik Elite Forc
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 19 rescued the Nokma (Headman), Hegimson Momin, of Jogisil Village from Shallang in West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. During the operation, exchange of fire between Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) and SFs took place. Later, militants fled the area. Suspected LAEF militants had abducted the headman on November 30.
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December - 19 
State Police and paramilitary forces deployed in Bastar areas are planning to launch a big operation against Maoists in the areas bordering Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, Central Reserve Police Forc
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State Police and paramilitary forces deployed in Bastar areas are planning to launch a big operation against Maoists in the areas bordering Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers, Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Forces along with District Police forces of Dhamtari, Bastar, and Kondagaon are planning a massive operation in the areas of Dantewada, Sukma, Bastar and Bijapur Districts bordering Odisha, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. During the operation, Security Forces (SFs) will use long vision telescopes, sniper rifles, under barrel grenade launcher, 81 mm Mortars and other weapons of modern warfare. In the operation, the SFs deployed in Chhattisgarh will also be assisted by their Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha counterparts in area domination exercise.
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December - 19 
State Police is facing an acute manpower shortage, reports The Times of India on December 20. The Police force is functioning with a deficit of 9,689 personnel, the maximum number of vacancies being in the post of constables, say the report.
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State Police is facing an acute manpower shortage, reports The Times of India on December 20. The Police force is functioning with a deficit of 9,689 personnel, the maximum number of vacancies being in the post of constables, say the report.
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December - 19 
Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch investigators on December 19, arrested four militants of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), including their ‘electronics expert’ from Nallathambi Street in Pammal near Pallavaram of Kanchipuram District, reports The Nation
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Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch investigators on December 19, arrested four militants of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), including their ‘electronics expert’ from Nallathambi Street in Pammal near Pallavaram of Kanchipuram District, reports The Nation. They were in a plan to revive the militant outfit. As an electronics expert, Suresh Kumar headed a LTTE wing that made explosives. “He specialised in making electronic circuits,” an officer said. “We recovered two laptops, incriminating documents, wires, cables and electronic circuit boards and panels from the house.” During questioning, the arrested men said they had taken the house in Pammal on rent more than two months ago.
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December - 19 
With regard to the cases of serial blasts in the courts of Lucknow, Faizabad and Varanasi of November 23, 2007, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) is saying the blasts were jointly carried out by Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islam (HuJI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), In
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With regard to the cases of serial blasts in the courts of Lucknow, Faizabad and Varanasi of November 23, 2007, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) is saying the blasts were jointly carried out by Harkat-ul-Jehad-e-Islam (HuJI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), Indian Express reports on December 20. ATS has also named seven Azamgarh-based alleged IM operatives. The ATS, which is investigating the blast cases, has made the disclosure in a letter attached with the affidavit filed by Varanasi Police before the High Court. The letter gives the status of the cases and the names of the accused which came into light during the investigation.
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December - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad killed one of their former comrades at Chhipadohar market under Barwadih Police Station in Latehar District on December 20, after branding him as Police informer, reports The Telegraph. Barwadih Po
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad killed one of their former comrades at Chhipadohar market under Barwadih Police Station in Latehar District on December 20, after branding him as Police informer, reports The Telegraph. Barwadih Police recovered the body of Vijay Singh from the Mahuadanr-Daltonganj Road, known to house several Maoist hideouts. Police also recovered five used cartridges from the area along with a letter in which the Maoists had claimed responsibility for the killing. Singh, native from Ranka in Garhwa District, had apparently quit the Maoist organisation and was trying to return to the mainstream under the influence of his family members.
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December - 20 
According to a delayed report by Business Standard on January 1 the Security Forces (SFs) on December 20, 2012, arrested a top militant, identified as, ‘Revenue Officer’ Khwairakpam Khogendro Singh, of the Lamjanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Commun
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According to a delayed report by Business Standard on January 1 the Security Forces (SFs) on December 20, 2012, arrested a top militant, identified as, ‘Revenue Officer’ Khwairakpam Khogendro Singh, of the Lamjanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC- Lamjanba Khuman) at an undisclosed location in New Delhi.
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December - 20 
ANVC-B sponsored seven-hour-long bandh (shutdown strike) concluded peacefully, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B called the bandh in remembrance of ‘fallen martyrs’. The streets of Garo Hills wore a deserted look and business establishments, gov
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ANVC-B sponsored seven-hour-long bandh (shutdown strike) concluded peacefully, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B called the bandh in remembrance of ‘fallen martyrs’. The streets of Garo Hills wore a deserted look and business establishments, government offices and educational institutions remained close.
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December - 20 
Barring incidents of set ablaze of vehicles, Maoist activities have been contained to a large extent in Jharkhand, Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath said in Jamshedpur, reports DNA. "I do not claim that Maoist activities have been cleaned up i
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Barring incidents of set ablaze of vehicles, Maoist activities have been contained to a large extent in Jharkhand, Director General of Police (DGP) GS Rath said in Jamshedpur, reports DNA. "I do not claim that Maoist activities have been cleaned up in the State. The situation has improved to a great extent as we have been able to contain them," Rath told newsmen. Rath urged the Policemen to remain alert as the rebel outfits reply more on guerrilla tactics and can attack anywhere anytime.
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December - 20 
Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, asked the moderate faction of All-Party Hurriyat Conference- Mirwaiz (APHC-M) led by Mirwaiz Omar Farooq to hold unconditional talks with Union government and work out solution to Jammu and Kashmir centric politi
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Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, asked the moderate faction of All-Party Hurriyat Conference- Mirwaiz (APHC-M) led by Mirwaiz Omar Farooq to hold unconditional talks with Union government and work out solution to Jammu and Kashmir centric political issues acceptable to all stakeholders. The Chief Minister further said, "It is a universal truth that militancy has achieved nothing and dialogue is only way forward to settle problems, the other separatist group [All-Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G)] should also get involved in talks to address complex issues for the good of general public and peace and prosperity of the State."
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December - 20 
Four alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, already in Delhi Police custody, were on December 20, arrested by Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad (ATS) in connection with Pune serial blasts (August 1, 2012) and remanded in Police custody till January 1,
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Four alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants, already in Delhi Police custody, were on December 20, arrested by Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad (ATS) in connection with Pune serial blasts (August 1, 2012) and remanded in Police custody till January 1, according to Zee News. The suspects Asad Khan (33) and Imran Khan (31) were arrested on September 26 from their hideout at Pul Prehladpur in south Delhi while Syed Firoze (38) was picked up from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station five days later by Delhi Police special cell in an another terror case. The Police claimed that the trio was also involved in triggering Pune blasts. While, the fourth accused Langde Irfan (30), was apprehended from Jaipur (Rajasthan) on October 10 by the Delhi Police.
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December - 20 
Jharkhand Government decided to give INR 1,500 allowance to surrendered Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) till they get a plot to construct house as per the State’s 2010 surrender policy, reports The Hindu. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting cha
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Jharkhand Government decided to give INR 1,500 allowance to surrendered Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) till they get a plot to construct house as per the State’s 2010 surrender policy, reports The Hindu. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arjun Munda, Cabinet Secretary N N Pandey told reporters in Ranchi. The allowance would be given up to 10 years from the date of surrender in the event of a Maoist not getting plot immediately on surrender, he said. The allowance would be stopped if a plot was provided within that period, he added.
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December - 20 
Launching their first outfit under the banner ‘Kashmir Sangbaaz League’, stone-pelters in the State have warned of uncontrollable turbulence and remorseless assaults on the Police and Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir if the December 13, 200
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Launching their first outfit under the banner ‘Kashmir Sangbaaz League’, stone-pelters in the State have warned of uncontrollable turbulence and remorseless assaults on the Police and Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir if the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru is hanged. The press release by outfit further said that government installations and radio and television stations, besides the offices of pro-India National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), would be attacked.
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December - 20 
Leading civil rights activists and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers on December 20 condemned the Bihar Government’s withdrawal of permission for a rally in Muzaffarpur District, scheduled for December 21, to protest against t
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Leading civil rights activists and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers on December 20 condemned the Bihar Government’s withdrawal of permission for a rally in Muzaffarpur District, scheduled for December 21, to protest against the crackdown by the Police and paramilitary forces on the tribal people across the country, reports The Asian Age. Eminent Telugu poet and Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao and social activist B.D. Sharma described the forestalling of the Muzaffarpur rally as “arrant stifling of democratic discussions on crucial national issues”. Some posters used for mobilising people for the rally are believed to have contributed to the authorities’ decision to revoke permission for the event. Photographs on posters, seeking to condemn ‘Operation Green Hunt’, depicted top leaders, including Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh, leading United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ministers, Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar and his Deputy Sushil Kumar Modi as holding guns in their hands.
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December - 20 
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam on December 20 informed the assembly that the Government has ordered Police to arrest the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, who allegedly molested and assaulted a Manip
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Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam on December 20 informed the assembly that the Government has ordered Police to arrest the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, who allegedly molested and assaulted a Manipuri film actress in Chandel District, reports Times of India. During a musical concert held at Chandel in the night of December 18, NSCN-IM 'lieutenant colonel’, Livingstone Anal molested and assaulted Khangembam Momoco in front of her mother inside the green room. Further, Livingstone Anal has turned down the proposal to issue an apology for the gross conduct.
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December - 20 
Nine militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including ‘commander’ Suren Debbarma, have surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Karbuk, a village near the Indo-Bangla international border under West Tripura District on December 20 a
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Nine militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), including ‘commander’ Suren Debbarma, have surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Karbuk, a village near the Indo-Bangla international border under West Tripura District on December 20 and deposited one AK-47 rifle, one revolver and one grenade, reports Assam Tribune. Debbarma had led an ambush on August 20 in 2002 at Hirapur in Gomati District in which 20 Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel were killed and their arms looted.
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December - 20 
Police have detained two militants, identified as Ali Mohammad and Mohammad Akbar, along with their wives and 13 children (totalling 17 persons) from a house at Channi Himmat (Jammu District) soon after they reached there from Pakistan via Kathmandu
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Police have detained two militants, identified as Ali Mohammad and Mohammad Akbar, along with their wives and 13 children (totalling 17 persons) from a house at Channi Himmat (Jammu District) soon after they reached there from Pakistan via Kathmandu (Nepal). They had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from Keran sector in Kupwara District about two decades ago.
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December - 20 
Pushing for partial withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah discounted suggestions that this will benefit terrorists. He said that it is time to believe in the State Police and Para-milita
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Pushing for partial withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah discounted suggestions that this will benefit terrorists. He said that it is time to believe in the State Police and Para-military Forces. Clarifying his stand, he stated, "I believe the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) and JK (J&K) Police have acquired the ability to deal with the situation in areas where we could dispense with any sort of Army involvement and these are the sort of areas from where we are asking for removal of AFSPA."
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December - 20 
State Election Department has decided to seek 76 additional companies of Central Paramilitary forces for smooth conduct of the upcoming Assembly election in the State.
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State Election Department has decided to seek 76 additional companies of Central Paramilitary forces for smooth conduct of the upcoming Assembly election in the State.
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December - 20 
Suspected militants belonging to the breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) on December 20 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant at Rongtok village in West Khasi Hills District. Two GNLA militants were
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Suspected militants belonging to the breakaway faction of the A’chik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC-B) on December 20 killed a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant at Rongtok village in West Khasi Hills District. Two GNLA militants were also injured during the incident.
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December - 20 
The Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), G. S. Rath, on December 20, said that soon the State will have 150 Compact Police Stations catering to the advanced security needs of an area, reports The Daily Pioneer. Addressing the media in Jamshed
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The Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), G. S. Rath, on December 20, said that soon the State will have 150 Compact Police Stations catering to the advanced security needs of an area, reports The Daily Pioneer. Addressing the media in Jamshedpur he said “As per our plans, in the first phase, we have given the green light to 150 such Police Stations. Later, we will consider converting the rest of the 350 Police Stations across the State.” Commenting on the challenges posed by the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) issue, he said, “I do not claim that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities have been stopped. However, the situation has improved to a great extent as we have been able to contain them.” When asked if fresh violence in Saranda would affect development projects, he pointed out that there was no presence of LWEs there as such. He said in the recent past, only two incidents of violence had taken place in Saranda after a gap of almost a year.
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December - 20 
The report on militancy compiled by J&K Home Ministry says SFs have seized over INR 40 million from militants in Jammu and Kashmir in last 14 years, reports Zee News. In addition PKR 427,000 and at least AFN 7,951 and currencies of various countries
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The report on militancy compiled by J&K Home Ministry says SFs have seized over INR 40 million from militants in Jammu and Kashmir in last 14 years, reports Zee News. In addition PKR 427,000 and at least AFN 7,951 and currencies of various countries worth INR 250,000 were also seized from militants during the same period. The largest cash seizure of INR 1.27 million was made by SFs in 2003.
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December - 20 
Top Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Chota Haafiz alias Shakir Ahmad, who is also wanted in connection with September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) on December 20, at village Qadarna of Navapachi locali
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Top Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Chota Haafiz alias Shakir Ahmad, who is also wanted in connection with September 7, 2011, Delhi High Court blast, was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) on December 20, at village Qadarna of Navapachi locality in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Haafiz carried a total cash reward of INR 2 million on his head. One AK rifle along with ammunition was recovered from the slain militant.
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December - 20 
Unidentified assailants barged into the houses of Mohammad Afzal Khanday, Ghulam Mohammad Khan and Ghulam Ahmad Wani and ransacked the houses at Doompora in Pulwama District.
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Unidentified assailants barged into the houses of Mohammad Afzal Khanday, Ghulam Mohammad Khan and Ghulam Ahmad Wani and ransacked the houses at Doompora in Pulwama District.
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December - 20 
Unidentified militants barged into the house of a Sarpanch of a village Harpora in Handwara locality of Kupwara District, Abdul Aziz son of Mohammad Abdullah on December 20. The Sarpanch was beaten up and asked to resign.
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Unidentified militants barged into the house of a Sarpanch of a village Harpora in Handwara locality of Kupwara District, Abdul Aziz son of Mohammad Abdullah on December 20. The Sarpanch was beaten up and asked to resign.
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December - 21 
Cases of children being used as cadres and shield by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have come to the notice of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCP). Further, the Commission has intimated the State Government about
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Cases of children being used as cadres and shield by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have come to the notice of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCP). Further, the Commission has intimated the State Government about the development. NCPCR has asked the State Government to give a detailed report on the issue and initiatives being taken to prohibit the misuse of children as soldiers.
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December - 21 
Militant group, Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), accusing Education Department officials of indulging in rampant corruption, has proclaimed that it would resume collection of tax from educational institutions, including private schools.
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Militant group, Kanglei Yowal Kanna Lup (KYKL), accusing Education Department officials of indulging in rampant corruption, has proclaimed that it would resume collection of tax from educational institutions, including private schools.
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December - 21 
Police on December 21 arrested one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammad Altaf Ganie alias Cheema son of Abdul Hamid, from village Raipora, Palhalan (Baramulla District), reports Daily Excelsior. The militant was involved in the kill
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Police on December 21 arrested one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Mohammad Altaf Ganie alias Cheema son of Abdul Hamid, from village Raipora, Palhalan (Baramulla District), reports Daily Excelsior. The militant was involved in the killing of a Sarpanch (head of village level local self government institution), Ghulam Mohammad Yatoo, of Raipora Palhalan in Baramulla District on September 10, 2012. Yatoo's killing resulted in the resignation of hundreds of Sarpachs. Police said that another accomplice of the arrested militant, Shabir Ahmed Sheikh alias Shaka is still at large. One AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines, 192 rounds of AK ammunition, one pistol, four pistol rounds, one pouch, one wireless set and 32 IED circuit packs were recovered from them.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Khurai Chairen Thongkhong areas of Imphal, the State capital of Manipur, on December 21, reports Imphal Free Press. According to a Police release, a c
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Khurai Chairen Thongkhong areas of Imphal, the State capital of Manipur, on December 21, reports Imphal Free Press. According to a Police release, a combined team of CDO Imphal East, CDO Imphal West, 30 Assam Rifles and 18th Sikh Regiment under the command of Inspector P Achouba Meetei, OC, CDO/IE launched a counter insurgency operation at in and around Khurai Chairen Thongkhong areas on December 21 at about 6:30 pm, after receiving a reliable information regarding the presence of some cadres UG organization PREPAK. During the operation the combined team have arrested four PREPAK cadres who were allegedly involved in several bomb blasts. The four have been identified as Haorongbam Shangkar Singh (22), son of H Sharat Singh of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai, Haobam Manglemba Meitei alias Jotin (23), son of H Bashanta Singh of Sagolband Meino Leirak, Sorokhaibam (O) Milem (N) Jamini Devi (47), wife of Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh of Lamsang Bazaar Thong Maning, Kshetrimayum Boby Singh alias Thouba (32), son of Ksh Ibocha Singh of Sagolband Meino Leirak, said the release. “Two numbers of Chinese Hand Grenade with detonators, one PEK explosive (with a dimension of 26 cm X 5 cm) and 4 (four) numbers of detonators along with wire and two numbers of mobile phones were recovered from them,” the release said.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected militants of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) from an undisclosed location, reports The Sentinel on December 22. They are identified as Solomon Gomei (17), son of Maiphun Golmei of Tamenglong and Kachaom
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected militants of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) from an undisclosed location, reports The Sentinel on December 22. They are identified as Solomon Gomei (17), son of Maiphun Golmei of Tamenglong and Kachaomlan Golmei (16), son of Khapungpok Golmei of Koupum village. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, three rounds and two rounds of AK 56 rifle were recovered from them.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 arrested a MULTA militant, Upjal Hussain, from his house at Dolapara of Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two crude bombs weighing 500 gm, two grenades, one sword, 1
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 arrested a MULTA militant, Upjal Hussain, from his house at Dolapara of Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two crude bombs weighing 500 gm, two grenades, one sword, 12 arrows, one diary and mobile.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 killed a militant of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Tatar (Member of Parliament), identified as Apao Kipgen, in Sadar Hills of Senapati District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 killed a militant of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Tatar (Member of Parliament), identified as Apao Kipgen, in Sadar Hills of Senapati District.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 21, in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to GNLA, identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Bilpak B Marak, at Suorkona village, under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 21, in an encounter, killed a militant belonging to GNLA, identified as ‘Lance Corporal’ Bilpak B Marak, at Suorkona village, under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 5.56mm M16 assault rifle (Made in USA), 1 x Magazine with 12 live rounds from the site.
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December - 21 
SFs arrested a militant of the Military Defence Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MDF) during a search operation at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District, reports The Sentinel. The militant was identified as Roshan Khundrakpam (22), son
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SFs arrested a militant of the Military Defence Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MDF) during a search operation at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur District, reports The Sentinel. The militant was identified as Roshan Khundrakpam (22), son of Manitomba Khundrakpam of Ningthoukhong.
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December - 21 
SFs conducted search operations at the house of Satchandra Haorungbam (58), son of late Ombi Haurngbam of Khurai Chingabam Leikai and recovered explosives and extortion notes. SFs recovered three bomb pipes measuring 11/2 ft, four one ft long explosi
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SFs conducted search operations at the house of Satchandra Haorungbam (58), son of late Ombi Haurngbam of Khurai Chingabam Leikai and recovered explosives and extortion notes. SFs recovered three bomb pipes measuring 11/2 ft, four one ft long explosive cakes, three transistors, two detonators with wire, eight batteries and one two wheeler were recovered from the house. SFs also recovered two extortion letters issued by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK). The notes were to be given to one Dr Bilasini and one Dr Landhoni were to be given extortion letters for INR 1 million and INR 500,000 respectively.
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December - 21 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan on December 21 expressed apprehension over the reported attempts by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to regroup itself ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, reports S
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan on December 21 expressed apprehension over the reported attempts by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to regroup itself ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, reports Shillong Times. “We are pretty sure that the HNLC would try to take advantage to make their presence felt in the run up to the upcoming election,” the DGP said, while claiming that the State Police are on high alert.
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December - 21 
Three more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are moving around in Tamil Nadu, said investigators questioning the four LTTE operatives arrested on December 19, reports Daily Mirror on December 22. Suresh Kumar, the electronic expert of LT
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Three more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are moving around in Tamil Nadu, said investigators questioning the four LTTE operatives arrested on December 19, reports Daily Mirror on December 22. Suresh Kumar, the electronic expert of LTTE arrested on December 19 told investigators that "three more LTTE operatives were roaming around in the state and one of them was in Madurai (Madurai District)."Police teams have been formed to nab the three operatives. A 'Q' branch Police officer said the "operatives planned to attack many places in Sri Lanka to create a law and order problem there." As reported earlier Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch investigators on December 19, arrested four militants of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), including their ‘electronics expert’ from Nallathambi Street in Pammal near Pallavaram of Kanchipuram District.
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December - 21 
Two persons, identified as Sheikh Ibrahim and S. Rehman were held on December 21, with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 87,000 from a place in Bahadurganj Police Station in Kishanganj District,
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Two persons, identified as Sheikh Ibrahim and S. Rehman were held on December 21, with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 87,000 from a place in Bahadurganj Police Station in Kishanganj District,
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December - 22 
A combined team of CDO/IE and 16th AR under the command of Inspector P Achouba Meetei, Officer-in-Charge, Commando Imphal East Unit arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadres from Chinungkhok area on December 22. The arr
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A combined team of CDO/IE and 16th AR under the command of Inspector P Achouba Meetei, Officer-in-Charge, Commando Imphal East Unit arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadres from Chinungkhok area on December 22. The arrested persons were identified as Laithangbam Sanajaoba Meitei (37), son of L Bihari Singh of Chingnungkhok Mamang Leikai and Khuraijam Eken Singh (28), son of (Late) Kh Lalpapu of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai. One 9mm Pistol with magazine and two live rounds, 370 numbers of detonators with wire, one cable multi wire, one coil of soldering wire, two numbers of welding tools and one screw driver set were recovered from their possession.
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December - 22 
A suspected All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Demow town of Sivasagar District on December 23
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A suspected All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant was arrested from Demow town of Sivasagar District on December 23
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December - 22 
Baroda branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) under the aegis of its Committee of Information Technology organised a training workshop-cum-seminar for Police officials on December 23, reports The Times of India. About 150 Po
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Baroda branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) under the aegis of its Committee of Information Technology organised a training workshop-cum-seminar for Police officials on December 23, reports The Times of India. About 150 Police officers from Vadodara (Vadodara) and other cities participated in the event. The programme covered introduction to different kind of cyber crimes, relevant provisions of Information Technology Act 2008, its interpretation and some related controversies, forensics connected with cyber crimes and investigation of cyber crimes. Case studies were also discussed by experts at the event.
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December - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) recovered seven landmines and explosives materials during a combing operation from Mankindi forest in Narayanpatna on December 22.
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Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) recovered seven landmines and explosives materials during a combing operation from Mankindi forest in Narayanpatna on December 22.
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December - 22 
One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Mohammad Ukiluddin Shiekh, was arrested in at Hudumkhata village in Gossaigaon sub-division in Kokrajhar District in the evening of December 22 and recovered one country-mad
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One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Mohammad Ukiluddin Shiekh, was arrested in at Hudumkhata village in Gossaigaon sub-division in Kokrajhar District in the evening of December 22 and recovered one country-made rifle and a mobile handset, reports Sentinel. Police sources said that there were a large number of cases against him and that the Police was on a look-out for him since the last few months.
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December - 22 
One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Mansur Islam, was apprehended from Gauripur in the Dhubri District.
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One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Mansur Islam, was apprehended from Gauripur in the Dhubri District.
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December - 22 
Police on December 22, arrested two persons, identified as Praveen Shirsat and Vicky Sahu, for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Nagpur (Nagpur District) and seized counterfeit notes worth INR 15,000 from them, reports The Tim
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Police on December 22, arrested two persons, identified as Praveen Shirsat and Vicky Sahu, for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Nagpur (Nagpur District) and seized counterfeit notes worth INR 15,000 from them, reports The Times of India. Shirsat was arrested near Spanco office at Tukdoji Square and Sahu from Shastri Nagar. Two printers and scanning machines were seized from his house. Prima facie, Sahu appears to be the mastermind behind the crime.
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December - 22 
The Pranhita-Chevella Irrigation Project, a joint venture of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, came under the scanner of Security Force (SF) personnel following the arrest of a manager of one of the private companies on December 22 engaged in the work
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The Pranhita-Chevella Irrigation Project, a joint venture of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, came under the scanner of Security Force (SF) personnel following the arrest of a manager of one of the private companies on December 22 engaged in the work for close links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. Venkatramma Reddy, the manager of Hyderabad's Sushee Infrastructure Private Limited, was nabbed by Jimulgatta Police in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) along with two others in Devalmari jungle of Gadchiroli. The trio was headed to meet a group of Maoists to provide logistics and financial support. They were also in possession of incriminating material brought as an aid for Maoists.
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December - 22 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from the Chiephobozou Police Station area of Kohima District on December 23, reports Nagaland Post. The militants from “Chiemakhuma
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from the Chiephobozou Police Station area of Kohima District on December 23, reports Nagaland Post. The militants from “Chiemakhuma camp” were identified as ‘Second Lieutenant’ Apum, ‘Corporal’ Nali and ‘Lieutenant Corporal’ Fulu. One AK-56 rifle with one magazine and 29 live rounds, one sten-gun (MK-11) with two magazines and 30 live rounds and one pistol with magazine and six live rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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December - 23 
A girl identified as Zahida Akhtar, was arrested and later released on bail by the Police on charges of stone pelting in 2010 summer agitation in Anantnag (Anantnag District). Zahida is the first girl who was arrested on charges of stone pelting. Ear
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A girl identified as Zahida Akhtar, was arrested and later released on bail by the Police on charges of stone pelting in 2010 summer agitation in Anantnag (Anantnag District). Zahida is the first girl who was arrested on charges of stone pelting. Earlier women in Kashmir have been arrested for militancy but not for stone pelting.
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December - 23 
Five suspected militants of the Breakaway-faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council–Breakaway (ANVC-B) were arrested from Nongshram of West Khasi Hills District and Mendipathar of North Garo Hills District on December 24, reports Shillong Times
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Five suspected militants of the Breakaway-faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council–Breakaway (ANVC-B) were arrested from Nongshram of West Khasi Hills District and Mendipathar of North Garo Hills District on December 24, reports Shillong Times. Police, at Nongshram, recovered the demand note the militants had served to the toll gate owner. The five ANVC militants have been identified as Sunil N Marak, Palwan Marak, Nethar K Sangma, Sengwan G Momin and Amobi Momin.
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December - 23 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan on December 23 claimed that militant activities in insurgency-ravaged Garo Hills have gone down ahead of the Christmas festivities. He also said that militants, both from the Garo National Lib
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Kulbir Krishan on December 23 claimed that militant activities in insurgency-ravaged Garo Hills have gone down ahead of the Christmas festivities. He also said that militants, both from the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and ANVC-B, are taking a break and paying visits to their family members.
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December - 23 
Pakistan Rangers resorted to firing at four Indian pickets at Mankote sector in Poonch District on December 23, in violation of Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian side did not retaliate and
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Pakistan Rangers resorted to firing at four Indian pickets at Mankote sector in Poonch District on December 23, in violation of Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian side did not retaliate and no casualties or damage was reported either.
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December - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reacted strongly to the media statement of Jana Adhikar Manch (People’s Right Forum) convener Dandapani Mohanty on December 23 that the government had paid INR 60 million to Maoists for the release of
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reacted strongly to the media statement of Jana Adhikar Manch (People’s Right Forum) convener Dandapani Mohanty on December 23 that the government had paid INR 60 million to Maoists for the release of Laxmipur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Jhina Hikaka, and former Malkangiri District Magistrate (DM) R. Vineel Krishna from their captivity, reports The Times of India. In posters put up at several places in Malkangiri District, the Maoists denied receiving money from anyone for the release of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and the tribal legislator and asked Dandapani to withdraw his statement. "For the past few days Dandapani has been saying in the media that INR 60 million was paid to Maoists for the release of Krishna and Hikaka. But this is not true. We have not received any money from the government. After the State Government agreed to fulfil our demands, the two kidnapped persons were released in the presence of the mediators," read a Maoist poster at the Malkangiri collectorate. The posters further added that "Dandapani in connivance with Panda is trying to defame the Maoist organisation and to weaken the people's movement. We warned him to abstain from all these activities or else he will face the music and will be punished at the praja court (kangaroo court of the Maoists)." Commenting on the posters, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said "We have seized some posters. Investigation is on to find if they are really Maoist posters."
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December - 23 
The Maoists and the Police exchanged fire at Ghurabandha in Ghatshila sub-division in the East Singhbhum District on December 24, reports Daily Pioneer. After the encounter the Police recovered a landmine, 40 gelatine sticks, 150 detonators and food-
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The Maoists and the Police exchanged fire at Ghurabandha in Ghatshila sub-division in the East Singhbhum District on December 24, reports Daily Pioneer. After the encounter the Police recovered a landmine, 40 gelatine sticks, 150 detonators and food-stuff as well as clothes from the site. However, no one was injured in the encounter that lasted for half-an-hour during which over 100 rounds of shots were fired from either side. Following the incident the Police have launched combing operation in the Naxal [Left Wing extremism (LWE)]-affected areas of Ghatshila sub division consisting of areas like Dumaria, Musaboni, Chakulia, Baharagora and Ghatshila.
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December - 23 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised Naxalite-affected states to set up joint task forces while choppers are provided for anti-Maoist operations, Andhra Pradesh Director-General of Police V Dinesh Reddy said on December 24, reports Zee News
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised Naxalite-affected states to set up joint task forces while choppers are provided for anti-Maoist operations, Andhra Pradesh Director-General of Police V Dinesh Reddy said on December 24, reports Zee News. "Recently the MHA took a decision to set up joint task force where MHA will give us choppers so that we can send them to a distance of about 10 kilometers across state borders from where joint operations could be carried out," he told reporters. Such joint operations were already being carried out at Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Andhra-Odisha border areas bordering the eight Maoist-affected Districts of Andhra Pradesh, he said. "There are over 300 underground cadres from Andhra Pradesh, of which around 200 migrated to other states, while the rest of the underground cadres stay in bordering Districts of other states and occasionally cross over into Andhra Pradesh. However, the Andhra Pradesh Police has been driving them back," he added. DGP V Dinesh Reddy further said that the State Police successfully kept left-wing extremism under check this year by arresting as many 299 extremists, including Maoist leaders while 304 Maoists surrendered. There were four exchanges of fire where three extremists died and 51 weapons were recovered, he said.
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December - 23 
To avert a possible clash between tribals and non-tribals, Koraput District Administration on December 23 clamped prohibitory orders under CrPc 144 at Podapadar and its peripheral areas under Maoist-hit Narayanpatna block, reports zeenews.india.com.
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To avert a possible clash between tribals and non-tribals, Koraput District Administration on December 23 clamped prohibitory orders under CrPc 144 at Podapadar and its peripheral areas under Maoist-hit Narayanpatna block, reports zeenews.india.com. The Maoist backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), which is spearheading the tribals fight for their land rights in the area, had sought permission from the administration to hold a meeting at Podapadar on December 23. Conversely, non-tribals who have been driven out by CMAS activists from their respective villages since 2009 were opposing to the Sangh's proposed meeting. Commenting on the matter, Koraput SP Awinash Kumar said "There is report that non-tribals are opposing Sangh's meeting and there could be a clash if it is organised. There is also information about movement of Maoists in the area who could resort to violence taking advantage of huge gathering. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, prohibitory orders were issued in and around Podapadar."
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December - 23 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, allegedly involved in an attack on a hotel in Srinagar, and a Policeman were killed in a fierce encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dodhipora village of Kulgam District on December 24, reports
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, allegedly involved in an attack on a hotel in Srinagar, and a Policeman were killed in a fierce encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dodhipora village of Kulgam District on December 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Mudasir Sheikh alias Mavia, a self-styled ‘district commander’, and his Pakistani associate Tamim. “Both the militants were involved in an attack on a prominent hotel on the outskirts of Srinagar in October 2011,” the spokesman said.
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December - 23 
Two other militants, Bishanjay Tripura and Paritosh Debbarma, of the same outfit surrendered to Police at Ananda Hari Roaja Para village, 48 kilometres south west of Chhawmanu Police Station, in Dhalai District on December 23 and deposited one wirele
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Two other militants, Bishanjay Tripura and Paritosh Debbarma, of the same outfit surrendered to Police at Ananda Hari Roaja Para village, 48 kilometres south west of Chhawmanu Police Station, in Dhalai District on December 23 and deposited one wireless set and INR 700.
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December - 24 
An Army soldier sustained serious injuries in a sniper fire from across the Line of Control (LoC) at Neelum Post in Mankote sector of Poonch District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said that in a targeted attack Sepoy Rakes
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An Army soldier sustained serious injuries in a sniper fire from across the Line of Control (LoC) at Neelum Post in Mankote sector of Poonch District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said that in a targeted attack Sepoy Rakesh Kumar of 37 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was seriously injured. No movement of infiltrators was spotted in the area after the firing, however, Army have cordoned off the area. Reports further added that a Pakistan Army trooper or a militant might have come close to the LoC, targeted the jawan (trooper) with sniper fire and fled back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as it was not possible to hit the jawan directly from the Pakistani posts in the area.
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December - 24 
Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, led by self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Indrajit Neog, surrendered before Police in Tinsukia town of same District in Assam on December 25, reports Telegraph.
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Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, led by self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Indrajit Neog, surrendered before Police in Tinsukia town of same District in Assam on December 25, reports Telegraph.
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December - 24 
Maoists set ablaze two earthmovers at Chapalsi village under Bhandaria Police Station in Garhwa District on December 25, reports The Times of India. Sources said around 30-40 armed Maoists stormed at a project site where a road was being built from C
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Maoists set ablaze two earthmovers at Chapalsi village under Bhandaria Police Station in Garhwa District on December 25, reports The Times of India. Sources said around 30-40 armed Maoists stormed at a project site where a road was being built from Chapalsi to Bijka village. They assaulted 10-15 workers at the site and set ablaze two earthmovers which belonged to one Mantu Agrawal who put them on rent to contractor Ajay Dubey. Garhwa SP Michael Raj S said, "The incident was carried out by the squad of Maoist commander Vishalji."
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December - 24 
More Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres may be encouraged to surrender in Maharashtra as the State Home Minister (HM) R.R. Patil assured to upgrade the surrender policy of the State, reports The Times of India (TOI) on December 25. P
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More Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres may be encouraged to surrender in Maharashtra as the State Home Minister (HM) R.R. Patil assured to upgrade the surrender policy of the State, reports The Times of India (TOI) on December 25. Patil, during his visit to TOI office last week, said the surrender policy of the State would be made at par with other states like Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. In 2010, 20 LWEs had surrendered in the State and another 16 laid down their arms in 2011 however in 2012 there have been only eight surrenders till September. On the other hand, several top LWEs from Gadchiroli moved to Andhra Pradesh to surrender in 2012.
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December - 24 
Police said they would not proceed against Zahida Akhtar, the girl who was arrested on December 23, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, for her alleged involvement in 2010 summer protests. Inspector General of Police (IGP) S M Sahai said, "Pol
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Police said they would not proceed against Zahida Akhtar, the girl who was arrested on December 23, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, for her alleged involvement in 2010 summer protests. Inspector General of Police (IGP) S M Sahai said, "Police will not proceed against Zahida, a resident of Batengoo in Anantnag.” In 2010 mass unrest, the Zahida had sustained a bullet injury in her right leg when Police and Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a funeral procession.
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December - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Purulia District Police in West Bengal on December 24, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the surrender, C. Sudhakar, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Purulia, said “Bijoy
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Purulia District Police in West Bengal on December 24, reports The Hindu. Commenting on the surrender, C. Sudhakar, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Purulia, said “Bijoy Singh Sardar and Moumita Paharia surrendered before us. They have also handed in two double-barrel guns. Their surrender has been approved by the State Government.” Both Sardar and Paharia were active since 2008, and were associated with the Dalam squad and Ayodhya squad of the outfit, along the West Bengal-Jharkhand border, the SP added.
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December - 24 
Two persons were arrested on December 24, by the Border Security Force (BSF) from Dhubri District of Assam and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 50,000 was recovered from their possession, reports Business Standard. The duo Ha
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Two persons were arrested on December 24, by the Border Security Force (BSF) from Dhubri District of Assam and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 50,000 was recovered from their possession, reports Business Standard. The duo Hakim Ali Sarkar and Suleman Ali were picked up from a hotel at Gauripur town. According to sources, "On questioning, the suspects divulged the name of a FICN kingpin Jafar Ali residing in Patamari area of Dhubri. Efforts are on to trace the suspect”.
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December - 25 
A suspected ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Ajit Sahu, was killed by a mob when he had gone to collect ‘levy’ at Renghari Mundatoli under Thetaitanger Police Station in Simdega District, reports The T
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A suspected ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Ajit Sahu, was killed by a mob when he had gone to collect ‘levy’ at Renghari Mundatoli under Thetaitanger Police Station in Simdega District, reports The Telegraph. a PLFI is a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist. According to Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Prabhat Kumar, Sahu had been demanding levy from Dinesh Tirkey, a retired Army man. Sahu went to the village at 4pm to demand INR 50,000 from Tirkey. He was soon gheraoed by villagers and killed. “Sahu was earlier associated with Pahari Cheeta and perhaps he also happened to be the local area commander of PLFI. Several criminal cases, too, were pending against him,” Kumar added. The Pahari Cheeta, a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] organisation, is active in remote villages of Simdega and Gumla Districts.
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December - 25 
An Army trooper, who was injured in firing along the Line of Control (LoC) at Neelum Post in Mankote sector of Poonch District on December 25, succumbed to his injuries on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Sepoy Rakesh Kumar of 37 Rashtriya Rifl
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An Army trooper, who was injured in firing along the Line of Control (LoC) at Neelum Post in Mankote sector of Poonch District on December 25, succumbed to his injuries on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Sepoy Rakesh Kumar of 37 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) is a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
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December - 25 
Assam has witnessed a steady increase in kidnapping and extortion cases over the past few years. According to the latest figures compiled by the State Crime Records Bureau, there has been a spurt in kidnapping and extortion cases in the state since 2
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Assam has witnessed a steady increase in kidnapping and extortion cases over the past few years. According to the latest figures compiled by the State Crime Records Bureau, there has been a spurt in kidnapping and extortion cases in the state since 2004, The Telegraph reports on December 26. The total number of abduction cases registered in different Police Stations across Assam has gone up from 1,659 in 2004 to 3,785 in 2011. This year (2012) up to October, altogether 3,229 kidnapping cases have been registered so far and it is likely to cross last year’s figure by the end of the year. The crime figures for November are still under compilation. Like kidnapping, extortion cases have also shown a rising trend. Compared to 388 extortion cases registered in 2004, the figure has jumped to 992 in 2011. Till 2012, October 879 extortion cases have been registered in the state. Things have reached such a stage that even legislators are not being spared by the extortionists. Many MLAs, from different political parties, have reportedly received extortion demand from the United Liberation Front of Assam -Anti-Talks Faction (ULFA-ATF) in the past few months. The legislators who received extortion demands are Bolin Chetia from Sadiya Assembly constituency, Rupjyoti Kurmi from Mariani, Debabrata Saikia from Nazira and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Doomdooma constituency, Dilip Maran. They were all allegedly asked to pay INR 20, 00, 000 each. Most of the kidnappings and extortions are taking place in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, the four BTAD Districts and in their adjoining areas. In addition, the number of breach of trust cases registered was 802 in 2009, 992 in 2010, 933 in 2011 and 1,060 up to October, 2012. Similarly, the number of cheating cases registered was 1,098 in 2009, 1,326 in 2010, 1,453 in 2011 and 1,404 up to October, 2012.
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December - 25 
In a major political development the government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to provide insurance cover to panches (member of village level local self government institution called Panchayat) and sarpanchs (head of a Panchayat) reports Zee News.
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In a major political development the government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to provide insurance cover to panches (member of village level local self government institution called Panchayat) and sarpanchs (head of a Panchayat) reports Zee News. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar further said that adequate remuneration was also provided to them.
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December - 25 
Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), S S Sandhu said that efforts are being made for the revival of militancy in the valley, reports Kashmir Times. The IG said, “Though there is no infiltration from across the border but eff
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Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), S S Sandhu said that efforts are being made for the revival of militancy in the valley, reports Kashmir Times. The IG said, “Though there is no infiltration from across the border but efforts are still on to revive the militancy here. We are well aware about the strategies of the militants and will not allow them to succeed in their designs. We are ready to face any challenge at any point of time.” Talking about the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) he stated, “The act is in force here but we do not use it on ground while fighting the militancy. We do not feel any need to use the law as public extends full support to us in fighting the militants.” He also claimed that both the anti-militant operations carried out in Sopore and Kulgam Districts were based on public and intelligence information.
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December - 25 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has strong financial links with sources in London, rediff.com reports on December 26. According to a NIA official, intelligence inputs from India and the United King
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has strong financial links with sources in London, rediff.com reports on December 26. According to a NIA official, intelligence inputs from India and the United Kingdom (UK) indicate that the BKI receives its funds indirectly from some NGOs. Since the BKI's activities within India have tapered down, the outfit is trying to re-group by looking for sympathisers and donors outside India. The BKI had sought refuge in Pakistan with the help of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) earlier. Now, the BKI has also found supporters in Germany and the UK to gradually rebuild their base. According to NIA official, "It is extremely important that we get details about the financial transactions and the NGOs involved. Authorities in the UK, Germany and Canada need to assist us with the probe so that we can collect more evidence". The NIA also fears that a resurgent BKI may try to make inroads into Punjab and Delhi.
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December - 25 
Police arrested three persons, identified as Rishiraj Gogoi, Pradip Gogoi and Raju Gowala at Tingrai Chariali in Naharkatia of Dibrugarh District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 20, 00,000 on December 26, according to sentine
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Police arrested three persons, identified as Rishiraj Gogoi, Pradip Gogoi and Raju Gowala at Tingrai Chariali in Naharkatia of Dibrugarh District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 20, 00,000 on December 26, according to sentinelassam.com.
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December - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager in Gumla District, reports Indianexpress.com on December 26. According to Police officials, the victim was dragged from his house and then shot in the head.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager in Gumla District, reports Indianexpress.com on December 26. According to Police officials, the victim was dragged from his house and then shot in the head.
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December - 25 
The Paramilitary Forces, in a fresh offensive against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Saranda, are contemplating to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the West Singhbhum forest to monitor movement of Maoists re
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The Paramilitary Forces, in a fresh offensive against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Saranda, are contemplating to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the West Singhbhum forest to monitor movement of Maoists regularly, reports The Telegraph on December 26. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General of Police (DIG) (Chaibasa operational range) Ashok Samyal said the high-tech plan to monitor movement of suspected Naxalites [Left Wing extremists (LWEs)] in Saranda was in an early stage. “Our plan is to scan the paths, used regularly by people, including villagers, forest officials and the rebels, which lead to the interiors of the forest. Once the CCTV cameras are installed, we will be in a position to differentiate between ordinary villagers and Naxalites,” said Samyal, who is looking after the ongoing Operation Anaconda-II in Saranda.
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December - 25 
The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has appealed to the United Naga Council (UNC) to review its decision of going ahead with the 72-hour bandh (general strike), Sangai Express reported on December 26. The ZUF said the civil society organisations in th
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The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has appealed to the United Naga Council (UNC) to review its decision of going ahead with the 72-hour bandh (general strike), Sangai Express reported on December 26. The ZUF said the civil society organisations in the valley (Imphal) should uphold the slogan ‘Chingtam-Amatani’ (Hill-Valley are one people). The ZUF also said the UNC does not carry the voice of the whole Nagas and that ‘whatever UNC speaks, does not reflect the society as a whole’. The ZUF also advised the civil society organisations in the valley to stop at once the ongoing ‘communalised agitation’ in Imphal and other valley areas.
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December - 25 
Two Imphal-bound rice-laden trucks from Dimapur were set ablaze by supporters of the 72-hour bandh (general Shutdown) called by the United Naga Council (UNC) in the state’s Naga-inhabited areas from midnight of December 26, reports The Telegraph. Bar
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Two Imphal-bound rice-laden trucks from Dimapur were set ablaze by supporters of the 72-hour bandh (general Shutdown) called by the United Naga Council (UNC) in the state’s Naga-inhabited areas from midnight of December 26, reports The Telegraph. Barring these two incidents, the four Naga-dominated hill districts of Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong and Senapati, which were affected by the bandh, remained peaceful. However, all shops and marketplaces remained closed and vehicles remained off the roads in these districts. “It is a total bandh,” a source close to the UNC said. The UNC has called the bandh to protest alleged attacks on Nagas in the valley during the State-wide indefinite general strike called by the two artists organisations, Film Forum Manipur and the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council from December 21.
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December - 26 
A senior Communist Party of India-(CPI-Maoist) leader and the lone female member of the Central Committee of the Maoists, Narmadakka is believed to have been killed in an encounter, near Hiker village, bordering Abujhmad of Chhattisgarh, in South Gad
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A senior Communist Party of India-(CPI-Maoist) leader and the lone female member of the Central Committee of the Maoists, Narmadakka is believed to have been killed in an encounter, near Hiker village, bordering Abujhmad of Chhattisgarh, in South Gadchiroli recently, reports Hindustan Times on December 27. According to reports, the Maoists attacked a Police party on December 4 last in Hiker jungle under Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District, during a routine patrolling. The Police party retaliated and a woman Maoist was killed while four-five other Maoists were injured in the fierce hour-long firing, informed Mohd Suvej Haq, the Superintendent of Police (SP), Gadchiroli District. He further added “The Maoists managed to carry the body and fled the scene.” The intelligence sources identified the women Maoist killed in the encounter as Narmada. “We also hear about it from our sources. Now we are waiting for the confirmation from the Maoist”, he said. Narmadakka (46) was appointed as Divisional Secretary of South Gadchiroli Division a few years ago after the death of Shivanna. She was later elevated as Chief of the women wing of Maoists and subsequently as Central Committee member.
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December - 26 
An all-party delegation of the State will shortly leave for New Delhi to press yet again with Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde the demand for handing over an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, ‘
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An all-party delegation of the State will shortly leave for New Delhi to press yet again with Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde the demand for handing over an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ R.P. Livingstone, to face trial in Momoko molestation case, reports The Hindu on December 27. The decision was taken at a meeting of 16 political parties on December 25. The news report further states that the R.P. Livingstone is hiding in a peace camp in the State. But, according to the terms of the ceasefire between the NSCN-IM and the Central and the State Government cannot go there and affect the arrest. NSCN-IM on December 22 expressed regret and described the molestation charge a ‘small incident’ which has been blown out of proportion. The incident had taken place on December 18.
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December - 26 
Andhra Pradesh Government announced cash rewards ranging from INR 1 to INR 2.5 million to encourage Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the State to surrender, reports The Times of India on December 27. This is the highest amount t
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Andhra Pradesh Government announced cash rewards ranging from INR 1 to INR 2.5 million to encourage Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the State to surrender, reports The Times of India on December 27. This is the highest amount that a Maoist-affected State offered so far. As per a recent State Government order, each Central Committee leader or politburo member, who surrenders, would be eligible for a onetime package of INR 2.5 million, against INR 1.2 million earlier in addition to a bonus for depositing weapons. The reward for State Committee members, who give up arms, will now be INR 2 million, against INR 1 million earlier. Divisional or District Committee members would get INR .5 million and .4 million. Commander rank leaders would get INR .4 million to surrender, their deputies INR .2 million. A dalam member would get INR .1 million, up from INR 20,000 earlier, sources said. Maoist leaders eligible for the maximum package include CPI (Maoist) chief Muppala Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapati (62), Central Military Commission Secretary Namballa Kesava Rao (62) and Dandakaranya area in-charge Mallojula Venugopala Rao. Katakam Sudarsan, Malla Raji Reddy and Central Committee leaders Ramakrishna, Modem Balakrishna, Central Military Commission member Tipparthi Tirupati are among those politburo leaders who operate from outside the state but are eligible for the top prize. Andhra Pradesh Home Department estimates say that around 400 Maoist leaders operate in the State. In 2010, 140 rebels surrendered while around 240 followed suit in 2011. Commenting on the policy, a police officer said "We will get good results with the new GO (government order) as most of the Maoists are suffering from chronic diseases like diabetic, malaria, arthritis and skin disease." Another officer said "If a Maoist surrenders, the cash reward will be given to him. If he or she is killed in an encounter then the money will be shared between the informant and the security personnel involved."
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December - 26 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres armed with sharp weapons killed Mudiyam Naga (45), Sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) of Hirapur village in Basaguda area, at the weekly market of Awapalli villa
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres armed with sharp weapons killed Mudiyam Naga (45), Sarpanch (head of village level local self-Government institution) of Hirapur village in Basaguda area, at the weekly market of Awapalli village in Bijapur District, on December 27, reports Business Standard. Naga's brother is a Police constable; Police suspect it might be the reason Naga was targeted by the Maoists.
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India and Pakistan reviewed the implementation of existing bilateral Confidence Building Measures (CBM), including the ceasefire along the LoC, during their expert-level meeting on conventional CBMs here in New Delhi, Daily Excelsior reported. Source
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India and Pakistan reviewed the implementation of existing bilateral Confidence Building Measures (CBM), including the ceasefire along the LoC, during their expert-level meeting on conventional CBMs here in New Delhi, Daily Excelsior reported. Sources said that India also took up the recent incidents of ceasefire agreement (CFA) violations by Pakistan in the review meeting. The last expert-level meetings on Conventional and Nuclear CBMs between India and Pakistan were held on December 26-27, 2011, in Islamabad.
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December - 26 
Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) extended its full support to the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) which has declared indefinite economic blockade on all the national highways from Ja
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Pro-Talks Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) extended its full support to the Peoples’ Joint Action Committee for Bodoland Movement (PJACBM) which has declared indefinite economic blockade on all the national highways from January 1, 2013, in demand of the early solution of the separate State of Bodoland and to expedite the political dialogue with the NDFB-PTF, reports The Sentinel on December 27.
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December - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including a militant belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), from a vehicle in Dima Hasao District on December 27, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered seven detonators, eight gel
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons, including a militant belonging to Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), from a vehicle in Dima Hasao District on December 27, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered seven detonators, eight gelatine sticks and five mobile handsets were recovered from them.
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December - 26 
Suspected Bru militants abducted a Gram Panchayat (Village Level Self Governing institute) president's husband from Bazaricherra locality in Karimganj District.
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Suspected Bru militants abducted a Gram Panchayat (Village Level Self Governing institute) president's husband from Bazaricherra locality in Karimganj District.
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December - 26 
Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on December 26 shot at and injured a businessman in Sariahjan Kathalguri near the Karbi Anglong-Golaghat inter-district border.
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Suspected Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on December 26 shot at and injured a businessman in Sariahjan Kathalguri near the Karbi Anglong-Golaghat inter-district border.
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December - 26 
West Bengal State Government will utilise the surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for snooping on their former comrades, reports The Indian Express on December 27. Since 2010, 38 Maoists have surrendered in the State and
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West Bengal State Government will utilise the surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for snooping on their former comrades, reports The Indian Express on December 27. Since 2010, 38 Maoists have surrendered in the State and five of them in recent months and the process of finalising their rehabilitation process is still on. Out of the remaining 33, except for Suchitra Mahato, 32 have got jobs as Home Guards (HGs) in the Department of Disaster Management, who will be, as per rule, put under the service of the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Districts they belong to. The HGs will be deployed in the three Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura and will be paid INR 310 a day. Their training will begin from January 1 next year. A top official of the Home Department told “Some of the surrendered Maoists have special skills like working for photo shops and we are thinking of inducting them in our Intelligence Branch. We have special plans for them. In fact, we will use them according to their skills.” The State Government is recruiting them under a special category. The minimum educational qualification of Class X pass out and the age bar of 35 have been relaxed in a few of the cases to get the surrendered Maoists back to the mainstream. The surrendered Maoists have also been receiving monthly stipend of INR 2,000, a cash sun of INR .15 million deposited in their banks accounts and also incentives for the weapons they have surrendered as part of the surrender package announced by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
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December - 27 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Chandgam area of Pulwama District on December 28, reports Hindustan Times. Police spokesman said, "One militant has been killed so far. The operation is on."
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Chandgam area of Pulwama District on December 28, reports Hindustan Times. Police spokesman said, "One militant has been killed so far. The operation is on." Two LeT militants are believed to be holed up in the village.
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December - 27 
A top ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Chandgam area of Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. With this the total militants shot dead in the operation has raised to two. They were
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A top ‘commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Chandgam area of Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. With this the total militants shot dead in the operation has raised to two. They were identified as Imtiyaz Ahmed Teli alias Fahadullah Kashmiri, resident of Pulwama District, a ‘district commander’ of the LeT and Mohammad Aamir Bhat alias Khalid alias Khursheed, resident of Shopian District.
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December - 27 
Additional District Judge [Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA)] Kashmir, Muzaffar Iqbal Qureshi, after 25 years of trial, acquitted 11 persons accused of disrupting poll process and unleashing terror in 1987 Assembly elections
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Additional District Judge [Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA)] Kashmir, Muzaffar Iqbal Qureshi, after 25 years of trial, acquitted 11 persons accused of disrupting poll process and unleashing terror in 1987 Assembly elections after the prosecution failed to provide witnesses before the court. The court held, “in the interest of justice, prosecution evidence is closed now and consequently the persons who faced trial are acquitted with honour from the charged offences of TADA Act and RPC.” Those who were acquitted by the court include Abdul Hamid Bakshi, Abdul Qayoom Bhat, Parvaiz Ahmad Dar, Nazir Ahmad Dar, Istiyaq Ahmad Chinkar, Muhammad Shafi Rather, Zahoor Ahmad Chiloo, Nazir Ahmad Peerzada, Farooq Ahmad Gojri and Mushtaq Ahmad.
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December - 27 
All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) said though the six-day general strike was called off, other forms of agitation would continue until “Lieutenant colonel” R.P. Livingstone of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-I
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All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) said though the six-day general strike was called off, other forms of agitation would continue until “Lieutenant colonel” R.P. Livingstone of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested for allegedly molesting and beating up film artiste Momoko Nongmaithem in Chandel District on December 19.
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December - 27 
City Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-City Meitei) on December 27 announced capital punishment to its cadre allegedly involved in the molestation of a tribal girl on December 23 night at Napet Palli in Imphal East District.
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City Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-City Meitei) on December 27 announced capital punishment to its cadre allegedly involved in the molestation of a tribal girl on December 23 night at Napet Palli in Imphal East District.
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December - 27 
Despite securing bail, Maoist leader Narayan Sanyal (82), who has been lodged in the Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribag for the past three years, will have to remain in custody for an indefinite period because of security reasons, reports
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Despite securing bail, Maoist leader Narayan Sanyal (82), who has been lodged in the Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribag for the past three years, will have to remain in custody for an indefinite period because of security reasons, reports The Times of India on December 28. Confirming the news, Satish Kumar Jha, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), said, "The government has booked him under the National Security Act (NSA) on the recommendations of the Hazaribag District administration." He allegedly instigated the prisoners, including the Maoists to launch agitation and repeated hunger strikes, against both the State and District administration, which led to growing tension in the high-security Central Jail.
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December - 27 
Inspector General (IG), Jammu frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) Rajeev Krishna on December 27, said that over 250 militants are waiting at launching pads in areas of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) along the Line of Control (LoC), reports The Tim
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Inspector General (IG), Jammu frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) Rajeev Krishna on December 27, said that over 250 militants are waiting at launching pads in areas of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) along the Line of Control (LoC), reports The Times of India. He further said that at least 60 other militants are waiting on the other side of the International Border (IB) in Jammu region. He stated, "BSF is on high alert to prevent infiltration of these militants especially during the thick fog in winters." The coming three months would be crucial for the BSF to counter infiltration bids due to poor visibility. Special equipments had been put in place to enhance visibility in fog.
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December - 27 
Mumbai (Maharashtra) Police on December 27, recovered 26 AK-47 bullets on the sea shore opposite National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), reports Mumbai Mirror. The bullets, in some rusted condition, were found inside a thin polythene bag amon
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) Police on December 27, recovered 26 AK-47 bullets on the sea shore opposite National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), reports Mumbai Mirror. The bullets, in some rusted condition, were found inside a thin polythene bag among the tetra-pods along Marine Drive in Buldhana District. Senior Police Inspector Zunzarrao Gharal of Marine Drive Police Station said that from the condition of the bullets, it is suspected that they were dropped at least a fortnight ago.
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December - 27 
One personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) was injured when a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded on December 27, at Sanadengli village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District, rep
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One personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) was injured when a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded on December 27, at Sanadengli village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu. According to the Police, around 15 to 20 armed Maoists, led by one Maoist leader Sukru, planned up the ambush when the Security Force (SF) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and SOG were involved in an anti-Maoist operation in the area. According to Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Pandit, the SOG personnel Surendranath Das received minor injuries on his face due to splinters of the landmine blast.
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December - 27 
Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Bandu alias Tukaram Pungati, from Mangota village in Aheri taluka in Gadchiroli District. Bandu joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement in 2008 in Permili Dalam (armed squad) and was involved in t
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Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Bandu alias Tukaram Pungati, from Mangota village in Aheri taluka in Gadchiroli District. Bandu joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement in 2008 in Permili Dalam (armed squad) and was involved in the Kuchkundi, Kachner and Kandoli firings as well as in a murder case in 2011, the SP added.
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December - 27 
SFs on December 27, neutralized a hideout of militants and recovered arms and ammunition from village Pulsar in Bhimdassa locality in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was located at some distance from house of slain
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SFs on December 27, neutralized a hideout of militants and recovered arms and ammunition from village Pulsar in Bhimdassa locality in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The hideout was located at some distance from house of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Ghulam Qadir alias Tohid-ul-Islam, who was killed by Ramban police on May 25, 2012. Recoveries included one Pika gun, one RPG launcher, four UBGL grenades, 235 Pika rounds, 267 AK rounds, 7.62mm LMG rounds (246 in numbers), 790 Pika rounds and some other material.
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December - 27 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has alleged that the State Government was protecting Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) by providing them shelter besides financial help, reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B ‘Chairma
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has alleged that the State Government was protecting Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) by providing them shelter besides financial help, reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B ‘Chairman’, Rimpu Marak on December 27 said that there is an understanding between the State Government and the GNLA. Further, the State Police are acting against ANVC-B with assurance for rewards and promotion from the Government.
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December - 27 
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) South Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that militants were involved in the grenade attack on a tourist bus in Bijbehara Anantnag on July 29, 2012, and another grenade attack on a Narwal liquor shop in Jammu Dist
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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) South Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that militants were involved in the grenade attack on a tourist bus in Bijbehara Anantnag on July 29, 2012, and another grenade attack on a Narwal liquor shop in Jammu District on November 18, 2012. An Army Major, a Captain and a Policeman along with seven civilians, identified as Mohammad Yaseen Bhat, Ashiq Ahmad, Jahangir Ahmed, Gowhar Ahmad, Imran Bhat, Showkat Mir and Younis Mir were injured in the encounter.
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December - 27 
The four valley Districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal also remained shut during the daylong curfew imposed by the District administrations to prevent trouble during the general strike called by the two artistes’ organisations.
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The four valley Districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal also remained shut during the daylong curfew imposed by the District administrations to prevent trouble during the general strike called by the two artistes’ organisations. The strike, which began on December 21, was temporarily suspended from December 24 midnight in view of Christmas. It resumed from midnight last night and ended at 6pm on December 27.
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December - 27 
The Railway Authorities announced precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident which may arise because of the 24-hour bandh (general strike), with effect from December 3, called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protes
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The Railway Authorities announced precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident which may arise because of the 24-hour bandh (general strike), with effect from December 3, called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protest against the anti-Maoist operation Anaconda II in the forests of Saranda in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India on December 28. The Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER) Zone, that has suffered Maoist attacks in the past during the bandh period, has announced tight security arrangement on and off the train between Kharagpur-Tatanagar-Chakradharpur-Rourkela sections on the busy Howrah-Mumbai main line.
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December - 27 
Three alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants were on December 26, arrested by Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad (ATS) in connection with Pune serial blasts (August 1, 2012), taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, reports The Hindu. Sy
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Three alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants were on December 26, arrested by Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad (ATS) in connection with Pune serial blasts (August 1, 2012), taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, reports The Hindu. Syed Aarif alias Kashif Biyabani (32) was arrested from Aurangabad (Maharashtra) and Munib Iqbal Memon (31) and Farukh Bagwan (31) were arrested from Pune (Maharashtra). All the three were produced in a court in Pune and were remanded in police custody till January 1, 2013. Three computers, a laptop and a 7.65 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the arrestee. Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Rakesh Maria said, “Kashif was originally a Fayaz Kagzi hand. His name had figured in the German bakery blast case. After the arrest of [the key 2008 Mumbai attacks plotter] Zabiuddin Ansari, his statement was recorded again by the Crime Branch as his name had resurfaced. It was he who identified boys and put them on to Fayaz Kagzi who in turn put them on to Riyaz Bhatkal [one of IM’s top three commanders]. He has connections in Marathwada, Pune and Ahmednagar.” Quoting the ATS chief Rakesh Maria, The Times of India adds, all the suspects involved in the J M Road blasts in Pune have been identified. The alleged militants were trained in a farmhouse in Aurangabad.
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December - 27 
Two Policemen and a woman were injured in firing by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the main square of Gatta (Jambhiya) village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District on December 28, reports The Times o
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Two Policemen and a woman were injured in firing by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the main square of Gatta (Jambhiya) village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District on December 28, reports The Times of India. Police Sub Inspector Vijay Jadhav, Constable Umesh Kodape and a local woman Zantu Dey were wounded in their legs, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohd Suvez Haque said.
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December - 27 
Two rusted grenades were recovered from the Rajgarh Mandi in the Vijaypur teshil (revenue unit) of Samba District. Police said that the grenades had come with flood waters and got deposited in the area, they added.
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Two rusted grenades were recovered from the Rajgarh Mandi in the Vijaypur teshil (revenue unit) of Samba District. Police said that the grenades had come with flood waters and got deposited in the area, they added.
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December - 28 
Army and Border Security Force (BSF) have put in a place a three tier security apparatus along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu sector to ensure that the militants didn’t manage to infiltrate into this side taking cove
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Army and Border Security Force (BSF) have put in a place a three tier security apparatus along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu sector to ensure that the militants didn’t manage to infiltrate into this side taking cover of dense fog and other adverse weather conditions, Daily Excelsior reports on December 29. Official sources said, "Three tier security apparatus followed the reports that nearly 300 militants were desperate to sneak into this side from LoC and IB in Jammu sector and would make determined attempts to enter into this side taking cover of thick fog”. Sources said creation of three lines of security on the LoC and IB were in addition to anti-fog apparatus and other infrastructure installed on the borders.
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December - 28 
Five persons were arrested on suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links from a lodge in Mavelikara taluka (administrative unit) in Alapuzzha District on December 29, reports The Hindu. The arrestees, identified as Rajesh (34) of Ka
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Five persons were arrested on suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links from a lodge in Mavelikara taluka (administrative unit) in Alapuzzha District on December 29, reports The Hindu. The arrestees, identified as Rajesh (34) of Karivelil Mankamkuzhi in Mavelikara, Shiyas (23) of Mananvilakara at Kazhakuttam in Thiruvananthapuram, Bahuleyan (50) of Charuvila of Njarayilkonam, Devarajan (50) of Kaipuzha in Mayyanad in Kollam and Gopal (52) of Rajilpakkom in Chennai and former scientist of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, were remanded in judicial custody in Mavelikara taluka on December 30. The Police said they had been holding a secret meeting and the lodge had been raided on intelligence reports that such meetings would be held in the area. The Police seized six mobile phones and a laptop from the arrested persons.
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December - 28 
Mlitant group, Maoist Communist Party (MCP) came out in support of the democratic movement to bring to justice ‘Lieutenant colonel’ Livingstone of the NSCN-IM. NSCN-IM militant, Livingstone allegedly molested Manipuri Actress Momoko in Chandel Distri
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Mlitant group, Maoist Communist Party (MCP) came out in support of the democratic movement to bring to justice ‘Lieutenant colonel’ Livingstone of the NSCN-IM. NSCN-IM militant, Livingstone allegedly molested Manipuri Actress Momoko in Chandel District on December 19. MCP also threatened to take action against molesters of a tribal girl in Nongren area.
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December - 28 
Suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants on December 28 killed two civilians hailing from Kongkan village under Chassad Police Station of Ukhrul District in the same District, reports Nagaland Post. Two others namely Ruikanmi Chith
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Suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants on December 28 killed two civilians hailing from Kongkan village under Chassad Police Station of Ukhrul District in the same District, reports Nagaland Post. Two others namely Ruikanmi Chithung (39), son of (L) Yuingam Chithung and Chingringam Lk (32), son of David Lk, were still reported to be missing.
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December - 28 
The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump between Kumbari and Narikeluva village of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 28, reports The Times of India. The dump included a tiffin-box landmi
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The Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump between Kumbari and Narikeluva village of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 28, reports The Times of India. The dump included a tiffin-box landmine with 12 kilograms explosive material, 54 bullets of 303 weapon, 12 watts batteries, wire bundles, 9 audio cassettes, pencil cells, revolutionary literature and Maoists banners.
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December - 28 
Three vehicles were set ablaze on December 28 during the 72-hour Bandh (General Shutdown) called by United Naga Council (UNC), reports Sangai Express. Sources said that strike supporters set ablaze three vehicles at Chawangkining along IT Road about
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Three vehicles were set ablaze on December 28 during the 72-hour Bandh (General Shutdown) called by United Naga Council (UNC), reports Sangai Express. Sources said that strike supporters set ablaze three vehicles at Chawangkining along IT Road about 8 Kilometres West of Kangpokpi Police Station in Senapati District. UNC has called the Bandh against alleged acts of targeting people of a particular community during the bandh called against molestation of a film actress by ‘Lieutenant colonel’ Livingstone of Nationalist Socialists Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Chandel.
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December - 28 
To eliminate the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence in the Visakha Agency and to facilitate the safe transit of VVIPs, the Andhra Pradesh State Government sanctioned INR 2.4 million to construct six helipads in the District, repor
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To eliminate the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence in the Visakha Agency and to facilitate the safe transit of VVIPs, the Andhra Pradesh State Government sanctioned INR 2.4 million to construct six helipads in the District, reports The Times of India on December 29. Apart from the transit of Z-category VVIPs, the helipads will also be used for swift deployment of Security Force (SF) personnel in the sensitive areas. Addressing the Press on December 28, Superintendent of Police (SP) (Visakha Rural) G. Srinivas said that the State Government sanctioned INR 400,000 each for the construction of six helipads in the Visakha Agency and the District Police Department would be building the helipads in Maoist infested areas such as Seeleru, GK Veedhi, Chintapalli, G Madugula, Araku and Koyyuru. Commenting on the anti-insurgency activity, the SP said there had been a drastic 70 per cent decline in extremist cases related to the Maoist menace. Sixteen cases of extremist activity, including the murders of a head constable Kuna Appanna and a villager Sindri Batro of Koyyuru, were reported in 2012, while the number of such cases was 17 and 41 in 2011 and 2010 respectively. The Police had tasted success in arresting 11 Under Ground (UG) Maoist cadres along with arms without any bloodshed. This apart, the Police was successful in arresting 161 people, including 11 UG cadre, 40 militia members and 105 Maoists sympathisers, he said. A total of 326 Maoists sympathisers, including 8 UG cadres surrendered in 2012. The number of arrested and surrendered Maoists was very high this year as compared to that of the previous years -- 77 in 2010 and 178 in 2011. The Rural SP pointed out that as per their records only 25 UG cadres and about 40 militia members are operating in the Visakha agency area.
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December - 28 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has warned that any organisation or individual indulging in communal activities will be dealth with firmly. The ZUF while appealing the people of the North East region to strive for communal harmony and understanding am
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has warned that any organisation or individual indulging in communal activities will be dealth with firmly. The ZUF while appealing the people of the North East region to strive for communal harmony and understanding among the various ethnic communities, has said the purported communal tension prevails in the valley Districts of the State is condemnable. The ZUF blames the State Government for the present quagmire saying it is because of the failure of the State Government things are becoming messy and disturbed.
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December - 29 
A Hailakandi-based trader, Ziab Uddin Barbhuiya, on December 29 managed to escape from the captivity of Bru militants in Hailakandi District, reports Times of India. Ziab was abducted by suspected Bru tribal (also known as Reang) militants on Decembe
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A Hailakandi-based trader, Ziab Uddin Barbhuiya, on December 29 managed to escape from the captivity of Bru militants in Hailakandi District, reports Times of India. Ziab was abducted by suspected Bru tribal (also known as Reang) militants on December 27.
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December - 29 
A report on militancy compiled by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Home Ministry says that in the past 23 years the Security Forces (SFs) have recovered nearly 50,000 weapons, including 30,859 AK assault rifles, reports Greater Kashmir on December 30. The dat
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A report on militancy compiled by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Home Ministry says that in the past 23 years the Security Forces (SFs) have recovered nearly 50,000 weapons, including 30,859 AK assault rifles, reports Greater Kashmir on December 30. The data compiled till November 2012, further says that 11,576 pistols and revolvers along with 1,028 universal machine guns, 80 carbines, 2,264 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 221 light machine guns/self-loading rifles, 306 .303 rifles, 394 sniper rifles, 69 general purpose machine guns and 2,830 rocket boosters have also been recovered. The AK rifles recovered include those of the 47, 56, 74 series. While 160 AK assault rifles were recovered in 2012, as compared to 177 pieces in 2011. Similarly, 181 pistols were recovered in 2012 as against 162 in 2011. The highest numbers of AK rifles seized were 3,504 rifles, in 1992 and the highest cache of 1,052 were recovered in 1996.
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December - 29 
Angry protesters set ablaze the vehicle of Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner, R Sudhan, at the Tangkhul Naga Long ground in the District adds Sangai Express. The protest was staged for condemning the killing of two Tangkhul hunters at Kongkan village in Kam
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Angry protesters set ablaze the vehicle of Ukhrul Deputy Commissioner, R Sudhan, at the Tangkhul Naga Long ground in the District adds Sangai Express. The protest was staged for condemning the killing of two Tangkhul hunters at Kongkan village in Kamjong Sub-Division on December 28.
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December - 29 
Basudev Bhoi, a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) and an aide of Sabyasachi Panda, the leader of the Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) surrendered before Police in Kandhamal District on December 29, reports The Times of India. Bhoi from Kandhamal's Kambanaju villag
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Basudev Bhoi, a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) and an aide of Sabyasachi Panda, the leader of the Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP) surrendered before Police in Kandhamal District on December 29, reports The Times of India. Bhoi from Kandhamal's Kambanaju village had joined the OMP about eight months ago and received gun training in a Maoist camp. But he escaped from a Maoist camp just two days before the encounter at Bhaliaguda on November 14. "He has given some vital clues about Panda and his camps," a Police officer said.
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December - 29 
Curfew like restrictions were imposed in the Pulwama town (Pulwama District) since December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The restrictions was imposed following violent protests in the wake of seven persons being injured in firing by SFs in an operati
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Curfew like restrictions were imposed in the Pulwama town (Pulwama District) since December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The restrictions was imposed following violent protests in the wake of seven persons being injured in firing by SFs in an operation in village Chandigam and Pulwama town in which two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were shot dead by SFs. Seven persons also sustained injured in firing by SFs. The restrictions were lifted in the evening of December 29, and later re-imposed following sporadic incidents of stone pelting and violent protests in the area. It may be mentioned here that both the moderate and hard-line factions of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) have called for a complete strike on December 31 demanding withdrawal of armed forces from towns and cities and repealing of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Muslim Khawateen Markaz, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front - Haqeeqi (JKLF-H), Democratic Political Movement and Salvation Movement have already extended their support to the shutdown. Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai and Nayeem Ahmad Khan have been placed under house arrest ahead general strike.
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December - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from Karaigora area of South West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested trio was identified a
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 arrested three militants, including a woman, belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) from Karaigora area of South West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested trio was identified as M Sangma (20), Chota N Sangma (30) and Rot N Mena Sangma (20). SFs recovered a 0.22 mm revolver and six GNLA demand notes from the trio.
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December - 29 
Security Forces busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp following an encounter with the Maoists during a search operation conducted in the Jappemarka forests in Bijapur District on December 30, reports The Hindu. A couple
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Security Forces busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp following an encounter with the Maoists during a search operation conducted in the Jappemarka forests in Bijapur District on December 30, reports The Hindu. A couple of detonators, battery, wire, Maoist literature, ration, medicines in large quantity and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related materials were recovered from the camping site, Inspector-General of Police (Bastar Range) Himanshu Gupta said and added: “Joint forces comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), District Force and the Special Task Force (STF) were on combing operation in the forest area of Kamkanar, Chokhanpal and Jappemarka of the District since last three days”.
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December - 29 
Suspected surrendered militants of Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on December 29 abducted a village headman Jonathan Taro (55) of Benjamin Taro village, for refusing to pay extortion money, under Howraghat Police Station in Karbi Anglong Dis
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Suspected surrendered militants of Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on December 29 abducted a village headman Jonathan Taro (55) of Benjamin Taro village, for refusing to pay extortion money, under Howraghat Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph. Taro had received an extortion demand of INR 10 million from some surrendered KPLT militants a few days ago.
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December - 29 
The militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed that three individuals involved in molesting a young girl from Risophung village at Napet Palli on December 24 have no relation with the outfit, reports Sangai Express on December 30.KCP al
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The militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed that three individuals involved in molesting a young girl from Risophung village at Napet Palli on December 24 have no relation with the outfit, reports Sangai Express on December 30.KCP also threatened to initiate suitable action against the trio for misusing and maligning image of the organisation.
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December - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 29, filed a supplementary chargesheet against four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kolkata (West Bengal) for trying to manufacture rockets, launchers, rocket-propelled grenade
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 29, filed a supplementary chargesheet against four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kolkata (West Bengal) for trying to manufacture rockets, launchers, rocket-propelled grenades and 51 mm mortars, according to Hindustan Times. The probe had revealed that the naxal’s secret weapon programme was running under the direct guidance of top naxal leader Muppala Laxmana Rao alias Ganapathi. The first chargesheet was filed against Sadula Ramakrishna, Dipak Kumar, Sukumar Mondal, Sambu Charana and Bapi Mudi. Now the agency has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Asimkumar Harnath Bhattacharya among others. They have been charged with running the Maharashtra unit of the Central Technical Committee of the CPI-Maoist that used to receive regular instructions from Ramakrishna.
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December - 29 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on December 29 owned responsibility for the killing of two Tangkhul tribal hunters from Ukhrul District and has sought forgiveness from the tribe, reports The Sentinel. UNLF militants on December 28 killed the
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on December 29 owned responsibility for the killing of two Tangkhul tribal hunters from Ukhrul District and has sought forgiveness from the tribe, reports The Sentinel. UNLF militants on December 28 killed the duo in Ukhrul District. UNLF claimed that it was a case of mistaken identity as its armed cadres mistook the hunters for Assam Rifles troopers.
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December - 30 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was allegedly raped and sexually exploited by her party cadres was rescued by Police in Latehar District, DNA on December 31 reported. The rescued woman belongs to Bihar's Chhapra Distric
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was allegedly raped and sexually exploited by her party cadres was rescued by Police in Latehar District, DNA on December 31 reported. The rescued woman belongs to Bihar's Chhapra District, and many cases are registered against her. Commenting on the incident, Kranti Kumar, Superintendent of Police (SP), Latehar, said the woman was abducted by the Maoists and was part of their group for the last six months. He further said, "The woman belongs to Heranj Police Station; she was forcefully abducted by the Maoists. They had kept her with them for the last six months and have not allowed her to meet her family members. They have exploited her." The arrested woman cadre said that two to three more women cadres have been forced to stay with the rebels.
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December - 30 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) accused Axom Xahitya Xabha (AXX) [apex literary body of Assam] of ‘going into the clutches of a section of non-Assamese businessmen of India origin’ and said that these businessmen are
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) accused Axom Xahitya Xabha (AXX) [apex literary body of Assam] of ‘going into the clutches of a section of non-Assamese businessmen of India origin’ and said that these businessmen are ‘trying to Indian-ise the AXX and turn it into a forum for their business interests’, reports The Sentinel. In a statement issued to the press on December 30, Arunoday Axom, ‘Assistant Information & Publicity secretary’ of ULFA-ATF, objected to the AXX move to name the main pandal of the ensuing Barpeta Road session of the Xabha after the name of Late BP Saraf who was the former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court.
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December - 30 
As many as 12,005 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and grenade blasts were triggered by militants to target Security Force personnel and civilians in the State since 1990, in which 1770 persons were killed and 15725 persons injured, according to a
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As many as 12,005 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and grenade blasts were triggered by militants to target Security Force personnel and civilians in the State since 1990, in which 1770 persons were killed and 15725 persons injured, according to a report compiled by State Home Ministry (data up to November 30, 2012), Greater Kashmir reported on December 31. Of the 12005 explosions, 5725 were caused by IEDs and 6278 by hurling grenades, the report said. The highest number of 1522 explosions took place in 1990 in which 12 persons were killed and 185 injured followed by 1005 explosions in 1993 in which 79 persons were killed and 719 injured, the report added. The highest number of 153 persons were killed and 1021 injured in 945 blasts in 1995 followed by killing of 133 persons and injuring 1,443 persons in 775 blasts in 2001, it said. There have been 33 grenade attacks and IED explosions in 2012 as compared to 41 last year, it said, adding that there has been increase in incidents of hurling of grenades in 2012 as 28 grenades blasts were triggered by militants this year as compared to figure of 25 in 2011. As many as three people were killed in grenade attacks and IED explosions in 2012 and 39 injured as compared to last year's figures of seven deaths and injuries to 42 people. Militants are using IEDs and grenades to cause casualties to security forces and civilians thereby avoiding direct conflict with security forces, an unnamed senior Police officer said. He said this is was part of their 'target-and-hit' strategy to avoid their own casualties.
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December - 30 
Prakash Mishra, the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, on December 30, dismissed rumours that any top Maoist leader was still present in the State, and claimed that Maoist problem in the State would be under control in the next two years, repo
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Prakash Mishra, the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, on December 30, dismissed rumours that any top Maoist leader was still present in the State, and claimed that Maoist problem in the State would be under control in the next two years, reports Zee News. The DGP said in Rourkela (Sundergarh District), “All the Maoist leaders are from outside Odisha. Sabyasachi Panda (is) not a big leader as such. His position in the Maoist set up is known to all." The DGP claimed that out of the 17 Maoist-affected Districts in Odisha, eight have been freed from Maoist activities and now the focus would be on the rest. In the coming days the forces would concentrate on Districts including Bolangir, Bargarh, Nabrangpur, Gajapati and Rayagada, however the main thrust would be on Koraput and Malkanagiri. Mishra further said, "Efforts are on to enhance the staff by inducting more constable level personnel." Present strength of Odisha Police is 60,000 which was doubled from 30,000 a few years back but main thrust is to create more armed personnel keeping in view Maoists problem.
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December - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants between Roshni and Chajja Man area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District along Line of Control (LoC) on December 30, under the cover of firing by the Pakistani Rangers, rep
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants between Roshni and Chajja Man area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District along Line of Control (LoC) on December 30, under the cover of firing by the Pakistani Rangers, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs retaliated to neutralize the militants. Sources said that the infiltration attempt was successfully thwarted. No casualties or damage was reported on Indian side in the firing.
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December - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 30 arrested two surrendered KPLT militants, who were allegedly involved in planning the abduction of the village headman. The duo was identified as Jiten Terang alias Bikram Kro and Malong Hanse.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 30 arrested two surrendered KPLT militants, who were allegedly involved in planning the abduction of the village headman. The duo was identified as Jiten Terang alias Bikram Kro and Malong Hanse.
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December - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 30 killed a militant belonging to Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as Guangsingam Dangmei, in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .22 pistol along with four live rounds. The Zelia
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 30 killed a militant belonging to Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), identified as Guangsingam Dangmei, in Tamenglong District, reports Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .22 pistol along with four live rounds. The Zeliangrong Students' Union, Manipur (ZSUM) condemned the incident as ‘fake encounter’ and decided to impose an indefinite blockade on National Highway (NH)-37 from midnight of January 1, 2013. The ZUF, meanwhile, said that Guangsingam was discharged from the outfit on December 6 on medical ground.
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December - 30 
SFs arrested two militants of Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) from Sambudhan rotary in Haflong town of Dima Hasao District, reports Assam Times. The duo was identified as Bonod Langthasa (33) and Zimmy Thaosen (19). SFs recovered one Chinese grenade, one
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SFs arrested two militants of Dima Jadi Naiso Army (DJNA) from Sambudhan rotary in Haflong town of Dima Hasao District, reports Assam Times. The duo was identified as Bonod Langthasa (33) and Zimmy Thaosen (19). SFs recovered one Chinese grenade, one pistol, one magazine, 5 rounds of 7.65mm live cartages and three numbers of demand notes on original pad of DJNA from them.
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December - 30 
State Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on December 30 said that though the year 2012 witnessed stray incidents which were “deplorable”, general “law and order situation was quite normal”, reports Nagaland Post. Imchen appreciated the people of the Stat
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State Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on December 30 said that though the year 2012 witnessed stray incidents which were “deplorable”, general “law and order situation was quite normal”, reports Nagaland Post. Imchen appreciated the people of the State for their help in sustaining the “existing peace and tranquillity” in the State. “Perhaps this was made possible because of the tremendous efforts put on by various individuals and societies,” he stated. Imchen also expressed the believed that 2013 would be the year of fulfilment of the long cherished Naga political settlement.
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December - 31 
According to a December 31 Times Now report, the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have joined hands to generate fear among Kashmiris. The report said that the posters put up in the Jammu region by these two outfits have warn
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According to a December 31 Times Now report, the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami (HuJI) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have joined hands to generate fear among Kashmiris. The report said that the posters put up in the Jammu region by these two outfits have warned the locals from providing information to Security Forces. It also issued a threat to companies involved in railway construction work. The posters also reiterate the threat to panches (members of Gram Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) and sarpanches (heads of Gram Panchayat) to stop participating in the democratic process or face dire consequences.
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December - 31 
An investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Pakistan is relying on narcotics smugglers to push Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) into India, Hindustan Times reports on January 1. In the charge sheet filed against
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An investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Pakistan is relying on narcotics smugglers to push Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) into India, Hindustan Times reports on January 1. In the charge sheet filed against three alleged narcotics smugglers, Dilbagh Singh, Bikramjit Singh and Gurpratap Singh, the NIA has stated that Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is using smugglers in Punjab. According to investigators, the accused have admitted to having brought FICN consignment earlier also. Besides the FICN, they also brought arms and ammunition from Pakistan into India. “It is a very dangerous mix of narcotics, FICN and weapons. We are probing the matter further,” said a senior NIA official. The chargesheet has been filed in a special court in Mohali (Mohali District), Punjab.
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December - 31 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Kishori Das of Kasthiniya village under Dumaria Police Station (PS) area of Gaya District who was abducted from his village on December 31, 2012, reports The Times of India. Das's body
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Kishori Das of Kasthiniya village under Dumaria Police Station (PS) area of Gaya District who was abducted from his village on December 31, 2012, reports The Times of India. Das's body was recovered in the morning of January 1, 2013 near Dumaria PS. There were two gunshot injuries on his body. Owning the killing, Lalesh (assumed name), a member of the Bihar regional committee of CPI-Maoist, said the slain villager was a Police informer and was instrumental in the arrest of several 'innocent' persons. According to Lalesh, they intensively quizzed Das who revealed the names of several other informers. The Maoists will also 'punish' the other informers, he said. He, however, refused to divulge the Police informers' names revealed by Das. The Maoist leader also alleged that the Police disrupted the 'shradh' rituals of his grandmother held in Chando village of Barachatti PS area of the District on December 31, 2012. Reacting to Lalesh's allegation about 'disrupting' of the 'shradh' rituals, Gaya Superintendent of Police said 13 persons participating in the 'shradh' were picked up and 12 of them were released after verifying their antecedents. He said only one person, Santosh Yadav, had been arrested as a criminal case was pending against him in the Hariharganj PS of the neighbouring Jharkhand State.
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December - 31 
Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said on December 31 that Police has made every effort to maintain public order and peace to the satisfaction of the people of the State and instill a sense of security among them. He said the conventional
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Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said on December 31 that Police has made every effort to maintain public order and peace to the satisfaction of the people of the State and instill a sense of security among them. He said the conventional curricula have been modified, wherever required, to make it capable for meeting the latest requirements. Various special training courses have been introduced in these training institutions to equip the personnel with the skills of investigation and crime detection. During the year, more than 11,000 personnel and officers were imparted training in different skills and deployed in varied areas of policing. In addition 650 personnel were deputed for special technological skills outside the State and abroad, the DGP said.
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December - 31 January - 1
In the night of December 31, Pakistan Army violating ceasefire resorted to firing at three posts of Army in Krishna Ghati (KG) sector in Poonch District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said Pakistan Army started firing from their forward
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In the night of December 31, Pakistan Army violating ceasefire resorted to firing at three posts of Army in Krishna Ghati (KG) sector in Poonch District, Daily Excelsior reported. Official sources said Pakistan Army started firing from their forward posts on the Line of Control (LoC) at KG sector at 11pm. The firing continued for about two hours. Indian side retaliated to ensure that the militants, if any, didn’t manage to infiltrate into this side under the cover of firing from across the LoC. No casualties or damage was reported on Indian side during the firing, sources said. Troops conducted searches on the LoC in the morning of January 1 in entire KG sector. However, there were no traces of any intrusion on the LoC.
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December - 31 
Investigators have found evidence that links Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘India chief’ Yasin Bhatkal with the Delhi High Court unsuccessful bomb blast attack of May 25, 2011, Hindustan Times reports on January 1. The case is being investigated by the Na
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Investigators have found evidence that links Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘India chief’ Yasin Bhatkal with the Delhi High Court unsuccessful bomb blast attack of May 25, 2011, Hindustan Times reports on January 1. The case is being investigated by the National Investigating Agency (NIA). Sources said the suspicion points at Yasin as the chemical impurities found in the ammonium nitrate fuel oil explosive outside the High Court match the impurities found by investigating agencies in ammonium nitrate seized from the Meer Vihar, Mundka (Delhi) factory of Mohammed Irshad (Yasin Bhatkal’s father-in-law) on December 1, 2011.
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December - 31 
Myanmar has sought India’s help due to contain the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph on January 1. A source said after the Myanmar government signed a “state-leve
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Myanmar has sought India’s help due to contain the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph on January 1. A source said after the Myanmar government signed a “state-level” ceasefire with the Naga rebel group in April 2012, “the KIA has apparently told the NSCN-K to take its concurrence before going ahead with the negotiations or signing any further pacts with the Myanmar Government.” The request was made last week by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Brigadier General Kyaw Zan Myint, in Myanmar, who led a 12-member delegation to the 18th Myanmar-India national-level meeting, where they discussed various issues with India’s border management team from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). The KIA and Myanmar Army are currently fighting pitched battles over Kachin State. Indian officials said there is a marked difference in the way Myanmar has begun to look at the problem of insurgency. “There is no denial anymore about the presence of Indian insurgents in Myanmar,” a Home Ministry source said. Further, Myanmar’s Deputy Director of the Control Committee for Drug Abuse, Zaw Lin Tun, conceded to UMHA officials that there were poppy fields in Myanmar, of which some are owned and run by Indian insurgents.
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December - 31 
Police arrested five persons for pasting anti-national posters at many places in Bhikhi and Budhlada towns of Mansa District, The Times of India reports on January 1. Issued by a group named Maut de Parwane (lovers of death), the posters called upon
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Police arrested five persons for pasting anti-national posters at many places in Bhikhi and Budhlada towns of Mansa District, The Times of India reports on January 1. Issued by a group named Maut de Parwane (lovers of death), the posters called upon people to "follow Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale as, presently, minorities are not safe in India." The posters also exhorted pliable targets to take to arms. Separate cases of waging war against the nation and spreading communal hatred have been registered against them.
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December - 31 
Rediff on January 1 reported that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the past two years, since 2010 ‘uprising’, has managed to rope in nearly 70 recruits -- mostly in the age group of 20 and 25. Intelligence officials say that the main trouble they face is
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Rediff on January 1 reported that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the past two years, since 2010 ‘uprising’, has managed to rope in nearly 70 recruits -- mostly in the age group of 20 and 25. Intelligence officials say that the main trouble they face is that the newer recruits are locals of the Valley. They have better understanding of the terrain which makes their hiding and escape easier. The new recruits have been tracked through a missing persons' chart prepared by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. These persons have gone missing since the past two years. While many have been taken to Pakistan for training, several other have already joined the LeT and are engaged in a battle against India. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau have said that the 2010 ‘uprising’ in Kashmir has started to show its effects today. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2010 had put out a warning that the escalation of violence in the region was being fuelled by the LeT through its cronies. A majority of the stone-pelters during that ‘uprising’ were found to be LeT cadres who continued their battle against security agencies.
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December - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) in the last 10 days have arrested seven militants, including a women, belonging to Lamjanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC- Lamjanba Khuman) on charges of abduction, reports Business Standa
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Security Forces (SFs) in the last 10 days have arrested seven militants, including a women, belonging to Lamjanba Khuman faction of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC- Lamjanba Khuman) on charges of abduction, reports Business Standard on January 1. The arrested militants have been identified as Mangdenbam Bobby Singh (28), Khumanthem Babu Singh (37), Khumanthem Chandramani Singh (36), Mayanglambam Naoba (21), Irengbam Bode Singh (30), Nongmeitei Shiv Chander (30) and a woman Koijam Ningol Radha Devi (37). SFs recovered 35 demand letters signed by Lamyanba Khumman and Hirachnadra, another senior leader of the outfit. Further, SFs also managed to rescue two hostages from the arrested militant’s captivity. The militants had abducted two persons, who were employees of a Railway Construction Company and had demanded a ransom amounting INR 15 million. These arrests came after SFs arrested KCP-MC- Lamjanba Khuman’s Revenue Officer, Khwairakpam Khogendro Singh in Delhi on December 20, 2012.
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December - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 31 arrested two extortionists, identified as Kwmta Goyary and Fwilao Basumatary, for their alleged involvement in extortion from businessmen and employees in Kokrajhar town, reports The Telegraph. Police said they we
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 31 arrested two extortionists, identified as Kwmta Goyary and Fwilao Basumatary, for their alleged involvement in extortion from businessmen and employees in Kokrajhar town, reports The Telegraph. Police said they were arrested from a market when they were coming to collect money from a trader. Two mobile handsets were recovered from them.
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December - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 31, 2012 arrested a Bangladeshi linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Gorango Hajong, in West Garo Hills District when he sneaked into the country from Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post. SF
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 31, 2012 arrested a Bangladeshi linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Gorango Hajong, in West Garo Hills District when he sneaked into the country from Bangladesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered Yaba tablet (Chemical drugs) worth INR 30,000, a mobile phone with two Bangladeshi SIM cards. “Gorango Hajong, an agent of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) was arrested late Monday night from Nokchi in West Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh,” Border Security Force (BSF) spokesman Ravi Gandhi said. Hajong a resident of Jenaighati area in Bangladesh’s Sherpur District is also the linkman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the BSF official said. Moreover, Gandhi said that Hajong has confessed that he was working with ULFA and facilitating the trans-border movements of ULFA cadres.
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December - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) raided Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts and seized huge quantity of explosives and other materials from four villages in Bijapur District in tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India o
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Security Forces (SFs) raided Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts and seized huge quantity of explosives and other materials from four villages in Bijapur District in tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India on January 1. Bijapur District Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Police personnel raided the forest villages of Kamaknar, Chekhanpal, Pomra and Japenrekka had begun search and area domination operation on December 27. The SFs cordoned off village Japenrekka following a tip off that the Maoists were camping in the nearby forests. As the forces advanced towards the forests, Maoists opened fire at the SFs, who returned the fire. However, the Naxalites managed to retreat into the forests, leaving behind huge quantities of materials. Agarwal said the SFs seized Maoist literature, medicines, wires, batteries, switch detonators, gelatine, solar plates, walkie-talkies, volley ball nets, rackets and crackers from the spot. He said tailoring machines were also found besides blackboards and alphabetical charts indicating that there were some training sessions for the Maoists at the spot.
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December - 31 
Suspected Maoists attempted to set ablaze two towers of private telecom companies at Ganjam's Ashurabandh village in the wee hours of December 31. Police recovered two hand-written posters from the spot. Commenting on the incident, Ganjam, SP, Ashish
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Suspected Maoists attempted to set ablaze two towers of private telecom companies at Ganjam's Ashurabandh village in the wee hours of December 31. Police recovered two hand-written posters from the spot. Commenting on the incident, Ganjam, SP, Ashish Singh said, "But the towers have not been damaged."
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December - 31 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres put up anti-government posters at Paikmal in Bargarh District of Odisha, on December 31, reports The New Indian Express. Written in Hindi, the posters were found pasted at a godown near Tehasil
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres put up anti-government posters at Paikmal in Bargarh District of Odisha, on December 31, reports The New Indian Express. Written in Hindi, the posters were found pasted at a godown near Tehasil Chhack (Revenue Office Square) in Paikmal besides Sanskrit High School adjacent to Ayurvedic College, Lankeswar temple and Anchal College in Padampur town. The posters criticised the State Government for trying to sell off the Gandhamardan hill range to Multi National Corporations (MNCs) for mining bauxite. They also urged people of Gandhamardan to join them in their fight.
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December - 31 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been silent on the offer of unconditional talks by the Centre because they did not believe in democracy, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said on December 31, reports The Economic Tim
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been silent on the offer of unconditional talks by the Centre because they did not believe in democracy, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said on December 31, reports The Economic Times. "We have offered dialogue several times asking them to join the mainstream. Even P Chidambaram asked them to accept unconditional talks," Ramesh told a public meeting in Basariakala village in Jharkhand. "It is regrettable that there is no response, but not surprisingly as they don't believe in democracy, constitution, elections, but for us all these things are on top, and it is our responsibility to protect them," he said. Stating that Maoists were into extortion forgetting ideology, he urged political parties not to leave any space for them to exploit the poor and tribals.
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December - 31 
The separatist sponsored strike against Friday's (December 28) SF firing on protesters paralysed life in Kashmir valley on December 31 while curfew in town of Pulwama (Pulwama District) continued for fourth day, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported e
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The separatist sponsored strike against Friday's (December 28) SF firing on protesters paralysed life in Kashmir valley on December 31 while curfew in town of Pulwama (Pulwama District) continued for fourth day, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, seven protesters were injured in firing on December 28. Police had claimed that curfew in Pulwama was imposed after SFs’ firing on protesters, who, as per Police, had blocked the way for SF vehicles in which four security personnel injured in the Chandipora ( Pulwama) encounter (December 28) were being removed to hospital for treatment.
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December - 31 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shrabana Gardanaka (32) and Picha Gagaranda (48), were arrested while planting landmines on Siriguda-Gumi road in Rayagada District during a combing operation on December 31, repo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shrabana Gardanaka (32) and Picha Gagaranda (48), were arrested while planting landmines on Siriguda-Gumi road in Rayagada District during a combing operation on December 31, reports The Times of India. Police said a joint combing operation was launched by Odisha Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists. Commenting on the arrest, Superintendent of Police (SP), Rayagada, Rajesh Pandit said, “The arrested Maoists are hardcore militia members and were associated with CPI (Maoist), Bansadhara Division. They were close to leaders Gobind and Nikhil and were in our wanted list for long. Two other Maoists fled from the spot.” Police recovered two landmines weighing around eight kilograms each, 50 metres of live wire and two electronic detonators from them and duo was wanted for blowing up the Dangasorada Police outpost, attacking Chandrapur Police Station and ransacking a liquor distillery, all in the year 2009.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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