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December - 1 
A 33–member delegation of the Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC) and its constituent organizations headed by president Romanus Horo met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his official residence and urged him to take up the matter with Delhi to e
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A 33–member delegation of the Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC) and its constituent organizations headed by president Romanus Horo met Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at his official residence and urged him to take up the matter with Delhi to expedite the process of granting the ST status, reports The Sentinel. The ANCC president said that he was happy that the expert committee constituted by the State government had sent community–wise proposal to the Register General of India (RGI) for granting ST status to the 36 Adivasi communities.
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December - 1 
A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three Bihar Military Police (BMP) personnel and injured two others in a running train, Security Forces on December 1 launched a massive combing and search operation to nab the
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A day after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead three Bihar Military Police (BMP) personnel and injured two others in a running train, Security Forces on December 1 launched a massive combing and search operation to nab the perpetrators reportedly hiding in the forests of Bihar’s Munger District, a Police officer said, reports The Hindu.
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December - 1 
A DBBL gun, jeans pants, jackets, blankets, rice and other items required for running camps were recovered from the camp. Area commander Charka Munda alias Birsa reportedly swallowed poison soon after he was caught by Police after an encounter on Dec
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A DBBL gun, jeans pants, jackets, blankets, rice and other items required for running camps were recovered from the camp. Area commander Charka Munda alias Birsa reportedly swallowed poison soon after he was caught by Police after an encounter on December 1.
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December - 1 
Barring seven Assembly constituencies within Imphal Municipal area, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958 will be extended for another year in insurgency-hit Manipur from December 1, reports The Shillong Times. The Act has been enforced
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Barring seven Assembly constituencies within Imphal Municipal area, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) 1958 will be extended for another year in insurgency-hit Manipur from December 1, reports The Shillong Times. The Act has been enforced in the state for more than two decades after it was extended annually. The duration of the last extension expires on November 30.
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December - 1 
Based on an input from certain quarters regarding the extortion activities by some armed cadres of NSCN-KK in Green Ply area of Tizit in Mon District, personnel of 33 Assam Rifles launched an operation and arrested 'sergeant' Noknam Konyak of NSCN-KK
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Based on an input from certain quarters regarding the extortion activities by some armed cadres of NSCN-KK in Green Ply area of Tizit in Mon District, personnel of 33 Assam Rifles launched an operation and arrested 'sergeant' Noknam Konyak of NSCN-KK along with one 7.65 mm pistol (country made) and four live rounds, reports The Sangai Express on December 2.
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December - 1 
Few hours before the commencement of annual People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a group of Maoists conducted a famine raid on the house of salesman of local GCC depot Korra Narayana Rao
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Few hours before the commencement of annual People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), a group of Maoists conducted a famine raid on the house of salesman of local GCC depot Korra Narayana Rao at Kukumpudi village in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District in the night of December 1 and took away all the foodgrains, belongings and clothes from his house, reports The Hindu. His family was asked to leave the village. The Maoist party conducts the PLGA week every year from December 2 to 8 or beyond sometimes, mainly to recruit fresh cadre and does not generally resort to violence.
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five arms smugglers including a former Nagaland Police official, who were arrested in Ri Bhoi District on December 1 for assisting the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), have been remanded in 10-day Police custody. Informing this on December 2, CV
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five arms smugglers including a former Nagaland Police official, who were arrested in Ri Bhoi District on December 1 for assisting the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), have been remanded in 10-day Police custody. Informing this on December 2, CVS Reddy, Superintendant of Police, Ri Bhoi District, said Police were still investigating the matter.
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Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) in 2013 has apprehended as many as ninety nine illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from the borders, reports The Shillong Times. The BSF also apprehended nine militants while one militant surrendered befor
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Meghalaya Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) in 2013 has apprehended as many as ninety nine illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from the borders, reports The Shillong Times. The BSF also apprehended nine militants while one militant surrendered before the border guarding force of the country and nine linkmen were also apprehended by BSF.The BSF in addition, apprehended fifty six smugglers, forty of which were from Bangladesh while the rest were from India. Apart from these, BSF also seized as many as 253 explosives including gelatin sticks, IED, Detonators and others.
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December - 1 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) served an extortion notice of INR 3 million to Thawma Neithan, chairman of Barak Valley Hills Development Council (BVHDC), reports The Sentinel. The chairman has been cautioned if he fai
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) served an extortion notice of INR 3 million to Thawma Neithan, chairman of Barak Valley Hills Development Council (BVHDC), reports The Sentinel. The chairman has been cautioned if he fails to pay the amount demanded within 10 days of this notice served on November 24, there will be no escaping from threat to his life. The letter signed by ‘Major’ Athang, ‘commander of Barak Valley area’ of NSCN-IM.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has banned all forms of donation during the festive seasons, reports Nagaland Post. All its “civil and military set-ups” have been cautioned against seeking assistance/donations from bu
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) has banned all forms of donation during the festive seasons, reports Nagaland Post. All its “civil and military set-ups” have been cautioned against seeking assistance/donations from business outlets.
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December - 1 
Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have launched a joint search operation along the border after two Security Force personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Nuapada District, reports The Hindu.
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Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have launched a joint search operation along the border after two Security Force personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Nuapada District, reports The Hindu.
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Police on December 1 arrested five persons including a former Nagaland Police official, Robert Sangma, who was helping Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in procuring arms and ammunition, from Ri Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. , the fou
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Police on December 1 arrested five persons including a former Nagaland Police official, Robert Sangma, who was helping Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in procuring arms and ammunition, from Ri Bhoi District, reports The Shillong Times. , the four others have been identified as Moya Khohung, Zam Thoson Haokip, Suntak Prem Baite and Ramzan Khubang Police also seized six wireless sets from the site which were meant for delivery to the GNLA. According to reports, the China-made TYT TH-F8 wireless sets were smuggled from Myanmar. The consignment was meant for delivery to Rakkam D Shira, the ‘finance secretary’ of GNLA.
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Police on December 1 claimed that a section of militants belonging to the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), including a top leader of the outfit, have expressed their willingness to come overground and join the mainstream, reports The Telegrap
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Police on December 1 claimed that a section of militants belonging to the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), including a top leader of the outfit, have expressed their willingness to come overground and join the mainstream, reports The Telegraph. “So far, we have received feelers from about 12 KPLT cadres, including its ‘general secretary’ Resim Lakthe, showing a desire to lay down arms and hold talks with the Government,” a senior police officer said. He said the number was likely to go up to 18. According to police estimates, the KPLT has a cadre strength of around 60. “Following this split, the anti-talks faction of the outfit will be left with anything between 40 and 45 cadres,” the source said. He added that Lakthe and three other KPLT militants are currently holding preliminary discussions with the government to pave the way for formal surrender of arms, which is likely to be held very soon. The outfit’s chairman, Ron Rongpi, may also join the peace process, he said.
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December - 1 
Search for a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Makhanu Gujjar of Rajbagh in Kathua District, still continues, reports Daily Excelsior. According to intelligence inputs both these militants were part of two separate modules assigned to target Bharati
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Search for a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Makhanu Gujjar of Rajbagh in Kathua District, still continues, reports Daily Excelsior. According to intelligence inputs both these militants were part of two separate modules assigned to target Bharatiya Janta Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s Jammu rally on December
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of IK Songbijit faction of (NDFB) from Jolaishri in Kokrajhar District on December 1, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of IK Songbijit faction of (NDFB) from Jolaishri in Kokrajhar District on December 1, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 1 
The leaders of Garo Hills based pressure groups, which were also present during the public rally, organized by pro-ILP groups at Student’s Field, decided to vigorously support the cause, reports The Shillong Times. The leaders of Garo Students Union
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The leaders of Garo Hills based pressure groups, which were also present during the public rally, organized by pro-ILP groups at Student’s Field, decided to vigorously support the cause, reports The Shillong Times. The leaders of Garo Students Union (GSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Achik Youth Welfare Organisation (AYWO), Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE) and Federation for Achik Freedom (FAF) have vowed to fight for implementation of ILP. In a statement issued on December 1, the president of FKJGP, Pritom R Marak, said that the Garo Hills based pressure groups will extend assistance to the their counterparts in Khasi-Jaintia Hills.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to seize the property of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, accused of involvement in bomb blasts, after he failed to surrender within the stipulated deadline, police sai
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to seize the property of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, accused of involvement in bomb blasts, after he failed to surrender within the stipulated deadline, police said on December 1, reports Business Standard. Akhtar, considered the mastermind of several bomb blasts, including in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna and Bodh Gaya, is a resident of Maniyarpur village in Samastipur District of Bihar. "The NIA team is likely to reach Akhtar alias Monu's village to attach (seize) his property on Monday [December 2] as he failed to surrender after a special court asked him to surrender till Nov 30 or else his property would be attached," a District police official said.
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December - 1 
The Rabha-Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RJMC) clinched the first Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) election by sweeping 30 of the 36 seats, reports Times of India. The Congress, managed to win three seats, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won one
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The Rabha-Hasong Joint Movement Committee (RJMC) clinched the first Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) election by sweeping 30 of the 36 seats, reports Times of India. The Congress, managed to win three seats, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won one seat and the remaining two seats went to Independents.
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The Security Force personnel on December 1 foiled an attempt of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to blow up a road bridge near Pipra village and recovered eight detonators from under the bridge in the Maoist-affected Palamau District,
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The Security Force personnel on December 1 foiled an attempt of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to blow up a road bridge near Pipra village and recovered eight detonators from under the bridge in the Maoist-affected Palamau District, reports Out Look. The bridge was situated on National Highway 75 and the Maoist wanted to blow it up, Police claimed.
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December - 1 
The United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) and its armed wing Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) have conveyed joyous Christmas to each and everyone, reports The Sangai Express.“Let the good Lord Jesus live in everyone’s heart and Christmas be meaningful”
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The United Naga People’s Council (UNPC) and its armed wing Ching-Tam Liberation Army (CTLA) have conveyed joyous Christmas to each and everyone, reports The Sangai Express.“Let the good Lord Jesus live in everyone’s heart and Christmas be meaningful”, said a press release issued by the outfit. It also appealed to all concerned not to call any bandh or strike during the Christmas season. Calling for peace ahead of the festive season through media by any organisation/leaders without following in practice what they preach is meaningless particularly in Tamenglong area and all community of Manipur in general, it said.
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December - 1 
The Zou Defence Volunteer (ZDV), a signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) and headed by Kamkhanpau on December 1 made an appeal to the Zou community in particular and the general public especially who are under Zomi banner to preserve love, peace
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The Zou Defence Volunteer (ZDV), a signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) and headed by Kamkhanpau on December 1 made an appeal to the Zou community in particular and the general public especially who are under Zomi banner to preserve love, peace and tranquillity to attain full security of each and every individual, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by one Caleb Thang, ‘Secretary’ ‘Information & Publicity’ ZDV (Headquarters) said no demand or extortion should be made to the Zou village chiefs, contractors, politicians and bureaucrats among the Zou community. It also said summoning of Zou village chiefs in the name of self-styled Zou Suankhual Pawlpi (ZSP) by unknown gang party and thereby making monetary demand be stopped.
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December - 1 
Unidentified persons left a hand grenade at the residence of Deputy Director, Health Services Takhellambam Saratchandra (50) at Lalambung in Imphal West District on December 1, reports The Sangai Express.
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Unidentified persons left a hand grenade at the residence of Deputy Director, Health Services Takhellambam Saratchandra (50) at Lalambung in Imphal West District on December 1, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 2 
Mumbai’s four Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) courts, which handle cases of organised crimes like terror and extortion, will now operate from the premises of Mahalakshmi's Arthur Road jail, Mumbai Mirror reports on December 3. The
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Mumbai’s four Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) courts, which handle cases of organised crimes like terror and extortion, will now operate from the premises of Mahalakshmi's Arthur Road jail, Mumbai Mirror reports on December 3. The move was initiated due the lack of security and space in the sessions court premises, which came to light during the recent escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, who escaped from the court in September.
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December - 2 
120 Pawan Hans pilots are threatening to go on an indefinite strike from December 16, reports India Today. The pilots are protesting Pawan Hans 'forcing them' to fly in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas. Five management pilots, o
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120 Pawan Hans pilots are threatening to go on an indefinite strike from December 16, reports India Today. The pilots are protesting Pawan Hans 'forcing them' to fly in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas. Five management pilots, of the rank of deputy general managers have already set the ball rolling, putting in their papers in protest. The Pawan Hans Helicopter Pilots Guild has already sent a notice to the chairman and managing director and informed all clients including ONGC, Governments of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to make alternate arrangement. "We are not trained military pilots. We are commercial pilots being forced to fly in adverse environment in anti-Naxal operations. We are neither trained nor equipped to fly in a war like zone. Our helicopters are not armour plated, we have no bullet proof jackets, helmets or even a personal weapon and there have been instances of our helicopter coming under Naxal fire," R.K. Mahajan, secretary general of the Helicopter Pilots Guild told Headlines Today.
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December - 2 
A Medical doctor, Sabeel Ahmed from Bangalore accused in the 2007 plot to bomb Glasgow (London, UK) airport but released and deported to India after he admitted withholding information has now been named in an National Investigation Agency (NIA) inve
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A Medical doctor, Sabeel Ahmed from Bangalore accused in the 2007 plot to bomb Glasgow (London, UK) airport but released and deported to India after he admitted withholding information has now been named in an National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) linked conspiracy to recruit young Muslims for "jihadi activities", Indian Express reports on December 3. Ahmed was accused by British authorities of withholding information about his aeronuatical engineer brother Kafeel Ahmed's June 2007 suicide mission to drive a jeep with explosives into the Glasgow airport. He has now been identified as the Karnataka man nicknamed as "Motu Doctor", accused number 21, in a chargesheet filed by the NIA into an LeT conspiracy to recruits youths from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli and Nanded for "jihadi activities".
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December - 2 
An encounter is going on between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Shatipora village in Rajwar area of Handwara town in Kupwara District reported Daily Excelsior on December 3. The IGP Mir said that on a tip off, Handwara Police and SFs launched
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An encounter is going on between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Shatipora village in Rajwar area of Handwara town in Kupwara District reported Daily Excelsior on December 3. The IGP Mir said that on a tip off, Handwara Police and SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Shatipora in Rajwar area of Handwara. “Militants fired upon the joint forces triggering an encounter. The encounter was going on till the reports last came in”, he added. Sources said that SFs had information about the presence of six militants in the village when they cordoned it off this afternoon. “We had information about the presence of LeT chief for North Kashmir, Wali Bhia among the six militants present inside the village. We are not sure whether he has left before the operation or not as only three have been trapped”, sources added.
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December - 2 
Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and injured his two accomplices near Udhar Dhariwal border outpost at the international border (in Rajasthan) when they were trying to smuggle narcotics on December 2, reports The Times of In
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Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and injured his two accomplices near Udhar Dhariwal border outpost at the international border (in Rajasthan) when they were trying to smuggle narcotics on December 2, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Amritsar Sector, M.F. Farooqui said all three Pakistani smugglers had managed to cross international border and a subsequent search operation revealed a body of one lying in Pakistan territory. BSF also seized 14kg heroin, valued around Rs 70 crore in the international market, two shawls and a packet of cigarettes. Sources informed that Pakistan-based smugglers now come equipped with lethal weapons. "We can't rule out the support of Pakistan Rangers to them since they have hardly arrested any of them," said BSF sources.
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December - 2 
Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO) president Agnes Kharshiing, on December 2, said that the women’s group would continue to demand implementation of the ILP, but made it clear that the organisation would attempt to achieve the same through legal
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Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO) president Agnes Kharshiing, on December 2, said that the women’s group would continue to demand implementation of the ILP, but made it clear that the organisation would attempt to achieve the same through legal means.
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December - 2 
Differing with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kirankumar Reddy’s thesis that bifurcation of the state will lead to a spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity, Director-General of Police (DGP) B Prasada Rao on December 2 said on
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Differing with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kirankumar Reddy’s thesis that bifurcation of the state will lead to a spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity, Director-General of Police (DGP) B Prasada Rao on December 2 said one cannot predict the scenario as Maoism has been rising its ugly head across the State border even when the state is united, reports Deccan Herald. Interacting with media, the DGP said occasional incursions of Maoists were noted near Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha borders. “It can happen again even though we are in touch with the police forces in those states,” Prasada Rao said. He also refused to subscribe to the chief minister’s argument that most of the top Maoist brass belonged to Telangana region.
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December - 2 
In a bid to prevent a November 26, 2008 (26/11) like situation in which Mumbai Police were unfamiliar with the layouts of the Taj Mahal, Trident hotels and Nariman House when terrorists struck and then holed up for nearly 48 hours, the City Police ar
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In a bid to prevent a November 26, 2008 (26/11) like situation in which Mumbai Police were unfamiliar with the layouts of the Taj Mahal, Trident hotels and Nariman House when terrorists struck and then holed up for nearly 48 hours, the City Police are putting the Quick Response Team (QRT) personnel through a training module to acclimatise them with the internals and externals of 152 vital installations, Pune Mirror reports on December 3. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) M.B. Tambade commented, “The QRT is conducting recces and mock drills at sensitive installations. In case of private institutions, we give written instructions regarding loopholes in their security plans to their owners. The list, refreshed recently, places 16 installations including the Dagdusheth Temple, Lal Deval, the Osho Commune, Chabad House in the hypersensitive category, as well as several Defence installations such as the National Defence Academy, Southern Command headquarters, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) among others. “The team will have an edge over the adversaries during crisis. The QRT is capable of responding to any crisis till NSG arrives,” an officer pointed out. A security audit of the installations is done every three months by the local police station and the Special Branch, State Intelligence Department (SID), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the concerned authorities are apprised of the loopholes and effective measures are suggested, police said.
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December - 2 
Mizo and Bru civil societies at Mamit District have demanded that Bru refugees in Tripura should be given one last chance of returning to Mizoram, failing which they would forfeit the chance of returning to the State. “The meeting of Mizo and Bru lea
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Mizo and Bru civil societies at Mamit District have demanded that Bru refugees in Tripura should be given one last chance of returning to Mizoram, failing which they would forfeit the chance of returning to the State. “The meeting of Mizo and Bru leaders decided that the Bru refugee issue should be resolved once and for all and that one last effort should be made by the Government to repatriate all Brus from Tripura relief camps,” leaders of Young Mizo Association (YMA) said on December 2. They said that this was the demand at a meeting held on November 30 by village councils and NGOs at Mamit on the border with Tripura and Bangladesh. The meeting said that those refusing to return to Mizoram during the repatriation process should not be allowed to come back and they should remain in Tripura for the rest of their lives. It was alleged that some Brus living in relief camps were into abductions after acquiring arms and working under the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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December - 2 
NNC-NA ‘Naga Army’ wing supervisor, as per the approval of its ‘president’ and ‘ministry of defense’, has assigned “lieutenant colonels” of 2nd brigade, Naga Army wing as commanders on various commands, rescinding the present commanders under 2nd Bri
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NNC-NA ‘Naga Army’ wing supervisor, as per the approval of its ‘president’ and ‘ministry of defense’, has assigned “lieutenant colonels” of 2nd brigade, Naga Army wing as commanders on various commands, rescinding the present commanders under 2nd Brigade, reports Nagaland Post on November 30. In a press release, NNC Non-Accordist ‘Naga Army wing supervisor’ “brigadier” LXK Achumi stated that “lieutenant colonel” S.A.Chishi has been assigned as 2nd brigade commander, “lieutenant colonel” Apam Thangkhul as town commander, “lieutenant colonel” Kheveto Yeptho as highway commander, “lieutenant colonel” Khenito as Northern Sumi Command, “lieutenant colonel” Hukiye as Zuhneboto Town commander, “lieutenant colonel” Honito as UT-I commander, “lieutenant colonel” Mao Yimchunger as border command. All the responsible officers have been directed to join respective offices upon receiving of the Azah.
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December - 2 
on December 2 that a new Hmar outfit has surfaced as Hmar People’s Convention (HPC–P) which is a breakaway faction of the HPC–D. At the initial stage, Lalminthang Sonate as ‘president’ has taken over the command of the outfit. J C Hmar is the ‘secret
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on December 2 that a new Hmar outfit has surfaced as Hmar People’s Convention (HPC–P) which is a breakaway faction of the HPC–D. At the initial stage, Lalminthang Sonate as ‘president’ has taken over the command of the outfit. J C Hmar is the ‘secretary’. An underground source said that a full body to head the organization will soon be constituted to give a new direction and dimension to the demand of the Hmars for a homeland of their own. The information available says that 115 cadres taken from the region of Hmar dominated areas of east Cachar and the bordering areas of Mizoram and Manipur form the strength of the outfit. All these cadres are undergoing training in arms and ammunitions and guerilla tactics under the supervision of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) in some undisclosed location. HPC–P, the source adds to say, has taken shape against the policy of its parent body to continue dialogue without any tangible solution to their demand. While HPC–D has been insisting on Autonomous Council for the Hmar inhabited areas, HPC–P is demanding Hmarland.
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December - 2 
One Station House Officer (SHO), identified as Shabir Ahmad, was killed and three others including two Policemen were injured in militants attack at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District on December 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of
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One Station House Officer (SHO), identified as Shabir Ahmad, was killed and three others including two Policemen were injured in militants attack at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District on December 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), A G Mir, said that it was a busy market place and Police didn’t retaliate to avoid the collateral damage. He said that the attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Police have got certain leads on which they are working. A militant outfit Al-Nasereen has claimed the responsibility of the attack. The spokesman of the outfit, Sami-ul-Haq, in a statement told a local news agency said that militants of the outfit carried out the attack in which SHO was killed.
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December - 2 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lost a ‘commander’ along with weapons and other ammunition, in Police raids at the outfit's camps under Kandara and Raidih Police Stat
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lost a ‘commander’ along with weapons and other ammunition, in Police raids at the outfit's camps under Kandara and Raidih Police Stations in Gumla District, reports The Times of India.
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December - 2 
Police also busted another PLFI camp near Tilaitarn-Khatkhor area under Raidih Police Station in the District on December 2. The Superintendent of Police (SP) said Police have seized huge number of blankets and other items after camp being run by Gul
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Police also busted another PLFI camp near Tilaitarn-Khatkhor area under Raidih Police Station in the District on December 2. The Superintendent of Police (SP) said Police have seized huge number of blankets and other items after camp being run by Gulab and Rajan of PLFI was busted.
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December - 2 
Security Forces, in the night of December 2, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including foreign-made arms, from a truck in Serchhip District, Police said. The seized arms and ammunition included ten modified assault rifles along with 20 l
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Security Forces, in the night of December 2, seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including foreign-made arms, from a truck in Serchhip District, Police said. The seized arms and ammunition included ten modified assault rifles along with 20 loaded magazines, four Chinese rifles along with eight loaded magazines, one light machine gun (LMG), 39 live grenades, one foreign-made pistol, one telescope used for rifles, a pistol silencer and 535 rounds of live cartridges. Police have arrested Thangdeihtung, driver of the truck, and Liankhanmang
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December - 2 
Seven security personnel and 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in attacks and counterattacks in seven Maoist-infested Districts by November 2013, reports The Times of India. As many as 87 Maoists surrendered during th
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Seven security personnel and 21 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in attacks and counterattacks in seven Maoist-infested Districts by November 2013, reports The Times of India. As many as 87 Maoists surrendered during the period, chief minister Naveen Patnaik told the assembly on December 2. Naveen said among the Districts, highest number of four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed in an ambush in Koraput while 13 extremists were gunned down in Malkangiri District. Maoists were killed in five other Districts -four of them were killed in Rayagada and one each was killed in Koraput, Balangir, Bargarh and Gajapati.
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December - 2 
Six years after its coast was the scene of a terror plot against Mumbai in November 28, 2008 (26/11) terror events, Gujarat government is yet to strengthen port security, The Times of India reports on December 3. In a recent security audit by central
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Six years after its coast was the scene of a terror plot against Mumbai in November 28, 2008 (26/11) terror events, Gujarat government is yet to strengthen port security, The Times of India reports on December 3. In a recent security audit by central security agencies, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has pointed out serious lapses and recommended immediate action for to strengthen port security in the state. After the audit of 21 non-major ports in Gujarat, recommendations for improving port security have been made to the state government, shipping ministry, Indian Coast Guard and Navy. "The security of non-major ports is the responsibility of the state government. Gujarat Maritime Board's (GMB) ports are being manned by Gujarat Industrial Security Force (GISF) while private ones are manned by private security agencies. Seven non-major ports have armed contingents of State Reserve Police (SRP). The central government is responsible for Kandla Port's security," said an official. Even the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently slammed the Gujarat government over poor implementation of the centrally-sponsored Coastal Security Scheme, which envisaged strengthening infrastructure for patrol and surveillance of coastal areas.
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December - 2 
That three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were killed while one was injured in a factional related clash, reportedly by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres at Sikiu ‘A’ under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang District
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That three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres were killed while one was injured in a factional related clash, reportedly by NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres at Sikiu ‘A’ under Shamator sub-division, Tuensang District on December 2. According to Shamator Police, the deceased were identified as Nagato, Sepongchem Sangtam and Aloto Sumi. The injured cadre was identified as Limtiba Sangtam.
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December - 2 
The increasing use of an exclusive and underground Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) application by suspected terrorists has increased concern among the Indian security establishment which believes it to be a creation of the Pakistani spy agency In
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The increasing use of an exclusive and underground Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) application by suspected terrorists has increased concern among the Indian security establishment which believes it to be a creation of the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Hindustan Times reports on December 3. The clandestine, Skype-like application being used by suspected terrorists is hosted on anonymous servers, hidden behind security walls, that operate underground and cannot be intercepted through legal means. The recent annual meeting of the Directors General of Police (DGPs) was told that this anonymous platform was probably developed by the ISI for communication between terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres and their handlers. The access to platform is restricted to those who have been allotted a login and password, according to officials familiar with the developments. Indian Mujahideen's (IM) arrested ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal, while sitting in Nepal, was using VoIP platforms to contact his associate Riyaz Bhatkal, who is in Karachi, Pakistan. The ISI developed VoIP service has been in use for more than a year. "There are software available to develop private and exclusive VoIP service. It is quite possible that the ISI may have tweaked the software to suit its requirements. Such kind of service is always distributed on many servers and kept anonymous. Usually security layers of VPN or virtual private network and proxy tunnels are used as an additional security," says Dhruv Soi, director of Torrid Networks, a cyber security company.
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December - 2 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was asked on December 2 by the Delhi High Court to file its response on the bail applications of two suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Imran Khan and Syed Maqbool facin
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was asked on December 2 by the Delhi High Court to file its response on the bail applications of two suspected operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), identified as Imran Khan and Syed Maqbool facing trial for their alleged involvement in hatching a conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the country, according to Deccan Herald. They were arrested in connection with various terror strikes carried out by the militant outfit across the country. The two accused has sought setting aside trial court’s September decision, which had dismissed their bail applications.
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December - 2 
The NDFB-IKS expressed strong resentment over the posters pasted in different places in Porbotjhora sub division of Kokrajhar District asking them to leave Bodoland area and said that there could be some serious conspiracy of the Indian agents to des
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The NDFB-IKS expressed strong resentment over the posters pasted in different places in Porbotjhora sub division of Kokrajhar District asking them to leave Bodoland area and said that there could be some serious conspiracy of the Indian agents to destroy the unity of the indigenous people of the region, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB–IKS, BR Ferengga said the news published in the media about the poster of driving out Garos, Rabhas and other indigenous people from Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area and blame was put on the NDFB.
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December - 2 
The number of arrest of smugglers on the Indo-Bangladesh border has gone up this year (2013), while that of death in firing has declined, Border Security Force (BSF) said on December 2, 2013, reports Business Standard. In 2013, 4,879 illegal entrants
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The number of arrest of smugglers on the Indo-Bangladesh border has gone up this year (2013), while that of death in firing has declined, Border Security Force (BSF) said on December 2, 2013, reports Business Standard. In 2013, 4,879 illegal entrants and smugglers were arrested while the figures for 2012, 2011 and 2010 stood at 3,470, 2,683, and 2,886, respectively, BSF Additional Director General, East, B.D. Sharma said. The seizure of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), ganja and heroin has also gone up this year. FICN with face value of around INR 78,31,300; 6,353 kg of ganja and 32.030 kg of heroin have been seized by the BSF. Asked if the number of illegal migrants have increased because of political unrest in Bangladesh, Sharma replied, "No we don't think so." Asked whether action has been taken on the list of camps and criminals provided to the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), Sharma said, "Yes we have given the list. But it is very difficult as the bordering areas are mainly covered by forests. So it is also tough for them too."
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December - 2 
The Patna Police on December 2 arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Sigori and Khiri Mor Police Station areas in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Police said an ‘area commander’ of CPI
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The Patna Police on December 2 arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Sigori and Khiri Mor Police Station areas in Patna District, reports The Times of India. Police said an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist, Gurudev Yadav, was arrested in the raid conducted at a hideout near Kanhaura Mor of Hadinagar village. "He was arrested with one country-made pistol and six live cartridges," he said. On his information, a ‘zonal commander’, Sunil Kahar, was arrested from Mungli Tola Ramruchavigha under Khiri Mor police station area. Both were wanted in several cases. "Their arrest is a major breakthrough for the police. Their three associates, Yogendra Ravidas alias Lighter Ji, Dharmaveer alias Badal and Kamdev Paswan were arrested recently," said a Police officer.
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December - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that intensifying their agitation for introduction of the contentious Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State to regulate the entry of outsiders, the pro-ILP pressure groups has announced a three-night road blockade fro
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The Shillong Times reports that intensifying their agitation for introduction of the contentious Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State to regulate the entry of outsiders, the pro-ILP pressure groups has announced a three-night road blockade from December 4 to 6. “We have decided to resume our agitational programme as per the resolution taken during the public rally on November 30,” Khasi Students Union (KSU) vice-president Frederick Kharmawphlang said in a statement issued on December 2. The KSU, which is spearheading the agitation since September 2 is of the opinion that ILP is the only solution to check influx of illegal migrants. The Congress-led Government, meanwhile, has appointed a ministerial team to hold public consultation on the proposed Meghalaya Landlords and Tenancy Verification Bill, 2013, aimed at the solving the issue.
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December - 2 
The signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) is likely to improve counter-insurgency operations against the members of the Songbijit faction of the outfit, reports The A
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The signing of the ceasefire agreement with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) is likely to improve counter-insurgency operations against the members of the Songbijit faction of the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed official sources said that the Government has already asked the police and security forces to intensify operations against the members of the NDFB-IKS, who are creating havoc with kidnappings and extortions, particularly in the areas bordering Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. Sources pointed out that the police and security forces were having trouble in identifying who is a member of the NDFB-RD and who is a member of the NDFB-IKS. But after the signing of the ceasefire agreement with the NDFB-RD, members of the outfit would be lodged in the designated camps and they will be given photo identity cards.
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December - 2 
There is intelligence report of fidayeen (suicide) strikes at sensitive poll booths in Delhi conducted by terror outfits like Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), The Times of India reported on December 3. There are also specific inputs
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There is intelligence report of fidayeen (suicide) strikes at sensitive poll booths in Delhi conducted by terror outfits like Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), The Times of India reported on December 3. There are also specific inputs about threat to some politicians. To counter this, Police will field commandos at booths and members of anti-terror cell in plain clothes.
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December - 2 
Three suspected United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres surrendered before authorities in Garo Hills. Three surrendered persons whom Police claim to be hardcore members of the outfit did not deposit any weapon. Police identified the three surrend
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Three suspected United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres surrendered before authorities in Garo Hills. Three surrendered persons whom Police claim to be hardcore members of the outfit did not deposit any weapon. Police identified the three surrendered persons as Walith Marak (23), Sudendro A Sangma (21) and a teenager Tangring R Marak (19). According to Police, the teenager handed himself over on November 30 while the two others gave themselves up on December 2 at Raksamgre under Dadenggre Police station of West Garo Hills District. West Garo Hills Police maintain that the three deserted their camp to join the mainstream. The surrender comes less than a week since three UALA cadres were gunned down in an encounter at Chiokgre village of Williamnagar.
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December - 3 
The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has become a major source of concern for the State Government, with reports of groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants trying to sneak into the state from their hideouts in Banglade
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The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has become a major source of concern for the State Government, with reports of groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants trying to sneak into the state from their hideouts in Bangladesh, reports The Telegraph. On December 3, the special branch (intelligence wing) of state police had received a feedback that a large group of armed NLFT militants had been lurking close to the border, opposite the Karbook area of South Tripura. Also, the Border Security Force (BSF) posted along the state’s 856 kilometre border with Bangladesh have been put on high alert following reports of attempted trans-border movement of banned anti-Indian militants and influx of ordinary Bangladeshi citizens belonging to the minority community.
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December - 3 
A mob on December 3 had beaten up two militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) leading to the death of one cadre, reports Times of India. The incident occurred at Sengimari area under Kr
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A mob on December 3 had beaten up two militants belonging to the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-RD) leading to the death of one cadre, reports Times of India. The incident occurred at Sengimari area under Krishnai Police Station in Goalpara District. One of the militants, identified as Raban Basumatary, died on the spot, while the other, Kamal Khakhlari, is reported to be critical and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Goalpara.
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December - 3 
At least eight Policemen on patrolling duty were killed in a Maoist attack near Nabinagar in Aurangabad District on December 3, reports NDTV. The Policemen were traveling in a jeep that was blown up by a landmine on its way from Nabinagar to Tandwa,
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At least eight Policemen on patrolling duty were killed in a Maoist attack near Nabinagar in Aurangabad District on December 3, reports NDTV. The Policemen were traveling in a jeep that was blown up by a landmine on its way from Nabinagar to Tandwa, Police officials said. A Police inspector, five troopers of the Special Auxiliary Force, the driver and a trooper of the Bihar Military Police were killed in the attack.
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December - 3 
Facing shortage of funds, the Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I) has started using new methods to extort money and the outfit is even trying to collect funds through bank accounts, reports The Assam Tribune on December 4. However, the police and se
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Facing shortage of funds, the Independent faction of ULFA (ULFA-I) has started using new methods to extort money and the outfit is even trying to collect funds through bank accounts, reports The Assam Tribune on December 4. However, the police and security agencies have so far not been able to nab the persons under whose names such accounts were opened as in all such cases, the persons who received demands for payment through such accounts did not inform the police on time.
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December - 3 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District on December 3 when they conducting cultural activities allegedly aimed at publicising Maoist ideology on the occasion of t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District on December 3 when they conducting cultural activities allegedly aimed at publicising Maoist ideology on the occasion of their ongoing People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week. "Cadres of Maoist cultural wing Chetna Natya Mandli were nabbed from Jaigur village from the Jangla police station limits," a senior official told PTI. Those arrested were identified as Kunjami Jummo (22), Telaam Sannu (25) as well as women performers Manju (25), Telam Mangi (22). "They were booked under the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act 2005," he said.
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December - 3 
Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants fired at a private transport office in Chagolia of Dhubri District on December 3, reports The Telegraph.
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Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants fired at a private transport office in Chagolia of Dhubri District on December 3, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 3 
On December 3, a Pakistani smuggler was gunned down by Border Security Force (BSF) in Ferozepur sector (Ferozepur District), reports The Times of India. The BSF also seized two pistols, two magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition and three mobiles along w
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On December 3, a Pakistani smuggler was gunned down by Border Security Force (BSF) in Ferozepur sector (Ferozepur District), reports The Times of India. The BSF also seized two pistols, two magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition and three mobiles along with 9 kg of heroin near border outpost Jagdish, from where Pakistan smugglers tried to smuggle in heroin.
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December - 3 
one person was killed and another was injured December 3 when the SFs resorted to firing on a procession taken out at Kurshakathi in Kokrajhar District under the aegis of the Aboro Surkhasa Samiti against extortion, abduction and killing by IK Songbi
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one person was killed and another was injured December 3 when the SFs resorted to firing on a procession taken out at Kurshakathi in Kokrajhar District under the aegis of the Aboro Surkhasa Samiti against extortion, abduction and killing by IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) in Bodoland Territorial Area District area (BTAD), reports The Hindu. Some of the people in the procession tried to attack four Bodo youths passing the area which the personnel resisted. The procession then turned violent and attacked the personnel. The deceased has been identified as Hayat Ali (35) while the injured has been identified as Ranjit Das (25). The condition of Mr. Das is stated to be critical.
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December - 3 
Security Force (SFs) succeeded in recovering war like stores from three overground workers (OGWs) on December 3. Based on specific information regarding ferrying of illegal arms and ammunition on National Highway 102, SFs arrested OGWs of a militant
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Security Force (SFs) succeeded in recovering war like stores from three overground workers (OGWs) on December 3. Based on specific information regarding ferrying of illegal arms and ammunition on National Highway 102, SFs arrested OGWs of a militant group on December 3. Five M4 A1 5.56mm Carbine (made in US) with two magazines and one handheld Kenwood Radio set were recovered from them. The arrestees were identified as Phalkholam; Dimkho-neng and Thangsei. Thangsei, along with recovered items have been handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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December - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Da
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad said that Police got information about the presence of the militants in the area and developed it that led to the successful operation. The Police chief said that Police, Special Operations Group of the Police, 30 Rashtriya Rifles and 21 RR of Army launched a joint operation on December 2 during which the three militants of the LeT were killed.
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December - 3 
SFs arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres and one progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-PRO) cadre in three separate operations in Moreh, Chandel District on December 3. Two PREPAK cadres were apprehended from Moreh
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SFs arrested four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres and one progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-PRO) cadre in three separate operations in Moreh, Chandel District on December 3. Two PREPAK cadres were apprehended from Moreh Town and they were identified as ‘Captain’ Laishram Sanjeeva Singh and SS Sgt Konjengbam Sanamacha Meitei. The other two PREPAK cadres were arrested from Dalpatti, Ward No 2, Moreh and they have been identified as Kangabam Roshan Singh alias Pebaton and Nameirakpam Ranjit Meitei alias Loya. One Beretta pistol loaded with 3 live rounds and one revolver loaded with 03 live rounds were recovered from the arrestees. The PREPAK-PRO cadre was apprehended from Pangal Basti, Ward No 5, Moreh and he has been identified as Sandeep alias Lanthaba.
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December - 3 
SFs launched an operation in general area Patsoi-I under Imphal West District and apprehended one Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre on December 3. He was identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’, Sorokhaibam Khoiba Singh alias Lemba. One 9mm pistol with five
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SFs launched an operation in general area Patsoi-I under Imphal West District and apprehended one Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre on December 3. He was identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’, Sorokhaibam Khoiba Singh alias Lemba. One 9mm pistol with five live rounds of 9mm was recovered from his possession.
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December - 3 December - 4
That troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Naga
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That troops of 29 Assam Rifles arrested one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a large quantity of weapon repairing tools from his possession. The individual was arrested after an operation was launched on specific information regarding presence of illegal arms in a house in general area Sumi Baptist Church, Golaghat Road on the night of December 3 and 4. During search of the house, the items were recovered from the accused identified as one James Chishi, resident of Agnato, Zunheboto District.
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December - 3 
The Political Affairs Department has shelved an important magisterial inquiry into the allegation of militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) that Police had armed Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) with weapons seized from other militant
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The Political Affairs Department has shelved an important magisterial inquiry into the allegation of militant outfit United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) that Police had armed Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) with weapons seized from other militant groups, to take on Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times on December 4. The allegation of UALA, the breakaway group of ANVC-B, made in May this year was that with the blessings of the Police and the Government, the then Circle Inspector of Williamnagar, TC Chacko, had handed over two AK-56 and one AK-47 rifles to ANVC-B leader Rimpu Marak when he was part of the parent group ANVC and the UALA chief Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin was witness to it.
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December - 3 December - 4
The Shillong Times reports that arsonists set ablaze around 30 trucks of haystack piled up at Gaushala, Mawlai (East Khasi Hills District) in morning of December 3 ahead of the three-night road blockade called by pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups fr
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The Shillong Times reports that arsonists set ablaze around 30 trucks of haystack piled up at Gaushala, Mawlai (East Khasi Hills District) in morning of December 3 ahead of the three-night road blockade called by pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups from December 4.
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December - 3 
The Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai dealing exclusively with the ILP-related cases, will hold its first hearing on December 3 (today), reports The Shillong Times on December 2. The special court was formed by the Gove
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The Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai dealing exclusively with the ILP-related cases, will hold its first hearing on December 3 (today), reports The Shillong Times on December 2. The special court was formed by the Government to recover the damages to property during the agitation based on the Meghalaya Maintenance of Public Order Act. The task of the court is to try cases related to arson and destruction of both public and private properties during the agitation.
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December - 3 
The Times of India reported on December 3 that the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 were badly handled and were replete with serious lapses on part of the administration and various agencies that initially investigated the case,
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The Times of India reported on December 3 that the Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) blasts of February 21, 2013 were badly handled and were replete with serious lapses on part of the administration and various agencies that initially investigated the case, according to Indian Government. These are some of the admissions that the home ministry will make during a discussion on the blasts in the upcoming India-US Homeland Security Dialogue scheduled for December 4 in Delhi. In the document prepared for the occasion, Government has admitted that as "there was no standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle terror attacks, securing the crime scene and starting systematic investigation became a tough job for the police department." This led to a large number of people overrunning the crime scene even before police could begin investigations, the document says. Listed as a case study for "response to mass casualty events", the blasts will be discussed by top police officials from India and the US in terms of disaster preparedness, securing of blast site and evidence collection. To make matters worse, the document points out, there was no coordination between various agencies such as CID, CI Cell, NIA and Octopus, investigating the case. "Each agency started picking up evidences from the scene. Evidences collected by various agencies were not shared with local police or with each other. Each agency wanted to single-handedly investigate the case," the document says. On part of administrative lapses and disaster preparedness, it says the government hospitals were not equipped to handle such mass casualty situations. Shifting of patients to private hospitals also created consfusion, it says. The document specifically criticizes VIP visits to the crime scene within two hours of the blasts. The document says it "put additional burden and stress on local officers". The resulting traffic congestion prevented ambulances from reaching the site in time. It is also critical of media saying real-time airing of the story led to speculations and blame-game among various agencies.
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December - 3 December - 4
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) apprehended one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of N
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Troops of 29 Assam Rifles (AR) apprehended one person and recovered one .22 Pistol (made in USA), 31 live rounds of .22mm, one live round 5.56mm, two telescopic sights Bushnell, 38 books of vehicle taxation slips of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a large quantity of weapon repairing tools from his possession, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, PRO-AR stated that the individual was apprehended after an operation was launched on specific information regarding presence of illegal arms in a house in general area Sumi Baptist Church, Golaghat Road on the night of December 3 and 4.
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December - 3 
Two top operatives of the banned Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abdul Wahid Khan and Uber Sidhhiqui, told intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is now training “human bombs” to targ
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Two top operatives of the banned Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Abdul Wahid Khan and Uber Sidhhiqui, told intelligence agencies and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) is now training “human bombs” to target top political leaders, including Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, in the election season, Asian Age reported on December 4. They also claimed IM had attempted to kill Narendra Modi using a human bomb at least three times during the recent Assembly campaign but failed due to the heightened security around Mr Modi. What is also worrying the intelligence agencies is that of all the jihadi outfits that operate in India, the IM has the most formidable network of sleeper cells, particularly with SIMI backing.
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December - 3 
while ruling out implementation of ILP in the State, District Council Affairs Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 3, has made it clear there is no division in Congress over the issue. Talking to reporters, Lyngdoh said even Manipur Assembly had passed a
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while ruling out implementation of ILP in the State, District Council Affairs Minister HDR Lyngdoh on December 3, has made it clear there is no division in Congress over the issue. Talking to reporters, Lyngdoh said even Manipur Assembly had passed a resolution to implement ILP but it was rejected by the Centre.
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December - 4 December - 5
At least 16 Muria Gond tribals have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Bijapur District of south Chhattisgarh for allegedly acting as cultural activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. The arrested alleged a
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At least 16 Muria Gond tribals have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Bijapur District of south Chhattisgarh for allegedly acting as cultural activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. The arrested alleged activists are aged between 18 and 22 years and were influencing the locals against the administration through song and dance, a release from Bijapur Police said. According to the District Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agarwal, the activists have been produced in a local court. The alleged activists belong to the Chaitanya Natya Manch (CNM), the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist. The Police release said the first group of 11 activists were arrested on December 4, while they were performing near Bidiyabhumi village under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur. The second group of three boys and two girls were picked up from Kondapal village under Mirtur Police Station. Both groups were arrested during a searching operation carried out by the District force. Drums, musical anklets, green clothes, red head-bands and Naxal literature were confiscated, the release said.
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December - 4 
Civil unrest and uncertainty over general election in Bangladesh following the opposition's decision to boycott it has frozen the deportation process of ULFA founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah to India, reports Times of India
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Civil unrest and uncertainty over general election in Bangladesh following the opposition's decision to boycott it has frozen the deportation process of ULFA founder ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia alias Golap Baruah to India, reports Times of India on December 5.
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December - 4 
General secretary’ of the Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow (38) along with another accomplice Takhelmayum Nandababu has been arrested by the Imphal East Police from Khomidok Mama
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General secretary’ of the Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC), Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow (38) along with another accomplice Takhelmayum Nandababu has been arrested by the Imphal East Police from Khomidok Mamang Leikai on December 4 on the charge of abducting a non local man, Suresh Prasad alias Suan (31) of Bihar. The non local man, Suresh Prasad was abducted on December 3 evening from Kairang Maning Leikai. Two mobile phones, one Maruti car, one cartridge of 70 mm were recovered from the abductors during the rescue mission.
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December - 4 
Guwahati City Police on December 4 arrested a person from the Maligaon area on suspicion of being a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, reports Times of India. Police have found at least 400 detonators, 15 fuse wires and 100 gelatin
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Guwahati City Police on December 4 arrested a person from the Maligaon area on suspicion of being a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, reports Times of India. Police have found at least 400 detonators, 15 fuse wires and 100 gelatin sticks from his possession. The person, identified as Malu Sethi, is from Odisha.
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December - 4 December - 5
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants from different places, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Superintendant of Police (SP) of Imphal West said that one Huidrom Sunder of KYKL
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militants from different places, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the Superintendant of Police (SP) of Imphal West said that one Huidrom Sunder of KYKL was arrested from Nagamapal on December 4. Another cadre of the outfit, Laishram Kiranjit alias Robert (33) was also arrested from Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai on December 5. A sum of INR 1, 50, 000 was seized from the possession of H Sunder, the statement added.
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December - 4 
India has seen “quite a few cases” of hawala (illegal money transfer) funds coming in from abroad for terrorist organisations, while such cross-border fund transfers are also taking place for tax frauds, global inter-governmental body Financial Actio
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India has seen “quite a few cases” of hawala (illegal money transfer) funds coming in from abroad for terrorist organisations, while such cross-border fund transfers are also taking place for tax frauds, global inter-governmental body Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said on December 4, reports Financial Express. In a report on the role of hawala and other similar service providers in money laundering and terrorist financing, FATF said, “Many countries consider HOSSPs (Hawala and Other Similar Service Providers) as high vulnerability for terror financing but have very few domestic cases to support the statement”.
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December - 4 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) is using images and video clips of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 2002 Gujarat riots to brainwash Ranchi youth into carrying out bomb blasts in various parts of the country, sources part of a National Investigation Agency
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) is using images and video clips of the Babri Masjid demolition and the 2002 Gujarat riots to brainwash Ranchi youth into carrying out bomb blasts in various parts of the country, sources part of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) training programme revealed on December 4, reports The Times of India. IM's strategy has been extremely successful in the development-starved Jharkhand, from where more than 15 people have been recruited over the last 13 years. The mentors of IM's Ranchi module have a collection of gruesome images and videos of the riots and the mosque demolition. The boys are told that "Islam and its followers" are passing through a difficult phase in India and it is time to fight back, said another participating police officer. The terrorists even supply hatred-filled literature to young recruits to keep them motivated.
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December - 4 
Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir fr
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Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir free and hoped to see it happen during his lifetime. "Kashmir is a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war between the two nuclear powers at anytime," he was quoted as saying in his brief address to the budget session of the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Council. The statement quoted Sharif as saying that the Kashmir issue should be settled according to the aspirations of the people and the United Nation (UN) resolutions as peace in the region was not possible without it. "The Prime Minister said that he had a dream of seeing held-Kashmir free from the Indian occupation and desired that this dream could turn into reality during his lifetime," the statement said.
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December - 4 
on December 4 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized three country-made guns from them during a combing operation in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. Another wanted Maoist Era Padiami alias Mukesh w
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on December 4 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized three country-made guns from them during a combing operation in Koraput District, reports The Times of India. Another wanted Maoist Era Padiami alias Mukesh was arrested in Malkangiri. Acting on a tip off, Koraput Police arrested Ara Praska, Satya Nachka and Chuda Naik from Ranjitguda forest under Laxmipur Police limits. "Wind machine, gun powder, metallic parts, cutting blades, hammers, sharpening instruments and ball pellets meant for manufacturing guns were also seized from them," said Superintendent of Police (SP) (Koraput) Awinash Kumar. "The guns were being supplied to cadres in Laxmipur and Narayanpatna," the SP said. In Malkangiri, Police arrested Era from Marigeta. "He was involvement in four incidents of violence in the district," said SP (Malkangiri) Akhileswar Singh. Era's father Waga Padiami alias Ramesh holds a ‘deputy commander’ rank in the Kalimela Dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist, he added.
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December - 4 
On December 4, senior security experts of India and the US met to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities, reports The Times of I
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On December 4, senior security experts of India and the US met to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities, reports The Times of India. "This conference is a key element in the expansion of our bilateral cooperation with the United States, aimed at securing our nations. As strategic partners, the more we can work with each other to enhance internal security, the more meaningful our partnership becomes to the ordinary citizen," Indian Minister of Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde said. Referring to the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terror attacks in New York and the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) strike, Shinde said major terrorist attacks typically target large and densely populated urban areas, intentionally trying to inflict maximum damage. Shinde said an efficient megacity policing system must serve as an effective deterrent against terrorists and their masters, who launch targeted attacks on the nerve centres of a country and therefore cooperation in megacity policing is intended to help each other enhance capacity, and to learn from each other, to provide an integrated security umbrella. Shinde further said elements based across the border are responsible for most of the terror attacks in the country, according to Asian Age. “We are also, unfortunately, the leading targets of such trans-national terror groups and crime syndicates. All too often, attacks are launched from across sovereign borders in a manner calculated to cause the greatest disruption of peace,” he said.
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December - 4 
One person was injured when suspected NDFB-IKS militants fired on a group of people inside Panijani Reserve Forest near Tulshibil in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District when they had gone for woodcutting, reports The Hindu.
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One person was injured when suspected NDFB-IKS militants fired on a group of people inside Panijani Reserve Forest near Tulshibil in Gossaigaon sub-division of Kokrajhar District when they had gone for woodcutting, reports The Hindu.
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December - 4 
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and other "agencies of Islamic Republic of Pakistan" have been funding activities of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through cross-border trade between India and Pakistan, a charge
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Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and other "agencies of Islamic Republic of Pakistan" have been funding activities of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through cross-border trade between India and Pakistan, a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a case of terror funding has said reported The Times of India on December 5. The chargesheet filed on November 30, 2013, against HM ‘chief’ Syed Salahuddin and nine others, the chargesheet was on December 3 taken cognizance of by the NIA special court in Delhi. Detailing methods of funding terror activities in the Valley, the chargesheet said terrorists of HM, who crossed over to Pakistan in the garb of traders, were involved in trade across the Line of Control (LoC) and misused it to send money and weapons to the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. It said some truck drivers were also involved in it. This and other methods of funding led to an inflow of INR 800 million into the coffers of Hizb in the past eight years, the chargesheet added. NIA claimed to have evidence that "around 263 individuals based in PoK who are assigned the work of relief takers in Pakistan/PoK" is active terrorists of HM. These relief takers had obtained INR 20.9 million from J&K Affectees Relief Trust (JKART), an over ground NGO working as a front for HM to fund terror, for further distribution among 673 beneficiaries. According to NIA charge sheet, HM pays monthly salary to members associated with it and their "remuneration" has surged around five folds in 2011 compared to what was paid to them in 1990s. "Investigation has revealed that each active cadre of HM receives monthly funds on regular basis for his association with the said outfit. This monthly remuneration has increased from Rs 2,000-3,000 per month in 1990s to Rs 10,000-12,000 per month in 2011," the probe agency said.
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December - 4 
Police said on December 4 that 11 militants have been arrested during combing operations in separate incidents across the State, reports The Times of India. Five militants, including two women, were arrested by 24th Assam Rifles battalion personnel a
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Police said on December 4 that 11 militants have been arrested during combing operations in separate incidents across the State, reports The Times of India. Five militants, including two women, were arrested by 24th Assam Rifles battalion personnel at Khudengtabi area in Chandel District after they had crossed the Indo-Myanmar border and were proceeding to Imphal on December 3. Five M-16 rifles were recovered from their possession. In another operation in the evening of December 3, three insurgents of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Ngangom Roshan (19), Abung Malemnganba (19) and Milan Gurung (19) were arrested from Asang Khulen area in Ukhrul District by 44th Assam Rifles battalion personnel, the Police said. Police commandos in another search operation in the same evening arrested two militants of KCP, identified as Sanjoy Khan (24) and Sajid Khan (25), from Lilong area in Thoubal District. "Extortion letters" were recovered from them, the Police said. An official report from Churachandpur District said a militant of Kuki National Army (KNA), identified as Th Naoba (42), was taken into custody during frisking of passersby at Bijang area in the District on December 3. One 9mm pistol was seized from him, the report said.
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December - 4 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on December 4, assured Manipur leaders that ‘not an inch of India’s land along the Manipur-Myanmar border would be conceded to the neighbouring country’, reports Nagaland Post. Manmohan was meeting a group of all-party
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on December 4, assured Manipur leaders that ‘not an inch of India’s land along the Manipur-Myanmar border would be conceded to the neighbouring country’, reports Nagaland Post. Manmohan was meeting a group of all-party delegates from Manipur. There are wide spread fears that a large part of Manipur’s territory will fall into Myanmar in the ongoing controversial border fencing along the Manipur sector.
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December - 4 
Rayagada District administration has recommended the Government to cancel VISA of foreign tourists who had violated Government restrictions to visit tribal villages in Maoist prone area of the district, reports The Hindu. The administration has also
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Rayagada District administration has recommended the Government to cancel VISA of foreign tourists who had violated Government restrictions to visit tribal villages in Maoist prone area of the district, reports The Hindu. The administration has also recommended the State government to blacklist the tour operator, which had taken these foreign tourists to that area. According to reports some Italian tourists had been spotted in the area on December 1 and 2 some Canadians also reached the area.
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December - 4 
Samba Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) on December 4 night conducted massive searches operations at Ramgarh village and surrounding areas in Samba District after an input by an Intelligence agency regarding infiltration of four militants, re
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Samba Police and Special Operations Group (SOG) on December 4 night conducted massive searches operations at Ramgarh village and surrounding areas in Samba District after an input by an Intelligence agency regarding infiltration of four militants, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) denied the input saying there was no question of infiltration of militants from the International Border (IB).Sources said that there has been movement of militants on Pakistan side opposite Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar Sectors but there had been no report that the militants had sneaked-in or tried to sneak-in.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, was killed National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), ‘commander’ of the Monil Hembrum (30), Lungsung reserve forest in Kokrajhar District on December 4, report The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, was killed National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA), ‘commander’ of the Monil Hembrum (30), Lungsung reserve forest in Kokrajhar District on December 4, report The Telegraph.
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December - 4 
Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, on December 4 gave 15-day remand of two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi in connection with the Bodh Gaya and Patna seria
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Patna, on December 4 gave 15-day remand of two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi in connection with the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial bomb blasts to NIA for further questioning, according to The Times of India. The two include the mastermind of Bodh Gaya temple blasts, Umer Siddiqui, who was arrested from Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Earlier, the court of additional chief judicial magistrate, Raipur, Sangeeta Naveen Tiwari had granted the transit remand of Umer Siddiqui and Azharuddin Quraishi to NIA for their production before the Patna court on or before December 5, 2013.
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December - 4 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two newly constructed rooms of a high school at Kurumgarh village in Gumla District in the wee hours on December 4, reports Zee News. The Maoists packed explosives in the two rooms
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up two newly constructed rooms of a high school at Kurumgarh village in Gumla District in the wee hours on December 4, reports Zee News. The Maoists packed explosives in the two rooms of the school and triggered the blast around 1 am, the sources said.
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December - 4 
The 15th National Hero–Martyr Day of Karbi Longri and North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) will be celebrated at Taralangso, Diphu, Rongmongve and Parakhowa on December 6 in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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The 15th National Hero–Martyr Day of Karbi Longri and North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) will be celebrated at Taralangso, Diphu, Rongmongve and Parakhowa on December 6 in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 4 
The Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ of Pro-Talks of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), on December 4 said their dialogue with Delhi and Dispur was at the final stage but discussion on some issues like extradition of their leader Anup Chetia fr
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The Arabinda Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ of Pro-Talks of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), on December 4 said their dialogue with Delhi and Dispur was at the final stage but discussion on some issues like extradition of their leader Anup Chetia from Bangladesh was still on, reports The Telegraph. Rajkhowa, ‘chairman’ ULFA-PTF, said after an executive committee meeting here that only a few formalities were left for Chetia’s extradition. “It can be said that our talks are at a final stage but the Chetia issue is still being discussed.”On his relations with Paresh Baruah, Rajkhowa said there was no enmity between them at the personal level but there were differences of opinion regarding organisational activities. “Differences of opinion are obvious between two persons,” he added.
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December - 4 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 4 arrested two Indian nationals and seized 2 pistols, 4 magazines, 14 live Rds, 3 mobiles and 145 bottles of Phensedyl from them in Churiantpur border outpost of Malda District, reports India Blooms. The ac
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 4 arrested two Indian nationals and seized 2 pistols, 4 magazines, 14 live Rds, 3 mobiles and 145 bottles of Phensedyl from them in Churiantpur border outpost of Malda District, reports India Blooms. The accused persons were identified as Sakir Hussain aka Bakir and Abu Salam. BSF noted that the accused persons were in the process of smuggling the consignment from India to Bangladesh over the Indo-Bangladesh border fence. BSF also informed that one of the arrested criminals was earlier named in a First Information Report (FIR) for smuggling Fake Indian currency note (FICN) from the same border outpost.
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December - 4 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to listen to the voice of people as far as the demand of the pressure groups to introduce ILP was concerned. In a statement issued here on Novemb
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to listen to the voice of people as far as the demand of the pressure groups to introduce ILP was concerned. In a statement issued here on November 4, the publicity secretary of ANVC-B, Doang D Shira said that while the Government listens to militant organizations who are ready to ‘kill’, the voice of the people during the rally on ILP held in Shillong is ignored. According to the ANVC-B, the stubborn attitude of the Government is turning Meghalaya into a battlefield.
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December - 4 
The move to have an upper house in the State is being welcomed by small, indigenous and unrepresented communities of the state, who are hopeful of representation in the council, reports Times of India on December 5.The Garos, one of the ethnic groups
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The move to have an upper house in the State is being welcomed by small, indigenous and unrepresented communities of the state, who are hopeful of representation in the council, reports Times of India on December 5.The Garos, one of the ethnic groups who are too few in number in Assam are hopeful of sending their representatives to the future legislative council. Benedict Areng, a Garo leader of the State, said, "A legislative council will be good for us as it gives us the chance of having a representative in it," Areng said, echoing the sentiments of many other small, unrepresented groups in the State. The Union Cabinet last week cleared the State Legislative Assembly's proposal for setting up of an upper house in Assam.
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December - 4 
The pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation sponsored by pressure groups in the Meghalaya for the past three months has claimed its third victim in Bisheshwar Das, the owner of a tea stall, who succumbed to his burn injuries at a Guwahati hospital in
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The pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation sponsored by pressure groups in the Meghalaya for the past three months has claimed its third victim in Bisheshwar Das, the owner of a tea stall, who succumbed to his burn injuries at a Guwahati hospital in the morning of December 4, report The Shillong Times. Das was set on fire inside his tea stall by three persons after pouring petrol on him on November 16.
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December - 4 
The Shillong Times reports that though Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met the Prime Minister on December 4 in Delhi and urged him to speed up the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the Centre has asked the State Government to provi
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The Shillong Times reports that though Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met the Prime Minister on December 4 in Delhi and urged him to speed up the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), the Centre has asked the State Government to provide more inputs on the structure of the Council once it is empowered with 10 more additional seats from the current 30 seats. Sangma, during his recent visit to the Union Capital, had urged the Prime Minister for expeditious finalization of agreement with ANVC in Meghalaya. However, the process of final settlement will be delayed since the Union Home Ministry has sought further clarity on the number of reserved and nominated seats in the Council as per the draft peace settlement. An agreement has been reached with the ANVC mainly enhancing autonomy of the existing Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). The agreement will be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval and once finalized; it will also be applicable to Khasi Hills autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). The Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde had assured Sangma that his ministry is preparing a note for a settlement with the ANVC.
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December - 4 
The state government has decided to go all out against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) last week warned the government that the outfit is trying to recreate the ethnic riot situation of 2012 in Bod
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The state government has decided to go all out against the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) last week warned the government that the outfit is trying to recreate the ethnic riot situation of 2012 in Bodoland Territorial Council areas, reports Times of India.
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December - 4 
Though the Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai has fixed January 7 for the next hearing of the damage suit filed against pro-ILP groups, a new date will be announced soon as the court will be on recess till January 23. Am
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Though the Special Court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai has fixed January 7 for the next hearing of the damage suit filed against pro-ILP groups, a new date will be announced soon as the court will be on recess till January 23. Among the 14 pressure groups, only the CSWO represented by its president Agnes Kharshiing and general secretary E Thabah appeared before the court on December 3 and sought more time to reply to the charges
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December - 4 
Three Maoists, carrying cash rewards on their head, were arrested during a search operation in Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on December 4, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Juglu (45) and
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Three Maoists, carrying cash rewards on their head, were arrested during a search operation in Madanar village under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on December 4, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Juglu (45) and Gandoram (40), carrying cash rewards of INR 25,000 and INR 3,000 respectively on their heads. The third Maoist was identified as Sonau (40), who had a reward of INR 5,000 on his head, from Rajbeda village in the area. A muzzle loading gun was also recovered from his possession.
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December - 4 
Two of the militants of Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) who were involved in distributing extortion letter in Maibang area (Dima Hasao) were arrested from Lumding station in Nagaon District on December 4, reports The Sentinel.
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Two of the militants of Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) who were involved in distributing extortion letter in Maibang area (Dima Hasao) were arrested from Lumding station in Nagaon District on December 4, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 5 
Police in collaboration with Crime Branch arrested a person, Mushtaq from Naini Colony of Allahabad on December 5 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,00,000 from him, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the accused
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Police in collaboration with Crime Branch arrested a person, Mushtaq from Naini Colony of Allahabad on December 5 and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,00,000 from him, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the accused was allegedly involved in circulation of counterfeit currency in the Districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP). Superintendent of Police, Crime, A.K. Pandey said that Mushtaq operated in Allahabad and adjoining pockets and was smuggling FICN consignments from Malda District in West Bengal to different Districts of UP. He added that Mushtaq had a criminal background and had been jailed more than five times.
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December - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and local Police, who were part of a joint operation to rescue three persons from Gomphakunda village abducted by Maoists on December 4, were involved in the exchange of fire, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileshwar Singh. According to Mr Singh, the rescue operation was successful as all the three abducted persons managed to escape from the clutches of the Maoists. One of them has already reached the Gomphakunda village. The two others abducted along with him also managed to escape but had not reached their village as they had taken other escape routes. The abducted persons included a woman and the son of the local Sarpanch (village level local self government institution). “Although security forces have not seized the body of the slain Maoist, the information provided by the person, who escaped from the Maoists, one Naxalite was killed and another injured,” said the SP. Out Look reports that one BSF trooper was injured in the operation.
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December - 5 
ACAUT has maintained that “defection is related to unabated taxation” and vice versa, in a joint petition submitted to Nagaland home minister G. Kaito Aye at Hotel Saramati Dimapur on December 5, reports Nagaland Post. According to ACAUT ‘convenor’ L
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ACAUT has maintained that “defection is related to unabated taxation” and vice versa, in a joint petition submitted to Nagaland home minister G. Kaito Aye at Hotel Saramati Dimapur on December 5, reports Nagaland Post. According to ACAUT ‘convenor’ L. Subong Ao and ‘secretary’ Solomon Awomi, most functionaries of Naga Political Groups (NPGs) at the senior, mid-level and lower levels collect tax from the business community with impunity since they know that if any action was contemplated, they could defect to other faction(s) and become virtually untouchable and free to enjoy the “ill-gotten money”.
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December - 5 
Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has demanded that all those cadres arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying weapons, cognizable offences and related matters “should be booked under National Security Act (NSA) by the Police”,
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has demanded that all those cadres arrested for extortion/tax collection, carrying weapons, cognizable offences and related matters “should be booked under National Security Act (NSA) by the Police”, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 5 
At least cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested on December 5 while they were holding a meeting in Jharkhand's Palamau District, reports The Times of
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At least cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested on December 5 while they were holding a meeting in Jharkhand's Palamau District, reports The Times of India. The arrested extremists include PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Lakshman Yadav who is accused of abducting three bank officials in the State a few months ago. Police said five rifles were recovered from their possession, looted from the State Police.
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December - 5 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on December 5, reiterated that the State Government is looking at other mechanisms than Inner Line Permit (ILP) to deal with the issue of influx. Sangma confirmed that Government had received a letter from the Centre reje
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on December 5, reiterated that the State Government is looking at other mechanisms than Inner Line Permit (ILP) to deal with the issue of influx. Sangma confirmed that Government had received a letter from the Centre rejecting the proposal to implement ILP in the State. He said that the Government has also decided to enlighten the people at the grass root level to have clarity on the basic aspect on ILP and other mechanisms which are in the offing to tackle the issue of influx.
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December - 5 
Expressing concern that monetary demand has been served in the name of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) without the knowledge of the outfit's finance in-charge in Imphal area and elsewhere, the KNLF, on December 5, clarified that at present,
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Expressing concern that monetary demand has been served in the name of the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) without the knowledge of the outfit's finance in-charge in Imphal area and elsewhere, the KNLF, on December 5, clarified that at present, the outfit did not serve any monetary demand in Imphal areas nor any person is entrusted to do so.
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December - 5 
Following the escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, the prison authorities have taken a major step to ensure no other IM operative gets an opportunity to flee, dnaindia.com reported on December 6. The prison department on D
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Following the escape of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani, the prison authorities have taken a major step to ensure no other IM operative gets an opportunity to flee, dnaindia.com reported on December 6. The prison department on December 3 shifted 16 IM operatives from Taloja prison to Arthur Road jail. “The move was made as the IM members were regularly taken to the sessions court at Colaba for their trial hearings and Usmani’s escape from the court premises could only have motivated others to make a similar attempt in future. Now, with their hearings to take place within Arthur Road jail, they won’t be taken out of the prison and, hence, there won’t be any possibility of them attempting escape,” said a prison source.
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December - 5 
Maoists have put up posters in Jharkhand's Latehar District, threatening to kill top Bihar BJP leaders, including former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, reports The Times of India. "We have recovered the posters that threaten to target Modi,
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Maoists have put up posters in Jharkhand's Latehar District, threatening to kill top Bihar BJP leaders, including former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, reports The Times of India. "We have recovered the posters that threaten to target Modi, Giriraj, Rajya Sabha MP C P Thakur and other BJP leaders," Latehar SP Michael S Raj said on December 5. The posters have urged people not to come under the influence of these leaders because they are "fascists".
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December - 5 
Member of the Galikonda area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former president of Vana Samrakshana Samiti, Gemmeli Chinna Rao of Panasalabanda village in G.K.Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) at Sappara village
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Member of the Galikonda area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former president of Vana Samrakshana Samiti, Gemmeli Chinna Rao of Panasalabanda village in G.K.Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) at Sappara village in Visakhapatnam District in the night of December 5, reports The Hindu. The Galikonda committee, which left some pamphlets at the place where it killed Chinna Rao, alleged that he was harassing local villagers and denied them benefits from the Government schemes and coffee plantations. A group of Maoists, some of the armed, went to Panasalabanda village around 10:30 p.m. and woke up Chinna Rao from his bed. The Maoists took him to near Sapparla and beat him up due to which he died. He was punished after being tried in a Praja Court (People’s Court, euphemism for Kangaroo court) following complaint from the villagers, the Maoist party claimed. The family was asked to leave the village.
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December - 5 
on December 5 that the Centre has rejected the demand for introduction of ILP system in Meghalaya as it feels that there is no provision in the Constitution under which the ILP system can be enforced in new areas. “There is no provision in the Consti
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on December 5 that the Centre has rejected the demand for introduction of ILP system in Meghalaya as it feels that there is no provision in the Constitution under which the ILP system can be enforced in new areas. “There is no provision in the Constitution to introduce ILP in any state. It can continue in states where it already exists as per the Constitution, or if need be it can be withdrawn. But we cannot introduce ILP anymore, anywhere else,” Joint Secretary (North East) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs Shambhu Singh said. The Centre had recently sent a letter to the Meghalaya Government, declining the demand for introducing the ILP system in the state. There has been unrest in Meghalaya for the past three months, with pro-ILP protests gaining momentum and normal life being paralyzed. Thirteen pressure groups recently threatened to intensify the agitation across the State if the government failed to re-introduce ILP system to check entry of outsiders.
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December - 5 
on December 5 that the Joint Working Committee (JWC) of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF), the umbrella organisations of Kuki armed groups on tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, has decided to determine i
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on December 5 that the Joint Working Committee (JWC) of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF), the umbrella organisations of Kuki armed groups on tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, has decided to determine its own course if political dialogue is not initiated before the coming Lok Sabha election. This was among other resolutions adopted during a meeting of the Joint Working Committee of the UPF and KNO held at Churachandpur District on December 3. “If political dialogue is not initiated before the coming Lok Sabha election the joint groups will decide which is best for them,” the resolutions of the JWC meeting made available to the press stated. The meeting further decided to hold a press meet within December wherein future course of action will be made public. The tripartite SoO pact was signed among the State and Central Govt and the Kuki based underground groups in 2008 to pave way for political dialogue.
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December - 5 
Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Nit
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Niticentral.com. “We have prayed for contempt proceedings against the defence counsel as he violated the court’s order by holding a Press conference,” Special Public Prosecutor Chaudhry Mohammed Azhar said. “They (defence lawyers) had themselves sought an in-camera trial in the case and they violated this,” he added. The prosecution sought the contempt proceedings during December 5 hearing of the Mumbai case by Anti-Terrorism Court at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A witness was also cross-examined during the hearing. “One witness was cross-examined and our prayer (for contempt proceedings) will be taken up at the next hearing on December 11, 2013” Azhar said. The new lawyer Raja Rizwan Abbasi of the seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, told a news conference in Islamabad that the evidence provided by India was a ‘sham’. “The dossiers provided by India are information and not evidence as needed by the court. The evidence provided by India is sham,” Raja Rizwan Abbasi said. Prosecution sources said they would not react publicly to Abbasi’s claims but would take them up legally. Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum were arrested in July 2009 for their alleged role in the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan has acknowledged that the conspiracy behind the attacks was hatched on its soil. However, it claimed India has not provided enough evidence for action against the accused, a charge vehemently denied by New Delhi.
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December - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a female cadre of the Songbijit faction of the (NDFB-IKS), Sangita Muchahary (23), at Rangajan Tiniali in Goalpara District on December 5, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered 80 rounds of live 5.56mm cartridges of an I
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a female cadre of the Songbijit faction of the (NDFB-IKS), Sangita Muchahary (23), at Rangajan Tiniali in Goalpara District on December 5, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered 80 rounds of live 5.56mm cartridges of an Insas rifle from the girl.
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December - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 recovered two grenades in border belt of Samba District, reports PTI News. One of the grenades was recovered from an agriculture field in Bein border belt, while the other one was recovered near Panachayat Ghar are
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 5 recovered two grenades in border belt of Samba District, reports PTI News. One of the grenades was recovered from an agriculture field in Bein border belt, while the other one was recovered near Panachayat Ghar area. The grenades were later defused by SFs.
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December - 5 
Several vehicles were damaged and National Highway (NH)- 52 blocked at several places in Gohpur in Sonitpur District by supporters of a 12-hour bandh called on November 4 to protest against the abduction of a tea garden employee, reports The Shillong
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Several vehicles were damaged and National Highway (NH)- 52 blocked at several places in Gohpur in Sonitpur District by supporters of a 12-hour bandh called on November 4 to protest against the abduction of a tea garden employee, reports The Shillong Times. Police said the bandh was called by Tai Ahom Students Union (TASU) and supported by Aikya Manch against the alleged failure of the district administration to rescue the man. Four militants had abducted the tea garden employee, Pradip Lahon (32), from Dafflagarh tea estate in Sonitpur District on November 29.
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December - 5 
The All Assam Students' Union on December 5 burnt copies of the bill which is likely to be tabled by the government to ratify the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in the Parliament, reports Times of India. AASU activists burnt copies of
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The All Assam Students' Union on December 5 burnt copies of the bill which is likely to be tabled by the government to ratify the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in the Parliament, reports Times of India. AASU activists burnt copies of the bill across the state protesting against the Centre's move to hand over Indian land to Bangladesh. All local committees of the students' body burnt the copies in public places opposing the government's decision.
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December - 5 
Troops of 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Sapam Bikay of Lairenkaba along with arms from Lairenkabi in Imphal West district. One AK-47 along with ammunitions, two hand grenades and some extortion notes we
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Troops of 10 Assam Rifles under Red Shield Division arrested a KCP cadre, identified as Sapam Bikay of Lairenkaba along with arms from Lairenkabi in Imphal West district. One AK-47 along with ammunitions, two hand grenades and some extortion notes were recovered from him.
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December - 5 
Two Maoists were held from Siksod Police Station area of Kanker District on December 5, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Dururam (32) and Mangu Ram (52), carrying cash rewards of INR 10,000 and INR 5,000 respectively on their heads
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Two Maoists were held from Siksod Police Station area of Kanker District on December 5, reports Out Look. Those arrested were identified as Dururam (32) and Mangu Ram (52), carrying cash rewards of INR 10,000 and INR 5,000 respectively on their heads
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December - 5 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 5 directed the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to immediately suspend the ongoing controversial India-Myanmar fencing work in Manipur till the matter is resolved, reports Times of India. This c
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde on December 5 directed the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to immediately suspend the ongoing controversial India-Myanmar fencing work in Manipur till the matter is resolved, reports Times of India. This came a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured an all-political party delegation from Manipur that not an inch of land in the Indian territory would be conceded to Myanmar.
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December - 5 
With the Union Home Ministry warning that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are attempting to get a foothold in the south, the Internal Security Division (ISD) of the Karnataka State Police is in the process of beefing up their capabil
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With the Union Home Ministry warning that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are attempting to get a foothold in the south, the Internal Security Division (ISD) of the Karnataka State Police is in the process of beefing up their capabilities, reports The Hindu. In an informal chat with reporters on December 5, Alok Mohan, Additional Director-General of Police (ISD), said Karnataka would meet the challenge by modernising the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF). INR 90 million had been granted to the force to upgrade their weaponry, and procure night-vision goggles. He said ISD offices would be set up in major cities and Districts. The Mangalore unit would get a Superintendent of Police.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a senior reporter of a local daily at a weekly market in Basaguda village of Bijapur District of Bastar region on December 6, reports The Indian Express. Sain Reddy, in early 50s, was workin
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a senior reporter of a local daily at a weekly market in Basaguda village of Bijapur District of Bastar region on December 6, reports The Indian Express. Sain Reddy, in early 50s, was working with Deshbandhu, one of the oldest newspapers of Chhattisgarh. Around 1.30 pm, 3-4 youths attacked him with axes and other sharp weapons. He died on way to hospital. In a statement, Bijapur journalists expressed outrage and called for Bastar bandh (general shutdown strike) on December 7. "We condemn the incident and will soon declare our plan of action," said S Karimuddin, president of Bastar Patrakar Sangh (Bastar Journalists’ Association). Karimuddin said Reddy, the native of an interior village, was caught in the police-Maoist conflict. About six or seven years ago, Police had arrested Reddy suspecting him to be a Maoist informer. He was released later as Police could not find any evidence against him. Some years ago, Maoists burnt down his village home, forcing him to flee to Andhra Pradesh. He returned after some time and was working with Deshbandhu since then. "We owe allegiance to none, still both sides suspect us," added Karimuddin, who knew Reddy for decades.
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December - 6 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh on December 6 said that the coming months are going to be tough in Kashmir as militants are planning fresh bids of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) b
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh on December 6 said that the coming months are going to be tough in Kashmir as militants are planning fresh bids of infiltration from across the Line of Control (LoC) but are prepared for any such challenge, reports Daily Excelsior. The GOC said that there are lot of activities on the launch pads across LoC in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and they are preparing for infiltration into Kashmir. “As per our intelligence inputs, there are activities at the launch pads. We also got reports of a senior terrorist leader who has been visiting on and off out there. And we expect infiltration and at the same time we are prepared for any challenge of that sort”, Singh added.
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December - 6 
15th raising day of Karbi outfit, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), which is under ceasefire was observed at various designated camps across Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on December 7. The outfit produced mart
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15th raising day of Karbi outfit, Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), which is under ceasefire was observed at various designated camps across Karbi Anglong District, reports The Sentinel on December 7. The outfit produced martial programmes in Parokhwa, Rongbongua and Hamren designated camp to mark the day. In Taraalangso designated camp near Diphu town the new Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Tuliram Ronghang joined as the chief guest.
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December - 6 
A chain of static sensors, is being installed in Paradip (Ordisha) on trial basis to strengthen coastal surveillance and security under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Express reported on December 7. Commandant, ICG, Paradip, S.N.M. Pattnaik sai
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A chain of static sensors, is being installed in Paradip (Ordisha) on trial basis to strengthen coastal surveillance and security under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Express reported on December 7. Commandant, ICG, Paradip, S.N.M. Pattnaik said, “The static sensor will be commissioned in March, 2014 at Paradip and Gopalpur in Odisha. It would help augment patrolling along the east coast, keep track of vessels and boats in Indian Coast and prevent infiltration, smuggling and other illegal activities.” The chain of static sensors would ensure near gap-free electronic surveillance of the entire Indian coastline up to 25 nautical miles from the coast, he added. Pattnaik further informed that high end surveillance gadgets such as frequency diversity radar, electro-optic sensor, VHF sets, global positioning system and metrological equipment have been installed at the light house. It will monitor the movement of vessels and boats of fishermen by taking their video within 25 nautical miles off the coast. Though another static sensor would be set up at Gopalpur, it would operate under Paradip.
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December - 6 
A meeting with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders was “deferred” by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh this week but hopes of a break-through remain alive ahead of 2014 general elections, reports The Sangai Express on
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A meeting with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders was “deferred” by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh this week but hopes of a break-through remain alive ahead of 2014 general elections, reports The Sangai Express on December 7.Cancellation of the meeting, which was scheduled for December 4, has raised questions whether the move followed fears of disturbances in Manipur. Sources, however, said that the meeting was “cancelled” after warnings from security agencies that it could affect peace in Manipur but the NSCN has dismissed the suggestion. “The meeting was not cancelled, only deferred as chair- man (Isak Chisi Swu) is in Dimapur. Once he is back, the meeting will take place,” an NSCN source said. “We were promised that there will be something before the 2014 elections,” he added. Swu is in Dimapur for his son’s wedding and is likely to return soon.
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December - 6 
ACAUT has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay tax to any NPGs under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution, reports Nagala
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ACAUT has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay tax to any NPGs under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.In a statement, ACAUT also congratulated the village councils for having formed a local ACAUT unit under their jurisdictions and asked every village/colony in Nagaland to emulate the same. ACAUT also re-emphasized that unless “One Government One Tax” became a reality of the Nagas, people would “continue to suffer.”
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December - 6 
GNLA militants are reported to have entered Sasatgre/Chandigre village on the foothills of the Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District and abducted a village elder, identified as Balnat Marak on December 6. His whereabouts remain unknown.
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GNLA militants are reported to have entered Sasatgre/Chandigre village on the foothills of the Nokrek national park in West Garo Hills District and abducted a village elder, identified as Balnat Marak on December 6. His whereabouts remain unknown.
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December - 6 
In the evening of December 6, Reading Sangma’s group abducted a coal businessman, Akhtar Ali, who is married to a Garo lady, from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District.
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In the evening of December 6, Reading Sangma’s group abducted a coal businessman, Akhtar Ali, who is married to a Garo lady, from Baghmara in South Garo Hills District.
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December - 6 
Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has dismissed the report that its ‘general secretary’ Ramananda alias Rousow was arrested by Imphal East Police in connection with the abduction of non-local businessman Suresh Pr
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Lallumba group of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) has dismissed the report that its ‘general secretary’ Ramananda alias Rousow was arrested by Imphal East Police in connection with the abduction of non-local businessman Suresh Prasad as baseless and fabricated, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 6 
Miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the gate of Mohamad Yaima (33) of Lilong Chingakham Makha Leikai under Lilong Police Station in Imphal East District on December 5, reports The Sangai Express. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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Miscreants exploded a hand grenade at the gate of Mohamad Yaima (33) of Lilong Chingakham Makha Leikai under Lilong Police Station in Imphal East District on December 5, reports The Sangai Express. However, nobody was injured in the incident.
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December - 6 
Mizoram Police officials on December 6 said that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre, who abducted two Mizos and an executive of the Delhi-based Telecom Network Solution Deep Mondal of West Bengal, demanded a ransom of INR 50 million fo
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Mizoram Police officials on December 6 said that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre, who abducted two Mizos and an executive of the Delhi-based Telecom Network Solution Deep Mondal of West Bengal, demanded a ransom of INR 50 million for the release, reports Times of India. The abductors had not demanded any ransom for the two Mizos - Sanglianthanga, and Lalzamliana of Aizawl, abducted along with Mondal, Police said. The three persons were abducted from a place near an abandoned Chikha Anti-Poaching Camp inside the Dampa Tiger Reserve adjoining Bangladesh-Tripura border by armed men on November 23.
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December - 6 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a rice mill owner, Onarson A Sangma (50), at Oragitok village of West Garo Hills District close to the foothills of Nokrek National Park on December 6, reports The Shillong Times.
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants shot dead a rice mill owner, Onarson A Sangma (50), at Oragitok village of West Garo Hills District close to the foothills of Nokrek National Park on December 6, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 6 
The ‘Wung Tangkhul Region-Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim’ of Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has banned a Non-Governmental Organisation, Centre for Development Activities (CDA) operating in the District with immediate
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The ‘Wung Tangkhul Region-Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim’ of Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has banned a Non-Governmental Organisation, Centre for Development Activities (CDA) operating in the District with immediate effect, reports The Sangai Express. The lesser known NGO has been found in the district implementing TI Project in Sinakeithei, Ukhrul. The activities are deliberately ignoring the competent local NGOs working consistently in fighting against HIV/ AIDS and others relating to injecting drugs users, said a press statement issued by the NSCN-IM’s Wung Tangkhul Region.“Hence to discourage making money at the cost of human lives, the so called CDA is banned to operate in Ukhrul District with immediate effect and hereby directed to all entities that are being associated with CDA be immediately dissociated with CDA and no individual, agency, organisation, village and department should have any dealing with CDA from the date of issuance of this ban order,” the NSCN-IM statement said.
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December - 6 
The 3rd Council Assembly of the United Naga Council (UNC) held at Leibi Maring village, Tengnoupal Sub-Division of Chandel seriously viewed the indifference of the Government of India (GoI) to the democratic process of dialogue among the GoI, Governm
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The 3rd Council Assembly of the United Naga Council (UNC) held at Leibi Maring village, Tengnoupal Sub-Division of Chandel seriously viewed the indifference of the Government of India (GoI) to the democratic process of dialogue among the GoI, Government of Manipur (GoM) and the UNC on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the GoM pending a settlement to the India Naga issue, reports The Sangai Express. It decided that the ban on construction works on all National projects in Naga areas which was temporarily suspended with effect from September 3, 2013 would be re-imposed indefinitely should no positive response be received from the GoI within one week’s time.
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December - 6 
The Centre has ruled out imposition of the inner-line permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that it would harm the state’s economy and was also “unconstitutional”, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.Pressure groups in the state had petitioned the
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The Centre has ruled out imposition of the inner-line permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya, saying that it would harm the state’s economy and was also “unconstitutional”, reports Nagaland Post on December 7.Pressure groups in the state had petitioned the State Government for this permit, and launched a series of agitation to buttress their demand. Acceding to the demand for bringing the state under ILP would violate provisions of Article 19 of the Constitution that relates to protection of rights on freedom, a Government official said December 6. “It (ILP system) is archaic and will affect development, besides being unconstitutional,” joint secretary (Northeast) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Shambhu Singh said.
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December - 6 
The road blockade for three nights called by pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, passed off peacefully on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. The blockade affected movement of night buses and commercial veh
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The road blockade for three nights called by pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, passed off peacefully on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. The blockade affected movement of night buses and commercial vehicles to other parts of the region. With the presence of security personnel visible at night during the blockade, there were no untoward incidents reported.
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December - 6 
The United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) has clarified that one K Shonkholen Kom alias Mark was not abducted by the outfit but apprehended from near Vengnom gate as he was not the ‘president’ of Kom Students' Union (KSU), Churachandpur but a self
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The United Komrem Revolutionary Army (UKRA) has clarified that one K Shonkholen Kom alias Mark was not abducted by the outfit but apprehended from near Vengnom gate as he was not the ‘president’ of Kom Students' Union (KSU), Churachandpur but a self styed ‘president’ who always gives harassment and threats to Kom chiefs and Government employees for his personal gain, reports The Sangai Express on December 7. A statement issued by UKRA-KNO further warned that Shonkholen alias Mark will be awarded direct punishment if he is found indulging in such anti-people activities again. In addition, People’s Liberation Army (PLA), through a press release issued by its ‘department of publicity chief’ Bangkim, has refuted any connection whatsoever between the outfit and Kongbrailatpam Chittreswori alias Sangita d/o K Sivas Sharma of Singjamei Sapam Leikai who was reportedly arrested by Imphal West commandos with lady cops from near Kumar Pharmacy, Singjamei Bazar at around 1.15 pm
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December - 6 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested by the Security Forces from Harni forests in Khaira Police Station area in Bihar's Jamui District on December 6, reports Press Trust of India. During a combin
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested by the Security Forces from Harni forests in Khaira Police Station area in Bihar's Jamui District on December 6, reports Press Trust of India. During a combing and search operation in the wake of Maoist attack in Munger and Aurangabad Districts, the Security Forces nabbed the three Maoists hiding in the forests and seized a haul of explosives, detonators and Maoist literature from their possession, the sources said.
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December - 6 
Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB-Civil Wing), Nakul Kumar Medhi and Anil Chandra Yadav, are suspected to have been abducted by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Chirang District, close to the I
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Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB-Civil Wing), Nakul Kumar Medhi and Anil Chandra Yadav, are suspected to have been abducted by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Chirang District, close to the Indo-Bhutan border on December 6, reports The Telegraph. The troopers had set off for Kahitama village in the border area of the District to collect intelligence on NDFB-IKS.
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December - 7 
A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Tamnganba faction of KCP (KCP-Tamnganba), identified as Kongjengbam Basanta Singh and Oinam Sanatomba Singh from Sangaipat Road in front of Sericulture office in Imphal East
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A team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested two militants belonging to Tamnganba faction of KCP (KCP-Tamnganba), identified as Kongjengbam Basanta Singh and Oinam Sanatomba Singh from Sangaipat Road in front of Sericulture office in Imphal East District on December 7.
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December - 7 
Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on December 7 said that all parties should extend support and help clear the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill for implementing the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement 1974, in the current winter session of P
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Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on December 7 said that all parties should extend support and help clear the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill for implementing the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement 1974, in the current winter session of Parliament, reports Times of India. CM, Gogoi's appeal came just before the Centre's second attempt to push the Indo-Bangladesh land swap deal in the Rajya Sabha for ratification amidst opposition from Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
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December - 7 
A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) Ramesh Pramanik (32) surrendered before Ranchi Police in Ranchi District on December 7, reports Times of India. CPI-Maoist had allegedly abandoned Pramanik (32) in 2011 when he had expressed
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A former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) Ramesh Pramanik (32) surrendered before Ranchi Police in Ranchi District on December 7, reports Times of India. CPI-Maoist had allegedly abandoned Pramanik (32) in 2011 when he had expressed his growing disenchantment with left-wing extremism. After being ousted from the Maoist camp, the supply of money to Pramanik started drying up and he was finding it increasingly difficult to look after his family with what he earned from his small paddy fields in Tamar, 70 km from Ranchi, Police said.
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December - 7 
IGP-law and order, SN Singh on December 7 claimed that four to five leaders and many cadres of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are willing to surrender and join the mainstream, reports Times of India. "I cannot say whe
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IGP-law and order, SN Singh on December 7 claimed that four to five leaders and many cadres of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are willing to surrender and join the mainstream, reports Times of India. "I cannot say when this is going to happen as these things take time but the process has started," Singh said. All of them will be coming from their bases from across the border (Myanmar). Almost immediately after Singh's claims were released in the media, the ULFA-I reacted saying that Assam Police is trying to enact a surrender drama.
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December - 7 
Investigation by Punjab Police into the case of Dev Behl alleged drug cartel kingpin revealed that he was once an associate of Dawood Ibrahim and his brother Anees and was involved in gold smuggling ring being operated by them in the 1980s, The Times
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Investigation by Punjab Police into the case of Dev Behl alleged drug cartel kingpin revealed that he was once an associate of Dawood Ibrahim and his brother Anees and was involved in gold smuggling ring being operated by them in the 1980s, The Times of India reported on December 8. Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hardial Singh Mann said "From 1983 to 1988, he was operating an international gold smuggling syndicate along with Anees, brother of Dawood Ibrahim, on latter's directions. He had met Anees and Dawood many times during the course of the gold smuggling racket”. "He maintained social contact with Dawood even after their partnership broke up in 1988. He even went to Dubai to meet Dawood. This gold smuggling racket was operated on a massive scale with 8-10kg of gold being smuggled on a monthly basis," the SSP added.
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December - 7 
Nongstoin Police, on December 7, arrested two Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) West Khasi Hills District members in connection with arson-related cases in Nongstoin.
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Nongstoin Police, on December 7, arrested two Hynniewtrep A'chik National Movement (HANM) West Khasi Hills District members in connection with arson-related cases in Nongstoin.
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December - 7 
On December 7 that Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay ‘tax’ to any ‘Naga Political Grou
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On December 7 that Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has lauded the village councils of Naharbari, Padumpukhuri, Darogapather and Purana Bazar under East Dimapur for their joint resolution not to pay ‘tax’ to any ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) under their jurisdictions as per the October 31 public resolution. In a statement, ACAUT also congratulated the village councils for having formed a local ACAUT unit under their jurisdictions and asked every village/colony in Nagaland to emulate the same. ACAUT also re-emphasized that unless “One Government One Tax” became a reality of the Nagas, people would “continue to suffer.”
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December - 7 
Police will soon launch an operation against the NDFB-IKS, a top official said this on September 7, reports The Shillong Times. The decision was taken by police after reports of rampant extortion and abduction by the I.K. Songbijit-led militant outfi
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Police will soon launch an operation against the NDFB-IKS, a top official said this on September 7, reports The Shillong Times. The decision was taken by police after reports of rampant extortion and abduction by the I.K. Songbijit-led militant outfit in all the four districts of the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD). “Five jawans of the civil wing of the SSB, who were engaged in some field work in Chirang district, were abducted by cadres of the NDFB anti-talk faction on December 6. “The militants later released three of them after police and security forces started a search operation,” Inspector–General of Police (IGP-law and order), S.N. Singh said. “We are planning to launch an operation against the anti-talk faction of the NDFB in a day or two,” he said.
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December - 7 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has suffered a major jolt when a section of its cadres under the leadership with Reading T Sangma, the former ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, deserted camps and formed a new militant outfit GNLA-Faction (GN
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has suffered a major jolt when a section of its cadres under the leadership with Reading T Sangma, the former ‘finance secretary’ of the outfit, deserted camps and formed a new militant outfit GNLA-Faction (GNLA-F). Confirming this, Police sources, on December 7, said Reading has made South Garo Hills as his main area of operation. It is learnt that Reading was unhappy with the manner he was treated by ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit Sohan D Shira who demoted him from the post of ‘finance secretary’ to ‘grievance cell’ in charge. As the finance secretary of GNLA, Reading had to collect money and hand them over to Sohan. Reading’s grouse against Sohan was that the Sohan kept all the loot when he was the one who was collecting the money on behalf of the outfit. Interestingly, Jack Marak who had abducted Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dadengre recently, and other GNLA ‘area commanders’ have joined Reading’s group.
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December - 7 
There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted
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There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted for several hours, the Police said. However, No casualty was reported during the incident.
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December - 7 
Troops of 29 Assam Rifles launched an operation near Town Hall Bus stand, Dimapur District and arrested one individual, identified as Mezhukedo Liegisu who was in possession of one 9mm and four .22 pistols on December 7, reports The Sangai Express .
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Troops of 29 Assam Rifles launched an operation near Town Hall Bus stand, Dimapur District and arrested one individual, identified as Mezhukedo Liegisu who was in possession of one 9mm and four .22 pistols on December 7, reports The Sangai Express . The arrestee informed that Akiu Yimchunger of Solokur village, Tuensang District had supplied him the weapons for facilitating the sale. In a follow up operation, Akiu Yimchunger was also arrested.
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December - 7 
Two villagers have been executed in Samanda village (East Garo Hills District) by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the night of December 5. Suspected GNLA raided Samanda Megapgre village, 18 kms from Williamnagar town and took away at gunpoint
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Two villagers have been executed in Samanda village (East Garo Hills District) by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the night of December 5. Suspected GNLA raided Samanda Megapgre village, 18 kms from Williamnagar town and took away at gunpoint Dilseng N Sangma (28) and Liping D Sangma (27). Their bullet riddled bodies were recovered in the morning of December 7 from Patrang Samanda reserve forest by villagers and Police. The GNLA has branded the victims as timber smugglers.
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December - 8 
A shopkeeper, identified as Ghulam Mohammad, who was critically injured in the militant attack on December 2 in which one Station House Officer (SHO) was killed and three others were injured at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District, succumbed to i
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A shopkeeper, identified as Ghulam Mohammad, who was critically injured in the militant attack on December 2 in which one Station House Officer (SHO) was killed and three others were injured at Chadoora chowk market of Budgam District, succumbed to injuries on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 8 
A special court set up to try cases against 14 groups demanding introduction of the ILP in the State has given them a month's time to file their statements after they failed to appear before the court. The special court, headed by First Class Judicia
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A special court set up to try cases against 14 groups demanding introduction of the ILP in the State has given them a month's time to file their statements after they failed to appear before the court. The special court, headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai, has fixed January 7, 2014, for filing written statements by the leaders of the pressure groups.
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December - 8 
A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Ashem Rameshwor Singh alias Kangba on December 8 from Khurai Popular High School Crossing in Imphal East District. One .38 pis
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A team of Imphal East commandos arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defense Force (KYKL-MDF) cadre, identified as Ashem Rameshwor Singh alias Kangba on December 8 from Khurai Popular High School Crossing in Imphal East District. One .38 pistol with magazine containing eight live rounds and one mobile phone along with SIM card were recovered from his possession, the Police statement said. He also disclosed that he had extorted money from several transport associations.
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December - 8 
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand has emerged as major haven for spread of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) worth thousands of crores rupees with origin from Pakistan using Dubai, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo routes reported Mydigitalfc.com on Decemb
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Bangkok, the capital of Thailand has emerged as major haven for spread of Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) worth thousands of crores rupees with origin from Pakistan using Dubai, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo routes reported Mydigitalfc.com on December 9. Pakistani nationals based out of Thailand have used this South East Asian country as a safe haven to transport high denomination Indian currency into the country. Mostly, the FICN is transported via businessmen, tourists and couriers visiting Thailand on leisure or business. These Pakistani operatives having links with terror outfits as well as Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) also orchestrate a well-charted smuggling racket in fake currency into India.
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December - 8 
NDFB-IKS has termed the encounter of Biswajit Basumatary as ‘fake encounter’ by Assam Police and Indian Army, reports The Sentinel.
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NDFB-IKS has termed the encounter of Biswajit Basumatary as ‘fake encounter’ by Assam Police and Indian Army, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 8 
Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Army troops of 654 Baloch Regiment started firing on India
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Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Sabra Gali in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan Army troops of 654 Baloch Regiment started firing on Indian positions at 4.35 pm from Dabsi area of Pakistan targeting three forwards posts of the Indian Army, which immediately retaliated. Sources said retaliation by the Indian troops was necessitated to ensure that the militants didn’t manage to take advantage of firing from across the LoC to sneak into this side as weather conditions were not favourable. “There were no casualties or damage on the Indian side in Pakistan firing,’’ sources added.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in Ningthemchakhul of Imphal East District and arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres on December 8. They are identified as ‘Deputy Secretary’ (Forest and Envir
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Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in Ningthemchakhul of Imphal East District and arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres on December 8. They are identified as ‘Deputy Secretary’ (Forest and Environment) Soreipam Keishing (36) and ‘Asstant Section Officer’ Ringmati Pangrei (42). Two 9 mm pistol with magazines and 7 live rounds, a ‘tax’ Collection receipt and a Motor cycle were recovered from them.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a suspected militant belonging to the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) ,identified as Biswajit Basumatary (28), at Daisungjhora in Chirang District on December 8,rep
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a suspected militant belonging to the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) ,identified as Biswajit Basumatary (28), at Daisungjhora in Chirang District on December 8,reports The Telegraph. Chirang Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), T. Ram Pegu, said three NDFB militants fired on a team comprising police and CRPF and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans, who were carrying out combing operations in Daisungjhora under Amguri Police Station in Chirang District. The combing operations were launched after two jawans of the SSB (civil wing) were allegedly kidnapped by cadres of the outfit yesterday from Kahitama village in Chirang district, close to the Indo-Bhutan border. However, the slain militant’s family members that said he had gone to his crop field at dawn and claimed he was not a militant. Jayanta Basumatary, ‘president’ of the Chirang unit of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) also backed the family’s claim.
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December - 8 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Suresh Chakma with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of INR 20,000 from an area close to India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, B
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Suresh Chakma with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with face value of INR 20,000 from an area close to India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, Business Standard reported on December 8. A Commandant of the 195 battalion, Chitra Paul, revealed "Fake currency notes are made under the supervision of ISI. ISI then sends it through land border and other nations to India”.
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December - 8 
The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has questioned the conscience of the Naga Hoho, the apex body of the Nagas in condemning the bomb attack at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) office on November 15 and its silence on the recent murder of Jonathan Kashung
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The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has questioned the conscience of the Naga Hoho, the apex body of the Nagas in condemning the bomb attack at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) office on November 15 and its silence on the recent murder of Jonathan Kashung, the presidential candidate of TNL, reports The Sangai Express on December 9. Asserting that Jonathan Kashung was eliminated by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in order to appoint one Artex as their puppet by violating TNL constitution, the MNPF statement said that the NSCN-IM asserts itself as upholding rule of law, at the same time they are dictating Naga people especially Tangkhul people in every way of life for more than 25 years by suppressing sacred voice of the Tangkhul people.
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December - 8 
The recent statement of the NDFB-IKS is a matter of concern as it appeared that they are likely to interfere in the forthcoming 2014 parliamentary elections, reports The Sentinel on December 9. ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga, in a press sta
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The recent statement of the NDFB-IKS is a matter of concern as it appeared that they are likely to interfere in the forthcoming 2014 parliamentary elections, reports The Sentinel on December 9. ‘Spokesman’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga, in a press statement sent recently said the outfit was born for the protection of the Bodos and other indigenous tribal communities of the State with their objective to free the Bodos and tribal from the bondage of the foreigners. He clearly said that they didn’t want to interfere in the regional politics of Western South East Asia (WESEA) but today they are compelled to say something and take step about the worst politics of their region for the greater interest of indigenous tribal community. He called upon all the Bodo leaders those who are associated with the political parties like Congress (I) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) from grassroots to top level to think twice and take second option for the greater interests of the Bodos and other indigenous tribal people.
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December - 8 
Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant while conducting a search operation at Yairipok Top Chingtha area in the District on December 8. Identifying the arrestee as Heikham Herojit Singh alias Ngouba ali
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Thoubal District Police commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant while conducting a search operation at Yairipok Top Chingtha area in the District on December 8. Identifying the arrestee as Heikham Herojit Singh alias Ngouba alias Angou (29), a statement issued by the Superintendant Police (SP) of Thoubal said, one 9mm Pistol and one live round were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
A group of unidentified armed militants snatched as many as six nos. of 303 rifles from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari under Kokrajhar Police Station on December 9, reports The Sentinel. Sources from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari told th
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A group of unidentified armed militants snatched as many as six nos. of 303 rifles from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari under Kokrajhar Police Station on December 9, reports The Sentinel. Sources from the Home Guards deputed at Moujabari told the visiting reporters that about six armed miscreants came to their camp at around 2 am and took away their service rifles showing AK–47 rifles. The Officer-In-Charge (OC) of Kokrajhar Police Station, however, ruled out the possibility of hands of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) faction led by IK Songbijit.
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December - 9 
A mukhiya (head of village level local self-government institution) was arrested on December 9 with 150 blankets meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village under the Khaira Police Station area in Bihar’s Jamui Di
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A mukhiya (head of village level local self-government institution) was arrested on December 9 with 150 blankets meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village under the Khaira Police Station area in Bihar’s Jamui District, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, the Police recovered 150 blankets from the house of Harni Panchayat mukhiya Mahesh Tanti in Harni village which he was supposed to deliver to the Maoists, the Deputy Inspector General of Police Munger Range Sudhanshu Kumar said.
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December - 9 
Following request from several church bodies and organisations, the 13 pro-Inner Line permit (ILP) pressure groups, on December 9, have decided to reduce the bandh (shut down strike) by 24 hours from 36-hour. The bandh will now be effective form 5 am
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Following request from several church bodies and organisations, the 13 pro-Inner Line permit (ILP) pressure groups, on December 9, have decided to reduce the bandh (shut down strike) by 24 hours from 36-hour. The bandh will now be effective form 5 am to 5 pm on December 10 (today) in the whole of Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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December - 9 
Gujarat High Court on December 9 denied bail to one of the 2008 serial blasts accused, identified as Hasib Raza alias Shamimbhai Firdos Raza Mohammed Saiyed considering the seriousness of his offence and the fact that the trial is already underway, r
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Gujarat High Court on December 9 denied bail to one of the 2008 serial blasts accused, identified as Hasib Raza alias Shamimbhai Firdos Raza Mohammed Saiyed considering the seriousness of his offence and the fact that the trial is already underway, reports The Times of India. Hasib Raza sought bail from the high court on the ground that he was lodged in jail for over five years and the trial is not likely to be completed in near future. In a rebuttal, the special prosecutor submitted that it was a bomb blast case, in which 56 people had lost their lives and several others had sustained injuries.
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December - 9 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from a vehicle near Parimpora Bypass in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a car bearing registration number JK01 R 4818 was
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered huge quantity of explosives from a vehicle near Parimpora Bypass in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that a car bearing registration number JK01 R 4818 was intercepted by Police near Parimpora bypass in Srinagar and 10.5 kilogramme explosive packed in a packet was recovered from it. The driver of the car, identified as Hilal Ahmad, was arrested by the Police and the car was seized.
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December - 9 
Northern Army Command chief Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Chachra On December 9 said on the eve of World Human Rights Day that Army has zero tolerance for human rights violations during counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and asked the troops t
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Northern Army Command chief Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Chachra On December 9 said on the eve of World Human Rights Day that Army has zero tolerance for human rights violations during counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and asked the troops to ensure that people are not put to any inconvenience or harassment in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. “Counter terrorist operations required patience, maturity and restraint. I know the task is onerous but I have faith in your abilities and we must ensure at all times that the people are not put to any inconvenience or harassment due to our actions,” Lt Gen Chachra said.
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December - 9 
on December 11 that Security Forces arrested four members of the newly-formed A’chik Youth Liberation Front (AYLF) from Jengjal, 30 kms from Tura in West Garo Hills District, in the night of December 9. The four accused are alleged to have extorted m
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on December 11 that Security Forces arrested four members of the newly-formed A’chik Youth Liberation Front (AYLF) from Jengjal, 30 kms from Tura in West Garo Hills District, in the night of December 9. The four accused are alleged to have extorted money from businessmen and traders and also served several dozen demand notes on behalf of the new group. The accused were identified as Keblin T Sangma, Harking B Marak, Nibus Marak (36) and Eighteen Marak.
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December - 9 
On December 9 that the consortium of 13 pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups has announced a thirty-six hour bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am of December 10 till 5 pm on December 11 in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of the State. The purpos
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On December 9 that the consortium of 13 pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups has announced a thirty-six hour bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am of December 10 till 5 pm on December 11 in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of the State. The purposed 36-hour bandh would not be effective in the five districts of Garo Hills Districts. However, the pressure groups have announced two nights of road blockade on December 10 and 11 to be effective from 8 pm till 5 am the next morning in Garo Hills region only. Further, the pressure groups have also called a State-wide office picketing on December 13.
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December - 9 
on December 9 that while the peace talk with a faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is likely to see a final settlement soon, it is still uncertain when the vexed Naga issue could be resolved, said Union Home Joint Secretary North Ea
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on December 9 that while the peace talk with a faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is likely to see a final settlement soon, it is still uncertain when the vexed Naga issue could be resolved, said Union Home Joint Secretary North East In-charge, Shambhu Singh. Talking exclusively to The Sangai Express, Shambhu Singh said that as of today, nothing is certain on what the outcome of the ongoing peace talks with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will be. Admitting that the dialogue with Isak-Muivah led faction of the Naga rebel group has not seen any concrete progress, the Joint Secretary said that the outfit has submitted their charter of demands in July 2011 after abandoning the demand for sovereignty, unification of Naga areas and Nagalim. He said that as there is need for involvement and consent of the Governments of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland regarding the demands of NSCN-IM, the Centre is yet to give any reply to the Naga rebel group. On the other hand, dialogue with the pro-talk faction of ULFA has witnessed considerable progress and a final settlement may come soon, Shambhu Singh said. Although, the Joint Secretary refused to disclose the demands raised by ULFA, he said that it was related to the protection of the identity of Assamese people. Responding to a query regarding United Naga Council (UNC) demand for an ‘Alternative Arrangement’ (AA) outside Manipur Government pending a final solution to the Indo-Naga issue’, Shambhu Singh opined that the demand is quite hazy and explained that the Government of any State, including Manipur is made up by its people. Although, UNC has urged to upgrade the AA talk to a political level, the Centre has asked the State Government to resolve the matter with the UNC. Regarding the demand for a separate Kuki State, Shambhu Singh said that formation of a new State must be considered after assessing population, resources and area. A village is like a republic and these villages contribute to form India as a republic, he said.
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December - 9 
Security Force (SFs) recovered a Chinese grenade and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from the house of two employees of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) at Kahikuchi area near the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Kam
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Security Force (SFs) recovered a Chinese grenade and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from the house of two employees of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) at Kahikuchi area near the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Kamrup (metro) District on December 9, reports The Times of India. The explosives were recovered a day after intelligence inputs that the Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) opposed to peace talks might try to carry out subversive activities in Guwahati adds The Shillong Times. Police have also arrested the two ASEB employees, Atul Rabha and Tankeswar Rabha, from whose rented house the explosives were recovered.
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December - 9 
Security Forces arrested one militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon), identified as Chabungbam Sunder Singh from Samaram Khongjom area in Thoubal District on December 9. Two Chinese made hand grenades with one detonator were recovered from his p
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Security Forces arrested one militant of Noyon faction of KCP (KCP-Noyon), identified as Chabungbam Sunder Singh from Samaram Khongjom area in Thoubal District on December 9. Two Chinese made hand grenades with one detonator were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who allegedly crossed over from neighbouring Bangladesh with RDX, managed to give Meghalaya Police the slip in a late night encounter on December 9 in the South Garo Hills District. South Garo
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suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, who allegedly crossed over from neighbouring Bangladesh with RDX, managed to give Meghalaya Police the slip in a late night encounter on December 9 in the South Garo Hills District. South Garo Hills superintendent of Police Davis N. Marak said, there were around seven to eight GNLA militants who had crossed over. While no casualty was reported from the Police side, it was unsure whether any of the militants were injured or killed. “Taking advantage of the darkness, the militants fled from the site,” he said. He also said according to intelligence inputs, the consignment, which was supposedly brought from across the border, contained RDX of high intensity. However, it was unclear whether the militants had retreated to Bangladesh or had managed to sneak into the Garo hills region.
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December - 9 
Taking strong exception to the Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh’s remark that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is ‘quite hazy’, the United naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour total bandh (shut do
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Taking strong exception to the Joint Secretary (North East), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Shambhu Singh’s remark that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is ‘quite hazy’, the United naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour total bandh (shut down strike) on NH 37 with effect from the midnight of December 12., reports The Sangai Express on December 10. A statement issued by the UNC conveyed that it felt necessary to register strong protest against the statement of Shambhu Singh that the demand for an Alternative Arrangement is “quite hazy” and that the matter of upgrading the Alternative Arrangement talk to a political level has been left to the State Government to resolve with the UNC.
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December - 9 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused the State Government of indulging in partial treatment of its cadres, stating that most of its cadres are joining new outfits since the Gov
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused the State Government of indulging in partial treatment of its cadres, stating that most of its cadres are joining new outfits since the Government is sidelining the ANVC-B while providing all support to its parent outfit, ANVC. In a statement issued on December 9, ANVC-B leader, Doang D Shira said that after signing of the Peace Pact, ANVC-B cadres had come over ground but never received any support from the Government. “Mukul Sangma invited us to be part of the peace pact which we now see as a political ploy. Our response for peace is seen by the Government as a way to corner us,” the ANVC-B leader said, adding, “We came forward for peace but the Government’s failure to provide support and packages have disheartened our cadres.”
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December - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several murders were arrested from Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 9, reports The Hindu. The two arrested Maoists were Nabin Praska and Sana Wateka. They were memb
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in several murders were arrested from Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on December 9, reports The Hindu. The two arrested Maoists were Nabin Praska and Sana Wateka. They were members of Narayanpatna area committee of Srikakulam Koraput Divisional Committee (SKDC) of Andhra Orissa Border Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. The arrest came a day after Maoist mayhem at Kumbhariput village in Bandhugaon block in the night of December 7. The Maoists had killed two persons alleging them to be Police informers and set ablaze at least five vehicles of a construction firm at this village.
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December - 9 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde revealed that the detained militant leader, Anup Chetia may not be keen on coming back to India, reports The Assam Tribune on December 10. “When I recently visited Tripura for inauguration of the ICP alon
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde revealed that the detained militant leader, Anup Chetia may not be keen on coming back to India, reports The Assam Tribune on December 10. “When I recently visited Tripura for inauguration of the ICP along the Bangladesh border, the Home Minister of Bangladesh was with me and at the press conference he was asked about Anup Chetia. He replied that cases were completed, but he had applied in the court pleading that he wants to stay in Bangladesh. But our demand is that he should be handed over,” Shinde said.
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December - 10 
On December 10, a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Shahid, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Choti Mewli in Nuh District of Mewat region in Haryana, reports NDTV. Sources in the Police say he has revealed t
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On December 10, a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Shahid, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from Choti Mewli in Nuh District of Mewat region in Haryana, reports NDTV. Sources in the Police say he has revealed the terror group's plan to attack Delhi. "He was regularly interacting with Javed Baluchi, an LeT commander who is based in Pakistan. We have recorded some conversations between the two," a Delhi Police official revealed. Zee News adds that according to Delhi Police sources, Shahid had visited Pakistan twice and a diary with details of a plan to attack the national capital was also seized from him. Shahid has been sent to police custody till December 21.
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December - 10 
A cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF) was caught by some people on the charge of stealing battery from a truck on December 10. URF cadre Phuritsabam Sonex (29) was rounded up from his Langol Lairembi house in Imphal West District by a group of
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A cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF) was caught by some people on the charge of stealing battery from a truck on December 10. URF cadre Phuritsabam Sonex (29) was rounded up from his Langol Lairembi house in Imphal West District by a group of people belonging to Senjam Chirang. The group charged that Sonex stole a lead storage battery from a truck parked at a residential gate of Senjam Chirang in the night of December 8.
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December - 10 
A court in Mumbai, on December 10, framed charges against alleged 23 militants, of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), for sending emails to media houses and Government before 2008 bomb blasts in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, a, paving way fo
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A court in Mumbai, on December 10, framed charges against alleged 23 militants, of the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), for sending emails to media houses and Government before 2008 bomb blasts in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, a, paving way for their trial, reports IBN Live. The emails owning responsibility, purportedly sent by IM, were sent from Mumbai. Judge A L Pansare of the special court for Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) court framed charges against the 23 arrested accused and the five absconding ones including Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal on 29 counts. Charges were framed for `waging war against the country', under IPC, for being a member of IM under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, for sending emails "containing malicious and vitriolic material primarily of waging war against India", and under provisions of Arms Act, Explosives Act and Information Technology Act, apart from the MCOCA.
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December - 10 
A meeting was held between Garo National Council (GNC) -Assam State Zone and Government of Assam on December 10 at CM Tarun Gogoi’s residence to discuss about the demands of the GNC-Assam State Zone as well as Garo people of Assam and on demands of t
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A meeting was held between Garo National Council (GNC) -Assam State Zone and Government of Assam on December 10 at CM Tarun Gogoi’s residence to discuss about the demands of the GNC-Assam State Zone as well as Garo people of Assam and on demands of the Non–Rabha organizations for exclusion of all Non Rabha villages from the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) and on demand for separate Garo Autonomous Council (GAC) for the Garos of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The GNC-Assam State Zone have submitted a memorandum to the CM, and a copy each of memorandum was given to the Welfare of Plain Tribals and Backward Classes (WPT & BC) Minister Rajib Lochan Pegu and to BR Samal, the Commissioner and Secretary WPT & BC Department, Government of Assam, who were present in the meeting, for necessary action.
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December - 10 
AA manager of a wine store sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion inside the shop in Ladrymbai Khlieh-dupon in East Jaintia Hills District on December 10. Police stated that the incident had, however, no connection to the Inner Line permit
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AA manager of a wine store sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion inside the shop in Ladrymbai Khlieh-dupon in East Jaintia Hills District on December 10. Police stated that the incident had, however, no connection to the Inner Line permit (ILP) bandh (shut down strike) in the District. The initial loss has been pegged at INR 40, 0000.
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December - 10 
According to Mizoram Police, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has taken the abducted trio at a place deep inside Bangladeshi territory. Mandal and the two Mizo drivers worked for a Noida-based company engaged by telecom major Airtel to car
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According to Mizoram Police, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has taken the abducted trio at a place deep inside Bangladeshi territory. Mandal and the two Mizo drivers worked for a Noida-based company engaged by telecom major Airtel to carry out a survey of the area before the installation of mobile towers. Mamit District Superintendent of Police, Rodingliana Chawngthu, told The Telegraph that BSF officials had sought information about the case on December 9 for a flag meeting on December 10. “I have been informed that the case was discussed in a commandant-level meeting held in Silsury of Mamit District between the BSF and the BGB. We hope the meeting yields
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December - 10 
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Bihar Police officials said on December 10, reports India Today. The Union Home Ministry has informed Bihar Police about threat to
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is on the hit list of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), Bihar Police officials said on December 10, reports India Today. The Union Home Ministry has informed Bihar Police about threat to Shahnawaz Hussain from IM. "The ministry had alerted Patna police," the official said. "After the union ministry's alert, Bihar Police and intelligence agencies have been taking it seriously and have decided to take no chance," a Police official added. According to Police officials, IM along with another terror organisation, in its secret meeting held in Nepal, decided to target some top BJP leaders, including Shahnawaz Hussain, who hails from Bihar.
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December - 10 
Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik, on December 10, said that his Government has successfully contained the activities of Left Wing Extremists (LWE), reports New India Express. Asserting that lawless activities of Communists Party of India-Maoist (CP
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Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik, on December 10, said that his Government has successfully contained the activities of Left Wing Extremists (LWE), reports New India Express. Asserting that lawless activities of Communists Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have been brought under control in 11 affected Districts, the Chief Minister said the Government is now trying to contain the Maoists in parts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Balangir, Nuapada, Rayagada, Bargarh, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts. Patnaik also said the number of casualties of civilians and security personnel in Maoist- related incident till November is less than half of the number during 2012. The Maoists claimed the lives of 15 civilians and seven security personnel in 2013 compared to 25 civilians and 19 security personnel last year. Naveen said 21 Maoists were killed in 57 incidents till November as against 10 in 2012. Responding to Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh’s allegation that the State Government is unable to utilise funds sanctioned under security-related expenditure (SRE) scheme, the Chief Minister said the State has already spent INR 3.23 billion from its own resources in SRE scheme during 2012-13. “It is a matter of regret that the Government of India has not reimbursed INR 1.79 billion in spite of several requests from the State,” he remarked. Meanwhile, Naveen Patnaik dismissing the opposition parties including Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations that the crime records of the State proved inefficiency of Government in maintaining law and order situation, the CM said the situation in the State is by and large peaceful. There have been no communal incidents or major agitational activities by the students in the State. The industrial scenario, by and large, remained peaceful and sporadic incidents were tactfully handled, he said.
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December - 10 
Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different places on December 10 evening. According to a statement, Moirangthem Kalachand Singh alias Biren was arrested from Kwakeithel whi
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Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different places on December 10 evening. According to a statement, Moirangthem Kalachand Singh alias Biren was arrested from Kwakeithel while Khumukcham Bishworjit alias Nanao was arrested from Moirangkhom Bazar. Five Chinese hand grenades with detonators were recovered from Biren Singh.
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December - 10 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder, Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on December 10 sent to 10 days' Police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the September 13, 2008 blast in Karol Bagh area of Delhi, reports Daijiworld.com .
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder, Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on December 10 sent to 10 days' Police custody by a Delhi court in connection with the September 13, 2008 blast in Karol Bagh area of Delhi, reports Daijiworld.com .
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December - 10 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has appealed to United Naga Council (UNC) to exempt the delegates of the 20th general assembly from the purview of 48-hour general strike starting December 12 midnight announced by the UNC, reports The Sangai Express on Decemb
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has appealed to United Naga Council (UNC) to exempt the delegates of the 20th general assembly from the purview of 48-hour general strike starting December 12 midnight announced by the UNC, reports The Sangai Express on December 11. KIM is convening its 20th General Assembly on December 13 at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
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December - 10 
Nagaland Post reports that personnel of 19 Assam Rifles arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as “2nd lieutenant” Bokato in Kohima for allegedly collecting money in form of ‘tax’ on December 10. On
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Nagaland Post reports that personnel of 19 Assam Rifles arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as “2nd lieutenant” Bokato in Kohima for allegedly collecting money in form of ‘tax’ on December 10. One 9mm Pistol, 22 live rounds and cash INR 640 were recovered from his possession.
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December - 10 
Police retrieved a hand grenade which was found placed at the residence of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) Ward No 8 Councillor, Kangabam Tiken (50) located at Keishampat Kangabam Leikai in Imphal West District on December 10.
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Police retrieved a hand grenade which was found placed at the residence of Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) Ward No 8 Councillor, Kangabam Tiken (50) located at Keishampat Kangabam Leikai in Imphal West District on December 10.
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December - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kilograms alongside National Highway (NH)-37 at Awang Khunou under Patsoi Police station in Imphal West District on December 10.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 2.5 kilograms alongside National Highway (NH)-37 at Awang Khunou under Patsoi Police station in Imphal West District on December 10.
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December - 10 
SFs arrested an ULFA-I militant, identified as Ajit Deka in Guwahati on December 10, reports The Telegraph. Deka was arrested in connection with the recovery of an IED and grenade at Kahikuchi on the city’s outskirts.
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SFs arrested an ULFA-I militant, identified as Ajit Deka in Guwahati on December 10, reports The Telegraph. Deka was arrested in connection with the recovery of an IED and grenade at Kahikuchi on the city’s outskirts.
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December - 10 
Suspected Maoists blew up an under-construction building which was supposed to house the Ango Panchayat (local self-government institution), in Hazaribagh District, late on December 10, reports The Times of India. The panchayat building falls under C
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Suspected Maoists blew up an under-construction building which was supposed to house the Ango Panchayat (local self-government institution), in Hazaribagh District, late on December 10, reports The Times of India. The panchayat building falls under Churchu Police Station of Hazaribag District. The Maoists went to the site, packed powerful bombs in five rooms of the building and triggered the blast, which destroyed the structure.
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December - 10 
The 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh called by 13 pro-ILP pressure groups on December 10 passed off peacefully without any reports of untoward incidents in the whole Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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The 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh called by 13 pro-ILP pressure groups on December 10 passed off peacefully without any reports of untoward incidents in the whole Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
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December - 10 
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU), on December 10, observed 'Shahid Diwas' ('martyrs' day') in memory of the 855 students and youths who were killed during the historic Assam Agitation of 1979-1985, reports Times of India. On the occasion, AASU vo
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The All Assam Students' Union (AASU), on December 10, observed 'Shahid Diwas' ('martyrs' day') in memory of the 855 students and youths who were killed during the historic Assam Agitation of 1979-1985, reports Times of India. On the occasion, AASU vowed to free Assam of illegal immigrants. "The clashes in BTAD are between the indigenous people of Assam and illegal immigrants. Non-stop illegal influx from Bangladesh has posed a threat to local ethnic groups. The Congress-led governments did not fulfil the expectations of the people in solving the problem of influx," said AASU ‘general secretary’ Tapan Kumar Gogoi.
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December - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has sought the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to secure the release of Deep Mandal (25), a telecom professional from Calcutta, who was abducted along with two drivers from Mizoram’s Mamit District on November 23
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has sought the help of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to secure the release of Deep Mandal (25), a telecom professional from Calcutta, who was abducted along with two drivers from Mizoram’s Mamit District on November 23, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 10 
The coordinated attacks are believed to be in retaliation for the Police raid on the GNLA general headquarters in Adugre area of Durama Hills on December 10 in which weapons and ammunition along with explosives were seized.
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The coordinated attacks are believed to be in retaliation for the Police raid on the GNLA general headquarters in Adugre area of Durama Hills on December 10 in which weapons and ammunition along with explosives were seized.
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December - 10 
The general headquarters of the GNLA in Durama Hills near Adugre village located in the East Garo Hills was busted in the afternoon of December 10. Details of the operation were awaited.
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The general headquarters of the GNLA in Durama Hills near Adugre village located in the East Garo Hills was busted in the afternoon of December 10. Details of the operation were awaited.
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December - 10 
The Sangai Express reports on December 10 that recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (women’s war), against the then British rulers in 1904 and 1939 that changed the course of Manipur's history, United Revolutionary Front (URF) paying obeisance to t
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The Sangai Express reports on December 10 that recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (women’s war), against the then British rulers in 1904 and 1939 that changed the course of Manipur's history, United Revolutionary Front (URF) paying obeisance to the valiant Manipuri womenfolk, expressed confidence that they would continue to fight against injustices.
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December - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organizations, the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom (conglomerate of six valley-based outfits) and the Manipur Peoples’
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The Sangai Express reports that alongside several underground organisations that have already been declared as the Unlawful organizations, the Union Home Ministry has declared CorCom (conglomerate of six valley-based outfits) and the Manipur Peoples’ Liberation Front (MPLF) along with all their factions, wings and front organisations as ‘Unlawful Associations’ under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This was stated by the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde during his monthly Press Conference held on December 10. The Home Minister said that the underground groups, including CorCom were declared Unlawful Association on November 13, 2013. Meanwhile, recounting events that led to Nupi Lan (womens war) which falls on December 12, the women's uprising that changed the course of Manipur's history, CorCom has paid fitting homage to the valiant manipuri womenfolk of the past who fought against British rulers and also the present day women activists who are fighting against all sorts of repressive measures unleashed by the Government of India.
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December - 10 
Two persons, identified as Rintu Momin (32) and Mourshid Momin (48) from Malda in West Bengal have been arrested in Bhopal for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhopal on December 10, reports The Times of India. The accused told Police
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Two persons, identified as Rintu Momin (32) and Mourshid Momin (48) from Malda in West Bengal have been arrested in Bhopal for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Bhopal on December 10, reports The Times of India. The accused told Police that the currency is routed from Bangladesh. Counterfeit currency notes in the denominations of 1000 and 500 worth INR 315, 000 have been seized from them.
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December - 10 
Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde, on December 10, said that Security Forces (SFs) have heightened their vigil to stop infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across vulnerable border areas, reports Daily Excelsi
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Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde, on December 10, said that Security Forces (SFs) have heightened their vigil to stop infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from across vulnerable border areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Border guarding forces like Border Security Force (BSF) and Army have drawn lessons from the recent incident on September 26, 2013 in Samba District where a terror attack killed 14 people, he added.
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December - 11 
Dima Hasao police on December 11 arrested Action Dimasa, the prime accused in the recent killing of an engineer in Haflong town from an interior Dimasa-dominated village under Mahur Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Telegraph. A .22
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Dima Hasao police on December 11 arrested Action Dimasa, the prime accused in the recent killing of an engineer in Haflong town from an interior Dimasa-dominated village under Mahur Police Station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Telegraph. A .22 pistol, 10 live rounds of ammunition and some extortion letters were recovered from the possession of the militant. Action Dimasa, who joined militancy a decade back as a cadre of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), floated DHD-Action (DHD-A) with support of the Nationalist socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) a couple of months back and launched a massive extortion drive all through Dima Hasao.
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December - 11 
Janata Dal United [JD (U)], the ruling party in Bihar on December 11 disrupted proceedings in Parliament seeking an apology from home minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his "insulting" letter to Bihar Government over the Maoist issue, reports Hindusta
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Janata Dal United [JD (U)], the ruling party in Bihar on December 11 disrupted proceedings in Parliament seeking an apology from home minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his "insulting" letter to Bihar Government over the Maoist issue, reports Hindustan Times.
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December - 11 
17 months after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma, the court proceedings against the militant chief is far from over. Public Prosecutor IC Jha on December 11, admitted that the proceedings are progressing at a fairly slow pace, while in
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17 months after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma, the court proceedings against the militant chief is far from over. Public Prosecutor IC Jha on December 11, admitted that the proceedings are progressing at a fairly slow pace, while informing that only nine witnesses out of the 21 listed, have been examined and cross examined in the court so far.
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December - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, identified as Udiyat Narayain was killed and a trooper, identified as Surinder Kumar Roy was injured in a militant attack at Nowgam Bypass area in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 11, report
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, identified as Udiyat Narayain was killed and a trooper, identified as Surinder Kumar Roy was injured in a militant attack at Nowgam Bypass area in Srinagar city (Srinagar District) on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Police, CRPF officials immediately rushed to the spot and the area was cordoned off. The Security Forces (SFs) searched the vehicles stranded due to the firing. Police searched the nearby shops and frisked the shopkeepers and the pedestrians. However, no one was arrested during the searches.
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December - 11 
A day after Chief Minister Mukul Sangma asked the ‘disbelieving pro-ILP groups’ to use the RTI Act to avail the copy of the repeal of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, from the Garo Hills, Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO) preside
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A day after Chief Minister Mukul Sangma asked the ‘disbelieving pro-ILP groups’ to use the RTI Act to avail the copy of the repeal of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873, from the Garo Hills, Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO) president, Agnes Kharshiing hit back at the former stating that he was just a public servant and should not direct “the NGOs and the public to seek information from Delhi. Sangma, on December 10, had suggested the pro-ILP groups to seek information from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on the issue.
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December - 11 
A group of seven armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants abducted four tea garden workers from the Ronkham area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Jorhat District on December 11, , reports Times of India on Decem
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A group of seven armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants abducted four tea garden workers from the Ronkham area along the Assam-Nagaland border in Jorhat District on December 11, , reports Times of India on December 12.Later, militants demanded INR 150,000 as ransom from the owner of the tea garden for their release. The militants also threatened to kill the workers if the ransom amount is not paid within 24 hours.
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December - 11 
A private passenger bus was set ablaze by suspected Maoist supporters in Malkangiri District on December 11, reports The Hindu. But no passenger or bus crew was harmed. The incident occurred at around noon near Telarai square on Motu-Kalimela road. T
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A private passenger bus was set ablaze by suspected Maoist supporters in Malkangiri District on December 11, reports The Hindu. But no passenger or bus crew was harmed. The incident occurred at around noon near Telarai square on Motu-Kalimela road. The ill-fated bus was on its way to Kalimela from Motu.
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December - 11 
A senior cadre of the GNLA, who was injured in an encounter with police in East Garo Hills district earlier in April this year, is suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ of the Chasingre and Darichekgre attacks that took place on December 11. Police source
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A senior cadre of the GNLA, who was injured in an encounter with police in East Garo Hills district earlier in April this year, is suspected to be the ‘mastermind’ of the Chasingre and Darichekgre attacks that took place on December 11. Police sources claim that the attacks were planned and carried out by GNLA ‘commande’r identified as Jarek who has been roped in by ‘action command chief’ Kennedy T Sangma alias Hebil to create mayhem in West Garo Hills.
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December - 11 
All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro alleged that both security forces and militants were trying to spread panic in the BTAD by killing students and innocent people, reports The Telegraph. “So, from whom can the common people seek s
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All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) ‘president’ Pramod Boro alleged that both security forces and militants were trying to spread panic in the BTAD by killing students and innocent people, reports The Telegraph. “So, from whom can the common people seek security?” he asked.
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December - 11 
An official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said a magisterial inquiry had been ordered and its report sought within 15 days, reports The Telegraph.
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An official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said a magisterial inquiry had been ordered and its report sought within 15 days, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 11 
At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two couples, surrendered at the court in Bijapur District on December 11 (today), reports Times of India. Bijapur Police claimed that the CPI-Maoist cadres, who were part of the Nati
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At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two couples, surrendered at the court in Bijapur District on December 11 (today), reports Times of India. Bijapur Police claimed that the CPI-Maoist cadres, who were part of the National Park area committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist, expressed their willingness to join the political mainstream, after being disappointed by the "high-handedness of senior cadres and atrocities on tribals by them." According to the Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police Sukhnandan Rathore said those surrendered, include Sonu Korsa (24), his wife Korsa Bodhi, (25), Madkam Joga, (27), his wife Madkam Budhri (25), Budhram Hapka (30), Arjun Telam (20), Korsa Kosa, (20), Mahadev Gawde, (24), Vijay Majji (28) and Midium Dewa (23).
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December - 11 
Bihar Police arrested two suspected Manipuri militants from a bus stand in Patna, which led to the seizure of grenades from their hideouts in their home State, Manipur on December 11. The two suspected cadres of the progressive faction of People Revo
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Bihar Police arrested two suspected Manipuri militants from a bus stand in Patna, which led to the seizure of grenades from their hideouts in their home State, Manipur on December 11. The two suspected cadres of the progressive faction of People Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) were waiting for a bus at the Mithapur stand, when Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested them, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Meanwhile, Police source in Imphal identified the two as Thoudam Khamba alias Suresh alias Nganthoi alias Inunganba (24) and Sanasam Rabi alias Suraj (32). Based on information provided by the two, the Manipur Police seized five grenades and four detonators from their hideout in Imphal West District.
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December - 11 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 said that he had announced a high level probe into the December 11 encounter incident involving the killing of two NDFB-IKS militants, reports The Assam Tribune.“A probe will be conducted by an additiona
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 said that he had announced a high level probe into the December 11 encounter incident involving the killing of two NDFB-IKS militants, reports The Assam Tribune.“A probe will be conducted by an additional chief secretary into the death of the two students. We will have to find out the truth,” Gogoi told reporters. He said that contradictions became apparent between the versions of police and the local public into the case and hence a high level investigation was needed.
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December - 11 
Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said some nations are found to be indulging in cybercrime, or are employing individuals who are not directly linked to them for carrying out such practices, The Times of India reported on December 11. Sibal
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Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said some nations are found to be indulging in cybercrime, or are employing individuals who are not directly linked to them for carrying out such practices, The Times of India reported on December 11. Sibal said "Now, what is happening today is that we know for a fact that nations have organised themselves to indulge in cyber crime. We know for a fact that they work sometimes through individuals far removed from them. We know for a fact that actually they work from spaces that may not be even cited in their own country and part of the attack may come from somewhere else..." He, however, did not name any country or individual. The minister said that there is a need to create a global standard to fight cybercrime.
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December - 11 
Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the iss
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Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the issue of forming a separate State comprising the two autonomous and tribal dominated districts of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. UFHS delegation comprising the elected members of the two autonomous councils, MLA, MP and office bearers of both district congress offices talked about the issue with the minister for a long time. UHM has agreed to carry forward the process of discussion for a separate state but has negated the suggestion of an autonomous state as mentioned in Article 244(A) of the constitution; they are willing to discuss Article 3 instead.
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December - 11 
East Garo Hills Police recovered several items including a high powered automatic rifle from the GNLA general headquarters that was busted by Security Forces, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a powerful MA-3 (MK II), a Chinese hand grenad
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East Garo Hills Police recovered several items including a high powered automatic rifle from the GNLA general headquarters that was busted by Security Forces, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered a powerful MA-3 (MK II), a Chinese hand grenade, two pistol magazines, 15 rounds of 7.65mm live ammo, four rounds of 5.56 live ammo, 14 empty rounds of AK ammunition, 10 numbers of gelatine explosive sticks, GNLA identity cards and other documents.
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December - 11 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 25 Infantry Division Major General VP Singh on December 11 said that troops were on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch to thwart the possibility of any infiltrati
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 25 Infantry Division Major General VP Singh on December 11 said that troops were on high alert along the Line of Control (LoC) in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch to thwart the possibility of any infiltration attempt from the LoC, reports Daily Excelsior. Major General Singh said: “Army was maintaining high alert along the LoC though the situation was quite peaceful at present. Any infiltration attempt by Pakistan on the LoC will be foiled’’. He added that Indian Army stands for peace and was maintaining it on the LoC. However, if Pakistan Army or the militants made any attempt to vitiate peaceful atmosphere, we will not allow them to succeed.
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December - 11 
In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN
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In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN Live. Security forces were rushed to the village to launch a combing and search operation against the Maoists.
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December - 11 
India has sought access to Pakistani American Lashkar-e-toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, as it insisted on bringing to justice the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) assault, niticentral.com reported on Dec
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India has sought access to Pakistani American Lashkar-e-toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley, as it insisted on bringing to justice the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) assault, niticentral.com reported on December 12. Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh, in her four- day US trip, strongly raised the issue of access to Headley by Indian intelligence agencies, the sources said. Remaining non-committal, the US officials said that they are working on it. However, the US assured India that it would continue to push Pakistan to bring to justice those who were responsible for the 26/11 carnage.
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December - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 23 Assam Rifles detected and diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was reportedly planted near Tuensang (District) town hall on December 11. The explosive could have been planted by “some unknown fac
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 23 Assam Rifles detected and diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was reportedly planted near Tuensang (District) town hall on December 11. The explosive could have been planted by “some unknown faction to instill fear amongst the population with a view to carry out extortion during festive season”.
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December - 11 
NDFB faction namely Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB (NDFB-RD), in an emailed statement, said the three youths were innocent and “the army had planted its illegally possessed weapons on the deceased”, reports The Telegraph.
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NDFB faction namely Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB (NDFB-RD), in an emailed statement, said the three youths were innocent and “the army had planted its illegally possessed weapons on the deceased”, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 11 
One of the most daring and audacious attacks by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, it carried out three violent attacks in different incidents on December 11. The first attack by the GNLA militant group was targeted at Tisha Auto Ag
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One of the most daring and audacious attacks by the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, it carried out three violent attacks in different incidents on December 11. The first attack by the GNLA militant group was targeted at Tisha Auto Agency petrol station in Chasingre on the outskirts of Tura. Four militants brandishing AK rifles walked up to the gas station rounded up the employees and opened fire injuring pump operators, Nobu Hajong and Bishu Roy. In the second incident, the same group of militants fled towards the foothills of Tura peak and on their way attacked a relay station of the Meghalaya Police Radio Organization located at Darichekgre. While the two police radio operators managed to escape, the militants exploded two bombs inside the relay station destroying the equipment. The communication centre at Darichekgre, which is also known as a repeaters’ station, relays transmission between Shillong and Tura and plays a vital role in providing communication during counter-insurgency operations in the region. In the third incident, another group of GNLA militants fired upon two coal trucks transporting Police SWAT commandos for operation in the Nangalbibra region of South Garo Hills District. In the attack a Police commando sustained bullet injuries on his leg.
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December - 11 
One policeman was injured on December 11 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine near Debar More on NH-75 in Latehar District, reports the Times of India. The incident happened in the afternoon when an escort part
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One policeman was injured on December 11 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine near Debar More on NH-75 in Latehar District, reports the Times of India. The incident happened in the afternoon when an escort party was returning to Palamu from Ranchi with former Director General of Police (DGP) V D Ram, who is now a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, responsible for the party affairs in Palamu. The blast comes two days after at least 11 policemen, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Anup Badaik, had escaped an attack on the same highway.
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December - 11 
Regretting loss of 'regular warriors' ‘Corporal’ Seikholet Kipgen and ‘Troop Striker’ Jangminlal Haokip for the sake of “Kukiland” in an encounter on December 11, the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) said the particular day will be remembered and o
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Regretting loss of 'regular warriors' ‘Corporal’ Seikholet Kipgen and ‘Troop Striker’ Jangminlal Haokip for the sake of “Kukiland” in an encounter on December 11, the Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) said the particular day will be remembered and observed every year as the “Day of Stepping Stone” in the revolutionary movement, reports The Sangai Express on December 15. Claiming that the combined troops involved in the December 11 incident were led by a section of KNF-President faction (KNF-P) cadres as they don't have the strength and might to venture into 'our' area of operation without the assistance of security forces, KNF-N termed the rivals' act as cowardly, “Sleeping with the Enemy”, and betraying the nation and its movement
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December - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ghasiya (30) and seized five muzzle loading guns from his possession in Bayanar Police Station area in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh early on Dece
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ghasiya (30) and seized five muzzle loading guns from his possession in Bayanar Police Station area in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh early on December 10, reports The Times of India. Police claimed that the arrested Maoist was the head of so-called Janatata Sarkar-or the Peoples' government-of village Chema under Bayanar Police Station limits. He was carrying a reward of INR 7,000 on his head.
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December - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 11 killed two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Raidangbari under Runikhata police station in Chirang District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 11 killed two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Raidangbari under Runikhata police station in Chirang District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased were identified as Jeremiya Narzary, a Class X student, and Pranjit Narzary, a Class VI student. A Class VII student, Nikodim Narzary, sustained serious injuries and has been sent to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Chirang Superintendent of Police (SP), Ranjan Bhuyan, said both the deceased were members of the NDFB-IKS and an AK-47 rifle, 15 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade had been recovered from them. “Nikodim could be either innocent or a linkman of the outfit. He seems to have sustained injuries in the crossfire. As far as the two slain militants are concerned, we are absolutely sure that they are members of the Songbijit faction of the NDFB and are suspected to have been involved in extortion and abductions in that area.” However, the killings have raised tension in the District and allegations of fake encounter were levelled against the SFs.
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December - 11 
Security Forces intensified combing operations against GNLA rebels in western Meghalaya after they overran the general headquarters of the outfit, adds Nagaland Post. “The operation is in full swing, and has yielded good results and that’s why they (
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Security Forces intensified combing operations against GNLA rebels in western Meghalaya after they overran the general headquarters of the outfit, adds Nagaland Post. “The operation is in full swing, and has yielded good results and that’s why they (GNLA) are launching these retaliatory attacks. However, we cannot divulge details at this stage,” Meghalaya Police Chief, P.J.P. Hanaman said.
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December - 11 
State Home Secretary G D Tripathi, while briefing the media about the encounter, said the security forces saw some people moving around suspiciously in Raidwongbari village well after midnight, reports The Indian Express on December 12. "When asked t
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State Home Secretary G D Tripathi, while briefing the media about the encounter, said the security forces saw some people moving around suspiciously in Raidwongbari village well after midnight, reports The Indian Express on December 12. "When asked to stop, they fired, prompting retaliation. In the process, two persons died and one was injured," he said. Tripathi further said that school records showed the three were below 18 but inquest by a magistrate recorded their age as around 20. "We have reports NDFB Songbijit recently recruited a number of youths below 18. Despite that the government has ordered an inquiry by an additional chief secretary," he said.
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December - 11 
The abducted Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel are suspected to have been killed by cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS). But their bodies have not yet been recovered and operations to locate th
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The abducted Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel are suspected to have been killed by cadres of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS). But their bodies have not yet been recovered and operations to locate them are still on, reports The Assam Tribune. Highly placed security sources told that the information available indicated that the abducted persons, Constables Nakul Medhi and Anil Kumar Yadav, who were members of the unarmed wing of the SSB, were killed. But no one can officially confirm their deaths till the bodies are recovered and operations in the area from where they were kidnapped are still on.
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December - 11 
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leaders from Bihar seem to be on the hit-list of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to a news report in the Hindi daily Hindustan, reports The Hindu. According
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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leaders from Bihar seem to be on the hit-list of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), according to a news report in the Hindi daily Hindustan, reports The Hindu. According to the report the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter to the Patna Police stating that BJP Member of Parliament (MP) Shahnawaz Hussain could be a likely target of the IM.
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December - 11 
The Breakaway faction of the ANVC (ANVC-B) has asked the State Police to refrain from provoking the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B is miffed with the fact that two police vehicles were making random checks in the vicinity of its camp,
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The Breakaway faction of the ANVC (ANVC-B) has asked the State Police to refrain from provoking the outfit, reports The Shillong Times. The ANVC-B is miffed with the fact that two police vehicles were making random checks in the vicinity of its camp, right after the group made a public statement against negligence on the part of the Government.
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December - 11 
The Centre has rapped the Bihar Government for its alleged failure in controlling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities and said situation in the State has become alarming and there is complete breakdown in coordination between the
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The Centre has rapped the Bihar Government for its alleged failure in controlling Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities and said situation in the State has become alarming and there is complete breakdown in coordination between the State Police and Central forces, reports The Hindu. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde also advised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to examine successful counter-insurgency models of other States and adopt such structures in Bihar too. “We have noticed a complete breakdown in coordination between the State police and the Central forces as well as with the neighbouring states like Jharkhand,” Shinde wrote in his letter to Kumar. Expressing concern over deteriorating Left Wing Extremism situation in Bihar, Mr. Shinde said the CPI (Maoist) have looted 38 sophisticated weapons and ammunition from the Bihar Police this year and that was the largest number in the country. “There is a worry that the Maoists have identified Bihar Police for snatching weapons and ammunition since the state police personnel appear to be poorly trained in tactics. The State has also witnessed the killing of 27 security personnel this year, which is a very high number,” he said.
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December - 11 
The irate local people stormed the Runikhata Police Station and set ablaze four motorcycles and three bicycles parked in the Police Station premises and also tried to set ablaze the Police Station, reports The Sentinel. The Police, however, managed t
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The irate local people stormed the Runikhata Police Station and set ablaze four motorcycles and three bicycles parked in the Police Station premises and also tried to set ablaze the Police Station, reports The Sentinel. The Police, however, managed to control the mob by firing tear gas shells.
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December - 11 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), investigating a 'larger conspiracy' involving Indian Mujahideen (IM), has identified 11 associates of IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal who are now named for their alleged roles in terror plots across
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), investigating a 'larger conspiracy' involving Indian Mujahideen (IM), has identified 11 associates of IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal who are now named for their alleged roles in terror plots across India, Indian Express reported on December 12. The agency has named Sultan Armar, Shafi Amar, Mohd Hussain Farhan, Afeef Mota, Salim Ishaqi, Anwar alias Noor and Abdul Wahid Siddibapa of Bhatkal, Karnataka. All of them were either in Pakistan or other Middle East countries. The three from Azammgarh, Uttar Pradesh have been identified as Abu Rashid Sheikh, Mohammad Rasid and Sadab Ahmed. Hyder Ali, also an accused in October 27, 2013 Patna and Bodhgaya serial blasts of July 7, 2013, has also been named. Yasin was said to be instrumental in motivating and recruiting them. The agency is also approaching a Delhi Court to get non-bailable warrants issued against them. The NIA said the accused persons are active members of IM and were engaged in waging war on India at the behest of top IM militants Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, who are said to be holed up in Pakistan. The agency also suspects that some of the members named are still in India and may carry out terror attacks.
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December - 11 
The NDFB-IKS alleged the involvement of the Gobinda Basumatary-led Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), reports The Telegraph. In a statement emailed to the media, the outfit’s ‘spokesperson’, B.R. Ferengga, said, “The operation of Raidangbari was l
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The NDFB-IKS alleged the involvement of the Gobinda Basumatary-led Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), reports The Telegraph. In a statement emailed to the media, the outfit’s ‘spokesperson’, B.R. Ferengga, said, “The operation of Raidangbari was led by a member of the NDFB-PTF. We have clear evidence of their participation in the operation with the Indian Army”. It warned the NDFB-PTF not to get involved in “dirty games”.
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December - 11 
The Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) denied its involvement in the killing of two minor students at Raidwngbari in Chirang district on December 11 and said they cannot involve in such inhuman act by any means, reports The Sentinel on December 12.
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The Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) denied its involvement in the killing of two minor students at Raidwngbari in Chirang district on December 11 and said they cannot involve in such inhuman act by any means, reports The Sentinel on December 12.
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December - 11 
The Sangai Express reports that even as two of the three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) cadres gunned down on December 11 in an encounter with Security Forces at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District were identified, the third
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The Sangai Express reports that even as two of the three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) cadres gunned down on December 11 in an encounter with Security Forces at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati District were identified, the third one is said to be a student. While saying that two of the three slain men are KNF-N cadres, various Kuki civil organisations claimed that the third one is a student. The two KNF-N cadres were identified as Jangminlal Haokip (25) and Seikholet Kipgen (25). The third one identified as Khaiminthang Kipgen (16) is said to be a Class XI student of CC Higher Secondary School
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December - 11 
The Shillong Times reports that in an unwarranted incident, an innocent man travelling with his wife was killed by two suspected militants simply because he failed to give way for their motorcycle in Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills District in the e
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The Shillong Times reports that in an unwarranted incident, an innocent man travelling with his wife was killed by two suspected militants simply because he failed to give way for their motorcycle in Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills District in the evening of December 11. Police later recovered the empty shell of a 7.65mm calibre pistol from the scene of the incident.
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December - 11 
The United Revolutionary Front (URF) has conveyed gratitude to all the peasants who extended unstinted support to the outfit’s ‘Go Green Project’, reports The Sangai Express in December 12. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity and informa
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The United Revolutionary Front (URF) has conveyed gratitude to all the peasants who extended unstinted support to the outfit’s ‘Go Green Project’, reports The Sangai Express in December 12. A press release issued by the outfit’s publicity and information assistant secretary Poinu Luwang said that the outfit came to the path of peace on certain understanding with the Government leaving behind the demand for separation of Manipur from India. One of the foremost understandings was extension of all possible assistance to all projects taken up by the outfit in the interest of people. But so far, neither the State Government nor the Government of India has come forward with any kind of assistance. Even though leaders of groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact have been issued gun licences and allowed to possess arms, no such permission has been given to URF leaders, it decried. Moreover, criminal cases registered against leaders of many militant groups now engaged in tripartite talks have been cancelled but URF leader Lanheiba Meitei is still compelled to present himself at the national Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, Guwahati (Assam) twice a month. It further urged the Government of India and all other concerned authorities to look into such discriminatory policies.
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December - 11 
Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press releas
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Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press release said that the combined team while conducting combing operation in a hilly and a thickly wooded area, were fired upon at about 6.30 am. During the ensuing exchange of gun fire the SFs killed three suspected KNF-N cadres, all wearing combat pattern dress. One M-16 Rifle with 300 live rounds, one AK 47 Rifle with 93 live rounds, one G-3 Rifle with 173 live rounds, four live rounds of 12 Bore Rifle, 34 live rounds of US Carbine, two notebooks containing incriminating details and other war like stores were recovered from their possession. In the fire fight, one armed cadre was possibly injured; however, he managed to escape under the cover of dense jungle. Significantly, the KNF-N is not a party to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with the Government of India and the State Government.
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December - 12 
All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on December 12 moved National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against the killing of ‘two students’ in ‘fake encounter’ on December 11 under Runikhata Poli
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All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) on December 12 moved National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against the killing of ‘two students’ in ‘fake encounter’ on December 11 under Runikhata Police Station in Chirang district, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 12 
Confirming that the premature "media leak" of Indian Mujahideen ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal's detention had caused the agencies to "narrowly miss" his aide Tahseen Akhtar, now wanted for the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts, Union Minist
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Confirming that the premature "media leak" of Indian Mujahideen ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal's detention had caused the agencies to "narrowly miss" his aide Tahseen Akhtar, now wanted for the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde told National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers earlier this week to strictly hold back terror leads, so as not to compromise ongoing investigations, The Times of India reports on December 13. "Shinde told NIA officers to guard against sharing investigation leads even as they are worked upon, lest this alerts those under surveillance and wipes off the trail," an officer said, adding that with some more terror suspects currently under watch, secrecy was crucial to ensure that the crackdown, as and when it happens, leads to maximum arrests.
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December - 12 
A 65-year-old man was shot dead by Maoists in Biliguda village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on December 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of about 40 Maoists came to the village late in the night and asked village
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A 65-year-old man was shot dead by Maoists in Biliguda village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on December 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of about 40 Maoists came to the village late in the night and asked villager Prabhakar Madkami to come out of the house and then shot him dead. Before leaving the village, the Maoists threatened villagers of dire consequences if they informed the Police about the incident. Police said a poster left near the body claimed that Madkami was killed as he was passing on information about the Maoists to the Police and Border Security Force (BSF).
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December - 12 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lekam Aaytu (35) - a self-styled vice-chief of Jantana Sarkar (‘Peoples’ Government’), carrying a reward of Rs. 10,000 on his head, was arrested during a search operation at Bardela
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lekam Aaytu (35) - a self-styled vice-chief of Jantana Sarkar (‘Peoples’ Government’), carrying a reward of Rs. 10,000 on his head, was arrested during a search operation at Bardela village under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District on December 12, reports Zee News.
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December - 12 
A retired doctor of a public sector undertaking, identified as Dr. Samir Biswas (65), was arrested by the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate in the West Bengal’s Bardhaman District from the residence of a relative in Asansol on charges of sediti
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A retired doctor of a public sector undertaking, identified as Dr. Samir Biswas (65), was arrested by the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate in the West Bengal’s Bardhaman District from the residence of a relative in Asansol on charges of sedition early on December 12, reports The Hindu. Biswas had reportedly treated Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji, member of the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who was killed in an encounter with security forces in November 2010. He was absconding for the last three years after a case of sedition was lodged against him in April 2010.
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December - 12 
Arrested Action Dimasa, a former member of Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) and leader of recently formed Action faction of DHD (DHD-A) on December 12 revealed his real name and details about his organization following his arrest, repo
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Arrested Action Dimasa, a former member of Dima Halam Daogah-Jewel Garlosa faction (DHD-J) and leader of recently formed Action faction of DHD (DHD-A) on December 12 revealed his real name and details about his organization following his arrest, reports The Sentinel. Action who was apprehended by Haflong Police and was under Haflong Sub–Jail from December 6, 2007 to June 11, 2013 almost five and half years but police did not know Action’s real name. The name David Kemprai alias Action Dimasa which was registered in police and jail authority files are fake. Action not only managed to escape from jail but also managed to conceal his real identity from police for the last six years. Action’s real name is Miput Rajyung, son of Dipon Rajyung, which only came out when Action disclosed his original name to the Army on Wednesday. Action also revealed that he had formed DHD-A to fight for the Autonomous State for Dima Hasao and has thirty more members active in the district. Action said that they have not killed Rajiv Pathak but Pathak was killed by Isak Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) when asked about taking the responsibility of the killing, he said that they are jointly operating with the NSCN-IM.
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December - 12 
At least 12 land mines were recovered in Jharkhand's Latehar District on December 12, reports IANS. Police said the land mines were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Patki jungle in Manika region, around 130 km fro
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At least 12 land mines were recovered in Jharkhand's Latehar District on December 12, reports IANS. Police said the land mines were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Patki jungle in Manika region, around 130 km from Ranchi.
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December - 12 
Border Security Force (BSF) has installed high end rolling cameras along the International Border (IB) to thwart any attempt of militants to sneak into the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reported Kashmir Watch on December 13. Official sources told that BSF
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Border Security Force (BSF) has installed high end rolling cameras along the International Border (IB) to thwart any attempt of militants to sneak into the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reported Kashmir Watch on December 13. Official sources told that BSF has installed high end rolling CCTV cameras along the 179-km-long IB with Pakistan to keep a close watch over the activities of the militants planning to intrude into J&K. At least 40 cameras, imported from Germany have been installed in Akhnoor, Samba, R S Pura Sectors replacing the previous Israeli made surveillance equipment. The cameras work on electricity and have a battery backup that last for several hours.
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December - 12 
Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 12 said that the State lagged behind in development due to over two decades of militancy but assured that he will continue to work for making the State self-reliant, reports Daily Excelsior. “Our developm
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Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 12 said that the State lagged behind in development due to over two decades of militancy but assured that he will continue to work for making the State self-reliant, reports Daily Excelsior. “Our development remained standstill while other States went much ahead on road to progress during the period of militancy which gripped the State for over 20 years”, Omar said while addressing a public gathering at Lalpora in Kupwara District. “We worked for restoration of peace and tranquillity, made sincere efforts to safeguard human rights, reform the security and law and order machinery, to create employment opportunities, upgrade roads and launch new power projects during the last about five years which have started showing encouraging results on the ground,” Omar added.
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December - 12 
Congress MLA from Hazaribag, Saurav Narayan Singh, on December 12 escaped an attack by suspected Left Wing Extremists in the forests near Kanauda Ghati on the Katkumsandi-Hazaribag Road in the Hazaribagh District late on December 11 evening, reports
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Congress MLA from Hazaribag, Saurav Narayan Singh, on December 12 escaped an attack by suspected Left Wing Extremists in the forests near Kanauda Ghati on the Katkumsandi-Hazaribag Road in the Hazaribagh District late on December 11 evening, reports The Times of India. Police on December 12 said the legislator's security guards, while returning from Pathalgad on the border of Hazaribag-Chatra Districts, spotted large number of armed insurgents. After getting information from them Police reached the spot and chased the insurgents who on seeing the Police ran away and took shelter in the forest. The Police said that in the process of fleeing from the spot the insurgents left behind some explosive materials and magazines containing live cartridges. The Police said that they are trying to identify the insurgents whether they belonged to the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) or the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC). Both are trying to dominate their influence in the region.
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December - 12 
Delhi Police on December 12 took Mohammad Maqsood Alam, an international supplier of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in different states including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, on transit remand for three days from the court of t
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Delhi Police on December 12 took Mohammad Maqsood Alam, an international supplier of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in different states including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, on transit remand for three days from the court of the chief judicial magistrate (CJM) in Munger (Bihar). He was earlier arrested on December 11 when he surrendered before the Mufassil SHO.
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December - 12 
Garo militants are frequently using Bangladesh as a safe option for medical treatment and thereby avoiding getting caught in Government run hospitals inside India, reports The Shillong Times on December 13. Recent seizure of materials from the GNLA m
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Garo militants are frequently using Bangladesh as a safe option for medical treatment and thereby avoiding getting caught in Government run hospitals inside India, reports The Shillong Times on December 13. Recent seizure of materials from the GNLA militants and camps has revealed the regularity of militants crossing over to the neighboring country with injuries particularly bullet wounds for surgery. Hospital documents originating from Bangladesh have been found in possession of GNLA militants clearly indicating the frequency of medical services being provided across the border.
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December - 12 
Pakistan is looking for fresh routes in on Cambodia to push in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into India, reported The Times of India on December 13. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted and seized a consignment of INR 15 mill
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Pakistan is looking for fresh routes in on Cambodia to push in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into India, reported The Times of India on December 13. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted and seized a consignment of INR 15 million in FICN in Cambodia two weeks ago. According to DRI, the consignment had come from the United Kingdom and was headed to India before it was intercepted with help from local agencies. On June 22, 2013, DRI had similarly apprehended a courier with INR 30 lakh in fake currency addressed to a Delhi restaurant. The courier had been sent from China's Shenzhen province. Two days later another consignment of comparable value was apprehended at Birganj in Nepal. This consignment had come stuffed in electronic dolls from Hong Kong. The development had rattled intelligence agencies as it pointed to the fact that Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had developed well-entrenched footprints in China and could push in more than just FICN in days to come. ISI has already made its presence felt in China's restive Xinjiang province and China has openly criticized elements in Pakistan for fanning terrorism in the region. DRI DG Najib Shah said, "We never thought FICN could be pushed through China but we apprehended two consignments in matter of days. Now we see it is being pushed through Cambodia. These are all cause for concern as FICN cartels are devising new ways and routes as authorities become strict on traditional routes of Nepal and Bangladesh. However, we are prepared to face the challenges."
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December - 12 
Police on December 12 increased the security at Bhakra-Nangal dam located on the Himachal-Punjab border, amid fresh threats of a terror strike, according to Hindustan Times. Terror threats to the dam had cropped up during a high-level intelligence me
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Police on December 12 increased the security at Bhakra-Nangal dam located on the Himachal-Punjab border, amid fresh threats of a terror strike, according to Hindustan Times. Terror threats to the dam had cropped up during a high-level intelligence meeting held at the state Police headquarters. The meeting, presided by director general of police (DGP) Sanjay Kumar was attended by officials of the central intelligence agencies and crime investigation department. Intelligence bureau (IB), after evaluation of the security threat, had submitted a report to the state Police. In the wake of the threat, Police has decided to increase the number of personnel manning the dam from Himachal side. "Terror threat to Bhakra Dam is not new. Security of the dam is reviewed whenever there are reports of threat," said Kumar, adding, "About 50 more police personnels will be deputed in addition to the existing security. Cops would be provided with the latest weapons and gadgets to keep vigil."
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December - 12 
Police on December 12 recovered five of the six rifles along with seventy rounds of live ammunition looted from a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp at Simbargaon Muzabari in Kokrajhar on December 9, reports The Telegraph. Armed men looted six .303 ri
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Police on December 12 recovered five of the six rifles along with seventy rounds of live ammunition looted from a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp at Simbargaon Muzabari in Kokrajhar on December 9, reports The Telegraph. Armed men looted six .303 rifles along with 205 rounds of ammunition from the camp. According to the police, three of the rifles were recovered from the banks of Saralbangha River in Pachim Duramari. One rifle was recovered from the house of Karim Ali at Jauliapara while another was recovered from the house of Gedda Ali at Maujabari. Leader of All Bodoland Minority Students Union (ABMSU), Abdul Matleb and Karim Ali were arrested in this connection while Gedda Ali is absconding.
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December - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Nerswn Boro (22), at Barigaon near Tangla in Udalguri District on December 12, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol along with several
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Nerswn Boro (22), at Barigaon near Tangla in Udalguri District on December 12, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol along with several live ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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December - 12 
The bodies of two troopers of 54 Battalion of Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) were recoverd from Mach Khora under Panbari Police Station of Chirang district on December 12, reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources this incident occurred when five S
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The bodies of two troopers of 54 Battalion of Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) were recoverd from Mach Khora under Panbari Police Station of Chirang district on December 12, reports The Sentinel. According to Police sources this incident occurred when five SSB troopers, who were in routine patrolling in an area near Hakua river of Chirang District, on December 6, were abducted by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) during that time. Police sources also clarified that three of them were released by the militants and remaining two were taken by them.
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December - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are alleged to have abducted six civilians including a Panchayat (local self-government institution) ward member, Tulsi Behera, in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri district of Odisha i
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are alleged to have abducted six civilians including a Panchayat (local self-government institution) ward member, Tulsi Behera, in Kalimela Police Station area in Malkangiri district of Odisha in the early hours of December 12, reports The Hindu. When contacted, officials of the anti-Maoist cell of Malkangiri District Police informed that although they have received reports from different sources, the information had not been confirmed. Security forces had rushed to the two villages from where the alleged abductions took place. According to sources, the abductions took place at Chintalwada and Ramaguda villages under Kalimela police station limits. The eyewitnesses say, the abductors had alleged these six persons were police informers and were having relations with the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) camping in the area.
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December - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to youth to boycott Army recruitment rallies, claiming their efforts were on to make Chhattisgarh military and Air Force bases, reports The Times of India. In a message circulated to media,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gave a call to youth to boycott Army recruitment rallies, claiming their efforts were on to make Chhattisgarh military and Air Force bases, reports The Times of India. In a message circulated to media, CPI-Maoist spokesperson Uday said Governments are deploying Police and para-military forces to unleash terror for implementing memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed with corporate giants. In order to suppress the people's movement, ruling classes are trying to convert Chhattisgarh into a military zone, he said.
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December - 12 
The consortium of 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups would be holding a one-day State-wide office picketing on December 13 (today) to implement ILP in the State.
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The consortium of 13 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups would be holding a one-day State-wide office picketing on December 13 (today) to implement ILP in the State.
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December - 12 
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on December 12 ruled that state government could not drop terror charges without the Centre's nod as the accused had been booked under central acts, reports The Times of India. The court said the state govern
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The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on December 12 ruled that state government could not drop terror charges without the Centre's nod as the accused had been booked under central acts, reports The Times of India. The court said the state government couldn't withdraw prosecution charges without assigning specific reason in cases relating to terrorism and treason. A full bench comprising Justice DP Singh, Justice Ajay Lamba and Justice Ashok Pal Singh said before moving an application for withdrawal of any case before a trial court, the public prosecutor should apply his independent mind in accordance with law.
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December - 12 
The Sadar Hills based Kuki Inpi, Kuki Students’ Organisation and Thadou Students’ Association vehemently condemned the killing of Khaiminthang.
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The Sadar Hills based Kuki Inpi, Kuki Students’ Organisation and Thadou Students’ Association vehemently condemned the killing of Khaiminthang.
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December - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio, on December 12, said all ‘Naga political workers’ (underground) should reconcile themselves so that a negotiable settlement could be hammer out with a joint effort. Addressing
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The Shillong Times reports that Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Neiphiu Rio, on December 12, said all ‘Naga political workers’ (underground) should reconcile themselves so that a negotiable settlement could be hammer out with a joint effort. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) Party at the Kohima Local ground, Rio said that if the underground people are working for the Naga people, they should hear the voices of the people and come to reconciliation among themselves so that an acceptable and honorable solution could be hammer out to bring a permanent peace in the State. Expressing happiness that there is a relatively peaceful atmosphere in the state following the cease-fire Agreement and political dialogue is going on between Naga nationalists and the Center, he appealed the negotiating parties to expedite the process of resolving the decades old Naga political problem in bringing about an honorable settlement at the earliest. He assured the NPF party is fully committed to play the role of facilitator to the political dialogue and for bringing about unity and reconciliation, while maintaining closeness with all nationalist groups. He said as a regional party, it was committed to continue its fight for the full honoring an implementation of the 16-point Agreement and Article 371 (A) by the Central Government
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December - 12 
The two more bodies were recovered along with the bodies of the two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers in Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on December 12, reports The Hindu. “It is more or less confirmed that two of the four bodies were
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The two more bodies were recovered along with the bodies of the two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers in Chirang District along the India-Bhutan border on December 12, reports The Hindu. “It is more or less confirmed that two of the four bodies were of the abducted SSB personnel. We are awaiting the family members for identification. The other two bodies are a bit older and yet to identified. We suspect it might be of two of the four Bodo persons who went missing in the district about one-and-half months ago,” Chirang Deputy Commissioner Virendra Mittal said.
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December - 12 
The United Naga Council (UNC) acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the general public in the observation of the 48 hours total bandh (general strike) on National Highway (NH)-37 from the midnight of December 12 in Manipur, reports The Sanga
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The United Naga Council (UNC) acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the general public in the observation of the 48 hours total bandh (general strike) on National Highway (NH)-37 from the midnight of December 12 in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express on December 18. The UNC said in a statement adding, “We are for all round development and opportunities for our people. This can truly come only through political empowerment which is the core issue of the tripartite talk.” This is the message that has been conveyed through the 48 hours bandh on NH 37 said the UNC while congratulating the Tribe Hoho and frontal organisations for effective and peaceful observation of the same. The bandh may have inconvenienced many and dislocated scheduled programmes. Such are not losses but are valuable contributions to the people’s movement, it said adding that it should continue to count on and look forward to the cooperation of the public as it proceeds with the endeavour to secure the rights of the people.
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December - 12 
Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on December 12 defended his writing a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar citing his Government's alleged failure in tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and said it was in the inter
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Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on December 12 defended his writing a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar citing his Government's alleged failure in tackling the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and said it was in the interest of the State dispensation that he highlighted the issues, reports Out Look. "The Centre is concerned over the Bihar situation. It is the Bihar Police which is facing the Naxals and its men have died. So, I have written the letter flagging the issues," he told reporters here, a day after his letter became public.
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December - 13 
Delhi Police on December 13 charge sheeted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with the October 1, 1997 Sadar Bazar blasts case in which several persons were injured, reports The Times of India. Tunda has been charged u
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Delhi Police on December 13 charge sheeted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda in connection with the October 1, 1997 Sadar Bazar blasts case in which several persons were injured, reports The Times of India. Tunda has been charged under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC. Police said during investigation two other accused, Mohd Shakeel alias Hamza and Mohd Amir, claimed the bomb blasts were carried out at the behest of Tunda.
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December - 13 
A cadre belonging to Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Geidon G Momin had surrendered in Tura in West Garo Hills District on December 13. He was the ‘area commander’ of North Garo Hills. On his lead, one 9
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A cadre belonging to Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Geidon G Momin had surrendered in Tura in West Garo Hills District on December 13. He was the ‘area commander’ of North Garo Hills. On his lead, one 9 mm pistol and 5 rounds of ammunition were recovered from one Damas, Police added.
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December - 13 
An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in De
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in Deori area of Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 14, comes days after Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde said Bihar was soft on Maoists and the rebels have realized that the state is a soft target to build their arsenal and they may resort to spectacular strikes in the future. "Several cadres active on the Bihar-Jharkhand borders like to work in the Bihar area. The cadres go to Jamui's Chakai, Sono and other areas in the day and return in the evening after participating in party activities. Jamui District of Bihar is very close to Giridih," said Ajay Sahu, officer-in-charge of Deori Police Station. Another officer said Marandi himself used to spend more time in Bihar side than in Giridih.
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December - 13 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is now recruiting cadres from the Mewat region of Haryana and security agencies have found out that a plan to strike in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was recently hatched there, The Times of India reported on December 14.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is now recruiting cadres from the Mewat region of Haryana and security agencies have found out that a plan to strike in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was recently hatched there, The Times of India reported on December 14. Sources said the suspect, Mohammad Shahid was being supervised by another LeT old-timer from Mewat, Abdus Subhan, under directions from a senior Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’, Javed Baluchi. While Subhan is at large, a diary listing some numbers, targets and code words was reportedly found on Shahid. Sanjeev Yadav, DCP special cell, said, "Towards the end of November, information was received that a known LeT terrorist, Javed Baluchi of Pakistan, had been in touch with a sub-module in Mewat, Haryana, and a conspiracy to strike in the national capital was being hatched". Subhan sources said, joined a LeT tanzeem (organization) in 2001 and was associated with a few LeT terrorists arrested in 2001. He was reportedly indoctrinating a number of Mewati youths having jihadi ambitions with Shahid's help. An attack was also in Delhi around December 4 but was postponed. Sources said, in an intercepted conversation between Subhan, Shahid and Baluchi, one of them said, "Shaadi ki taarik mukarar ho gayi hai (the wedding date has been fixed)", a reference to the terror strike. Security officials said LeT's activities in Mewat are a serious internal security concern. Given Subhan's long association with Lashkar, they are scanning all suspicious activities in Delhi and the nearby areas of Haryana and Rajasthan. He is said to have visited Pakistan twice in the past few years and trained in making bombs. The special cell first received information about Subhan on November 19, 2013. They tracked phone calls and found out that an attack was in Delhi around December 4, 2013. Shahid was picked up on December 7, 2013 and interrogated.
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December - 13 
Most of the measures envisaged to strengthen the country's coastal security, following November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack, have been put in place, said Southern Naval Command flag officer commanding-in-chief Vice Admiral Sat
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Most of the measures envisaged to strengthen the country's coastal security, following November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack, have been put in place, said Southern Naval Command flag officer commanding-in-chief Vice Admiral Satish Soni, The Times of India reported on December 14. Augmentation of the radar network and closer coordination among the Navy, Coast Guard, state Police and fisheries departments were some of the measures envisaged to tighten security along the country's 7,516-km long coastline. The objective was to prevent the recurrence of 26/11 type terror attacks which were carried out by 10 Pakistani terrorists who came by sea and landed on Mumbai coast, undetected. But the most important welcome development is the collaborative efforts that the security forces have launched with the fisher-folk. "Fish workers are now our first gate keepers in intelligence gathering and they alert us whenever any unidentified vessels are seen in our waters," Soni said. He said the coastal security plan was being monitored at the highest level in the country as well as the state. The next state level review meeting will be held in mid-January, he said.
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December - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of National Highway-37 was disturbed on December 13, the first day of the 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) being imposed on the highway by the United Naga Council (
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Nagaland Post reports that normal vehicular movement along the Imphal-Jiribam section of National Highway-37 was disturbed on December 13, the first day of the 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) being imposed on the highway by the United Naga Council (UNC). UNC has imposed the bandh in protest against the alleged lethargic attitude of the Government of India on the UNC’s demand of ‘Alternative Arrangement’ (AA) for the Nagas in Manipur.
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December - 13 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers conducted late night raids on December 13 at Dhurwa area in Ranchi District, where Bhartiya Janata Patry (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally on December 29, and
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers conducted late night raids on December 13 at Dhurwa area in Ranchi District, where Bhartiya Janata Patry (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally on December 29, and detained one person, identified as Mohammad Amjad in connection with Patna blasts, reports The Times of India. Amjad is known to Mohammad Imtiaz Ansari, who was arrested at Patna railway station while escaping after the first blast. Sources said the detained person is being interrogated by NIA officers for important clues about Indian Mujahideen's (IM) activities. "NIA had sought police assistance, which we provided them. I do not know whether they have detained anyone," said Ranchi SSP Bheemsen Tuti.
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December - 13 
on December 13 that East Garo Hills Police strongly suspect the involvement of either the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit led by Norrok X Momin or the lesser known Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) group for the murder of a young mar
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on December 13 that East Garo Hills Police strongly suspect the involvement of either the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit led by Norrok X Momin or the lesser known Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) group for the murder of a young married man, Dominic Marak who was gunned down in front of his wife on the Rongjeng-Shallang road in East Garo hills District on December 11. Police have recovered from the site of the attack an empty shell of a 7.62 pistol and the weapon is extensively used by the UALA and LAEF which has a considerable presence in the area. The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) also has some number of a similar pistol in its ranks.
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December - 13 
Security was put on alert on December 13 after Security Forces (SFs) got inputs about the movement of armed militants in Srinagar city (Srinagar District), reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and Para-military Central Reserve Poli
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Security was put on alert on December 13 after Security Forces (SFs) got inputs about the movement of armed militants in Srinagar city (Srinagar District), reports Daily Excelsior. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police and Para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted surprise checks of vehicles at several places in Srinagar city especially in Jehangir Chowk and Lal Chowk areas after they received information about the movement of militants in a car in Civil Line area of Srinagar. However no one was arrested during these searches.
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December - 13 
The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on December 13 directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a proper inquiry into the Chirang “fake” encounter case, as protests against the killing of two students continued for the third straight day, reports The
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The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on December 13 directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a proper inquiry into the Chirang “fake” encounter case, as protests against the killing of two students continued for the third straight day, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 13 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four more persons for the 2012 Kokrajhar riots, taking the number of persons apprehended to 33, reports The Telegraph. The investigation agency also initiated the second phase of probe into the B
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four more persons for the 2012 Kokrajhar riots, taking the number of persons apprehended to 33, reports The Telegraph. The investigation agency also initiated the second phase of probe into the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) clashes on December 11, six months after completing the first phase, CBI sources said.The four, who were arrested from various locations in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, have been identified as Manjit Basumatary, Prakash Sonar, Compandar Basumatary and Saratsingh Narzary. At present, 29 accused in the riots are out on bail adds the report.
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December - 13 
The sessions court at Mumbai on December 13 rejected the bail application of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, reports IBN Live. Jundal is accused of being one of
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The sessions court at Mumbai on December 13 rejected the bail application of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, reports IBN Live. Jundal is accused of being one of the conspirators behind the attack and of being present in the `control room' in Pakistan from where the terrorists were receiving instructions during the attack. "The court has rejected Jundal's bail application and directed the prosecution to file draft charges against him," said his lawyer Ejaz Naqvi.
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December - 13 
Tripura Government extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for six more months, reports The Shillong Times on December 14. The AFSPA is in force in 32 Police Station areas, it is fully operational in 25 Police Station areas, and pa
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Tripura Government extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for six more months, reports The Shillong Times on December 14. The AFSPA is in force in 32 Police Station areas, it is fully operational in 25 Police Station areas, and partially operational in seven out of the total 70 Police Stations. In view of the improvement of the situation and the lessening of terrorist activities, the Tripura government in June reduced operational areas of the AFSPA to 32 Police Station areas instead of the 40 earlier. The act was earlier fully operational in 34 police station areas, and partially in six.
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December - 13 December - 14
Two civilians identified as Semion M Marak and Sengwal D Sangma, whom the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) accused of using their name to make a fortune, have been executed by armed cadres in Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Sh
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Two civilians identified as Semion M Marak and Sengwal D Sangma, whom the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) accused of using their name to make a fortune, have been executed by armed cadres in Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The killings reportedly took place on December 13 night but their bodies were discovered only on December 14
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December - 14 
A militant belonging to the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) surrendered before the Police in West Garo Hills District on December 14. The militant, identified as Grith G Sangma (28), however, did not deposit any arms, Police said.
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A militant belonging to the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) surrendered before the Police in West Garo Hills District on December 14. The militant, identified as Grith G Sangma (28), however, did not deposit any arms, Police said.
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December - 14 
A person was arrested near Daulatpur border outpost in Malda District by the Border Security Force (BSF) on December 14 for trying to smuggle Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 90,000 from Bangladesh, reports NDTV.
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A person was arrested near Daulatpur border outpost in Malda District by the Border Security Force (BSF) on December 14 for trying to smuggle Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value INR 90,000 from Bangladesh, reports NDTV.
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December - 14 
An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in De
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An arrested Maoist cadre has said that Bihar is a soft target for the Maoists to build their arsenal and plan strikes, reports The Times of India on December 14. The revelation, made by Manish Marandi alias Manbel Marandi (25), who was arrested in Deori area of Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 14, comes days after Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushil Kumar Shinde said Bihar was soft on Maoists and the rebels have realized that the state is a soft target to build their arsenal and they may resort to spectacular strikes in the future. "Several cadres active on the Bihar-Jharkhand borders like to work in the Bihar area. The cadres go to Jamui's Chakai, Sono and other areas in the day and return in the evening after participating in party activities. Jamui District of Bihar is very close to Giridih," said Ajay Sahu, officer-in-charge of Deori Police Station. Another officer said Marandi himself used to spend more time in Bihar side than in Giridih.
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December - 14 
Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police offici
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police official at the police headquarters said. Two months back, Bihar was the first state to begin the process of confiscating properties of half-a-dozen Maoists under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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December - 14 
Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police offici
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Bihar has initiated the process to confiscate the properties of 47 Maoists, reports The Times of India December 15."Order for confiscating the properties of nine of the 47 Maoists have been given by state Home Secretary Amir Subhani," a police official at the police headquarters said. Two months back, Bihar was the first state to begin the process of confiscating properties of half-a-dozen Maoists under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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December - 14 
Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced a state-of-the-art Communication and Surveillance System, armed with bullet-proof bunker and high-end infrared cameras, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to arrest cross-border i
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Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced a state-of-the-art Communication and Surveillance System, armed with bullet-proof bunker and high-end infrared cameras, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to arrest cross-border infiltration reported Daily Excelsior on December 15.
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December - 14 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Airtel mobile phone tower at Bage Bar village under Kothi Police Station in Gaya District on December 14, reports The Times of India. The tower was blown up on the eve of the Maoist-spons
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Airtel mobile phone tower at Bage Bar village under Kothi Police Station in Gaya District on December 14, reports The Times of India. The tower was blown up on the eve of the Maoist-sponsored bandh (shut down strike) to register protest against the ongoing ‘Operation Greenhunt’. The bandh virtually crippled life in Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar, Raushanganj, Mohanpur and Gurua Police Station areas of Gaya District and Nabinagar, Amba, Deo and Madanpur areas of neighbouring Aurangabad District. The impact of the bandh under Gurua Police Station area of Gaya has caused concern in administrative circles as, in recent times, Maoist activity in the Gurua area was much less and earlier bandh calls given by the Maoists were largely ignored by the villagers. It is being seen as resurgence of Maoists in the area.
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December - 14 
Concerned over the spurt in militant activities in Garo Hills, National People's Party (NPP) leader Purno A Sangma alleged that the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) Government was colluding with various militant groups in the region, repo
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Concerned over the spurt in militant activities in Garo Hills, National People's Party (NPP) leader Purno A Sangma alleged that the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) Government was colluding with various militant groups in the region, reports The Shillong Times on December 15. “It is very clear from the current law and order situation in Garo Hills that there is a nexus between insurgents and the Government,” Sangma said
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December - 14 
Garo Hills continues to remain one of the most underdeveloped regions in the State, due to the spate of insurgency-related activities, Social Welfare Minister and legislator from Garo Hills, Deborah C Marak said on December 14.
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Garo Hills continues to remain one of the most underdeveloped regions in the State, due to the spate of insurgency-related activities, Social Welfare Minister and legislator from Garo Hills, Deborah C Marak said on December 14.
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December - 14 December - 6
In response to the December 6 killing of journalist Sai Reddy, about 200 journalists, mostly from the seven districts of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, have decided to boycott news related to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu o
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In response to the December 6 killing of journalist Sai Reddy, about 200 journalists, mostly from the seven districts of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, have decided to boycott news related to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu on December 15. They convened a protest meeting on December 14 and unanimously decided to stop publishing and broadcasting Maoist press releases, unless the Maoists clarified their position in respect of the death of Reddy, 51, at Basaguda market, 500 km south of Raipur.
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December - 14 
Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) on December 14 allegedly assaulted four Karbi youths in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong, reports Nagaland Post. The incident has caused considerable tension in the area.
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Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) on December 14 allegedly assaulted four Karbi youths in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong, reports Nagaland Post. The incident has caused considerable tension in the area.
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December - 14 
Nagaland Post reports that troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres on December 14. In a press release, AR said the two were carrying a pistol, ammunition and illegal ‘t
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Nagaland Post reports that troops of 21 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres on December 14. In a press release, AR said the two were carrying a pistol, ammunition and illegal ‘tax’ collection slips in Zunheboto (District) Town.
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December - 14 
Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a woman Panchayat (local-self government institution) head, identified as Sathia Devi, in Peebo area in Raidih Block of Gumla District, on December 14, reports daily.bhaskar.com. She was first br
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Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres killed a woman Panchayat (local-self government institution) head, identified as Sathia Devi, in Peebo area in Raidih Block of Gumla District, on December 14, reports daily.bhaskar.com. She was first brutally thrashed with sticks, then her body was cut into pieces using sharp knives and in the end she was shot dead. The vicious attackers even disfigured her face using sharp weapons.
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December - 14 
People's movement led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jangalmahal area of West Bengal is gaining ground once again after Maoist military strategist Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji’s death, said Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao in
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People's movement led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jangalmahal area of West Bengal is gaining ground once again after Maoist military strategist Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji’s death, said Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao in Kolkata on December 14. Rao is in the city to attend the second conference of the Committee for Release of Political Prisoners. He accused the State Government of not keeping the promise of releasing political prisoners after assuming power. He further said "Certainly there will be resurgence of people's movement in West Bengal led by Maoist groups. They will regroup themselves. I am already seeing signs of that.'
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a NDFB-IKS militant at Biswanath Chariali area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on December 14, reports Times of India. A Police commando also sustained injuries in the attack.
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a NDFB-IKS militant at Biswanath Chariali area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on December 14, reports Times of India. A Police commando also sustained injuries in the attack.
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December - 14 
SFs arrested a person, Thanga Hmar (42) from Nuna Labankhal in Lakhipur sub-division in Cachar District on December 14, reports The Sentinel. He was suspected to be involved in a bomb blast on Chiripool over river Chiri in National Highway (NH)-37 co
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SFs arrested a person, Thanga Hmar (42) from Nuna Labankhal in Lakhipur sub-division in Cachar District on December 14, reports The Sentinel. He was suspected to be involved in a bomb blast on Chiripool over river Chiri in National Highway (NH)-37 connecting Assam and Manipur.
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December - 14 
Suspected militants attacked a camp of labourers engaged in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam railway line at Thingou village, Tamenglong District in the evening of December 14. One hill based militant group attacked the camp using automatic ri
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Suspected militants attacked a camp of labourers engaged in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam railway line at Thingou village, Tamenglong District in the evening of December 14. One hill based militant group attacked the camp using automatic rifles and grenades at around 5 pm. There was no casualty. A few months back, some unidentified persons triggered a bomb blast inside another camp leaving many labourers injured.
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December - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 14 killed two of the six men they had abducted two days ago in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. The bodies of the two persons - Jaga Madakami and Tulsi Behera - w
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 14 killed two of the six men they had abducted two days ago in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. The bodies of the two persons - Jaga Madakami and Tulsi Behera - were found near Bhejangwada area of Malkangiri District, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh. About 30-40 Maoists had kidnapped six people, including a village ward member on December 12 from Chintalwada and Ramaguda village, about 700 km from state capital Bhubaneswar. Meanwhile, they set free three of them on December 13 while one person is still being held captive.
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December - 14 
The National Intelligence Grid (Natgrid) being set up by the central government across the country would act as a deterrent against terror attacks, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde said on December 14, reports Economic Times. "As an
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The National Intelligence Grid (Natgrid) being set up by the central government across the country would act as a deterrent against terror attacks, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde said on December 14, reports Economic Times. "As an integrated intelligence grid, the Natgrid will link databases of various departments and ministries for use by intelligence agencies to enhance our counter-terrorism capabilities across the country," Shinde said at an event here. He laid the foundation stone for the INR 92-crore disaster recovery centre of the grid Bangalore’s northern suburb of Yelahanka. "Lessons that emerged post-26/11 were that information and indicators of possible attacks were present in separate parts of the system but there was no technological framework to help the agencies to put the pieces together to develop actionable and timely intelligence," Shinde recalled.
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December - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jirib
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The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiribam in Imphal East District in the night of December 14. Some cadres of Robert Singson group were putting up at Muktakhal of Phaitol village when they were attacked by around 14 to 15 cadres of the SK Thadou group. In the ensuing gun fight, one Lamsat Kuki of Pangmol village belonging to the Robert Singson group was hit by a bullet on the hand. Robert Singson, ‘chief commander’ of the group said that the unprovoked attack may well invite a strike back in revenge. In case the Government fails to take up befitting action against such armed groups which are deliberately derailing the peace process, the proposed peace talk may land in jeopardy, he said further.
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December - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiriba
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The Sangai Express reports that one cadre belonging to Robert Singson group of United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA-Robert Singson) was injured when they were attacked by the rival UTLA-SK Thadou group at Muktakhal area, about 15 kilometres fro Jiribam in Imphal East District in the night of December 14. Some cadres of Robert Singson group were putting up at Muktakhal of Phaitol village when they were attacked by around 14 to 15 cadres of the SK Thadou group. In the ensuing gun fight, one Lamsat Kuki of Pangmol village belonging to the Robert Singson group was hit by a bullet on the hand. Robert Singson, ‘chief commander’ of the group said that the unprovoked attack may well invite a strike back in revenge. In case the Government fails to take up befitting action against such armed groups which are deliberately derailing the peace process, the proposed peace talk may land in jeopardy, he said further.
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December - 14 December - 19
Two drivers reportedly abducted on December 14 from Lamzang area for ransom remain traceless even as the trucks that were taken along by the armed men have been recovered on December 19. Dar Singh (40) of and Open Singh (35) both belonging to Imphal
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Two drivers reportedly abducted on December 14 from Lamzang area for ransom remain traceless even as the trucks that were taken along by the armed men have been recovered on December 19. Dar Singh (40) of and Open Singh (35) both belonging to Imphal East District were abducted on December 15 evening by unidentified armed men on a ransom of INR 250,000 from the family. Though the Police were tight lipped on the suspects behind the abduction, sources said a factional group that was not presently under Suspension of Operation (SoO) could be responsible for it.
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December - 15 
36–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area bandh call given by the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) in protest against the killing of Matlab Ali of Molandubi under Porbotjhora Sub–Division of Kokrajhar District by unknown miscreants on
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36–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area bandh call given by the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) in protest against the killing of Matlab Ali of Molandubi under Porbotjhora Sub–Division of Kokrajhar District by unknown miscreants on December 15, evoked no response at Kokrajhar on the first day on December 18, reports The Sentinel. The bandh also did not affect other towns of Kokrajhar District. All the government offices, market, shops and business establishment remained open during the bandh while the plying of vehicles were normal except Kokrajhar–Dhubri via Baruapara, Florican road and some roads in Gossaigaon Sub-Division.
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December - 15 
All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has urged the Government of India to treat the Naga peace process seriously and urged the latter to release jailed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Anthony Ningkha
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All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has urged the Government of India to treat the Naga peace process seriously and urged the latter to release jailed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Anthony Ningkhan Shimray and all the ‘political prisoners’ without further delay, reports The Sangai Express on December 16.The Naga students’ body asserted, “The peace process must be upheld and respected.”
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December - 15 
Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the iss
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Delegation of newly formed ‘United Forum for Hills State’ (UFHS), Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao District Congress backed organization for statehood demand met the Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in New Delhi on December 11 and discussed the issue of forming a separate State comprising the two autonomous and tribal dominated districts of Assam, reports Nagaland Post. UFHS delegation comprising the elected members of the two autonomous councils, MLA, MP and office bearers of both district congress offices talked about the issue with the minister for a long time. UHM has agreed to carry forward the process of discussion for a separate state but has negated the suggestion of an autonomous state as mentioned in Article 244(A) of the constitution; they are willing to discuss Article 3 instead.
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December - 15 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in at least six cases were arrested on December 15 in a joint operation of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a rich haul of arms and ammunition recovered in East C
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involved in at least six cases were arrested on December 15 in a joint operation of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a rich haul of arms and ammunition recovered in East Champaran District, reports The Hindu. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sanjay Singh in Panchpakri Police outpost area, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinay Kumar said. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Baidyanath Paswan alias Baidjee alias Mukhiyajee, Maheshwar Singh, Vijay Kumar Ram and an underage. The police recovered two country-made pistols, 17 cartridges, 3 motorcycles, 4 mobiles, Maoist literature and a letter pad. Baidyanath Paswan is a top ranking Maoist whose operation area included Sitamarhi, Sheohar and East Champaran Districts.
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December - 15 
Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on December 15 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who have been pushed to the brink in Malkangiri District because of resolute actions by the Police and other Security F
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Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on December 15 said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who have been pushed to the brink in Malkangiri District because of resolute actions by the Police and other Security Forces are targeting ordinary people to give vent to their sense of frustration and to terrorise people into submission, reports The Pioneer on December 15. Commenting on the killing of two persons in Malkangiri District, Mishra said “It is a battle for supremacy and the Maoists are fast losing out. That explains why they are resorting to such cowardly acts.”
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December - 15 
Police have launched a massive hunt to nab the assailants of two persons who were gunned down by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gasuapara in South Garo Hills on the evening of December 15, reports Times of India. The victims were i
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Police have launched a massive hunt to nab the assailants of two persons who were gunned down by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Gasuapara in South Garo Hills on the evening of December 15, reports Times of India. The victims were identified as Semion M Marak of Rongsigre and Sengwal D Sangma of Rongbokgre in the South Garo Hills. South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestell Marak said, "The killing was done in cold blood and it shows the desperation of the GNLA". The outlawed Garo terror group, which left a note by the bodies of their victims, had alleged that the duo was extorting money in their name. However, police have rubbished the GNLA's version. Police have no report whatsoever about the victims' involvement in any kind of extortion. The GNLA is getting paranoid and is now killing civilians to exert pressure on the administration. It shows the desperation of the GNLA," said Marak.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The T
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The Times of India. Palamu District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said Maoists attacked two trucks on a highway near Harihanj Police Station and also made an unsuccessful attempt to damage a mobile tower in the same area.
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December - 15 
The Central Government, it appears, is not prepared to entertain increasing demands for statehood in some states of the Northeast, reports The Telegraph on December 16. A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told that the states in the regi
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The Central Government, it appears, is not prepared to entertain increasing demands for statehood in some states of the Northeast, reports The Telegraph on December 16. A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told that the states in the region are too small to be broken up to create new states.“It is very, very difficult to even contemplate that you can create a state out of a state of a minimum size,” the official said, indicating that the geographical areas of the states in the region are not feasible for creation of more states. The official was reacting to increasing demands for separate states in states like Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya. The statehood demands stem mostly from ethnic issues.
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December - 15 
Two supporters of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly acting as couriers, were arrested from a jungle in Ganjam District on December 15, reports The Business Standard. Pabitra Mo
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Two supporters of Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), allegedly acting as couriers, were arrested from a jungle in Ganjam District on December 15, reports The Business Standard. Pabitra Mohan Pradhan of Madhapur village in Nayagarh District and Babula Mallick of Katringia village of Kandhamal District, were picked up by Police from Rangamatia forest near Goudagotha village, Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashish Kumar Singh said. Some explosives, Maoist literature, letters and medicines were seized from the duo
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December - 15 
Unidentified militants shot dead one, Motleb Ali (35), and injured three others at Molandubi village under Kajigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on December 15, reports The Assam Tribune. The injured were identified as Iman Ali alias Jugani (
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Unidentified militants shot dead one, Motleb Ali (35), and injured three others at Molandubi village under Kajigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on December 15, reports The Assam Tribune. The injured were identified as Iman Ali alias Jugani (37) and Nasher Ali (26) adds The Telegraph. Police sources said the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) could be involved in the incident as the area is a stronghold of the outfit. “We suspect the NDFB-IKS,” said a Senior Police officer in Kokrajhar.
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December - 15 
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on December 15 that Pakistan should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) if they really meant business or, otherwise, their proposal of ta
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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on December 15 that Pakistan should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) if they really meant business or, otherwise, their proposal of talks (with India) as mooted by Punjab Chief Minister (CM) and Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif’s brother, Shahwaz Sharif, would have no meaning, reports Daily Excelsior. Dr Abdullah said: “I hope Pakistan means business but they say something and do another. First of all, they should stop sending jihadis into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border. The day they (Pakistan leadership) do so, we will presume they are serious in their proposal of talks’’
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December - 16 
A arrested ‘Chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R Sangma, has obtained bail in the eighth case registered against him from the court of the First Class Magistrate in Tura, D Marbaniang, which issued a release order on December 16, reports The Shillong Times.
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A arrested ‘Chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R Sangma, has obtained bail in the eighth case registered against him from the court of the First Class Magistrate in Tura, D Marbaniang, which issued a release order on December 16, reports The Shillong Times. With this, the GNLA chairman has now obtained bail in as many as eight cases from the courts. He is now awaiting the courts’ decision in two more cases to ‘win his freedom’. The GNLA ‘chairman’ was allegedly pushed back from Bangladesh after his arrest in the neighbouring country in July 2012.
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December - 16 
Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) began its first phase of the agitation by deploying volunteers to “ assist authorities” at two inter-state check gates in Dimapur on December 16 against non-formation of the high-level commission by
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Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) began its first phase of the agitation by deploying volunteers to “ assist authorities” at two inter-state check gates in Dimapur on December 16 against non-formation of the high-level commission by the government, among three resolutions adopted at the public awareness rally in Dimapur on October 31, reports Nagaland Post . According to ACAUT media cell, its volunteers succeed in restraining the law enforcement and government agencies from collecting taxes at both check gates. It said even the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) “gladly complied” but not the lessees manning the Dimapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) toll booth at New Field check gate. ACAUT said the lessees at New Field check gate “utterly disregarded” the stand of ACAUT volunteers that such toll tax collections were responsible for rising prices which was also against the stand of the citizens of Dimapur and Naga people. Further ACAUT requested all truck and vehicle union, transport unions etc to extend their cooperation and not to pay any form of tax in any of the toll gates.
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December - 16 
All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) on December 16 welcomed the ongoing dialogue process between Pakistan and India saying that the relations between the two neighbouring countries can be brought to new heights by resolving the Kashmir dispute, re
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All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) on December 16 welcomed the ongoing dialogue process between Pakistan and India saying that the relations between the two neighbouring countries can be brought to new heights by resolving the Kashmir dispute, reports KMS News.
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December - 16 
Army on December 16 denied that six jawans were killed in an encounter with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as claimed by the militant outfit in a section of the media, reports The Shillong Times. The claim, published in a section of
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Army on December 16 denied that six jawans were killed in an encounter with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) as claimed by the militant outfit in a section of the media, reports The Shillong Times. The claim, published in a section of the media quoting an NDFB-IKS’ spokesman’, that six army personnel were killed and six AK-47 rifles along with two motorcycles taken away by the group on December 14 is “completely false and a hoax by the outfit to gain publicity,” a defense release said.
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December - 16 
Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their
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Around 250 former militants from Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), who are holed up in Pakistan, are still waiting to return to India via Nepal, reported The Times of India on December 17. The Government has, however, prepared a list of such militants and their return is being facilitated through the Indo-Nepal border with help from J&K Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) that guards the India-Nepal borde
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December - 16 
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will write to Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde about the policies and programmes of the State Government to deal with the Maoist menace, reports The Times of India on December 17. Shinde had a
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will write to Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde about the policies and programmes of the State Government to deal with the Maoist menace, reports The Times of India on December 17. Shinde had accused Bihar Government of failing to check the Maoist violence. Disagreeing with the content of Shinde's letter, the Chief Minister of the State, however, admitted that some Maoist related incidents of serious nature have taken place in the State in recent times. "Shinde's analysis of the situation is not objective and we don't agree with his criticism of the State Government on various counts," Nitish Kumar said. The UMHA is also critical of Bihar Government for tardy implementation of Integrated Action Plan (IAP) and that the state utilized only 70.62 percent of the total INR 7.05 billion funds in 11 identified Maoist-hit districts in Bihar till November 13.
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December - 16 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) accused the ANVC of setting up an ambush for the leaders of the breakaway faction at Chandmari ATM in Tura of West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Rangdo R. Marak, “joint
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) accused the ANVC of setting up an ambush for the leaders of the breakaway faction at Chandmari ATM in Tura of West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Rangdo R. Marak, “joint secretary” of the ANVC-B asked the ANVC cadres to “stop hunting us” or “we will be forced to retaliate for which we will not be responsible”.
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December - 16 
Central Government is not going to increase the strength of security forces on the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya despite persistent demands for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) by pressure groups and student organizations of the St
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Central Government is not going to increase the strength of security forces on the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya despite persistent demands for implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) by pressure groups and student organizations of the State, reports The Shillong Times on December 17. This was stated in a written reply to Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament) member from Shillong, Vincent H Pala by Union Minister of State for Home, Mullappally Ramachandran, recently during the winter session of Parliament.
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December - 16 
Five persons were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for their involvement in Ramban mob violence in which four civilians were killed and 43 others were injured in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing on July 18, 2013, at Dharam in Gool-San
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Five persons were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police for their involvement in Ramban mob violence in which four civilians were killed and 43 others were injured in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing on July 18, 2013, at Dharam in Gool-Sangaldan area of Ramban District reports Daily Excelsior. Police have identified a total of 109 accused for the violence, while eight of them were arrested earlier. Police said some of the accused had gone underground after knowing that their names figured in the First Information Report (FIR) registered at Ramban Police Station on the same day of violence.
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December - 16 
Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on December 16 said that six militant outfits, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS, are active in Assam with a cadre strength of 760, reports The Shillong Times. Huss
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Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on December 16 said that six militant outfits, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS, are active in Assam with a cadre strength of 760, reports The Shillong Times. Hussain answering on behalf of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, also in charge of Home, said the other outfits are Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-Ul-Mujahidin (HUJI-Assam unit).The NDFB-IKS has the highest number of cadre at 300, followed by ULFA-I with 240 militants, KLO has 100, and MULTA and HUJI have 40 each, he said. Altogether 15 underground groups were on ceasefire agreement with the government and their cadres were staying in designated camps across the state, the minister said. These are ULFA (Pro talk faction led by Arabinda Rajkhowa), Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), Karbi Longri N C Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), Adivasi Cobra Liberation front of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA-Assam), United Kukigam Defence Army (UKDA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army(AANLA), Santhal Tigers Force (STF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), Kuki Liberation Organisation/Kuki Liberation Army, (KLO/KLO) Hmar Peoples Convention (HPC-Democratic) and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-Ranjan Daimary). Six new extremist organisations were also formed and they are Karbi National Liberation Army, United Peoples Liberation Front, Dima Halom Daogah (DHD-Action), Dima Jadi Naiso Army, National Liberation Front of Bengali and United Dimasa Kachari Liberation Front.
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December - 16 
Four District Police personnel, including Police outpost in-charge of Halwada in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit), were injured in a blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. The four did no
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Four District Police personnel, including Police outpost in-charge of Halwada in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit), were injured in a blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. The four did not receive shrapnel injuries and escaped with burns. The explosion is learnt to have taken place while the personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) were trying to diffuse the landmine. The BDDS from Aheri was summoned to Halewada after local police from the outpost were informed about two mines at a distance of around 200 meters from each other. One of the mines was planted within 200 metres of the outpost. It was learnt that another mine was planed outside the village at a spot which police often use as their strategic location. A senior officer stated that BDDS had removed the mine planted outside the village. The incident took place when BDDS tried to defuse the mine planted within the village.
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December - 16 
In an audio tape released on December 16, Malkangiri Divisional Committee Secretary of the Maoists, Punam Chandar, stated that the three persons recently killed in Malkangiri District were acting as Police informers and hence were eliminated by them,
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In an audio tape released on December 16, Malkangiri Divisional Committee Secretary of the Maoists, Punam Chandar, stated that the three persons recently killed in Malkangiri District were acting as Police informers and hence were eliminated by them, reports The New Indian Express.
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December - 16 
Janhit Krantikari Party (Peoples’ Welfare Revolutionary Party) , a splinter group of the Maoists, called for a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Gumla and Simdega Districts on December 16 in protest against a panchayat (village level local self gov
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Janhit Krantikari Party (Peoples’ Welfare Revolutionary Party) , a splinter group of the Maoists, called for a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) in Gumla and Simdega Districts on December 16 in protest against a panchayat (village level local self government institution) head's killing in on December 14. Sofiya Devi, head of Pibo panchayat under Raidih Police Station in the District, was killed by Peoples Liberation front of India (PLFI) cadres
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December - 16 
Joint Council Forum (JCF) of Ekrani Pathar, Dubagaon, Eralibill villages and K.Hollohon Colony has decided to ban all forms of multiple ‘taxation’ from the jurisdiction of the villages in solidarity with the Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation
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Joint Council Forum (JCF) of Ekrani Pathar, Dubagaon, Eralibill villages and K.Hollohon Colony has decided to ban all forms of multiple ‘taxation’ from the jurisdiction of the villages in solidarity with the Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT). The decision was arrived at a meeting of JCF held on December 16 at the Ekrani Pathar Village Council hall in Dimapur District after a deliberation.
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December - 16 
Justice U Durga Prasad of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on December 16 refused bail to Abu Salem, reports The Times of India. The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Salem questioning the conviction order against him by the Special CBI Court i
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Justice U Durga Prasad of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on December 16 refused bail to Abu Salem, reports The Times of India. The judge was dealing with a petition filed by Salem questioning the conviction order against him by the Special CBI Court in a fake passport case. The convicted appellant would seek his release pending the statutory appeal.
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December - 16 
Latehar SP Michael S Raj said Maoists attacked a Police party in Kumundi area around 1 am on December 16. No casualty has been reported in either of the incidents.
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Latehar SP Michael S Raj said Maoists attacked a Police party in Kumundi area around 1 am on December 16. No casualty has been reported in either of the incidents.
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December - 16 
Militant groups of the North East region have decided to form a common platform to fight jointly against the “common enemy” and the same is likely to be declared soon, reports Nagaland Post on December 17. This was disclosed by Paresh Baruah, ‘comman
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Militant groups of the North East region have decided to form a common platform to fight jointly against the “common enemy” and the same is likely to be declared soon, reports Nagaland Post on December 17. This was disclosed by Paresh Baruah, ‘commander in chief’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). Talking to The Assam Tribune, Baruah said that all the groups have realized the fact that there is need for fighting the “common enemy” together and after a series of talks among the various outfits, the decision was taken to form the proposed common platform. All the outfits have also realized the fact that everyone has suffered by fighting individually. He said that the move in this regard started three to four years back and the final shape has been given recently. “More than 90 percent of the work of forming the common platform has been completed and only the name of the platform has to be declared. We are hopeful of announcing the common platform shortly. Though the name of the platform is yet to be announced, the words ‘west-south east Asia’ would be included in the name,” he added. Paresh Baruah also admitted that the Indo-Burma Revolutionary Front (IBRF) is now almost defunct as all the outfits of this part were not part of the same and that is why the decision has been taken to form a new platform. Asked to name the outfits which would be part of the new platform, Baruah said that all the outfits struggling for independence of their own territories would be part of the same. However, the outfits, which have started “so-called talks” with the Government, would not be included in the platform.
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December - 16 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) engaged themselves in heavy gunfire exchange at Munglang village under Ledo Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) engaged themselves in heavy gunfire exchange at Munglang village under Ledo Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Sentinel.
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December - 16 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Union Territory unit on December 16 said that it would “not allow” DMC employees association to collect toll/tax and warned that action would be initiated against those who continue t
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s Union Territory unit on December 16 said that it would “not allow” DMC employees association to collect toll/tax and warned that action would be initiated against those who continue to harass the public. In a statement, NSCN-IM UT ‘secretary’ Khekuto Jakhalu said this order had been issued as DMC employees association began collecting toll/tax when DMC and UDD were engaged in a court case pertaining to 37 and 41 lessees. NSCN-IM said “defaulters” would face stern action including “arrest” after this order comes into effect.
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December - 16 
Nearly 6,000 personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed for anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in LWE-hit areas of the country, reports Zee News on December 17. The force will undertake LWE offensives in Jharkhand an
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Nearly 6,000 personnel of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will soon be deployed for anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in LWE-hit areas of the country, reports Zee News on December 17. The force will undertake LWE offensives in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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December - 16 
One hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by some unidentified persons has been recovered from the residential compound of Konsam Tomba (47) of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, a betel leaf agent on December 16, reports The Sangai Express.
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One hand grenade suspected to have been lobbed by some unidentified persons has been recovered from the residential compound of Konsam Tomba (47) of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai, a betel leaf agent on December 16, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militant, Tengseng T Sangma, from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also seized extortion notes from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militant, Tengseng T Sangma, from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. SFs also seized extortion notes from his possession.
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December - 16 
The leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat module, Rashid, has been arrested by the special cell, The Times of India reported on December 17. Rahid's Pakistan-based bosses had been given him the task of creating a strong network in the region and ca
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The leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat module, Rashid, has been arrested by the special cell, The Times of India reported on December 17. Rahid's Pakistan-based bosses had been given him the task of creating a strong network in the region and carrying out blasts in National Capital region (NCR). Rashid, who has been associated with LeT for over 12 years, has been to Pakistan several times for training and has also helped the organization with logistics while carrying out previous blasts. Rashid is an imam at a mosque in Ghaghas Village in Nuh District of Haryana's Mewat region. Police stumbled upon the fact that LeT is recruiting Mewatis after intercepting a call between Rashid and LeT ‘commander’ Javed Baluchi in Pakistan. Sources said Rashid was discussing terror plans, recruits and targets with Baluchi in code. Sources say a module planned to carry out an attack on December 4, 2013. However, the plan was postponed. Rashid's network is expected to be spread over Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan. Asian Age reported on December 16 that LeT is conspiring to target some “high-value targets (HVT)”, particularly political leaders in the national capital, even planning their possible kidnapping, to secure the release of some top militants. Intelligence sources revealed that the responsibility for this operation has been assigned to Javed Baluchi, who is said to operating out of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). There are reports that Baluchi and his associates may even try and kidnap some high-profile persons to try and secure the release of some important terrorists lodged in jails across the country. “They plan something on the lines of the IC814 hijacking where India was forced to release dreaded militants, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar,” a senior intelligence official said.
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December - 16 
The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on Decem
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The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on December 16, reports The Times of India. The unusual recommendation has been made in one of the strategy papers written for the prestigious 'Green Book' of the Pakistan army that provides rare insights into its ongoing internal debates. While slamming the Pakistani media for not countering the penetration of Indian television and newspapers effectively, Major General Muhammad Azam Asif, who commands an infantry division in the Pakistan army, has recommended that the army must acquire a television channel as well as a radio station in order to counter the "Indian propaganda".
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December - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that the protracted Naga peace negotiations going on for 16 years have suffered a jolt with interlocutor RS Pandey sending his resignation letter to the Union Government on December 16 after announcing that he would be cont
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The Sangai Express reports that the protracted Naga peace negotiations going on for 16 years have suffered a jolt with interlocutor RS Pandey sending his resignation letter to the Union Government on December 16 after announcing that he would be contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls on the BJP ticket. Insisting that the peace process will go on, Pandey said, “The blueprint for the final resolution of issues is a very sensitive one where all the stakeholders have to be on board. And when the stakeholders are states, consultations take a lot of time. That is why the process is taking time.” Admitting that Pandey’s resignation is a setback, Naga Hoho (supreme tribal council) president Keviletuo Kiewhuo said, “We understand that Pandey completed his brief. It is now up to the government to respond. Talks have been going on for just too long now.”
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December - 16 
United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on December 16 said it has reinstated its suspended (former) ‘general secretary’ but with conditions which he himself has agreed to abide by, reports The Sangai Express. A statement signed by L Minlun Singson ‘in-
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United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on December 16 said it has reinstated its suspended (former) ‘general secretary’ but with conditions which he himself has agreed to abide by, reports The Sangai Express. A statement signed by L Minlun Singson ‘in-charge of ‘I&PR’ said that as the suspension of Sehzahau T Singsit alias Abu Nidal completes one month, cabinet members of the outfit deliberated on the issue and decided to revoke the suspension effective from Dec 13.The outfit's statement also condemned the SK Thadou group for shooting one of its cadre identified as ‘Chapel’ Lamsat Khongsai. It alleged that the act was carried out against the appeal made by civil bodies including Kuki Inpi, Kuki Chiefs' Association etc and cautioned that UTLA will no longer remain a mere spectator to such acts in future.
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December - 17 
13 pressure groups spearheading the demand for implementation of ILP in the State on December 17 have accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of misleading the people of the State with his repeated remarks that the ILP was a Central subject, reports The
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13 pressure groups spearheading the demand for implementation of ILP in the State on December 17 have accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of misleading the people of the State with his repeated remarks that the ILP was a Central subject, reports The Shillong Times. Interestingly, the Union Minister for Home, Sushilkumar Shinde, had already declared that the ILP issue is a State Subject.
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December - 17 
A goods van driver who went to collect grass from the Government Seed Farm at Munderi, near Edakkara in Malappuram District of Kerala, was injured in an attack by a group believed to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December
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A goods van driver who went to collect grass from the Government Seed Farm at Munderi, near Edakkara in Malappuram District of Kerala, was injured in an attack by a group believed to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on December 17, reports The Hindu. Alikutty Neelambra (48), from Pothukal was stopped by two persons wearing camouflage dress. They reportedly asked him about the Police presence in the area. When he did not give them any information, they hit his head against the goods vehicle several times. Alikutty grappled with them and managed to run for safety. He told the Police that the men he confronted carried two sticks and no firearms. He said two more people were hiding in the jungle nearby when the attack took place. The Police examined the spot of attack, but could not find any trace of the Maoists. Two forest officials on December 16 had confronted a group of armed Maoists during the national tiger estimation at the Kumbalappara tribal colony.
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December - 17 
A pro-ILP group, on December 17, proposed the enactment of the Meghalaya Ownership, Possession and Transfer of Land (Regulation) Bill, 2013 in response to chief minister Mukul Sangma’s invitation to come out with alternative ideas on how to deal with
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A pro-ILP group, on December 17, proposed the enactment of the Meghalaya Ownership, Possession and Transfer of Land (Regulation) Bill, 2013 in response to chief minister Mukul Sangma’s invitation to come out with alternative ideas on how to deal with influx, reports The Telegraph
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December - 17 
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on December 17 met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss the creation of Mon and Patkai Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in the State, reports The Hindu. Mr.
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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on December 17 met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss the creation of Mon and Patkai Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in the State, reports The Hindu. Mr. Tuki, who led a 16-member high-level delegation to New Delhi, also apprised United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, of need to give autonomy to these districts for development, official sources here said. The UPA chairperson assured the delegation that she would expedite the matter, the sources said. He further said that he has conveyed the demands of the people to the Central government, and it would be difficult to get it done within such a short time. In addition, the delegation also expressed its with the Centre over handling of the issues relating to funding by foreign agencies, like Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank adds The Assam Tribune. The Government of India is sitting pretty over the issues in the face of stiff opposition from China, alleged Lok Sabha MP Takam Sanjay. While neighbouring States of Arunachal Pradesh are getting ADB and World Bank funds, Arunachal Pradesh has been deprived of these development funds, he said.
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December - 17 
At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles
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At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police cordoned off the upper belt of the Affan forest area. Sources said that the militant was injured in the gun fight and fled with his colleagues but later succumbed to his injuries. One AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, five hand grenades and one night vision device were recovered from him. Sources said that the militant belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit and no document was recovered from his possession.
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December - 17 
Bastar District Police on December 17 claimed a major success when they arrested a Police-turned-Maoist identified as Korsa Joga about nine months after he joined the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. He fled from a training camp held at Jagargunda Dante
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Bastar District Police on December 17 claimed a major success when they arrested a Police-turned-Maoist identified as Korsa Joga about nine months after he joined the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. He fled from a training camp held at Jagargunda Dantewada District on February 6, 2013 with a SLR rifle, a magazine and sixty rounds of bullets.
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December - 17 
Cyber crime, if left unchecked could snowball into cyber terrorism and paralyse the country, cautioned Amaresh Pujari, Inspector General (IG) Intelligence, Tamil Nadu, The Hindu Business Line reported on December 18. He commented that while Informati
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Cyber crime, if left unchecked could snowball into cyber terrorism and paralyse the country, cautioned Amaresh Pujari, Inspector General (IG) Intelligence, Tamil Nadu, The Hindu Business Line reported on December 18. He commented that while Information Technology has revolutionised the destiny of the nation, it has not been designed for security as much as for interoperability. India has been one of the major contributors to cyber crime, he said and stressed the need for cyber defence. With an annual estimated loss of USD 250 billion, cyber crime presents a dark figure. Further, General Officer Commanding Lieutenant General A.K. Pillai voiced concern over the sudden spurt in cyber crime incidents. Çyber attacks have peaked to over 20,000 last year and defacement of sites hosted in Indian servers rose from 4,700 in 2005 to over 23,000 in 2012.Virus related attacks are also on the rise, he said and stressed the need for public-private partnership for protection of critical information infrastructure.
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December - 17 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on December 17 from different localities under Deo Police Station area of Aurangabad District, reports The Economic Times. Of the five, two - Sushil Kumar Singh and Dara Bhuyan -
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on December 17 from different localities under Deo Police Station area of Aurangabad District, reports The Economic Times. Of the five, two - Sushil Kumar Singh and Dara Bhuyan - were involved in several Maoist activities, Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendera Kumar Sharma said. The other three were identified as Kapil Yadav, Barun Paswan and Subedar Yadav.
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December - 17 
Formal talks between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) slated for December 17 are yet to resume. 15 NSCN-IM leaders led by the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu,on December 17, left Dimapur
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Formal talks between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) slated for December 17 are yet to resume. 15 NSCN-IM leaders led by the outfit’s ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu,on December 17, left Dimapur for New Delhi to join NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah who is already in New Delhi. A source very close to Muivah, said, the leaders have arrived at the national capital this evening and that the formal talks will resume “any day” from now. Meanwhile, an intelligence source in Dimapur informed that the resignation of RS Pandey as the interlocutor has changed the date of the resumption of the talks. It is also speculated that the NSCN-IM is not willing to talk to Union Home Secretary North East in-charge Shambhu Singh.
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December - 17 
Hundreds of activists of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) held a three-hour protest demonstration outside the Rajbhavan in Guwahati on December 17, reports The Sentinel. The Stud
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Hundreds of activists of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) held a three-hour protest demonstration outside the Rajbhavan in Guwahati on December 17, reports The Sentinel. The Student’s body also demanded immediate halt to killings and other acts of violence against civilians by both the Security Forces and terrorist outfits.
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December - 17 
Irrespective of previous resolutions by the Manipur Legislative Assembly reportedly unable to convince the central Government implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) System in Manipur, Joint Committee on ILPS, on December 17, organised a sit-in-protest to
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Irrespective of previous resolutions by the Manipur Legislative Assembly reportedly unable to convince the central Government implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) System in Manipur, Joint Committee on ILPS, on December 17, organised a sit-in-protest to reiterate its demand that the winter session of the State Assembly take concrete measures for the system's introduction in the State at the earliest possible.
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December - 17 
Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda, on December 17 moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case, according to dnaindia.com. Tunda, against whom a supplementary charge sheet was recently filed by the special ce
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Lashkar-e-Toiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda, on December 17 moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case, according to dnaindia.com. Tunda, against whom a supplementary charge sheet was recently filed by the special cell of Delhi Police in connection with the case, moved the bail plea which will come up for hearing before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Bansal on December 20, 2013. Tunda was chargesheeted for offences under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Police had claimed that he was part of the conspiracy which led to two bomb blasts, one in Sadar Bazar and other in Qutab Road here, on October 1, 1997 in which several people were injured.
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December - 17 
Maoists claimed responsibility for killing senior Bastar (Chhattisgarh) journalist Sai Reddy (51), reports The Hindu on December 18. In a statement, the powerful South Regional Committee (SRC) of the Maoists alleged that Reddy closely worked with the
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Maoists claimed responsibility for killing senior Bastar (Chhattisgarh) journalist Sai Reddy (51), reports The Hindu on December 18. In a statement, the powerful South Regional Committee (SRC) of the Maoists alleged that Reddy closely worked with the Police to dislodge the Maoists in south Bastar. SRC ‘secretary’ Ganesh Wike in a statement said Reddy helped the Security Forces (SFs) to strengthen their base in Maoist areas over last several years. He further said “He introduced several young men of Basaguda to Salwa Judum and also played a key role to recruit Special Police Officers (SPO).”
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December - 17 
Nagaland Post reports that Public of Shamator Town in Tuensang District, on December 17, resolved not to allow any underground faction(s) to take shelter/stay in Shamator town and re-affirmed the 2006 resolution. The resolution was made during the ‘p
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Nagaland Post reports that Public of Shamator Town in Tuensang District, on December 17, resolved not to allow any underground faction(s) to take shelter/stay in Shamator town and re-affirmed the 2006 resolution. The resolution was made during the ‘public peace rally’ held at Shamator Town ground, under the aegis of Public Forum Shamator Town (PFST).
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December - 17 
Rashid, leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat (Haryana) module was on December 17 remanded in Police custody till December 21, 2013 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the national capital, report
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Rashid, leader of Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) Mewat (Haryana) module was on December 17 remanded in Police custody till December 21, 2013 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of conspiracy to carry out terror strikes in the national capital, reports Zee News. According to Police, Pakistan-based handlers of Rashid had given him the task of creating network in the region and also to recruit people for carrying out blasts in the National Capital Region (NCR). They also said Rashid has been associated with LeT for over 10 years and had undergone training in Pakistan.
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December - 17 
Registrar General of India (RGI) has fixed three years as the time limit, from December 5 this year, for updating the National Register of Citizens 1950, in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarm
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Registrar General of India (RGI) has fixed three years as the time limit, from December 5 this year, for updating the National Register of Citizens 1950, in the State, reports The Assam Tribune. Assam Accord Implementation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the State Assembly on December 17 that the Supreme Court has asked the State Government to follow its own guidelines prepared for the purpose of updating the NRC. By this time, the State Government has appointed the NRC Commissioner and constituted the NRC cells in the districts for the purpose of updating the document. After notifying the updating process on December 5, the Centre released INR 250 million to constitute a State project management unit for the purpose. The Assam government will set up National Register of Citizens (NRC) cells in all District headquarters in the state to update the register adds The Telegraph.
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December - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker in Bhinbudh forest of Munger District on December 17, reports PTI. The ammunition included 20 live ammunition, 10 used amm
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker in Bhinbudh forest of Munger District on December 17, reports PTI. The ammunition included 20 live ammunition, 10 used ammunition, magazine of an Insas rifle, besides Maoist literature, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Naveen Kumar Jha.
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December - 17 
The cyber Police station IN Jaipur (Rajasthan) on December 17 neutralised a Pakistan-based racket involved in cheating people and arrested three persons including one Pakistani national who allegedly duped a Jaipur-based man of INR 187,000, reports T
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The cyber Police station IN Jaipur (Rajasthan) on December 17 neutralised a Pakistan-based racket involved in cheating people and arrested three persons including one Pakistani national who allegedly duped a Jaipur-based man of INR 187,000, reports The Times of India. In preliminary interrogation, it was found that they used to work for one Darshan Sohail, a native of Punjab in Pakistan. We also seized a Pakistani passport and other documents from the Pakistani national. More than 50 ATM cards, fake PIN numbers, cheque book and other documents were also seized," said Sharat Kaviraj, Superintendent of Police (SP).
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December - 17 
The Home Ministry told a parliamentary panel that although it would like to have an enhanced budget for internal security on the scale of China, India is constrained by its commitment to social welfare and development reported Economic Times on Decem
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The Home Ministry told a parliamentary panel that although it would like to have an enhanced budget for internal security on the scale of China, India is constrained by its commitment to social welfare and development reported Economic Times on December 18. China spends about $123 billion on internal security and $119 billion on defence annually, the ministry told the panel. "The committee understands that China has a bigger economy than India as India's GDP is about one-fourth of China, but as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China's budget for internal security," the panel has noted in a report tabled in Parliament. The panel has recommended higher allocation to the ministry keeping in view the fact that India is facing internal security disturbances on several counts. The ministry told the panel that the internal security challenges in India were "much more complex" than in China due to various factors such as regional conflicts, religious fundamentalism, insurgency in different parts of the country, Jehadi terrorism, continued militancy in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and activities of anti-India forces across the borders.
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December - 17 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 17 blocked the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan page on a social networking site as it was "dangerous and sensitive and against national interests", reports The Times of India. The page, created in Se
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on December 17 blocked the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan page on a social networking site as it was "dangerous and sensitive and against national interests", reports The Times of India. The page, created in September, spoke about the killing of Muslims in India, a fight for free Kashmir and formation of a separate state, Khalistan. The Union Home Ministry is being briefed about the developments. The Facebook page could be a hoax, officials said. Its title was designed on the pattern of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned outfit. ATS chief Rakesh Maria said, "We are making all efforts to find out the truth." The page spoke about atrocities against Muslims. "We have blocked the page and are conducting investigations," said Amitesh Kumar, additional commissioner of Police, ATS. The page had 102 likes and most visitors were aged 18 to 24. It displayed videos about Kashmir and had comments like 'We want a free Kashmir'. The photo of a masked gunman has been displayed on the page, with Ghazwa-e-Hind (fight in India) written over it. Ghazwa-e-Hind has been mentioned in Islamic history as one of the last battles that would involve Muslims.
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December - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that annoyed over the arrest of a Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) cadre Tengseng T Sangma, who was coming home for Christmas, the ANVC-B ‘Publicity Secretary’, Doang Shira in a statement issued on December 17 said, ” Muk
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The Shillong Times reports that annoyed over the arrest of a Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) cadre Tengseng T Sangma, who was coming home for Christmas, the ANVC-B ‘Publicity Secretary’, Doang Shira in a statement issued on December 17 said, ” Mukul Sangma must remember what we did for him instead of making us targets”. However, the rebel leader did not elaborate on what the militant group did for the Chief Minister. The ANVC-B leader said that there is a desperate attempt by the State Government to wipe out ANVC-B cadres before the upcoming elections so that the ANVC-B is finished off and the Congress gets majority.
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December - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that despite the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge administration and operation, GHP Raju, has dismissed the idea of involving the Army in counter insurgency op
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The Shillong Times reports that despite the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge administration and operation, GHP Raju, has dismissed the idea of involving the Army in counter insurgency operations. Speaking to The Shillong Times on December 18, Raju said, “I am totally against the move (to involve the Army in counter insurgency operations) which will only result in human rights violation and lead to a total mess.” Recalling that previous Army operations against the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) had not paid dividends, Raju said any future army operations would also fail to yield results as far as tackling the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is concerned. The IGP asserted that with the help of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Central Government, the State Police will win the war against militants operating in Garo Hills.
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December - 17 
The Telegraph reports that a schoolgirl was killed and 17 others injured in a bomb explosion near Amolapatty railway crossing along National Highway 37 in Dibrugarh town on December 17. The victim has been identified as Purnima Rajak (14) a Class X s
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The Telegraph reports that a schoolgirl was killed and 17 others injured in a bomb explosion near Amolapatty railway crossing along National Highway 37 in Dibrugarh town on December 17. The victim has been identified as Purnima Rajak (14) a Class X student. The injured have been identified as Bhairon Shah, Dalim Shah, Paramananda Yadav, Kishor Roy, Babu Das, Shahnawaj Hussain, Ankit Jalan, Sariful Hussain, Abdul Karim, Khursid Ali, Kamal Gupta, Bikki Rabidas, Hira Ballav Deka, Rashmi Roy, Altaf Hussain and Tutu Ahmed. One of the injured persons is yet to be identified. Police said investigations were on to find out the nature of the blast and have not ruled out the hand of militant outfits like United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) or Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists).
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December - 17 
The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has sanctioned three more battalions of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), which had earned appreciation for Policing during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and elections in many States apart from dealing with insurgency in Tri
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The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has sanctioned three more battalions of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), which had earned appreciation for Policing during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and elections in many States apart from dealing with insurgency in Tripura, reports The Sentinel. Officials in Agartala on December 17 said, “Responding to the state government’s demand, the Union Home Ministry has sanctioned rising of three more TSR battalions. All three battalions would be India Reserve battalions,” State Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar Panda told reporters. With this approval, the total number of TSR battalions goes up to 15, including 12 India Reserve battalions. The India Reserve battalions can be deployed anywhere in the country by the MHA.
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December - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Joga Naresh Markam (28) and Fagni Mandavi (35), surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District on December 17, reports The Times of India. District Superinten
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, identified as Joga Naresh Markam (28) and Fagni Mandavi (35), surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District on December 17, reports The Times of India. District Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Markam, said Markam belonged to a Maoist troop in Bijapur District (Chhattisgarh). The SP Narayanpur added that the duo surrendered individually as they were tired of the high-handedness of ‘senior commanders’ which forced them to flee the camp. They also alleged that the Maoists of lower ranks were exploited.
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December - 18 
A 39-year-old Indian-American, Balwinder Singh aka Jhajj aka Happy aka Possi, who received asylum in the US, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups Babbar Khal
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A 39-year-old Indian-American, Balwinder Singh aka Jhajj aka Happy aka Possi, who received asylum in the US, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) planning terrorist attacks in India on December 18, reports Hindustan Times. The FBI arrested Singh on charges of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to murder or otherwise harm persons in a foreign country and other lesser counts involving immigration records. FBI Special Agent in-charge Laura Bucheit said, "After an extensive investigation, the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of Northern Nevada has disrupted an individual's involvement in facilitation activities in support of a foreign terrorist organisation, targeting an ally of the US”. He is scheduled to appear before a US Magistrate Judge on December 20 for an initial appearance and arraignment.
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December - 18 
A private company has refused to take up electrification work in some Jharkhand villages following threat from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Energy Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh said, reports IBN Live on December 19. The agency has g
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A private company has refused to take up electrification work in some Jharkhand villages following threat from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Energy Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh said, reports IBN Live on December 19. The agency has given in writing refusing to take up the work following the threat and the Government would look into how it could be taken up, Singh said told the Assembly. Following the refusal, electrification work has been affected in 657 villages in Latehar, Palamau and Garhwa Districts, he said.
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December - 18 
Adivasi National Convention Committee on December 18 iterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community in Assam at a convention here with a “poll boycott” warning to Dispur, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 10,000 protesters thronged
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Adivasi National Convention Committee on December 18 iterated its demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the community in Assam at a convention here with a “poll boycott” warning to Dispur, reports The Telegraph. Nearly 10,000 protesters thronged the streets here shouting slogans of “No ST No Vote” before assembling at the District Library, the venue of the convention.
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December - 18 
ANVC-B alleged one of their cadres was arrested by State Police at Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. “Freedom of our cadres is forcefully being snatched by state Police, we do not have freedom in our own land, we ca
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ANVC-B alleged one of their cadres was arrested by State Police at Mendipathar in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. “Freedom of our cadres is forcefully being snatched by state Police, we do not have freedom in our own land, we cannot move about anywhere anymore. This festive season will see many of our cadres behind cell. Our patience is being tested and frustrated,” ANVC-B ‘leader’ Rangdo Marak said.The ANVC-B accused the State Government of intentionally provoking them and having no idea things can get real ugly if the outfit lose control of its cadres. Rangdo Marak warned the State Government to stop hunt when things are still in control for peace sake and if things go out of hand ANVC-B need not be held responsible.
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Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home Atuwa Munda, said the government would intensify operations against ULFA-I, which “wants to derail the peace process with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Ulfa, in the Upper Assam Districts”, reports The Telegraph. Atu
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Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home Atuwa Munda, said the government would intensify operations against ULFA-I, which “wants to derail the peace process with the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led Ulfa, in the Upper Assam Districts”, reports The Telegraph. Atuwa Munda was sent to Dibrugarh on December 18 by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to take stock of the situation, following the December 17 bomb blast.
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December - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres planted a bomb at a petrol pump in Kolibira area of Simdega District on December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres planted a bomb at a petrol pump in Kolibira area of Simdega District on December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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December - 18 
Crime data or information maintained by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) revealed that 2,464 cases of crime such as hacking and others were registered during 2012, Milind Deora, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, said
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Crime data or information maintained by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) revealed that 2,464 cases of crime such as hacking and others were registered during 2012, Milind Deora, Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, said on December 18, reports Zee News. “749 persons were arrested for committing such offences during 2012,” he said. There were 589 cases under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, of obscene publications or transmission in electronic form during 2012 wherein 497 persons were arrested. “In addition, 259 cases of cheating through cyber forgery and 118 cases of cyber frauds were registered under Indian Penal Code provisions. Further, as per the information provided by Reserve Bank of India 6,034 frauds involving credit, ATM or debit cards were reported in 2013,” Deora said. To prevent frauds by social networking and matrimonial sites, the government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011 under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
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December - 18 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha on December 18 that there have been 196 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir this year till December 15 and all were taken up with Pakistan, reports IANSLive. Anto
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha on December 18 that there have been 196 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir this year till December 15 and all were taken up with Pakistan, reports IANSLive. Antony told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply that there were 93 ceasefire violations along the LoC by Pakistan in 2012. "All violations of ceasefire are taken up with the Pakistan military authorities at the appropriate level through established mechanism of hotline messages, flag meetings as well as weekly talks between the DGMOs (Director Generals of Military Operations) of India and Pakistan," Antony said.
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December - 18 
Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rana Bhuyan on December 18 said that the blast was carried out by ULFA-I at the behest of its ‘publicity secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia, reports Times of India. "We have specific intelligence inputs that the ex
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Dibrugarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rana Bhuyan on December 18 said that the blast was carried out by ULFA-I at the behest of its ‘publicity secretary’ Arunodoy Dohotia, reports Times of India. "We have specific intelligence inputs that the explosion was carried out under the direction of Arunoday Dohotia. We've picked up several suspects from various parts of the district who are being interrogated. Although no arrests were made till this evening, we've got some valuable leads," said Bhuyan.
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December - 18 
Encouraged by the wide acceptance of their earlier album, the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is now coming up with its new Christmas Album ‘Juta Gital’ (New Shoe), reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued on D
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Encouraged by the wide acceptance of their earlier album, the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is now coming up with its new Christmas Album ‘Juta Gital’ (New Shoe), reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued on December 18, ANVC-B leader Doang Shira said that the album will be a gift to the people this Christmas. He asserted that ANVC-B songs have made a big impact in the minds of young people and the songs have strong messages with unique improvisation which have made a big impact among the young and old alike, specially the Youths. He said that though ANVC-B is a part of the “Peace Pact” but Government treats them like rebels and outlaws.
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December - 18 
Gauhati High Court on December 18 sent notices to both the Centre and the State Government to clarify their stand on the alleged fake encounter of two school students at Runikhata in Chirang district on December 11, reports Times of India.
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Gauhati High Court on December 18 sent notices to both the Centre and the State Government to clarify their stand on the alleged fake encounter of two school students at Runikhata in Chirang district on December 11, reports Times of India.
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December - 18 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I) on December 18 denied its involvement in the December 17 evening’s bomb blast in Dibrugarh city in which a teenage girl was killed and 17 others injured, reports Times of India. In a s
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I) on December 18 denied its involvement in the December 17 evening’s bomb blast in Dibrugarh city in which a teenage girl was killed and 17 others injured, reports Times of India. In a statement e-mailed to the media here, ULFA-I stated that the blast in Dibrugarh city was a handiwork of ‘agents’ of Assam police which have set a goal to finish off ULFA-I within six months. The ULFA-I claimed that such agents are engaged by the police to carry out subversions to tarnish the image of the outfit and later these agents are shown to surrender before the police in stage-managed surrender ceremony.
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December - 18 
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has warned that it will eliminate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi if he becomes Prime Minister of India, Zee News reported on December 19. According to reports, JeM's Pakistan-based ‘founder’ Maulana Masood Azhar has issue
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Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has warned that it will eliminate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi if he becomes Prime Minister of India, Zee News reported on December 19. According to reports, JeM's Pakistan-based ‘founder’ Maulana Masood Azhar has issued this warning in the outfit's online weekly magazine al-Qalam. Besides JeM founder Massod Azhar, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) ‘chief’ Mohammad Hafiz Saeed has also issued similar threats to Modi. In the same article published in al-Qalam, the JuD chief says, "Muslims can never forget that BJP made Modi its PM candidate despite the accusations against the Gujarat Chief Minister for complicity in communal riots in Ahmadabad.”
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December - 18 
Maoists torched a vehicle at Ranchi-Khuti National Highway (NH) on early December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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Maoists torched a vehicle at Ranchi-Khuti National Highway (NH) on early December 18, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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December - 18 
No militant could infiltrate into Kashmir valley through Keran sector in September and October, 2013 during the gunfight that had broken out between them and Army when they had tried to sneak into the state from Pakistani side, Parliament was informe
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No militant could infiltrate into Kashmir valley through Keran sector in September and October, 2013 during the gunfight that had broken out between them and Army when they had tried to sneak into the state from Pakistani side, Parliament was informed by Defence Minister, A.K. Anthony, according to The Times of India. 11 militants were killed in Keran sector this year and 28 in total were eliminated in various sectors of the state as Army foiled their infiltration attempts, he said. Giving details of the number of infiltrating militants killed by Army in various sectors of the valley during the year, he said three of them were killed in Naugam (Doda District), one in Gurez (Bandipora District), four in Machhal (Kupwara District) and five in Tangdhar (Kupwara District). Three were killed in Bhimber Gali (Rajouri District) and one of them was killed in Poonch sector (Poonch District), both of which come under Jammu division, Antony said.
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December - 18 
October 30 serial blast key accused and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) ‘Chairman’, Ranjan Daimary, who released in June 21 on a conditional bail for six months to initiate peace talks with the government, was granted interim bail for anothe
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October 30 serial blast key accused and Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) ‘Chairman’, Ranjan Daimary, who released in June 21 on a conditional bail for six months to initiate peace talks with the government, was granted interim bail for another month, reports Times of India. The six month's interim bail was supposed to expire on December 18. The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court here that heard Daimary's plea for an absolute bail on December 16 also directed the Government to reply on the matter soon.
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December - 18 
On December 18, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,300 was seized from a person and his assistant at Aravankadu in Nilgiris District, reports Zee News. The two were arrested and produced before a magistrate at Rasipuram, who
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On December 18, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,300 was seized from a person and his assistant at Aravankadu in Nilgiris District, reports Zee News. The two were arrested and produced before a magistrate at Rasipuram, who remanded them to 15 days custody.
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December - 18 
On December 18, Varanasi District Police issued an advisory to all hotels and guesthouses and asked the staff to be on alert to prevent any destructive design by subversive elements, reports The Times of India. The city, a prime target of terrorists
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On December 18, Varanasi District Police issued an advisory to all hotels and guesthouses and asked the staff to be on alert to prevent any destructive design by subversive elements, reports The Times of India. The city, a prime target of terrorists since 2005, has witnessed several bomb blasts in the past at different places, including Sankatmochan Temple, Cantonment railway station, Kutchery and Dashashwamedh and Shitala ghats. SSP Rajesh D. Modak said, "To identify such elements, hotel managements have been asked to seek identity proof and photo of a visitor or guest before accommodating them. They were also asked to ensure installation of CCTV cameras in hotels and guesthouses. Besides, information about guides, auto drivers and rickshaw pullers, who bring the guests, should also be maintained properly in the register.”
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December - 18 
One of the masterminds of the Inter Factional Conflicts (IFC) between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) combine during the last two years in Tamenglong District,
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One of the masterminds of the Inter Factional Conflicts (IFC) between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) combine during the last two years in Tamenglong District, identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Timothy Kamei has been arrested by troops operating under Red Shield Division during a search operation in Lukhambi, Noney area in Tamenglong District on December 18. One 7.65 mm USA made automatic Pistol with magazine and large quantity of ammunition were recovered from his possession. Timothy joined the NSCN-IM in January 2005 and was involved in last few IFCs with NSCN-K and ZUF in the areas of Haochong, Ijerong and Haochongpung, he had also led the NSCN-IM cadres in the recent IFC on November 26 at Haochongpung where one cadre of ZUF was injured.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three extortionists, Hamsen Ardao, Sanjib Langthasa and Manu Ghatowar, from a forest area of Hasan village in Langting of Dima Hasao District on December 18, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol, two magaz
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three extortionists, Hamsen Ardao, Sanjib Langthasa and Manu Ghatowar, from a forest area of Hasan village in Langting of Dima Hasao District on December 18, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a .9 mm pistol, two magazines, twelve rounds of live ammunition and some demand notes from their possession. Police said that this three have been demanding extortion money from the businessman of the area in the name of Action faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-A).
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December - 18 
The families of two school students, who were killed in an alleged ‘fake encounter’ with SFs in Chirang district, on December 18 moved Gauhati High Court seeking a high-level probe into the incident, reports The Telegraph. The petitioners’ advocate,
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The families of two school students, who were killed in an alleged ‘fake encounter’ with SFs in Chirang district, on December 18 moved Gauhati High Court seeking a high-level probe into the incident, reports The Telegraph. The petitioners’ advocate, Bijon Mahajan, told the newspaper that they have sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a high court-monitored investigation by a special investigation team of Police. Two students, identified asJeremiya and Pranjit, were killed while another Nikodim was injured during an encounter with the SFs on December 11. The SFs have claimed that they were militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), while the residents of that area said they were innocent and killed in a fake encounter.
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December - 18 
The Maharashtra Government had sent a proposal to Nagpur collector for setting up a helipad at Government Medical College (GMC) for treating Police and armed forces personnel who get injured in encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Mao
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The Maharashtra Government had sent a proposal to Nagpur collector for setting up a helipad at Government Medical College (GMC) for treating Police and armed forces personnel who get injured in encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gadchiroli, reports The Times of India on December 19. Medical Education Minister Dr. Vijaykumar Gavit confirmed this development on December 18.
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December - 18 
The Sangai Express reports on December 19 that based on specific intelligence regarding desertion of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadres from New Senam Camp (Myanmar) and their likely through Indo- My
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The Sangai Express reports on December 19 that based on specific intelligence regarding desertion of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadres from New Senam Camp (Myanmar) and their likely through Indo- Myanmar International Border, ambushes were laid in the intervening nights of December 15 and16 by troops of Red Shield Division which led to arrests of five PREPAK-Pro militants including three females cadres of Senam Camp in combat fatigue in the area of Border Pillar 45 of International Border. The cadres have been identified as H Sagar (M), Sapam Nanao alias Tomthin Nganba, N Sangeeta alias Chumthang Leima, Deephea alias Irom and Khijal alias Mataroi. Two Pistols with six live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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December - 18 
Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) – a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist - have been found to have offered a helping hand to villagers in Palamu District to construct a road and undertake other developmental initiatives, in an effort to restore normalcy
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Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) – a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist - have been found to have offered a helping hand to villagers in Palamu District to construct a road and undertake other developmental initiatives, in an effort to restore normalcy in the area, reports truthdive.com quoting ANI.
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December - 18 
Two kids were severely injured in a landmine blast laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kongera village in Narayanpur District on December 18, reports The Times of India. The landmines laid by Maoists to attack security personnel w
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Two kids were severely injured in a landmine blast laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kongera village in Narayanpur District on December 18, reports The Times of India. The landmines laid by Maoists to attack security personnel went off when Kumari Radha (3), and Ramu Salam (3), stepped on it while playing and sustained burns on their faces.
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December - 19 
15 Maoists detained a Government bus at Telrai in Malkangiri District on December 19, where they had set ablaze a private bus on December 11, reports The Hindu. Maoists stopped the bus to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicl
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15 Maoists detained a Government bus at Telrai in Malkangiri District on December 19, where they had set ablaze a private bus on December 11, reports The Hindu. Maoists stopped the bus to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle. They checked the luggage of passengers for over 20 minutes.
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December - 19 
18-Assam Rifles (AR) on December 19 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Atong alias Totong, in Phanjang village near Jalukie in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. 18-AR recover
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18-Assam Rifles (AR) on December 19 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘captain’ Atong alias Totong, in Phanjang village near Jalukie in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. 18-AR recovered an un-licensed 12 bore gun, live ammunition, incriminating documents and extortion notes.
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December - 19 
A group of heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, said to be members of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), raided the makeshift premises of a road construction company near Nepa village under Tekari Police Stati
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A group of heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, said to be members of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), raided the makeshift premises of a road construction company near Nepa village under Tekari Police Station area of Gaya District on December 19 midnight, reports The Times of India. The Maoists ordered the construction workers sleeping at the site to move to safer positions and torched the vehicles including dumpers and pay loaders. The Maoists also raised revolutionary slogans and warned the construction company owners against future violation of the 'levy' (protection money) demand made by them. The Police suspected the involvement of Chandan, alleged to be a hardcore Maoist of the area in the torching of the vehicles.
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December - 19 
A gunfight was reported between the cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-United (KRA-U) and Kuki National Front-President faction (KNF-P) at Khongjang village of Sapermaina in Senapati District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was
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A gunfight was reported between the cadres of Kuki Revolutionary Army-United (KRA-U) and Kuki National Front-President faction (KNF-P) at Khongjang village of Sapermaina in Senapati District on December 19, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty was reported in the clash.
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December - 19 
A joint operation conducted by Hazaribagh and Bokaro District Police has led to the arrest of three hardcore Naxal-(Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operatives on December 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik, who himself is
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A joint operation conducted by Hazaribagh and Bokaro District Police has led to the arrest of three hardcore Naxal-(Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operatives on December 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik, who himself is interrogating those arrested men belonging to Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) said they have given valuable information which can prove crucial in the success of operation against the LWEs.
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December - 19 
A section of the Breakaway faction of the ANVC today indicated that it would walk out of the “peace pact”, following what the outfit describes as the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres, reports The Telegraph on December 20.
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A section of the Breakaway faction of the ANVC today indicated that it would walk out of the “peace pact”, following what the outfit describes as the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres, reports The Telegraph on December 20.
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December - 19 
After torching two buses within a week in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a public bus plying in the District on December 19 to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle, r
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After torching two buses within a week in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped a public bus plying in the District on December 19 to check whether security personnel were travelling in the vehicle, reports The Hindu. Over 15 Maoists detained a government bus at Telrai, where they had torched a private bus on December 11. They checked the luggage of the passengers for over 20 minutes before asking them to get down.
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December - 19 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on December 19 strongly protested against the tabling of the land swap agreement with Bangladesh in the Parliament, reports The Assam Tribune. Effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi w
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on December 19 strongly protested against the tabling of the land swap agreement with Bangladesh in the Parliament, reports The Assam Tribune. Effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi were burnt near the Gauhati High Court here amidst slogans against the Centre and the State Government.
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December - 19 
AR arrested five militants, three from KNF-P and two of KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol with magazine and live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine and live ammunition, one .22 Rifle with magazine and live rounds
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AR arrested five militants, three from KNF-P and two of KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol with magazine and live rounds, one 7.65 mm pistol with magazine and live ammunition, one .22 Rifle with magazine and live rounds, two Chinese hand grenades, one No.36 hand grenade and one mine. The KNF-P trio was identified as Tarzan (26), Cavandish (26) and Lunpimang Kipgen (18) and KRA-U cadres as ‘Sergent’ Gogou Chongloi (24) and Dehkholal (38).
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December - 19 
Army has stepped up operations against IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, while simultaneously mobilizing its humanitarian services in Udalguri - an insurgency affected district bordering Bhutan, repor
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Army has stepped up operations against IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, while simultaneously mobilizing its humanitarian services in Udalguri - an insurgency affected district bordering Bhutan, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 19 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 19 sought the help of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chairman, Hagrama Mohilary in maintaining law and order in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which has seen widespread protests against
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 19 sought the help of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chairman, Hagrama Mohilary in maintaining law and order in the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which has seen widespread protests against rise in extortion, abduction and killings of late, reports The Telegraph. Dispur has asked the BTC, which governs BTAD, to mobilise community participation, particularly of non-Bodo communities, in maintaining order. Senior BPF member Chandan Brahma told that the BPF-led BTC is an elected set-up (the first BTC election was held in 2005) and it is taking steps to maintain peace. “It will help a great deal if our proposal for creation of around 40 additional police stations and outposts is cleared soon. BTC is a new set-up. Once we have the infrastructure and manpower, both security and development issues can be tackled more effectively,” he said.
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December - 19 
Formal talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM have been delayed because of the sudden resignation of the Centre’s interlocutor, R.S. Pandey, reports The Telegraph on December 20. An NSCN-IM insider said the formal meeting between the Centre and the
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Formal talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM have been delayed because of the sudden resignation of the Centre’s interlocutor, R.S. Pandey, reports The Telegraph on December 20. An NSCN-IM insider said the formal meeting between the Centre and the NSCN-IM, led by ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah, tentatively fixed on December 17, could not be held as R.S. Pandey, who was also a former Chief Secretary of Nagaland, resigned. Pandey has recently joined the BJP to contest the next Lok Sabha elections. The source said R.K. Singh, former Union Home Secretary, is likely to replace Pandey as the Centre’s interlocutor. The NSCN-IM source said the delegation would return to Nagaland until the Centre appoints the Prime Minister’s emissary to the Naga peace process. “There may not be any formal talks as of now because of the resignation of R.S. Pandey,” the source said.
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December - 19 
Former civic Police constable, Dilip Pramanik, an active member of Jungalmahal Unnayan Birodhi Protirodh Committee (Committee against Anti-Jungalmahal Development Forces) that is backed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was injured on December 19 when
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Former civic Police constable, Dilip Pramanik, an active member of Jungalmahal Unnayan Birodhi Protirodh Committee (Committee against Anti-Jungalmahal Development Forces) that is backed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was injured on December 19 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres tried to abduct him from Tilai village under Balampur Police Station area in Purulia District, reports The Times of India. He was rescued by fellow villagers who chased the Maoists while they were taking him away. Dilip was found tied to a tree near the Kherua-Tilai Road.
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Hyyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12–hour shutdown on December 23 (6 am to 6 pm) to pressurize the State Government to release all the arrested activists during the Inner Line permit (ILP) unrest, reports The Sentinel. Termi
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Hyyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12–hour shutdown on December 23 (6 am to 6 pm) to pressurize the State Government to release all the arrested activists during the Inner Line permit (ILP) unrest, reports The Sentinel. Terming the arrested activists as political prisoners, HNLC Publicity ‘Secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw in a release issued on December 19 evening said, “This was a collective decision of the Central command to put pressure on the State Government to ‘immediately and unconditionally release the arrested political prisoners and detainees”.
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December - 19 
Indian Army on December 19 fired in Gulmarg Sector of Baramula District after they noticed suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army observed movement of few suspects inside Indian Territory i
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Indian Army on December 19 fired in Gulmarg Sector of Baramula District after they noticed suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC), reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Army observed movement of few suspects inside Indian Territory in Sultanpore Kandi area behind Budapathri near the LoC during an ambush that was laid by Army to counter-infiltration.
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December - 19 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on December 19 warned mainstream political workers and sarpanches of dire consequences if they fail to resign within a week, reports The Times of India. "Whether affiliated with National Conference, PDP, Congress or BJP or plann
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on December 19 warned mainstream political workers and sarpanches of dire consequences if they fail to resign within a week, reports The Times of India. "Whether affiliated with National Conference, PDP, Congress or BJP or planning to vote in their favour (during the forthcoming elections), they should immediately snap their ties with them," LeT said in posters pasted at Gawkadal and adjoining areas in the heart of the Srinagar city. The hand-written posters in Urdu, carrying the stamp of District Commander, Srinagar, Nawab Gaznavi and another name, Yaseen Kashmiri, asked sarpanches and political workers to tender their resignations within one week through newspapers or mosques or prepare for serious consequences.
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December - 19 
NDFB-IKS questioned if the State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi can speak on the creation of independent Bodoland on the floor of Assembly if he is really concerned for the issue of NDFB, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Speaker’ of the N
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NDFB-IKS questioned if the State Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi can speak on the creation of independent Bodoland on the floor of Assembly if he is really concerned for the issue of NDFB, reports The Sentinel. In a press statement, the ‘Speaker’ of the NDFB-IKS, BR Ferengga said the political speech of the Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi about peace talk with the NDFB is just showing ‘crocodile’s tear’ in front of the Assembly members. The NDFB is also representative of the Bodo Nation. “We are also ready to talk for political solution because we are not against peace. Also, we don’t want our nation to vanish in the name of peace talk by surrendering our principles and ideology to the enemy”. He questioned whether the CM of Assam is able to talk for the independent of the Bodo Nation and if he could take the agenda in the Assembly of independent Bodoland and resolve the matter.
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December - 19 
NSCN-IM rebutted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s statement that the outfit has compromised integration and sovereignty, reports The Telegraph. Joint secretary in the MHA Shambhu Singh said the outfit had dropped the demand of integration a
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NSCN-IM rebutted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)’s statement that the outfit has compromised integration and sovereignty, reports The Telegraph. Joint secretary in the MHA Shambhu Singh said the outfit had dropped the demand of integration and sovereignty and that the ongoing peace process has not gone as expected. The outfit, however, had rubbished Singh’s statement and claimed that the peace process was heading in the right direction. The outfit said after consultation with various constitutional experts from different parts of the world, keeping in mind the global political and economic scenarios, understanding and appreciating the difficulties of India, and also keeping in mind the historical and political rights of the Nagas, a workable draft proposal was formulated and submitted to the Centre. At present, the outfit said it is awaiting the reply from the Centre. “We have come this far in our struggle for self-determination and I believe we are close but the battle is not yet won and we still have miles to go. Our movement has always been a people-based one and it will continue to be so,” Swu said in his Christmas greetings to the people
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December - 19 
Pakistani troops on December 19 resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) at Manayari post in Hira Nagar Sector of Samba District injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Sub-inspector Jitender Singh, re
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Pakistani troops on December 19 resorted to ceasefire violation along the International Border (IB) at Manayari post in Hira Nagar Sector of Samba District injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) officer, identified as Sub-inspector Jitender Singh, reports Deccan Herald.
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December - 19 
Police have picked up one person, identified as Arunabh Chetia of number 2 Dhamangaon in Tingkhong block in Dibrugarh District, for his alleged involvement with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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Police have picked up one person, identified as Arunabh Chetia of number 2 Dhamangaon in Tingkhong block in Dibrugarh District, for his alleged involvement with Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports The Telegraph.
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December - 19 
President Pranab Mukherjee while delivering the annual endowment lecture of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in New Delhi on December 19 termed the violent Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) movement as a "serious threat" to the country's peace and security
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President Pranab Mukherjee while delivering the annual endowment lecture of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in New Delhi on December 19 termed the violent Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) movement as a "serious threat" to the country's peace and security and called upon Security Forces (SFs) to effectively counter this challenge, reports The Economic Times. He said "The challenges to our security can come from many sources. We have to fight against terrorism that receives support from outside our country. Both state and non-state actors inimical to the nation are continuously engaged to destabilise India. The Left Wing Extremism is also another serious threat to social peace and harmony".
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December - 19 
Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, former Governor of Meghalaya has expressed utter astonishment on bandh culture in the region in general and BTAD area in particular. In an interview with the media persons at his Gossaigaon residence on December 19, RS Moos
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Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, former Governor of Meghalaya has expressed utter astonishment on bandh culture in the region in general and BTAD area in particular. In an interview with the media persons at his Gossaigaon residence on December 19, RS Mooshahary has made an appeal to all section of people as well all organizations not to call any bandh in the Northeast especially in Assam which has adversely affected the public lives and the economy of the nation, he said. Terming the state of Assam, BTAD in particular as the land of highest bandh in India, Mooshahary said that frequent bandh call given by different organizations have disrupted the development of the area. It has also hurt the educational environment of the State, he added.
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December - 19 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘deputy platoon commander’ and four couples, surrendered before Gadchiroli Police on December 19, reports The Indian Express. The surrender was formalised at a programme presided ov
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘deputy platoon commander’ and four couples, surrendered before Gadchiroli Police on December 19, reports The Indian Express. The surrender was formalised at a programme presided over by the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Ahmed Javed. "They generally spoke about disillusionment with the Naxal movement, the poor quality of life in the jungles and the couples not being allowed to mix or marry," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haq. Aged between 19 and 32 years, they had spent between two to eight years in the movement as Dalam (armed squad) members.
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December - 19 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 19 arrested one Bangladeshi national, Shabuj Mallik while he was trying to illegally sneak past the border with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,50,000 in 24 Paraganas North District, reports In
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 19 arrested one Bangladeshi national, Shabuj Mallik while he was trying to illegally sneak past the border with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 1,50,000 in 24 Paraganas North District, reports India Blooms. He was in the process to carry the consignment from Bangladesh to India side.
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December - 19 
The Centre has confirmed reports that the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to establish organisational bases in the North-east to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements, reports The
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The Centre has confirmed reports that the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to establish organisational bases in the North-east to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements, reports The Assam Tribune. The CPI-Maoists has developed close ties with the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and the People Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur. Both the outfits have agreed upon mutual cooperation in the areas of training, funding and supply of arms and ammunition, revealed Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramachandran in reply to a question by Kabindra Purkayastha. The Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the CPI-Maoist is currently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and has been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortions from local villagers, Ramachandran said. The UALC has also been engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for outfits in Assam. These cadres have been utilised in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam. In this backdrop, the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border has emerged as other theatre of Maoists activities. The outfit is also establishing separate channels in the North-east, particularly in Nagaland for procurement of ammunition, the Minister revealed.
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December - 19 
The investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plot to attack Hindu elements that led to the framing of charges against 12 Muslim youths from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra has reached a dead end as eight more wanted persons, incl
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The investigation into an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plot to attack Hindu elements that led to the framing of charges against 12 Muslim youths from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra has reached a dead end as eight more wanted persons, including several with links to an older generation of terrorist incidents in India, are based abroad, Indian Express reported on December 20. The authorities have issued Interpol Red Corner Notices for the arrest of the eight. An Interpol notice is also likely to be issued against a ninth missing person, identified only as Motu Doctor, when the National Investigating Agency (NIA) identifies him in the course of a supplementary chargesheet to be filed in a couple of months. Among the eight persons wanted in the Bangalore case is a man referred to by some of the accused as Professor who has been identified in the NIA chargesheet as Farhatullah Ghori, also an accused in the 2003 attack on the Akshardham Temple. Sources said he was in Pakistan and was a key link to extremist outfits there. Another wanted person is Mohammed Bhai alias Abdul Bari alias Abu Hamza, who is the main accused in a blast outside the Dilsukhnagar Sai Baba temple in Hyderabad in 2002 that killed two. He is in Saudi Arabia and is linked to the creation of the Muslim Defence Force in Tamil Nadu, a precursor to the emergence of the Al Ummah. Bari's brother Furkhan Bhai, Osman bin Siddiqui alias Abu Hanzala, an alleged financier of LeT networks in India, and Asad Khan alias Abu Sufiyan, who has a terrorist case record in Hyderabad, are the other wanted persons. They are from an older generation of alleged terrorists. The three others against whom Red Corner Notices have been issued are Abdul Majed, the youngest brother of Abdul Shahed, an LeT linked terrorist killed in Karachi in 2007, Usmane Ghane, a doctor and Mohammed Shahed Faisal, an engineer. Sources said dentist Imran Ahmed, who was arrested recently in the conspiracy case following his return from Saudi Arabia, had confirmed that the persons against whom Interpol notices have been issued were part of a group that frequently met in Saudi to discuss developments in India with regard to Muslims, among other issues. Earlier, Mohammed Akram, who is considered a key figure in the alleged LeT plot, had told investigators that the conspiracy was hatched in the course of meetings held with the Gulf-based individuals. Sources said further progress in the case would depend on the availability of the Gulf and Pakistan based men.
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December - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that the13 pro-ILP pressure groups have decided to ‘temporarily postpone’ their agitation till the beginning of next year. “We have taken this decision in view of the festival season. We would not want to disturb and create
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The Shillong Times reports that the13 pro-ILP pressure groups have decided to ‘temporarily postpone’ their agitation till the beginning of next year. “We have taken this decision in view of the festival season. We would not want to disturb and create any law and order problems since we understand that many of the people are eagerly waiting to celebrate Christmas and New Year,” Khasi Students Union (KSU) general secretary Auguster Jyrwa said in a statement on December 16.
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December - 19 
The three terror incidents of Patna, Bangalore and Bodh Gaya of 2013 have been solved, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on December 19 said, reports The Times of India. "The government has ensured that there was no repeat of 26/11
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The three terror incidents of Patna, Bangalore and Bodh Gaya of 2013 have been solved, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde on December 19 said, reports The Times of India. "The government has ensured that there was no repeat of 26/11 (2008 Mumbai terror siege) type of attack. Year 2013 witnessed four bomb blast cases. Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya and Patna suffered from terrorist incidence. I am happy to tell that Bangalore, Bodh Gaya and Patna blast cases have been solved," he said. "I assure the people of this great nation that the resolve of Government of India to provide safety and security to all cannot be challenged. Hanging of Afzal Guru, Ajmal Kasab and arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, Tunda, Haddi and solving blasts cases in no time, proves this resolve. Government will deal with iron fist when it comes to terrorism," he said. Shinde, was speaking on the occasion of the foundation laying ceremony of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) data centre in New Delhi. Shinde said effective apparatuses like NATGRID are essential as these give timely and actionable information to intelligence and security agencies in their attempt to thwart nefarious designs. The NATGRID data centre and other administrative infrastructure which will be completed in the next 30 months, inside a CRPF campus in south Delhi, will cost INR 2.34 billion. It will have some of the most modern ergonomics and will be armed with sophisticated gadgetry.
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December - 20 
A Delhi court on December 20 fixed January 3, 2014 for hearing the arguments on the bail plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, reports The Times of India. Tunda, who is in judicial custody in connection with various terror att
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A Delhi court on December 20 fixed January 3, 2014 for hearing the arguments on the bail plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, reports The Times of India. Tunda, who is in judicial custody in connection with various terror attack cases, had on December 17, 2013 filed a bail plea in connection with the 1997 Sadar Bazar (Delhi) blasts case. He was chargesheeted for offences under sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon), 307 (attempt to murder) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the police had claimed he was part of the conspiracy which led to two bomb blasts, one in Sadar Bazar and other in Qutab Road in Delhi, on October 1, 1997 in which several people were injured.
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December - 20 
A group of miscreants attacked a pastor and a Naga youth in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. According to information received, the youth has been seriously injured while the pastor was out of danger
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A group of miscreants attacked a pastor and a Naga youth in Chokihola locality of Karbi Anglong District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. According to information received, the youth has been seriously injured while the pastor was out of danger.
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December - 20 
A powerful bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at a house in Senapati town in Senapati District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. Report of any casualty could not be ascertained till this report was filed. Police
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A powerful bomb, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at a house in Senapati town in Senapati District on December 20, reports Nagaland Post. Report of any casualty could not be ascertained till this report was filed. Police suspected that the damaged house was reportedly used by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) officials in carrying out their activities in Senapati town and its surrounding areas.
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December - 20 
A statement issued by Rangdo R. Marak, the outfit’s ‘joint secretary’, said the ANVC-B had a meeting recently to discuss the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres by police while they were visiting their families. “ANVC-B leaders Akimbri, Doang, Ajaju,
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A statement issued by Rangdo R. Marak, the outfit’s ‘joint secretary’, said the ANVC-B had a meeting recently to discuss the “unwarranted arrest” of its cadres by police while they were visiting their families. “ANVC-B leaders Akimbri, Doang, Ajaju, Nado and others met to discuss and inquire why the government was applying a faulty policy on the outfit’s cadres when they are moving without any ill intention and not carrying weapons,” Marak said. He said the group felt that there was “a plan by our leaders to make us desperate and push us back to the jungle”.“If the government wants to hunt us, then why did the chief minister invite us for the peace pact, which was signed by our chairman on January 5? The chairman is close to chief minister Mukul Sangma and his silence on these issues is a sign of submissive weakness,” Marak added. He also said the ANVC-B would write and seek a response from the government before January 5, 2014, as to who authorised the hunt, and why unwarranted arrests were taking place, and other issues concerning the organisation. “Failing which, we will decide whether or not to follow the agreement signed by our chairman,” Marak added. The ANVC-B, which is led by Rimpu Marak, had participated in the tripartite dialogue between the ANVC, State Government and the Centre, which was held here on January 5, 2013. In that meeting, the agreed text for settlement with the ANVC and its breakaway faction was finalised, and the same had received the state government’s nod. However, the Centre was yet to approve it.
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December - 20 
A team of Thoubal District Police commandos posted at Pallel recovered two timer IED bombs checking a Maruti van coming from Moreh on December 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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A team of Thoubal District Police commandos posted at Pallel recovered two timer IED bombs checking a Maruti van coming from Moreh on December 20, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 20 
ANVC ‘Chairman’ Susime Marak on December 20 expressed his disappointment over the delay of the final settlement between the Centre, State and the outfit during the observation of the outfits’ 19th Raising Day at Ballonggre near Tura, reports The Shil
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ANVC ‘Chairman’ Susime Marak on December 20 expressed his disappointment over the delay of the final settlement between the Centre, State and the outfit during the observation of the outfits’ 19th Raising Day at Ballonggre near Tura, reports The Shillong Times. Expressing concern and disappointment Marak stated that though the centre, state and the ANVC had signed the agreement early this January the final settlement was yet to happen. He however stated that the steps taken by both the state and the centre governments were appreciated and hoped that the final settlement would come soon.
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December - 20 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal told investigators that cartridges manufactured at arms factory of Mir Vihar, Nangloi (Delhi, West District) were sold to various anti-social elements to fund IM's own operations, The Time
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal told investigators that cartridges manufactured at arms factory of Mir Vihar, Nangloi (Delhi, West District) were sold to various anti-social elements to fund IM's own operations, The Times of India reported on December 21. It was Yasin's idea to have a cartridge manufacturing unit for IM to be self-sustaining. His other colleagues, including Riyaz Bhatkal, approved of the plan in late 2010. Yasin's father-in-law, Irshad Khan, arranged for space to set up the factory and also supplied iron and brass. "The manufacturing cost of one bullet was estimated to be about Rs 3 and the same could be sold in the grey market for Rs 200," Yasin told Police. Once they started making their own cartridges in mid-2011, these were test fired near Yamuna opposite Shaheen Bagh (Delhi). In addition, on December 20, Yasin Bhatkal was remanded in Police custody till January 3, 2014 by a local court after the Delhi Police said it wanted to take him to Karnataka to unravel the conspiracy behind the September 13, 2008 serial blasts of Delhi, reports Economic Times. Meanwhile, Bhatkal's close aide Asadullah Akhtar was also produced before Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash and the special cell sought his custody in an another case related to the September 13, 2008 terror attacks. The Police told the court that both the accused were required to be interrogated to know about the whereabouts of some of the absconding members of the banned terror outfit. Five cases were lodged in connection with the September 13, 2008 serial blasts at Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Barakhamba Road in Connaught Place, M-Block Market in Greater Kailash and recovery of a bomb near India Gate. 13 suspected IM operatives are presently facing trial in the 2008 serial blasts cases.
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December - 20 
Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IG) Suresh Raj Purohit will oversee the anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, reports The Times of India on December 21.
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Kannur range (Kerala) Inspector General of Police (IG) Suresh Raj Purohit will oversee the anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the State, reports The Times of India on December 21.
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December - 20 
Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack of December 20 at the residence of NSCN-IM ‘town commander’ Newmai Liangmei at Bulen Colony in Senapati district, reports The Sangai Express on December 21.A press rele
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Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack of December 20 at the residence of NSCN-IM ‘town commander’ Newmai Liangmei at Bulen Colony in Senapati district, reports The Sangai Express on December 21.A press release issued by the outfit’s assistant publicity secretary Thomas Numai charged NSCN-IM of consistently projecting UG groups struggling for Nagas as anti-Naga. It further accused NSCN-IM of killing many innocent people in Senapati district this year including James Mao Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) and Kenedy Paomei of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).
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December - 20 
Miscreants planted an IED at the gate of one Mayengbam Kanto (55) of Wabagai Awang Leikai on December 20, reports The Sangai Express. After Kanto found the explosive while cleaning the area at around 11.30 am, Police bomb experts disposed off the bom
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Miscreants planted an IED at the gate of one Mayengbam Kanto (55) of Wabagai Awang Leikai on December 20, reports The Sangai Express. After Kanto found the explosive while cleaning the area at around 11.30 am, Police bomb experts disposed off the bomb at a secluded place safely.
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December - 20 
Pakistani troops on December 20 resorted to ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) at Gigriyal post in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation came ahead of a crucial meeting of the Directors Ge
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Pakistani troops on December 20 resorted to ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) at Gigriyal post in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation came ahead of a crucial meeting of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the India and Pakistan aimed at easing tensions along the ceasefire line, which was scheduled to be held on December 24.Indian Army retaliated strongly. However, no casualties or damage was reported on Indian side during the firing.
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December - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, including its ‘revenue secretary’ from Lohit District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres include the ‘revenue secretary
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, including its ‘revenue secretary’ from Lohit District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres include the ‘revenue secretary’ of Lohit district, Hongloan Lowakhao, along with four of his accomplices, Biswanath Pait, Chow Pintina Choupoo, Chow Sultana Munglang and Faki Wangsa. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol, two magazines, 29 live rounds, pen drives, mobile phones and incriminating documents, including 264 extortion notes and the seal of the organisation.
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December - 20 
State Government has instructed all parties under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact not to use their letterheads without valid reasons and also confine all their cadres in their respective designated camps, reports The Sangai Express. A meeting of t
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State Government has instructed all parties under Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact not to use their letterheads without valid reasons and also confine all their cadres in their respective designated camps, reports The Sangai Express. A meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group was held this morning at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion MR with Principal Secretary (Home), Dr Suresh J Babu in the chair. The meeting which was attended by Kuki armed groups as well as other armed groups under SoO pact deliberated on violation of SoO ground rules and problems encountered by the groups.
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December - 20 
Tea gardens and some villages in Assam, near the State’s border with Nagaland, have received demand notes from an underground outfit asking them to pay taxes to the “Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim” (GPRN), reports The Telegraph. A senior
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Tea gardens and some villages in Assam, near the State’s border with Nagaland, have received demand notes from an underground outfit asking them to pay taxes to the “Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim” (GPRN), reports The Telegraph. A senior planter said while one or two of the gardens had dared to report the matter, others were scared and most likely unofficially paying at least a part of the amount demanded to the outfits. “This is a new phenomenon. Earlier, many of us have received extortion notes from one outfit or the other, but we have never had to pay taxes to an outfit which purports to represent the Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim.” The extortion notice, signed by one, I. Yanger Pongen, “under secretary’, ‘secretary’ In-Charge MCA” (in-charge of Ministry of Chaplee Affairs), Mkg (Mokokchung) District reads: “As per the directive of the deputy kilonser, ministry of chaplee affairs, you are hereby informed to submit a sum of * towards the annual tax for the year on 2013-2014 on * to the undersigned without fail”.
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December - 20 
The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) on December 20 said that Panchayat members (local body members) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would not give in to the threats of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants whatever the consequences, repor
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The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) on December 20 said that Panchayat members (local body members) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) would not give in to the threats of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants whatever the consequences, reports PTI News. "We categorically refuse to succumb before any pressure or dictate of militants whatever the consequences will be," AJKPC chairman Shafiq Mir said.
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December - 20 December - 10
Unidentified militants abducted two construction workers, identified as Sanasam Kala (41) and Angom Doren alias Ingen (35), from Tuichemphai on December 10, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was engaged in the construction work of a culvert at Tuic
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Unidentified militants abducted two construction workers, identified as Sanasam Kala (41) and Angom Doren alias Ingen (35), from Tuichemphai on December 10, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was engaged in the construction work of a culvert at Tuichemphai between Sapermeina and Ikou in Senapati district. .
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December - 20 
Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on December 20 said "anti-national" elements were taking advantage of "friendly borders" and advised the border security forces to be extra vigilant on these fronts, according to Indian Express. He s
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Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on December 20 said "anti-national" elements were taking advantage of "friendly borders" and advised the border security forces to be extra vigilant on these fronts, according to Indian Express. He said the task of guarding open and friendly borders with countries like Nepal and Bhutan was a "big challenge" and that security forces should ensure "total curb" on illegal activities along frontier areas. It was along the Nepal border that Indian Mujahideen (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, who had been on wanted lists for over a decade, were arrested in 2013. "We have open borders with some countries as we have very old friendly relations with them. People can move across in these areas without any problem but we have seen anti-national elements take advantage of this... security forces should render their duties with utmost sincerity in these areas (and) should ensure a total curb on such activities," he said.
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December - 20 
V.K. area Gaon Bura (GB) s’ [village headman] association has appreciated the “goodwill gesture” of Khaplang Faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) which safely released four members of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) namely Atoyi, ‘Leacey’ Aqheho, ‘Leacey’
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V.K. area Gaon Bura (GB) s’ [village headman] association has appreciated the “goodwill gesture” of Khaplang Faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) which safely released four members of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) namely Atoyi, ‘Leacey’ Aqheho, ‘Leacey’ Nitoshe, Khapu and Khekiho, Raju Peyu, who were picked up by the NSCN-K cadres based in Suruhoto camp from VK area on the night of December 4, reports Nagaland Post on December 21
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December - 21 
About 50 villagers of Tuinuphai have reportedly taken refuge at Zogai of Churachandpur District on December 21 after some people allegedly back by armed group activists threatened to them in connection with a land dispute case, reports The Sangai Exp
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About 50 villagers of Tuinuphai have reportedly taken refuge at Zogai of Churachandpur District on December 21 after some people allegedly back by armed group activists threatened to them in connection with a land dispute case, reports The Sangai Express.
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December - 21 
Four armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres assaulted four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, rep
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Four armed Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres assaulted four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 21 
In another incident five Maoists were arrested from the forest of Kodeliyear, Narayanpur District on December 21, reports The Pioneer.
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In another incident five Maoists were arrested from the forest of Kodeliyear, Narayanpur District on December 21, reports The Pioneer.
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December - 21 
India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level
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India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level talks at Wagah border on Pakistan side opposite Amritsar District of Punjab, reported Daily Excelsior on December 22. This would be the first one-to-one contact between the two DGMOs after a gap of 14 years as they had last met in May 1999 in the aftermath of Kargil conflict. The two DGMOs, however, hold regular telephonic talks on hotline every Tuesday to discuss the issues of emergency nature
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December - 21 
Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) ‘operational chief’ in India, Yasin Bhatkal, who was arrested on August 28, 2013, during his interrogation admitted that IM operatives, especially Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, would target foreign tourists in Rajasthan, Delhi, M
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Indian Mujahideen’s (IM) ‘operational chief’ in India, Yasin Bhatkal, who was arrested on August 28, 2013, during his interrogation admitted that IM operatives, especially Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, would target foreign tourists in Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Goa and other states, reported The Times of India on December 22. The IM members would also attack Jews, especially tourists from Israel, Yasin claimed, according to a top official. According to sources, Yasin claimed the IM was closely associated with al Qaida and was working to distance itself from ISI. "The passion (among IM leaders) for fighting in NATO forces in Af-Pak region by becoming part of al Qaida and distancing from ISI are some of the new trends in the IM based in Pakistan, which is also leading to a split of the outfit," Yasin told interrogators. To the surprise of Indian agencies, Yasin disclosed that Mohammad Sajid (Bada Sajid), who was involved in the Delhi 2008 serial blasts and was present in Batla House, is fighting in FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) region in northwestern Pakistan. "He (Bada Sajid) was even wounded in the fight there," Yasin said. Yasin was friends with Bada Sajid, Atif Ameen and Chota Sajid, members of the IM's Azamgarh module, and had made bombs initially with them for Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Surat blasts in 2008. Bada Sajid fled India after the Batla House encounter, in which Chota Sajid and Ameen were killed. Yasin told intelligence officials that the "conflict and bickering for change in the command of IM is apparent". He gave names of IM members who are having ideological differences with the outfit's leadership in Pakistan. "The group comprising Afifi alias Mota Bhai, Sultan, Safi and Farhan are upset about activities of Iqbal Bhatkal," he told agencies. During his custody in NIA, Yasin had given primary details of IM's association with other terror outfits including al-Qaida. Giving an account of his conversations with Riyaz Bhatkal, he said, "Riyaz talked of going on a tour to meet al Qaida and that he wanted to discuss about the journey. He mentioned that he couldn't go to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and that he will join hands with al Qaida. He explained that there were two types of Taliban - one was of Afghanistan and the other of Pakistan. All in Pakistan were supporting the Taliban of Pakistan. Al Qaida was also supporting the Taliban-Afghanistan. But the Taliban of Afghanistan talked only about Afghanistan and not about other places. Riyaz said they (Taliban-Afghanistan) had their priorities in Afghanistan. He said Taliban of Afghanistan were clear that they would not let their land to be used against others." Yasin claimed Riyaz told him that they (IM) would be under the al Qaida and that he was going to Waziristan.
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December - 21 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has ‘arrested’ three of its own cadres for their involvement in the assault of four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakh
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has ‘arrested’ three of its own cadres for their involvement in the assault of four persons, including two female passengers one of them a minor, at Aghilito village junction near Satakha town under Zunheboto District on December 21, reports Nagaland Post. Ministry of kilo (home) affairs of the NSCN-IM, Q. Awomi informed the presidents of Sumi Hoho and Sumi Totimi Hoho that three of its cadres, ‘sergent’ Mapam Keishing, ‘corporal’ Mahori and ‘private’ Ninoto all of Zasibituo battalion (Naga Army), have been arrested and being interrogated for involvement in December 21 at Aghilito junction near Zunheboto town. Q. Awomi, on behalf of the GPRN/NSCN (I-M), said that it was “very unfortunate” and at the same time, “very shameful” that three of its cadres, had harassed and humiliated seven passengers including two ladies while on their way to Zunheboto town.
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December - 21 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal-led Government on December 21 ordered the release of militant Lal Singh from the Nabha jail in Patiala District on a 45-day parole, a day after ex-CM Caption Amarinder Singh and the family of late Punjab
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal-led Government on December 21 ordered the release of militant Lal Singh from the Nabha jail in Patiala District on a 45-day parole, a day after ex-CM Caption Amarinder Singh and the family of late Punjab CM Beant Singh endorsed fasting radical Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa's demand for freeing six Sikh prisoners lodged in various jails across the state, reports The Times of India. Lal Singh arrested under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in Gujarat in 1992 and convicted for transportation of weapons from Pakistan to India, was serving a life-imprisonment sentence since 21 years. He was transferred to Nabha Jail in 1997 as he and his family members had their permanent home in Punjab.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, Minlun (23), at Chuimtu Veng of New Lamka in Churachandpur District on December 21, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered three country-made .9mm pistols and one .22 Rifle along with seven live round
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an arms dealer, Minlun (23), at Chuimtu Veng of New Lamka in Churachandpur District on December 21, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered three country-made .9mm pistols and one .22 Rifle along with seven live rounds as items recovered from Minlun's house during the search.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists near Kutul area in Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard. A woman Maoist, who was inj
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 21 claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists near Kutul area in Narayanpur District, reports The Business Standard. A woman Maoist, who was injured in the incident, was arrested. Eight muzzle-loading guns and three 315 bore guns were recovered from the site. Joint team of Special Task Force of State Police and District Police force was carrying out combing operations in the jungles when the encounter occurred.
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December - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 21 (today) set ablaze two tractors and an excavator at a road construction site near Sunabali village in Rayagada District of Odisha, reports India Today. The vehicles were being used for r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 21 (today) set ablaze two tractors and an excavator at a road construction site near Sunabali village in Rayagada District of Odisha, reports India Today. The vehicles were being used for road construction.
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December - 22 
Activities of the NDFB-IKS are a matter of concern, admitted Director General of Police, (DGP) JN Choudhury, reports The Assam Tribune. He also said that some youths are joining the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) just
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Activities of the NDFB-IKS are a matter of concern, admitted Director General of Police, (DGP) JN Choudhury, reports The Assam Tribune. He also said that some youths are joining the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) just to make money and not because of any ideology.DGP, Choudhury said that members of the NDFB-IKS are active in the Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and parts of Sonitpur. He admitted that the members of the outfit are targeting even middle and lower income group of people for extortions. He said that though the investigations into the recent blast in Dibrugarh town are on, the needle of suspicion points towards the ULFA-I.
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December - 22 
At least six persons were arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1.93 lakh at Enjapudi village of West Godavari District on December 22, reports Business Standard. B
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At least six persons were arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1.93 lakh at Enjapudi village of West Godavari District on December 22, reports Business Standard. Based on a tip-off a Police team visited Enjapudi village, where six people including former Eluru Municipal Corporator A Srinivas were arrested, after which the FICN was seized from them. Two laptops, one computer, one printer and some papers were also seized.
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December - 22 
Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma has virtually ruled out the alleged nexus between politicians and militant outfits in Garo Hills by saying that no evidence has been found till date to substantiate the allegation, reports The Shillong Times. Talking to
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Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma has virtually ruled out the alleged nexus between politicians and militant outfits in Garo Hills by saying that no evidence has been found till date to substantiate the allegation, reports The Shillong Times. Talking to reporters here on Sunday, Dr Sangma said “Government has already issued the necessary instructions to the various law enforcing agencies to investigate this matter.” The CM said that till date there is no evidence to prove this charge. Reacting strongly to the statement made by Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) that its ‘chairman’ was very close to the CM, Dr Sangma said that he expected the media persons to verify the authenticity of such statements from him before publishing.
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December - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers of a construction company at gunpoint at Budhaniya village in Deoghar District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border late on December 22, reports The Times of India. Police said more
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted seven workers of a construction company at gunpoint at Budhaniya village in Deoghar District on the Jharkhand-Bihar border late on December 22, reports The Times of India. Police said more than a dozen heavily armed Maoists reached the site — where a bridge is being constructed over the Dharva river by a Jamshedpur-based private company under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) — around midnight and carried out the abduction. The bridge will enable Police to move speedily between the Maoist-hit Deoghar and Bihar's Jamui District.
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December - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and set ablaze two vehicles in the night of December 22, reports The Hindu. The constru
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and set ablaze two vehicles in the night of December 22, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Its worksite camp was located near Karligaon under Laxmipur Police Station limits. The road this firm was constructing would connect Karligaon with the Rayagada-Laxmipur main road. The Maoists torched an excavator and a tipper that were parked at the campsite. But according to sources they did not harm anyone there. It was suspected to be handwork of the Koraput-Srikakulam division of CPI-Maoist.
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December - 22 
Cross sections of people condemned the dawn-to-dusk shutdown called by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ahead of the Christmas’ eve, reports The Nagaland Post. HNLC, a separatist rebel outfit fighting for a sovereign ‘Hynni
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Cross sections of people condemned the dawn-to-dusk shutdown called by the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ahead of the Christmas’ eve, reports The Nagaland Post. HNLC, a separatist rebel outfit fighting for a sovereign ‘Hynniewtrep’ homeland in eastern part of Meghalaya, announced the 12-hour shutdown December 23 to protest the arrest of several youths on charges of damaging Government property. HNLC ‘spokesman’ Sainkupar Nongtraw had stated that government “must immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners and detainees”. Over 71 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) activists were arrested in connection with 86 cases related to arsons, murder and other charges during the three-month long agitation in Meghalaya. Two people were killed. Reverend, P.B.M.Basaiawmoit, the outfit’s former emissary, said “The shutdown called is most unusual, unorthodox, and unprecedented since this has not been the way the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) functions in times goes past”. “I am surprised that such a recourse has been adopted by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), just the before the celebration of Christmas by followers of Christian faith and others who wish to share in the blessed occasion,” he said. Questioning the shutdown called, former Meghalaya Home Minister, Robert. G. Lyngdoh, asked, “Is the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) trying to establish that there is a connection between the demand for ILP and their secessionist activities.”
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December - 22 
Hundreds of citizens in Zunheboto town, expressed outrage and protested against the Aghilito village junction incident at a protest rally in the town on December 22, reports Nagaland Post. Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) ‘president’ Hovishe Arkh
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Hundreds of citizens in Zunheboto town, expressed outrage and protested against the Aghilito village junction incident at a protest rally in the town on December 22, reports Nagaland Post. Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi Tribes) ‘president’ Hovishe Arkha condemned the actions carried out by the NSCN-IM cadres.
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December - 22 
Imphal East District Police rescued by a driver [Karam Dara (40)] and a handyman [Soram Open] of a truck from Khurai Salanthong under Porompat police station in Imphal East district on December 22, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was abducted by
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Imphal East District Police rescued by a driver [Karam Dara (40)] and a handyman [Soram Open] of a truck from Khurai Salanthong under Porompat police station in Imphal East district on December 22, reports The Sangai Express. The duo was abducted by some unidentified persons along with a truck from Bongbal area of Churachandpur District. Moreover, three persons identified as Lunminthang alias Min Kipgen (25), Seikothang Kipgen (53) and Seiboi alias Seikholet Vaiphei involved in the abduction were also apprehended.
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December - 22 December - 10
Kuki Inpi of Saikul Gamkai area (KISG) and Kuki Students Organisation-Saikul Area (KSO) held sit-in-protest at Ekou Bazar demanding the immediate release of two labourers, reports The Shillong Times. Two labourers were reportedly abducted from Saikul
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Kuki Inpi of Saikul Gamkai area (KISG) and Kuki Students Organisation-Saikul Area (KSO) held sit-in-protest at Ekou Bazar demanding the immediate release of two labourers, reports The Shillong Times. Two labourers were reportedly abducted from Saikul area of Sadar Hills of Senapati district by Kuki militants on December 10.
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December - 22 
Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has claimed that the reported gunfight which occurred at Khinjang village was not between Kuki National Front-President (KNF-P) and KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. The shootout was between KRA-U and a fa
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Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) has claimed that the reported gunfight which occurred at Khinjang village was not between Kuki National Front-President (KNF-P) and KRA-U, reports The Sangai Express. The shootout was between KRA-U and a faction led by Letgoulen, said a press release issued by KRA-U ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ C Napolean Thadou. The outfit said that KNF-P and KRA-U are allied groups of UPF, currently under SoO agreement with the Government. KRA-U also vowed not to indulge in such activities again during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
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December - 22 
Maoists raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and torched two vehicles on December 22 night, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under
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Maoists raided worksite camp of a construction firm involved in road construction in Laxmipur area in Koraput District and torched two vehicles on December 22 night, reports The Hindu. The construction firm was involved in construction of road under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The Maoists torched an excavator and a tipper that were parked at the campsite. But according to sources they did not harm any one there.
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December - 22 December - 11
Security Forces (SFs) rescued a civilian, Nitul Das, at Bamungaon area under Sidli Police Station of Chirang District on December 22, reports The Sentinel. The abductors had demanded INR 50,000 for his release. Das was abducted on December 11 by IK S
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued a civilian, Nitul Das, at Bamungaon area under Sidli Police Station of Chirang District on December 22, reports The Sentinel. The abductors had demanded INR 50,000 for his release. Das was abducted on December 11 by IK Songbijit Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) rebels.
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December - 22 
SFs also arrested two NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Timos Narzary (36) and Sudem Goyari (25) during the rescue operation, reports The Sentinel. Two bikes were also recovered from the duo.
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SFs also arrested two NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Timos Narzary (36) and Sudem Goyari (25) during the rescue operation, reports The Sentinel. Two bikes were also recovered from the duo.
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December - 22 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Sarguja region of Balrampur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were arrested whi
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Sarguja region of Balrampur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were arrested while they were hiding in forests of Kamardih and Mauhadih under Shankargarh Police Station area, Balrampur Superintendent of Police (SP) GS Darro said. Since December 21, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district force had been on an area domination exercise in forests of Kamardiah, on the border of Balrampur-Jashpur Districts connecting Jharkhand. Those arrested were Amar Sai, Salik Ram, Bhajan, Raju, Matru and Chhapi. Three 315 bore rifles, two country-made guns, two 12 bore guns and live cartridges were also recovered from their possession, the SP added.
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December - 22 
State government has formally invited the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups for a dialogue on January 15, 2014 to deliberate on the mechanism to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants, reports The Shillong Times. “We have decided to invite
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State government has formally invited the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups for a dialogue on January 15, 2014 to deliberate on the mechanism to tackle the problem of influx of illegal migrants, reports The Shillong Times. “We have decided to invite the pressure groups for a dialogue to come up with the suggestion and recommendations on the mechanism which they feel can address this issue without sticking to their earlier stand of insisting only on ILP,” Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said while addressing a press conference at his official residence in Shillong on December 22.“We will officially communicate to them through the relevant department in the first week of January,” Dr Sangma said adding “now it is time for the pressure groups to come forward to accept the opportunity with an open mind.”
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December - 22 
Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, Angan Rao, and three others at Nangalbhanga area in Chirang District on December 22, reports The Times of India. Rao hails from Andhra Pradesh and was worki
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Suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, Angan Rao, and three others at Nangalbhanga area in Chirang District on December 22, reports The Times of India. Rao hails from Andhra Pradesh and was working with Power Grid for three months. The abductors released the others but took Rao along with them
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December - 22 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 22 said “while there has been a decrease in militant strikes since 2012, militants were however largely successful in carrying out some targeted attacks”, reports Greater Kashm
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on December 22 said “while there has been a decrease in militant strikes since 2012, militants were however largely successful in carrying out some targeted attacks”, reports Greater Kashmir. “The number of (militant) attacks has overall decreased from 2012, but security forces were specifically targeted in some cases where militants have been largely successful. For that, we need to change our strategy and it is the evidence of a fact that militants have understood that there is a pressure on them from security forces,” he told on the sidelines of passing-out parade for paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men at Humhama in Budgam District. The Chief Minister said militants want to down the morale of Security Forces (SFs). “And by attacking them, they think their morale is increasing. But this is not the case. Neither does their morale increase nor is the security forces’ morale decreased,” Omar added. “To ensure such incidents don’t take place in future, we have already prepared for that.”
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December - 22 
The rally which was held under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho and other apex frontal organisations of the Sumis adopted a three-point charter of demands after the rally. The public at the rally resolved to urge upon the collective leadership of the NSCN-
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The rally which was held under the aegis of the Sumi Hoho and other apex frontal organisations of the Sumis adopted a three-point charter of demands after the rally. The public at the rally resolved to urge upon the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM, to physically hand over the four cadres involved in the incident, to the District administration within three days from the date of publication of the resolution; In the event the NSCN-IM failed to comply with the resolution (No.1), the rally resolved that the Sumi community shall withdraw its cooperation and support to the NSCN-IM. The rally also resolved that no individual or organization should initiate for release or extend support to the four errant cadres, while in custody of the district administration.
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December - 22 
Three persons, including two college students, were arrested for printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. They were caught by the public from a shop in
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Three persons, including two college students, were arrested for printing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District on December 22, reports The Times of India. They were caught by the public from a shop in Kumbakonam while using FICN after a purchase. Electronic gadgets used for printing the notes were seized from them.
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December - 23 
12-hour bandh (General strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on December 23 failed to create much impact as most of the shops in main centres like Khyndailad (Police Bazaar), Laitumkhrah and other parts of the Shillong cit
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12-hour bandh (General strike) called by Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on December 23 failed to create much impact as most of the shops in main centres like Khyndailad (Police Bazaar), Laitumkhrah and other parts of the Shillong city remained open, reports The Shillong Times. People defied the bandh as hundreds of people came out for their normal activities and last minute Christmas shopping. HNLC called for the 12 hour bandh demanding immediate and unconditional release of the pro- Inner-Line-Permit (ILP) activists arrested by Police in connection with several arsons and murder related case that took place during the three-month agitations.
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December - 23 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Madhav alias Golla Ramullu who carried INR 4, 00,000 reward on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on August 23, reports The H
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Madhav alias Golla Ramullu who carried INR 4, 00,000 reward on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on August 23, reports The Hindu. A joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Police from Malkangiri and Koraput Districts eliminated the Maoist during a joint combing operation in the forests near Chhiliba under Machkund area of Malkangiri District. He was a senior member of Andhra-Odisha Border Malkangiri Maoist Divisional Committee. He was involved in many incidents of murder including the killing of 38 security personnel in Chitrakonda reservoir in Malkangiri District, extortion and land mine blasts. However, about four other Maoists managed to escape from the encounter site. A hand grenade and a pistol were recovered from the site.
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December - 23 
Heavily armed (GNLA) militants attacked two members of newly-formed A’chik Tigers Force (ATF) killing one and leaving the other severely injured with a bullet wound in two separate incidents in East Garo Hills District on December 23, reports The Shi
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Heavily armed (GNLA) militants attacked two members of newly-formed A’chik Tigers Force (ATF) killing one and leaving the other severely injured with a bullet wound in two separate incidents in East Garo Hills District on December 23, reports The Shillong Times. An eight-member group of the GNLA’s ‘Special Action Group’ led by ‘area commander’ Jimmy went to the house of the village Nokma (village headman) Rakan M Sangma and dragged out his son Lakson N Marak and a friend called Onil Marak of Rongjeng who had come to spend Christmas in the village. Both the victims were accused of being active members of the ATF. The Nokma’s son was executed in the village itself and his friend Onil was taken away by the GNLA cadres.
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December - 23 
In an attempt to win the confidence of villagers and keep a close surveillance on the possible regrouping of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of coming general elections, the Karimnagar District Police on December 23 launched
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In an attempt to win the confidence of villagers and keep a close surveillance on the possible regrouping of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the wake of coming general elections, the Karimnagar District Police on December 23 launched the “Antharmadhanam” (introspection) programme in the remote Bheerpur village of Sarangapur mandal (administrative unit), the native of Maoist supremo Muppalla Laxman Rao alias Ganapathi, reports The Hindu. As part of the programme, the Police force and others visited the village and participated in various programmes including a peace rally, paying tributes to the civilians killed in Maoist violence, meeting and community dinner with the villagers and night-halt in the make-shift tents. The Police also screened a tele-film “Nadu-nedu” (then and now) depicting the transition in the society and rapid development of all villages and towns. The residents also passed a resolution that they would not allow their village to be a safe haven for the Maoists
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December - 23 
On December 23, SIMI operatives and aide of Abu Faizal, Amjad, Aslam, Zakir, Mehboob and Ejazuddin who had escaped from Khandwa jail with him, committed a robbery of INR 1.25 lakh, in Rural Cooperative Bank in Jharsuguda District of Odisha.
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On December 23, SIMI operatives and aide of Abu Faizal, Amjad, Aslam, Zakir, Mehboob and Ejazuddin who had escaped from Khandwa jail with him, committed a robbery of INR 1.25 lakh, in Rural Cooperative Bank in Jharsuguda District of Odisha.
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December - 23 
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at
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The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on December 23 handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, after the duo served 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Comilla District jail (Bangladesh), at Muhurighat area opposite Belonia subdivision of South Tripura District, reports The Telegraph. The militants, identified as Vidya Debbarma (42), and Badhulia Jamatya (39), were residents of the Salema area under Kamalpur subdivision and Takarjala area under Jampuijala subdivision. The NLFT duo told their interrogators that at least 22 other NLFT rebels had been serving jail terms in Sylhet, Comilla, Habiganj and other prisons in Bangladesh.
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December - 23 
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested three activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including Mumbai based Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' who had escaped from Shahid Loknayak Tantya Bhil District Jail in Khandwa District
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The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Anti-Terrorist Squad arrested three activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including Mumbai based Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' who had escaped from Shahid Loknayak Tantya Bhil District Jail in Khandwa District of MP with six others on October 2, 2013, from a house in Barwani District of MP, The Times of India reports on December 24. A sum of INR 100,000 in cash and three pistols were seized from them. Abu Faisal is alleged to be a vital link between Indian Mujahidin (IM) and SIMI. Two others who were arrested along with Faisal were identified as Khaleed Ahmed of Sholapur (Maharashtra) and Irfan Nagori of Mahidpur in the Ujjain District of MP. The duo, Police said, are hardcore SIMI activists and were providing logistic support to Faisal after the escape. In the incident that took place at the Jail in Khandwa on October 2, 2013, seven inmates had broken open the ventilator of their barrack and scaled the wall using blankets. Six of them were SIMI activists. While one of them identified Abid Mirza, a terror accused, was caught and assaulted by locals who mistook him for a thief. Others Abu Faisal alias Doctor, Aslam Ayub Sheikh Mehboob, Mohd Ejajuddin, Zakir Badul and Amjad Khan alias Dawood had managed to escape. All of them had been in jail since 2011 accused of murder, dacoity and communal violence. Director General of Police Nandan Kumar Dubey said, "They are being interrogated for more details. We are hopeful that remaining five would be arrested soon."
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December - 23 
Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. Th
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Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. The incident happened as a C-60 squad, leaving Etapalli Police Station, was heading towards Rengawahi village after learning about presence of a sizable group of Maoists in the adjoining forested regions. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Naxal range, Ravindra Kadam stated operations were already underway in Etapalli and adjoining localities for the last four days. Kadam said that the encounter was not an ambush laid by the Maoists but more of an unexpected meeting of rival sides.
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December - 24 
19 Maoist militia members surrendered at Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District on December 24, reports The Times of India. They hail from Korukonda, Kistavaram, Thurumamidi and Tokapadu villages in Chintapalle mandal (administrative unit) in the Distri
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19 Maoist militia members surrendered at Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District on December 24, reports The Times of India. They hail from Korukonda, Kistavaram, Thurumamidi and Tokapadu villages in Chintapalle mandal (administrative unit) in the District.
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December - 24 
A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor', who was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Barwani District on December 13, 2013, allegedly revealed about his plot to eliminate Union Minister of H
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A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor', who was arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Barwani District on December 13, 2013, allegedly revealed about his plot to eliminate Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA) Sushilkumar Shinde and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Narendra Modi during interrogation by top officers, reported The Times of India on December 25.
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December - 24 
Another CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Manoj Kisku, who had worked with the organisation for only four months in 2008 and then fled to Bokaro surrendered in Hazaribagh District on December 24, reports The Telegraph.
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Another CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Manoj Kisku, who had worked with the organisation for only four months in 2008 and then fled to Bokaro surrendered in Hazaribagh District on December 24, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 24 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a former GNLA rebel, Aldrin Marak, at the village of Raja Apal in North Garo Hills District on December 24 afternoon, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA carried out the strike in retaliation for bre
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed a former GNLA rebel, Aldrin Marak, at the village of Raja Apal in North Garo Hills District on December 24 afternoon, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA carried out the strike in retaliation for breaking the ‘militant code’ by defecting the organization added the report.
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December - 24 
India should consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security as the increasing dependence on cyber-space and Internet has enhanced vulnerability to aggressors, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Aerospace and Defence Co
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India should consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security as the increasing dependence on cyber-space and Internet has enhanced vulnerability to aggressors, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Aerospace and Defence Committee Chairman, Vivek Lall has said, NDTV reported on December 25. "India must consider cyber-security as an essential component of national security and foresee and plan for various challenges arising out of the growth of Internet and digitalisation of governance…Threats abound: cyber-crime, cyber-espionage, cyber-war and cyber-terrorism, all represent genuine risks to nations, firms and individuals around the world," he said in a statement. After China and US, India has the highest number of Internet users. Besides, there are over 381 million mobile phone subscriptions with Internet connectivity. "India must take an early lead in creating a framework where the government, the national security experts and the industry catering to strategic sectors of economy, can come together, to pursue the goal of cyber-security in the larger national cause," Lall further said.
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December - 24 
Police and Intelligence agencies have been put on a high state of alert in entire Jammu City (Jammu District) following specific inputs that an ‘operation chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sopore-Abdul Qayoom Asgar alias Qayoom Najar ha
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Police and Intelligence agencies have been put on a high state of alert in entire Jammu City (Jammu District) following specific inputs that an ‘operation chief’ of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Sopore-Abdul Qayoom Asgar alias Qayoom Najar has managed to sneak into somewhere in the City and could probably be on “some kind of mission”, reported Daily Excelsior on December 25.
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December - 24 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Hazaribagh on December 24, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said William Hansda (27), an expert in handling all kinds of weapons, was arr
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested in Hazaribagh on December 24, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said William Hansda (27), an expert in handling all kinds of weapons, was arrested from Chalania forest in Vishnugarh.
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December - 24 
Police on December 24 arrested a Maoist, identified as William Hansda (27), near the Challania forest on the Bishnugarh-Bagodar Road in Hazaribagh District, reports The Times of India. The Maoist was on a two-wheeler travelling towards Saranda when P
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Police on December 24 arrested a Maoist, identified as William Hansda (27), near the Challania forest on the Bishnugarh-Bagodar Road in Hazaribagh District, reports The Times of India. The Maoist was on a two-wheeler travelling towards Saranda when Police nabbed him. At a press conference, SP Manoj Kaushik said, "The rebel, William Hansda (27), is more popularly called Lalji, Patelji and Milka and joined the ultra group in 2004. He worked with zonal commander Navin Manjhi who was a terror in Hazaribag, Bokaro and Giridih districts. He was initially involved in more than two dozen Maoist cases which include killing cops, arms loot and burning vehicles used by both police and contractors for construction of roads and bridges. He committed these crimes in the Bishnugarh police station and its adjoining areas."
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December - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three KLO militants, Pabitra Roy, Anukul Singh and Aditya Roy, in Jalpaiguri District on December 24, reports Sify.com. The trio was involved in extortion from tea garden owners and other businessmen from north Bengal b
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three KLO militants, Pabitra Roy, Anukul Singh and Aditya Roy, in Jalpaiguri District on December 24, reports Sify.com. The trio was involved in extortion from tea garden owners and other businessmen from north Bengal by issuing threats. Cash amounting to INR 37,000, a motorcycle, mobile phones, some papers related to KLO and flags were seized from their possession. Siliguri Additional Deputy Police Commissioner K.S. Rajkumar, who led the team which nabbed the three, said they disclosed during interrogation that KLO supremo Jivan Singh and other top leaders regularly visited Nepal. Contact details of several KLO leaders were found from them. Rajkumar said the senior KLO militants were trying to reorganize the outfit from their hiding place in Jhapa of Nepal. He expressed apprehension that the KLO was getting the backing of the Maoists in Nepal.
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December - 24 
Seven cadres of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were recently executed in Myanmar on the orders of the ULFA-I‘s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, reports Times of India on December 25. They were executed for tryi
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Seven cadres of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were recently executed in Myanmar on the orders of the ULFA-I‘s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, reports Times of India on December 25. They were executed for trying to flee their base there. Two others in the group, who managed to make it to India, surrendered to Police on November 20. Intelligence agencies have confirmed the execution of the seven cadres and said this act of Baruah is a strong warning to others of his camp to prevent them from taking a similar step. "We have confirmed reports about the execution and about the fact that Paresh Baruah himself gave the orders for the same," an intelligence source said.
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December - 24 
Shillong Diocese Archbishop Dominic Jala on December 24 urged both the State government and pro-Inner-Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups to engage in dialogue to end the impasse, reports The Shillong Times.“I know that the State has passed through tou
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Shillong Diocese Archbishop Dominic Jala on December 24 urged both the State government and pro-Inner-Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups to engage in dialogue to end the impasse, reports The Shillong Times.“I know that the State has passed through tough time in the current year. But I hope that this Christmas and New Year would be a new beginning towards restoring normalcy in the State,” Jala said in a statement. “Both Government and pro-ILP pressure groups should sit for dialogues to deliberate on the issues which concern the State. Both the parties should have an open mind by shedding their egos,” Jala said.
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December - 24 
The two abducted labourers from Bishnupur district were freed by their abductors at Heitupokpi under Imphal East district on December 24, reports The Shillong Times. The labourers, identified as Sanasam Tomba, (44) and Amom Doren, (30), were abducted
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The two abducted labourers from Bishnupur district were freed by their abductors at Heitupokpi under Imphal East district on December 24, reports The Shillong Times. The labourers, identified as Sanasam Tomba, (44) and Amom Doren, (30), were abducted by Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) militants at a construction site in Tuisenphai village under Saikul Police Station in Senapati District December 10.
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December - 24 
The Umar Farooque faction People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Umar Farooque) on December 24 warned that its cadres would go back to the jungles if the Centre and state government fail to look into their grievances by December 31, reports The Teleg
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The Umar Farooque faction People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-Umar Farooque) on December 24 warned that its cadres would go back to the jungles if the Centre and state government fail to look into their grievances by December 31, reports The Telegraph. This militant group, which is currently involved in a peace process with the government, accused both the Centre and state of failing to honour their commitments. “The government had promised us a onetime grant of INR 300,000 each for every cadre and INR 500,000 each for the politburo members. It is also not paying us a monthly stipend of INR 4,000 each, as promised. And vocational training still remains a dream,” Farooque said. After the homecoming programme, held at the Assam Rifles headquarters at Mantripukhri on the outskirts of Imphal, the cadres were told to stay at their respective homes for the time being. The Government had “promised” them a designated camp for their safety. More than two years after the ceremony they are still at home. The government is paying them some money from time to time in instalments. Farooque admitted that the cadres had received INR 28,000 each till today. The cadres are demanding vocational training, payment of the onetime grant, monthly stipend and a designated camp for their stay. “Because of the control of politburo members, our cadres have not committed any crimes till today. After December 31, we will not be able to control them and prevent them from going back to jungles,” Farooque said. Earlier, 41 PULF cadres of the group turned up at the “homecoming ceremony”, a sort of surrender programme on June 14, 2011. Later, more cadres joined the peace process and more than 150 cadres of this group have come overground.
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December - 24 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were arrested in Srinagar on December 24, reports The Times of India. "One of the three terrorists was picked up from Hazrtbal area and the other two were nabbed in Kadekadal area of old city," said an unnamed P
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were arrested in Srinagar on December 24, reports The Times of India. "One of the three terrorists was picked up from Hazrtbal area and the other two were nabbed in Kadekadal area of old city," said an unnamed Police officer. "A special unit of police on Tuesday [December 24] arrested Lateef Ahmad, a LeT militant, from Hazratbal area. Lateef led police to Kadekadal where two other terrorists were picked up during routine frisking on the road," a source said. Initial reports said four unidentified people (who later turned to be cops in plainclothes) shot a youth in his foot and bundled him along with his companion in a private cab in Kadekadal. Sources said interrogation of the three arrested terrorists led police to Yechkoot village of Budgam, resulting in an encounter. However, the terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Police had received information last week from central and state intelligence agencies that several LeT terrorists were preparing to launch an attack in Srinagar city. Following the intelligence inputs, surveillance was intensified.
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December - 24 
Visakhapatnam District rural Police on December 24 arrested six members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia, reports The Times of India. The militia members were identified as A Venkata Ramana (25), G Nagaraju (26), G Sathibabu
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Visakhapatnam District rural Police on December 24 arrested six members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia, reports The Times of India. The militia members were identified as A Venkata Ramana (25), G Nagaraju (26), G Sathibabu (26), M Chinabbai (28), T Sathibabu (30) and Vanthala Sibu (25), all natives of Balapam village in the District. They were involved in the murder of Killo Rambabu, a surrendered Maoist, and his friend K Rammohan for being Police informers at Johar Ghat road on November 8, 2013.
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December - 25 
A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Umair Siddiqui, who was arrested on November 18, 2013 from Raipur, the state capital of Chhattisgarh, has told interrogators that Indian Mujahideen (IM) had used a group of SIMI members led by Abdull
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A Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre Umair Siddiqui, who was arrested on November 18, 2013 from Raipur, the state capital of Chhattisgarh, has told interrogators that Indian Mujahideen (IM) had used a group of SIMI members led by Abdullah alias Hyder AIi to carry out the July 27, 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts and the attack on Modi's rally on October 27, 2013, reported The Times of India on December 26. The SIMI members, mentored by senior SIMI leader and IM co-founder Abdus Subhan alias Tauqeer, had planned to attack a train in Delhi and carry out blasts in all the rallies of Modi.
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December - 25 
A suspected Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, who was allegedly involved in raising funds for the banned outfits, was arrested Chhattisgarh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Raipur city (Raipur District) on
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A suspected Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, who was allegedly involved in raising funds for the banned outfits, was arrested Chhattisgarh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Raipur city (Raipur District) on December 25, reports NDTV. Inspector General (IG) of Police, Raipur Range, G P Singh said that 22-year-old Dheeraj Sao, who ran a roadside eatery in Transport Nagar area, was nabbed by a team of the Chhattisgarh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) based on specific inputs about his alleged links with terror modules.
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December - 25 
According to a recent confidential forensic analysis report, the influx of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) into India is being seen as one of the biggest threats to the country's economic stability, IBNLive reported on December 26. In 2009 the Union
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According to a recent confidential forensic analysis report, the influx of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) into India is being seen as one of the biggest threats to the country's economic stability, IBNLive reported on December 26. In 2009 the Union Ministry of Home Affairs formed a high level secret panel for a comprehensive analysis of FICN recovered from across the country. What followed was a year-long investigation in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the intelligence agencies. Samples of fake currency notes were collected from states of Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir. The fake notes were forensically compared with the genuine ones from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The panel concluded by saying: "During examination of samples of FICN and the legal tender of Pakistan, most of the pivotal parameters of the paper like GSM of the paper, wax pick quotient, poly vinyle alcohol etc were found matching with the legal tender of Pakistan. The similarity in the furnish used i:e 100 per cent rag content, PH of the paper and surface sizing clearly indicates that a similar manufacturing process has been adopted in case of the FICN samples and the legal tender of Pakistan." The FICN were almost 90 per cent similar to the genuine ones and impossible to spot with a naked eye. Some of the fake notes also display sophisticated features like security thread, watermarks, latent image among others. Some of the parameters used for the analysis are: paper, ink, printing process, special features, thickness of the paper and colour registration. Alarmed by the recovery of FICN worth over 1 billion in the last three years alone, the government amended the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) while only foot soldiers are caught, intelligence agencies believe fake currency is increasingly being used to fund terror in India.
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December - 25 
An exchange of fire occurred between Maoist cadres and security personnel in Kandhamal District bordering Ganjam District on December 25, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire took place when the security personnel raided a secret Maoist camp insid
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An exchange of fire occurred between Maoist cadres and security personnel in Kandhamal District bordering Ganjam District on December 25, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire took place when the security personnel raided a secret Maoist camp inside jungle near Indragada in Raikia Police Station limits. There were no reports of casualties or injuries from any side. The Maoists in the camp managed to escape into the dense jungle. But arms, ammunition, explosives and other material of Maoists were seized from the deserted camp. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Kanwar Vishal Singh said a special operation was launched jointly by the personnel of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Kandhamal and Ganjam District on December 24 to unearth the secret camp of Maoists. Information regarding the camp came from a diary seized from a Maoist named Pratap Pradhan who was arrested during an extortion attempt two days ago. The seized items included two rifles, fifteen 9 mm ammunition, five bullets of SLR, one grenade, two landmines each weighing more than 10 kg, 13 detonators, four pairs of Maoist uniform, and two chargers of VHF communication sets, etc.
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December - 25 
Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms dump near Donkarai under Y Ramavaram Police Station limits, Rampachodavaram Division, of East Godavari District on December 25, during regular combing operations, rep
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Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms dump near Donkarai under Y Ramavaram Police Station limits, Rampachodavaram Division, of East Godavari District on December 25, during regular combing operations, reports PTI. Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Prakash Jadhav told reporters that the arms dump contained two country made guns, 12 rounds of ammunition, one generator and a lathe machine of the latest model. It was one of the major arms seizures in recent times, he said.
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December - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a block office building at Padia in Malkangiri District on December 25 using powerful explosives, reports The Times of India. A group of Maoists cadres, including women, stormed into Padia,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a block office building at Padia in Malkangiri District on December 25 using powerful explosives, reports The Times of India. A group of Maoists cadres, including women, stormed into Padia, in the early hours and entered the block office building after breaking the lock, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said. The Maoists set the building on fire before triggering a powerful blast, causing extensive damage to the structure, he said, adding that no one was harmed in the attack. A poster found from the site stated that the attack was in protest against an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in September this year (2013) in which around 13 Maoists had been killed, police said, adding that the poster also sought a halt to anti-Maoist operation and withdrawal of Border Security Force (BSF) from the region.
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December - 25 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) has issued a threat to blow up the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) headquarters, alerted Intelligence Agencies on December 25, reports The Times of India. According to source, the squad's chief, Rakesh Maria, is reportedly on the ra
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) has issued a threat to blow up the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) headquarters, alerted Intelligence Agencies on December 25, reports The Times of India. According to source, the squad's chief, Rakesh Maria, is reportedly on the radar of the terror group. After receiving intelligence alerts, the state home department forwarded a proposal to enhance security to the public works department. Commandos have been deployed. "This time we have received reports that the terrorists will attack with weapons, if fail to carry out a blast. We have been asked to be on alert," said an unnamed senior ATS officer. Meanwhile, Additional Director of Police (Anti Terrorism Squad) Rakesh Maria on December 25 said that no country, state or city can say that it is safe from terror strikes, reports The Indian Express.
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December - 25 
Manipur deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on December 25 said the state would “never compromise” on its territory and that efforts were on to resolve the dispute with Myanmar on the construction of a border checkpost at Moreh, reports The Telegraph. G
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Manipur deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on December 25 said the state would “never compromise” on its territory and that efforts were on to resolve the dispute with Myanmar on the construction of a border checkpost at Moreh, reports The Telegraph. Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home Portfolio, said this while reacting to a rally by Myanmar citizens yesterday to protest Manipur’s construction of an integrated checkpost at the border township of Moreh in Chandel District, 109 kilometer south of Imphal. Myanmar citizens held the protest march in Tamu, across Moreh, claiming that the checkpost site was within Myanmar’s territory. The protesters urged Indian authorities to honour international laws on boundary. The march followed a recent protest letter from Myanmar Army authorities asking its Indian counterparts to stop construction of the checkpost.
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December - 25 
NDFB-IKS has the highest number of cadres, about 300, followed by ULFA-I with about 240, while the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) has around 100 and the KPLT 40. In the state, ULFA-I is present in Goalpara and Tinsukia districts only while t
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NDFB-IKS has the highest number of cadres, about 300, followed by ULFA-I with about 240, while the Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) has around 100 and the KPLT 40. In the state, ULFA-I is present in Goalpara and Tinsukia districts only while the NDFB-IKS is active in the entire Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) belt as well as in Sonitpur District and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh. The KPLT, on the other hand, is confined to Karbi Anglong district while the KLO is present in Golakganj in Dhubri District and in North Bengal areas.
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December - 25 
One unidentified youth left a hand grenade at Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO)’s in-charge, Haobijam Manojkumar’s house at Sagolband Meino Leirak on December 25, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade was later recovered
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One unidentified youth left a hand grenade at Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO)’s in-charge, Haobijam Manojkumar’s house at Sagolband Meino Leirak on December 25, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade was later recovered by a team from Imphal Police Station. According to Manojkumar, there was no monetary demand from any quarter at the individual level even though there may be such cases at the official level. Nonetheless, he had received a text message “Be careful to avoid casualty) through mobile phone from one individual who identified himself as an activist of Progressive Faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) on December 23.
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December - 25 
Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative and terror suspect Abu Faisal alias Doctor had travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra to raise money from sympathizers, in a bid to revive the operations of SIMI, The Times of
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Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operative and terror suspect Abu Faisal alias Doctor had travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra to raise money from sympathizers, in a bid to revive the operations of SIMI, The Times of India reported on December 26. The money collected was to be spent by Faisal in rebuilding the defunct module and also procuring materials needed for explosives and to develop improvised explosive device (IED) to trigger major blasts in the country. After escaping from the Khandwa jail on October 2, 2013 Faisal alone travelled across the four states and met with sympathisers known to him as part of his fund raising exercise. He allegedly hand-picked 15-20 youths from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, including Irfan Nagori (Mahidpur) and Khalid Ahmad (Sholapur-Maharashtra) to build his new team of committed men. Further questioning of Faisal is likely to reveal his links with SIMI-Indian Mujahideen (IM) modules in east UP, Bihar and Jharkhand. The ATS team is now trying to ascertain the local links in Khandwa, who helped Faisal after escaping from Khandwa Jail.
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December - 25 
Terrorism today is present all over the world. No country, state or city can say that it is safe from terror strikes," said Additional Director of Police (Anti Terrorism Squad) Rakesh Maria on December 25, according to Indian Express. "Events ove
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Terrorism today is present all over the world. No country, state or city can say that it is safe from terror strikes," said Additional Director of Police (Anti Terrorism Squad) Rakesh Maria on December 25, according to Indian Express. "Events over the last decade and a half have shown that terrorists have the ability to strike. There is a great change in terrorist activities today. Earlier, there used to be what we would call 'one-off' attacks, where terrorists would plant bombs in places that witness heavy footfall. With the terrorist organisation known as Indian Mujahideen, we have one-off attacks combined with a series of assaults. In the 1993 blasts case, we prosecuted more than 123 accused and 100 among them were convicted. Now you have a terror module of just four to five members. It is a closed group where information is not revealed," said Maria.
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December - 25 
The National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) led by Karbi militant leader I K Songbijit is on top of the list followed by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) as leading militant outfits in the State, reports Times of India. The Paresh
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The National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) led by Karbi militant leader I K Songbijit is on top of the list followed by the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) as leading militant outfits in the State, reports Times of India. The Paresh Baruah-led United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), after its split from the Pro-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) led by Arabinda Rajkhowa, has been officially relegated to the third spot among the militant outfits of the state. The ranking is in terms of rebel outfits' striking power.
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December - 25 
Three Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on December 25 reports DNA India. ATS chief and Inspector General (IG) of Police Sanjiv Sami said that interrogation revealed that all
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Three Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on December 25 reports DNA India. ATS chief and Inspector General (IG) of Police Sanjiv Sami said that interrogation revealed that all three were planning attack on some important person and were also in touch with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militants group of Pakistan. These men were also in touch with the accused in the case related to Patna bomb blasts (which targeted a rally of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on October 27, 2013), Sami added.
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December - 25 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants are killed in a fierce encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that SFs cordoned off several villages in Budgam District since morning to na
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants are killed in a fierce encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that SFs cordoned off several villages in Budgam District since morning to nab the two militants who fled from Ichkote village. Police, Army and Centre Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel cordoned off scores of villages of Budgam and Chadoora areas of the Budgam District in search of the two militants who fled from security cordon last evening. SFs believe that both the militants are dead but so far their bodies have not been recovered. Sources said that one of the dead militants is a Pakistani, Omar and another is a local. However, they say that Omar was not on the security agencies radar so far. “The identity of the militants can be confirmed after the recovery of the dead bodies”, sources added.
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December - 26 
A suspected commander of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Qayoom Asgar managed to give a slip to Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu Police during search operation at Talab Khatikan area of Jammu District on December 26 while one suspect has
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A suspected commander of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), identified as Qayoom Asgar managed to give a slip to Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu Police during search operation at Talab Khatikan area of Jammu District on December 26 while one suspect has been rounded up by SOG for questioning, reports Kashmir Times. Acting on specific information provided by Military Intelligence (MI) Kashmir, SOG of Jammu Police on December 25 carried out massive search operation in hotels of Talab Khatikan area
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December - 26 
According to highly places sources, despite repeated denial by Bangladesh authority, as many as 51 militant hideouts of northeast India’s militant formations still exist in the Bangladeshi soil, reports The Shillong Times. Out of the total milita
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According to highly places sources, despite repeated denial by Bangladesh authority, as many as 51 militant hideouts of northeast India’s militant formations still exist in the Bangladeshi soil, reports The Shillong Times. Out of the total militant hideouts, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) [Tripura based] has the highest number of camps in Bangladesh soil with 23 hideouts. While the Manipur based outfit- People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has second highest militant camps- 7, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) [Nagaland] and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) [Assam] have four and three hideouts respectively.
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December - 26 
An alleged extremist, stated to be a former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Kerwa village in Garhwa District on December 26, reports Business Standard. "Makhan Singh Kharwa, who left the CPI (Maoist) and fo
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An alleged extremist, stated to be a former cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Kerwa village in Garhwa District on December 26, reports Business Standard. "Makhan Singh Kharwa, who left the CPI (Maoist) and formed an outfit of his own, was arrested. He confessed that his outfit has 10 members," Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Patel told reporters here. Kharwa, from whom the Police recovered a rifle and a pair of 'uniform', was wanted in at least five Maoist-related cases.
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December - 26 
An anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation involving around 40,000 security personnel was launched on December 26 in all affected States, reports The Financial Express. The four-day operation, led by paramilitary Central Reserve Police Forc
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An anti-Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation involving around 40,000 security personnel was launched on December 26 in all affected States, reports The Financial Express. The four-day operation, led by paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was started at the crack of the dawn at 4 am from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and other States. This is the first time the forces, both central and state, have launched a coordinated operation to flush out Naxals from their interior hotbeds.
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December - 26 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on December 26 morning launched massive anti-Maoist operations in eight states including Chhattisgarh, officials in Chhattisgarh State Police and State intelligence bureau appeared upset by the fact that their depa
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on December 26 morning launched massive anti-Maoist operations in eight states including Chhattisgarh, officials in Chhattisgarh State Police and State intelligence bureau appeared upset by the fact that their departments were not informed about the operation, reports The Times of India. Talking to The Times of India, a few senior officials disclosed that it was only through newspaper reports that they came to know about the operation. "While it becomes mandatory to include state police in such operations, we were not informed or told about any kind of assistance with CRPF. Information on correct routes and locations of most affected patches are a few areas where the forces would surely require police assistance. But an absence of coordination with the state police, intelligence wing and Naxalite operation wing is clearly visible," said a highly placed source at Chhattisgarh Police headquarters.
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December - 26 
Five persons were killed and several others were injured when a bomb kept on a bicycle went off on a road connecting Jalpaiguri town with National Highway (NH)-31 on December 26 evening, reports The Telegraph. The dead were identified as Lalmohan Deb
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Five persons were killed and several others were injured when a bomb kept on a bicycle went off on a road connecting Jalpaiguri town with National Highway (NH)-31 on December 26 evening, reports The Telegraph. The dead were identified as Lalmohan Debnath, Rashidul Islam, Ainul Hussain, Pappu Rehman and Ranjan Roy. Police said they suspected the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), which observes its Martyrs’ Day on December 28. S.K. Pujari, the Inspector-General of Police (North Bengal), told journalists: “Preliminary investigations suggest that four-five persons have died in the blast and dozens have been injured. Our officers are on the spot. We are suspecting the involvement of the KLO.”
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December - 26 
Hoping to regain their hold in the Visakha Agency by gaining the confidence of tribals, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly conducted a meeting on the borders of Koyyuru and GK Veedhi mandal (administrative units) in Visakhapa
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Hoping to regain their hold in the Visakha Agency by gaining the confidence of tribals, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly conducted a meeting on the borders of Koyyuru and GK Veedhi mandal (administrative units) in Visakhapatnam District with more than 300 tribals, reportws The Times of India. According to sources, Adivasi Viplava Raitu Coolie Sangham and militia members conducted the meeting that lasted nearly eight hours and clarified that there were no differences or disputes among the Maoists. They also gave a clarification on why they had killed many tribals for indulging in anti-tribal activities and becoming Police informers. Maoist leaders Azad and Sarat advised the tribal youth not to join as home guards in the Police department
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December - 26 
On December 26 Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued the orders on the appointments to the two important central security forces, reports The Times of India. Indian Police Service (IPS) officer J.N. Choudhury has been appointed as head of National Se
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On December 26 Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued the orders on the appointments to the two important central security forces, reports The Times of India. Indian Police Service (IPS) officer J.N. Choudhury has been appointed as head of National Security Guard (NSG) in place of Arvind Ranjan who will take over as the full-time Chief of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
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December - 26 
On December 26, a man and a woman were arrested in Malda District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 2, 00,000 of denomination INR 100, INR 500 and INR 1000, reports Zee News
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On December 26, a man and a woman were arrested in Malda District for allegedly possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 2, 00,000 of denomination INR 100, INR 500 and INR 1000, reports Zee News
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December - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Dimasa National Democratic Front (DNDF) militants, Stamp Dimasa alias Joisholal Hagjer (36) and Probesh Hagjer (24), from a locality under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on December 26, repo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected Dimasa National Democratic Front (DNDF) militants, Stamp Dimasa alias Joisholal Hagjer (36) and Probesh Hagjer (24), from a locality under Maibong Police Station in Dima Hasao District on December 26, reports The Shillong Times. Two more persons, however, managed to flee, the officers said. The SFs also recovered one AK-56 rifle and its 20 rounds of live ammunition, two mobile handsets with SIM cards, some cash and a car from their procession.
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December - 26 
SFs arrested a senior Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘official’, ‘Joint Secretary’ Yangmi Muivah, in from near the Guwahati Zoo in Guwahati city, reports The Assam Tribune. According to a well placed source, of the NS
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SFs arrested a senior Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘official’, ‘Joint Secretary’ Yangmi Muivah, in from near the Guwahati Zoo in Guwahati city, reports The Assam Tribune. According to a well placed source, of the NSCN-IM’s Cease Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) was arrested by the security force personnel on December 23. Meanwhile, fuming over the incident, the NSCN-IM said that the security forces should know how to distinguish between ‘peace time’ and ‘war time’
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December - 26 
SFs arrested one ‘Chapel’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Khunumayum Rabichandra Meitei alias Kh Wanglen (28), at Ngariyan area in Thoubal District on December 26, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol and three
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SFs arrested one ‘Chapel’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Khunumayum Rabichandra Meitei alias Kh Wanglen (28), at Ngariyan area in Thoubal District on December 26, reports The Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol and three live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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December - 26 
State cabinet on December 26 approved the Government's decision to create 3,031 new posts of Police personnel in the normal and reserve cadres, including inspectors, subedars and jamadars, among others, reports The Times of India. The posts include 5
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State cabinet on December 26 approved the Government's decision to create 3,031 new posts of Police personnel in the normal and reserve cadres, including inspectors, subedars and jamadars, among others, reports The Times of India. The posts include 52 of reserve Police inspector (transport), 100 reserve Police sub-inspector (transport), 469 normal driver havildar and 2,410 normal constables.
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December - 26 
The next year (2014) is likely to pose a bigger challenge to the counter-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to observe its 10th year of foundation and is being feared to unite all N
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The next year (2014) is likely to pose a bigger challenge to the counter-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to observe its 10th year of foundation and is being feared to unite all Naxal [(Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] groups in the country to carry out major 'events', reports The DNA on December 27. "Senior members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) held a meeting in the state's Gariyaband forest bordering Odisha recently to chalk out the strategy for next year, which will see a decade of its formation," a State Intelligence Bureau official said. The official further said "Like every year, Left Wing guerrillas will observe a foundation week during this period next year but due to completion of ten years of its formation, they may observe it throughout the year in varied ways with aggressive tone, as per documents received from Naxal camps".
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December - 26 
Three contractors were arrested on December 26 on charges of collusion with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Madanpura-Kasma road under Salaiya Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Actin
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Three contractors were arrested on December 26 on charges of collusion with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Madanpura-Kasma road under Salaiya Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the Police intercepted a Bolero jeep and nabbed the three contractors of Power Grid Corporation, while they were on way to pay INR 75,000 extortion money to the Maoists in lieu of being allowed to go ahead with construction works, Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendera Kumar Sharma said. A group of armed Maoists tried to foil the contractors arrest by firing on the Policeman who retaliated and in the ensuring exchange of fire the Maoist managed to escape, Sharma added.
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December - 26 
Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) including a top commander on December 26 slipped out of security cordon in Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. An unnamed Army officer said that three militants of JeM, two foreigners and
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Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) including a top commander on December 26 slipped out of security cordon in Tral area of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. An unnamed Army officer said that three militants of JeM, two foreigners and one local, were trapped after a tip off. However, they fired on the Security Forces (SFs) and gave slip to them. The SFs also fired at the militants leading to encounter. However, no one was injured. The officer said that massive searches were launched in the area by 42 RR, 185 Battalion of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police but the militants were not traced. Army also used helicopters to trace the militants but the operation was called off in the afternoon as there was no trail of militants. Sources said that JeM’s top commander was among those who slipped out of the cordon. They said that he had recently arrived from North Kashmir to strengthen JeM in South Kashmir.
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December - 27 
A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided the house of Special Police Officer (SPO) Laxmeya Madkami at Sangel village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkanigiri District in the night of December 27 and looted valua
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A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided the house of Special Police Officer (SPO) Laxmeya Madkami at Sangel village under Kalimela Police Station in Malkanigiri District in the night of December 27 and looted valuables, reports The Hindu. According to the Superintendent of Police, this act of violence as well as the recent ones was being carried out by a group of over 100 Maoists from Chhattisgarh who had infiltrated into Malkangiri District.
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December - 27 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three militants of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) on December 27 near Yongam village in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. According to an AR press release, the cadres have been identified as ‘lieutenant colo
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested three militants of Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) on December 27 near Yongam village in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. According to an AR press release, the cadres have been identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Langpei Konyak, ‘area commander’ of Mokokchung and Longleng District, ‘private’ Angshei Konyak and ‘private’ Lepa Konyak. The cadres were found in possession of live ammunition and other incriminating material, said the press release.
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December - 27 
At least four persons, including three women, were Shot dead by suspected Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants in Khowanigaon under Borpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on December 27, reports The Assam Tribune. The decease
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At least four persons, including three women, were Shot dead by suspected Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants in Khowanigaon under Borpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on December 27, reports The Assam Tribune. The deceased villagers, meanwhile, have been identified as Logu Hembu, Noshengle Hembu, Rhenho Nandu and Kegwathong Kemp. Reports of three KPLT militants being gunned down during a cross-firing with the, rival Rengma Naga militant formation, Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force (NRHPF) are also doing rounds, although their bodies are yet to be recovered.
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December - 27 
Director General of Police (DGP), Jayanta Narayan Choudhury, told The Assam Tribune the militant swooped down on the village and resorted to firing, which could be related with some extortion-relates issues. The militants also set ablaze several hous
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Director General of Police (DGP), Jayanta Narayan Choudhury, told The Assam Tribune the militant swooped down on the village and resorted to firing, which could be related with some extortion-relates issues. The militants also set ablaze several houses. Choudhury said that security forces have launched an operation against the militant groups and are leaving no stone unturned to ensure security to the life and property of the village. Superintendent of Police of Karbi Anglong, MJ Mahanta said that the deceased included the village headman, besides three women of the Rengma community, reports The Assam Tribune. The SP said, "Investigation is on to find out whether the villagers died during a cross-firing between the two militant groups or were attacked by the KPLT militants. We are also trying to recover the bodies of the KPLT militants, who are believed to have been shot dead by NRHPF militants in an encounter.”He said vigil in the locality has been intensified and necessary measures are being taken to thwart such incidents.
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December - 27 
Following a brief exchange of fire, Simdega District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jharkhand busted a gun manufacturing unit run by PLFI near Mohuatoli under Bano Police limits in Simdega District, 50 kilometres from Sun
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Following a brief exchange of fire, Simdega District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jharkhand busted a gun manufacturing unit run by PLFI near Mohuatoli under Bano Police limits in Simdega District, 50 kilometres from Sundargarh border in Odisha, reports The New Indian Express on December 28. Simdega District Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Bikrant Minz suspected PLFI chief Dinesh Gope was present at the camp. As some PLFI members opened fire to divert Police attention, Gope managed to flee from the spot.
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December - 27 
Following intelligence reports of a massive gathering of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha in the Saranda forest (Jharkhand) along the Odisha-Jharkhand border
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Following intelligence reports of a massive gathering of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha in the Saranda forest (Jharkhand) along the Odisha-Jharkhand border for a “party meeting” on December 27, the Jharkhand and Odisha Police are on a high alert in the area, reports The Daily Pioneer. Sources in the top Police brass said a massive deployment of armed police forces has been made around the periphery of the Saranda forest while security has been tightened across areas known for Maoist activities. In its bid to foil the proposed meeting of the Maoists, the Jharkhand and Odisha Police forces on December 25 began joint combing operations in Chirubeda, Ramaloi and Topadihi of Odisha’s Sundargarh District as well as in the Digha, Tirilposi, Bitkalsoya, Thelkobad and Bandgaon areas in Jharkhand.
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December - 27 
Inter-State bus driver, Thoudam Rame who was abducted by unknown armed miscreants from Vishwema in Kohima District on November 27, has been released by his captors on December 2. All Manipur Inter State Bus Association had said that a monetary demand
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Inter-State bus driver, Thoudam Rame who was abducted by unknown armed miscreants from Vishwema in Kohima District on November 27, has been released by his captors on December 2. All Manipur Inter State Bus Association had said that a monetary demand of INR 2 miilion was served by NNC/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) to the association after Rame’s
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December - 27 
Karnataka State Home Minister K.J. George said in Gulbarga on December 27 that the emissaries — representatives of non-governmental organisations and journalists — who had sought permission to visit the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ca
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Karnataka State Home Minister K.J. George said in Gulbarga on December 27 that the emissaries — representatives of non-governmental organisations and journalists — who had sought permission to visit the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in the forests of the Malnad region, have returned after holding talks with them, reports The Hindu. He said that he would consult the emissaries to know of the demands of the Maoists for holding talks with the State Government. Although the Government had not placed pre-conditions for holding talks, George said the Maoists should give up arms and come to the table to find an amicable solution to all their demands. George said the Government was keen on settling the genuine problems and demands raised by the Maoists. He firmly believed in finding a solution through discussions and exchange of views. To a question, George said the Police have stepped up their vigil on the State borders to prevent infiltration of Maoists operating in neighbouring States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. “There have been no reports of Maoists from other States entering Karnataka and joining the handful of Maoists here,” he said.
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December - 27 
Over 200 Rengma Naga villagers residing in the said area left their houses after the incident, reports Times of India. They have taken shelter in the Borpathar High School and in the church. Some others are also reportedly taking shelter in the jungl
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Over 200 Rengma Naga villagers residing in the said area left their houses after the incident, reports Times of India. They have taken shelter in the Borpathar High School and in the church. Some others are also reportedly taking shelter in the jungles of nearby hills to save themselves from Karbi militants' attack.
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December - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Takyel Khongbal area in Imphal West District on December 27, reports The Sangai Express. However, Police have not been divulging their details. A simila
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres from Takyel Khongbal area in Imphal West District on December 27, reports The Sangai Express. However, Police have not been divulging their details. A similar search operation was also conducted at Nagamapal area but there was no report of any arrest
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December - 27 
Security personnel, including those of the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Operation Group (SOG), and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) had been rushed to the areas where Maoists blasted a bridge and looted the house of the SPO to intensify com
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Security personnel, including those of the Border Security Force (BSF), Special Operation Group (SOG), and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) had been rushed to the areas where Maoists blasted a bridge and looted the house of the SPO to intensify combing operation to track down the Maoists.
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December - 27 
Sophisticated weapons manufactured in European countries are being used by the militant groups of the region, reports The Assam Tribune. Further, the militants are frequently changing the routes for bringing in weapons to this part of the country and
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Sophisticated weapons manufactured in European countries are being used by the militant groups of the region, reports The Assam Tribune. Further, the militants are frequently changing the routes for bringing in weapons to this part of the country and most weapons now come through Myanmar. Highly placed security sources stated that almost all the active militant groups now have access to sophisticated weapons manufactured in the European countries, which is a matter of serious concern. Sources pointed out that till a few years back, the AK series rifles were the most potent of the weapons used by the militant groups of the region, but in recent times, recovery of a number of HK 33 rifles proved that such weapons are also available with the militant groups. Sources revealed that the militant groups are procuring weapons from the clandestine dealers in the South East Asian countries like Cambodia and Vietnam and they are also getting huge numbers of weapons from China.
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December - 27 
Train services in the Northeast were affected for several hours following a threat by the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants in the lower Assam districts on December 27, reports Times of India. Following a rumor that a suspicious-lookin
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Train services in the Northeast were affected for several hours following a threat by the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants in the lower Assam districts on December 27, reports Times of India. Following a rumor that a suspicious-looking object was found on the railway tracks between Fakiragram and Kokrajhar railway stations in Kokrajhar District, train services were stopped. A joint search operation was carried out along the tracks but no explosives were found. Train services resumed around noon. A senior Railway Police Force (RPF) official in Kokrajhar said based on intelligence input, KLO cadres, including Kaka Pawan alias Hawa, Jamphoi and Mrinal, were planning attacks or blasts on bridges/culvert along railway tracks.
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December - 27 
Two days after blowing up a block office at Padia in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has termed the violence as an act of retaliation to the September 14 Silakota encounter in which 13 Maoists were killed, report
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Two days after blowing up a block office at Padia in Malkangiri District, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has termed the violence as an act of retaliation to the September 14 Silakota encounter in which 13 Maoists were killed, reports The Times of India on December 28. Secretary of Malkangiri Divisional Committee of the Maoists Poonam Chand revealed this through an audio clip sent to a few media persons in Malkangiri on December 27. The audio clip further said "The Padia block office was attacked in retaliation to the Police encounter at Silakota. Protesting against the ongoing Police operations in the area a bandh (shut down strike) will be observed in the District and the date will be declared later".
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December - 27 
Villagers armed with bows and arrows are assisting policemen, former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants in an operation to bust the forest hideouts of the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) in
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Villagers armed with bows and arrows are assisting policemen, former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants in an operation to bust the forest hideouts of the IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) in Jonai sub-division in Dhemaji District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 27 
We suspected that our village would be attacked five days ago and moved the administration last week, demanding security. Had the administration taken steps, the brutal attack could have been prevented,” Rengma Naga Peoples Council ‘adviser’ Devid Re
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We suspected that our village would be attacked five days ago and moved the administration last week, demanding security. Had the administration taken steps, the brutal attack could have been prevented,” Rengma Naga Peoples Council ‘adviser’ Devid Rengma told The Telegraph. Sources said KPLT militants had issued an ultimatum to Rengma Nagas to leave the District by December 25, adds Times of India.
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December - 28 
A huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 20 AK 47 rifles and 20 pistols, were recovered by the Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Farkian Gali area of Kupwara District on December 28, reports New Indian Express. An unnamed Army spokesman
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A huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including 20 AK 47 rifles and 20 pistols, were recovered by the Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Farkian Gali area of Kupwara District on December 28, reports New Indian Express. An unnamed Army spokesman said that the large cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Farkian Gali area was fresh and may have been dumped there recently. “It appears to be a fresh consignment. The arms and ammunition, both Pakistani and China made, were hidden in four gunny bags behind rocks near the LoC. They were brand new weapons,” he added. The spokesperson said the Army had launched a combing operation in the area after receiving inputs on possible infiltration bids.
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December - 28 
Arsonists set ablaze eight houses at Nillip area of the Karbi Anglong District on December 28, reports The Telegraph. The Police, however, foiled a similar attempt at Jengpha area.
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Arsonists set ablaze eight houses at Nillip area of the Karbi Anglong District on December 28, reports The Telegraph. The Police, however, foiled a similar attempt at Jengpha area.
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December - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 28 triggered a blast that damaged a bridge in Malkangiri District marking the beginning of their indefinite shutdown protesting “fake” encounter killings and the Centre’s decision to intensify
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 28 triggered a blast that damaged a bridge in Malkangiri District marking the beginning of their indefinite shutdown protesting “fake” encounter killings and the Centre’s decision to intensify Operation Green Hunt, reports Telegraph. The rebels triggered a dynamite blast, damaging a portion of the bridge over the Potteru River that connects Padia block with Kalimela town. There were no casualties in the incident.
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December - 28 
Security personnel busted a Maoist camp at Lalpahad in Bonei in Sundargarh District and arrested four Maoists during early hours on December 28, reports The Times of India. Various Maoist materials were seized from the camp. Around 30 Maoists are sus
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Security personnel busted a Maoist camp at Lalpahad in Bonei in Sundargarh District and arrested four Maoists during early hours on December 28, reports The Times of India. Various Maoist materials were seized from the camp. Around 30 Maoists are suspected to have escaped from the spot. The four arrested Maoists are identified as Mansuk Samad (38), Sukmash Hapat (55), Nuel Hapat (28) and Juel Hapat (22).
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December - 28 
Sumi Hoho, (the apex organisation of the Sumi community) in Nagaland, has declared December 28 as “Martyrs’ Day” to honour two Sumi volunteers who died during the three-day siege of the NSCN-IM’s camp at Mukalimi in Zunheboto District, reports The Te
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Sumi Hoho, (the apex organisation of the Sumi community) in Nagaland, has declared December 28 as “Martyrs’ Day” to honour two Sumi volunteers who died during the three-day siege of the NSCN-IM’s camp at Mukalimi in Zunheboto District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 28 
Troops of 37 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two individuals with extorted money of INR 150,585 at a mobile check post in the Chumukedima area of Dimapur District on December 28, reports Nagaland Post. According to Assam Rifles, the arrestees were identif
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Troops of 37 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two individuals with extorted money of INR 150,585 at a mobile check post in the Chumukedima area of Dimapur District on December 28, reports Nagaland Post. According to Assam Rifles, the arrestees were identified as “lieutenant” Imtisanen Waling (35) of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), resident of Mon District, and Syed Safi Ahmed (26) an Over Ground Worker, resident of Golaghat District (Assam).
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December - 28 
Two civilian have died in clashes between the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and local people at Mukalimi village under Pughoboto subdivision in Zunheboto District since December 28, reports The Telegraph. One person
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Two civilian have died in clashes between the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and local people at Mukalimi village under Pughoboto subdivision in Zunheboto District since December 28, reports The Telegraph. One person was killed and four were injured when NSCN (I-M) cadres fired at the group of people who tried to storm the camp of the militants on December 28.later, on December 29, one more body was recovered from the site. Sources from Zunheboto said heavy exchange of fire is still on between the cadres and the group of people despite intervention by the Sumi Hoho (apex organisation of the Sumi community). Thousands of people attacked the ‘ZB battalion’ of the outfit Zunheboto district after the militant group refused to hand over errant cadres to the authorities. The NSCN-IM said it would award befitting punishment to the errant cadres, but refused to hand them over to Police. Earlier, three NSCN-IM cadres had allegedly stripped two women missionaries from Arunachal Pradesh and assaulted two men while they were travelling in a taxi on December 21 near Aghuto village.
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December - 28 
Two suspected Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed by the chief of the Janhit Kranti Party (Peoples Welfare Revolutionary Party), Nagesiya, in Raidih on December 28, reports The Times of India. The Janhit Kranti Party chief kil
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Two suspected Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed by the chief of the Janhit Kranti Party (Peoples Welfare Revolutionary Party), Nagesiya, in Raidih on December 28, reports The Times of India. The Janhit Kranti Party chief killed the duo to avenge the murder of Pibo panchayat (village level local self government institution) Chief Sofiya Devi on December 14. Nagesiya had formed his own group two years ago after parting ways with PLFI. Before joining the PLFI, he did work as a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and had a big role in the expansion of Maoist network in Raidih and its adjoining areas of Simdega District.
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December - 29 
In two different incidents in the night of December 29, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Congress Party leader at G.K. Veedhi and set ablaze a tractor at Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam District, reports The Hindu. Maoist
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In two different incidents in the night of December 29, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Congress Party leader at G.K. Veedhi and set ablaze a tractor at Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam District, reports The Hindu. Maoists assaulted Congress leader K. Somalingam Padal and burnt a motorcycle belonging to Satyanarayana, an employee of the coffee plantation, at Pedavalasa of G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit). The same night, a tractor hired by the AP Forest Development Corporation was burnt to ashes by the Maoists at Charlapalli village of Chintapalli mandal. The target of the Maoists was Congress leader V. Anand at Pedavalasa but when they could not find him, they attacked Somalingam Padal. The attack against the Congress leaders was to show their anger and resentment against their support to the Police for establishing a Police Station and for providing food and shelter, according to G.K. Veedhi Inspector G. Rambabu. Padal’s wife had contested the recent Panchayat (local body) elections in the agency area against the diktat issued by the Maoists.
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December - 29 
‘kilo kilonser’ of NSCN-IM, TT Among said that if the State Government can guarantee safe passage to (NSCN-IM) cadres, presently under siege by several thousand Sumi volunteers, the group would cooperate and consider vacating the camp, reports Nagala
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‘kilo kilonser’ of NSCN-IM, TT Among said that if the State Government can guarantee safe passage to (NSCN-IM) cadres, presently under siege by several thousand Sumi volunteers, the group would cooperate and consider vacating the camp, reports Nagaland Post. The NSCN-IM kilonser also alleged that the NSCN-K was taking advantage of the situation in Zunheboto district by helping the volunteers to fire upon the NSCN-IM cadres in Mukalimi camp. He however asked how the volunteers could get hold of sophisticated weapons to fire at the NSCN-IM cadres. Asked why NSCN-IM cadres fired on the public, TT Among said that despite being warned not to cross the “red line” the public surged ahead “and along with rival group” and fired towards NSCN (I-M) cadres. This compelled NSCN (I-M) to fire back in “self-defense, “he said.
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December - 29 
A fierce gunfight between Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants and security Forces took place in the remote Borlangso hill area under the Chokihola Police Station of the Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong on December 29, reports The Ass
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A fierce gunfight between Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants and security Forces took place in the remote Borlangso hill area under the Chokihola Police Station of the Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong on December 29, reports The Assam Tribune. According to information received, a group of KPLT militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, entered the Borlangso village and attempted to set several houses ablaze. No casualty on either side has been reported so far, sources said. Miscreants accompanied by suspected KPLT militants torched around 20 abandoned houses at a Rengma village in the Borlangso area of the district adds The Telegraph. Earlier, seven houses belonging to Rengma people were torched by unidentified miscreants on December 27 in a village, located 3 km away from the Chokihola Police Station.
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December - 29 
A hardcore Maoist cadre, wanted in connection with at least six cases, surrendered before Khagaria District officials on December 29, reports The Business Standard. Sunil Yadav (40) said to be the Maoist's self-styled 'area commander' of Koshi divisi
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A hardcore Maoist cadre, wanted in connection with at least six cases, surrendered before Khagaria District officials on December 29, reports The Business Standard. Sunil Yadav (40) said to be the Maoist's self-styled 'area commander' of Koshi division surrendered at Alauli Police Station in the presence of District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Varnwal
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December - 29 
A hardcore Maoist, identified as Sanjay Helbram, was arrested from a hideout in Jamui District on December 29. Hembram, a native of Gobardaha village, was wanted in several incidents of Maoist violence in the District.
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A hardcore Maoist, identified as Sanjay Helbram, was arrested from a hideout in Jamui District on December 29. Hembram, a native of Gobardaha village, was wanted in several incidents of Maoist violence in the District.
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December - 29 
A joint team of Karbi Anglong Police and Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 recovered bullet-riddled decomposed bodies of two aged women suspected to have been killed at Rengma mouja in Karbi Anglong District on December 29, reports The Telegraph.
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A joint team of Karbi Anglong Police and Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 recovered bullet-riddled decomposed bodies of two aged women suspected to have been killed at Rengma mouja in Karbi Anglong District on December 29, reports The Telegraph. The village is now abandoned. With the recovery of these two bodies death toll in Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) led violence against Rengma Nagas of Karbi Anglong has now reached to six.
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December - 29 
A trooper was killed and another injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 29, reports The Zee News. "The incident took place when both the jawans (troopers), attached to Chhattis
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A trooper was killed and another injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 29, reports The Zee News. "The incident took place when both the jawans (troopers), attached to Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), were returning after security duty at a weekly market in Mirtur village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits this evening," Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abhishek Meena said.
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December - 29 
Against the backdrop of the massive anger of the Sumi public over the refusal of the NSCN-IM to hand over its cadres involved in the December 21 incident at Aghuyito to the District administration, which led to the current siege on Mukalimi camp of t
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Against the backdrop of the massive anger of the Sumi public over the refusal of the NSCN-IM to hand over its cadres involved in the December 21 incident at Aghuyito to the District administration, which led to the current siege on Mukalimi camp of the NSCN-IM, the State Government has said that the only option left was that the NSCN-IM vacate Mukalimi in the “interest of restoring peace and harmony in the state”, reports Nagaland Post. Stating this in a communiqué State Home Commissioner, on December 29, Temjen Toy also informed that the State Government has taken up the issue with the appropriate authorities.
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An NSCN-IM statement on December 31 said the outfit's ‘Military Tribunal Court’ (MTC) found 'sergeant' Mapam Keishing guilty of molesting two women missionaries on December 21 at Aghuyito near Zunheboto town after a thorough investigation and conduct
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An NSCN-IM statement on December 31 said the outfit's ‘Military Tribunal Court’ (MTC) found 'sergeant' Mapam Keishing guilty of molesting two women missionaries on December 21 at Aghuyito near Zunheboto town after a thorough investigation and conducted 'court martial' proceedings against him. He was awarded capital punishment on December 29, it added. The ‘MTC’ also found 'corporal' Mahori and 'private' Ninoto guilty and ‘terminated their services’ in the organization with immediate effect from December 29, the statement said.
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December - 29 
Army on December 29 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Farkian Gali area of Kupwara District. A Srinagar based defence spokesman said, “During the searches, major haul of weapons including 20 AK 47 Rifles and 2
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Army on December 29 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition near the Line of Control (LoC) in Farkian Gali area of Kupwara District. A Srinagar based defence spokesman said, “During the searches, major haul of weapons including 20 AK 47 Rifles and 20 Pistols along with huge amount of ammunition, hidden one kilometer inside the Line of Control were recovered”. The spokesman said that General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, commended the troops deployed on LoC for their alertness and vigil, leading to preventing such a large quantity of weapons from falling into the hands of militants.
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December - 29 
Following the information that cadres from the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were planning to assassinate Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde, the Maharashtra Police have decided to enhance his security as he
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Following the information that cadres from the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were planning to assassinate Union Minister for Home Affairs, Sushilkumar Shinde, the Maharashtra Police have decided to enhance his security as he is currently in Solapur to attend some local functions, dnaindia reports on December 30.
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December - 29 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a civilian identified as, Alwin Sangma, in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) killed a civilian identified as, Alwin Sangma, in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 29 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) arrested ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmad Zarar Siddibappa has told interrogators that his outfit was planning to acquire and detonate a small nuclear bomb on Surat (Gujarat), indiatvnews.com reported on Dece
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) arrested ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal alias Ahmad Zarar Siddibappa has told interrogators that his outfit was planning to acquire and detonate a small nuclear bomb on Surat (Gujarat), indiatvnews.com reported on December 30. Yasin Bhatkal revealed: "Anything can be arranged in Pakistan. Riyaz told me attacks can be done with nuclear bombs. I requested him to look for a nuclear bomb for Surat…Riyaz told me Muslims would also die in the blast, to which I said that we would paste posters in mosques asking every Muslim to quietly evacuate their families from the city." Bhatkal has revealed that IM militants are regularly given army-level training in Pakistan like handling of pistols, revolvers, AK-47 and explosives, apart from light machine guns, self-loading rifles, and sniper rifles. Times of India added that the plan could not be initiated since Yasin was tracked by the IB and arrested in August, 2013. Yasin himself was the bomb expert of Indian Mujahideen and the outfit's bomb-making capabilities have been affected after his arrest, say intelligence officials. Yasin further stated that "we were also exposed to handling of explosives like PE3A (black colour explosive), C4, C3, TNT, etc. Besides this, we were also exposed to fabrication of IEDs with the help of ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, gelatin stick and so forth. This training schedule was for 50 days".
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December - 29 
Naga Hoho (NH), Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) held a joint meeting on December 29 in Dimapur to discuss the prevailing situations in Zunheboto and Rengma Hills of Karbi Anglong (Assam), reports Nagaland Post. In
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Naga Hoho (NH), Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) held a joint meeting on December 29 in Dimapur to discuss the prevailing situations in Zunheboto and Rengma Hills of Karbi Anglong (Assam), reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, NH ‘president’ P. Chuba Ozukum, NMA ‘president’ Abei-u Meru and NSF ‘president’ Tongpang Ozukum said the joint meeting once again strongly condemned the December 21 incident near Zunheboto and also the threat and violence meted out by Karbi militants to Rengma Nagas in Karbi Anglong. The three organizations also met NSCN-IM top leaders at Cease-fire Monitoring Cell, 4th Mile Dimapur and demanded to hand over the “culprits” involved in the December 21 incident to the administration through the civil societies in order to prevent the situation from further flaring up. However it was quiet unfortunate that the NSCN-IM leaders could not give any “positive response” to the demand, rather they have referred the matter to the collective leadership, said the three organizations. The organizations said “an ultimatum was sent to the collective leadership” to consider the demand in order to solve the situation “which they themselves have created.”
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December - 29 
PK Buragohain, Deputy Commissioner of Karbi Anglong, while briefing newsmen on the encounter, said around 1,100 people have been affected by the violence and they are taking shelter in four relief camps set up at Chokihola, Santipur, Silonijan and Ni
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PK Buragohain, Deputy Commissioner of Karbi Anglong, while briefing newsmen on the encounter, said around 1,100 people have been affected by the violence and they are taking shelter in four relief camps set up at Chokihola, Santipur, Silonijan and Nilip block, reports The Assam Tribune. Also, the curfew that was imposed following December 27 killings is still on in the Chokihola area of the District.
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December - 29 
Police on December 29 arrested 10 persons for their involvement in vandalism at Ramban town on July 18 in the aftermath of killings of four civilians in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing at Gool in Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. With
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Police on December 29 arrested 10 persons for their involvement in vandalism at Ramban town on July 18 in the aftermath of killings of four civilians in the Border Security Force (BSF) firing at Gool in Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. With this, number of total arrests has gone up to 24. Police have identified a total of 109 miscreants for violence and arson in the Government offices and other places after the killings. Reports said all 10 miscreants were arrested from different places in Ramban District. They would be produced in the court of law on December 30 (today).
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December - 29 December - 27
Public transport came to a standstill in Malkangiri District on December 29, on the second day of the indefinite bandh (shut down strike) call given by the Maoists, reports The Times of India. Both state-run Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (O
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Public transport came to a standstill in Malkangiri District on December 29, on the second day of the indefinite bandh (shut down strike) call given by the Maoists, reports The Times of India. Both state-run Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and private buses remained off the roads to avert any untoward incident. The Malkangiri ‘divisional committee’ of the Maoist had called for the bandh on December 27 night, protesting against the anti-Maoist operations, and demanded withdrawal of central forces from the area.
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December - 29 
SFs arrested nine persons for the violence during raids in Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District on December 29, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested nine persons for the violence during raids in Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District on December 29, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 29 
SFs on December 29 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant near Haflong in Dima Hasao District, reports Times of India. The militant was involved in the abduction of district elementary education officer Th
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SFs on December 29 arrested a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant near Haflong in Dima Hasao District, reports Times of India. The militant was involved in the abduction of district elementary education officer Thangpuia Namlai of Haflong recently, said an unnamed Assam Rifles (AR) official.
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December - 29 
State Home Minister, G. Kaito Aye who visited Zunheboto on December 29 met relatives of those injured and handed over INR 50,000 to each affected family, reports The Telegraph. He met the District authorities and Security Forces to take stock of the
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State Home Minister, G. Kaito Aye who visited Zunheboto on December 29 met relatives of those injured and handed over INR 50,000 to each affected family, reports The Telegraph. He met the District authorities and Security Forces to take stock of the situation.
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December - 29 
Suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) agent Dhiraj Sao had a link with D-company of fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and Mumbai underworld, a probe by the Police has revealed, Asian Age reported on December 30. “The laptop and half-a-dozen mobile phones
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Suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) agent Dhiraj Sao had a link with D-company of fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and Mumbai underworld, a probe by the Police has revealed, Asian Age reported on December 30. “The laptop and half-a-dozen mobile phones seized from Dhiraj have shed light on Dhiraj’s links with the D-company and Mumbai underworld. The laptop’s harddisc has a list of over 150 names, including some terrorists linked to D-company as well as Mumbai underworld with whom Dhiraj used to make monetary transactions,” the Police investigation has reportedly revealed.
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December - 29 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Lakhendra Paswan and Harendra Paswan, involved in the blowing up of railway track and other criminal activities, were arrested at Dharhara village in Vaishali District of Bihar on
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Lakhendra Paswan and Harendra Paswan, involved in the blowing up of railway track and other criminal activities, were arrested at Dharhara village in Vaishali District of Bihar on December 29, reports outlookindia.com. Four rifles, two pistols and 15 other ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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December - 29 
Two guns and a huge quantity of wires were seized during a joint combing operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and State Police at Kamipadar forests under Narayanpatna Police Station limits of Koraput District on December 29, reports The Business
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Two guns and a huge quantity of wires were seized during a joint combing operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and State Police at Kamipadar forests under Narayanpatna Police Station limits of Koraput District on December 29, reports The Business Standard.
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December - 30 
12-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (general strike) has been called by the Citizens’ Rights Protection Council (CRPC) of Karbi Anglong, a common platform of 28 non-Karbi communities including Rengmas, from 5 am to 5 pm on December 30 (today) in protest agai
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12-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (general strike) has been called by the Citizens’ Rights Protection Council (CRPC) of Karbi Anglong, a common platform of 28 non-Karbi communities including Rengmas, from 5 am to 5 pm on December 30 (today) in protest against the alleged atrocities meted out to Rengma Nagas of Karbi Anglong, reports The Assam tribune. The CRPC, comprising Adivasis, Kukis, Bengalis, Rengmas, etc., will enforce total bandh on both the NH-36 and the NH-39
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December - 30 
A Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Banjami Hidma (35), involved in the killing of a journalist was arrested from a forest under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District on December 30, reports The Times of Ind
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A Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Banjami Hidma (35), involved in the killing of a journalist was arrested from a forest under Tongpal Police Station limits in Sukma District on December 30, reports The Times of India. "The cadre was wanted in connection with the murder of journalist, Nemi Chand Jain (45), and a reward of INR 50,000 was also announced for information regarding him," said Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Shandilya.
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December - 30 
An alleged smuggler, Shamshad Alam was arrested today with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 2, 00,000 in Bihar's West Champaran District, Business Standard reported on December 30. Alam was working for smuggler duo Farar Bhu
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An alleged smuggler, Shamshad Alam was arrested today with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 2, 00,000 in Bihar's West Champaran District, Business Standard reported on December 30. Alam was working for smuggler duo Farar Bhutto and Afsar and had brought the FICN from Nepal to deliver to a client in Delhi.
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December - 30 
Army Chief, General Bikram Singh on December 30 said that terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) should not
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Army Chief, General Bikram Singh on December 30 said that terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC) has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) should not be withdrawn as it is a "strategic imperative" until the US' pullout from Afghanistan in 2014, reports Zee News. "Intelligence reports allude to the presence of over 400 terrorists in the state, who are yet to be neutralised. The terror infrastructure across the LoC is intact and has the potential to vitiate the security environment in the state. Any let up at this stage, therefore, is likely to be exploited by terrorists and other inimical elements to their advantage," Singh added. He noted that AFSPA was an enabling act which provided the requisite legal safeguards for the carrying out of effective counter-terrorist operations. "It is also a strategic imperative that we wait and watch the developments in Afghanistan post drawdown in 2014," he added. "From 1,852 terrorists that infiltrated in 2001, the number in 2013 is 90, which is owing to the efficacy of the dynamic, multi-layered counter-infiltration grid and relentless operations by Army along with the state police and Central Armed Police Forces," he said.
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December - 30 
Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home, Atuwa Munda, on December 30 said nearly 1,500 people from both the Karbi and Rengma communities are in relief camps, reports The Telegraph. He also said that that preliminary investigations had indicated tha
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Assam Parliamentary Secretary for Home, Atuwa Munda, on December 30 said nearly 1,500 people from both the Karbi and Rengma communities are in relief camps, reports The Telegraph. He also said that that preliminary investigations had indicated that imposition of “tax” by the KPLT on orange cultivation and the Rengma villagers’ refusal to pay could be a reason for December 27 violence. Munda said following the attack on Rengma villagers, the Rengma Naga Hill Protection Force, a militant outfit earlier unheard of, came into the picture and started targeting the Karbis. He said 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) companies had reached Bokajan and had been deployed in the trouble-torn areas. On December 29, three companies of Assam Police Battalions were dispatched to the district after fresh incidents of violence were reported in the morning.
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December - 30 
Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Abhayanand has shot off a letter to the Centre urging it not to post any Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer in the state who belongs to Bihar for anti-Maoist operations, reports The Times of India on De
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Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Abhayanand has shot off a letter to the Centre urging it not to post any Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer in the state who belongs to Bihar for anti-Maoist operations, reports The Times of India on December 31. In his letter addressed to the DG CRPF, Prime Minister’s office (PMO) and Union home secretary, the DGP has said, "The 159th Battalion of CRPF should be relocated outside the state and substituted by another CRPF battalion." The letter was dashed off five days after a case was lodged against CRPF assistant commandant Sanjay Yadav, who hails from Bihar, for his alleged connivance with Maoists in Gaya and Aurangabad.
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December - 30 
Cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalim Isac-Muivah (NSCN-IM)) on December 30 vacated the camp at Mukalimi village in Zunheboto District after three-day standoff, reports Telegraph India. After much persuasion by the Centre and the state Gove
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Cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalim Isac-Muivah (NSCN-IM)) on December 30 vacated the camp at Mukalimi village in Zunheboto District after three-day standoff, reports Telegraph India. After much persuasion by the Centre and the state Government, the cadres moved out of their camp. However, before their exit there was an exchange of fire with the mob, in which one person was wounded. The total number of injured since December 29, 2013, has risen to six. An NSCN source said the cadres vacated the camp on their own but sources said they did so only after much discussion with the Centre and the state Government.
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December - 30 December - 27
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village-level leader Kosa Madhi (38) in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District in the early hours of December 30, reports The Hindu. Madhi’s bullet wound body was located near
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village-level leader Kosa Madhi (38) in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District in the early hours of December 30, reports The Hindu. Madhi’s bullet wound body was located near Sangel village in the morning. Through a statement Maoists claimed that this murder and their other acts of violence in December in Malkangiri District were mark of protest against the encounter at Silakota on September 24, in which 13 Maoists had been killed. Madhi was a village level leader and was the secretary of local pani Panchayat (local body for distribution of water). He had been abducted by Maoists on December 27 from Sangel village. According to locals, Madhi had been produced before a ‘parja court’ (people’s court, euphemism for Kangaroo court) where he was ‘sentenced’ to death for being a Police informer.
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December - 30 
Development the new director of intelligence of Odisha Police Sunil Rai along with Inspector General (IG) of Police (operations) Soumendra Priyadarshi, IG of police for south west range Yashwant Jethwa visited Malkangiri District to take stock of ant
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Development the new director of intelligence of Odisha Police Sunil Rai along with Inspector General (IG) of Police (operations) Soumendra Priyadarshi, IG of police for south west range Yashwant Jethwa visited Malkangiri District to take stock of anti-Maoist operations in the District.
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December - 30 
Nagaland Post reported sources claiming that the Assam Rifles (AR) team recovered five dead bodies reportedly that of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from the disbanded Mukalimi camp in Zunheboto District on Dec
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Nagaland Post reported sources claiming that the Assam Rifles (AR) team recovered five dead bodies reportedly that of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from the disbanded Mukalimi camp in Zunheboto District on December 30. Four bodies were found buried inside the camp while the other one, suspected to have died of fatal injuries, was found in the nearby jungle. The discoveries were made after thousands of Sumi volunteers representing various Sumi villages, ended the three-day siege on Ghathashi camp (‘Zasibituo Battalion Headquarters’) of the NSCN-IM’s ‘Naga army’ at Mukalimi village, with a final push at 11.32am. The clash between Sumi volunteers and NSCN-IM started after cadres of the NSCN-IM molested two women missionaries on December 21 at Aghuyito near Zunheboto town and the outfit refused to hand over the culprits to District authorities. However, refuting reports of recovery of five bodies by Assam Rifles (AR) inside the Mukalimi camp, the NSCN-IM ‘convenor’ of Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) Kraibo Chawang said, “Let them bring out the dead bodies in public” and added that if at all there were any such dead bodies; NSCN-IM would not hide them as it would be a violation of human rights, reports Nagaland Post on December 31. He then claimed that only one NSCN-IM cadre sustained minor injury during the standoff and has been administered first aid. He added, “With mutual understanding with Delhi, conditionally we have left the camp. There is no victory on the other side”.
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December - 30 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers on December 30 detained the families of three Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives wanted in connection with the Patna blasts from Ranchi's Seethio village (Jharkhand), where five IM operatives hatched a plot
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers on December 30 detained the families of three Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives wanted in connection with the Patna blasts from Ranchi's Seethio village (Jharkhand), where five IM operatives hatched a plot to bomb Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally on October 27, reports The Times of India. The detained persons were taken to an undisclosed location where senior NIA sleuths are interrogating them. B.K. Rajvanshi, Sub-Inspector of Dhurwa Police station, confirmed the development, saying: "NIA had requested our assistance, which we provided to them. They have detained three persons, but I do not have any further information," he said. Ranchi SSP Bheemsen Tuti also confirmed the development. "I am in a rural area and I do not have much information. All I know is that they were picked up for interrogation," Tuti said.
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December - 30 
Railway track men recovered two more bombs from the same place, a Police officer said. The Police officials have rushed to the spot with bomb disposal squad to sanitize the railway track, he said.
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Railway track men recovered two more bombs from the same place, a Police officer said. The Police officials have rushed to the spot with bomb disposal squad to sanitize the railway track, he said.
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December - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 11 vehicles of a construction company in Sattar Ghat locality of Bihar’s Gopalganj District, a Police officer said on December 30, reports The Hindu. The Maoists, numbering between 25
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 11 vehicles of a construction company in Sattar Ghat locality of Bihar’s Gopalganj District, a Police officer said on December 30, reports The Hindu. The Maoists, numbering between 25 and 30, raided the workshop of a private construction company in the night of December 29 and set ablaze six weighing system machines, an earth mover and four other vehicles, Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Singh said. The Maoists attacked the construction company’s properties over non-payment of levy, he said.
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December - 30 
Two low-intensity bombs exploded at bridge pillar number 156/67 on the railway track between Azamnagar and Khuriyar stations in Bihar's Katihar District on December 30, The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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Two low-intensity bombs exploded at bridge pillar number 156/67 on the railway track between Azamnagar and Khuriyar stations in Bihar's Katihar District on December 30, The Times of India. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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December - 31 
A contractor, identified as Dhananjay Padishala, was arrested from Gadchiroli District on December 31 for allegedly carrying a consignment for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. He was carrying the consignment i
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A contractor, identified as Dhananjay Padishala, was arrested from Gadchiroli District on December 31 for allegedly carrying a consignment for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. He was carrying the consignment in a box on his bike when he was arrested from Bamni-Vyankatapur jungle. Police have not disclosed the contents in the box, but sources said it contained some explosives, firearms and banners.
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December - 31 
A group of nearly 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a highway construction site in Gaya District on December 31 and torched construction machines stationed at the site, reports The Times of India. A propeller was damaged
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A group of nearly 50 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a highway construction site in Gaya District on December 31 and torched construction machines stationed at the site, reports The Times of India. A propeller was damaged while the all steel road rollers remained unscathed. The attack is being seen as an attempt by the Maoists to squeeze more money from the contractors engaged in the multi-crore ambitious road project linking the Maoist-affected Dumaria block headquarters of Gaya District with Patna.
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December - 31 
All the six accused allegedly involved in the bomb blast case on Diwali eve in Margao town of Goa on October 16, 2009 were acquitted by special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on December 31, reports The Times of India. The judge held that
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All the six accused allegedly involved in the bomb blast case on Diwali eve in Margao town of Goa on October 16, 2009 were acquitted by special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on December 31, reports The Times of India. The judge held that the prosecution could not prove the charges against the six accused, who are members of Sanathan Sanstha. Two of them, Malgonda Patil and Yogesh Naik had been killed in the explosion. The accused had been charged with waging war against nation and terrorism.
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December - 31 
Bodo militants on December 31 set free Battula Ankamma Rao, a civil engineer who was abducted on December 22, 2013, while he was returning from a construction site in Assam from Champa temple of Chirang District, reports The Times of India.
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Bodo militants on December 31 set free Battula Ankamma Rao, a civil engineer who was abducted on December 22, 2013, while he was returning from a construction site in Assam from Champa temple of Chirang District, reports The Times of India.
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December - 31 
Defence Minister AK Antony on December 31 said that a coastal surveillance network was being established with 46 stations as part of it to ensure real-time coastline monitoring, reports Business Standard. Commissioning the Indian Coast Guard ship 'Ab
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Defence Minister AK Antony on December 31 said that a coastal surveillance network was being established with 46 stations as part of it to ensure real-time coastline monitoring, reports Business Standard. Commissioning the Indian Coast Guard ship 'Abheek' in Kochi, he also extended the Government's support for the Coast Guard's plan to substantially increase its force levels to face emerging challenges. He also emphasised the importance the Government accords to coastal security in view of the asymmetric threats from the sea. Coast Guard, he said, will have 150 ships and about 100 aircraft over the next five years. Coast Guard ships are the "workhorses" of the coast, he added.
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December - 31 
Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to carry out fresh terror strikes in India , the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned states and Union Territories, Asian Age reported on December 31 (today). In a latest advisory, Multi Agency Centre (MAC) has warned
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Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to carry out fresh terror strikes in India , the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned states and Union Territories, Asian Age reported on December 31 (today). In a latest advisory, Multi Agency Centre (MAC) has warned that the LeT is planning an attack which could involve multiple teams at more than one location in the country. The outfit may use its maritime capability in the course of such an attack. It is suggested that top Laskhar ‘commander’ Sajid Mir, has been involved in this planning. The fresh terror warning has come as a matter of concern for the intelligence agencies, who believe Sajid Mir is roaming freely in Pakistan, visiting Karachi regularly, and running the terror machinery of the LeT with the help of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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December - 31 
Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four operatives of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from Ujjain on December 31, reports The Times of India. Around 24 primed bombs, one pipe bomb, 900 gelatin rods and 600 detonators were se
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Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four operatives of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from Ujjain on December 31, reports The Times of India. Around 24 primed bombs, one pipe bomb, 900 gelatin rods and 600 detonators were seized during the raid, said ATS Chief Sanjeev Shami. The arrested were identified as Javed Nagori, Abdul Aziz, Mohammad Adil, and Abdul Wahid. All four supplied explosives and were in constant touch with Abu Faisal, the chief of the state module of Indian Mujahedeen (IM) and five SIMI operatives who escaped from Khandwa jail on October 1, 2013. Faisal was arrested along with two other suspected SIMI operatives on December 24, 2013, at Sendhawa in Barwani District (Madhya Pradesh), others are on the run.
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December - 31 
Maoists damaged a mobile tower, belonging to a private cellular company, using explosives at Kalia Atal village under Boipariguda Police station limits in Koraput District in the night of December 31, reports The Indian Express. This is the eighth ti
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Maoists damaged a mobile tower, belonging to a private cellular company, using explosives at Kalia Atal village under Boipariguda Police station limits in Koraput District in the night of December 31, reports The Indian Express. This is the eighth time that the Maoists blew up a mobile tower in Kalia Atal village which is said to be the main link for people dwelling in Ramgiri forest to the outside world.
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December - 31 
Nagaland on December 31 sought protection of Rengma Nagas living in State’s Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph.
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Nagaland on December 31 sought protection of Rengma Nagas living in State’s Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Sanabam Rajbihari (55), an associate of Kangleipak Communist Party-Lallumba (KCP-Lallumba) ‘general secretary’ Wahengbam Ramananda alias Luwangngamba alias Rowsow (38), from Imphal West District on December 31, repo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Sanabam Rajbihari (55), an associate of Kangleipak Communist Party-Lallumba (KCP-Lallumba) ‘general secretary’ Wahengbam Ramananda alias Luwangngamba alias Rowsow (38), from Imphal West District on December 31, reports The Sangai Express. According to press release issued by Police PRO S Gautam, 234 demand notes of KK Nganba faction of KCP (KCP-KK Nganba) signed Rocky Meitei (‘Finance in charge’ of KCP), four hand grenades with three detonators, one .9mm pistol, five live rounds of ammunition and one seal of Rocky Meitei were recovered from Sanabam Rajbihari’s residence in Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai.
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December - 31 
Seven employees working at a construction site at the Bihar-Jharkhand border, allegedly abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) over a week ago, returned home on December 31, reports The Hindu. Jharkhand and Bihar Police official
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Seven employees working at a construction site at the Bihar-Jharkhand border, allegedly abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) over a week ago, returned home on December 31, reports The Hindu. Jharkhand and Bihar Police officials, who started the search operations on December 22 along with four companies of paramilitary forces of Jharkhand Jaguar, said they had traced the workers to Chandramandi forest in Jamui in Bihar on December 30. The workers were working on an INR 25 million-bridge being built in Deoghar, 30 km from Jamui, under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Deoghar’s Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar said the workers were abducted by the East Bihar North Jharkhand Zonal Committee of CPI-Maoist. The workers said they were allowed to walk out of the forest.
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The Central Government is closely monitoring the situation in Nagaland following clashes between NSCN-IM militants and local Sumi tribals that led to the killing of seven persons, throwing the ongoing peace talks in tatters, reports Times of India on
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The Central Government is closely monitoring the situation in Nagaland following clashes between NSCN-IM militants and local Sumi tribals that led to the killing of seven persons, throwing the ongoing peace talks in tatters, reports Times of India on January 1, 2014. Official sources said the violence in Nagaland’s Zunheboto District may spread to other areas as locals have been protesting against the collection of so-called “taxes” by NSCN-IM in many parts of the state.
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*Data till , April 23, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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